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110th Congress > House > Vote 421
Clerk session vote number: 427
Sponsor: LEE, Barbara (D-CA)
Description: Calling on the Government of the People’s Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan
Bill summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to condemn the atrocities taking place in Darfur, Sudan, and end military and economic assistance to the government of Sudan until Sudan stops civilian attacks and engages in peace negotiations.
Recognizes the close relationship between the PRC and Sudan and urges the PRC to use its political, international, and economic
influence to stop the violence in Darfur, Sudan.
Recognizes that the spirit of the Olympics, which is to bring together nations and people from all over the world in peace, is incompatible with actions supporting acts of genocide.
Bill titles: Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan.
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