,,iii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #fbh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #ah1 #bjbj,mr4 ,johnson 7for himself and ,mrs4 ,shaheen7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,,resolution ,celebrating the #adjth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the ,united ,states and ,romania4 ,whereas the ,united ,states established diplomatic relations with ,romania in ,june #ahhj2 ,whereas1 in #aiig1 the ,united ,states and ,romania established a long-term partnership based on the ,united ,states recognition of ,romania's strategic importance1 the commitment to shared values1 and a common interest in stability and democratic progress2 ,whereas ,romania joined the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 in #bjjd and hosts ,,nato's ,multi-national ,division ,headquarters ,south ,east1 a ,,nato ,force ,integration ,unit1 the ,multi-national ,brigade ,south ,east1 and the ,aegis ,ashore ,missile ,defense ,system1 a key element of the ,united ,states ,european ,phased ,adaptive ,approach missile defense system2 ,whereas1 in #bjaa1 the ,united ,states and ,romania issued the ,joint ,declaration on ,strategic ,partnership for the #bast ,century ,between the ,united ,states of ,america and ,romania1 reflecting increasing cooperation between the countries and throughout the ,black ,sea region to promote security1 democracy1 free market opportunities1 and cultural exchange2 ,whereas ,romania continues to modernize its armed forces and is #a of #g ,,nato members to have met its #bjad ,wales ,summit commitment to allocate at least #b percent of gross domestic product for defense spending2 ,whereas the ,romanian armed forces have supported ,,nato and ,united ,states operations in ,iraq1 ,afghanistan1 and other theaters for almost #b decades1 contributing more than #cj1jjj total combat and support personnel to those missions1 some of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice2 ,whereas ,romania is a member of the ,global ,coalition to ,defeat ,,isis1 provided humanitarian assistance to the people of ,iraq and ,syria1 and is making significant contributions to the fight against international terrorism2 ,whereas1 on ,august #bj1 #bjai1 the ,united ,states and ,romania signed a memorandum of understanding outlining a shared commitment to developing a secure and vibrant fifth-generation wireless infrastructure based on free and fair competition1 transparency1 and the rule of law--including a rigorous evaluation of vendors2 ,whereas ,romania has played a leading role in the establishment of the ,three ,seas ,initiative and was one of the first countries to invest in the ,three ,seas ,initiative ,investment ,fund1 which aims to increase energy independence and infrastructure connectivity across ,central and ,eastern ,europe2 ,whereas the ,united ,states and ,romania have been deepening their economic relationship through increased bilateral trade and investment1 and in #bjag1 ,romania hosted the tenth annual ,united ,states ,commercial ,service ,trade ,winds ,forum and ,trade ,mission1 helping ,united ,states companies boost exports across ,southeast ,europe2 ,whereas1 in #bjah1 as ,romania celebrated its ,unification ,centennial1 ,governors from across the ,united ,states issued ,proclamations to congratulate ,romanians and ,romanian-,americans on that historic milestone1 illustrating the close ties and friendship that exist between the ,united ,states and ,romania2 ,whereas1 in #bjai1 ,romanians all across the ,united ,states commemorated #cj years since ,romania's liberation from the former communist regime1 a powerful reminder of the fall of the ,iron ,curtain in #aihi and a celebration of the triumphant call of freedom1 liberty1 and dignity2 ,whereas the ,romanian people have made progress in their efforts to hold their institutions and leadership accountable in the continued fight against high-level corruption2 ,whereas ,romania resides in the strategically important and increasingly militarized ,black ,sea region1 and has proven itself a critical security ally in the region1 including by hosting the annual ,,nato ,sea ,shield exercise2 ,whereas1 during these times of unprecedented challenge caused by the ,,covid-#ai pandemic crisis1 the ,united ,states and ,romania are strengthening their partnership1 such as through ,united ,states assistance with targeted funds1 strategic military airlift and medical emergency equipment1 and ,romanian support for the swift repatriation of ,united ,states nationals overseas2 ,whereas1 as a sign of solidarity and friendship between the people of ,romania and the ,united ,states1 ,romania sent its first medical and expert support and advisory mission to ,alabama1 assigning #ae ,romanian doctors1 medical staff1 and chemical and biological risk experts to exchange best practices and assist local ,,covid-#ai efforts in care facilities1 nursing homes1 and hospitals across the ,state2 and ,whereas #bjbj marks the #adjth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the ,united ,states and ,romania3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 celebrates the #adjth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the ,united ,states and ,romania2 7#b7 applauds the ,government and the people of ,romania for the significant strides they have made in governance1 anti-corruption1 rule of law1 economic reforms1 and their continuing pursuit of democratic1 social1 and economic progress2 7#c7 encourages the ,united ,states ,government to use its leadership in ,,nato to advocate for an upgraded ,,nato presence in ,romania1 in order to better accommodate the evolving threat environment in and around the ,black ,sea region2 and 7#d7 reaffirms the enduring alliance between the ,united ,states and ,romania1 based upon shared democratic values1 security partnership1 and increasing economic ties4