Unequivocally condemning the damaging rhetoric of Lieutenant General William G. Boykin, United States Army, which has promoted hateful stereotypes of the religion of Islam.

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HRES 420

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Oct 28, 2003

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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Armed Forces and National Security Army Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Department of Defense Federal officials Government Operations and Politics Islam Muslims Officer personnel Religion Religious liberty

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Summary

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) unequivocally condemns the damaging rhetoric of Lieutenant General William G. Boykin, United States Army, which has promoted hateful stereotypes of the religion of Islam; and (2) reaffirms the remarks made by President George W. Bush on October 24, 2003, that "Islam is a peaceful religion, and people who practice the Islamic faith have made great contributions to our Nation and the world."

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Dec 10, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Oct 28, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 28, 2003

Introduced in House

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