[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11801-S11805]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 479--ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE ADMINISTERED BY 
   THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION 
 INVOLVING HALLIBURTON COMPANY AND WAR PROFITEERING, AND OTHER RELATED 
                                MATTERS

  Mr. LAUTENBERG submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

                              S. Res. 479

       Resolved,

     SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE.

       (a) Establishment.--There is established a special 
     committee administered by the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs to be known as the ``Special Committee to Investigate 
     Halliburton, War Profiteering, and Related Matters'' 
     (referred to in this resolution as the ``special 
     committee'').
       (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the special committee are--
       (1) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, whether any contracts awarded to Halliburton, 
     its subsidiaries or affiliates (referred to in this 
     resolution as ``Halliburton'') were improperly coordinated by 
     the Vice President's office, or any other office or component 
     of the executive branch;
       (2) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, the propriety of the no-bid Restore Iraqi Oil 
     (``RIO'') Contract awarded to Halliburton by the Department 
     of Defense;
       (3) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, whether Halliburton overcharged the government 
     for meals, gasoline, and other goods and services, in 
     connection with either--
       (A) any contract that was not competitively bid; or
       (B) any other contract;
       (4) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, whether Halliburton deliberately or negligently 
     wasted taxpayer funds in order to inflate the value of any 
     ``cost-plus'' contract;
       (5) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, whether Halliburton or any of its employees 
     either--
       (A) accepted kickbacks or other improper considerations in 
     return for awarding subcontracts; or
       (B) engaged in any other improper behavior in awarding 
     subcontracts;
       (6) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, whether Halliburton or its employees violated 
     United States sanctions laws by conducting prohibited 
     activities with respect to Iran, Syria, Libya, North Korea, 
     Cuba, or Iraq;
       (7) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, whether Halliburton violated United States or 
     international laws or standards in its treatment of its 
     subcontractors, foreign and United States employees in Iraq;
       (8) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, whether Halliburton appropriately documented 
     its expenses in Iraq;
       (9) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, the ultimate uses of United States Government 
     funds that Halliburton spent in Iraq;
       (10) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, payments by the Department of Defense to 
     Halliburton, including--
       (A) whether the Department of Defense erred in not 
     withholding 15 percent from its payments of Halliburton's 
     invoices, as required under Federal Acquisition Regulations; 
     and
       (B) whether improper influence was used in determining 
     payments to Halliburton;
       (11) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, whether the Department of Defense improperly 
     allowed Halliburton access to confidential records or 
     discussions in connection with Halliburton's contract 
     negotiations with the Department of Defense;
       (12) to conduct an investigation and public hearings into, 
     and study of, Halliburton's financial relationship with the 
     Government of Nigeria or officials of the Government of 
     Nigeria, including--
       (A) whether Halliburton paid bribes in connection with 
     business in Nigeria; and
       (B) if Halliburton did pay such bribes, whether those 
     bribes were used by their recipients to fund illicit 
     activities;
       (13) to make such findings of fact as are warranted and 
     appropriate;
       (14) to make such recommendations, including 
     recommendations for legislative, administrative, or other 
     actions, as the special committee may determine to be 
     necessary or desirable; and
       (15) to fulfill the constitutional oversight and 
     informational functions of Congress with respect to the 
     matters described in this subsection.

     SEC. 2. MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE.

