U.S. Dept. of State - IIP: The United States and China

Text: Resolution Hails 30th Anniversary of Nixon Visit to China
(Commends Bush efforts to advance U.S.-China relationship)

Representative Jennifer Dunn (Republican of Washington) introduced a resolution March 20 in the House of Representatives hailing the 30th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's trip to China.

Dunn, along with 11 co-sponsors, submitted House Concurrent Resolution 365 (H. Con. Res. 365), which also commends President Bush for seeking to "continue to advance a political, cultural, and economic relationship between the United States and China."

The proposed resolution was referred to the House International Relations Committee.

Following is the text of House Concurrent Resolution 365 from the Congressional Record:

107th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 365
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the historic visit of President Richard Nixon to China, and commending President George W. Bush for his effort to continue to advance a political, cultural, and economic relationship between the United States and China.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Ms. DUNN of Washington (for herself, Mr. CRANE, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. DICKS, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. INSLEE, and Mr. NETHERCUTT) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the historic visit of President Richard Nixon to China, and commending President George W. Bush for his effort to continue to advance a political, cultural, and economic relationship between the United States and China.

Whereas February 21, 2002, marked the 30th anniversary of the historic visit of President Richard Nixon to China;

Whereas on February 21, 1972, the world watched as Air Force One, a Boeing 707 carrying President Richard Nixon, landed in China to inaugurate a new era in relations between the United States and China;

Whereas in that same year, the Civil Aviation Administration of China ordered 10 Boeing 707 jet aircraft, marking the resumption of a vibrant trading relationship between the United States and China; and

Whereas the visit of President George W. Bush to China on February 21, 2002, commemorated the importance of the reopening of political and economic ties with China: Now, therefore, be it

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

(1) recognizes that the historic visit of President Richard Nixon to China in 1972 provided the foundation for improved relations between the United States and China during the subsequent 3 decades; and

(2) commends President George W. Bush for his effort to continue to advance a political, cultural, and economic relationship between the United States and China. (end text)

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