Congress 109 - HCONRES 408 - Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan Armed Forces and National Security Canada Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Democracy Diplomacy Drug abuse Drug law enforcement Drug traffic Economic assistance Economic development Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics Human rights International Affairs International cooperation International military forces Poverty Social Welfare South Asia Terrorism

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Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror; (2) working to secure a democratic and equal Afghanistan; (3) its commitment to reducing poverty, aiding counternarcotics efforts, and ensuring a peaceful and terror-free Afghanistan; and (4) its three-pronged commitment to Afghanistan of diplomacy, development, and defense.

Commends the leadership of former Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Jacques Chretien and Paul Martin and current Prime Minister Stephen Harper for their commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom.

Expresses U.S. gratitude and appreciation for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the Global War on Terror.

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Jun 29, 2006

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
Jun 14, 2006

Received in the Senate.
Jun 13, 2006

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 13, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR 6/12/2006 H3738-3739)
Jun 13, 2006

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 256).(text: CR 6/12/2006 H3738-3739)
Jun 13, 2006

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3798)
Jun 12, 2006

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 12, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 408.
Jun 12, 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3738-3740)
Jun 12, 2006

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 25, 2006

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 25, 2006

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 19, 2006

Introduced in House

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