H. Res. 508 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 5, 2007. 
Whereas the United States-Japan alliance is the cornerstone 
of United States security interests in Asia and the Pacific 
and is fundamental to regional stability and prosperity; 
Whereas the United States-Japan alliance continues to be 
based on shared vital interests and values in the Asia-Pa-
cific region, despite the changes in the post-cold war stra-
tegic landscape, including the preservation and promotion 
of political and economic freedoms, support for human 
rights and democratic institutions, and securing of pros-
perity for the people of both countries and the inter-
national community; 
Whereas on April 27, 2007, during Prime Minister Abe’s visit 
to Washington, President Bush and the Prime Minister 
reconfirmed their commitment to these common strategic 
objectives; 
Whereas Japan provides military bases and generous finan-
cial and material support to United States forward-de-
ployed forces, which are essential for maintaining sta-
bility in the region; 
Whereas under the United States-Japan Treaty of Mutual 
Cooperation and Security, Japan hosts a carrier battle
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group, the III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the 5th 
Air Force; 
Whereas the United States currently maintains approximately 
50,000 troops in Japan, about half of whom are sta-
tioned in Okinawa; 
Whereas over the past decade the alliance has been strength-
ened through revised Defense Guidelines (which expand 
Japan’s noncombat role in a regional contingency) and 
the continued renewal of Japan’s Host Nation Support of 
United States forces stationed in Japan; 
Whereas in 2005, the two allies agreed on a redefinition of 
roles, missions, and capabilities of alliance forces, which 
further deepens interoperability and coordination between 
the Japanese Self Defense Forces (SDF) and United 
States Armed Forces; 
Whereas the agreement also provided for reducing the num-
ber of troops stationed in Okinawa and broadening our 
cooperation in the area of ballistic missile defense 
(BMD); 
Whereas in May 2007, the United States and Japan con-
firmed that, as both countries develop and deploy capa-
bilities, every effort must be made to ensure tactical, 
operational, and strategic coordination, including ballistic 
missile threats against alliance interests; 
Whereas after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, 
Japan has participated significantly in international ef-
forts to combat terrorism by providing major logistical 
support for United States and coalition forces in the In-
dian Ocean in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; 
and
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Whereas Japan has also provided troops, aircraft, and 
logistical support for Operation Iraqi Freedom, a commit-
ment which the Japanese Government recently renewed: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that Japan is one of the most reliable 
security partners of the United States; 
(2) commends the Government of Japan for its role 
in enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific Region; and 
(3) expresses appreciation to the Government of 
Japan for its contributions to international efforts to 
combat terrorism. 
Attest: 
Clerk.