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CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—APR. 17, 1986 (3) the President should make the use of predatory tied aid credits a major topic of discussion at the Tokyo Summit. Agreed to April 14, 1986.

Apr. 17, 1986 [S. Con. Res. 128]

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AUSTRALIAN BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Whereas the United States and Australia enjoy a special and close relationship based on our shared history, cultural heritage, similar political values, and mutual respect for individual liberties; Whereas our two nations enjoy thriving trade and business relationships and a broad range of people-to-people programs; Whereas that close relationship has assured an alliance between our two nations in defense of freedom during four wars; Whereas Australia and the United States are linked in a mutual defense treaty and readily accept the costs involved in preserving international peace; Whereas Australia participated in the celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of American independence in 1976; Whereas the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honorable Robert J. L. Hawke, will be visiting the United States in April 1986; Whereas the Government and people of Australia have invited the Government and people of the United States to join in celebrating the forthcoming 1988 bicentennial of Australia; and Whereas it is most fitting that this historic event be recognized in a manner which will commemorate Australian-American friendship and strengthen the many ties which link our two great nations 7 together: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), . That the Congress declares its deep and abiding respect and friendship for the people of Australia and salutes Australia in its preparations for the celebration of its bicentennial. SEC. 2. It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Government should help Australia observe its bicentennial year with appropriate activities and ceremonies that would indicate the high regard and deep affection which the people of the United States hold toward the Government and people of Australia during their celebration. Agreed to April 17, 1986.

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JOHN McMAHON—HONORING UPON RETIREMENT FROM DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE

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Whereas, John McMahon has devoted his entire professional career to the intelligence service of his Nation, performing with dedication, honor and distinction for nearly 35 years since his graduation from the College of the Holy Cross in 1951; Whereas, John McMahon's career has been one of outstanding accomplishment in diverse intelligence duties spanning the full

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