Doug Bereuter: “This resolution, offered by our distinguished colleague from California (Mr. Radanovich), certainly deserves our full…”

“This resolution, offered by our distinguished colleague from California (Mr. Radanovich), certainly deserves our full support, for it recognizes what the Republic of Croatia has done in the conduct of its recent parliamentary and presidential elections. Since the fall of communism in 1991, Croatia has now completed its fourth parliamentary election and its third presidential election. I would also give note of what the gentleman from New York (Chairman Gilman) has mentioned, that on May 9 the North Atlantic Council extended an invitation to Croatia to become the 26th member of NATO's Partnership for Peace. The Partnership for Peace, or PfP, serves as an important program for fostering security and stability in Europe through military cooperation. I also serve as the chairman of the House delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and I would mention that the NATO Parliamentary Assembly has noted the progress in Croatia in its turn towards democracy. It is my expectation that Croatia will soon be offered associate membership status because of that action.”