Supporting the goals and ideals of World Polio Day and commending the international community and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.

supports the goals and ideals of World Polio Day;

commends the international community and others for their efforts in vaccinating children around the world against polio and for the tremendous strides made toward eradicating the disease;

encourages and supports the international community of governments and nongovernmental organizations in remaining committed to the eradication of polio;

condemns the deplorable actions of terrorist and militant groups that murder innocent health care workers who are striving to save the lives of children around the world;

urges the international community of governments to strengthen the support and security protection of health care workers who risk their lives to provide polio vaccinations; and

encourages continued commitment and funding by the United States Government and international donors to the global effort to rid the world of polio.