; Whereas Tunisia suffered significant terrorist attacks in 2015 and 2016; Whereas, on October 29, 2018, a terrorist attack on Avenue Habib Bourguiba in Tunis wounded 20 people and was perpetrated by an unemployed university graduate who had been unemployed for 3 years and had no known ties to terrorist groups; Whereas, in the aftermath of these attacks, citizens and leaders of Tunisia have reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue, pluralism, and democracy; Whereas a significant number of Tunisian fighters for extremist groups, including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) reportedly returned to Tunisia, many clandestinely, between 2011 and 2018; Whereas Tunisia continues to face serious threats to its security from violent extremist groups operating within the country as well as in neighboring countries; Whereas, in July 2015, President Obama designated Tunisia as a major non-NATO ally; Whereas Tunisia has committed approximately 15 percent of its budget to defense and interior ministries for counterterrorism in recent years, at the expense of economic and social development; Whereas Tunisia faces economic challenges, including high inflation and high unemployment, especially among young Tunisians; Whereas the United States Government is committed to continuing a strong economic partnership with Tunisia as its government undertakes reforms to transform its economy to meet the aspirations of all of the citizens of Tunisia; Whereas it is in the interest of the United States, and consistent with the values of the United States, to support the aspirations of the people of Tunisia in developing a pluralist democracy and transparent, effective institutions; Whereas, in accordance with the United States-Tunisia strategic partnership, both countries are dedicated to working together to promote— (1) economic development and business opportunities in Tunisia; (2) education for the advancement of long-term development in Tunisia