Congress 107 - HCONRES 89 - Mourning the death of Ron Sander at the hands of terrorist kidnappers in Ecuador and welcoming the release from captivity of Arnie Alford, Steve Derry, Jason Weber, and David Bradley, and supporting efforts by the United States to combat such terrorism.

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Americans employed in foreign countries Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Ecuador Hostages International Affairs International cooperation Kidnapping Labor and Employment Latin America Murder Prosecution Terrorism

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Welcomes the safe return of Arnie Alford, Steve Derry, Jason Weber, and David Bradley from captivity by terrorists in Ecuador and congratulates them for their perseverance in the face of adversity. Extends sympathy to the family of Ron Sander, who was killed by terrorists, and salutes his courage. Supports the U.S. commitment to bringing the killers and the kidnappers to justice.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States must redouble its efforts to prevent future kidnappings.

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Aug 3, 2001

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Aug 2, 2001

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 2, 2001

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5318-5319)
Aug 2, 2001

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5318-5319)
Aug 2, 2001

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5317-5319)
Aug 2, 2001

Mr. Ballenger asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Aug 2, 2001

Committee on International Relations discharged.
Aug 1, 2001

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2001

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 28, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 28, 2001

Introduced in House

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