Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and prosperous economy in Turkey.

Received in the Senate.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 9, 2002

Recognizes the Republic of Turkey for its steadfast commitment to, and cooperation in, the war against terrorism.Commends Turkey for implementing economic reforms, particularly those which increase privatization and improve the investment climate there.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D–MD

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

33 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Oct 17, 2002
Received in the Senate.
Oct 16, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 16, 2002
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7977)
Oct 16, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7977)
Oct 16, 2002
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7964-8009)
Oct 16, 2002
Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Oct 16, 2002
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Oct 16, 2002
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Jul 24, 2002
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 24, 2002
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 24, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Jul 9, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 9, 2002
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2002
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · Oct 16, 2002 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in House · Jul 9, 2002 Formatted Text PDF

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Discuss H.Con.Res.437, 107th Congress: Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and prosperous economy in Turkey.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/437

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-10-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hconres437/BILLS-107hconres437eh.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.437 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.437, 107th Congress: Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and prosperous economy in Turkey.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/437

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-10-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hconres437/BILLS-107hconres437eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:38:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.437, 107th Congress: Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and prosperous economy in Turkey.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/437

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-10-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hconres437/BILLS-107hconres437eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:38:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.437, 107th Congress: Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and prosperous economy in Turkey.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/437

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-10-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hconres437/BILLS-107hconres437eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:38:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.437 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.