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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 25, 2003
Congratulates the people and Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the 12th anniversary of the independence of Kazakhstan and the establishment of diplomatic relations with the United States.
Welcomes and supports political and economic transformations achieved by Kazakhstan.
Expresses gratitude for the leadership of Kazakhstan in establishing inter-religious dialogue.
Commends Kazakhstan on toughening measures to stop human trafficking.
Recognizes the need to provide permanent normal trade relations status to Kazakhstan.
Expresses gratitude for the support and assistance of the people of Kazakhstan in the antiterrorist campaign of the United States and the reconstruction of Iraq.
Applauds the decision of Kazakhstan's leadership to renounce deployment of its inherited nuclear weapons and calls upon the President to actively popularize Kazakhstan's example in negotiations with other countries that are trying to acquire, develop, or deploy nuclear weapons.
Urges further strengthening of strategically important relations between Kazakhstan and the United States.
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Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D–LA
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16034-16035)
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