       (a) Membership.--
       (1) In general.--The special committee shall consist of--
       (A) the members of the Permanent Subcommittee on 
     Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs;
       (B) the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on the 
     Judiciary, or their designees from the Committee on the 
     Judiciary;
       (C) the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       (2) Senate rule xxv.--For the purpose of paragraph 4 of 
     rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, service of a 
     Senator as the chairman or other member of the special 
     committee shall not be taken into account.
       (b) Organization of Special Committee.--
       (1) Chairman.--The chairman of the Committee on Armed 
     Services shall serve as the chairman of the special committee 
     (referred to in this resolution as the ``chairman'').
       (2) Ranking member.--The ranking member of the Committee on 
     Armed Services shall serve as the ranking member of the 
     special committee (referred to in this resolution as the 
     ``ranking member'').
       (3) Quorum.--A majority of the members of the special 
     committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of 
     reporting a matter or recommendation to the Senate. A 
     majority of the members of the special committee, or \1/3\ of 
     the members of the special committee if at least one member 
     of the minority party is present, shall constitute a quorum 
     for the conduct of other business. One member of the special 
     committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of taking 
     testimony.
       (c) Rules and Procedures.--
       (1) In general.--Except as otherwise specifically provided 
     in this resolution, the special committee's investigation, 
     study, and hearings shall be governed by the Standing Rules 
     of the Senate and the Rules of Procedure of the Permanent 
     Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       (2) Additional rules.--The special committee may adopt 
     additional rules or procedures not inconsistent with this 
     resolution or the Standing Rules of the Senate if the 
     chairman and ranking member agree that such additional rules 
     or procedures are necessary to enable the special committee 
     to conduct the investigation, study, and hearings authorized 
     by this resolution. Any such additional rules and procedures 
     shall become effective upon publication in the Congressional 
     Record.

     SEC. 3. STAFF OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE.

       (a) Appointments.--To assist the special committee in the 
     investigation, study, and hearings authorized by this 
     resolution, the chairman and the ranking member each may 
     appoint special committee staff, including consultants.
       (b) Assistance From the Senate Legal Counsel.--To assist 
     the special committee in the investigation, study, and 
     hearings authorized by this resolution, the Senate Legal 
     Counsel and the Deputy Senate Legal Counsel shall work with 
     and under the jurisdiction and authority of the special 
     committee.
       (c) Assistance From the Comptroller General.--The 
     Comptroller General of the United States is requested to 
     provide from the Government Accountability Office whatever 
     personnel or other appropriate assistance as may be required 
     by the special committee, or by the chairman or the ranking 
     member.

     SEC. 4. PUBLIC ACTIVITIES OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE.

       (a) In General.--Consistent with the rights of persons 
     subject to investigation and inquiry, the special committee 
     shall make every effort to fulfill the right of the public 
     and Congress to know the essential facts and implications of 
     the activities of officials of the United States Government 
     and other persons and entities with respect to the matters 
     under investigation and study, as described in section 1.
       (b) Duties.--In furtherance of the right of the public and 
     Congress to know, the special committee--
       (1) shall hold, as the chairman (in consultation with the 
     ranking member) considers appropriate and in accordance with 
     paragraph 5(b) of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the 
     Senate, hearings on specific subjects;
       (2) may make interim reports to the Senate as it considers 
     appropriate; and
       (3) shall make a final comprehensive public report to the 
     Senate which contains--
       (A) a description of all relevant factual determinations; 
     and
       (B) recommendations for legislation, if necessary.

     SEC. 5. POWERS OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE.

       (a) In General.--The special committee shall do everything 
     necessary and appropriate under the laws and the Constitution 
     of the United States to conduct the investigation, study, and 
     hearings authorized by section 1.
       (b) Exercise of Authority.--The special committee may 
     exercise all of the powers and responsibilities of a 
     committee under rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate 
     and section 705 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 
     including the following:

