[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1222 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1222

Celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership between the United States 
                              and Romania.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 12, 2022

   Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. Turner) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership between the United States 
                              and Romania.

Whereas the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania was 
        launched on July 11, 1997, providing a comprehensive framework to 
        strengthen bilateral relations and advance the two countries' common 
        interests in promoting transatlantic security, democratic values, and 
        economic development;
Whereas, on September 13, 2011, this strategic partnership advanced to a new 
        level with the adoption of the Joint Declaration on Strategic 
        Partnership for the 21st Century between Romania and the United States;
Whereas the United States and Romania have continuously expanded their economic 
        relationship through increased bilateral trade and investment;
Whereas over more than a century, the Romanian-American community's rich 
        cultural heritage is a valued part of American society;
Whereas over the past 25 years, Romania has advanced security and democratic 
        principles in Central and Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region, and 
        has actively contributed, as a member of NATO and the European Union, to 
        forging a strong transatlantic partnership, including as one of the top 
        troop contributors to NATO's almost 2-decade mission in Afghanistan;
Whereas Romania is a founding member of the Bucharest Nine regional NATO 
        cooperation format, aimed at strengthening defense and deterrence on the 
        eastern flank of the alliance;
Whereas Romania's commitment to transatlantic common defense includes hosting 
        the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System, which protects NATO members 
        from ballistic missile threats;
Whereas Romania has played a pivotal role in NATO's efforts to counter Russian 
        aggression, consistently meeting or exceeding NATO's 2 percent of GDP 
        defense spending target, and offering to host one of NATO's 4 new 
        multinational battlegroups;
Whereas Romania's efforts and commitment to support Ukraine in the face of 
        Russia's unprovoked and illegal military invasion deserve full 
        recognition;
Whereas Romania provides critical assistance to the Ukrainian people, offering 
        refuge and safe passage to over one million Ukrainians fleeing Russia's 
        invasion;
Whereas Romania will continue to host rotational brigade combat teams from the 
        United States to enhance the collective deterrent capabilities of the 
        NATO alliance; and
Whereas 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the 
        United States and Romania: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) celebrates the 25th anniversary of the strategic 
        partnership between the United States and Romania, 
        congratulates Romania on this important milestone, and thanks 
        the Romanian people for their steadfast friendship and 
        contribution to the progress of our bilateral relationship;
            (2) reaffirms the close bonds between the United States and 
        Romania, based on a common commitment to freedom, democracy, 
        rule of law, and economic prosperity;
            (3) appreciates Romania's staunch support for transatlantic 
        security and prosperity, and its unwavering commitment to 
        advancing peace, freedom, and security;
            (4) recognizes Romania as a close and capable partner in 
        stabilizing Europe's Black Sea region; and
            (5) calls on the executive branch of the Federal Government 
        to continue to strengthen the strategic partnership between the 
        United States and Romania and to find new ways to leverage, 
        support, and develop the friendship and cooperation between our 
        two nations.
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