H.RES.823
 
Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan.
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Condemns the imposition of a state of emergency in Pakistan by General Pervez Musharraf.

Calls on General Musharraf to restore the Constitution, restore the removed judges to their positions, and release arrested opposition members.

Commends members of the legal profession in Pakistan, opposition politicians, human rights activists, and independent journalists for their opposition to the state of emergency.

Expects General Musharraf to step down as Chief of Army Staff.

Urges that free elections be held before January 15, 2008, as previously scheduled.

Urges President George W. Bush to suspend all military assistance to Pakistan until such conditions have been met.

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William Delahunt (D) (MA-10)
Legislation Slant
Latest Action: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
This action occurred on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 and earned 1 points.
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Introduced in the House on November 14, 2007
Related Bills
H.RES.810