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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 27, 1997
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) wishes good fortune to the people of Hong Kong as they embark on their historic transition of sovereignty; (2) urges the People's Republic of China to honor both the spirit and the letter of its commitments to accord Hong Kong substantial autonomy; (3) looks forward to continuing a close, productive relationship with the people of Hong Kong; and (4) hopes to develop a positive, productive relationship with China based upon shared respect for human dignity and responsible behavior in the international community of nations. Calls for the executive branch to exercise diligence in enforcing the terms and conditions of the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 and subsequent acts and provisions concerning the protection of civil liberties and the rule of law in Hong Kong.
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Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R–MS
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6790)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6790)
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