Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian and Lebanese people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.

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Condemns the consistent pattern of gross human rights violations by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic. Calls on the international community to adopt a resolution at the upcoming session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights which details the dismal human rights record of Syria. Expresses congressional support for the Syrian people in their struggle for freedom, respect for human rights and civil liberties, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law. Encourages the President and the Secretary of State to assist dissidents, human rights activists, and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Syria. Urges the adoption and pursuit of these and other policies to seek a democratic government in Syria that will: (1) bring freedom to the Syrian people; (2) cease the illegal Syrian occupation of the Lebanese Republic; (3) abandon Syrian support for terrorism; (4) not pursue development or transfer of biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons, and permit international observers to verify such assurances; and (5) live in peace and security with the international community.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 17 March 2005

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 17 March 2005

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 17 March 2005

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 17 March 2005

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 17 March 2005

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 January 2005

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  Introduced in House · EN · 6 January 2005

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• Introduced in House

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