Reaffirming the strong relationship, both in defense and trade, between the United States and the United Kingdom.

reaffirms that the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom will not be affected by the outcome of the June 23, 2016, referendum or by changes to the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union;

recognizes that continued defense and intelligence cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom is vital to the national security of both countries;

supports the continued political and military leadership displayed by both nations in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) since it was founded 67 years ago; and

urges the President to commence discussions with the Government of the United Kingdom, at their request, to ensure the continuance of our current bilateral trade relationship and as necessary, negotiations for the development of a free-trade agreement between our two countries.