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       (1) Subpoena powers.--To issue subpoenas or orders for the 
     attendance of witnesses or for the production of documentary 
     or physical evidence before the special committee. A subpoena 
     or order may be authorized by the special committee or by the 
     chairman with the agreement of the ranking member, and may be 
     issued by the chairman or any other member of the special 
     committee designated by the chairman, and may be served by 
     any person designated by the chairman or the authorized 
     member anywhere within or outside of the borders of the 
     United States to the full extent permitted by law. The 
     chairman, or any other member of the special committee, is 
     authorized to administer oaths to any witnesses appearing 
     before the special committee. If a return on a subpoena or 
     order for the production of documentary or physical evidence 
     is incomplete or accompanied by an objection, the chairman 
     (in consultation with the ranking member) may convene a 
     meeting or hearing to determine the adequacy of the return 
     and to rule on the objection. At a meeting or hearing on such 
     a return, one member of the special committee shall 
     constitute a quorum. The special committee shall not initiate 
     procedures leading to civil or criminal enforcement of a 
     subpoena unless the person or entity to whom the subpoena is 
     directed refuses to produce the required documentary or 
     physical evidence after having been ordered and directed to 
     do so.
       (2) Compensation authority.--To employ and fix the 
     compensation of such clerical, investigatory, legal, 
     technical, and other assistants as the special committee, or 
     the chairman or the ranking member, considers necessary or 
     appropriate.
       (3) Meetings.--To sit and act at any time or place during 
     sessions, recesses, and adjournment periods of the Senate.
       (4) Hearings.--To hold hearings, take testimony under oath, 
     and receive documentary or physical evidence relating to the 
     matters and questions it is authorized to investigate or 
     study. Unless the chairman and the ranking member otherwise 
     agree, the questioning of a witness or a panel of witnesses 
     at a hearing shall be limited to one initial 30-minute turn 
     each for the chairman and the ranking member, or their 
     designees, including majority and minority staff, and 
     thereafter to 10-minute turns by each member of the special 
     committee if 5 or more members are present, and to 15-minute 
     turns by each member of the special committee if fewer than 5 
     members are present. A member may be permitted further 
     questions of the witness or panel of witnesses, either by 
     using time that another member then present at the hearing 
     has yielded for that purpose during the yielding member's 
     turn, or by using time allotted after all members have been 
     given an opportunity to question the witness or panel of 
     witnesses. At all times, unless the chairman and the ranking 
     member otherwise agree, the questioning shall alternate back 
     and forth between members of the majority party and members 
     of the minority party. In their discretion, the chairman and 
     the ranking member, respectively, may designate majority or 
     minority staff to question a witness or a panel of witnesses 
     at a hearing during time yielded by a member of the 
     chairman's or the ranking member's party then present at the 
     hearing for his or her turn.
       (5) Testimony of witnesses.--To require by subpoena or 
     order the attendance, as a witness before the special 
     committee or at a deposition, of any person who may have 
     knowledge or information concerning any of the matters that 
     the special committee is authorized to investigate and study.
       (6) Immunity.--To grant a witness immunity under sections 
     6002 and 6005 of title 18, United States Code, provided that 
     the independent counsel has not informed the special 
     committee in writing that immunizing the witness would 
     interfere with the ability of the independent counsel 
     successfully to prosecute criminal violations. Not later than 
     10 days before the special committee seeks a Federal court 
     order for a grant of immunity by the special committee, the 
     Senate Legal Counsel shall cause to be delivered to the 
     independent counsel a written request asking the independent 
     counsel promptly to inform the special committee in writing 
     if, in the judgment of the independent counsel, the grant of 
     immunity would interfere with the ability of the independent 
     counsel successfully to prosecute criminal violations. The 
     Senate Legal Counsel's written request of the independent 
     counsel required by this paragraph shall be in addition to 
     all notice requirements set forth in sections 6002 and 6005 
     of title 18, United States Code.
       (7) Depositions.--To take depositions and other testimony 
     under oath anywhere within the United States, to issue orders 
     that require witnesses to answer written interrogatories 
     under oath, and to make application for the issuance of 
     letters rogatory. All depositions shall be conducted jointly 
     by majority and minority staff of the special committee. A 
     witness at a deposition shall be examined upon oath 
     administered by a member of the special committee or an 
     individual authorized by local law to administer oaths, and a 
     complete transcription or electronic recording of the 
     deposition shall be made. Questions shall be propounded first 
     by majority staff of the special committee and then by 
     minority staff of the special committee. Any subsequent round 
     of questioning shall proceed in the same order. Objections by 
     the witness as to the form of questions shall be noted for 
     the record. If a witness objects to a question and refuses to 
     answer on the basis of relevance or privilege, the special 
     committee staff may proceed with the deposition, or may, at 
     that time or at a subsequent time, seek a ruling on the 
     objection from the chairman. If the chairman overrules the 
     objection, the chairman may order and direct the witness to 
     answer the question, but the special committee shall not 
     initiate procedures leading to civil or criminal enforcement 
     unless the witness refuses to answer after having been 
     ordered and directed to answer.
       (8) Delegations to staff.--To issue commissions and to 
     notice depositions for staff members to examine witnesses and 
     to receive evidence under oath administered by an individual 
     authorized by local law to administer oaths. The special 
     committee, or the chairman with the concurrence of the 
     ranking member, may delegate to designated staff members of 
     the special committee the power to issue deposition notices 
     authorized pursuant to this paragraph.
       (9) Information from other sources.--To require by subpoena 
     or order--
       (A) any department, agency, entity, officer, or employee of 
     the United States Government;
       (B) any person or entity purporting to act under color or 
     authority of State or local law; or
       (C) any private person, firm, corporation, partnership, or 
     other organization;

