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Commending the people of the Republic of Liberia for holding peaceful national elections in 2005 and congratulating President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on her victory and becoming the first female president of any African country.

Introduced: December 8, 2005 See on congress.gov
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Commends: (1) the people of the Republic of Liberia for holding peaceful national elections in 2005, and congratulates President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on her victory and on becoming the first female president of any African country; (2) the government and people of Liberia for their commitment to Liberia's democratic renaissance; and (3) the Liberian National Election Commission for conducting the elections in a free and fair manner.

Applauds the candidates and their supporters, the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the U.S. government for their role in helping Liberia carry out the elections.

Acknowledges the strong and long-standing relationship between the United States and Liberia, and pledges continued support for Liberia's democracy and further development.

What's happening now December 8, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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