A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, and the political crisis in Pakistan.

2/7/2008--Introduced.
Conveys the condolences of the people of the United States to the people of Pakistan on the tragic loss of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Condemns the December 2007 murder of Benazir Bhutto and the slaughter of at least 165 other Pakistani citizens in this attack and the prior attempt on Benazir Bhutto's life. Calls upon the government of Pakistan to:
(1) bring the perpetrators to justice and to support an independent inquiry into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto;
(2) ensure that free elections are held on February 18, 2008, as scheduled;
(3) end the harassment of judges, opposition party activists, and lawyers; and
(4) end restrictions on the media and freedom of speech. Calls upon the President to:
(1) review U.S. aid to Pakistan to ensure that all assistance furthers the common goals shared by the people of Pakistan and the United States, with specific reference to combating violent radicalism and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan; and
(2) suspend weapons transfers to Pakistan if such conditions are not met.


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Sponsor

• Sen. Joseph Biden [D, DE]
• and 9 Co-Sponsors
  • Sen. Max Baucus [D, MT]
  • Sen. Robert Casey [D, PA]
  • Sen. Susan Collins [R, ME]
  • Sen. Richard Durbin [D, IL]
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D, CA]
  • Sen. Thomas Harkin [D, IA]
  • Sen. Robert Menéndez [D, NJ]
  • Barack Obama
  • Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV]
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Committees

• Senate Foreign Relations

Amendments

This bill has no amendments.

Amendments to S.Res.445

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February 07, 2008

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• Introduced on Feb 07, 2008.
• Feb 07, 2008: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S795-796)
• Feb 07, 2008: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Related Issue Areas:

• Foreign policy
• Administration of justice
• Assassination
• Bombings
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• Civil liberties
• Commemorations
• Communications
• Congressional tributes
• Criminal investigation
• Criminal justice
• Democracy
• Election administration
• Elections
• Foreign aid
• Foreign leaders
• Freedom of speech
• Freedom of the press
• Human rights
• International affairs
• Law
• Military assistance
• Opposition (Political science)
• Pakistan
• Political prisoners
• Political violence
• Politics and government
• President and foreign policy
• Presidents
• Sanctions (International law)
• Security measures
• South Asia

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February 06, 2008 Introduced Bill: S.Res.445

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, and the political crisis in Pakistan.

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