     to produce for consideration by the special committee or for 
     use as evidence in the investigation, study, or hearings of 
     the special committee, any book, check, canceled check, 
     correspondence, communication, document, financial record, 
     paper, physical evidence, photograph, record, recording, 
     tape, or any other material relating to any of the matters or 
     questions that the special committee is authorized to 
     investigate and study which any such person or entity may 
     possess or control.
       (10) Recommendations to the senate.--To make to the Senate 
     any recommendations, by report or resolution, including 
     recommendations for criminal or civil enforcement, which the 
     special committee may consider appropriate with respect to--
       (A) the willful failure or refusal of any person to appear 
     before it, or at a deposition, or to answer interrogatories, 
     in compliance with a subpoena or order;
       (B) the willful failure or refusal of any person to answer 
     questions or give testimony during the appearance of that 
     person as a witness before the special committee, or at a 
     deposition, or in response to interrogatories; or
       (C) the willful failure or refusal of--
       (i) any officer or employee of the United States 
     Government;
       (ii) any person or entity purporting to act under color or 
     authority of State or local law; or
       (iii) any private person, partnership, firm, corporation, 
     or organization;
     to produce before the special committee, or at a deposition, 
     or at any time or place designated by the committee, any 
     book, check, canceled check, correspondence, communication, 
     document, financial record, paper, physical evidence, 
     photograph, record, recording, tape, or any other material in 
     compliance with any subpoena or order.
       (11) Consultants.--To procure the temporary or intermittent 
     services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof.
       (12) Other government personnel.--To use, on a reimbursable 
     basis and with the prior consent of the Government department 
     or agency concerned, the services of the personnel of such 
     department or agency.
       (13) Other congressional staff.--To use, with the prior 
     consent of any member of the Senate or the chairman or the 
     ranking member of any other Senate committee or the chairman 
     or ranking member of any subcommittee of any committee of the 
     Senate, the facilities or services of the appropriate members 
     of the staff of such member of the Senate or other Senate 
     committee or subcommittee, whenever the special committee or 
     the chairman or the ranking member considers that such action 
     is necessary or appropriate to enable the special committee 
     to conduct the investigation, study, and hearings authorized 
     by this resolution.
       (14) Access to information and evidence.--To permit any 
     members of the special committee, staff director, counsel, or 
     other staff members or consultants designated by the chairman 
     or the ranking member, access to any data, evidence, 
     information, report, analysis, document, or paper--
       (A) that relates to any of the matters or questions that 
     the special committee is authorized to investigate or study 
     under this resolution;
       (B) that is in the custody or under the control of any 
     department, agency, entity, officer, or employee of the 
     United States Government, including those which have the 
     power under the laws of the United States to investigate any 
     alleged criminal activities or to prosecute persons charged 
     with crimes against the United States without regard to the 
     jurisdiction or authority of any other Senate committee or 
     subcommittee; and
       (C) that will assist the special committee to prepare for 
     or conduct the investigation, study, and hearings authorized 
     by this resolution.
       (15) Reports of violations of law.--To report possible 
     violations of any law to appropriate Federal, State, or local 
     authorities.
       (16) Expenditures.--To expend, to the extent that the 
     special committee determines necessary and appropriate, any 
     money made

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     available to the special committee by the Senate to carry out 
     this resolution.
       (17) Tax return information.--To inspect and receive, in 
     accordance with the procedures set forth in sections 
     6103(f)(3) and 6104(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986, any tax return or tax return information, held by the 
     Secretary of the Treasury, if access to the particular tax-
     related information sought is necessary to the ability of the 
     special committee to carry out section 1(b)(3)(B).

