[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 154 Referred in Senate (RFS)]







104th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 154




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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 22, 1996

      Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
To congratulate the Republic of China on Taiwan on the occasion of its 
first direct and democratic presidential election and the inauguration 
                           of its president.

    Whereas March 23, 1996, was the first time in the history of the 
            Republic of China on Taiwan that a presidential election 
            was held through direct popular vote by the people of 
            Taiwan;
    Whereas the election was held under great difficulties caused by 
            extensive military threats from the People's Republic of 
            China; and
    Whereas the presidential inauguration will be held on May 20, 1996, 
            and should be honored: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That--
            (1) the Congress congratulates the people of Taiwan on 
        holding their first direct and democratic presidential 
        election;
            (2) the United States continues its commitment to move 
        nations toward freedom and democracy; and
            (3) the United States is committed to encouraging and 
        protecting its democratic friends on Taiwan, within the 
        framework of the Taiwan Relations Act.

            Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 1996.

            Attest:

                                                ROBIN H. CARLE,

                                                                 Clerk.

                              By Linda Nave,

                                                          Deputy Clerk.