A resolution supporting democratic reform in Moldova and urging the Government of Moldova to ensure a democratic and fair election process for the March 6, 2005, parliamentary elections.

Bill: 109-sres-60
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Democracy
Election administration
Election candidates
Europe
Families
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Internet
Labor and Employment
Law
Moldova
Opposition (Political science)
Parliamentary government
Political advertising
Political parties
Political persecution
Public corruption
Radio in politics
Regionalism (International organization)
Rule of law
Science, Technology, Communications
Smuggling
Sovereignty
Television in politics
Unemployment
Voting rights
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
 Welcomes the strong United States-Moldova relationship. 
 
Recognizes that a precondition for Moldova's full integration into the Western community of nations is the establishment of a democratic political system in Moldova. 
 
Supports the independence and territorial integrity of Moldova. 
 
Urges the Government of Moldova to ensure: (1) the full transparency of the March 2005 parliamentary elections; (2) the right to vote for all citizens of Moldova; (3) access by all parties and candidates to print, radio, television, and Internet media; and (4) the right of opposition candidates and workers to engage in campaigning free of discrimination and intimidation. 
 
Pledges the Senate's support to the people of Moldova for: (1) a democratic system; (2) a free market economy, (3) a secure independence; and (4) Moldova as a full member of the Western community of democracies. 

action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Welcomes the strong United States-Moldova relationship. 
 
Recognizes that a precondition for Moldova's full integration into the Western community of nations is the establishment of a democratic political system in Moldova. 
 
Supports the independence and territorial integrity of Moldova. 
 
Urges the Government of Moldova to ensure: (1) the full transparency of the March 2005 parliamentary elections; (2) the right to vote for all citizens of Moldova; (3) access by all parties and candidates to print, radio, television, and Internet media; and (4) the right of opposition candidates and workers to engage in campaigning free of discrimination and intimidation. 
 
Pledges the Senate's support to the people of Moldova for: (1) a democratic system; (2) a free market economy, (3) a secure independence; and (4) Moldova as a full member of the Western community of democracies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1689-1692; text as passed Senate: CR S1689; text of measure as introduced: CR S1681-1682)
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1689-1692; text as passed Senate: CR S1689; text of measure as introduced: CR S1681-1682)
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate