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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Supports Macedonia's aspirations to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).</p> <p>Recognizes the cooperation between Vermont and Macedonia and the joint military partnership between the Vermont National Guard and the Army of Macedonia. </p> <p>Recognizes the significant benefits of closer economic and political ties between NATO members and Macedonia. </p> <p>Appreciates Macedonia's efforts in advancing peace, democracy, and stability. </p> <p>Calls on the Administration and the Department of State to work with Greece and NATO allies to ensure that bilateral disputes do not impede Macedonia's NATO accession. </p> <p>Urges NATO members to formally extend an invitation to Macedonia to join NATO at the NATO Summit in the United Kingdom in September 2014.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>Affirming the support of the United States for Macedonia's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).</title>
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