H.Con.Res.61 - Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation's continued membership in the G8 should be conditioned on its compliance with its international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards.
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Latest Action · February 25, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Notes the undemocratic nature of the government of the Russian Federation's actions and policies restricting political and media freedoms and its failure to protect human rights.
Condemns Russia's violation of the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Calls upon the President to urge the governments of the other six original G8 member states to condition Russia's continued G8 membership on its adherence to the shared values of the organization's members.
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