[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2492-S2498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 57--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON 
                             ARMED SERVICES

  Mr. WARNER submitted the following resolution; from the Committee on 
Armed Services; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 
Administration:

                               S. Res. 57

       Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and 
     functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in 
     accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such 
     rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, 
     and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 
     of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Armed Services is authorized from March 1, 2003, 
     through September 30, 2003; October 1, 2003, through 
     September 30, 2004; and October 1, 2004, through February 28, 
     2005, in its discretion (1) to make expenditures from the 
     contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and 
     (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or 
     agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration, to use on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable 
     basis the services of personnel of any such department or 
     agency.
       Sec. 2. The expenses of the committee for the period March 
     1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, under this resolution 
     shall not exceed $3,594,172.
       (b) For the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 
     2004, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $6,328,829.
       (c) For the period October 1, 2004, through February 28, 
     2005, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $2,698,836.
       Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together 
     with such recommendations for legislation as it deems 
     advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, 
     but not later than February 28, 2005.
       Sec. 4. The Committee on Armed Services is authorized from 
     March 1, 2003, until otherwise provided by law, to expend not 
     to exceed $10,000 each fiscal year to assist the Senate 
     properly to discharge and coordinate its activities and 
     responsibilities in connection with participation in various 
     interparliamentary institutions and to facilitate the 
     interchange and reception in the United States of members of 
     foreign legislative bodies and prominent officials of foreign 
     governments, foreign armed forces, and intergovernmental 
     organizations.
       Sec. 5. Expenses of the committee under this resolution 
     shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon 
     vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except 
     that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement 
     of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for 
     the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of 
     the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or 
     (3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through 
     the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4) 
     for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5) 
     for the payment of metered charges or copying equipment 
     provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 
     Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of 
     Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for 
     payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at 
     Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
       Sec. 6. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary 
     for agency contributions related to the compensation of 
     employees of the committee from March 1, 2003, through 
     September 30, 2003; October 1, 2003, through September 30, 
     2004; and October 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005, to be 
     paid from the Appropriations account for ``Expenses of 
     Inquiries and Investigations.''
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 58--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE 
    PRESIDENT SHOULD DESIGNATE THE WEEK BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2003, AS 
                   ``NATIONAL CITIZEN SOLDIER WEEK''

  Mr. ALLEN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                               S. Res. 58

       Whereas members of the National Guard and the other reserve 
     components of the Armed Forces perform a vital role in the 
     defense of the United States;
       Whereas members of the National Guard and the other reserve 
     components of the Armed Forces make significant personal 
     sacrifices in performing military service when called to 
     active duty; and
       Whereas there are over 100,000 members of the National 
     Guard and the other reserve components of the Armed Forces 
     serving on active duty: Now, therefore, be it

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       Resolved,

     SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL CITIZEN SOLDIER WEEK.

       (a) Sense of the Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate 
     that the President should designate the week beginning June 
     1, 2003, as ``National Citizen Soldier Week''.
       (b) Proclamation.--The Senate requests the President to 
     issue a proclamation--
       (1) designating the week beginning June 1, 2003, as 
     ``National Citizen Soldier Week''; and
       (2) calling on the people of the United States to observe 
     the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 59--CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND WOMEN'S 
 SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2002 NCAA DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. Smith) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 59

       Whereas, on December 8, 2002, the University of Portland 
     women's soccer team captured its first ever undisputed 
     collegiate national soccer championship;
       Whereas the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic Association 
     Division I title is the first championship in any sport for 
     the University of Portland;
       Whereas the University of Portland Pilots' 20-4-1 record in 
     2002 tied the record for wins in a season in University of 
     Portland women's soccer history;
       Whereas head coach Clive Charles, the University of 
     Portland director of women's and men's soccer, has 
     successfully built a nationally recognized collegiate soccer 
     program, leading the University of Portland women's and men's 
     teams to a collective 12 conference championships and 16 NCAA 
     playoff berths and producing players for the United States 
     National and Olympic teams;
       Whereas, on the way to the national championship, the 
     Pilots defeated 7 nationally ranked opponents, which included 
     a 2-1 title game triumph over the reigning champion, Santa 
     Clara University;
       Whereas the Pilots, the tournament's number 8 seed, now 
     hold the record as the lowest-seeded team to win the national 
     title in the women's national championship 21-year history;
       Whereas sophomore Christine Sinclair set an NCAA tournament 
     record with 21 points on 10 goals and 1 assist;
       Whereas each player, coach, trainer, and manager dedicated 
     time and effort to ensuring that the Pilots reached the 
     pinnacle of team achievement; and
       Whereas the students, alumni, faculty, and supporters of 
     the University of Portland are to be congratulated for their 
     commitment and pride in the Pilots' women's soccer program: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the University of Portland women's soccer 
     team for winning the 2002 NCAA Division I national 
     championship and recognizes the achievements of all the 
     players, coaches, and support staff who were instrumental in 
     this accomplishment; and
       (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to make available 
     copies of this resolution to the University of Portland for 
     appropriate display and to transmit a copy of the resolution 
     to each coach and member of the 2002 University of Portland 
     women's soccer team.
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    SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 5--EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT FOR THE 
CELEBRATION IN 2004 OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRAND EXCURSION OF 
                                  1854

  Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Coleman, Mr. 
Feingold, and Mr. Harkin) submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                             S. Con. Res. 5

       Whereas reaching the shores of the Mississippi River 
     represented a major milestone for the westward expansion of 
     the system of railroad infrastructure that began on the East 
     Coast in the 1830s;
       Whereas in 1854 the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad became 
     the first railroad to reach the Mississippi River and that 
     achievement was celebrated with a combined railroad and 
     riverboat trip known as the ``Grand Excursion of 1854'';
       Whereas the Grand Excursion of 1854 began in Chicago with a 
     gathering of more than 1,000 dignitaries from professions 
     encompassing the fields of government, education, business, 
     journalism, and the arts, and included most prominently 
     former United States President Millard Fillmore;
       Whereas the excursion party of 1854 traveled from Chicago, 
     Illinois, to Rock Island, Illinois, by train and then 
     proceeded by boat from Rock Island to the present-day twin 
     cities of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and St. Paul, Minnesota;
       Whereas the Grand Excursion of 1854 is credited both with 
     bringing the upper Mississippi Valley into the national 
     spotlight and with solidifying Chicago's role as a major 
     transportation hub;
       Whereas communities located on the 419 mile stretch between 
     Rock Island and Minneapolis are investing more than 
     $5,000,000,000 in recreational, commercial, and environmental 
     improvements to prepare for the celebration of the Grand 
     Excursion in 2004;
       Whereas an educational program in Illinois, Iowa, 
     Wisconsin, and Minnesota will bring the history of the 
     Mississippi River to life for thousands of students from 
     kindergarten through 12th grade and will focus on the 
     recreational, environmental, and commercial importance of the 
     river;
       Whereas the Grand Excursion celebration of 2004 will 
     establish a series of permanent exhibits throughout the upper 
     Mississippi River, recognizing the achievements of the many 
     communities and celebrating the history of the Mississippi 
     River;
       Whereas the Grand Excursion, through its local, regional, 
     national, and international marketing programs and 
     initiatives, will communicate to the world the incredible 
     attributes of the upper Mississippi River and will invite 
     hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region to celebrate;
       Whereas the National Park Service, along with other 
     Federal, State, and local agencies and many other interested 
     groups, is preparing activities to celebrate the 
     sesquicentennial of the Grand Excursion in 2004, to educate 
     local residents and visitors about the attributes of the 
     river, and to commemorate the occasion by establishing future 
     traditions that will improve community connections to the 
     river; and
       Whereas Grand Excursion, Inc. is organizing and 
     coordinating the celebration in 2004 of the 150th anniversary 
     of the Grand Excursion of 1854: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (1) expresses its support for the work of all the Federal, 
     State, and local entities, and the work of all interested 
     groups that are preparing sesquicentennial activities to 
     celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Grand Excursion of 
     1854;
       (2) expresses its support for the events to be held in 
     observance of the Grand Excursion of 1854 in Chicago, Rock 
     Island, Moline, and Galena, Illinois, in Davenport, Clinton, 
     and Dubuque, Iowa, in Prairie du Chien and La Crosse, 
     Wisconsin, in Wabasha, Winona, Red Wing, Saint Paul, and 
     Minneapolis, Minnesota, and in many other communities during 
     the sesquicentennial observance; and
       (3) calls on the President of the United States, the 
     Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Interior, the 
     Secretary of Defense, the Assistant Secretary of the Army, 
     the Director of the National Park Service, the Director of 
     the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, other public 
     officials, and the citizens of the United States to support, 
     promote, and participate in the many sesquicentennial 
     activities being planned to commemorate the Grand Excursion 
     of 1854.
  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I am pleased to submit a resolution, 
with my colleagues representing the Upper Mississippi River, expressing 
our support for the celebration in 2004 of the 150th Anniversary of the 
Grand Excursion.
  In 1854, the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad became the first 
railroad to reach from the East Coast to the Mississippi River. To 
celebrate, Henry Farnam, a contractor for the railroad, organized an 
excursion for friends, family, and stockholders. Word about this event 
spread quickly and a group of 1,200 people, including former President 
Millard Fillmore, traveled by steamboat from Rock Island, IL to St. 
Paul, MN.
  This grand excursion turned into an opportunity to show influential 
persons of the day the remarkable beauty, numerous resources, and the 
unlimited opportunities that the Mississippi River and the West could 
provide. This excursion brought millions of dollars of investment to 
the area and positioned the Upper Mississippi region as a dominant 
force in the development of the nation in the 19th century.
  Once again, the Grand Excursion is an opportunity to highlight the 
recreational, commercial, and environmental opportunities the river 
provides, as well as celebrate the renaissance of the Upper Mississippi 
River region. Over 50 communities, 23 regional organizations, and 4 
states are joining together to make this celebration a reality.
  For the past 10-15 years, communities in Iowa, Wisconsin, and 
Minnesota have been working together to reclaim their relationship with 
the Mississippi River and reestablish vibrant riverfront communities. 
Planning for the celebration has been a catalyst for over $5 billion in 
capital improvements and environmental initiatives along the river.
  In Iowa, communities such as the Quad Cities, Dubuque, and Clinton 
have all rallied together to make their riverfronts engines for 
economic development. The Quad Cities are the kickoff site for the 
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place in June of 2004. Dubuque is the home of the National Mississippi 
River Museum and Aquarium, as well as the home dock of the Audubon Ark. 
All of the participating Iowa cities have welcoming marinas, main 
streets, and fun events planned for the celebration. I am honored to be 
a partner with these dynamic communities.
  Through the Grand Excursion 2004, hundreds of thousands of citizens 
will experience America's River, a matchless national treasure, through 
community festivities, educational events, enhanced recreation 
opportunities, and cultural programs. Those who are unable to 
participate first-hand in the celebrations will be able to experience 
the excitement through a first-class website and educational 
Exploration Trunks that will be provided with curriculum to classrooms 
around the country.
  I hope that you will join me in supporting this resolution of 
America's celebration of the Upper Mississippi River: Grand Excursion 
2004.
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 6--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT A 
    COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP SHOULD BE ISSUED IN HONOR OF DANIEL 
   ``CHAPPIE'' JAMES, THE NATION'S FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN FOUR-STAR 
                                GENERAL

