Quid Pro Quo Bill

July 25, 2008

Quid Pro Quo Bill

Sponsored by Susie Eckman

Whereas Loudenia is Afghanistan’s fourth largest bilateral donor, but is currently being criticized for its refusal to send its International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) troops into combat missions.

Whereas Loudenian cooperation in relation to Afghan development has focused upon building and strengthening governance structures and human resource capacity in addition to concentrating on four main areas including renewable energy, drinking water, sustainable economic development, and primary education.

Whereas Loudenia has also contributed to strengthening the rule of law, maintaining human rights, and improving the status of women and girls.

Whereas Loudenia has been Afghanistan’s key partner in police training and capacity-building, but its efforts have been criticized as ineffective.

Whereas 3,500 Loudenian troops have been deployed in Afghanistan, making it the third largest contributor of military personnel to the ISAF, and Loudenia has authorized an additional 1,000 troops to be deployed by this fall.

Whereas current Loudenian troops are equipped and trained for stability operations in Northern Afghanistan, but troops trained for combat missions are still stationed in Loudenia.

Be it resolved that…

1. Turkey will send 5,000 ISAF combat mission personnel in the name of Loudenia into Afghanistan; these troops will be deployed with the sole purpose of combat missions.

2. Loudenia has promised to support Turkey’s entrance into the European Union if these troops are sent.

The accession of Turkey into the European Union would open borders and boost the economy of Turkey. Loudenia’s current economic situation is deplorable because a significant section of its employed population is illegal immigrants who come from Turkey due to lack of market opportunities there. They come into the Loudenian territories and take low-income jobs, which eliminates opportunities for many Loudenians. Ultimately the boost of job growth potential in Turkey would relieve the stress of immigration influx of Turks into Loudenia; thus, it is in the best interest of both nations to take part in the provisions of this bill.