Posted on 10/16/2001 5:48:02 PM PDT by ProudFossil
The House of Representatives just passed a resolution commemorating the 50 year anniversary of the close relationship between the US and Australia. Republican Representative Paul of Texas is the only dissenting vote.
Reminds me of what I was taught in Texas History. The Texas Legislature only meets once every two years (governer can call a special session). Reason is that when the state was set up, the thinking was that the highest good was to protect a man's life, liberty and property. The conclusion by the Congressional caucus was that no man's life, liberty or property were safe while a legislature was in session.
Run a cost benefit analysis using these variables...
Try ---> recent payment of back dues from the US to the UN over the projected return,
vs: Aussie's committment to the anti-Terrorism thrust and long running co-operation under ANZUS.
Aussie is quite a pro-US country. The estimated $10 - 50,000 should come out of Ron's salary!
Henry Bonilla is a conservative??? Well, I guess if Liddy Dole can pass as a conservative then so can he.
They made him 'Australian Man of the Year' for his service to Australian Tourism, and then a dozen years later shoot him down like a dog....
The man you're referring to was never made 'Australian of the Year.' He was shot by Northern Territory police after killing a cop.
If the issue is violating the Constitution, he doesn't support it. Nor should he, or anyone else.
Recognizing the historic significance of the fiftieth anniversary of the alliance between Australia and the United States under the ANZUS Treaty, paying tribute to the United States-Australia relationship, reaffirming the importance of economic and security cooperation between the United States and Australia, and welcoming the state visit by Australian Prime Minister John Howard.
Mr. HYDE (for himself, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. LEACH, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, and Mr. ISSA), submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
Recognizing the historic significance of the fiftieth anniversary of the alliance between Australia and the United States under the ANZUS Treaty, paying tribute to the United States-Australia relationship, reaffirming the importance of economic and security cooperation between the United States and Australia, and welcoming the state visit by Australian Prime Minister John Howard.
Whereas the relationship between the United States and Australia goes well beyond security cooperation and is based on common values, mutual respect, and the desire to see a world at peace in which all peoples can enjoy the benefits of democratic governance, fundamental human rights, and the prosperity that market-oriented economies bring;
Whereas the United States and Australia share a wide range of common interests in Asia and the Pacific, such as growth and liberalization of international trade, regional cooperation on economic development, environmental protection, and the peaceful settlement of disputes;
Whereas the United States and Australia share the goals of effective multilateral cooperation in arms control and nonproliferation, halting the spread of weapons of mass destruction, and ensuring the effective operation of nonproliferation and arms control regimes;
Whereas the Australia-United States Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) provides for consultations on trade and investment policy issues;
Whereas since 1985 the United States and Australia have held annual bilateral Australia-United States Ministerial Talks (AUSMIN) to develop and enhance their relationship;
Whereas United States Presidential visits to Australia in 1991 and 1996 and visits of the Australian Prime Minister to the United States in 1995, 1997, and 1999 have underscored the strength and closeness of the alliance;
Whereas the Sydney Declaration of 1996 reaffirmed and strengthened the defense alliance between the United States and Australia and the intention of both countries to work cooperatively with other states in the region and to encourage collective solutions to problems and security challenges in the region;
Whereas the United States and Australia are committed to close bilateral cooperation on legal, counternarcotics, and other global issues through the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) of 1997;
Whereas the United States and Australia have worked together closely in the World Trade Organization (WTO), as active members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, and as members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) to encourage and improve regional cohesion;
Whereas the various phases of the multinational and United Nations operations in East Timor were a striking example of regional cooperation to achieve shared goals;
Whereas as evidenced by the recent situation in East Timor and the economic crisis of 1997, the international and economic security in the Asia-Pacific region is dynamic and the vitality and relevance of the alliance since the end of the Cold War is obvious;
Whereas the alliance between the United States and Australia during World War II was formalized in a 1951 security treaty commonly referred to as the `ANZUS Treaty', which provides that the United States and Australia will act to meet the common danger in the event of an armed attack in the Pacific against either country and strengthen the fabric of peace in the Pacific region;
Whereas Australia and the United States have maintained a close relationship with one another, and with the United Nations, regional organizations, associations, and other authorities in the Pacific region as a means to maintain international peace and security;
Whereas forces of the United States and Australia have served alongside one another in many theaters of war and as part of United Nations peacekeeping operations throughout the world;
Whereas the alliance between the United States and Australia has been characterized by an extraordinary degree of cooperation that includes information sharing, combined exercises, joint training and educational programs, and joint facilities;
Whereas the Australia-United States security relationship, having proved its value for five decades, will remain a cornerstone of Asia-Pacific security into the 21st century;
Whereas September 1, 2001, marks the 50th anniversary of ANZUS; and
Whereas Australian Prime Minister John Howard is making a state visit to Washington from September 8 to September 12, 2001: Now, therefore, be it
| YEAS | NAYS | PRES | NV | |
| REPUBLICAN | 206 | 1 | 11 | |
| DEMOCRATIC | 205 | 5 | ||
| INDEPENDENT | 2 | |||
| TOTALS | 413 | 1 | 16 |
The more I learn about the guy, the more I'm sure that he's a nutcase. Amazing what goofy trash can get elected to congress - Ron Paul, meet Barbara Lee.
We need a lot more Congressman like him.
This disclaimer should be on his yard signs. Didn't this nutcase run for president once? LOL I wonder if he passed the Buchanan 2000 standard.
"Australia said on Wednesday it would deploy 1,550 military personnel, including elite Special Air Service troops, four fighter aircraft, three frigates and two refuelling aircraft to join U.S.-led attacks on Afghanistan. Australian Prime Minister John Howard said he expected the military assets would be fully deployed by the middle of November."
For the folks on here supporting Paul:
Some of you can call KQQL a moron or disruptor if you wish, but I would tend to agree with him. It is none of our business if Australia doesn't have the 2nd amendment or support gun rights anymore than it is for them to tell us that we should ban guns. The resolution costs a miniscule amount compared to the good will it generates and this very vote is one of the prime reasons that Paul would never be elected Senator from Texas! He votes his own way and basically tells his constituents to go pound it! If he were my Congressman, I would be furious!
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