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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 29, 2009
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and celebrates 20 years of an undivided Europe.
Honors the service and sacrifice of the people of Germany, the United States, and other countries who served in the Cold War to bring freedom to Central and Eastern Europe.
Expresses appreciation to the people of Germany for their leadership in international assistance, peacekeeping, and security efforts.
Reaffirms the friendship between the government and people of the United States and the government and people of Germany.
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Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D–MA
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10935)
Introduced in Senate
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