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Article: CONGRESS MOVES HOLY SEE'S UNITED NATIONS OBSERVER MISSION CLOSER TO DIPLOMATIC STATUS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- December 12, 2006
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Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J. (4th CD), issued the following press release:
The Holy See's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations (UN) will be granted diplomatic privileges and immunities when the President signs legislation passed by Congress this weekend, the bill's author Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced today.
"The strong relationship between the U.S. and the Holy See is based on a shared commitment to human dignity. As partners in this effort, we have worked together to advance human rights, religious freedom, justice, equality and the rule of law around the globe. Our mutually beneficial relationship will be strengthened by granting diplomatic privileges and immunities to the ...