36 Passed House amended Apr 17, 2002
Commends: (1) the participants in the Middle East peace conference convened in Madrid; (2) the President for his support of the peace process; (3) the Secretary of State for bringing the parties to the Arab-Israeli conflict to the negotiating table; and (4) Israel and the Soviet Union for resuming diplomatic relations. Encourages: (1) the participants to continue to overcome their distrust and enmity in the pursuit of mutual security and the peaceful resolution of all regional disputes; and (2) the President and Secretary of State to continue their active roles in facilitating direct negotiations among the parties. Affirms the Congress's unwavering support of the peace process.
![Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/o000156_200.jpg)