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HRES 1716 111th Congress House International Affairs Belarus Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Europe Human rights Rule of law and government transparency

Urging the Government of Belarus to conduct a free and fair presidential election on December 19, 2010, and expressing support for the Belarusian people's desire for democratic government that respects human rights and the rule of law.

Introduced: November 16, 2010 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Urges the government of Belarus to conduct the December 19, 2010, election consistent with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments.

Supports the Belarusian people's desire for democratic government that respects human rights and the rule of law.

Asserts that it is in U.S. national interests that Belarus remain an independent state and become more democratic and integrated into the European family of nations and global society.

What's happening now November 16, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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