IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 201
Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, 
on the occasion of his visit to the United States, expressing gratitude 
to the Government of Singapore for its support in the reconstruction 
of Iraq and its strong cooperation with the United States in the campaign 
against terrorism, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the 
continued expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United 
States and Singapore. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 30, 2005
Mr. ORTIZ (for himself and Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency 
Lee Hsien Loong, on the occasion of his visit to the 
United States, expressing gratitude to the Government 
of Singapore for its support in the reconstruction of 
Iraq and its strong cooperation with the United States 
in the campaign against terrorism, and reaffirming the 
commitment of Congress to the continued expansion of 
friendship and cooperation between the United States 
and Singapore.
•HCON 201 IH 
Whereas Congress is pleased to welcome the Prime Minister 
of Singapore, His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, on his 
visit to the United States; 
Whereas the United States and Singapore have a strong and 
enduring friendship; 
Whereas the United States and Singapore share a common 
vision in ensuring the continued peace, stability, and 
prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region; 
Whereas Singapore is the 15th largest trading partner of the 
United States while the United States is Singapore’s sec-
ond-largest trading partner; 
Whereas Singapore was the first country in Asia to enter into 
a free trade agreement with the United States; 
Whereas since the United States-Singapore Free Trade 
Agreement came into force on January 1, 2004, bilateral 
trade in 2004 expanded by 11.7 percent to USD $34.9 
billion; 
Whereas the United States recognizes the important role 
played by Singapore as a major security cooperation 
partner and Singapore’s place in the global network of 
strategic partnerships for the promotion of peace and sta-
bility in the Global War on Terror; 
Whereas Singapore and United States Armed Forces worked 
closely together to support humanitarian relief operations 
in regions affected by the devastating tsunami in Decem-
ber 2004, in particular in the Aceh province of Indonesia; 
Whereas Singapore, which has one of the busiest ports in the 
world, was the first country in Asia to join the Container 
Security Initiative, a key initiative of the United States 
Customs Service designed to prevent terrorist attacks 
that make use of uninspected cargo;
•HCON 201 IH 
Whereas Singapore is a core member of the Proliferation Se-
curity Initiative, will host a maritime-based interdiction 
exercise, Exercise Deep Sabre, in August 2005, and is 
committed to preventing the spread of weapons of mass 
destruction; 
Whereas, in March 2005, Singapore was the first Southeast 
Asian country to join the Radiation Detection Initiative 
as a part of its efforts to safeguard maritime and con-
tainer security by detecting, deterring, and interdicting 
trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive material at 
shipping ports; 
Whereas Singapore has concluded a Strategic Framework 
Agreement for a Closer Cooperation Partnership in De-
fense and Security with the United States; 
Whereas the Strategic Framework Agreement is based on 
shared strategic perspectives, expands the scope of de-
fense and security cooperation, and builds upon the 1990 
Memorandum of Understanding concerning the use of fa-
cilities in Singapore by the United States Armed Forces 
for transit purposes; 
Whereas Singapore has been a strong supporter of the multi-
national effort for the reconstruction of Iraq and has, 
since 2003, deployed a number of aircraft and ships to 
the Arabian Gulf; 
Whereas the relationship between the United States and 
Singapore is reinforced by strong ties of culture, values, 
commerce, and international cooperation; and 
Whereas the relationship and international cooperation be-
tween the United States and Singapore is important and 
valuable to both countries: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 201 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) welcomes the Prime Minister of Singapore, 
His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, to the United 
States; 
(2) expresses profound gratitude to the Govern-
ment of Singapore for its assistance in Iraq and its 
support in the Global War on Terror; and 
(3) reaffirms the commitment of the United 
States to the continued expansion of friendship and 
cooperation between the United States and Singa-
pore.
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