“A resolution supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".”
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This section expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) it deplores all forms of political repression and imprisonment; (2) it conveys solidarity with individuals imprisoned worldwide for peacefully expressing political or religious beliefs; (3) it supports U.S. government efforts to condemn political imprisonment, hold accountable regimes persecuting dissenters, raise international awareness of political prisoners, and secure their release through bilateral and multilateral negotiations; (4) the U.S. government should continue such efforts; and (5) October 30 should be designated annually as the International Day of Political Prisoners.