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105TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION H. RES. 68

Stating the sense of the House of Representatives that the Treaty of Mutual

Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and

Japan is essential for furthering the security interests of the United

States, Japan, and the nations of the Asia-Pacific region, and that

the people of Okinawa deserve recognition for their contributions toward

ensuring the treaty’s implementation.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

FEBRUARY 13, 1997

Mr. HAMILTON (for himself, Mr. BEREUTER, and Mr. BERMAN) submitted the

following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

RESOLUTION

Stating the sense of the House of Representatives that the

Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the

United States of America and Japan is essential for

furthering the security interests of the United States,

Japan, and the nations of the Asia-Pacific region, and

that the people of Okinawa deserve recognition for their

contributions toward ensuring the treaty’s implementation.

Whereas the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is critical

to the security interests of the United States, Japan, and

the countries of the Asia-Pacific region;
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Whereas the security relationship between the United States

and Japan is the foundation for the security strategy of

the United States in the Asia-Pacific region;

Whereas strong bilateral security ties between the two countries provide a key stabilizing influence in an uncertain

post-cold war world;

Whereas this bilateral security relationship makes it possible

for the United States and Japan to preserve their interests in the Asia-Pacific region;

Whereas forward-deployed forces of the United States are

welcomed by allies of the United States in the region because such forces are critical for maintaining stability in

East Asia;

Whereas regional stability has undergirded East Asia’s economic growth and prosperity;

Whereas the recognition by allies of the United States of the

importance of United States armed forces for security in

the Asia-Pacific region confers on the United States irreplaceable good will and diplomatic influence in that region;

Whereas Japan’s host nation support is a key element in the

ability of the United States to maintain forward-deployed

forces in that country;

Whereas the Governments of the United States and Japan,

in the Special Action Committee on Okinawa Final Report issued by the United States-Japan Security Consultative Committee established by the two countries, made

commitments to reducing the burdens of United States

armed forces on the people of Okinawa;

Whereas such commitments will maintain the operational capability and readiness of United States forces;
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Whereas the people of Okinawa have borne a disproportionate

share of the burdens of United States military bases in

Japan; and

Whereas gaining the understanding and support of the people

of Okinawa in fulfilling these commitments is crucial to

the effective implementation of the Treaty: Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep2 resentatives that—

3 (1) the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Se4 curity Between the United States of America and

5 Japan remains vital to the security interests of the

6 United States and Japan, as well as the countries of

7 the Asia-Pacific region; and

8 (2) the people of Okinawa deserve special rec9 ognition and gratitude for their contributions toward

10 ensuring the Treaty’s implementation and regional

11 peace and stability.

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