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[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 68 Introduced in House (IH)]

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.

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                    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

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                               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;
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;
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
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives 
that--
            (1) the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between 
        the United States of America and Japan remains vital to the 
        security interests of the United States and Japan, as well as 
        the countries of the Asia-Pacific region; and
            (2) the people of Okinawa deserve special recognition and 
        gratitude for their contributions toward ensuring the Treaty's 
        implementation and regional peace and stability.
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