     SEC. 6. PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

       (a) Nondisclosure.--No member of the special committee or 
     the staff of the special committee shall disclose, in whole 
     or in part or by way of summary, to any person other than 
     another member of the special committee or other staff of the 
     special committee, for any purpose or in connection with any 
     proceeding, judicial or otherwise, any testimony taken, 
     including the names of witnesses testifying, or material 
     presented, in depositions or at closed hearings, or any 
     confidential materials or information, unless authorized by 
     the special committee or the chairman in concurrence with the 
     ranking member.
       (b) Staff Nondisclosure Agreement.--All members of the 
     staff of the special committee with access to confidential 
     information within the control of the special committee 
     shall, as a condition of employment, agree in writing to 
     abide by the conditions of this section and any nondisclosure 
     agreement promulgated by the special committee that is 
     consistent with this section.
       (c) Sanctions.--
       (1) Member sanctions.--The case of any Senator who violates 
     the security procedures of the special committee may be 
     referred to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate for 
     investigation and the imposition of sanctions in accordance 
     with the rules of the Senate.
       (2) Staff sanctions.--Any member of the staff of the 
     special committee who violates the security procedures of the 
     special committee shall immediately be subject to removal 
     from office or employment with the special committee or such 
     other sanction as may be provided in any rule issued by the 
     special committee consistent with section 2(c).
       (d) Staff Defined.--For purposes of this section, the term 
     ``staff of the special committee'' includes--
       (1) all employees of the special committee;
       (2) all staff designated by the members of the special 
     committee to work on special committee business;
       (3) all Senate staff assigned to special committee business 
     pursuant to section 5(b)(13);
       (4) all officers and employees of the Office of Senate 
     Legal Counsel who are requested to work on special committee 
     business; and
       (5) all detailees and consultants to the special committee.

     SEC. 7. RELATION TO OTHER INVESTIGATIONS.

       (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
       (1) to expedite the thorough conduct of the investigation, 
     study, and hearings authorized by this resolution;
       (2) to promote efficiency among all the various 
     investigations underway in all branches of the United States 
     Government; and
       (3) to engender a high degree of confidence on the part of 
     the public regarding the conduct of such investigation, 
     study, and hearings.
       (b) Special Committee Actions.--To carry out the purposes 
     stated in subsection (a), the special committee is 
     encouraged--
       (1) to obtain relevant information concerning the status of 
     the investigation of the independent counsel, to assist in 
     establishing a hearing schedule for the special committee; 
     and
       (2) to coordinate, to the extent practicable, the 
     activities of the special committee with the investigation of 
     the independent counsel.

     SEC. 8. SALARIES AND EXPENSES.

       A sum equal to not more than $1,000,000 for the period 
     beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution and 
     ending on February 28, 2006, shall be made available from the 
     contingent fund of the Senate out of the Account for Expenses 
     for Inquiries and Investigations for payment of salaries and 
     other expenses of the special committee under this 
     resolution, which shall include not more than $750,000 for 
     the procurement of the services of individual consultants or 
     organizations thereof, in accordance with section 5(b)(11). 
     Payment of expenses shall be disbursed upon vouchers approved 
     by the chairman, except that vouchers shall not be required 
     for the disbursement of salaries paid at an annual rate.

     SEC. 9. REPORTS; TERMINATION.

