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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 3, 2008
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Condemns recent decisions by the government of the Russian Federation to establish official ties with the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a process that impedes reconciliation between those regions and the government of the Republic of Georgia and that violates Georgia's sovereignty and Russia's commitments to international peacekeeping.
Affirms that restoration of the Republic of Georgia's territorial integrity is in the interest of all who seek regional peace.
Urges all parties to the conflicts in the Republic of Georgia and governments around the world to eschew rhetoric that escalates tensions and undermines negotiation efforts.
Commends the government of Georgia for acting with restraint in the face of serious provocation.
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Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D–DE
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4988-4989; text: CR S4988-4989)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4988-4989; text: CR S4988-4989)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 741.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden 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 S3748-3749)
Introduced in Senate
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