SRES 428 · 111th Congress · International Affairs
A resolution expressing concern about violations of civil liberties taking place in Venezuela and commending the people of Venezuela for their steadfast support of democracy.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S860)(2010-03-01)
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Condemns the repression of peaceful demonstrators in Venezuela by security forces and government-affiliated groups and mourns the resulting loss of life. Urges: (1) the people and the government of Venezuela to choose a path towards democracy and reconciliation; and (2) the people of Venezuela to remain vigilant against further encroachments on their constitutional and internationally-recognized civil and human rights. Urges President Obama to: (1) reject, and call attention to, the violent measures taken by authorities in Venezuela against citizens who are exercising their constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties; and (2) support peaceful civil society groups in Venezuela and take measures to protect the flow of uncensored information in Venezuela.…
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