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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 31, 2007
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that the government of the Russian Federation's decision to suspend implementation of the 1990 Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty) will unnecessarily heighten tensions in Europe, and urges such suspension's reconsideration.
Recognizes the CFE Treaty as a cornerstone of European security.
Calls on the Russian Federation to fulfill its Istanbul Commitments of 1999 and withdraw all remaining forces and military equipment from Georgia and Moldova.
Calls on all States Parties to ensure that the resolution of the current disputes surrounding the CFE Treaty be considered a priority at the highest political levels.
Encourages officials of the government of the Russian Federation to refrain from belligerent statements that polarize relations and jeopardize security in Europe.
People & committees
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D–PA
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10528-10529)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S10528-10529)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10528-10529)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10528-10529)
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9837)
Introduced in Senate
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