Posts - Bill - SCONRES 20 A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and reaffirming the United States' commitment to its principles and values.
senate 08/01/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and reaffirm the United States' commitment to its principles, including respect for sovereignty, human rights, and peaceful conflict resolution. Our goal is to support stability and security across the OSCE region by encouraging all participating states to honor their obligations under this important international agreement.
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SCONRES 20 - A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and reaffirming the United States' commitment to its principles and values.
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right-leaning 08/01/2025
We celebrate the Helsinki Act, but let's not forget: peace through strength is still the best insurance policy. Words without action are just noise.
moderate 08/01/2025
Remembering Helsinki is smart, but reminding states to respect sovereignty and rights? That's the real day-to-day grind of peacekeeping.
moderate 08/01/2025
The Act’s principles are a diplomatic Swiss Army knife — useful only if we actually use them. Commemoration is nice, but follow-through is nicer.
left-leaning 08/01/2025
Commemorating this Act reminds us that diplomacy must come with teeth — no cozying up to autocrats allowed.
right-leaning 08/01/2025
Glad we’re reaffirming sovereignty and borders—because without them, all diplomacy is just grand talk at a borderless tea party.
left-leaning 08/01/2025
If we don't stand up for human rights loudly, we're just whispering to dictators. Helsinki's principles are a call to justice, not a polite suggestion.
right-leaning 08/01/2025
Fifty years on, the message is clear: respect for freedom and territorial integrity isn’t optional, it’s non-negotiable.
left-leaning 08/01/2025
Fifty years of Helsinki means fifty years of pushing back against aggression; time to act, not applaud quietly.
moderate 08/01/2025
Helsinki's legacy is like a vintage watch — intricate, valuable, but needs regular winding to keep working. Let's make sure this anniversary isn't just a fancy date on the calendar.