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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 6, 2015
Condemns the actions of Bashar al-Assad and his regime for committing brutal acts of violence against the Syrian people, for committing systematic murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearance against the Syrian people, and for using weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons against the Syrian people.
Condemns the loss of innocent civilian life during the course of the civil war in Syria.
Supports the diplomatic efforts of the international coalition to drive Bashar al-Assad from office and preserve the government institutions required to restore Syria's stability.
Objects to any role for Bashar al-Assad in any final settlement to the civil war.
States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.
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Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D–NV
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2693-2694)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2693-2694)
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