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H.Res. 542 (99th)

A resolution concerning the arrest, imprisonment, and indictment of Nicholas Daniloff by the Soviet Union.

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10 September 1986

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Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Summary

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the Soviet Union for the arrest, imprisonment, and indictment of U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff and demands his unconditional release; (2) urges the Soviet Union to abide by its international obligations to allow journalists to pursue their profession without harassment; and (3) expresses its concern that Daniloff's detention will adversely affect U.S.-Soviet relations, particularly with respect to the upcoming summit between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev.

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