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[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 459 Introduced in House (IH)]

105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 459

 Commemorating 50 years of relations between the United States and the 
                           Republic of Korea.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 5, 1998

Mr. Gilman (for himself, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Lantos, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. 
    Faleomavaega, Mr. Payne, Mr. Royce, and Mr. Kim) submitted the 
     following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                        International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Commemorating 50 years of relations between the United States and the 
                           Republic of Korea.

Whereas the Republic of Korea was established 50 years ago on August 15, 1948;
Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea have long had a close 
        relationship based on mutual respect, shared security goals, and common 
        interests and values;
Whereas the United States relies on the Republic of Korea as a partner and 
        treaty ally in fostering regional stability, enhancing prosperity, and 
        promoting peace and democracy;
Whereas the American military personnel who are, and have been, stationed on the 
        Korean Peninsula have been key in deterring armed aggression for more 
        than 4 decades;
Whereas South Korean soldiers fought alongside American troops on the 
        battlefields of Korea and Vietnam;
Whereas the Republic of Korea has embraced economic reform and free market 
        principles in response to current economic circumstances;
Whereas the Republic of Korea is an important trading partner of the United 
        States, the recipient of significant direct American investment, and a 
        prominent investor in the United States;
Whereas the large Korean-American community has made significant contributions 
        to American society and culture;
Whereas the people of the Republic of Korea have demonstrated their strong 
        commitment to democratic principles and practices through free and fair 
        elections; and
Whereas the state visit of President Kim Dae-jung to the United States offers 
        the people of the United States and the people of South Korea an 
        opportunity to renew their commitment to international cooperation on 
        issues of mutual interest and concern: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Republic of Korea on the 50th 
        anniversary of its founding;
            (2) commends the people of the Republic of Korea on the 
        peaceful democratic transition that has taken place during the 
        most recent Presidential elections;
            (3) supports the government of President Kim Dae-jung as it 
        takes appropriate measures to address the problems in the 
        Korean economy;
            (4) confirms that the question of peace, security, and 
        reunification on the Korean Peninsula is, first and foremost, a 
        matter for the Korean people to decide and that the Four-Party 
        Peace Talks complement direct North-South dialog; and
            (5) looks forward to a broadening and deepening of 
        friendship and cooperation with the Republic of Korea in the 
        years ahead for the mutual benefit of the people of the United 
        States and the people of the Republic of Korea.
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