A resolution celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty.

Summary

Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. government should propose to the government of the Philippines that a joint commission be established to review the potential for enhancing security ties; (2) the U.S. government should expand the economic relationship with the government of the Philippines toward achieving broad-based economic development in that country; (3) the private sectors of the United States and the Philippines should establish a U.S.-Philippines organization to promote closer bilateral ties across key sectors; (4) the government of the Philippines should continue its efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions; and (5) the U.S. government should continue to assist the government of the Philippines in the areas of maritime security, communications, and overall military professionalization.

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Timeline

1. 2 August 2011

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5268-5269)

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2. 2 August 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 2 August 2011 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] · R · Cosponsor
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