A concurrent resolution recognizing the significant achievements of the people and Government of Afghanistan since the Emergency Loya Jirga was held in June 2002 in establishing the foundation and means to hold presidential elections on October 9, 2004.

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Bill Number

SCONRES 142

Introduced

Oct 8, 2004

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10864)

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Topics

Afghanistan Armed Forces and National Security Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Democracy Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics Human rights International Affairs Peace Presidential elections South Asia

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Summary

Declares that the United States: (1) applauds the steadfast commitment of the people of Afghanistan to achieve government through democracy; (2) strongly supports self-government and the protection of human rights and freedom of conscience for all men and women in Afghanistan; and (3) remains committed to a long-term partnership with the people of Afghanistan and to a peaceful future for Afghanistan.

Actions

Oct 8, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10864)
Oct 8, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10864)
Oct 8, 2004

Introduced in Senate

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