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S.Res.698 / 111th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the territorial integrity of Georgia and the situation within Georgia's internationally recognized borders.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8714-8715)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Dec 9, 2010

Affirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Georgia and to recognize the areas of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as regions of Georgia occupied by the Russian Federation.

Calls upon the government of Russia to fulfill the 2008 ceasefire agreements.

Supports constructive engagement and confidence-building measures between the government of Georgia and the de facto authorities in the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Affirms that the path to stability in this region is through peaceful means and long-term diplomatic and political dialogue.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D–NH

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
2 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8714-8715)

  2. Introduced in Senate

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