[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 243 Introduced in House (IH)] 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 243 Supporting the efforts of the Iraq Neighbors Process Ministerial meeting and encouraging the ongoing engagement of the international community to stabilize Iraq and achieve peace in the Middle East. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 29, 2007 Mr. Boyd of Florida (for himself, Mr. Gilchrest, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Sutton, and Mr. Wicker) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the efforts of the Iraq Neighbors Process Ministerial meeting and encouraging the ongoing engagement of the international community to stabilize Iraq and achieve peace in the Middle East. Whereas, on November 2-3, 2007, the Iraq Neighbors Process Ministerial meeting will convene for its second meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, involving ministers from countries in the Middle East, as well as the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations; Whereas the United States enjoys important friendships with its allies in the Middle East; Whereas fostering stability in Iraq and in the Middle East as a whole is a shared priority for the United States and its allies around the world; and Whereas increased dialogue is a critical step in improving relations between Iraq and its neighboring countries: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress supports and commends the efforts of the Iraq Neighbors Process Ministerial meeting and encourages ongoing cooperation and dialogue to foster stability in Iraq and achieve peace in the Middle East. <all>