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house Bill H. Res. 689

Should Congress Offer Condolences to Ecuadorians Recovering From a Devastating Earthquake?

Argument in favor

The people of Ecuador are grieving and dealing with death and destruction. Congress should acknowledge their losses and offer condolences.

operaman's Opinion
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04/23/2016
Rather than condolences, maybe water or food stuff including MRE's. Maybe send a hospital ship, but No cash.
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Loraki's Opinion
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04/23/2016
I can't believe I live in a country where you even have to ask this question! "There but for the grace of God go I...." It could just as easily have happened to us! And don't forget: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." (Luke 6:31 NKJV paraphrased)
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Debra's Opinion
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05/02/2016
Their human suffering is tremendous! Of course, we should care!
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Argument opposed

Congress should stop wasting time on meaningless resolutions. Words will not actually do anything to help those suffering in Ecuador.

Jim2423's Opinion
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04/21/2016
No congress should not send condolences, they should be asking how can we help. Do you need our military to help with civil engineers, medics, helicopters, or supplies of food, medical, clothing and temporary shelters. Words are worthless, if you have never been through a tragedy, then you wouldn't understand and would just you were sorry. Put your money or physical help where your mouth is.
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Steven's Opinion
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04/22/2016
Use the power of the purse to send aid, condolences mean nothing.
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Tina's Opinion
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04/25/2016
The President has offered condolences for our nation. Congress needs to stop spending time on resolutions like this and actually DO its job! Figure out a way to work together and actually pass some laws for the good of the Average American and not just their Corporate Owners!
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simple resolution Progress

  • The house has not voted
      house Committees
      Committee on Foreign Affairs
      Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade
    IntroducedApril 18th, 2016

Bill Activity

  • action
    Introduced in House
  • referral
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • referral
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

simple resolution Progress

  • The house has not voted
      house Committees
      Committee on Foreign Affairs
      Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade
    IntroducedApril 18th, 2016
    operaman's Opinion In Favor
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    04/23/2016
    Rather than condolences, maybe water or food stuff including MRE's. Maybe send a hospital ship, but No cash.
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    Jim2423's Opinion Against
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    04/21/2016
    No congress should not send condolences, they should be asking how can we help. Do you need our military to help with civil engineers, medics, helicopters, or supplies of food, medical, clothing and temporary shelters. Words are worthless, if you have never been through a tragedy, then you wouldn't understand and would just you were sorry. Put your money or physical help where your mouth is.
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    Steven's Opinion Against
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    04/22/2016
    Use the power of the purse to send aid, condolences mean nothing.
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    Tina's Opinion Against
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    04/25/2016
    The President has offered condolences for our nation. Congress needs to stop spending time on resolutions like this and actually DO its job! Figure out a way to work together and actually pass some laws for the good of the Average American and not just their Corporate Owners!
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    Mark's Opinion Against
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    04/23/2016
    This does not need a vote just have the Secretary of State offer it
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    Lesia's Opinion Against
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    04/22/2016
    Hey "public servants", we the people are sick and tired of your meaningless words. Try actually DOING for a change
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    Loraki's Opinion In Favor
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    04/23/2016
    I can't believe I live in a country where you even have to ask this question! "There but for the grace of God go I...." It could just as easily have happened to us! And don't forget: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." (Luke 6:31 NKJV paraphrased)
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    SherryTX's Opinion Against
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    04/22/2016
    This is so stupid. Individual politicians can send a letter if so inclined. Quit wasting time and money on empty gestures.
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    GrumpyMSgt's Opinion Against
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    04/22/2016
    Pointless....send help.
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    SouthernGal's Opinion Against
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    04/28/2016
    Honestly, you people are hopeless. President Obama and SoS Kerry have done this. Authorize aid.
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    David's Opinion Against
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    04/24/2016
    Actions speak louder than words; give President authority to send aid via an emergency appropriation.
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    pgshpak's Opinion Against
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    04/29/2016
    The President can, and did, offer condolences. There's absolutely no reason for congress to waste time like this.
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    Debra's Opinion In Favor
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    05/02/2016
    Their human suffering is tremendous! Of course, we should care!
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    First 's Opinion Against
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    04/30/2016
    What is the point of this! Stop wasting our time and deal with the real issues in our country.
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    ReaganRules's Opinion Against
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    04/27/2016
    Seems pointless.
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    Chas's Opinion Against
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    04/22/2016
    The President has already done this.
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    Alis's Opinion Against
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    04/22/2016
    I don't understand why this sort of time wasting exercise is constantly necessary! Do some kind of blanket "we are sorry for your loss" & let the Speaker rubber stamp it every time reality hits. Do something useful instead of wasting the nation's $$$ on housekeeping chores.
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    JayinNC's Opinion In Favor
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    04/24/2016
    Of course,,, it takes an act of congress to do that know wonder you're all losers
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    Gib's Opinion In Favor
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    04/21/2016
    Ok, so let me get this straight, why would we be asking permission to express condolences to a country for a catastrophic natural disaster they have experienced? I find there to be no harm in that. Now, if you are questioning whether we should invest huge sums of money towards this country in order for them to recover, then we would be discussing a whole different situation and therefore would require votes and resolutions in which to decide on what path we would take for these people.
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    Lawrence's Opinion Against
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    04/24/2016
    Congresses time needed to be focused on cutting cost and finding jobs for americans
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