A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the extension of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 to certain democracies of Central and Eastern Europe is essential to the consolidation of enduring peace and stability in Europe.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2111-2112)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 5, 1997

Endorses: (1) the North Atlantic Council's goal to welcome one or more new members by the time of the 50th anniversary of the North Atlantic Alliance in 1999; (2) the Council's commitment to further develop and reinforce a distinctive and effective relationship between the Alliance and Ukraine; (3) the Council's pledge that the Alliance will remain open to the accession of further members; and (4) the Alliance's decision to seek a charter with Russia that reflects the common interest that they have in reinforcing enduring peace and stability in Europe. Calls upon: (1) the Alliance to extend invitations to accession negotiations to those nations who seek membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and who are ready to make a net contribution to the Alliance's security by 1999, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovenia; and (2) the President to fully use his offices to facilitate the objectives and commitments described in this Act. Reserves the right of advice and consent to the ratification of treaties and pledges to review the results of accession negotiations between the Council and prospective NATO members.

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Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R–DE

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Mar 17, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2111-2112)
Feb 5, 1997
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 5, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1028-1032)
Feb 5, 1997
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Con.Res.5, 105th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the extension of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 to certain democracies of Central and Eastern Europe is essential to the consolidation of enduring peace and stability in Europe.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/5

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Analyze S.Con.Res.5 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 S.Con.Res.5, 105th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the extension of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 to certain democracies of Central and Eastern Europe is essential to the consolidation of enduring peace and stability in Europe.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/5

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1997-02-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sconres5/BILLS-105sconres5is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:02:55Z. 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.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.5, 105th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the extension of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 to certain democracies of Central and Eastern Europe is essential to the consolidation of enduring peace and stability in Europe.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/5

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1997-02-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sconres5/BILLS-105sconres5is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:02:55Z. 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.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.5, 105th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the extension of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 to certain democracies of Central and Eastern Europe is essential to the consolidation of enduring peace and stability in Europe.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/5

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1997-02-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sconres5/BILLS-105sconres5is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:02:55Z. 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 S.Con.Res.5 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.