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111TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 422 

Recognizing the important progress made by the people of Ukraine in the 

establishment of democratic institutions following the presidential runoff election on February 7, 2010. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

FEBRUARY 25, 2010 

Mr. LUGAR (for himself and Mr. KERRY) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the important progress made by the people of 

Ukraine in the establishment of democratic institutions 

following the presidential run-off election on February 

7, 2010. 

Whereas adherence by Ukraine to democratic, transparent, 

and fair election standards has been necessary for full integration into the democratic community; 

Whereas steps undertaken by Ukraine in recent years, including reform of election laws and regulations, the development of a pluralistic and independent press, and the establishment of public institutions that respect human 

rights and the rule of law, have enhanced Ukraine’s 

progress toward democracy and prosperity; 


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Whereas the Organization for Security and Cooperation in 

Europe (OSCE) concluded that ‘‘most OSCE and Council of Europe commitments were met’’ with regard to the 

conduct of the run-off presidential election on February 

7, 2010; 

Whereas international monitoring groups concluded that prior 

elections in Ukraine on January 17, 2010, and in 2007, 

2006, and 2004, were also generally in accordance with 

international election norms; 

Whereas the United States has closely supported the people 

of Ukraine in their efforts to pursue a free and democratic future since the declaration of their independence 

in 1991; 

Whereas the NATO Freedom Consolidation Act of 2007 

(Public Law 110–17; 22 U.S.C. 1928 note), signed into 

law by President George W. Bush on April 9, 2007, recognized the progress made by Ukraine toward meeting 

the responsibilities and obligations for membership in the 

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and designated Ukraine as eligible to receive assistance under 

the NATO Participation Act of 1994 (title II of Public 

Law 103–447; 22 U.S.C. 1928 note); 

Whereas Ukraine has made steps toward integration within 

European institutions through a joint European Union– 

Ukraine Action Plan, as part of the European 

Neighbourhood Policy; and 

Whereas the United States–Ukraine Strategic Partnership 

Commission was inaugurated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Petro 

Poroshenko on December 9, 2009: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 


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1 (1) recognizes the important progress made by 

2 the people of Ukraine in establishing democratic in3 stitutions and carrying out peaceful elections on 

4 January 17 and February 7, 2010; 

5 (2) supports ongoing progress by Ukraine in 

6 addressing remaining challenges in the electoral 

7 processes as identified by the Organization for Secu8 rity and Cooperation in Europe and other inter9 national election monitoring entities; 

10 (3) encourages all parties to respect the inde11 pendence and territorial sovereignty of Ukraine, as 

12 well as the full integration of Ukraine into the inter13 national democratic community; 

14 (4) pledges further support for the development 

15 of a fully free and open democratic system, as well 

16 as a transparent free market economy, in Ukraine; 

17 and 

18 (5) reaffirms its commitment to engage the 

19 Government of Ukraine in further development of bi20 lateral cooperation through the United States– 

21 Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission. 

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