Reply #7: From Rep. Wolf , 10th District, VA [View All]

[ChicanoPwr]

This is just like the "Iraq Accountability Act" and the "Syria
Accountability Act" - more American interference around the world.

ADVANCE DEMOCRACY ACT TO BE INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE, HOUSE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 3
Measure Designed to Promote Democracy, Freedom
http://www.house.gov/wolf/news/2005/03-02-ADVANCEact.html

Washington D.C. – Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) and Representatives Frank Wolf (R-VA, 10) and Tom Lantos (D-CA, 12) will hold a press conference on Thursday, March 3, to announce the introduction of the Advance Democratic Values, Address Nondemocratic Countries and Enhance Democracy Act of 2005 or the ADVANCE Democracy Act of 2005.

The legislation is designed to reaffirm that the promotion of democracy, freedom and fundamental rights constitutes an essential element of U.S. foreign policy. It also will strengthen the ability of the State Department to promote democracy, particularly with respect to non-democratic countries. In addition, it will require a study of U.S. democracy assistance to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness.

WHO: Sens. McCain (R-AZ) and Lieberman (D-CT)
Reps. Wolf (R-VA) and Lantos (D-CA)

WHAT: Press Conference

WHEN: 11:30 a.m.,Thursday, March 3, 2005

WHERE: Senate Radio and Television Gallery