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S.Res. 303 (106th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the treatment by the Russian Federation of Andrei Babitsky, a Russian journalist working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

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4 May 2000

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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5759-5760; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5759; text as passed Senate: CR S5760)

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Summary

Calls for the Government of the Russian Federation to: (1) drop its charges against Andrei Babitsky, a Russian journalist working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; (2) provide a full accounting of Babitsky's detention; and (3) adhere fully to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Condemns the Russian Federation's harassment and intimidation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and other news organizations. Urges the Government of the Russian Federation and the President to implement the recommendations in Senate Resolutions 223 and 262. Urges the President to place these issues high on the agenda for his June 4-5 summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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