97 STAT. 716 PUBLIC LAW 98-98 —SEPT. 28, 1983 (7) finds that this tragic incident, and the Soviet Govern- ment's refusal to acknowledge responsibility for its wanton conduct, will make it more difficult for the United States and other nations to accept the Soviet Union as a responsible member of the international community; and (8) urges our allies and other nations to cooperate with the United States in continuing to demand that the Soviet Govern- ment unequivocally apologize for its actions, fully compensate the families of the innocent victims, and agree to abide by internationaly recognized and established procedures which are purposefully designed to prevent the occurrence of such tragedies. Approved September 28, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 353 (S.J. Res. 158): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): Sept. 14, considered and passed House. Sept. 15, considered and passed Senate. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 19, No. 39 (1983): Sept. 28, Presidential statement.
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