Recognizing the decades-long effort of pro-democracy forces in Chile to end the dictatorship and restore civilian governance in the country.

recognizes the decades-long effort of the pro-democracy forces of Chile that, with support from human rights movements in the United States and around the world, ended the dictatorship and restored civilian governance in Chile;

applauds the Chilean people for rebuilding a strong and resilient democracy against the forces of authoritarianism;

expresses profound regret for the United States contribution to destabilizing Chile’s political institutions and constitutional processes and for United States assistance in the consolidation of the repressive military dictatorship of General Pinochet, and believes that full accountability requires a full accounting in the form of disclosure and declassification of remaining United States records relating to events leading up to, during, and after the military coup of 50 years ago;

will continue to engage with the Chilean people to participate in truth and reconciliation efforts and continue the shared bilateral commitment to strengthen democratic government institutions confronted with the current and ever-changing threats against democracy around the world; and

emphasizes that support for human rights is and should remain a key pillar of United States foreign policy everywhere in the world.