That it is the sense of the Senate that—
President Juan Manuel Santos has restructured and significantly strengthened the environmental sector and management capacity of the Colombian Government and has led the country to become a global environmental leader;
President Santos has enhanced public awareness of the importance of protecting indigenous cultures and of the indispensable role of indigenous people in protecting the environment;
President Santos’ efforts to protect Colombia’s biodiversity will provide lasting benefits to future generations of Colombians and to the international community; and
President Santos should be recognized and commended for these efforts and achievements.