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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 21, 2005
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Commends the government of Georgia for its vision and determination to resolve peacefully the conflict in South Ossetia.
Supports Georgia's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and urges all Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe states to respect Georgia's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Supports the government of Georgia's plan to control peacefully and reestablish authority in South Ossetia, viewing it as an opportunity to restore the country's territorial integrity and to protect the individual rights and democratic liberties of South Ossetia's residents.
Urges the United States to increase its efforts in support of the peaceful reincorporation of South Ossetia to Georgia.
Supports the ongoing democratic transformation in Georgia, including the implementation by all sides of their obligations under the peace plan if it is accepted.
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Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R–AZ
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/22/2005 S14403-14404; text as passed Senate: CR 12/22/2005 S14403-14404; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/22/2005 S14336)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/22/2005 S14403-14404; text as passed Senate: CR 12/22/2005 S14403-14404; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/22/2005 S14336)
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