[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 81 (Friday, June 23, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S5757]
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 EXPRESSING THE CONDEMNATIONS OF THE CONTINUED EGREGIOUS VIOLATIONS OF 
                HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

  Mr. COVERDELL. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to 
the immediate consideration of Calendar 594, House concurrent 
resolution 304.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent 
resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 304) expressing the 
     condemnation of the continued egregious violations of human 
     rights in the Republic of Belarus, the lack of progress 
     toward the establishment of democracy and the rule of law in 
     Belarus, calling on President Alyaksandr Lukashenka's regime 
     to engage in negotiations with the representatives of the 
     opposition and to restore the constitutional rights of the 
     Belarusian people, and calling on the Russian Federation to 
     respect the sovereignty of Belarus.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
concurrent resolution.
  Mr. COVERDELL. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed 
to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon 
table, and any statements be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 304) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The distinguished Senator from West Virginia 
is recognized.
  Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak out of 
order for not to exceed 15 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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