Expressing continued support for the Taif Agreement which brought a negotiated end to the civil war in Lebanon, and for other purposes.

Summary

Expresses continuing support for the Taif Agreement (which ended Lebanon's 16-year civil war) as signed in 1989. Urges: (1) Syria to withdraw its armed forces to the gateway of the Bekaa Valley in September 1992, as required under such Agreement, as a prelude to complete withdrawal from Lebanon; (2) immediate consideration of alternatives to ensuring security in Beirut following the Syrian withdrawal; and (3) the Government of Lebanon to hold elections if they can be free and fair, conducted after the Syrian withdrawal without outside interference, and witnessed by international observers.

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Timeline

1. 26 June 1992

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   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 26 June 1992

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   Introduced in House

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3. 26 June 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

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  summary · EN · 26 June 1992

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] · D · Sponsor
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