A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding observance of the Olympic Truce.

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SRES 126

Introduced

Jul 11, 2001

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9192-919 ...

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Armed Forces and National Security Armistices Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Europe Greece International Affairs International cooperation Olympic games Peace Sports and Recreation

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Summary

Commends the efforts of the International Olympic Committee and the Government of Greece to urge the international community to observe the Olympic Truce.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. Government should join efforts to use the Olympic Truce as an instrument to promote peace and reconciliation in areas of conflict; and (2) the President should continue efforts to work with Greece in its preparations for a successful XXVIII Olympiad in Greece in 2004 and to uphold and extend the spirit of the Olympic Truce during such Olympiad.

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Sep 6, 2001

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9192-9193; text as passed Senate: CR H9192-9193)
Sep 6, 2001

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9192-9193; text as passed Senate: CR H9192-9193)
Aug 1, 2001

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
Aug 1, 2001

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Aug 1, 2001

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 11, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7518-7519)
Jul 11, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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