Commends the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan for establishing a multi-party democracy and for their dedication to democratic ideals and human rights.
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should abandon the "One China Policy" in favor of a "One China, One Taiwan Policy" that recognizes the Republic of China on Taiwan as a sovereign government; (2) the President should begin the process of resuming normal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan; and (3) the Republic of China on Taiwan should be permitted to participate as a full member in international organizations for which statehood is a membership requirement.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 69 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. CON. RES. 69
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume
normal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan, and
for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 16, 2005
Mr. Tancredo (for himself, Mr. Souder, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Towns, and
Mr. Shimkus) 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 that the United States should resume
normal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan, and
for other purposes.
Whereas the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan have established a vibrant
and pluralistic democracy on the island of Taiwan;
Whereas the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan have conducted 3
successful Presidential elections, successive elections for members of
their national legislature, numerous local elections, and one national
referendum;
Whereas Taiwan has never been under the jurisdiction of the Communist government
in Beijing, which continues to illegitimately claim sovereignty over
Taiwan and its 23,000,000 citizens;
Whereas the Shanghai Communique, which maintains that there is ``One China'' and
that ``Taiwan is part of China,'' was established without the
consultation of the people of Taiwan;
Whereas Communist China has since used the ``One China Policy'' to block
Taiwan's membership and full participation in international
organizations and events ranging from the United Nations and the World
Health Organization to the Olympics;
Whereas the ``One China Policy'' is effectively obsolete, and does not the
reflect the obvious reality that Taiwan has, is, and continues to
effectively function as an independent and sovereign nation;
Whereas the Republic of China and the United States maintained formal diplomatic
relations until 1979;
Whereas former President Jimmy Carter abruptly severed diplomatic ties with the
Republic of China in 1979 and terminated the Mutual Defense Treaty
between the two nations without consulting or seeking the approval of
Congress;
Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act was approved by Congress later that year
codifying into law the basis for continued commercial, cultural, and
other relations between the United States and Taiwan;
Whereas former President Ronald Reagan issued the ``Six Assurances'' to Taiwan
in July 1982, including the assurance that ``[t]he United States would
not formally recognize Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan''; and
Whereas the Republic of China on Taiwan has been a steadfast ally of the United
States and a responsible and compassionate member of the world
community: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That--
(1) the United States commends the people of the Republic
of China on Taiwan for establishing a flourishing, multi-party
democracy and for their dedication to democratic ideals and
human rights; and
(2) it is the sense of Congress that--
(A) the President of the United States should
abandon the fundamentally flawed ``One China Policy''
in favor of a more realistic ``One China, One Taiwan
Policy'' that recognizes the Republic of China on
Taiwan as a sovereign government, separate from the
Communist regime in Beijing;
(B) the President of the United States should begin
the process of resuming normal diplomatic relations
with the Republic of China on Taiwan; and
(C) the Republic of China on Taiwan should be
permitted to participate as a full member in
international organizations for which statehood is a
requirement for membership.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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