Mr. LOTT (for himself, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire, Mr. WARNER, Mr. ALLEN, Ms. SNOWE, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. SPECTER) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

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Whereas Daniel Pearl was a highly respected journalist with keen insight into world affairs;

Whereas Daniel Pearl's high standards of integrity and his quest for knowledge were a credit to his profession;

Whereas in his reporting, Daniel Pearl made a significant contribution to our Nation through his thoughtful analysis of current events;

Whereas in his conduct, Daniel Pearl embodied the American ideal of a free and vigorous press;

Whereas America's war against terrorism is in defense of our fundamental Constitutional principles, including defense of our First Amendment liberties;

Whereas barbaric acts were committed against a citizen of the United States; and

Whereas the United States is determined to vigorously pursue and punish the perpetrators of this unjustified taking of human life: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--

mourns the death of Daniel Pearl and expresses its condolences to his wife, unborn child, and family; and

salutes Daniel Pearl for his principled and fearless pursuit of journalistic excellence.