Expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

strongly condemns the terrorist acts of ISIL, including the barbaric and deplorable murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff;

mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff and expresses its condolences to their families;

salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their unwavering and courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most difficult and dangerous of conditions;

supports efforts to vigorously pursue and bring to justice those responsible for the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff;

demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages being held by ISIL; and

calls on the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the threat posed by ISIL.