Congress 109 - SCONRES 105 - A concurrent resolution 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 Insurgency 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 in Afghanistan.

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Jun 29, 2006

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
Jun 29, 2006

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jun 29, 2006

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 26, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6495)
Jun 26, 2006

Introduced in Senate

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