[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 188 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S7308]
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SA 1586. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. McCain) proposed an amendment to the
resolution S. Res. 279, reaffirming the commitment of the United States
to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia; as
follows:
In the preamble, strike the tenth whereas clause and insert
the following:
Whereas the National Democratic Institute (NDI), the
International Republican Institute (IRI), and other
nongovernmental organizations that advance United States
policy objectives abroad have a long history in Cambodia and
respect unique cultural, historical, and religious
differences when promoting policies, engaging local partners,
and building capacity for civil society, democracy, and good
governance;
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