William Helms: “A resolution (S. Res. 273) condemning terror attacks in Saudi Arabia: S. Res. 273 Whereas on June 25, 1996, a massive…”

“A resolution (S. Res. 273) condemning terror attacks in Saudi Arabia: S. Res. 273 Whereas on June 25, 1996, a massive truck bomb exploded at the King Abdul Aziz Air Base near Dhahran, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Whereas this horrific attack killed at least nineteen Americans and injured at least three hundred more; Whereas the bombing also resulted in 147 Saudi casualties; Whereas the apparent target of the attack was an apartment building housing United States service personnel; Whereas on November 13, 1995, a terror attack in Saudi Arabia, also directed against U.S. personnel, killed five Americans, and two others; Whereas individuals with ties to Islamic extremist organizations were tried, found guilty and executed for having participated in the November 13 attack; Whereas United States Armed Forces personnel are deployed in Saudi Arabia to protect the peace and freedom secured in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm; Whereas the relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been built with bipartisan support and has served the interest of both countries over the last five decades and; Whereas this terrorist outrage underscores the need for a strong and ready military able to defend American interests.”