[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 278 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 278
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 6, 2008
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections
in March 2008.
Whereas the United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a clear vision for
the 21st century, where freedom and democracy are the foundations for
peace, prosperity, and progress;
Whereas Taiwan has dramatically improved its record on human rights and
routinely holds free and fair elections in a multiparty system, as
evidenced by
Taiwan's first democratic presidential election in 1996, second in 2000,
and third in 2004;
Whereas the democratic and open presidential elections in 2000 mark the first
transfer of power from one party to another in Taiwan's history;
Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated its unequivocal support for human rights and a
commitment to the democratic ideals of freedom of speech, freedom of the
press, rule of law, and free and fair elections routinely held in a
multiparty system;
Whereas Taiwan is one of the strongest democratic allies of the United States in
the Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas it is United States policy to support and strengthen democracy around
the world;
Whereas, with its stable democratic system and impressive economic prowess,
Taiwan stands apart from many equally young democracies whose freedom
and liberty have been severely challenged; and
Whereas the United States Congress has organized congressional delegations to
witness the electoral process in thriving democracies, including
elections in Taiwan: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That it is the sense of the Congress that--
(1) the United States Government should reaffirm its
unwavering commitment to Taiwan's democracy and security; and
(2) international delegations should be encouraged to visit
Taiwan for the purpose of witnessing the presidential elections
in March 2008.
Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2008.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.