Gospel of Matthew 5:38-43
Jesus Said: "
You have heard that it was said, `Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
"
- Matthew 5:38-43
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Senator Orrin Hatch (Republican of Utah), the ranking minority member
on the Senate Judiciary Committee, submitted the resolution on October
18. The resolution calls upon local and federal law enforcement
officials "to work to prevent and prosecute crimes against all
Americans, including Iranian-Americans."
(S. Res. 173 passed by unanimous consent October 18) (480)
The Senate October 18 approved by unanimous consent Senate Resolution
173 (S. Res. 173), which draws attention to the contributions of
Iranian-Americans to U.S. society and condemns bigotry against them.
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107th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 173
Condemning violence and discrimination against Iranian-Americans in the
wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 18, 2001
Mr. Hatch submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Condemning violence and discrimination against Iranian-Americans in the
wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Whereas all Americans are united in condemning, in the strongest possible terms,
the terrorists who planned and carried out the attacks against the
United States on September 11, 2001, and in pursuing all those
responsible for those attacks and their sponsors until they are brought
to justice;
Whereas Iranian-Americans form a vibrant, peaceful, and law-abiding part of
America's people;
Whereas Iranian-Americans stand resolutely in support of the commitment of our
Government to bring the terrorists and those that harbor them to
justice;
Whereas Iranian-Americans, as do all Americans, condemn acts of violence and
prejudice against any American; and
Whereas the Senate is seriously concerned by the number of crimes against
Americans of Middle Eastern descent, including Iranian-Americans, all
across the Nation that have been reported in the wake of the tragic
events that unfolded on September 11, 2001; Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) declares that, in the quest to identify, locate, and bring to
justice the perpetrators and sponsors of the terrorist attacks on the
United States on September 11, 2001, the civil rights and civil
liberties of all Americans, including Iranian-Americans, should be
protected;
(2) condemns bigotry and any acts of violence or discrimination
against any Americans, including Iranian-Americans;
(3) calls upon local and Federal law enforcement authorities to work
to prevent and prosecute crimes against all Americans, including
Iranian-Americans.
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