PUBLIC LAW 110–92—SEPT. 29, 2007
121 STAT. 997
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making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008’’ before the semicolon at the end. SEC. 150. (a) Congress makes the following findings: (1) General David H. Petraeus was confirmed by a unanimous vote of 81–0 in the Senate on January 26, 2007, to be the Commander of the Multi-National Forces—Iraq. (2) General David H. Petraeus assumed command of the Multi-National Forces—Iraq on February 10, 2007. (3) General David H. Petraeus previously served in Operation Iraqi Freedom as the Commander of the Multi-National Security Transition Command—Iraq, as the Commander of the NATO Training Mission—Iraq, and as Commander of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during the first year of combat operations in Iraq. (4) General David H. Petraeus has received numerous awards and distinctions during his career, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Defense Superior Service Medal, four awards of the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal for valor, the State Department Superior Honor Award, the NATO Meritorious Service Medal, and the Gold Award of the Iraqi Order of the Date Palm. (5) The leadership of the majority party in both the House of Representatives and the Senate implored the American people and Members of Congress early in January 2007 to listen to the generals on the ground. (b) It is the sense of the Congress that the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the service of General David H. Petraeus, as well as all other members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing, in the defense of the United States and the personal sacrifices made by General Petraeus and his family, and other members of the Armed Forces and their families, to serve with distinction and honor; (2) commits to judge the merits of the sworn testimony of General David H. Petraeus without prejudice or personal bias, including refraining from unwarranted personal attacks; (3) condemns in the strongest possible terms the personal attacks made by the advocacy group MoveOn.org impugning the integrity and professionalism of General David H. Petraeus; (4) honors all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm’s way, as well as their families; and (5) pledges to debate any supplemental funding request or any policy decisions regarding the war in Iraq with the solemn respect and the commitment to intellectual integrity
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