[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 96 (Thursday, June 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED STATES-JAPAN TREATY OF MUTUAL 
                        COOPERATION AND SECURITY

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                               speech of

                         HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR.

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2010

  Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 
1464, which commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the 
Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and affirms our alliance with 
Japan and commitment to peace and prosperity for the U.S. and Japan, as 
well as the Asia-Pacific region.
  The U.S.-Japan Alliance, rooted in our shared values and democratic 
ideals, provides a climate of stability for East Asia that has enabled 
all nations of the region to develop and prosper. I do believe the time 
has come to rethink our large military footprint near Okinawa. The 
Japanese are our partners and allies; a large military presence within 
their country is likely seen by a younger generation as unnecessary and 
unwelcome.
  The U.S. and Japan should enhance regional cooperation in the Asia-
Pacific region. We should work together to respond to natural disasters 
and to provide humanitarian relief in the region. We must make efforts 
to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and seek 
the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons. We must 
deepen our cooperation and strengthen our Alliance.
  As the Treaty marks its 50th Anniversary, I urge my colleagues to 
support this resolution to recommit ourselves to further build a strong 
and cohesive U.S.-Japanese Alliance.

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