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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Sep 17, 2003
Recognizes: (1) the 100 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria; (2) Bulgaria's continued contributions towards bringing peace, stability, and prosperity to southeastern Europe; (3) Bulgaria's cooperation and increasingly vital role as an ally in the war against terrorism; and (4) the importance of Bulgaria's participation in regional initiatives such as the Stability Pact for Southeast Europe, the Southeast Europe Cooperative Initiative, and the Southeast Europe Cooperation Process in preparing Bulgaria and Southeast Europe for membership in the European Union. Encourages opportunities for greater U.S.-Bulgarian cooperation in political, military, economic, and cultural spheres.
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Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R–AZ
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11706-11707)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11706-11707)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11706-11707)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11483)
Introduced in Senate
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