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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 366
Expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime Minister of New
Zealand, the Right Honorable Helen Clark, on the occasion of her visit
to the United States, to express gratitude to the Government of New
Zealand for its cooperation with the United States in the campaign
against terrorism; and to reaffirm commitment to the continuing expan-
sion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and New
Zealand.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 20, 2002
Mr. LEACH submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress to welcome the Prime
Minister of New Zealand, the Right Honorable Helen
Clark, on the occasion of her visit to the United States,
to express gratitude to the Government of New Zealand
for its cooperation with the United States in the cam-
paign against terrorism; and to reaffirm commitment
to the continuing expansion of friendship and cooperation
between the United States and New Zealand.
Whereas Congress is pleased to welcome the Prime Minister
of New Zealand, Right Honorable Helen Clark, on her
visit to the United States;
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Whereas the United States and New Zealand are two of the
world’s oldest democracies;
Whereas the United States and New Zealand have a strong
natural friendship rooted in our common and unyielding
commitment to democracy and freedom, and a belief that
such principles are worth defending;
Whereas the Government and people of New Zealand reacted
with outrage and deep sympathy for the people of the
United States in response to the terrible events of Sep-
tember 11, 2001;
Whereas New Zealand, which has stood shoulder-to-shoulder
with the United States in defense of our common ideals
in virtually every major conflict of the last 100 years, is
now joined with the United States in the struggle against
terrorism, offering political, intelligence and military (in-
cluding special forces) support;
Whereas the Government of New Zealand sent military forces
to Afghanistan;
Whereas the relationship between the United States and New
Zealand extends beyond the current campaign against
terrorism and is based on common values, mutual re-
spect, an enduring friendship between our two peoples,
and a shared desire to see the world at peace in which
all peoples can enjoy the benefits of democratic govern-
ance, fundamental human rights, and economic pros-
perity; and
Whereas this relationship touches on almost every field of
international endeavor including a commitment to foster
together a stronger and more open international trading
system, cooperation on regional and international envi-
ronment issues and human rights, a joint effort in sup-
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porting our respective Antarctic programs, and common
membership of key international organizations such as
the United Nations and the World Trade Organization:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That it is
the sense of Congress—
(1) to welcome the Prime Minister of New Zea-
land, Helen Clark, to the United States;
(2) to express profound gratitude to the Gov-
ernment of New Zealand for its expressions of sym-
pathy for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
and its demonstrated willingness to fully cooperate
with the United States in the campaign against ter-
rorism; and
(3) to reaffirm commitment to the continuing
expansion of friendship and cooperation between the
United States and New Zealand.
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