SR 105-08: ROCROCROC Resolution (Adopted)

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A RESOLUTION

To reaffirm Taiwan's security and give China the what-for

Be it resolved by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled,

SECTION I.

1. This resolution may be referred to as the Reaffirmation Of Commitments and Response Objecting to China's Recent Oppugnant Conduct (ROCROCROC) Resolution.


SECTION II.

Whereas, the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia finds the following:

1. that the People's Republic of China (or "China") has long exhibited antagonism toward the Republic of China (or "Taiwan");

2. that China has recently escalated this aggressive behavior with the clear aim of intimidating Taiwan and its inhabitants;

3. that China's recent aggression has taken the form of military exercises addressed toward Taiwan, repeated cyberattacks on its major cities, naval blockades, and verbal declarations of further military intent, among others;

4. that Taiwan and its people are seriously endangered due to the escalation of military threats by the Chinese government, and that China's actions continue to destabilize the region as a result;

SECTION III.

Therefore, be it resolved:

1. that the Republic of Atlasia:
   a. Continues to work against all attempts to subvert democratic values and self-determination,
   b. Reaffirms its full commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the people of Taiwan,
   c. Formally condemns China's actions as detailed in Section II,
   d. Recommends that China cease its belligerence toward Taiwan immediately, and
   e. Stresses its commitment to peace first and foremost and its current readiness to employ diplomatic channels toward a resolution of this conflict;

2. that the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia recommends swift prioritization of diplomatic measures toward this goal by the President, the Secretary of State, and the National Security Council.

Sponsor: Joseph Cao

The gentleman from Illinois is recognized.

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I will be voting for the resolution in its current form.

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I'm going to invoke UC here so that we can get this done with ASAP. I really don't see any particularly controversial provisions here, and I'd like us to channel our diplomatic efforts before the PRC threatens Taiwan's security.

Senators have 24 hours to object.

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Hearing no objection, a final vote is now open. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

A RESOLUTION

To reaffirm Taiwan's security and give China the what-for

Be it resolved by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled,

SECTION I.

1. This resolution may be referred to as the Reaffirmation Of Commitments and Response Objecting to China's Recent Oppugnant Conduct (ROCROCROC) Resolution.


SECTION II.

Whereas, the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia finds the following:

1. that the People's Republic of China (or "China") has long exhibited antagonism toward the Republic of China (or "Taiwan");

2. that China has recently escalated this aggressive behavior with the clear aim of intimidating Taiwan and its inhabitants;

3. that China's recent aggression has taken the form of military exercises addressed toward Taiwan, repeated cyberattacks on its major cities, naval blockades, and verbal declarations of further military intent, among others;

4. that Taiwan and its people are seriously endangered due to the escalation of military threats by the Chinese government, and that China's actions continue to destabilize the region as a result;

SECTION III.

Therefore, be it resolved:

1. that the Republic of Atlasia:
   a. Continues to work against all attempts to subvert democratic values and self-determination,
   b. Reaffirms its full commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the people of Taiwan,
   c. Formally condemns China's actions as detailed in Section II,
   d. Recommends that China cease its belligerence toward Taiwan immediately, and
   e. Stresses its commitment to peace first and foremost and its current readiness to employ diplomatic channels toward a resolution of this conflict;

2. that the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia recommends swift prioritization of diplomatic measures toward this goal by the President, the Secretary of State, and the National Security Council.

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Aye

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This resolution has enough votes to pass. Senators have 24 hours to change their vote.

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I'd prefer we use diplomatic routes to try to resolve this, a war with China is really not in our interest, and despite being one of the most neo-con people in this game, I warned against it from the start. Not objecting, but I don't just think demanding that China do X is really a smart approach, honestly, at this point, the only way this can probably be averted would be to withdraw Taiwan recognition and return to the One China Policy which mostly kept peace in East Asia. China was never going to tolerate a Taiwan recognition, and this should've been noted at the time.

“Swift prioritization of diplomatic measures” is right there in the bill.

It wasn’t a brightly flashing neon-colored sign mounted on the Empire State Building, though, so should I change that?

We're already voting on the resolution. If you want me to suspend the rules for new amendments, I will do so, but we really need to pass something quick.

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Vote on Final Senate Passage of the ROCROCROC Resolution:

Aye (15): S019, Scott, Western Democrat, OBD, Kuumo, Pericles, AGA, KoopaDaQuick, Spark, Old School Republican, S019, FalterinArc, Weatherboy, Joseph Cao, North Carolina Yankee
Nay (1): DeadPrez,
Abstain (1): discovolante

Didn't Vote (1): tack50

The resolution is adopted.

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A RESOLUTION

To reaffirm Taiwan's security and give China the what-for

Be it resolved by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled,

SECTION I.

1. This resolution may be referred to as the Reaffirmation Of Commitments and Response Objecting to China's Recent Oppugnant Conduct (ROCROCROC) Resolution.


SECTION II.

Whereas, the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia finds the following:

1. that the People's Republic of China (or "China") has long exhibited antagonism toward the Republic of China (or "Taiwan");

2. that China has recently escalated this aggressive behavior with the clear aim of intimidating Taiwan and its inhabitants;

3. that China's recent aggression has taken the form of military exercises addressed toward Taiwan, repeated cyberattacks on its major cities, naval blockades, and verbal declarations of further military intent, among others;

4. that Taiwan and its people are seriously endangered due to the escalation of military threats by the Chinese government, and that China's actions continue to destabilize the region as a result;

SECTION III.

Therefore, be it resolved:

1. that the Republic of Atlasia:
   a. Continues to work against all attempts to subvert democratic values and self-determination,
   b. Reaffirms its full commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the people of Taiwan,
   c. Formally condemns China's actions as detailed in Section II,
   d. Recommends that China cease its belligerence toward Taiwan immediately, and
   e. Stresses its commitment to peace first and foremost and its current readiness to employ diplomatic channels toward a resolution of this conflict;

2. that the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia recommends swift prioritization of diplomatic measures toward this goal by the President, the Secretary of State, and the National Security Council.

Passed 15-1-1-1 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,

Scott, President pro tempore