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Benjamin Gilman: “This measure reaffirms our special relationship between our Nation and the Republic of the Philippines. This resolution…”

On the recordDecember 18, 2001
This measure reaffirms our special relationship between our Nation and the Republic of the Philippines. This resolution notes that special relationship of mutual benefit which goes back for more than 100 years, this year marking the 50th anniversary of the 1951 U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty. Throughout the years and many wars, this treaty has beneficially served both of our nations. Once again, the relationship showed its great value soon after the terrorists' brutal attack on our Nation on September 11, when our Philippine friends were steadfast in their support, making all of their military installations available to the United States Armed Forces for transit, for refueling, for resupply, and for staging operations.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York
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Discussing a resolution reaffirming the U.S.-Philippines relationship and the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.

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