Date: 2007-06-11
Speaker: TOM DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Virginia

Mr. Speaker. I and further expresses appreciation to the Re- other minorities from the Holocaust rise today in strong support of H. Res. 295. public of Korea for its efforts in the global war during World War II. as amended. This resolution recognizes the tremendous against terrorism. The dynamic and strong re- The Clerk read the title of the resolualliance that the United States shares with the lations that exist between the United States tion. Republic of Korea. Korea has been one of this and Republic of Korea serve as a model for The text of the resolution is as folcountrys strongest allies. both in the inter- partnerships the United States must continue lows: national war on terror. as well as in expanding to seek to establish and cultivate with other H. RES. 226 free trade. Korea stands as a shining example countries within the AsiaPacific region and Whereas some 6.000.000 Jews were slaughof democracy in action. - throughout the world. tered pursuant to AdolfHitlers diabolical In the 11th Congressional District of Vir- The contributions made by the government plan for the total extermination of the Jews ginia. I represent a growing and vigorous Ko- of the Republic of Korea toward helping battle during the Third Reich. and even more would rean American population. Korean Americans terrorism are vital to providing for safety and have perished had it not been for the efforts thrive in areas. such as business. medicine. security throughout the world. The efforts on of a number of United States Government oflaw. art*and athletics. According to the U.S. the part of the Republic of Korea to help fight ficials who spoke out forcefully against Census Bureau. Korean Americans own and terrorists in Afghanistan and Iraq and help de- American policy and persuaded President operate over 130.000 businesses and employ velop democratic governance. strengthen civil traordinary measures to save Jewish lives. over 333.000 individuals. These are prime ex- society. and establish stronger economies in "Whereas on November 9. 1943the 5th anamples of their importance in the United those countries are of particular importance to niversary of Kristallnacht. when pogroms States and to the growth of our economy. It is the United States and our allies. These mis- against Jews and the burning of synagogues clear to me that the strong alliance between sions are challenging ones. Their eventual. and Jewish businesses and homes were carthe United States and the Republic of Korea positive outcomes are less than certain at this ried out throughout Nazi Germanyidencan be seen everyday in the neighborhoods point. The commitment to achieving success tical Congressional resolutions were introand workplaces right here in the Washington. in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation duced in both houses of Congress calling for D.C. area. Iraqi Freedom displayed by the Republic of the creation of a United States Government D.C aRepublicofKoeea Irais ommdplad by ticof- commission "to formulate and effectuate a The Republic of Koreas strong belief in up- Korea is commendable and an important co- . plan of immediate action designed to save holding individual rights and liberties serves as ponent of the Coalition force structure. the surviving Jewish people of Europe from an example for the entire Korean peninsula. Efforts on the part of South Korea to en- extinction at the hands of Nazi Germany". as well as beyond. Koreas 2.300 troops de- courage thegovernment of North Korea to act "Whereas the Senate version was introployed in Iraq and K200 troops deployed in Af- in a responsible manner with respect to its duced by Senator Guy Gillette of Iowa with ghonidtan Indcat anot only ors uppord oAf- misguided pursuit of nuclear weapons and bal- the support of Elbert Thomas of Utah and our efforts in ending terrorism abroad. but also listic missile technology are also of paramount Edwin Johnson of Colorado and was unaniillusratefKorean ng o mitme. btso importance at this time to the United States mously approved in the Senate Foreign Relaillustrate Koreas strong commitment to and our allies. I am encouraged by the strong tions Committee on December 20. 1943. and spreading democracy throughout the world. In- partnership that has been formed between the scheduled for a full Senate vote in early 1944. deed. Korea has been one of our most ardent United States and South Korea and other Whereas the House version was introduced and unfailing allies abroad. by Representative Will Rogers. Jr.. of Cali encourage my colleagues to support this countries with respect to this issue. .fornia and extensive hearings on the resolun g. mI welcome the opportunity to continue to tion were held by the House Foreign Affairs resolution. work with our South Korean allies toward en- Committee.