III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 385 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 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

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.