Condemning the refusal of the Indonesian officials organizing the World Archery Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, in August 1995 to permit a team from Israel to participate in the competition under the name of Israel and under the flag of Israel, and urging the government of Indonesia to join in condemning this manifestation of racism and anti-Semitism.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 27, 1995

Condemns the Indonesian officials organizing the World Archery Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, for their refusal to permit a team representing Israel to participate under the name and flag of their country. Calls upon the Government of Indonesia to: (1) repudiate this refusal publicly; and (2) urge the inclusion of the Israeli team under the name and flag of Israel. Condemns all manifestations of racism and anti-Semitism wherever they may appear in Indonesia and elsewhere throughout the world. Directs specified congressional officials to convey copies of this Resolution to the Presidents of Indonesia and of the International Archery Federation.

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Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D–CA

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Aug 4, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Jul 27, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 27, 1995
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 1995
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Discuss H.Con.Res.87, 104th Congress: Condemning the refusal of the Indonesian officials organizing the World Archery Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, in August 1995 to permit a team from Israel to participate in the competition under the name of Israel and under the flag of Israel, and urging the government of Indonesia to join in condemning this manifestation of racism and anti-Semitism.

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Analyze H.Con.Res.87 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.87, 104th Congress: Condemning the refusal of the Indonesian officials organizing the World Archery Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, in August 1995 to permit a team from Israel to participate in the competition under the name of Israel and under the flag of Israel, and urging the government of Indonesia to join in condemning this manifestation of racism and anti-Semitism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/87

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres87/BILLS-104hconres87ih.htm

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Discuss H.Con.Res.87, 104th Congress: Condemning the refusal of the Indonesian officials organizing the World Archery Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, in August 1995 to permit a team from Israel to participate in the competition under the name of Israel and under the flag of Israel, and urging the government of Indonesia to join in condemning this manifestation of racism and anti-Semitism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/87

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres87/BILLS-104hconres87ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.87, 104th Congress: Condemning the refusal of the Indonesian officials organizing the World Archery Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, in August 1995 to permit a team from Israel to participate in the competition under the name of Israel and under the flag of Israel, and urging the government of Indonesia to join in condemning this manifestation of racism and anti-Semitism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/87

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres87/BILLS-104hconres87ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z. 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.87 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.