A concurrent resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Goh Chok Tong, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, expressing gratitude to the Government of Singapore for 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.

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 42 Referred in House (RFH)]

1st Session
S. CON. RES. 42

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 7, 2003

Referred to the Committee on International Relations

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Goh Chok
Tong, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, expressing
gratitude to the Government of Singapore for 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.

Whereas Congress is pleased to welcome the Prime Minister of Singapore, His
Excellency Goh Chok Tong, 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 11th largest trading partner of the United States;
Whereas the Government of Singapore reacted with outrage and deep sympathy for
the people of the United States in response to the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001;
Whereas Singapore has joined with the United States in the global struggle
against terrorism, offering political, diplomatic, intelligence, and
humanitarian support;
Whereas the Government of Singapore stood with the United States as a member of
the Coalition for the Immediate Disarmament of Iraq;
Whereas Singapore, which has one of the busiest ports in the world, was the
first Asian country to join the Container Security Initiative (CSI), a
key United States Customs Service initiative designed to prevent
terrorist attacks against the United States and other nations using
global sea cargo;
Whereas the relationship between the United States and Singapore extends beyond
the current campaign against terrorism and is reinforced by strong ties
of culture, commerce, and scientific and technical cooperation; and
Whereas this relationship touches on almost every field of international
cooperation, including a common commitment to foster a stronger and more
open international trading system: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That Congress--
(1) welcomes the Prime Minister, His Excellency Goh Chok
Tong, to the United States;
(2) expresses its profound gratitude to the Government of
Singapore for its expressions of sympathy and support after the
September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and its demonstrated
willingness to fully cooperate with the United States in the
global campaign against terrorism; and
(3) reaffirms its commitment to the continued expansion of
friendship and cooperation between the United States and
Singapore.

Passed the Senate May 6, 2003.

Attest:

EMILY J. REYNOLDS,

Secretary.