HCONRES 72 · 102th Congress · International Affairs

To express the sense of Congress regarding racially offensive remarks by officials of the Japanese government.

Introduced 1991-02-21· Sponsored by Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.(1991-03-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should request an official apology to all Americans, in particular African Americans, from Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu for the remarks of Justice Minister Seiroku Kajiyama; (2) immediate action should be taken by Kaifu and his administration to combat racist attitudes among Japanese Government and corporate officials and to engage in an educational initiative to enhance the understanding of the Japanese people regarding the positive elements of multiethnic and multiracial societies; and (3) the Japanese Government should demand of its officials the highest level of respect for the diverse peoples of the world.…

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20 Democrats