  Ms. LANDRIEU submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:

                             S. Con. Res. 6

       Whereas General Daniel ``Chappie'' James was a dedicated 
     patriot fighting to defend the United States against foreign 
     enemies while breaching the walls of segregation that existed 
     at the time within the United States Armed Forces;
       Whereas General James learned to fly while attending the 
     Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama;
       Whereas General James was commissioned in the United States 
     Army Air Corps in January 1943;
       Whereas General James was a member and trainer of the famed 
     Tuskegee Airmen, the all-black fighter squadron that 
     successfully executed over 200 dangerous missions escorting 
     American bombers over Europe in World War II without losing a 
     single bomber;
       Whereas General James bravely flew 101 combat missions over 
     Korea;
       Whereas General James courageously and valiantly flew 78 
     missions into North Vietnam, including leading the Bolo MiG 
     sweep which destroyed seven North Vietnamese MiG-21s, the 
     highest total kill of any one Air Force mission during the 
     Vietnam War;
       Whereas General James, as a brigadier general, was named 
     Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs in 
     1970;
       Whereas General James was promoted to the rank of General 
     and Commander-in-Chief of the North American Aerospace 
     Defense Command (NORAD) in 1975 to become the first African-
     American four-star general in any of the United States Armed 
     Forces; and
       Whereas the issuance of a postage stamp recognizing General 
     James' service and commitment to the United States as well as 
     equality for all Americans will broaden the Nation's 
     knowledge of his achievements and those of the Tuskegee 
     Airmen, his contributions toward destroying racial divisions, 
     and his status as a role model for Americans of all ethnic 
     and racial backgrounds: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That--
       (1) it is the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should 
     be issued by the United States Postal Service in honor of 
     General Daniel ``Chappie'' James; and
       (2) Congress directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
     transmit a copy of this concurrent resolution to the 
     Postmaster General and the Citizens' Stamp Advisory 
     Committee.
  Ms. LANDRIEU. Madam President, I rise today in celebration of Black 
History Month and a true American hero, General Daniel ``Chappie'' 
James, Jr. To commemorate Daniel ``Chappie'' James' life, I submit a 
resolution, today, to create a postage stamp in his honor. General 
James was a patriot for his country and broke down racial walls in the 
Armed Forces for all people of color. Not only was General James the 
first African American four-star general in the Air Force, but he was 
the first African American four-star general in any service. 
Regrettably, too few Americans know of his heroism and contributions to 
the United States.
  General James dedicated his career to the defense of the United 
States and improving the plight of Blacks in the military. ``Chappie'' 
James learned to fly as a student at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. 
In 1943 he was commissioned in the segregated U.S. Army Air Corps. He 
was a member and trainer of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. Due to harsh 
prejudice, White officers doubted Blacks could be competent pilots, but 
the Tuskegee Airmen answered all critics by remarkably executing over 
200 dangerous escort missions for American bombers during World War II 
without losing a single bomber. Following World War II, General James 
flew 179 fighter missions over Korea and North Vietnam. He commanded 
the Bolo MiG sweep over North Vietnam which destroyed seven North 
Vietnamese MiG-21s--the highest total kill of any one Air Force mission 
during the Vietnam War.
  Throughout his life in the Air Force, Chappie James continued to 
break the color barrier. It was not an easy task, as it was fraught 
with road blocks. Nevertheless, General James pressed on to become a 
Brigadier General and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Public Affairs in 1970. In 1975, Daniel James achieved the rank of 
General and was named chief-of-staff of the North American Aerospace 
Defense Command.
  General James never forgot the struggles he faced as a Black man in 
the United States military, but his love for America never wavered. 
General James sought to right the wrongs he encountered, not run from 
them. In summation of his 35 years in the Air Corps and Air Force, he 
said, ``I've fought in three wars and three more wouldn't be too many 
to defend my country. I love America and as she has weaknesses or ills, 
I'll hold her hand.'' General James spent a life-time in service to his 
country and curing her of her weakness and ills. We should aspire to 
the same and continue his fight for equality.
  To commemorate General James' life, I am submitting a resolution, 
today, to create a postage stamp in his honor. I hope my colleagues 
will support this measure and join me paying tribute to a great 
American.
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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 7--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT 
THE SHARP ESCALATION OF ANTI-SEMITIC VIOLENCE WITHIN MANY PARTICIPATING 
   STATES OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE 
   (OSCE) IS OF PROFOUND CONCERN AND EFFORTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN TO 
                       PREVENT FUTURE OCCURRENCES

  Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Clinton) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Relations:

