Posted on 10/02/2002 8:32:43 AM PDT by bert
Draft Resolution for comments by the forum
In the Free Republic Congress, October 2, 2002
Where as Congressman James McDermott (?? District Washington) did visit the nation of Iraq in time of war with the United States Of America and did state in a television interview from the enemy capital of Baghdad that the President of the United States Of America would mislead the American People and is attempting to provoke a war,
“I think the president would mislead the American people”
Whereas Congressman Schakowsky (?? District Illinois) in time of war defended the repugnant remarks delivered by Congressman McDermott on the Fox News Channel. "I really don't think it's wrong to question the president,".
Whereas David Bonior acting in the capacity of impersonating a congressman did visit the nation of Iraq in time of war and did concur with the Congressman McDermott.
It is resolved that the Congress of the Free Republic acting in open daily session hereby reprimand and condemn the actions and statements of Congressman McDermott, Congresswoman Schakowsky, and wishhewasstill congressman David Bonioer , and further resolved that notification be given to the three by registered letter.
The Free Republic Fantasy Congress is a serious simulation intended to determine if we can reach agreement on something suitable for actual submission to the appropriate committee of US House of Representatives and our own individual Congressmen.
The resolution is a draft provided to the forum for advice and consent. It is intended to be limited in scope to the reprehensible activities of the Iraqui 3. if you want to enlarge the scope, perhaps a different resolution is in order. The resolution may need factual editing and such input is desirable.
The draft is just that and suggestions and revisions are solicited. We presently have no means to vote or arrive at a conclusive final draft but we can try and see what happens.
There are many FReepers with good ping lists, send this along to your campadres and chapter leaders.
Please educate those of us not versed in the law.... what is the referenced Statute?
Sec. 953. - Private correspondence with foreign governments
Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.This section shall not abridge the right of a citizen to apply, himself or his agent, to any foreign government or the agents thereof for redress of any injury which he may have sustained from such government or any of its agents or subjects
Draft Resolution for comments by the forum
Revised 10/03/02 as amended: Suggested Deletions Suggested additions
In the Free Republic Congress, October 2, 2002
Whereas Congressman James McDermott ({7th} District Washington) did visit the nation of Iraq in time of war with the United States Of America and did state in a television interview from the enemy capital of Baghdad that the President of the United States Of America would mislead the American People and is attempting to provoke a war,
{"Whereas Saddam Hussein is in deliberate non-compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions and is in defiance of international law, and is a danger to his own people and those of the United States of America."
"Whereas these remarks give aid and comfort to this international criminal."}
“I think the president would mislead the American people”
Whereas Congressman Schakowsky ({9th} District Illinois) in time of war,{ totaly agreed with and } defended the repugnant remarks delivered by Congressman McDermott on the Fox News Channel. "I really don't think it's wrong to question the president".
Whereas David Bonior acting in the capacity of impersonating a congressman did visit the nation of Iraq in time of war and did concur with the Congressman McDermott.
It is resolved that the Congress of the Free Republic acting in open daily session reprimand and condemn the actions and statements of here by {expell} Congressman McDermott, Congresswoman Schakowsky, and wishhewasstill congressman David Bonior , {and recommend to the Justice Department their prosecution under Title 18, Chapter 44, Section 953 of the U.S. Code},and further resolved that notification be given to the three by registered letter.
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