WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution honoring former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was recently fatally shot during election campaigning, hailing him for laying a “lasting foundation” for the two countries’ partnership.
The resolution was introduced by senators including William Hagerty, a former U.S. ambassador to Japan, and won unanimous consent.
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