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Begun and held at the City of Washington on their achievements as a great nation, and reaffirming the deep bonds of trust and values between the United States and Romania, a trusted and most valued ally.Whereas the United StatesTuesday,CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with Romania in June 1880;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the United States and Romania are two countries united by shared values and a strong commitment to freedom, democracy, and prosperity;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas Romania has shown, for the past 20 years, remarkable leadership in advancing security and democratic principles in Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, and the Black Sea region, and has amply participated to the forging of a wider Europe, whole and free;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas Romania’s commitment to meeting the greatest responsibilities and challenges of the 21st century is and has been reflected by its contribution to the international efforts of stabilization in Afghanistan and Iraq, its decision to participate in the United States missile defense system in Europe, its leadership in regional nonproliferation and arms control, its active pursuit of energy security solutions for South Eastern Europe, and its substantial role in shaping a strong and effective North Atlantic Alliance;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the strategic partnership that exists between the United States and Romania has greatly advanced the common interests of the United States and Romania in promoting transatlantic and regional security and free market opportunities, and should continue to provide for more economic and cultural exchanges, trade and investment, and people-to-people contacts between the United States and Romania;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the talent, energy, and creativity of the Romanian people have nurtured a vibrant society and nation, embracing entrepreneurship, technological advance and innovation, and rooted deeply in the respect for education, culture, and international cooperation; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas Romanian Americans have contributed greatly to the history and development of the United States, and their rich cultural heritage and commitment to furthering close relations between Romania and the United States should be properly recognized and praised: Now, therefore, be itCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That Congress--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) celebrates the 130th anniversary of United States-Romanian diplomatic relations;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) congratulates the Romanian people on their achievements as a great nation; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) reaffirms the deep bonds of trust and values between the United States and Romania.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Passed the Senate June 30, 2010.

Attest:

NANCY ERICKSON,

Clerk of the House of Representatives.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink