PUBLIC LAW 100-16—MAR. 27, 1987 Whereas recent developments such as the deceptive withdrawal of six Soviet regiments, a "national reconciliation" scheme which leaves a regime opposed by an overwhelming majority of the Afghan people, and a ceasefire proposal with no provision for the withdrawal of Soviet forces suggest no change in the Soviet goal in Afghanistan; Whereas the only credible indicator of Soviet commitment to negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan will be their agreement at the Geneva negotiations to a prompt and complete withdrawal of all their troops and full self-determination for the Afghan people; Whereas, since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the Congress has in numerous resolutions declared the solidarity of the American people with the struggle of the Afghan people against the Soviet invaders; and Whereas the people of Afghanistan observe March 21 as the traditional start of their new year and as a symbol of their nation's rebirth: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating March 21, 1987, as Afghanistan Day, and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved March 27, 1987.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 63: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): Mar. 17, considered and passed Senate. Mar. 19, considered and passed House.
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