                             S. Con. Res. 7

       Whereas the expressions of anti-Semitism experienced 
     throughout the region encompassing the participating States 
     of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe 
     (OSCE) have included physical assaults, with some instances 
     involving weapons or stones, arson of synagogues, and 
     desecration of Jewish cultural sites, such as cemeteries and 
     statues;
       Whereas vicious propaganda and violence in many OSCE States 
     against Jews, foreigners, and others portrayed as alien have 
     reached alarming levels, in part due to the dangerous 
     promotion of aggressive nationalism by political figures and 
     others;
       Whereas violence and other manifestations of xenophobia and 
     discrimination can never be justified by political issues or 
     international developments;
       Whereas the Copenhagen Concluding Document adopted by the 
     OSCE in 1990 was the first international agreement to condemn 
     anti-Semitic acts, and the OSCE participating States pledged 
     to ``clearly and unequivocally condemn totalitarianism, 
     racial and ethnic hatred, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and 
     discrimination against anyone as well as persecution on 
     religious and ideological grounds'';
       Whereas the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly at its meeting in 
     Berlin in July 2002, unanimously adopted a resolution that, 
     among other things, called upon participating States to 
     ensure aggressive law enforcement by local and national 
     authorities, including thorough investigation of anti-Semitic 
     criminal acts, apprehension of perpetrators, initiation of 
     appropriate criminal prosecutions, and judicial proceedings;
       Whereas Decision No. 6 adopted by the OSCE Ministerial 
     Council at its Tenth Meeting held in Porto, Portugal in 
     December 2002 (the ``Porto Ministerial Declaration'') 
     condemned ``the recent increase in anti-Semitic incidents in 
     the OSCE area, recognizing the role that the existence of 
     anti-Semitism has played throughout history as a major threat 
     to freedom'';
       Whereas the Porto Ministerial Declaration also urged ``the 
     convening of separately designated human dimension events on 
     issues addressed in this decision, including on the topics of 
     anti-Semitism, discrimination and racism, and xenophobia''; 
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       Whereas on December 10, 2002, at the Washington 
     Parliamentary Forum on Confronting and Combating anti-
     Semitism in the OSCE Region, representatives of the United 
     States Congress and the German Parliament agreed to denounce 
     all forms of anti-Semitism and agreed that ``anti-Semitic 
     bigotry must have no place in our democratic societies'': 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that--
       (1) officials of the executive branch and Members of 
     Congress should raise the issue of anti-Semitism in their 
     bilateral contacts with other countries and at multilateral 
     fora, including meetings of the Permanent Council of the 
     Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) 
     and the Twelfth Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary 
     Assembly to be convened in July 2003;
       (2) participating States of the OSCE should unequivocally 
     condemn anti-Semitism (including violence against Jews and 
     Jewish cultural sites), racial and ethnic hatred, xenophobia, 
     and discrimination, as well as persecution on religious 
     grounds whenever it occurs;
       (3) participating States of the OSCE should ensure 
     effective law enforcement by local and national authorities 
     to prevent and counter criminal acts stemming from anti-
     Semitism, xenophobia, or racial or ethnic hatred, whether 
     directed at individuals, communities, or property, including 
     maintaining mechanisms for the thorough investigation and 
     prosecution of such acts;
       (4) participating States of the OSCE should promote the 
