A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 30, 2013)
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) a two-state solution is the only outcome to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict which can ensure Israel's survival as a secure, democratic homeland for the Jewish people and fulfill the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for their own state; (2) achievement of a two-state solution that would enhance stability and security in the Middle East is a fundamental U.S. security interest; (3) while only Israel and Palestine can make the difficult choices necessary to end their conflict, the United States remains indispensable to any viable effort to achieve that goal; (4) Secretary of State John Kerry is to be commended for his efforts to advance a negotiated two-state solution; and (5) the Senate pledges its support for a sustained U.S. diplomatic initiative to help Israel and Palestine conclude an agreement to end their conflict.
What just happenedJul 30, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6078-6079)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 30, 2013
- Jul 30, 2013IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6078-6079)
- Jul 30, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate