Emanuel, Co-Chairman of Congressional Serbian Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel has become the co-chair of the Congressional Serbian Caucus, a bipartisan group of legislators dedicated to maintaining and strengthening the historical alliance between the United States and Serbia.
The Congressional Serbian Caucus will seek to raise awareness and increase friendly relations between the United States and Serbia. The Caucus will educate Members of Congress on the issues affecting the present political, economical and security climate in Serbia and the Balkans.
In this time of transition in Serbia, the United States needs to maintain a strong alliance with the pro-democratic forces, Emanuel said. We should take an international lead in supporting Serbia as they look to stabilize their young government.
In April 2003, the House passed Emanuels resolution (H. Res. 149) honoring the life of slain Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic, who was tragically assassinated outside his office in Belgrade on March 12, 2003. In July 2004, Emanuel met with Serbias recently elected President, Boris Tadic, during his visit to Washington, D.C.
Our nations share a mutual admiration for democracy, which is never a guarantee or foregone conclusion, Emanuel said on the House floor. The Serbian people are our fellow countrymen and allies because they embrace the value of democracy and freedom.
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