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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 1, 1999
Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses its sympathies to the people of Nantou and Taichung and all of Taiwan for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the September 21, 1999 earthquake; (2) expresses its support for the people of Taiwan and for disaster assistance being provided by the United States Agency for International Development and other relief agencies; and (3) recognizes and encourages the important assistance that could be provided by foreign countries.
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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 S11817)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11817)
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