[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 278 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 278

Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections 
                             in March 2008.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 19, 2007

 Ms. Ros-Lehtinen (for herself and Mr. Lantos) submitted the following 
 concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                                Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections 
                             in March 2008.

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 dramatically improved its record on human rights and 
        routinely holds free and fair elections in a multiparty system, as 
        evidenced by Taiwan's first democratic presidential election in 1996, 
        second in 2000, and third in 2004;
Whereas the democratic and open presidential elections in 2000 mark the first 
        transfer of power from one party to another in Taiwan's history;
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 Taiwan is one of the strongest democratic allies of the United States in 
        the Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas it is United States policy to support and strengthen democracy around 
        the world;
Whereas, with its stable democratic system and impressive economic prowess, 
        Taiwan stands apart from many equally young democracies whose freedom 
        and liberty have been severely challenged;
Whereas Taiwan's young democracy faces constant military threat and intimidation 
        from neighboring China; and
Whereas the United States Congress has organized congressional delegations to 
        witness the electoral process in thriving democracies, including 
        elections in Taiwan: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of the Congress that--
            (1) the United States Government should reaffirm its 
        unwavering commitment to Taiwan's democracy and security; and
            (2) international delegations should be encouraged to visit 
        Taiwan for the purpose of witnessing the presidential elections 
        in March 2008.
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