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107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 334

  Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the Republic of Turkey's 
 cooperation in the war against terrorism, economic reforms in Turkey, 
  and the economic partnership meetings to be held between the United 
                           States and Turkey.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 26, 2002

Ms. Granger (for herself, Mr. Wexler, Mr. Whitfield, Mr. Tancredo, and 
 Mr. Stearns) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
          referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the Republic of Turkey's 
 cooperation in the war against terrorism, economic reforms in Turkey, 
  and the economic partnership meetings to be held between the United 
                           States and Turkey.

Whereas the United States and the Republic of Turkey have long been allies and 
        shared a commitment to preserving peace and stability;
Whereas Turkey has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the war on terrorism;
Whereas Turkey has faced financial and currency crises and recession since 2000;
Whereas Turkey's fiscal discipline and actions to restore confidence in the 
        banking system have laid the foundation for an economic recovery in 
        Turkey;
Whereas the future growth and prosperity of Turkey depend in large measure on 
        encouraging more foreign investment in Turkey and improving trade 
        relations; and
Whereas the United States is interested in building a broader investment and 
        trading relationship with Turkey: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the Republic of Turkey for its steadfast 
        commitment to, and cooperation in, the war against terrorism, 
        including--
                    (A) Turkey's immediate condemnation of the 
                terrorist attacks against the United States that 
                occurred on September 11, 2001;
                    (B) Turkey's offers to the United States of troops, 
                the use of air bases, increased force protection for 
                United States military personnel and equipment in 
                Turkey, and diplomatic overflight clearances;
                    (C) Turkey's deployment of 261 troops to 
                Afghanistan to participate in the initial phase of the 
                International Security Assistance Force; and
                    (D) Turkey's willingness to participate in the 
                leadership of the International Security Assistance 
                Force and assist the United States in training the new 
                Afghan security forces;
            (2) commends Turkey for implementing economic reforms, 
        particularly those which increase privatization and improve the 
        investment climate in Turkey; and
            (3) supports the economic partnership meetings which are 
        scheduled to be held between the United States and Turkey on 
        February 26 and 27, 2002.
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