A resolution welcoming Father Lawrence Jenco back to the United States after over 18 months in captivity, encouraging further Syrian help in securing the release of the remaining hostages in Lebanon, and for other purposes.

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Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its elation at the return of Father Lawrence Jenco after 18 months of captivity in Lebanon; (2) restates its commitment to secure the release of the remaining hostages; (3) condemns the taking of the hostages, and any other act of terror, to influence U.S. foreign policy; (4) urges a full accounting and return of U.S. diplomat William Buckley; and (5) expresses its gratitude to the Syrian Government, particularly President Hafez al Assad, for the return of Father Jenco.

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  summary · EN · 29 July 1986

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