[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 11, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S1795]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THAILAND AND THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

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                     ROTH AMENDMENT NOS. 1980-1981

  Mr. CHAFEE (for Mr. Roth) proposed two amendments to the resolution 
(S. Res. 174) to state the sense of the Senate that Thailand is a key 
partner friend of the United States, has committed itself to executing 
its responsibilities under its arrangements with the International 
Monetary Fund, and that the United States should be prepared to take 
appropriate steps to ensure continued close bilateral relations; as 
follows:

                           Amendment No. 1980

       On page 2, strike lines 2 through 7 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(1) the United States should enhance the close political 
     and security relationship between Thailand and the United 
     States and strengthen economic ties and cooperation with 
     Thailand to ensure that Thailand's economic recovery 
     continues uninterrupted; and''.
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                           Amendment No. 1981

       In the preamble, strike ``and'' at the end of the sixth 
     ``Whereas'' clause.
       In the preamble, strike the colon at the end of the seventh 
     ``Whereas'' clause and insert ``; and''.
       In the preamble, insert after the seventh ``Whereas'' 
     clause the following:
       ``Whereas Thailand's democratic reforms have advanced with 
     that country's economic growth and development:''.

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