IV
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.
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 Inter-
national Relations
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 implementa-
tion.
Whereas the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Be-
tween 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;
•HRES 68 IH
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 coun-
tries 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 inter-
ests in the Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas forward-deployed forces of the United States are
welcomed by allies of the United States in the region be-
cause such forces are critical for maintaining stability in
East Asia;
Whereas regional stability has undergirded East Asia’s eco-
nomic 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 irre-
placeable good will and diplomatic influence in that re-
gion;
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 Re-
port issued by the United States-Japan Security Consult-
ative 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 ca-
pability and readiness of United States forces;
•HRES 68 IH
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, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Se-
curity 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 rec-
ognition and gratitude for their contributions toward
ensuring the Treaty’s implementation and regional
peace and stability.
Æ