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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 17, 1996
Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns human rights abuses and denials of religious liberty to Christians around the world and calls upon the responsible regimes to cease such abuses; (2) recommends that the President expand and invigorate U.S. international advocacy on behalf of persecuted Christians and initiate a thorough examination of all U.S. policies that affect persecuted Christians; (3) encourages the President to proceed expeditiously in appointing a White House special advisor on religious persecution; and (4) recognizes and applauds the day of prayer recognizing the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide.
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Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] · R–OK
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10723-10724)
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