A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should not support the February 20, 2004, elections in Iran and that the United States should seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people and will abandon terrorism.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1311)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 12, 2004

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should not legitimize or support the elections in Iran scheduled to take place on February 20, 2004, as such elections stifle the growth of the genuine deomocratic forces in Iran and do not serve the national security interest of the United States; (2) the support provided by the United States to Iran should be provided to the people of Iran, and not to any political figure who supports the preservation of the current regime; and (3) the policy of the United States should be to seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the people of Iran, will abandon terrorism, will protect human rights, and will live in peace and security with the international community.

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Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R–KS

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Feb 12, 2004
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1311)
Feb 12, 2004
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SRES 304 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should not support the February 20, 2004, elections in Iran and that the United States should advocate democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people and will abandon terrorism.

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Discuss S.Res.302, 108th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should not support the February 20, 2004, elections in Iran and that the United States should seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people and will abandon terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/302

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres302/BILLS-108sres302is.htm

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Analyze S.Res.302 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.302, 108th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should not support the February 20, 2004, elections in Iran and that the United States should seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people and will abandon terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/302

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2004-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres302/BILLS-108sres302is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:05:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.302, 108th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should not support the February 20, 2004, elections in Iran and that the United States should seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people and will abandon terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/302

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2004-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres302/BILLS-108sres302is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:05:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.302, 108th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should not support the February 20, 2004, elections in Iran and that the United States should seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people and will abandon terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-resolution/302

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2004-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sres302/BILLS-108sres302is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:05:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.302 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.