Expressing the concern and support of the House of Representatives for local elected officials under threat of assassination, kidnapping, forcible displacement, and coercion by terrorist organizations in the Republic of Colombia.
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Latest Action · March 31, 2004
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
States that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns all terrorist organizations in the Republic of Colombia for their efforts to undermine and remove local government officials through assassination, kidnapping, coercion, or forcible displacement; (2) expresses its strong support for democratically-elected municipal council members' efforts to continue governing in the face of continuing and increasing terrorist threats; (3) calls upon the Government of Colombia to continue its campaign to restore legitimate governance throughout the country; and (4) commends the efforts by the National Federation of Council Members of Colombia to support local elected officials' struggle against lawlessness and terror.
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