[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 69 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 69

 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume 
 normal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan, and 
                          for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 16, 2005

Mr. Tancredo (for himself, Mr. Souder, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Towns, and 
 Mr. Shimkus) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
          referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume 
 normal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan, and 
                          for other purposes.

Whereas the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan have established a vibrant 
        and pluralistic democracy on the island of Taiwan;
Whereas the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan have conducted 3 
        successful Presidential elections, successive elections for members of 
        their national legislature, numerous local elections, and one national 
        referendum;
Whereas Taiwan has never been under the jurisdiction of the Communist government 
        in Beijing, which continues to illegitimately claim sovereignty over 
        Taiwan and its 23,000,000 citizens;
Whereas the Shanghai Communique, which maintains that there is ``One China'' and 
        that ``Taiwan is part of China,'' was established without the 
        consultation of the people of Taiwan;
Whereas Communist China has since used the ``One China Policy'' to block 
        Taiwan's membership and full participation in international 
        organizations and events ranging from the United Nations and the World 
        Health Organization to the Olympics;
Whereas the ``One China Policy'' is effectively obsolete, and does not the 
        reflect the obvious reality that Taiwan has, is, and continues to 
        effectively function as an independent and sovereign nation;
Whereas the Republic of China and the United States maintained formal diplomatic 
        relations until 1979;
Whereas former President Jimmy Carter abruptly severed diplomatic ties with the 
        Republic of China in 1979 and terminated the Mutual Defense Treaty 
        between the two nations without consulting or seeking the approval of 
        Congress;
Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act was approved by Congress later that year 
        codifying into law the basis for continued commercial, cultural, and 
        other relations between the United States and Taiwan;
Whereas former President Ronald Reagan issued the ``Six Assurances'' to Taiwan 
        in July 1982, including the assurance that ``[t]he United States would 
        not formally recognize Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan''; and
Whereas the Republic of China on Taiwan has been a steadfast ally of the United 
        States and a responsible and compassionate member of the world 
        community: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That--
            (1) the United States commends the people of the Republic 
        of China on Taiwan for establishing a flourishing, multi-party 
        democracy and for their dedication to democratic ideals and 
        human rights; and
            (2) it is the sense of Congress that--
                    (A) the President of the United States should 
                abandon the fundamentally flawed ``One China Policy'' 
                in favor of a more realistic ``One China, One Taiwan 
                Policy'' that recognizes the Republic of China on 
                Taiwan as a sovereign government, separate from the 
                Communist regime in Beijing;
                    (B) the President of the United States should begin 
                the process of resuming normal diplomatic relations 
                with the Republic of China on Taiwan; and
                    (C) the Republic of China on Taiwan should be 
                permitted to participate as a full member in 
                international organizations for which statehood is a 
                requirement for membership.
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