Commends the Sri Lankan Government for its commitment to democracy and improvements in the area of human rights. Calls on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to stop fighting and return to the negotiating table with the Government of Sri Lanka in order to find a lasting settlement between the parties. Declares the belief that a political solution which guarantees appropriate constitutional structures and adequate protection of minority rights is the path to a lasting peace in Sri Lanka.
Calls on the parties engaging in terrorism to reject those methods and engage in dialogue. Expresses the willingness of the United States to help resolve the conflict.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9039-9040)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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