July 6, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4837 Whereas NATO has been the backbone of defense reform initiatives to strengthen REAFFIRMING THE TAIWAN RELA- the European security architecture for 67 Georgia’s resilience and self-defense capa- TIONS ACT AND THE SIX ASSUR- years, evolving to meet the changing trans- bilities and develop closer security coopera- ANCES AS CORNERSTONES OF atlantic geopolitical and security environ- tion and interoperability with NATO mem- ment; UNITED STATES-TAIWAN RELA- bers, including through the establishment of TIONS Whereas NATO continues its mission in Af- the Joint Training and Evaluation Center, ghanistan following the September 11, 2001, which was inaugurated in 2015; Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I ask attacks on the United States; Whereas the threat of transnational ter- unanimous consent that the Senate Whereas NATO, through its contributions rorism has resulted in attacks in Turkey, proceed to the consideration of Cal- to the common defense, including its invoca- tion of Article 5 after the attacks of Sep- France, Belgium, and the United States, and endar No. 535, S. Con. Res. 38. tember 11, 2001, has significantly contributed the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to the security of the United States and has (ISIL) continues to pose a real and evolving clerk will report the concurrent resolu- served as a force multiplier for the United threat to member states, other countries in tion by title. States; Europe, and the broader international com- The legislative clerk read as follows: Whereas at the NATO Wales Summit in munity; A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 38) September 2014, NATO reaffirmed the Alli- Whereas the migration crisis from the Syr- reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and ance’s role in transatlantic security and its ian civil war, the conflict in Afghanistan, the Six Assurances as cornerstones of United ability to respond to emerging security and economic and humanitarian crises in Af- States-Taiwan relations. threats and challenges; rica have placed a great strain on member There being no objection, the Senate Whereas Alliance members at the NATO states; proceeded to consider the concurrent Wales Summit defined the new security par- Whereas the NATO summit in Warsaw, Po- adigm when they stated, ‘‘Russia’s aggres- resolution. land, is an opportunity to enhance and more Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I ask sive actions against Ukraine have fundamen- deeply entrench those principles and build on tally challenged our vision of a Europe unanimous consent that the concur- our collective security, which continue to whole, free, and at peace. Growing insta- bind the Alliance together and guide our ef- rent resolution be agreed to, the pre- bility in our southern neighborhood, from amble be agreed to, and the motions to the Middle East to North Africa, as well as forts today; and Whereas, on May 19, 2016, Foreign Min- reconsider be considered made and laid transnational and multi-dimensional upon the table with no intervening ac- threats, are also challenging our security. isters of NATO member states signed an Ac- These can all have long-term consequences cession Protocol to officially endorse and le- tion or debate. for peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic gally move forward Montenegro’s member- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without region and stability across the globe.’’; ship in the Alliance, which, consistent with objection, it is so ordered. Whereas at the 2014 NATO Wales Summit, NATO’s ‘‘Open Door policy’’, would indeed The concurrent resolution (S. Con. Alliance members addressed this changed se- further the principles of the North Atlantic Res. 38) was agreed to. curity environment by committing to en- Treaty and contribute to the security of the The preamble was agreed to. hancing readiness and collective defense; in- North Atlantic area: Now, therefore, be it (The concurrent resolution, with its creasing defense spending and boosting mili- Resolved, That the Senate— preamble, is printed in the RECORD of tary capabilities; and improving NATO sup- May 19, 2016, under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- port for partner countries through the De- (1) recognizes the service of the brave men fense Capacity Building Initiative; and women who have served to safeguard the tions.’’) Whereas although Article 14 of the Wales freedom and security of the United States f and the whole of the transatlantic alliance; Declaration calls on all members of the alli- URGING THE EUROPEAN UNION TO ance to spend a minimum of 2 percent of (2) encourages Alliance members at the their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on de- NATO Warsaw Summit to promote unity and DESIGNATE HIZBALLAH IN ITS fense within a decade, currently only five solidarity, and to ensure a robust security ENTIRETY AS A TERRORIST OR- members are achieving that target; posture capable of deterring any potential GANIZATION Whereas after the 2014 Wales Summit, the adversary, in the face of the complex and Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I ask Russian military invaded Ukraine, adding changing security environment confronting unanimous consent that the Senate Crimea to the list of areas illegally con- the Alliance on its eastern, northern, and trolled by Moscow, including Georgia’s proceed to the immediate consider- southern fronts; ation of Calendar No. 537, S. Res. 482. Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions; (3) urges all NATO members to invest at Whereas Russian-backed separatists in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The least two percent of GDP in defense spending Eastern Ukraine continue to destabilize the clerk will report the resolution by and carry an equitable burden in supporting region with support from the Government of the resource requirements and defense capa- title. the Russian Federation; The legislative clerk read as follows: Whereas the Government of the Russian bilities of the Alliance, including an in- creased forward defense posture in NATO A resolution (S. Res. 482) urging the Euro- Federation continues to undertake provoca- pean Union to designate Hizballah in its en- tive, unprofessional, and dangerous actions frontline states; (4) reaffirms its commitment to NATO’s tirety as a terrorist organization and to in- towards NATO air and naval forces and con- crease pressure on the organization and its collective security as guaranteed by Article tinues to exercise hybrid warfare capabilities members to the fullest extent possible. against member and nonmember states along 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty; its western borders; (5) welcomes the progress of NATO’s bal- There being no objection, the Senate Whereas Poland and the Baltic States of listic missile defense mission, adopted at the proceeded to consider the resolution. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are on the 2010 Lisbon Summit, and the achievement of Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I further frontlines of renewed Russian aggression and recent United States milestones in this area ask unanimous consent that the reso- hybrid warfare, including disinformation through the partnership of allies, including lution be agreed to, the preamble be campaigns, cyber threats, and snap military Romania and Poland; agreed to, and the motions to recon- exercises along the Alliance’s eastern flank; (6) recognizes Georgia’s troop contribu- sider be considered made and laid upon Whereas President Barack Obama proposed tions to missions abroad, its robust defense the table with no intervening action or a quadrupling of the European Reassurance spending, and its ongoing efforts to strength- Initiative in fiscal year 2017 to $3,400,000,000 debate. en its democratic and military institutions in order to enhance the United States com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for NATO accession; and mitment to NATO, to support Europe’s de- objection, it is so ordered. (7) recognizes the ongoing work of NATO’s fense, and to deter further Russian aggres- The resolution (S. Res. 482) was sion; Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, agreed to. Whereas the cornerstone of NATO’s collec- with 12,000 troops advising and assisting Af- The preamble was agreed to. tive defense initiative is the Readiness Ac- ghanistan’s security ministries, and army (The resolution, with its preamble, is and police commands across the country, tion Plan, intended to enable a continuous printed in the RECORD of June 6, 2016, and the significant commitment NATO allies NATO military presence on the Alliance’s under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) periphery, especially its easternmost states, and coalition partners have dedicated to Af- which includes enhanced troop rotations, ghanistan since 2001, including at least 1,134 f military exercises, and the establishment of troops from NATO allies and coalition part- RECOGNIZING THE 70TH ANNIVER- a Very High Readiness Task Force; ners of the United States who lost their lives SARY OF THE FULBRIGHT PRO- Whereas in follow-up to commitments in that conflict. GRAM made at the NATO Wales Summit, NATO and the Government of Georgia agreed on a Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘Substantial Package’’ of cooperation and unanimous consent that the Senate

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:21 Jul 07, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JY6.050 S06JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S4838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 6, 2016 proceed to the consideration of Cal- (The resolution, with its preamble, is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there endar No. 540, S. Res. 504. printed in the RECORD of June 21, 2016, objection? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) Without objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report the resolution by f title. f ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. The legislative clerk read as follows: ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 7, TOMORROW 2016 A resolution (S. Res. 504) recognizing the Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, if there is 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I ask no further business to come before the There being no objection, the Senate unanimous consent that when the Sen- Senate, I ask unanimous consent that proceeded to consider the resolution. ate completes its business today, it ad- it stand adjourned under the previous Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I ask journ until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 7; order. unanimous consent that the resolution that following the prayer and pledge, There being no objection, the Senate, be agreed to, the preamble be agreed the morning hour be deemed expired, at 8:01 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, to, and the motions to reconsider be the Journal of proceedings be approved July 7, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. to date, and the time for the two lead- considered made and laid upon the f table with no intervening action or de- ers be reserved for their use later in bate. the day; further, that following leader CONFIRMATION remarks, the Senate resume consider- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Executive nomination confirmed by ation of the House message to accom- objection, it is so ordered. the Senate July 6, 2016: pany S. 764; finally, that all time dur- The resolution (S. Res. 504) was ing morning business, recess, or ad- THE JUDICIARY agreed to. journment of the Senate count BRIAN R. MARTINOTTI, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW The preamble was agreed to. postcloture on the motion to concur. JERSEY.

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