S*0396 Concurrent Resolution, By M.T. Rose, Bryan, Courson, Drummond, 
H.U. Fielding, Giese, F. Gilbert, J.C. Hayes, R.L. Helmly, D.L. Hinds, 
C.T. Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, J.C. Lindsay, J.M. Long, 
I.E. Lourie, A.S. Macaulay, J.A. Martin, S.S. Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, 
McGill, T.W. Mitchell, Moore, M.F. Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, 
Peeler, T.H. Pope, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, R.C. Shealy, H.C. Smith, 
J.V. Smith, N.W. Smith, H.S. Stilwell, Thomas, J.M. Waddell, Washington, 
M.B. Williams and Wilson
 A Concurrent Resolution to show the General Assembly's and the State of South
 Carolina's support for the United States Armed Forces and the multinational
 forces for their peace efforts in the Middle East and to show, in the event
 peace efforts fail, their support for a swift and effective conclusion to any
 military conflict.

   01/09/91  Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-10
   01/10/91  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

January 10, 1991

S. 396

Introduced by SENATORS Rose, Bryan, Courson, Drummond, Fielding, Gilbert, Giese, Hayes, Helmly, Hinds, Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lindsay, Long, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pope, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, Horace C. Smith, J. Verne Smith, Nell W. Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waddell, Washington, Williams and Wilson

S. Printed 1/10/91--S.

Read the first time January 9, 1991.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO SHOW THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND THE MULTINATIONAL FORCES FOR THEIR PEACE EFFORTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND TO SHOW, IN THE EVENT PEACE EFFORTS FAIL, THEIR SUPPORT FOR A SWIFT AND EFFECTIVE CONCLUSION TO ANY MILITARY CONFLICT.

Whereas, the world has responded unanimously in the greatest show of international solidarity ever in condemning the brutal invasion of Kuwait and the sinister disregard for international law perpetrated by Saddam Hussein; and

Whereas, the United States has taken the initiative to push for a peaceful solution through the use of sanctions and diplomacy approved by the United Nations against the expansionist Iraq; and

Whereas, the United States rapidly deployed key military units to Saudi Arabia, including forces from the State of South Carolina, and the Persian Gulf to thwart further aggression by the massive Iraqi military machine; and

Whereas, Marine and Army airborne units resolutely prepared to impede the Iraqi invasion until greater force could be brought to bear upon the ruthless military regime entrenched in Iraq; and

Whereas, the Arab world has sent troops to oppose another Arab nation and the unprecedented conglomeration of multinational forces in the Persian Gulf shows the world's strong resolve not to appease Saddam Hussein's aggression, but to stop him; and

Whereas, while the United States and President Bush have pushed for a peaceful solution supported by the United Nations, the Iraqis have defied peace and followed a deceptive policy aimed at buying time for Iraq to consolidate its ill-gotten and illegal fruits of war; and

Whereas, the United Nations has tired of Saddam Hussein's empty words and has authorized the use of military force to remove the invader from Kuwait and to announce that the world will not condone military imperialism; and

Whereas, the United States forces have responded without hesitation to the threat of military conflagration in the harsh terrain of the Middle East, and the United States and Allied forces face the enormous threat of a million man army and the largest tank concentration in world history; and

Whereas, even though the United States and its Allies have clear air and sea superiority, it still may be the infantryman with his rifle that must vanquish the Iraqis and seize and control all terrain; and

Whereas, while the world understands that war with Iraq will be costly and is to be avoided if possible, the United States recognizes that the best defense is a good offense, and that through a swift, massive, and overwhelming military strike the United States has the best chance for achieving swift and decisive victory with the minimum of casualties; and

Whereas, the numerous forces from South Carolina will serve with pride and distinction secure, nine thousand miles away, with the knowledge that we support them totally and appreciate their sacrifices. Now; therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly and the people of South Carolina take great pride in supporting the men and women of the United States Armed Forces in their peace efforts, who with their multinational brothers in arms, stand on the brink of war so that the history of military imperialism can be buried in the sands of the Middle East and that our resolve will ensure that our children will live in a better world where military aggression is no longer a viable political tool.

Be it further resolved, that every feasible effort should be made by the United States, the United Nations, and the world to obtain the peaceful withdrawal from Kuwait of Saddam Hussein's Iraqi invaders.

Be it further resolved, that in the event peace efforts fail, the members of the General Assembly completely support the allied military leaders and soldiers in their efforts to bring the violent conflict to a swift and decisive conclusion.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to President George Bush, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Colin Powell, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, and Eston Marchant, Adjutant General of South Carolina.