[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 278 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 278


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 6, 2008

      Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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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; 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.

            Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2008.

            Attest:

                                            LORRAINE C. MILLER,

                                                                 Clerk.