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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 19, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Condemns: (1) the kidnappings of Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and calls for their immediate release; (2) FARC for the murder of Tom Janis and for its use of kidnapping for ransom, extortion, and drug trafficking, and for supporting and spreading terror within Colombia.
Expresses sympathy to the hostages' relatives.
Reconfirms that the U.S. government does not make concessions to terrorists.
Reiterates that the U.S. government supports efforts to secure the hostages' safe return to the United States.
People & committees
Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D–FL
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 12/18/2007 S15936)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 12/18/2007 S15936)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15936)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14644)
Introduced in Senate
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