Commending and supporting the efforts of the Administration to obtain the release of the hostages seized in Lebanon.

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Supports the efforts of the Bush Administration to obtain the release of hostages in Lebanon and urges the President to continue to give high priority to working for the release of such hostages and to seek the recovery of the remains of William Buckley and Lieutenant Colonel Higgins. Encourages senior Government officials to emphasize the plight of the hostages in discussions with foreign governments and appeals to governments which have influence with hostage captors to use such influence to win the release of the hostages. Condemns those holding hostages for the violation of human rights. Calls upon the international community to cooperate in establishing mechanisms for holding individuals who engage in international terrorism accountable. Encourages all nations and international organizations to accelerate efforts to obtain the safe and unconditional release of all hostages.

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