An original concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech and Slovak Republics.

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Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the historic events in Central and Eastern Europe that brought about the collapse of the communist regimes and the fall of the Iron Curtain. Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, which underscores the significance and value of reclaimed freedom and the dignity of individual citizens. Commends the peoples of the present Czech and Slovak Republics for their achievements in building new states and pluralistic democratic societies after nearly 60 years of totalitarian fascist and communist rule. Supports such peoples in their determination to join trans-Atlantic institutions through memberships in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and close cooperation that have existed between the United States and the Czech and Slovak Republics and extends the warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Republics and their people for a peaceful, prosperous, and successful future.

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 8 November 1999

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 8 November 1999

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 3 November 1999

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 3 November 1999

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 November 1999

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