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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 9, 2006
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Mourns the loss of life and suffering caused by the earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, in Indonesia.
Expresses the condolences of the American people to the families, communities, and government of the victims.
Expresses sympathy for the hundreds of thousands of people who have been seriously affected.
Commends the international humanitarian response to the earthquake by the governments of many countries, the United Nations and other international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations.
Expresses gratitude and respect for the work of all individuals providing aid, including U.S. civilian and military personnel.
Urges the President and the U.S. government to provide all appropriate assistance to the government of Indonesia and people of the affected region.
Recognizes the lead role of the Indonesian government in providing assistance and promoting recovery.
People & committees
Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D–WI
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5685; text as passed Senate: CR S5685)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5685; text as passed Senate: CR S5685)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5604)
Introduced in Senate
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