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116TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1068 

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Slovenia and the enduring 

friendship between the American and Slovenian peoples is critical to 

United States interests. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JULY 29, 2020 

Mr. GOSAR (for himself and Mr. TRONE) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 

the alliance between the United States and the Republic 

of Slovenia and the enduring friendship between the 

American and Slovenian peoples is critical to United 

States interests. 

Whereas, on December 23, 1990, the people of Slovenia voted 

overwhelmingly in favor of independence from the former 

Yugoslavia in a national referendum; 

Whereas, on June 25, 1991, the Republic of Slovenia declared itself an independent and sovereign country; 

Whereas, on December 23, 1991, the parliament of Slovenia 

adopted a constitution based on the rule of law, respect 

for human rights, and democratic ideals; 


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Whereas, on April 7, 1992, the United States recognized the 

independence of Slovenia, which was followed by the establishment of diplomatic relations on August 11, 1992; 

Whereas Slovenia has made important contributions to international efforts to promote peace, stability, and development in Europe, the Middle East and the Near East, Africa, and elsewhere; 

Whereas Slovenia has been an important United States ally 

in Central Europe and a strong advocate of democracy, 

human rights, the rule of law, and the merits of an open 

and free market economy; 

Whereas Central Europe is a critical geographic region for 

United States, North Atlantic Treaty Organization 

(NATO), and European Union (EU) interests; 

Whereas China and the Russian Federation have made concerted efforts to exert influence on our Central European 

allies and partners to drive a wedge between these nations and the rest of NATO and the EU; 

Whereas Slovenia has become an active member country of 

international organizations, including the United Nations, 

NATO, the EU, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Organization for Security and 

Cooperation in Europe, the Council of Europe, and the 

World Trade Organization; 

Whereas Slovenia has further strengthened its international 

role by successfully chairing the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 2005, and, as the first 

new member from Central and Eastern Europe, by successfully holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2008, when it also hosted a summit beVerDate Sep 11 2014 17:58 Jul 30, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1068.IH HR1068

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tween the United States and the European Union attended by President George W. Bush; 

Whereas Slovenia will hold the presidency of the Council of 

the European Union again in 2021; 

Whereas Slovenia actively participates in numerous regional 

forums with strong transatlantic interest, notably the 

Three Seas Initiative and the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation; 

Whereas almost a decade has passed since the last visit of 

the Prime Minister of Slovenia to the White House and 

a new interaction at this level is therefore urgently needed; and 

Whereas, on March 3, 2020, Janez Jansˇa was elected as the 

14th Prime Minister of Slovenia and has not yet met 

with the President of the United States to further political, trade, and military relationships: Now, therefore, be 

it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives here2 by— 

3 (1) applauds the many achievements of the Re4 public of Slovenia since gaining its independence and 

5 respects its contribution to freedom loving people 

6 around the world; 

7 (2) recognizes the close friendship, strategic 

8 partnership, and strong alliance between the United 

9 States and Slovenia, which has facilitated the en10 hancement of democratic values and the promotion 

11 of peace around the world; 


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1 (3) recognizes the important role of the Slove2 nian community in the United States to promote 

3 partnerships and cooperation between the two coun4 tries, as well as the significant and historic contribu5 tions of this community to the American society and 

6 economy, including to the ideal of the American 

7 dream; 

8 (4) encourages continued engagement between 

9 the United States and Slovenia to further the bilat10 eral relationship and pursue shared interests and 

11 goals around the world; and 

12 (5) encourages a bilateral meeting between the 

13 President of the United States and the Prime Min14 ister of Slovenia. 

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