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H.Res. 742

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Condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.
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Introduced
Latest Action · August 1, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1384-1385)
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
July 26, 2012
Cosponsors (6)
4D 2R
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Condemns Russia for: (1) supporting the criminal regime of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, (2) transferring weapons to the Assad regime, and (3) opposing resolutions from the U.N. Security Council regarding Syria. Concludes that Russian actions have: (1) enabled the Assad regime to maintain power and perpetrate mass atrocities; and (2) undermined U.S. national security interests, as well as the stability of the entire Middle East. Urges Russia to: (1) end weapons transfers to the Assad regime; (2) call on the Assad regime to end all violence against civilians; (3) support international sanctions against Syria; and (4) support a peaceful transition of Syrian government leadership, starting with the early departure of Bashar al-Assad.

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