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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 29, 2010
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Affirms the Senate's commitment to the United States-Japan security alliance and the friendship of both countries that is based on shared values.
Recognizes the benefits of the alliance to the national security of the United States and Japan, as well as to regional security.
Recognizes the contributions of and expresses appreciation for the people of Japan, and in particular the people of Okinawa, in hosting members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families in Japan.
Values the involvement of Japan's Self-Defense Forces in regional and global security operations.
Promotes the implementation of the Roadmap for Realignment to reduce the burden on local communities while maintaining the strategic posture of the United States in Asia.
People & committees
Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA] · D–VA
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5630; text as passed Senate: CR S5630)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5630; text as passed Senate: CR S5630)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5323-5324)
Introduced in Senate
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