A resolution reaffirming United States support for the democratic Aquino government and condemning the recent coup attempt in the Philippines.

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Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the attempted overthrow of the Philippine Government; (2) regrets the loss of life resulting from that attempt; (3) pays tribute to those members of the Philippine Armed Forces who defeated the attempt; (4) reaffirms its support for the democratic Government of President Aquino and expresses confidence in the democratic institutions in the Philippines; (5) supports the efforts of President Aquino to implement an effective counterinsurgency strategy; and (6) calls upon Filipinos to work for change through peaceful democratic means rather than by seeking to overturn the democratic system.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 September 1987

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