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A resolution concerning the tenth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre of June 4, 1989, in the People's Republic of China.

Introduced: May 18, 1999 See on congress.gov
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May 27, 1999
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 27, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 27, 1999
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6445-6447)
May 27, 1999
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 18, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 18, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5501)
May 18, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed as a result of their participation in the democracy protests of 1989 in the People's Republic of China, as well as to the families of those killed and to those who have suffered for their efforts to keep that struggle alive.

Commends all Chinese citizens who are peacefully advocating for democracy and human rights.

Condemns the ongoing and egregious human rights abuses by the Chinese Government and calls on that Government to: (1) reevaluate the official verdict on the June 4, 1989, Tiananmen prodemocracy activities and open formal investigations to bring those responsible to justice; (2) establish a June Fourth Investigation Committee, the proceedings and findings of which should be accessible to the public, to make a just and independent inquiry into all matters related to June 4, 1989; (3) release all prisoners of conscience, provide just compensation to the families of those killed in those protests, and allow those exiled for their activities in 1989 to return and live in freedom in China; (4) put an immediate end to harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their legitimate rights to the freedom of expression, association, and religion; and (5) proceed quickly to ratify and implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

What's happening now May 27, 1999

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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