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107TH CONGRESS

2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 437

Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign

against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance

to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan,

and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and

prosperous economy in Turkey.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JULY 9, 2002

Mr. WYNN (for himself, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr.

HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. PITTS,

Mr. OXLEY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr.

CRAMER, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. BEREUTER) submitted the following concurrent resolution;

which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in

the campaign against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance to Operation Enduring

Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, and

for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and prosperous economy in Turkey.

Whereas the United States and the Republic of Turkey have

long been allies and share a commitment to preserving

global peace and stability;
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Whereas Turkey has demonstrated a steadfast commitment

to the war on terrorism;

Whereas Turkey was the first country with a predominantly

Muslim population to offer direct military participation in

Operation Enduring Freedom;

Whereas the use of the Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, from

which thousands of United States transport planes have

taken off since the beginning of Operation Enduring

Freedom, has greatly facilitated the campaign in Afghanistan;

Whereas Turkey, the only member nation of NATO with a

predominantly Muslim population, will assume command

of the International Security and Assistance Force in Afghanistan;

Whereas Turkey faced financial and currency crises and a recession in 2000 and 2001;

Whereas Turkey’s fiscal discipline and actions to restore confidence in the banking system have laid the foundation

for sound economic recovery, which has already begun;

Whereas the future growth and prosperity of Turkey depend

in large measure on encouraging more foreign investment

in Turkey and improving trade relations; and

Whereas the United States is interested in building a broader

investment and trading relationship with Turkey: Now,

therefore, be it

1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate

2 concurring), That Congress—
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1 (1) recognizes the Republic of Turkey for its

2 steadfast commitment to, and cooperation in, the

3 war against terrorism, including—

4 (A) Turkey’s immediate condemnation of

5 the terrorist attacks against the United States

6 that occurred on September 11, 2001;

7 (B) Turkey’s offers to the United States of

8 troops, the use of air bases, increased force pro9 tection for United States military personnel and

10 equipment in Turkey, and diplomatic overflight

11 clearances;

12 (C) Turkey’s deployment of hundreds of

13 troops to Afghanistan to participate in the ini14 tial phase of the International Security Assist15 ance Force; and

16 (D) Turkey’s willingness to participate in

17 and lead the International Security Assistance

18 Force in Afghanistan and assist the United

19 States in training the new Afghan security

20 forces; and

21 (2) commends Turkey for implementing eco22 nomic reforms, particularly those which increase pri23 vatization and improve the investment climate in

24 Turkey.

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