Congress 107 - HRES 358 - Expressing support for the democratically elected Government of Colombia and its efforts to counter threats from United States-designated foreign terrorist organizations.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Colombia Congress Congress and foreign policy Crime and Law Enforcement Democracy Drug abuse Drug law enforcement Drug traffic Extortion Government Operations and Politics Human rights International Affairs Kidnapping Latin America Legislation Murder President and foreign policy Terrorism

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Declares that the House of Representatives expresses support for the democratically elected Government and people of Colombia and deplores the continuing criminal terrorist acts by U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations in Colombia against U.S. citizens and Colombian civilians and authorities.

Calls for: (1) the President to transmit to Congress proposed legislation, consistent with the protection of human rights, to assist the Colombian Government in protecting its democracy from such terrorist organizations and the scourge of illicit narcotics; and (2) the Secretary of State to designate a high-ranking official to coordinate all U.S. assistance to that Government.

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Mar 6, 2002

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2002

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H710)
Mar 6, 2002

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H710)
Mar 6, 2002

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 358.
Mar 6, 2002

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H710-715)
Mar 6, 2002

Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 6, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 6, 2002

Introduced in House

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