[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 58 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]






105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 58

To state the sense of the Senate that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation 
    and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is 
 essential for furthering the security interests of the United States, 
Japan and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, and that the people 
of Okinawa deserve recognition for their contributions toward ensuring 
                      the treaty's implementation.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 13, 1997

   Mr. Roth (for himself, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Mack, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. 
McCain, and Mr. Cochran) submitted the following resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

                              May 8, 1997

                Reported by Mr. Helms, without amendment

                              May 20, 1997

                        Considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
To state the sense of the Senate that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation 
    and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is 
 essential for furthering the security interests of the United States, 
Japan and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, and that the people 
of Okinawa deserve recognition for their contributions toward ensuring 
                      the treaty's implementation.

Whereas the Senate finds that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security 
        Between the United States of America and Japan is critical to the 
        security interests of the United States, Japan and the countries of the 
        Asian Pacific region;
Whereas the security relationship between the United States and Japan is the 
        foundation for the security strategy of the United States in the Asia-
        Pacific region;
Whereas strong security ties between the two countries provide a key stabilizing 
        influence in an uncertain post-cold war world;
Whereas this bilateral security relationship makes it possible for the United 
        States and Japan to preserve their interests in the Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas forward-deployed forces of the United States are welcomed by allies of 
        the United States in the region because such forces are critical for 
        maintaining stability in the Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas regional stability has undergirded economic growth and prosperity in the 
        Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas the recognition by allies of the United States of the importance of 
        United States armed forces for security in the Asia-Pacific region 
        confers on the United States irreplaceable good will and diplomatic 
        influence in that region;
Whereas Japan's host nation support is a key element in the ability of the 
        United States to maintain forward-deployed forces in that country;
Whereas the Governments of the United States and Japan, in the Special Action 
        Committee on Okinawa Final Report issued by the United States-Japan 
        Security Consultative Committee established by the two countries, have 
        made commitments to reducing the burdens of United States forces on the 
        people of Okinawa;
Whereas such commitments will maintain the operational capability and readiness 
        of United States forces;
Whereas the people of Okinawa have borne a disproportionate share of the burdens 
        of United States military bases in Japan; and
Whereas gaining the understanding and support of the people of Okinawa in 
        fulfilling these commitments is crucial to effective implementation of 
        the Treaty: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that--
            (1) the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between 
        the United States of America and Japan remains vital to the 
        security interests of the United States and Japan, as well as 
        the security interests of the countries of the Asia-Pacific 
        region; and
            (2) the people of Okinawa deserve special recognition and 
        gratitude for their contributions toward ensuring the treaty's 
        implementation and regional peace and stability.
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