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H.RES.295 Recognizing the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and expressing appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its contributions to international efforts to combat terrorism.

The resolution preamble notes the 50 year history between the US and South Korea since the treaty surrounding the US-Korean War.

37,000 US troops remain and South Korea (the Republic of Korea) remains a strong trade partner and ally in the war on terror.

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Sponsor:  Rep. Peter King (R-NY-31^st)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote June 11, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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Whereas for more than 50 years since the outbreak of the Korean War, a close relationship has existed between the United States and the Republic of Korea, which has been of enormous economic, cultural, and strategic advantage to both nations;

Whereas President George W. Bush and President Roh Moo Hyun have demonstrated their mutual willingness to forge a deeper alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea to enhance stability in East Asia;

Whereas the 37,000 United States troops, who are stationed in the Republic of Korea, serve as a testament to the enduring strength of the 1953 U.S.-R.O.K. Mutual Defense Treaty;

Whereas the foundation of the relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea rests on a shared interest in and commitment to peace, democracy, and freedom on the Korean Peninsula, in Asia, and throughout the world;

Whereas since February 2006, the Republic of Korea and the United States have been conducting negotiations to achieve a free trade agreement that would deepen economic ties and boost trade and investment for both nations;

Whereas the Republic of Korea and the United States are both deeply committed to the Six Party Talks and have a mutual interest in keeping the Korean Peninsula free of nuclear weapons;

Whereas the Republic of Korea has 2,300 personnel deployed in Iraq, constituting the third largest coalition contingent in Iraq behind the United States and the United Kingdom;

Whereas the Republic of Korea has 200 troops deployed in Afghanistan; and

Whereas the Republic of Korea has pledged $260,000,000 toward reconstruction and stabilization in postwar Iraq: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and expresses appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its efforts in the global war against terrorism.

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