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        <text>Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)</text>
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        <text>Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.</text>
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        <text>Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.</text>
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        <text>Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5511)</text>
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        <fullName>Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Supports the goals of the International Day of Democracy.</p> <p> Recognizes the importance of civil society to the healthy development of nations. </p> <p>Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the protection and advancement of democracy throughout the world. </p> <p>Condemns the use of restrictions, coercion, threats, or force to impede the activities of civil society organizations. </p> <p>Recognizes the important role diplomacy plays in defending global civil society and creating new openings for civic space.</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>Supports the goals of the International Day of Democracy.</p> <p> Recognizes the importance of civil society to the healthy development of nations. </p> <p>Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the protection and advancement of democracy throughout the world. </p> <p>Condemns the use of restrictions, coercion, threats, or force to impede the activities of civil society organizations. </p> <p>Recognizes the important role diplomacy plays in defending global civil society and creating new openings for civic space.</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>Supports the goals of the International Day of Democracy.</p> <p> Recognizes the importance of civil society to the healthy development of nations. </p> <p>Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the protection and advancement of democracy throughout the world. </p> <p>Condemns the use of restrictions, coercion, threats, or force to impede the activities of civil society organizations. </p> <p>Recognizes the important role diplomacy plays in defending global civil society and creating new openings for civic space.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with civil society in the face of mounting restrictions on civil society organizations.</title>
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