A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Egypt relationship, and urging the Government of Egypt to protect civil liberties and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
Latest Action · February 14, 2012
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egyptian strategic partnership.
Reiterates support for the Egyptian people during a difficult transition towards a more representative democratic government.
Praises the work of U.S. democracy promotion organizations such as the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute, Freedom House, and the International Center for Journalists.
Calls upon Egypt to cease its intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists and to allow non-Egyptian civil society workers to voluntarily leave the country.
Urges Egypt to protect civil liberties for all citizens and promote a vibrant civil society.
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