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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 52
Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds for perform-
ances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 10, 1999
Mr. SHUSTER (for himself and Mr. OBERSTAR) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds
for performances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING USE OF THE EAST FRONT FOR
PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY THE KEN-
NEDY CENTER.
In carrying out its duties under section 4 of the John
F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76j), the John F. Ken-
nedy Center for the Performing Arts in cooperation with
the National Park Service (in this resolution jointly re-
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ferred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) may sponsor public perform-
ances on the East Front of the Capitol Grounds at such
dates and times as the Speaker of the House of Represent-
atives and Committee on Rules and Administration of the
Senate may approve jointly.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) IN
GENERAL.—Any performance authorized
under section 1 shall be free of admission charge to the
public and arranged not to interfere with the needs of
Congress, under conditions to be prescribed by the Archi-
tect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board.
(b) ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall
assume full responsibility for all liabilities incident to all
activities associated with the performance.
SEC. 3. PREPARATIONS.
(a) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—In consultation
with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the
Architect of the Capitol shall provide upon the Capitol
Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and
other related structures and equipment as may be required
for a performance authorized under section 1.
(b) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board may make such
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additional arrangements as may be required to carry out
the performance.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concern-
ing sales, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol
Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the
Capitol Grounds, with respect to a performance authorized
by section 1.
SEC. 5. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.
A performance may not be conducted under this reso-
lution after September 30, 1999.
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III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 52
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 24, 1999
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds
for performances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
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SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING USE OF EAST FRONT OF CAP-
ITOL GROUNDS FOR PERFORMANCES SPON-
SORED BY KENNEDY CENTER.
In carrying out its duties under section 4 of the John
F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76j), the John F. Ken-
nedy Center for the Performing Arts, in cooperation with
the National Park Service (in this resolution jointly re-
ferred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’), may sponsor public perform-
ances on the East Front of the Capitol Grounds at such
dates and times as the Speaker of the House of Represent-
atives and Committee on Rules and Administration of the
Senate may approve jointly.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) IN
GENERAL.—Any performance authorized
under section 1 shall be free of admission charge to the
public and arranged not to interfere with the needs of
Congress, under conditions to be prescribed by the Archi-
tect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board.
(b) ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall
assume full responsibility for all liabilities incident to all
activities associated with the performance.
SEC. 3. PREPARATIONS.
(a) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—In consultation
with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the
Architect of the Capitol shall provide upon the Capitol
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Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and
other related structures and equipment as may be required
for a performance authorized under section 1.
(b) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board may make such
additional arrangements as may be required to carry out
the performance.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol
Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the
Capitol Grounds, with respect to a performance authorized
by section 1.
SEC. 5. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.
A performance may not be conducted under this reso-
lution after September 30, 1999.
Passed the House of Representatives March 23,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 53
Concerning the Taiwan Relations Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 11, 1999
Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, Mr. DELAY, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. LANTOS,
Mr. COX, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. BROWN OF OHIO, Mr. SMITH of
New Jersey, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr.
TANCREDO) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the Taiwan Relations Act.
Whereas April 10, 1999, will mark the 20th anniversary of
the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act, codifying in
public law the basis for continued commercial, cultural,
and other relations between the United States and Tai-
wan;
Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act was advanced by Congress
and supported by the executive branch as a critical tool
to preserve and promote ties the American people have
enjoyed with the people of Taiwan;
Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act has been instrumental in
maintaining peace, security, and stability in the Taiwan
Strait since its enactment in 1979;
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 99
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the congressional leadership and
the Administration should support the efforts and recommendations of
the United States Congress-Russian Duma meeting in Vienna, Austria,
held April 30, to May 1, 1999, in order to bring about a fair, equitable,
and peaceful settlement between warring factions in Yugoslavia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 5, 1999
Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BART-
LETT of Maryland, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. HINCHEY,
Mr. SAXTON, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. PITTS, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SHERWOOD,
Mr. HAYES, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. WHITFIELD) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the congressional
leadership and the Administration should support the
efforts and recommendations of the United States Con-
gress-Russian Duma meeting in Vienna, Austria, held
April 30, to May 1, 1999, in order to bring about a
fair, equitable, and peaceful settlement between warring
factions in Yugoslavia.
