A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2102-2103)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 29, 2017

Reaffirms the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico.

Supports: (1) continued diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the United States and Mexico; and (2) efforts by the Mexican government to strengthen the rule of law, reduce corruption, and advance civil and human rights.

Encourages enhanced security cooperation between the U.S. and Mexican militaries and law enforcement agencies.

Commits to: (1) continue the U.S. government's partnership with the Mexican government to combat transnational criminal organizations, and (2) a relationship between the United States and Mexico that is based on mutual respect and the promotion of shared democratic values.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R–TX

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Foreign Relations Committee

11 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2102-2103)
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in Senate

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Analyze S.Res.102 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 S.Res.102, 115th Congress: A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/102

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2017-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres102/BILLS-115sres102is.htm

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Analyze S.Res.102 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 S.Res.102, 115th Congress: A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/102

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2017-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres102/BILLS-115sres102is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:22:24Z. 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.

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Discuss S.Res.102, 115th Congress: A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/102

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2017-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres102/BILLS-115sres102is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:22:24Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Res.102, 115th Congress: A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/102

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2017-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres102/BILLS-115sres102is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:22:24Z. 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 S.Res.102 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.