[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 385 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 385

  Recognizing the great progress made by the people of Ukraine in the 
  establishment of democratic institutions, and supporting a free and 
         transparent presidential election on January 17, 2010.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 22, 2009

Mr. Lugar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Foreign Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the great progress made by the people of Ukraine in the 
  establishment of democratic institutions, and supporting a free and 
         transparent presidential election on January 17, 2010.

Whereas adherence by Ukraine to democratic, transparent, and fair election 
        standards has been necessary for full integration into the community of 
        democracies;
Whereas steps undertaken by Ukraine in recent years, including reform of 
        election laws and regulations, the development of a free and independent 
        press, and the establishment of public institutions that respect human 
        rights and the rule of law, have enhanced Ukraine's progress toward 
        democracy and enhanced prosperity;
Whereas elections in Ukraine in 2004, 2006, and 2007 were determined by the 
        Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to have been 
        consistent with international election standards;
Whereas the United States has closely supported the people of Ukraine in their 
        bold efforts to pursue a free and democratic future following the 
        declaration of their independence in 1991;
Whereas the NATO Freedom Consolidation Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-17; 22 U.S.C. 
        1928 note), signed into law by President George W. Bush on April 9, 
        2007, recognized the progress made by Ukraine toward meeting the 
        responsibilities and obligations for membership in the North Atlantic 
        Treaty Organization (NATO) and designated Ukraine as eligible to receive 
        assistance under the NATO Participation Act of 1994 (title II of Public 
        Law 103-447; 22 U.S.C. 1928 note);
Whereas Ukraine has made steps toward integration within European institutions 
        through a joint European Union-Ukraine Action Plan, as part of the 
        European Neighbourhood Policy; and
Whereas the United States-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission was 
        inaugurated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Ukrainian Foreign 
        Minister Petro Poroshenko on December 9, 2009: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the great progress made by the people of 
        Ukraine in establishing democratic institutions and carrying 
        out peaceful election processes in 2004, 2006, and 2007;
            (2) supports a free and transparent election process in the 
        presidential election in Ukraine on January 17, 2010, that 
        comports with the international election standards of the 
        Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe;
            (3) encourages all parties to respect the independence and 
        territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as the full 
        integration of Ukraine into the international community of 
        democracies; and
            (4) pledges support for the creation of a prosperous free 
        market economy and the strengthening of a free and open 
        democratic system in Ukraine.
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