[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 181 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 181

Congratulating President-elect Alejandro Toledo on his election to the 
Presidency of Peru, congratulating the people of Peru for the return of 
   democracy to Peru, and expressing sympathy for the victims of the 
       devastating earthquake that struck Peru on June 23, 2001.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 27, 2001

 Mr. Ballenger (for himself, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Delahunt, Mr. 
  Faleomavaega, Mr. Leach, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Sherman, Mr. 
  Berman, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Hutchinson, Ms. Watson of California, Mr. 
Davis of Florida, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Kucinich, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. 
Tierney, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Ryun of Kansas, Ms. 
  Woolsey, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Peterson of 
Minnesota, Mr. Farr of California, Mr. Olver, Mr. Kennedy of Minnesota, 
    Mr. Etheridge, Ms. Harman, Mr. Condit, Ms. Solis, Mr. Moran of 
 Virginia, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. Herger, Mr. Brown of South Carolina, Mr. 
 Duncan, Mr. Graham, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Saxton, Mr. Crane, Mr. Callahan, 
 and Mr. Flake) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
              to the Committee on International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating President-elect Alejandro Toledo on his election to the 
Presidency of Peru, congratulating the people of Peru for the return of 
   democracy to Peru, and expressing sympathy for the victims of the 
       devastating earthquake that struck Peru on June 23, 2001.

    Resolved, 

SECTION 1. DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS IN PERU AND UNITED STATES-PERUVIAN 
              RELATIONS.

    (a) Findings.--The House of Representatives finds the following:
            (1) The people of Peru have courageously struggled to 
        restore democracy and the rule of law to Peru following the 
        fraudulent elections on May 28, 2000, and the decade of 
        undemocratic rule by former President Alberto Fujimori.
            (2) In elections on April 8 and June 3, 2001, the people of 
        Peru held democratic elections to choose their government.
            (3) These elections were determined by domestic and 
        international observers to be free, fair, transparent, and the 
        legitimate expression of the will of the people of Peru.
            (4) The 2001 elections in Peru form the foundation for a 
        democratic government that represents the will and sovereignty 
        of the people of Peru.
    (b) Statement of Policy Regarding Elections in Peru.--The House of 
Representatives, on behalf of the people of the United States--
            (1) congratulates the people of Peru for the successful 
        completion of free and fair elections held on April 8 and June 
        3, 2001;
            (2) congratulates Alejandro Toledo for his election as 
        President of Peru and his continued strong commitment to 
        democracy;
            (3) congratulates Valentin Paniagua, the current President 
        of Peru, for his commitment to ensuring a stable and peaceful 
        transition to democracy and the rule of law; and
            (4) congratulates the Organization of American States (OAS) 
        Electoral Observer Mission, led by Eduardo Stein, for its 
        service in promoting representative democracy in the Americas 
        by working to ensure free and fair elections in Peru.
    (c) Sense of the House of Representatives Regarding Relations 
Between the United States and Peru.--It is the sense of the House of 
Representatives that--
            (1) the United States should expand its cooperation with 
        the Government of Peru to promote--
                    (A) the strengthening of democratic institutions 
                and the rule of law in Peru; and
                    (B) economic development and an improved quality of 
                life for citizens of both countries;
            (2) the Governments of the United States and Peru should 
        act in solidarity to promote democracy and respect for human 
        rights in the Western Hemisphere and throughout the world; and
            (3) the Governments of the United States and Peru should 
        enhance cooperation to confront common threats such as 
        corruption and trafficking in illicit narcotics and arms.

SEC. 2. EARTHQUAKE OF JUNE 23, 2001, IN PERU.

    (a) Findings.--The House of Representatives finds the following:
            (1) On the afternoon of June 23, 2001, a devastating and 
        deadly earthquake with a magnitude of 8.1 on the Richter scale 
        struck Peru, killing at least 97 people, injuring thousands, 
        and leaving thousands more homeless and sleeping in the streets 
        in freezing temperatures.
            (2) The earthquake has left significant damage throughout 
        southeastern Peru, including the devastation of mountain 
        villages, and severe damage in the historic, colonial city of 
        Arequipa.
            (3) An aftershock of 5.7 on the Richter scale has already 
        been recorded and additional aftershocks are expected to occur.
            (4) The people of Peru have displayed strength, courage, 
        and determination to rebuild in the aftermath of this 
        earthquake.
            (5) Peru has appealed to the International Committee of the 
        Red Cross and other relief organizations in the international 
        community for economic assistance to meet the relief and 
        reconstruction needs of Peru in the aftermath of this 
        earthquake.
            (6) The United States has offered technical and monetary 
        assistance to Peru through the United States Agency for 
        International Development.
    (b) Statement of Policy.--The House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses--
                    (A) deep sympathy to the people of Peru for the 
                tragic losses suffered as a result of the earthquake of 
                June 23, 2001; and
                    (B) support for the efforts of the people of Peru 
                to rebuild their homes and lives;
            (2) expresses support for relief and reconstruction 
        assistance to Peru provided by international relief agencies 
        and the international community, including the United States 
        Agency for International Development;
            (3) urges the President of the United States to encourage 
        such entities to expedite such assistance; and
            (4) encourages assistance by other countries and 
        organizations to alleviate the suffering of the people of Peru 
        and to assist them in rebuilding their homes and lives.
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