[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 12, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 96--COMMENDING PRESIDENT PERVEZ MUSHARRAF 
OF PAKISTAN FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP AND WELCOMING HIM TO THE 
                             UNITED STATES

  Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself and Mr. Wellstone) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to.

                            S. Con. Res. 96

       Whereas President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has shown 
     courageous leadership in cooperating with the United States 
     in the campaign in Afghanistan;
       Whereas President Musharraf has shown great fortitude in 
     confronting domestic extremists;
       Whereas the efforts of President Musharraf in promoting 
     moderation are both in the national interest of Pakistan and 
     of great importance to Pakistani-American relations;
       Whereas the war against terrorism underscores the 
     importance of strengthening the historic bilateral 
     relationship between the United States and Pakistan;
       Whereas President Musharraf has worked to improve the 
     political representation of minorities in Pakistan; and
       Whereas the Pakistani-American community in the United 
     States makes important contributions to the United States and 
     plays a vital role in developing a closer relationship 
     between the peoples of the United States and Pakistan: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress commends President Pervez 
     Musharraf of Pakistan for his leadership and friendship and 
     welcomes him to the United States.

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