Colombia Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 200 Years of U.S.-Colombia Diplomatic Relations

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Colombia Caucus Co-Chairs, Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) and Albio Sires (D-NJ-8) introduced an important resolution commemorating the 200^thanniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Colombia. This resolution highlights key milestones throughout two centuries of shared history among these allied Western Hemisphere democracies. It also stresses the importance of continuing to foster and strengthen this key relationship in Latin America.

“Over two hundred years, the U.S.-Colombia relationship has grown into one of the most important partnerships in the world,” said Rep. Diaz-Balart. “This bipartisan resolution celebrates this strong alliance and highlights ways that the United States and Colombia continue to work together to combat narcoterrorism, strengthen democratic institutions, and promote security in our hemisphere. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to further strengthen this crucial partnership.”

“Colombia is a true friend of the United States," said Rep. Sires. “I will always appreciate the Colombian people and the Colombian government for partnering with the United States to advance democracy, security, and economic opportunity across this hemisphere. As we mark 200 years of diplomatic relations, I am proud to stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in recognizing our vital alliance with Colombia and expressing our collective resolve to further strengthen this pivotal relationship.”

The original cosponsors include:

Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25), Albio Sires (D-NJ-08), Michael T. McCaul (R-TX-10),

Green, Mark (R-TN-07), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-07), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02), Filemon Vela (D-TX-34), Mike D. Rogers (R-AL-03), Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Gary J. Palmer (R-AL-06), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Tony Gonzalez (R-TX-23), Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), Michael Waltz (R-FL-06), Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Carlos A.Gimenez (R-FL-26), Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), Jerry L. Carl(R-AL-01), Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL-04), David G. Valadao (R-CA-21), Barry Moore (R-AL-02), Lisa McClain (R-MI-10), Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ-04), and Charlie Crist (D-FL-13).

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