He has indicated he will discuss the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan with the Soviet leader. The resolution we are considering affirms our support for the Presidents intent to discuss directly with Chairman Gorbachev our concerns about the Soviet presence in Afghanistan. It calls upon the President to reiterate our desire to achieve a negotiated political settlement which should include: First. the complete withdrawal of all foreign troops. second. the restoration of the independent and nona. ligned status of Afghanistan. third. selfde. termination for the Afghan people. and fourth. the return of Afghan refugees with safety and honor. The United States must do all It can to end the massive human rights abuses. the suffering and the destruction caused by the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. This res. olution Is an affirmation of our goal.
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