[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Res. 344 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 344

Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore on the occasion of his visit 
    to the United States, expressing gratitude to the Government of 
Singapore for its support in the reconstruction of Iraq and its strong 
 cooperation with the United States in the campaign against terrorism, 
and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the continued expansion 
 of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Singapore.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 28, 2004

     Mr. Bond (for himself and Mr. Lugar) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

                             April 29, 2004

                Reported by Mr. Lugar, without amendment

                              May 3, 2003

                        Considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore on the occasion of his visit 
    to the United States, expressing gratitude to the Government of 
Singapore for its support in the reconstruction of Iraq and its strong 
 cooperation with the United States in the campaign against terrorism, 
and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the continued expansion 
 of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Singapore.

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 a member of the coalition for the reconstruction of Iraq 
        and is a strong supporter of the efforts of the coalition to stabilize 
        and rebuild Iraq;
Whereas Singapore is a steadfast partner with the United States in the global 
        campaign against terrorism and has worked closely with the United States 
        to fight terrorism around the world;
Whereas Singapore is a core member of the Proliferation Security Initiative and 
        is committed to preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass 
        destruction;
Whereas Singapore has provided valuable support to the United States Armed 
        Forces, including permitting such Forces to use the state-of-the-art 
        Changi Naval Base;
Whereas Singapore is the 11th largest trading partner of the United States;
Whereas Singapore was the first country in Asia to enter into a free trade 
        agreement with the United States;
Whereas Singapore, which has one of the busiest ports in the world, was the 
        first country in Asia to join the Container Security Initiative (CSI), a 
        key initiative of the United States Customs Service that is designed to 
        prevent terrorist attacks through the use of cargo;
Whereas Singapore is a leader in biological research, has established a regional 
        Emerging Diseases Intervention Center, and is leading efforts to respond 
        to new health threats, including emerging diseases and the use of 
        biological agents;
Whereas the relationship between the United States and Singapore is reinforced 
        by strong ties of culture, values, commerce, and scientific cooperation; 
        and
Whereas relationship and international cooperation between the United States and 
        Singapore is important and valuable to both countries: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) welcomes the Prime Minister of Singapore, His 
        Excellency Goh Chok Tong, to the United States;
            (2) expresses profound gratitude to the Government of 
        Singapore for its assistance in Iraq and its support in the 
        global campaign against terrorism; and
            (3) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the 
        continued expansion of friendship and cooperation between the 
        United States and Singapore.
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