A concurrent resolution commending the Republic of Slovenia for its partnership with the United States and NATO, and expressing the sense of Congress that Slovenia's accession to NATO would enhance NATO's security, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 24, 2000
Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) support the integration of the Republic of Slovenia into transatlantic and European political, economic, and security institutions, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union; and (2) continue and reinforce the partnership between the United States and Slovenia, particularly their joint efforts to bring lasting peace and stability to all of Europe. Commends the Republic of Slovenia for its commitment to democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law, its transition from a communist, centrally planned economic system to a free market economy, and its partnership with the United States and NATO during the recent conflicts that have undermined peace and stability in Southeastern Europe.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5755; text as passed Senate: CR S5755)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5755; text as passed Senate: CR S5755)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 591.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 4393)
Introduced in Senate
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