That the House of Representatives—
recognizes and highlights the importance of the alliance between the United States and Germany in—
an enduring shared commitment to our free and democratic societies;
expanding and deepening economic prosperity for the United States and Europe; and
protecting and defending our security, freedom, and common values;
recognizes the strong personal, cultural, and historical ties between our populations and governments, and the importance of our common set of fundamental values as guiding principles for tackling the growing global challenges of the 21st century; and
reaffirms the deep and historical friendship between the Government and people of the United States and the Government and people of Germany.