Commends Turkey for implementing economic reforms, particularly those which increase privatization and improve the investment climate there.
[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 437 Introduced in House (IH)]
107th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 437
Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign
against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance
to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan,
and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and
prosperous economy in Turkey.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 9, 2002
Mr. Wynn (for himself, Ms. Granger, Mr. Wexler, Mr. Whitfield, Mr.
Hastings of Florida, Mr. Houghton, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr. Pitts, Mr.
Oxley, Mr. Berman, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Nethercutt, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Davis
of Florida, Mrs. Tauscher, Mr. Burton of Indiana, and Mr. Bereuter)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on International Relations
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign
against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance
to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan,
and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and
prosperous economy in Turkey.
Whereas the United States and the Republic of Turkey have long been allies and
share a commitment to preserving global peace and stability;
Whereas Turkey has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the war on terrorism;
Whereas Turkey was the first country with a predominantly Muslim population to
offer direct military participation in Operation Enduring Freedom;
Whereas the use of the Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, from which thousands of
United States transport planes have taken off since the beginning of
Operation Enduring Freedom, has greatly facilitated the campaign in
Afghanistan;
Whereas Turkey, the only member nation of NATO with a predominantly Muslim
population, will assume command of the International Security and
Assistance Force in Afghanistan;
Whereas Turkey faced financial and currency crises and a recession in 2000 and
2001;
Whereas Turkey's fiscal discipline and actions to restore confidence in the
banking system have laid the foundation for sound economic recovery,
which has already begun;
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 hundreds of troops to
Afghanistan to participate in the initial phase of the
International Security Assistance Force; and
(D) Turkey's willingness to participate in and lead
the International Security Assistance Force in
Afghanistan and assist the United States in training
the new Afghan security forces; and
(2) commends Turkey for implementing economic reforms,
particularly those which increase privatization and improve the
investment climate in Turkey.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7964-8009)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7977)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7977)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.