[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 39 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 39

   Congratulating Armenia on its recent accession to the World Trade 
                             Organization.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 28, 2003

   Mr. Andrews (for himself and Mr. Pallone) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Congratulating Armenia on its recent accession to the World Trade 
                             Organization.

Whereas international trade and investment are powerful engines of economic 
        growth that help reduce poverty and create the culture of liberty;
Whereas broader and more comprehensive trade agreements will provide Armenia 
        with greater access to world markets and create new opportunities for 
        employment;
Whereas in 2001, exports from the United States to Armenia totaled $49,870,000 
        and imports to the United States from Armenia totaled $32,920,000;
Whereas Armenia's Gross Domestic Product was $1,970,000,000 in 2001, and the 
        average growth rate during the last four years was 7.2 percent; and
Whereas Armenia has excellent trade relations with the United States, and 
        increased trade with other countries will surely benefit the global 
        community: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives offers its sincere 
congratulations to Armenia on its accession to the World Trade 
Organization in December of 2002.
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