Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act ( Public Law 96–8 ; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. ; referred to in this preamble as the TRA ), which was enacted on April 10, 1979, has been a cornerstone in upholding peace, security, and stability in the Taiwan Strait for 45 years, reflecting the enduring political, international, and economic interests of the United States; Whereas United States relations with Taiwan are carried out through the American Institute in Taiwan pursuant to the TRA; Whereas in 1982, President Ronald Reagan further clarified the importance and resilience of the United States-Taiwan relationship with the issuance of the Six Assurances to Taiwan; Whereas the TRA and the Six Assurances are cornerstones of United States policy with respect to Taiwan; Whereas the TRA and the Six Assurances have been essential components in helping to maintain peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific, thereby furthering the political, security, and economic interests of the United States and Taiwan; Whereas Taiwan is a key United States partner in the Indo-Pacific that shares similar values, deep commercial and economic links, and strong ties; Whereas the TRA enshrines in law the United States' commitment to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services in such quantity as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability; Whereas the TRA states it is United States policy to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan; Whereas the United States and Taiwan have forged ever closer economic and security relations over the last 45 years based on— (1) their shared commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and free market principles