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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 22, 2001
Calls for a cease-fire in the civil war in Macedonia.Calls upon the Government of Macedonia to: (1) ensure the protection of the lives and property of all Macedonian citizens; and (2) address the concerns of all of its citizens in a fair and equitable manner.Commends the political parties in Macedonia for seeking a political solution to the current crisis and encourages a continued commitment to dialogue by those parties.Recognizes that the United States and other countries must assume a more pro-active role in aiding the Macedonian Government and its political parties to secure and maintain a lasting solution to the conflict.Pledges the Senate's support for additional U.S. assistance for programs and activities that contribute to reconstruction in Macedonia and a resolution of inter-ethnic tensions in that country.
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Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · R–KY
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6670-6671)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6671)
Introduced in Senate
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