[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 42 Referred in House (RFH)]

  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 42


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 7, 2003

          Referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Goh Chok 
  Tong, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, expressing 
  gratitude to the Government of Singapore for its strong cooperation 
     with the United States in the campaign against terrorism, and 
 reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the continued expansion of 
  friendship and cooperation between the United States and Singapore.

Whereas Congress is pleased to welcome the Prime Minister of Singapore, His 
        Excellency Goh Chok Tong, on his visit to the United States;
Whereas the United States and Singapore have a strong and enduring friendship;
Whereas the United States and Singapore share a common vision in ensuring the 
        continued peace, stability, and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas Singapore is the 11th largest trading partner of the United States;
Whereas the Government of Singapore reacted with outrage and deep sympathy for 
        the people of the United States in response to the terrorist attacks of 
        September 11, 2001;
Whereas Singapore has joined with the United States in the global struggle 
        against terrorism, offering political, diplomatic, intelligence, and 
        humanitarian support;
Whereas the Government of Singapore stood with the United States as a member of 
        the Coalition for the Immediate Disarmament of Iraq;
Whereas Singapore, which has one of the busiest ports in the world, was the 
        first Asian country to join the Container Security Initiative (CSI), a 
        key United States Customs Service initiative designed to prevent 
        terrorist attacks against the United States and other nations using 
        global sea cargo;
Whereas the relationship between the United States and Singapore extends beyond 
        the current campaign against terrorism and is reinforced by strong ties 
        of culture, commerce, and scientific and technical cooperation; and
Whereas this relationship touches on almost every field of international 
        cooperation, including a common commitment to foster a stronger and more 
        open international trading system: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) welcomes the Prime Minister, His Excellency Goh Chok 
        Tong, to the United States;
            (2) expresses its profound gratitude to the Government of 
        Singapore for its expressions of sympathy and support after the 
        September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and its demonstrated 
        willingness to fully cooperate with the United States in the 
        global campaign against terrorism; and
            (3) reaffirms its commitment to the continued expansion of 
        friendship and cooperation between the United States and 
        Singapore.

            Passed the Senate May 6, 2003.

            Attest:

                                             EMILY J. REYNOLDS,

                                                             Secretary.