Whereas a joint meeting between Members of Congress and
Russian Duma representatives in Vienna, Austria, was
held from April 30 to May 1, 1999, in order to bring
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 54
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the historic significance of the first
anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 54
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Ireland has a long and tragic history of civil conflict
that has left a deep and profound legacy of suffering;
Whereas since 1969 more than 3,200 people have died and
thousands more have been injured as a result of political
violence in Northern Ireland;
Whereas a series of efforts by the Governments of the Repub-
lic of Ireland and the United Kingdom to facilitate peace
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and an announced cessation of hostilities created an his-
toric opportunity for a negotiated peace;
Whereas in June 1996, for the first time since the partition
of Ireland in 1922, representatives elected from political
parties in Northern Ireland pledged to adhere to the
principles of nonviolence and commenced talks regarding
the future of Northern Ireland;
Whereas the talks greatly intensified in the spring of 1998
under the chairmanship of former United States Senator
George Mitchell;
Whereas the active participation of British Prime Minister
Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was critical
to the success of the talks;
Whereas on Good Friday, April 10, 1998, the parties to the
negotiations each made honorable compromises to con-
clude a peace agreement for Northern Ireland, which has
become known as the Good Friday Peace Agreement;
Whereas on Friday, May 22, 1998, an overwhelming majority
of voters in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of
Ireland approved by referendum the Good Friday Peace
Agreement;
Whereas the United States must remain involved politically
and economically to ensure the long-term success of the
peace agreement; and
Whereas on Good Friday, April 2, 1999, a one-year deadline
passed without agreement among all major parties, put-
ting the entire peace process in jeopardy: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
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(1) recognizes the historic significance of the
first anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agree-
ment;
(2) salutes British Prime Minister Tony Blair
and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and the elected
representatives of the political parties in Northern
Ireland for creating the opportunity for a negotiated
peace;
(3) commends Senator George Mitchell for his
leadership on behalf of the United States in guiding
the parties toward peace;
(4) congratulates the people of the Republic of
Ireland and of Northern Ireland for their courageous
commitment to work together in peace;
(5) encourages the Governments of the United
Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland with the active
involvement of the United States to continue to work
together to ensure the forward movement of the
peace process; and
(6) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and co-
operation that exist between the United States and
the Governments of the Republic of Ireland and the
United Kingdom, which ensure that the United
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States and those Governments will continue as part-
ners in peace.
Passed the House of Representatives April 20, 1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 55
Congratulating His Excellency, General Vasco Joaquim Rocha Vieira, Gov-
ernor of Macao, and the Macao government on the Third Meeting of
the Macanese people, the ‘‘Terceiro Encontro’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 15, 1999
Mr. POMBO submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating His Excellency, General Vasco Joaquim
Rocha Vieira, Governor of Macao, and the Macao govern-
ment on the Third Meeting of the Macanese people,
the ‘‘Terceiro Encontro’’.
Whereas the Third Meeting of the Macanese people from
throughout the world, the ‘‘Terceiro Encontro’’, will take
place in Macao the week of March 21, 1999;
Whereas the reunion symbolizes the importance of cultural
diversity, social cohesion, and international ties in the
historical development of Macao;
Whereas the people of Macao reflect a unique and positive
blending of the European and Asian cultures;
Whereas United States citizens of Macanese ancestry have
made significant contributions to the social, political, and
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economic welfare in the communities in which they re-
side; and
Whereas these citizens have encouraged and fostered trade
between the United States and Nations in the Pacific
Rim: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress of the United States ex-
tends its congratulations to His Excellency, General Vasco
Joaquim Rocha Vieira, Governor of Macao, and the Macao
government on the Third Meeting of the Macanese people,
the ‘‘Terceiro Encontro.’’
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 57
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued
honoring the 100th anniversary of the Junior League.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 17, 1999
Mr. BARR of Georgia submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp
should be issued honoring the 100th anniversary of the
Junior League.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United States Postal Service should
issue a postage stamp honoring the 100th anniver-
sary of the Junior League; and
(2) the Citizen’s Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 58
Recognizing the importance of veterans to the United States and expressing
support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today’s Students (VETS) Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 17, 1999
Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. JOHN, Mr. ROMERO-
BARCELO´, Mr. RUSH, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. ABERCROMBIE,
Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. HALL of Ohio, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. FILNER, Mr.
PASCRELL, Mr. LUTHER, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. HOLT, Mr. RANGEL, Mr.
MCGOVERN, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. SHOWS, Ms.
KILPATRICK, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BORSKI, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. ROTHMAN,
Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. FOSSELLA, and Mr. FROST) submitted
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Veterans’ Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of veterans to the United States
and expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate
Today’s Students (VETS) Day.
Whereas the United States has, in the course of its history,
fought in many wars and conflicts to defend freedom and
to protect the interests of the Nation;
Whereas millions of men and women have served the Nation
in time of need as members of the United States Armed
Forces;
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Whereas the service of veterans has been vital to the history
of the Nation, and the sacrifices made by veterans and
their families should not be forgotten with the passage of
time;
Whereas children throughout the Nation would benefit from
programs that provide education about veterans and that
instill a patriotic appreciation of the sacrifices made by
veterans to defend freedom and to protect the interests
of the Nation;
Whereas efforts are being made throughout the Nation to de-
vote November 10 to an event known as Veterans Edu-
cate Today’s Students Day; and
Whereas schools that participate in Veterans Educate To-
day’s Students Day set aside a portion of the school day
for the study, recognition, and appreciation of veterans:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the importance of veterans to the
United States;
(2) expresses support for the goals of Veterans
Educate Today’s Students Day;
(3) urges teachers, civic leaders, and veterans
to carry out programs that educate children about
the service of veterans and the sacrifices made by
veterans and their families; and
(4) encourages the people of the United States
to participate in local and national activities recog-
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nizing Veterans Educate Today’s Students Day and
other events that foster education about the impor-
tance of veterans to the Nation.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 5
Recognizing the severity of the issue of cervical health, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the severity of the issue of cervical health, and
for other purposes.
