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105TH CONGRESS

2D SESSION S. RES. 235

Commemorating 100 years of relations between the people of the United

States and the people of the Philippines.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

MAY 22, 1998

Mr. AKAKA (for himself, Mr. HELMS, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. INOUYE,

Mr. LUGAR, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. COCHRAN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. ROTH, Mr.

COVERDELL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. FORD, Mr. GRASSLEY,

Mr. DODD, Mr. GLENN, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. REID, Mr.

SARBANES, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. WARNER, Mr. KEMPTHORNE, Mr.

SESSIONS, and Mr. KERRY) submitted the following resolution; which was

referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

JUNE 12, 1998

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Commemorating 100 years of relations between the people

of the United States and the people of the Philippines.

Whereas 1998 marks 100 years of special ties between the

people of the United States and the people of the Philippines and is also the centennial celebration of Philippine independence from Spain which initiated relations

with the United States;

Whereas the people of the Philippines have on many occasions demonstrated their strong commitment to democratic principles and practices, the free exchange of views
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on matters of public concern, and the development of a

strong civil society;

Whereas the Philippines has embraced economic reform and

free market principles and, despite current challenging

circumstances, its economy has registered significant economic growth in recent years benefiting the lives of the

people of the Philippines;

Whereas the large Philippine-American community has immeasurably enriched the fabric of American society and

culture;

Whereas Filipino soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder with

American troops on the battlefields of World War II,

Korea, and Vietnam;

Whereas the Philippines is an increasingly important trading

partner of the United States as well as the recipient of

significant direct American investment;

Whereas the United States relies on the Philippines as a

partner and treaty ally in fostering regional stability, enhancing prosperity, and promoting peace and democracy;

and

Whereas the 100th anniversary of relations between the people of the United States and the people of the Philippines

offers an opportunity for the United States and the Philippines to renew their commitment to international

cooperation on issues of mutual interest and concern:

Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved, That the Senate—

2 (1) congratulates the Philippines on the com3 memoration of its independence from Spain;
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1 (2) looks forward to a broadening and deepen2 ing of friendship and cooperation with the Phil3 ippines in the years ahead for the mutual benefit of

4 the people of the United States and the people of the

5 Philippines;

6 (3) supports the efforts of the Philippines to

7 further strengthen democracy, human rights, the

8 rule of law, and the expansion of free market eco9 nomics both at home and abroad; and

10 (4) recognizes the close relationship between the

11 nations and the people of the United States and the

12 people of the Philippines and pledges its support to

13 work closely with the Philippines in addressing new

14 challenges as we begin our second century of friend15 ship and cooperation.

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