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S.Res.250 / 108th Congress

A resolution commending the people and Government of Romania, on the occasion of the visit of Romanian President Ion Iliescu to the United States, for the important progress they have made with respect to economic reform and democratic development, as well as for the strong relationship between Romania and the United States.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S13322-13323)

Official summary

Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Oct 27, 2003

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States that the Senate: (1) appreciates the support expressed by the people of Romania for strong and continuous relations between the United States and Romania; (2) recognizes the efforts of the Government of Romania in economic, political, and social reforms, including the rights of minorities; (3) commends Romania for its leadership and commitment in promoting regional peace and security in the Balkan and Black Sea regions; (4) values the participation by the Government of Romania in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom which includes Romanian troop deployments and the use of Romanian airspace and territory; (5) supports further cooperation between the United States and Romania in the process of stabilizing and reconstructing Iraq; and (6) welcomes Romanian President Ion Iliescu to the United States.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R–KS

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S13322-13323)

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S13322-13323)

  3. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13322-13323)

  4. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13322-13323)

  5. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13148)

  6. Introduced in Senate

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