[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 4, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S5156]
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               SENATE RESOLUTION 101--RELATIVE TO ISRAEL

  Mr. BROWN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Finance:

                              S. Res. 101
       Whereas the Congress approved a free trade agreement with 
     Israel on April 29, 1985;
       Whereas the free trade agreement with Israel was designed 
     to increase United States economic ties with Israel;
       Whereas the goal of United States policy in the Middle East 
     is to achieve a lasting peace that brings economic 
     integration and development in the region;
       Whereas economic integration and development in the Middle 
     East can only be achieved through a ``warm'' peace in which 
     diplomats are exchanged, the Arab boycott of Israel has been 
     eliminated, close cooperation between Israel and her 
     neighbors to combat terrorism and international criminal 
     activity has been established, mutual security agreements 
     have been concluded, and agreements have been reached that 
     mutually reduce barriers to the free flow of goods, people, 
     and ideas; and
       Whereas a ``warm'' peace in the Middle East between Israel 
     and her neighbors should be based upon trade and expanding 
     economic development: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that the 
     President should--
       (1) expand the free trade agreement between the United 
     States and Israel to include those countries that sustain a 
     ``warm'' peace with Israel;
       (2) prior to such expansion, and annually thereafter, 
     certify to the Congress that such country or countries have 
     entered into a ``warm'' peace with Israel that includes--
       (A) the recognition of Israel and establishment of full 
     diplomatic relations with Israel, including the exchange of 
     ambassadors;
       (B) eliminating all levels of the Arab boycott of Israel;
       (C) a commitment to a quick response to condemn and punish 
     acts of international terrorism and those who perpetrate 
     them;
       (D) working closely with United States and Israel to remove 
     havens for international terrorists;
       (E) mutual security agreements with Israel;
       (F) extradition agreements with Israel on reciprocal 
     treatment of terrorists; and
       (G) agreements with Israel which ensure the mutual 
     reduction of barriers to the free flow of goods and people; 
     and
       (3) not extend any preferences or trade inducements to a 
     country that is a state-sponsor of terrorism.
     

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