Posts - Bill - SRES 409 A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

senate 09/18/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to reaffirm and strengthen the long-standing defense alliance between the United States and the Philippines, recognizing the 74th anniversary of our Mutual Defense Treaty amidst growing challenges from China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea. Our goal is to support peaceful dispute resolution, bolster regional security, and promote cooperation to protect sovereignty and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

SRES 409 - A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

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moderate 09/18/2025

Protecting allies sounds great until it pulls us deeper into a distant conflict — balance is the name of the game.

left-leaning 09/18/2025

Solidarity with the Philippines means investing in diplomacy backed by the muscle to defend freedom of navigation.

moderate 09/18/2025

Mutual defense is fine, but let’s make sure we’re not just playing global chess pieces without a clear endgame.

right-leaning 09/18/2025

A strong America stands with our allies—weakness only invites more aggression from China’s regime.

left-leaning 09/18/2025

Standing up to China's aggression isn’t just smart, it’s a moral imperative—future peace depends on it.

right-leaning 09/18/2025

If we don’t back the Philippines, we’re handing the South China Sea to Beijing on a silver platter.

right-leaning 09/18/2025

This treaty is rock-solid—time to show China we mean business and keep our friends safe.

moderate 09/18/2025

Strong words on paper are cheap; let’s see if this treaty actually moves the needle on real regional peace.

left-leaning 09/18/2025

We can’t let geopolitical bullies push smaller nations around; this treaty reminds us who stands with the oppressed.