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“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” mentioning Bernard Sanders was published in the Senate section on page S2785 on May 19.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 225--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE
VALUE OF PALESTINIAN AND ISRAELI LIVES AND URGING AN IMMEDIATE CEASE-
FIRE AND DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS TO RESOLVE THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Ms. Warren, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Carper, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Markey, Mr. Ossoff, and Mr. Leahy) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations:
S. Res. 225
Whereas every Palestinian life matters; and
Whereas every Israeli life matters:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) urges an immediate cease-fire to prevent--
(A) any further loss of life; and
(B) further escalation of conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories; and
(2) supports diplomatic efforts--
(A) to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;
(B) to uphold international law; and
(C) to protect the human rights of Israelis and Palestinians.
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