H.Res. 130 (111th): Expressing support for the appointment of former Senator George Mitchell as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Feb 04, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. William “Bill” Delahunt [D-MA10]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This resolution was introduced on February 4, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Feb 04, 2009
Cosponsors
106 cosponsors (101D, 5R) (show)
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House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Feb 04, 2009.
4 pages

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2/4/2009--Introduced.
Congratulates Senator George Mitchell on his appointment as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace. Commits to supporting President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and Special Envoy Mitchell in their pursuit of a diplomatic resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab conflicts based on the establishment of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and with recognized borders.

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