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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Aug 1, 2008
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Welcomes Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves home to the United States after being held for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Celebrates with the families and relatives of the hostages who kept faith despite being unsure of the fates of their family members.
Expresses gratitude to the government and military of Colombia for rescuing the hostages and applauds the U.S. government's contribution to this effort.
Calls for the release of all hostages held by FARC and other terrorist groups in Colombia.
Urges FARC to reject terrorism.
People & committees
Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D–FL
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8015)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8015)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8015)
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7482)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7482-7483)
Introduced in Senate
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