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IV 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 237 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2005 Mr. Chabot (for himself, Mr. Wexler, Mr. Brown of Ohio, and Mr. Rohrabacher) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress welcoming President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States on September 20, 2005.

Whereas for more than 50 years an iron-clad relationship has existed between the United States and Taiwan which has been of enormous economic, cultural, and strategic benefit to both nations; Whereas the United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a clear vision for the 21st century, where freedom and democracy are the foundations for peace, prosperity, and progress; Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated its unequivocal support for human rights and a commitment to the democratic ideals of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, rule of law, and free and fair elections routinely held in a multiparty system; Whereas the upcoming September 20, 2005, visit to the United States of Taiwan’s President Chen Shui-bian is another significant step in broadening and deepening the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan; Whereas on September 20, 2005, Taiwan’s President Chen Shui-bian will be presented the Human Rights Award by the Congressional Human Rights Caucus for his efforts in promoting tolerance, democracy, and human rights; Whereas Taiwan’s President Chen Shui-bian will bring a strong message from the Taiwanese people that Taiwan will cooperate and support the United States campaign against international terrorism and efforts to rebuild and bring democracy and stability to Afghanistan and Iraq; and Whereas the Government of Taiwan has donated $2 million to the Government of the United States to help with relief efforts in the devastated areas of the Gulf Coast of the United States stricken by Hurricane Katrina: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1)offers its warmest welcome to President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States on September 20, 2005; (2)asks President Chen Shui-bian to communicate to the people of Taiwan the support of Congress and of the American people; (3)recognizes that the visit of President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States is a significant step toward broadening and deepening the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan; (4)recognizes the commitment and efforts of President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to maintain the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait; (5)congratulates President Chen Shui-bian on his receiving the Human Rights Award from the Congressional Human Rights Caucus; and (6)thanks President Chen Shui-bian and the government and people of Taiwan for their contribution to relief efforts in the devastated areas of the Gulf Coast of the United States stricken by Hurricane Katrina.