     creation of educational efforts throughout the region 
     encompassing the participating States of the OSCE to counter 
     anti-Semitic stereotypes and attitudes among younger people, 
     increase Holocaust awareness programs, and help identify the 
     necessary resources to accomplish this goal;
       (5) legislators in all OSCE participating States should 
     play a leading role in combating anti-Semitism and ensure 
     that the resolution adopted at the 2002 meeting of the OSCE 
     Parliamentary Assembly in Berlin is followed up by a series 
     of concrete actions at the national level; and
       (6) the OSCE should organize a separately designated human 
     dimension event on anti-Semitism as early as possible in 
     2003, consistent with the Porto Ministerial Declaration 
     adopted by the OSCE at the Tenth Meeting of the OSCE 
     Ministerial Council in December 2002.
  Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I am pleased to submit Senate Concurrent 
Resolution 7, expressing the sense and concern of the Congress 
regarding the recent spike in anti-Semitic violence that occurred in 
many participating States of the 55-nation Organization for Security 
and Cooperation in Europe, OSCE. It is incumbent upon us to send a 
clear message that these malicious acts are a serious concern to the 
United States Senate and American people and that we will not be silent 
in the face of this disturbing trend.
  The anti-Semitic violence we witnessed in 2002, which stretched the 
width and breadth of the OSCE region, is a wake-up call that this old 
evil still lives today. Coupled with a resurgence of aggressive 
nationalism and an increase in neo-Nazi ``skin head'' activity, myself, 
and other Commissioners on the Helsinki Commission, have diligently 
urged the leaders of OSCE participating States to confront and combat 
the evil of anti-Semitism. Attacks on members of the Jewish community 
and their institutions have ranged from shootings, fire bombings, and 
physical assaults in places as different as London, Paris, Berlin and 
Kiev. Vandals have struck in Brussels, Marseilles, Bratislava, and 
Athens. Anti-Semitic propaganda has been spread in Moscow, Minsk and 
elsewhere as hatemongers have tapped into technology, including the 
internet, to spread their venom. Yet while we witnessed a significant 
rise in violence last year in Europe, acts of vandalism have also 
occurred in the United States, so with encouraging our colleagues in 
other parliaments to act, we must be mindful that no country is immune.
  As OSCE participating States, all member nations, including the 
United States, have pledged to unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism and 
take effective measures to protect individuals from anti-Semitic 
violence. Through the OSCE, which was the first multilateral 
institution to speak out against anti-Semitism, all of today's member 
states share in that heritage. Thankfully, many OSCE states that I 
mentioned have responded appropriately, vigorously investigating the 
perpetrators and pursuing criminal prosecution. In short, 
manifestations of anti-Semitism must not be tolerated, period, 
regardless of the source.
  As Co-Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in 
Europe, I can report that the OSCE Proto Ministerial Council, through 
the persistent efforts of the United States, addresses the phenomenon 
of anti-Semitism and called for the convening of a meeting specifically 
focused on this timely issue. I introduce this resolution to put the 
United States Senate on record and send an unequivocal message that 
anit-Semitism must be confronted, and it must be confronted now. If 
anti-Semitism is ignored and allowed to grow, our societies and our 
civilizations will suffer. As the resolution sets forth, elected and 
appointed leaders should meet the challenge of anti-Semitic violence 
through public condemnation, making clear their societies have no room 
for such attacks against members of the Jewish community of their 
institutions.

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