A resolution commending the Government and people of Kenya.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12475-12476; text as passed Senate: CR S12476)
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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Oct 3, 2003
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Expresses the Senate's desire to see the new democracy in Kenya thrive.
Commends the people and Government of the Republic of Kenya for: (1) conducting free and fair elections; (2) completing a peaceful and orderly transition of power; (3) assisting and cooperating in the global fight against terrorism; (4) sharing friendship and values of democracy with the people of the United States; (5) regional peacemaking efforts and contributions to international peacekeeping; (6) strengthening democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; (7) fighting corruption; (8) improving access to education; and (9) working to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS.
Commits to working with the people of Kenya to continue making progress in fighting corruption, encouraging development, fighting HIV/AIDS, and fostering respect for the rule of law and a climate of transparency.
Welcomes the October 2003 visit of Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki to the United States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12475-12476; text as passed Senate: CR S12476)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12475-12476; text as passed Senate: CR S12476)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11860)
Introduced in Senate
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