[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 366 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 366

 Expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of New 
Zealand, the Right Honorable Helen Clark, on the occasion of her visit 
  to the United States, to express gratitude to the Government of New 
  Zealand for its cooperation with the United States in the campaign 
    against terrorism; and to reaffirm commitment to the continuing 
 expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and 
                              New Zealand.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 20, 2002

  Mr. Leach submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
          referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of New 
Zealand, the Right Honorable Helen Clark, on the occasion of her visit 
  to the United States, to express gratitude to the Government of New 
  Zealand for its cooperation with the United States in the campaign 
    against terrorism; and to reaffirm commitment to the continuing 
 expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and 
                              New Zealand.

Whereas Congress is pleased to welcome the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Right 
        Honorable Helen Clark, on her visit to the United States;
Whereas the United States and New Zealand are two of the world's oldest 
        democracies;
Whereas the United States and New Zealand have a strong natural friendship 
        rooted in our common and unyielding commitment to democracy and freedom, 
        and a belief that such principles are worth defending;
Whereas the Government and people of New Zealand reacted with outrage and deep 
        sympathy for the people of the United States in response to the terrible 
        events of September 11, 2001;
Whereas New Zealand, which has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the United States 
        in defense of our common ideals in virtually every major conflict of the 
        last 100 years, is now joined with the United States in the struggle 
        against terrorism, offering political, intelligence and military 
        (including special forces) support;
Whereas the Government of New Zealand sent military forces to Afghanistan;
Whereas the relationship between the United States and New Zealand extends 
        beyond the current campaign against terrorism and is based on common 
        values, mutual respect, an enduring friendship between our two peoples, 
        and a shared desire to see the world at peace in which all peoples can 
        enjoy the benefits of democratic governance, fundamental human rights, 
        and economic prosperity; and
Whereas this relationship touches on almost every field of international 
        endeavor including a commitment to foster together a stronger and more 
        open international trading system, cooperation on regional and 
        international environment issues and human rights, a joint effort in 
        supporting our respective Antarctic programs, and common membership of 
        key international organizations such as the United Nations and the World 
        Trade Organization: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives, That it is the sense of 
Congress--
            (1) to welcome the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen 
        Clark, to the United States;
            (2) to express profound gratitude to the Government of New 
        Zealand for its expressions of sympathy for the September 11, 
        2001, terrorist attacks and its demonstrated willingness to 
        fully cooperate with the United States in the campaign against 
        terrorism; and
            (3) to reaffirm commitment to the continuing expansion of 
        friendship and cooperation between the United States and New 
        Zealand.
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