A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to extend invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia at the April 2008 Bucharest Summit, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

SRES 459

Introduced

Feb 25, 2008

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1143)

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Topics

Albania Alliances Armed Forces and National Security Collective security Conferences Croatia Democracy Europe Government Operations and Politics International Affairs Macedonia NATO countries Sovereignty Summit diplomacy

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Summary

Expresses the the sense of the Senate that: (1) the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) contributes to NATO's continued effectiveness and relevance; and (2) the United States should take the lead in supporting the awarding of invitations to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia to join NATO at the April 2008 NATO Summit at Bucharest, Romania.

Actions

Feb 25, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1143)
Feb 25, 2008

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1143-1144)
Feb 25, 2008

Introduced in Senate

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