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THE KHMER NATIONAL ARMED FORCES FOR THEIR SACRIFICES, THEIR SUPPORT OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THEIR DEFENSE OF FREEDOM IN
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Mr. SCHIFF (for himself, Mr. Markey, and Mr. Padilla) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations:
S. Res. 778
Whereas Cambodian veterans of the Khmer National Armed
Forces (also known in French as the “Forces armees
nationales khmeres” and referred to in this resolution as
the “FANK”), played a significant role in the fight against
communism during the Vietnam war, standing shoulder-to-
shoulder with the Armed Forces of the United States in the
defense of freedom and democracy in Southeast Asia;
Whereas, through their courageous actions, the FANK
successfully captured and destroyed significant enemy
supplies, thereby disrupting the logistical capabilities of
adversarial forces;
Whereas the FANK played a pivotal role in gathering and
providing vital intelligence to the Armed Forces of the
United States, which significantly contributed to operational
success and strategic planning in the region;
Whereas the intelligence provided by the FANK included
crucial information on enemy troop positions, movements, and
strength, enabling the Armed Forces of the United States to
make informed decisions that saved lives and advanced the
mission of promoting stability and security;
Whereas the members of the FANK have faced profound
challenges, including loss of life, personal sacrifice, and
the enduring impact of conflict, yet have remained steadfast
in their commitment to their country and allies;
Whereas, recognizing the FANK's role in Phnom Penh on April
12, 1975, in providing critical support and protection that
facilitated the safe evacuation of United States Embassy
personnel, ensuring the safe passage of United States
diplomats and citizens from a rapidly deteriorating
situation;
Whereas, after the fall of Phnom Penh on April 17, 1975, an
estimated of 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 members of the FANK and
Cambodian people lost their lives during the Khmer Rouge
genocide;
Whereas the FANK members and their families were targeted
and executed, along with a wide range of people, including
intellectuals, professionals, scholars, artists, religious
figures, and anyone associated with the former Government of
Cambodia or perceived as a threat, during the “Killing
Fields” regime;
Whereas many FANK personnel, their family members, and
other Cambodians fled their homeland to escape the Khmer
Rouge regime to find freedom in the United States and other
nations;
Whereas veterans of the FANK and other Cambodians who
resettled in the United States found refuge in the country
where they suffered severe mental health and socioeconomic
challenges, but were determined to build new lives;
Whereas veterans of the FANK who risked their lives
fighting for freedom in the Cambodian civil war should be
honored for their distinguished service and for the
contributions they provided to the United States;
Whereas many of these brave individuals witnessed
unimaginable horrors, lost comrades, and endured personal
loss that has left deep psychological scars, extending far
beyond physical impact;
Whereas veterans and survivors of genocide are at a higher
risk for mental health disorders such as post-traumatic
stress disorder, depression, and anxiety;
Whereas veterans of the FANK were founders of, and served
in, local not-for-profit organizations, engaging with the
Federal Government, local and State governments, and with
other community and religious organizations, advocating on
behalf of and educating Cambodian people in the United
States;
Whereas, along with other Cambodian refugees and
immigrants, veterans of the FANK have done much to further
successful resettlement to help new refugees and immigrants
in socioeconomic, psychological, cultural, and educational
development; and
Whereas, while remembering and honoring the lives of
members of the FANK, and other lives lost during the
genocide, the new generation of Cambodian Americans continue
to be an integral part of American society, including by
serving others as health care professionals, teachers, and
servicemembers: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) recognizes the sacrifices made by Cambodian veterans of
the Khmer National Armed Forces in their unwavering
commitment to protect their nation and support allied efforts
alongside the United States in the early 1970s;
(2) expresses profound gratitude to the Khmer National
Armed Forces for their invaluable partnership, which has been
instrumental in advancing the shared goals of freedom,
security, and prosperity in the region; and
(3) acknowledges the historical significance of the
contributions of the Khmer National Armed Forces during that
period to the fight for freedom in shaping the future of
southeast Asia.