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S.Res. 271 (99th)

An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the furnishing of assistance for the Republic of Liberia, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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12 December 1985

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

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14 January 2025

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the October 15, 1985, election in the Republic of Liberia does not meet specified requirements of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985; (2) the President should channel future economic assistance to Liberia through nongovernmental organizations; and (3) the President should suspend military assistance to Liberia until that country releases all political prisoners, provides free elections, and establishes a civil government. Declares that the Senate expresses U.S. friendship to the people of Liberia and the desire of the United States for the establishment of democracy in that country.

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