[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 572 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 13, 2000.
Whereas the United States and the Republic of India are two of the world's 
        largest democracies that together represent one-fifth of the world's 
        population and more than one-fourth of the world's economy;
Whereas the United States and India share common ideals and a -vision for the 
        21st century, where freedom and democracy are the strongest foundations 
        for peace and prosperity;
Whereas in keeping with this vision India has given refuge to His Holiness the 
        Dalai Lama, Burmese refugees fleeing repression in Burma, and is a 
        refuge for people in the region struggling for their basic human rights;
Whereas the United States and India are partners in peace with -common interests 
        in and complementary responsibility for ensuring international security 
        and regional peace and stability;
Whereas the United States and India are allies in the cause of -democracy, 
        sharing our experience in nurturing and strengthening democratic 
        institutions throughout the world and fighting the challenge to 
        democratic order from forces such as terrorism;
Whereas the growing partnership between the United States and -India is 
        reinforced by the ties of scholarship, commerce, and increasingly of 
        kinship among our people;
Whereas the industry, enterprise, and cultural contributions of -Americans of 
        Indian heritage have enriched and enlivened the societies of both the 
        United States and India; and
Whereas the bonds of friendship between the United States and -India can be 
        deepened and strengthened through cooperative programs in areas such as 
        education, science and technology, information technology, finance and 
        investment, trade, agriculture, energy, the fight against poverty, 
        improving the environment, infrastructure development, and the 
        eradication of human suffering, disease, and poverty: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
            (1) the United States and the Republic of India should continue to 
        expand and strengthen bilateral security, economic, and political ties 
        for the mutual benefit of both countries, and for the maintenance of 
        peace, stability, and prosperity in South Asia;
            (2) the United States should consider removing existing unilateral 
        legislative and administrative measures imposed against India, which 
        prevent the normalization of United States-India bilateral economic and 
        trade relations;
            (3) established institutional and collaborative mechanisms between 
        the United States and India should be maintained and enhanced to further 
        a robust partnership between the two countries;
            (4) it is vitally important that the United State and India continue 
        to share information and intensify their cooperation in combating 
        terrorism; and
            (5) the upcoming visit of the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari 
        Vajpayee, to the United States is a significant step toward broadening 
        and deepening the friendship and cooperation between United States and 
        India.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.