Consideration of Miscellaneous Bills and Resolutions: Markup Before the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Second Session, on H.J. Res. 345, H. Res. 379, H. Con. Res. 102, H.J. Res. 158, and H. Con. Res. 148, March 14, 1996, Volume 4

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Page 16 - The President is directed to inform the Congress promptly of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom. The President and the Congress shall determine, in accordance with constitutional processes, appropriate action by the United States in response to any such danger.
Page 36 - Now, therefore, be it 1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 2 concurring), That the Congress— 3 (1...
Page 16 - States decision to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China rests upon the expectation that the future of Taiwan will be determined by peaceful means; (4) to consider any effort to determine the future of Taiwan by other than peaceful means, including by boycotts or embargoes, a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific area and of grave concern to the United States...
Page 12 - ... -"The government of the United States of America acknowledges the Chinese position that there is but one China and Taiwan is part of China.
Page 16 - Pacific area; (2) to declare that peace and stability in the area are in the political, security, and economic interests of the United States, and are matters of international concern; (3) to make clear that the United States...
Page 26 - ayes" appear to have it. The "ayes" do have it. The motion is carried, and the amendment is adopted.
Page 40 - States. 1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in...
Page 39 - A program to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries and...
Page 28 - Chair rules that the ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The motion is agreed to.
Page 10 - What would be appropriate action, including possible use of force in Taiwan's defense, would depend on the specific circumstances.

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