[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 237 Referred in Senate (RFS)]


109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 237


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 19, 2005

      Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                         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 enduring friendship 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
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
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.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2005.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.