A resolution expressing support for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia.

Bill: 109-sres-139
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2005-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control agreements
Bush (George W.) Administration
Central Asia
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Conventional weapons
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Georgia (Republic)
Government Operations and Politics
Military base closures
Military withdrawal
President and foreign policy
Russia
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Russian Federation should respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Georgia; (2) President Mikheil Saakashvili and the Government and people of Georgia deserve congratulations for the successful reforms carried out since President Saakashvili's inauguration; (3) the United States should support such reforms and assist Georgia in strengthening its democratic institutions and resolving its separatist conflicts peacefully; and (4) the United States should support Georgia in negotiating an agreement to end Russia's military presence in Georgia, in accordance with Russia's obligations under the ``Istanbul Commitments.''
 
Supports President Bush's efforts to encourage Russia and Georgia to reach agreement on the closure of Russian military bases in Georgia. 
 
Commends President Bush for being the first U.S. President to visit Georgia since its recognition as an independent and sovereign country. 

action_date: 2005-05-12
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Russian Federation should respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Georgia; (2) President Mikheil Saakashvili and the Government and people of Georgia deserve congratulations for the successful reforms carried out since President Saakashvili's inauguration; (3) the United States should support such reforms and assist Georgia in strengthening its democratic institutions and resolving its separatist conflicts peacefully; and (4) the United States should support Georgia in negotiating an agreement to end Russia's military presence in Georgia, in accordance with Russia's obligations under the ``Istanbul Commitments.''
 
Supports President Bush's efforts to encourage Russia and Georgia to reach agreement on the closure of Russian military bases in Georgia. 
 
Commends President Bush for being the first U.S. President to visit Georgia since its recognition as an independent and sovereign country. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5182-5183; text as passed Senate: CR S5183; text of measure as introduced: CR S5171-5172)
action_date: 2005-05-12
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 S5182-5183; text as passed Senate: CR S5183; text of measure as introduced: CR S5171-5172)
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate