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That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 80th anniversary of the sovereign and independent country of the Philippines on July 4, 1946; (2) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and the Philippines and commits to strengthening those bonds; (3) recognizes the courage and bravery of the Filipino and Filipino-American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought alongside and in the United States Armed Forces; (4) reaffirms the United States commitment to invoke its Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines if an armed attack against the Philippines assets is committed in the Pacific; (5) commends the Republic of the Philippines for increasing its cooperation in regional security, including collaboration that may enhance regional defense posture; (6) recognizes and honors the vital contributions of Filipino Americans to the cultural fabric of the United States; and (7) urges the people of the United States to celebrate the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations with appropriate programs and activities.