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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 28, 1993
Commends Syria and Lebanon for participation in the Middle East peace process and encourages their continued cooperation in efforts to settle ongoing regional conflicts. Expresses congressional support for the sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity of Lebanon. Considers the Government of Syria in violation of the Taif Agreement of 1989 (calling for Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon). Urges: (1) Syria to withdraw its armed forces to the gateway of the Bekaa Valley; (2) Syria and Lebanon to agree upon a firm timetable for the complete withdrawal of Syrian forces; (3) the President to consider withholding U.S. assistance to Syria and the Secretary of the Treasury to consider directing the U.S. executive directors of all international financial institutions to vote against loans or assistance to Syria until such withdrawal occurs; (4) the Syrian Government to increase its cooperation with the Lebanese Government in efforts to disarm nongovernmental armed groups and militias in Lebanon; and (5) the President to consider methods of revitalizing the Taif Agreement and to encourage the negotiation of a firm timetable for complete withdrawal of Syrian forces from Lebanon.
People & committees
Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D–MI
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Received in the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8441-8443)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S8441-8443)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 111.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6878-6879)
Introduced in Senate
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