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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 828 Introduced in House (IH)]

109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 828

    Commending the people of Mongolia, on the 800th anniversary of 
Mongolian statehood, for building strong, democratic institutions, and 
 expressing the support of the House of Representatives for efforts by 
 the United States to continue to strengthen its partnership with that 
                                country.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 19, 2006

  Mr. Pitts (for himself, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr. Leach, Mr. Wilson of 
South Carolina, Mr. Manzullo, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Putnam, and Mr. Lantos) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                       on International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION

 
    Commending the people of Mongolia, on the 800th anniversary of 
Mongolian statehood, for building strong, democratic institutions, and 
 expressing the support of the House of Representatives for efforts by 
 the United States to continue to strengthen its partnership with that 
                                country.

Whereas Mongolia, a great nation located at the crossroads of many 
        civilizations, in 2006 marks its 800th anniversary as a state;
Whereas Mongolia has become a functioning democracy in Asia;
Whereas since 1990 the Mongolian people have held 5 parliamentary elections and 
        4 presidential elections;
Whereas these elections have been determined to be largely free and fair, 
        without violence or balloting irregularities, and featuring multiple 
        political parties;
Whereas these elections demonstrate Mongolia's commitment to the rule of law and 
        its determination to consolidate its democratic progress;
Whereas the Government of Mongolia has conducted economic reforms which 
        introduced market mechanisms and have resulted in the private sector 
        producing the great majority of the gross domestic product, 
        demonstrating Mongolia's commitment to the establishment of a free 
        market economy;
Whereas Mongolia ratified the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in 
        October 2005, demonstrating its determination to take steps to better 
        ensure political and economic stability and progress;
Whereas Mongolia has sought to develop political, economic, and security 
        relationships with its neighboring countries in order to enhance 
        confidence and regional security;
Whereas the people of the United States and Mongolia share common commitments to 
        democracy and freedom, and the Government of Mongolia has expressed its 
        strong desire to deepen and strengthen its partnership with the United 
        States;
Whereas Mongolia entered into a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with 
        the United States in 2004, demonstrating its commitment to take further 
        steps to reform and open up its economy and to deepen bilateral economic 
        ties;
Whereas Mongolia has been a steadfast partner with the United States in the 
        Global War on Terror, and, after the September 11th terror attacks, the 
        Government of Mongolia expressed its strong support for the United 
        States;
Whereas Mongolia has supported coalition operations by repeatedly contributing 
        troops to both Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation 
        Iraqi Freedom;
Whereas Mongolia has contributed troops to support NATO peacekeeping operations 
        in Kosovo and to protect the United Nations war crimes court in Sierra 
        Leone; and
Whereas Mongolia's strong policy track record has made it eligible for 
        Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) support in 2004 and 2005: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the people and Government of Mongolia on 
        the 800th anniversary of Mongolian statehood;
            (2) affirms that the United States is proud to be 
        considered Mongolia's ``third neighbor'';
            (3) commends the people and Government of Mongolia for 
        their commitment to democracy, freedom, and economic reform;
            (4) urges the Government of Mongolia to take further steps 
        to fight corruption and provide greater transparency and 
        accountability in government operations;
            (5) shares with the people and Government of Mongolia the 
        desire to enhance the relationship between the United States 
        and Mongolia, based on a comprehensive partnership, shared 
        values, and common interests;
            (6) supports efforts to strengthen strategic, political, 
        economic, educational, and cultural ties between the 2 
        countries;
            (7) encourages private investment and increased business 
        ties between investors in both countries;
            (8) encourages increased people-to-people ties through 
        expanded academic, cultural, and sports exchanges, and
            (9) supports increased Mongolian participation in 
        international organizations and initiatives.
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