legislation: 98-sconres-11
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| 98-sconres-11 | 98 | sconres | 11 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the obligations of the Government of the Soviet Union under international law with respect to human rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1983-02-24 | 1984-10-10 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 49 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Soviet Union should fulfill obligations undertaken in certain international agreements relating to human rights by pursuing a more humane emigration policy and by ceasing harassment of Jews and others seeking to emigrate; (2) Soviet fulfillment of internationally recognized emigration rights would significantly promote improved relations with the United States; (3) the President should convey these concerns of Congress to the Soviet Union at every appropriate opportunity; and (4) the President should also convey these concerns to U.S. allies. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z |