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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 26, 1999
Acknowledges the importance of greater economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and the key role played by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum. Urges the Administration to support the Forum, to work to achieve Forum goals of greater economic growth and stability, and to continue its close cooperation with the private sector in advancing APEC goals. Expresses appreciation to the Government and people of New Zealand for their efforts in chairing the Forum this year.
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Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] · R–WY
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Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10524)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10524)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
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.
Introduced in Senate
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