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Suozzi, Engel Welcome Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Supporting U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance through House Foreign Affairs Committee

March 4, 2020
Press Release

Today, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs passed Congressman Tom Suozzi’s (D-Long Island, Queens) bipartisan resolution which shows support for the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

 

The legislation has almost 40 bipartisan cosponsors in the House. An identical resolution was unanimously approved by the full Senate earlier this year.

 

“Ties between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea are oriented around securing the Asia-Pacific region, promoting shared values of democracy and human rights, and ensuring fair trade,” said Suozzi. “Korean-Americans have also contributed so much to the fabric of our American communities, particularly in New York where I have seen this firsthand. I want to thank Chairman Engel and Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee for supporting this bipartisan effort and hope that it is passed by the full House in short order.”

 

“As a long-time supporter of our alliance with South Korea, it is so important that we work together to strengthen and deepen that alliance. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration has chosen to lock horns with Seoul on our military cost-sharing agreement.  While I appreciate the desire for our partners to share more in the cost of our common defense, it is critically important that the final agreement reflects and respects our close partnership with the Republic of Korea, and that the negotiations seek to advance—not jeopardize—our shared goal of preserving security and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific. I thank Mr. Suozzi for authoring this measure and I’m proud we are moving it forward in a bipartisan manner befitting our long and proud partnership with South Korea,” said Chairman Engel. 

 

The resolution specifically:

  • Expresses the importance of the United States’ alliance with the Republic of Korea and shared interests of peace, democracy, free-market economy, human rights, and rule of law.
  • Recognizes the contributions of the Korean American community in the U.S.
  • Calls for the strengthening of diplomatic, economic, and security ties between the countries.