Congress 108 - SRES 231 - A resolution commending the Government and people of Kenya.

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Expresses the Senate's desire to see the new democracy in Kenya thrive.

Commends the people and Government of the Republic of Kenya for: (1) conducting free and fair elections; (2) completing a peaceful and orderly transition of power; (3) assisting and cooperating in the global fight against terrorism; (4) sharing friendship and values of democracy with the people of the United States; (5) regional peacemaking efforts and contributions to international peacekeeping; (6) strengthening democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; (7) fighting corruption; (8) improving access to education; and (9) working to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS.

Commits to working with the people of Kenya to continue making progress in fighting corruption, encouraging development, fighting HIV/AIDS, and fostering respect for the rule of law and a climate of transparency.

Welcomes the October 2003 visit of Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki to the United States.

Actions

Oct 3, 2003

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12475-12476; text as passed Senate: CR S12476)
Oct 3, 2003

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12475-12476; text as passed Senate: CR S12476)
Oct 2, 2003

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.
Oct 2, 2003

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Oct 2, 2003

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 23, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11860)
Sep 23, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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