[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1762-E1763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 220--COMMENDING HUNGARY AND ROMANIA ON THE 
      SIGNING OF A TREATY OF UNDERSTANDING, COOPERATION, AND GOOD 
                             NEIGHBORLINESS

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, representatives of 
Hungary and Romania signed a ``Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and 
Good Neighborliness'' in the Romanian city of Timisoara/Temesvar. The 
important document was signed by Hungarian Prime Minister Gyula Horn 
and Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Vacaroiu. The treaty represents 
another milestone in the process of reconciliation and improved 
relations between these two important Central European countries.
  Mr. Speaker, with the support of our distinguished colleague from 
Ohio, Mr. Hoke, yesterday I introduced House Concurrent Resolution 220 
commending the leaders of both countries for this important action. I 
invite my colleagues to join us in cosponsoring this resolution and ask 
for their support of this important piece of legislation.
  The text of our resolution reads as follows:

                            H. Con. Res. 220

       Commending the Governments of Hungary and Romania on the 
     occasion of the signing of a Treaty of Understanding, 
     Cooperation and Good Neighborliness.
       Whereas on September 16, 1996, a ``Treaty of Understanding, 
     Cooperation and good Neighborliness between Romania and the 
     Republic of Hungary'' was signed by Gyula Horn, Prime 
     Minister of the Republic of Hungary, and by Nicolae Vacaroiu, 
     Prime Minister of Romania, in Timisoara/Temesvar, Romania;
       Whereas this agreement between the two governments is an 
     important step in contributing to the stability of that 
     region and to reconciliation and cooperation among the 
     nations of Central and Eastern Europe;
       Whereas this agreement will enhance the participation of 
     both countries in the Partnership for Peace program and will 
     contribute to and facilitate their closer cooperation with 
     the members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the 
     eventual entry of these countries into full NATO 
     participation; and
       Whereas this agreement is a further significant step in the 
     process of reconciliation between Hungary and Romania and 
     reflects the desire and effort of both countries to improve 
     their economic cooperation, to foster the free movement of 
     peoples between their countries, to expand military 
     relationships, and to increase cultural and educational 
     cooperation: Now therefore, be it
       Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
     concurring), That the Congress--
       (1) commends the farsighted leadership shown by both the 
     government of Hungary and the government of Romania in 
     reaching agreements on the Treaty of Understanding, 
     Cooperation and Good Neighborliness signed on September 16, 
     1996;
       (2) commends the frank, open, and reasoned political 
     dialogue between officials of Hungary and Romania which led 
     to the treaty;
       (3) commends the two countries for their effort to foster 
     improved relations in all fields; and

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       (4) calls upon the President to utilize all available and 
     appropriate means on behalf of the United States to support 
     the implementation of the provisions of the ``Treaty of 
     Understanding, Cooperation and good Neighborliness between 
     Romania and the Republic of Hungary'' and to promote their 
     efforts for regional cooperation as the best means of 
     bringing these two countries into NATO and to ensure lasting 
     security in the region.

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