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H.Res. 200

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 26, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
February 26, 2009
Cosponsors (39)
17D 22R
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Recognizes that respect for human rights is a fundamental value and that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Egypt should be a platform for promoting the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. Calls on the Egyptian government to: (1) respect human rights, minority rights, and freedoms of religion and expression; and (2) release Abdel Karim Suleiman and all political activists. Welcomes the government of Egypt's decision to pardon Ayman Nour for medical reasons. Urges the President and the Secretary of State to put human rights and religious freedom developments in Egypt very high on the U.S. government's agenda during meetings with Egyptian officials.

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