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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Congratulates: (1) the people of Tunisia for holding the first multi-party democratic elections since the outbreak of popular revolutions throughout the Middle East and North Africa; and (2) all newly-elected members, and their parties, of the National Democratic Constituent Assembly.</p> <p> Commends the Tunisian electoral commission for conducting a free and transparent election. </p> <p>Affirms the U.S. national interest in Tunisia's democratic transition and economic prosperity, and urges increased cooperation with the Tunisian government and people. </p> <p> Reaffirms U.S.-Tunisia friendship.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Congratulates: (1) the people of Tunisia for holding the first multi-party democratic elections since the outbreak of popular revolutions throughout the Middle East and North Africa; and (2) all newly-elected members, and their parties, of the National Democratic Constituent Assembly.</p> <p> Commends the Tunisian electoral commission for conducting a free and transparent election. </p> <p>Affirms the U.S. national interest in Tunisia's democratic transition and economic prosperity, and urges increased cooperation with the Tunisian government and people. </p> <p> Reaffirms U.S.-Tunisia friendship.</p>]]></text>
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