III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 30 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2007 Mr. Dodd submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act responsibly and use dialogue to resolve the crisis and ensure a free and transparent democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law.

That Congress— (1)acknowledges and welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991; (2)urges all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act responsibly and use dialogue to resolve the crisis; (3)urges all sides to adhere to the rule of law and resolve disputes in a peaceful manner consistent with Ukraine’s democratic values and national interest, in keeping with its commitments as a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); (4)expresses strong and continuing support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights; (5)pledges its continued assistance to the strengthening of a free and transparent democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law and the continued development of a free market economy in Ukraine; and (6)reaffirms its commitment to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and assumption of Ukraine’s rightful place as a full member of the international community of democracies.