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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 572
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is in the
interest of both the United States and the Republic of India to expand
and strengthen United States-India relations, intensify bilateral coopera-
tion in the fight against terrorism, and broaden the ongoing dialogue
between the United States and India, of which the upcoming visit to
the United States of the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee,
is a significant step.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 12, 2000
Mr. GILMAN (for himself, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. HOLT, Mrs. MALONEY of New
York, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr.
WEXLER, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. WEINER, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr.
FOLEY, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. MINGE, Mr.
BECERRA, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. DOYLE, Mr.
DEUTSCH, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr.
MCDERMOTT, and Mr. KNOLLENBERG) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
SEPTEMBER 12, 2000
Committee on International Relations discharged; considered under suspension
of the rules and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
it is in the interest of both the United States and the
Republic of India to expand and strengthen United
States-India relations, intensify bilateral cooperation in
the fight against terrorism, and broaden the ongoing
dialogue between the United States and India, of which
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the upcoming visit to the United States of the Prime
Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is a significant
step.
Whereas the United States and the Republic of India are two
of the world’s largest democracies that together represent
one-fifth of the world’s population and more than one-
fourth of the world’s economy;
Whereas the United States and India share common ideals
and a vision for the 21st century, where freedom and de-
mocracy are the strongest foundations for peace and
prosperity;
Whereas in keeping with this vision India has given refuge
to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Burmese refugees flee-
ing repression in Burma, and is a refuge for people in
the region struggling for their basic human rights;
Whereas the United States and India are partners in peace
with common interests in and complementary responsi-
bility for ensuring international security and regional
peace and stability;
Whereas the United States and India are allies in the cause
of democracy, sharing our experience in nurturing and
strengthening democratic institutions throughout the
world and fighting the challenge to democratic order
from forces such as terrorism;
Whereas the growing partnership between the United States
and India is reinforced by the ties of scholarship, com-
merce, and increasingly of kinship among our people;
Whereas the industry, enterprise, and cultural contributions
of Americans of Indian heritage have enriched and enliv-
ened the societies of both the United States and India;
and
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Whereas the bonds of friendship between the United States
and India can be deepened and strengthened through co-
operative programs in areas such as education, science
and technology, information technology, finance and in-
vestment, trade, agriculture, energy, the fight against
poverty, improving the environment, infrastructure devel-
opment, and the eradication of human suffering, disease,
and poverty: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the United States and the Republic of India
should continue to expand and strengthen bilateral
security, economic, and political ties for the mutual
benefit of both countries, and for the maintenance of
peace, stability, and prosperity in South Asia;
(2) the United States should consider removing
existing unilateral legislative and administrative
measures imposed against India, which prevent the
normalization of United States-India bilateral eco-
nomic and trade relations;
(3) established institutional and collaborative
mechanisms between the United States and India
should be maintained and enhanced to further a ro-
bust partnership between the two countries;
(4) it is vitally important that the United
States and India continue to share information and
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intensify their cooperation in combating terrorism;
and
(5) the upcoming visit of the Prime Minister of
India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to the United States is
a significant step toward broadening and deepening
the friendship and cooperation between United
States and India.
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