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<title>A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Russian Federation should turn over Edward Snowden to United States authorities, and for other purposes.</title>
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<action-date>2013-07-18</action-date>
<action-desc>Introduced in Senate</action-desc>
<summary-text><![CDATA[<p>Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Russian Federation's willingness to shelter Edward Snowden is negatively impacting bilateral relations with the United States; (2) the Russian Federation should turn Edward Snowden over to U.S. authorities so he can stand trial in the United States; (3) the President should consider options, including recommending a different location for the September 2013 G20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, should the Russian Federation continue to shelter Mr. Snowden; and (4) the United States should consider all economic and diplomatic options when pursuing Mr. Snowden.</p>]]></summary-text>
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