A concurrent resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone on the success of their recent democratic multiparty elections.

Summary

Congratulates the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone for holding their first democratic multiparty presidential and parliamentary elections in nearly 30 years. Encourages them to continue to negotiate an end to the civil war and to work together. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to helping nations move toward freedom and democracy and to encouraging peace, democracy, and economic development on the African continent.

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Timeline

1. 23 April 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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2. 23 April 1996

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3958)

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3. 23 April 1996

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   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 23 April 1996 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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