Whereas cervical cancer annually strikes an estimated 15,000
women in the United States;
Whereas during an average woman’s lifetime cervical cancer
strikes one out of every 50 American women;
Whereas it is estimated that during this decade more than
150,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in
the United States;
Whereas according to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and
End Results Program of the National Cancer Institute,
when cervical cancer is detected at an early stage, the
five-year survival rate is 91 percent;
Whereas cervical cancer is a preventable disease yet is one of
the leading causes of death among American women;
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Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, the mortality rate among American women
with cervical cancer declined during the period 1960
through 1997, but now has begun to rise; and
Whereas cervical cancer survivors have shown tremendous
courage and determination in the face of adversity: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the severity of the issue of cer-
vical health;
(2) calls on the Unites States as a whole to
support both the individuals with cervical cancer as
well as the family and loved ones of individuals with
cervical cancer through public awareness and edu-
cation; and
(3) calls on the people of the United States to
take this opportunity to learn about cervical cancer
and how they can lower their likelihood for develop-
ing cervical cancer and ensure early detection.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 60
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a series of commemorative postage
stamps should be issued honoring veterans service organizations across
the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 18, 1999
Mr. DINGELL (for himself, Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. DELAY, Mr. BONIOR, Mr.
HYDE, Mr. FROST, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. EVANS, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. MOORE,
Mr. HILL of Indiana, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. JENKINS, Mr.
ROMERO-BARCELO´, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr.
BERMAN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. TALENT, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr.
FILNER, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr.
TRAFICANT, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE
JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JOHN, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. FARR of California,
Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. DICKEY, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. BATE-
MAN, Mr. BUYER, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. COYNE, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. GREEN
of Texas, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. NEY, Mr. CLYBURN, and Mr. LUTHER) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a series of com-
memorative postage stamps should be issued honoring
veterans service organizations across the United States.
Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States,
which was formed by veterans of the Spanish-American
War and the Philippine Insurrection to help secure rights
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and benefits for their service, celebrates its 100th anni-
versary in 1999;
Whereas American service personnel have fought, bled, and
died in every war, conflict, police action, and military
intervention in which the United States has engaged dur-
ing this century;
Whereas over history, veterans service organizations have
ably represented the interests of veterans in Congress
and State legislatures across the Nation, and established
networks of trained service officers who, at no charge,
have helped millions of veterans and their families secure
the education, disability compensation, and health care
benefits they are rightfully entitled to receive as a result
of the military service performed by those veterans; and
Whereas veterans service organizations have been deeply in-
volved in countless local community service projects and
have been constant reminders of the American ideals of
duty, honor, and national service: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the United States Postal Service should
issue a series of commemorative postage stamps in
1999 honoring the legacy and the continuing con-
tributions of veterans service organizations to Amer-
ica; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
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such a series of commemorative postage stamps be
issued.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 61
Expressing the sense of the Congress that all Chinese people, including
the people of Taiwan, deserve to be represented in international institutions.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 18, 1999
Mr. CAMPBELL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that all Chinese people,
including the people of Taiwan, deserve to be represented
in international institutions.
Whereas the people of Taiwan enjoy a free economy with the
19th largest gross domestic product in the world yet that
economy, due to political difficulties, is not represented in
world economic fora;
Whereas the people of Taiwan have the 14th largest trade
economy in the world and the 7th largest amount of for-
eign investment in the world and hold one of the largest
amounts of foreign exchange reserves in the world;
Whereas the people of Taiwan are committed to the economic
and political norms of the international community;
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vided in paragraph (5)(A). A motion to reconsider the vote
by which the motion is disagreed to is not in order.
‘‘(C) General debate on a privileged resolution shall
not exceed 4 hours, which shall be divided equally between
a Member favoring and a Member opposing the resolution.
‘‘(D)(i) At the conclusion of general debate, a privi-
leged resolution shall be considered for amendment under
the 5-minute rule.
‘‘(ii) Debate on all amendments shall not exceed 12
hours. After the expiration of that period, no further
amendments shall be in order.
‘‘(iii) Except as provided in the next sentence, debate
on each amendment, and any amendments thereto, shall
not exceed one hour. If the Committee on International
Relations reports an amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute to the text of a privileged resolution, that amend-
ment shall be considered to be original text for purposes
of amendment and debate on each amendment to that
amendment, and any amendments thereto, shall not ex-
ceed one hour.
‘‘(E) At the conclusion of consideration of amend-
ments to a privileged resolution, the Committee of the
Whole shall rise and report the resolution back to the
House, and the previous question shall be considered as
ordered on the resolution, with any amendments adopted
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Whereas the denial of representation to the people of Taiwan
from international institutions weakens the ability of
those institutions to speak for all the people of our world
and is unfair to the people of Taiwan; and
Whereas such representation would not affect the inter-
national legal status of the people of Taiwan or of China:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that it
should be United States policy to support the representa-
tion of all Chinese people, including the people of Taiwan,
in international institutions.
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