Ed Royce: “I have an amendment to the text at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk…”

“I have an amendment to the text at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike all after resolving clause and insert the following: Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) affirms the United States enduring commitment to and friendship with its NATO allies; (2) pledges that the United States will continue to maintain strong leadership and strengthen its commitments to NATO; (3) condemns any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom and democracy of NATO allies; (4) condemns the clear, gross, and uncorrected ongoing violation of the Helsinki principles by Russia with respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; (5) supports keeping United States sanctions imposed against Russia relating to Crimea in effect until Ukraine's sovereignty over Crimea has been restored, as well as sanctions relating to the Donbas until the Minsk agreements are fully implemented; (6) considers it essential for the United States to maintain and increase political, economic, and security support for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe; (7) appreciates the spirit of friendship of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, including those of the Western Balkans, their commitment to collective security, and their contributions, past and present, to peace operations around the globe; (8) calls for the United States to continue to support the countries of Central and Eastern Eur…”