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S.Res. 525Senate111th Congress (2009-2011)Passed Congress

A resolution expressing sympathy to the families of those killed in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.

Sponsored by Joseph I. LiebermanSen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-CT)
Introduced May 13, 2010

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3766; text as passed Senate: CR S3766; text of measure as introduced: CR S3721)

May 13, 2010

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3766; text as passed Senate: CR S3766; text of measure as introduced: CR S3721)

May 13, 2010

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Christopher J. Dodd
Sen. Christopher J. DoddD-CT · May 13, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 525, submitted earlier today. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 13, 2010

III

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 525

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 13, 2010

Mr. Lieberman (for himself, Mr. Levin, Mr. McCain, Mr. Kerry, and Mr. Lugar) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Expressing sympathy to the families of those killed in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.

Whereas on March 26, 2010, the Republic of Korea Ship (ROKS) Cheonan was sunk by an external explosion in the vicinity of Baengnyeong Island, Republic of Korea;

Whereas of the 104 members of the crew of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, 46 were killed in this incident, including 6 lost at sea;

Whereas on April 25, 2010, the Government of the Republic of Korea commenced a five-day period of mourning for these 46 sailors;

Whereas the Government of the Republic of Korea continues to lead an international investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan;

Whereas the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea has been a vital anchor for security and stability in Asia for more than 50 years; and

Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea are bound together by the shared values of democracy and the rule of law: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

expresses its sympathy and condolences to the families and loved ones of the sailors of the Republic of Korea Ship (ROKS) Cheonan who were killed in action on March 26, 2010;

(2)

stands in solidarity with the people and the Government of the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident;

(3)

reaffirms its enduring commitment to the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and to the security of the Republic of Korea;

(4)

urges the continuing full cooperation and assistance of the United States Government in aiding the Government of the Republic of Korea as it investigates the cause of the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan;

(5)

urges the international community to provide all necessary support to the Republic of Korea as the Government of the Republic of Korea investigates the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan; and

(6)

further urges the international community to fully and faithfully implement all United Nations Security Council Resolutions pertaining to security on the Korean Peninsula, including United Nations Security Council Resolution 1695 (2006), United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006), and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1874 (2009).