Reps. Tobocman, Meisner, Farrah, Vagnozzi, Condino, David Law, Kahn, Taub and Alma Smith offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 174.
A resolution to condemn statements made by the President of Iran against Israel and to call on the President of the Untied States to continue efforts with the United Nations to deal with threats from Iran against Israel.
Whereas, On October 26, 2005, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that "Israel must be wiped off the map" and that "anybody who recognizes Israel will burn in the fire of the Islamic nation's fury." This statement has generated strong reactions and once again heightened concerns for Israel's security and the future of this troubled region; and
Whereas, Iran's action in supporting, funding, and training terrorists, its efforts to secure nuclear power, and its existing military capabilities are a serious threat our country and the world. Clearly, Iran's threat against Israel impedes progress toward stability that could be made in this part of the world; and
Whereas, The statements made by Iran's president must be met by actions that point out the need for cooperation among the community of nations to work against terrorism and hatred; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we condemn statements made by the President of Iran against Israel and call on President George W. Bush to continue efforts with the United Nations to deal with threats from Iran against Israel. We urge the President to work with the United Nations to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons that could be used against American forces or allies. We also call upon Michigan citizens to work in their communities to blot out hatred and intolerance toward others; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the President, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.