[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11731]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 303--COMMENDING THE GOVERNMENTS OF HUNGARY AND 
                                ROMANIA

  Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. Simon) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 303

       Whereas on September 16, 1996, ``Treaty of Understanding, 
     Cooperation and Good Neighborliness between Romania and the 
     Republic of Hungary'' was signed by Gyula Horn, Prime 
     Minister 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 
     reflects the desire and effort of both countries to improve 
     their economic cooperation, to foster the free movement of 
     people between their countries, to expand military 
     relationships, and to increase cultural and educational 
     cooperation.
       It is resolved by the Senate, The Senate--
       (1) commends the farsighted leadership shown by both the 
     government of Hungary and the government of Romania in 
     reaching agreement 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 efforts to foster 
     improved relations in all fields; and
       (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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