[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 437 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 437

Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign 
 against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance 
 to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, 
  and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and 
                     prosperous economy in Turkey.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              July 9, 2002

  Mr. Wynn (for himself, Ms. Granger, Mr. Wexler, Mr. Whitfield, Mr. 
  Hastings of Florida, Mr. Houghton, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr. Pitts, Mr. 
 Oxley, Mr. Berman, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Nethercutt, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Davis 
  of Florida, Mrs. Tauscher, Mr. Burton of Indiana, and Mr. Bereuter) 
 submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to 
                the Committee on International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign 
 against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance 
 to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, 
  and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and 
                     prosperous economy in Turkey.

Whereas the United States and the Republic of Turkey have long been allies and 
        share a commitment to preserving global peace and stability;
Whereas Turkey has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the war on terrorism;
Whereas Turkey was the first country with a predominantly Muslim population to 
        offer direct military participation in Operation Enduring Freedom;
Whereas the use of the Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, from which thousands of 
        United States transport planes have taken off since the beginning of 
        Operation Enduring Freedom, has greatly facilitated the campaign in 
        Afghanistan;
Whereas Turkey, the only member nation of NATO with a predominantly Muslim 
        population, will assume command of the International Security and 
        Assistance Force in Afghanistan;
Whereas Turkey faced financial and currency crises and a recession in 2000 and 
        2001;
Whereas Turkey's fiscal discipline and actions to restore confidence in the 
        banking system have laid the foundation for sound economic recovery, 
        which has already begun;
Whereas the future growth and prosperity of Turkey depend in large measure on 
        encouraging more foreign investment in Turkey and improving trade 
        relations; and
Whereas the United States is interested in building a broader investment and 
        trading relationship with Turkey: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the Republic of Turkey for its steadfast 
        commitment to, and cooperation in, the war against terrorism, 
        including--
                    (A) Turkey's immediate condemnation of the 
                terrorist attacks against the United States that 
                occurred on September 11, 2001;
                    (B) Turkey's offers to the United States of troops, 
                the use of air bases, increased force protection for 
                United States military personnel and equipment in 
                Turkey, and diplomatic overflight clearances;
                    (C) Turkey's deployment of hundreds of troops to 
                Afghanistan to participate in the initial phase of the 
                International Security Assistance Force; and
                    (D) Turkey's willingness to participate in and lead 
                the International Security Assistance Force in 
                Afghanistan and assist the United States in training 
                the new Afghan security forces; and
            (2) commends Turkey for implementing economic reforms, 
        particularly those which increase privatization and improve the 
        investment climate in Turkey.
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