Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 12, 2002

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should use its influence with the Government of Turkey and as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council to suggest that the Turkish Government: (1) assure that steps are taken to reopen the Theological School of Halki; (2) provide for the protection and safety of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Patriarchate personnel, and visitors; and (3) establish conditions to ensure that the Patriarchate is free to carry out its religious mission.

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Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R–FL

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Mar 12, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 12, 2002
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2002
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Con.Res.345, 107th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/345

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hconres345/BILLS-107hconres345ih.htm

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Discuss H.Con.Res.345, 107th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/345

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2002-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hconres345/BILLS-107hconres345ih.htm

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Discuss H.Con.Res.345, 107th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/345

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2002-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hconres345/BILLS-107hconres345ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:39:49Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.345, 107th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/345

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2002-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hconres345/BILLS-107hconres345ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:39:49Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.345 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.