United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 139 (109th)
A resolution expressing support for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia.
Introduced
12 May 2005
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Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5182-5183; text as passed Senate: CR S5183; text of measure as introduced: CR S5171-5172)
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Summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Russian Federation should respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Georgia; (2) President Mikheil Saakashvili and the Government and people of Georgia deserve congratulations for the successful reforms carried out since President Saakashvili's inauguration; (3) the United States should support such reforms and assist Georgia in strengthening its democratic institutions and resolving its separatist conflicts peacefully; and (4) the United States should support Georgia in negotiating an agreement to end Russia's military presence in Georgia, in accordance with Russia's obligations under the ``Istanbul Commitments.'' Supports President Bush's efforts to encourage Russia and Georgia to reach agreement on the closure of Russian military bases in Georgia. Commends President Bush for being the first U.S. President to visit Georgia since its recognition as an independent and sovereign country.
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4 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 12 May 2005
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 12 May 2005
Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 12 May 2005
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 12 May 2005
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/139
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/sres/139