That the Senate—
with the people of the former communist countries and Western Europe, celebrates 25 years of a united Germany, free from the oppression of communism;
honors the courage and sacrifice of the people of Germany, the United States, and other countries who served in the Cold War to bring freedom to Central and Eastern Europe;
recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and Germany in—
common defense;
an enduring shared commitment to the free and unified Europe; and
an expanding and deepening economic prosperity under the rule of law throughout Europe;
expresses to the people of Germany an appreciation for the commitment of the people of Germany to the promotion of freedom through leadership in providing international assistance, support for peacekeeping and international security efforts, and acceptance of refugees, including efforts by the people of Germany in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ukraine; and
reaffirms the deep and historical friendship between the Government and people of the United States and the Government and people of Germany.