Congress 109 - SRES 324 - A resolution expressing support for the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urging support and respect for free and fair elections in Sri Lanka.

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Assassination Crime and Law Enforcement Democracy Disaster relief East Asia Emergency Management Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics Insurgency International Affairs Peace negotiations Sri Lanka Tsunamis

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Expresses support for: (1) the people of Sri Lanka as they recover from the December 2004 tsunami, and the August 2005 assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakhsman Kadirgamar; and (2) the courageous decision by the government of Sri Lanka, following the assassination, to remain in discussions with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in an attempt to resolve peacefully the issues facing the people of Sri Lanka.

Urges all parties in Sri Lanka to remain committed to the negotiating process.

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Feb 28, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1530-1531)
Nov 18, 2005

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13411-13412; text as passed Senate: CR S13411-13412; text of measure as introduced: CR S13397-13398)
Nov 18, 2005

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13411-13412; text as passed Senate: CR S13411-13412; text of measure as introduced: CR S13397-13398)
Nov 18, 2005

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