[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 134 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 134

Acknowledging the deepening relationship between the United States and 
 the Republic of Djibouti and recognizing Djibouti's role in combating 
                               terrorism.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 1, 2003

   Mr. Royce (for himself, Mr. Payne, Mr. Flake, and Mr. Jefferson) 
 submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to 
                the Committee on International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Acknowledging the deepening relationship between the United States and 
 the Republic of Djibouti and recognizing Djibouti's role in combating 
                               terrorism.

Whereas the Republic of Djibouti attained independence in 1977 and has since 
        maintained good relations with the United States;
Whereas Djibouti lies at the junction of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, a 
        strategic maritime passage;
Whereas during the first Persian Gulf War, Djibouti provided important 
        assistance to the United States and its coalition partners, including 
        access to its modern ports and airports;
Whereas the Republic of Djibouti is a voice of moderation in the African Union, 
        the Organization of the Islamic Conference, and the Arab League;
Whereas for over a decade, Djibouti has been a force for stability in the 
        conflict-prone Horn of Africa;
Whereas since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Djibouti has been a 
        full and active partner with the United States in the global war on 
        terrorism;
Whereas Djibouti has hosted United States military forces for over one year and 
        has allowed United States and other coalition military forces to conduct 
        extensive training exercises;
Whereas the United States Central Command has chosen Djibouti as the 
        headquarters of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, a key 
        anchor of the United States Central Command's antiterrorist efforts;
Whereas President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti visited the 
        United States in January, 2003 to discuss strengthening bilateral 
        cooperation, economic development, and other issues, and was warmly 
        received by President George W. Bush and members of his cabinet;
Whereas Djibouti suffers one of the highest infant mortality rates in Africa;
Whereas the executive branch plans to establish an office of the United States 
        Agency for International Development in Djibouti;
Whereas the executive branch recently established a transmission facility in 
        Djibouti to support international broadcasting by the United States of 
        Arabic language programs throughout the Middle East; and
Whereas Djibouti is a key ally of the United States in a strategically important 
        region: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) acknowledges the deepening relationship between the 
        United States and the Republic of Djibouti;
            (2) recognizes the support and assistance Djibouti has 
        provided in combating terrorism;
            (3) applauds the Republic of Djibouti for welcoming the 
        presence of United States military forces for training and 
        other purposes; and
            (4) encourages expanded relations between the United States 
        and the Republic of Djibouti on issues of importance to the two 
        countries, including assistance programs aimed at promoting 
        economic development in Djibouti.
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