[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 19, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S2785]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 225--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE 
 VALUE OF PALESTINIAN AND ISRAELI LIVES AND URGING AN IMMEDIATE CEASE-
FIRE AND DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS TO RESOLVE THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

  Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Ms. Warren, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Kaine, Mr. 
Carper, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Markey, Mr. Ossoff, 
and Mr. Leahy) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Foreign Relations:

                              S. Res. 225

       Whereas every Palestinian life matters; and
       Whereas every Israeli life matters:
       Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) urges an immediate cease-fire to prevent--
       (A) any further loss of life; and
       (B) further escalation of conflict in Israel and the 
     Palestinian territories; and
       (2) supports diplomatic efforts--
       (A) to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;
       (B) to uphold international law; and
       (C) to protect the human rights of Israelis and 
     Palestinians.

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