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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 23, 2014
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Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the Republic of Moldova's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen relations between the Republic of Moldova and the United States and enhance the democratic, economic, rule of law, and security reforms being implemented by the Republic of Moldova.
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Encourages: (1) the President and the Department of State to enhance U.S. cooperation with the government of Moldova and civil society organizations, and (2) the President to expedite implementation of the Act relating to "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions."
Urges the President to consider increasing security and intelligence cooperation with Moldova.
Supports increased U.S.-Moldova educational exchanges.
Affirms the Republic of Moldova's sovereign right to determine its own partnerships free of external coercion and affirms Moldova's right to associate with the European Union (EU) or any regional organization.
Urges the EU to continue to work for greater political, economic, and social integration with the Republic of Moldova.
Calls upon the government of Russia to: (1) withdraw its military forces from within the internationally recognized territory of the Republic of Moldova, (2) refrain from economic coercion, and (3) cease actions that support separatist movements in Moldova.
Supports confidence-building measures between the government of Moldova and the authorities in the Transnistria region in order to secure a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Affirms that lasting stability and security in Europe is a key U.S. priority that can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all European countries are respected.
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D–NH
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4845)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4845)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4417-4418)
Introduced in Senate
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