       (a) Completion of Duties.--
       (1) In general.--The special committee shall make every 
     reasonable effort to complete, not later than February 1, 
     2006, the investigation, study, and hearings authorized by 
     section 1.
       (2) Evaluation of progress.--The special committee shall 
     evaluate the progress and status of the investigation, study, 
     and hearings authorized by section 1 and, not later than 
     January 15, 2006, make recommendations with respect to the 
     authorization of additional funds for a period following 
     February 28, 2006. If the special committee requests the 
     authorization of additional funds for a period following 
     February 28, 2006, the majority leader and the minority 
     leader shall meet and determine the appropriate timetable and 
     procedures for the Senate to vote on any such request.
       (b) Final Report.--
       (1) Submission.--The special committee shall promptly 
     submit a final public report to the Senate of the results of 
     the investigation, study, and hearings conducted by the 
     special committee pursuant to this resolution, together with 
     its findings and any recommendations.
       (2) Confidential information.--The final report of the 
     special committee may be accompanied by such confidential 
     annexes as are necessary to protect confidential information.
       (3) Conclusion of business.--After submission of its final 
     report, the special committee shall promptly conclude its 
     business and close out its affairs.
       (c) Records.--Upon the conclusion of the special 
     committee's business and the closing out of its affairs, all 
     records, files, documents, and other materials in the 
     possession, custody, or control of the special committee 
     shall remain under the control of the Permanent Subcommittee 
     on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

     SEC. 10. COMMITTEE JURISDICTION AND RULE XXV.

       The jurisdiction of the special committee is granted 
     pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the provisions 
     of paragraph 1 of rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the 
     Senate relating to the jurisdiction of the standing 
     committees of the Senate.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 480--EXTENDING THE AUTHORITY FOR THE SENATE NATIONAL 
                         SECURITY WORKING GROUP

  Mr. FRIST (for himself and Mr. Reid) submitted the following 
resolution; which was submitted and read:

                              S. Res. 480

       Resolved, That Senate Resolution 105 of the One Hundred 
     First Congress, 1st session (agreed to on April 13, 1989), as 
     amended by Senate Resolution 149 of the One Hundred Third 
     Congress, 1st session (agreed to on October 5, 1993), as 
     further amended by Senate Resolution 75 of the One Hundred 
     Sixth Congress, 1st session (agreed to on March 25, 1999), as 
     further amended by Senate Resolution 383 of the One Hundred 
     Sixth Congress, 2d session (agreed to on October 27, 2000), 
     and as further amended by Senate Resolution 355 of the One 
     Hundred Seventh Congress, 2d session (agreed to on November 
     13, 2002), is further amended--
       (1) in section (1)(a)(3)--
       (A) by striking subparagraph (B);
       (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); 
     and
       (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new 
     subparagraphs:
       ``(B) The Working Group may also study any issues related 
     to national security that the Majority Leader and Minority 
     Leader jointly determine appropriate.
       ``(C) In addition, the Working Group is encouraged to 
     consult with parliamentarians and legislators of foreign 
     nations and to participate in international forums and 
     institutions regarding the matters described in subparagraphs 
     (A) and (B).'';
       (2) by striking each section designated as section 4; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following new section:
       ``Sec. 4. The provisions of this resolution shall remain in 
     effect until December 31, 2006.''.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 481--EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION OF THE 
   SENATE FOR THE ACTS OF HEROISM AND MILITARY ACHIEVEMENT OF MAJOR 
 RICHARD D. WINTERS (RET.) DURING WORLD WAR II, AND COMMENDING HIM FOR 
        LEADERSHIP AND VALOR IN LEADING THE MEN OF EASY COMPANY

  Mr. SANTORUM submitted the following resolution: which was submitted 
and read:

                              S. Res. 481

       Whereas historians have written that World War II began on 
     September 1, 1939, when Nazi Germany, without a declaration 
     of war, invaded Poland; and following Poland's surrender, the 
     Nazis quickly moved to invade and occupy Denmark, Norway, 
     Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Belgium;
       Whereas following the Japanese sneak attack on the United 
     States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941, the 
     United States declared war on Japan and entered the conflict 
     on the side of freedom and democracy;
       Whereas when the fate of the free world was in jeopardy as 
     a direct result of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime's desire 
     for world conquest, the ``greatest generation ever'' took up 
     the task of ridding the world of Nazi and Fascist regimes;
       Whereas in 1944 the military forces of the United States, 
     the United Kingdom, and Canada landed at 5 beaches (Utah 
     Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, and Sword Beach) 
     in Normandy, France with the goal of liberating Europe from 
     the Nazi forces;
       Whereas according to military historians, in preparation 
     for the amphibious invasion at Normandy, Allied planes 
     pounded the Nazi defenders and dropped thousands of 
     paratroopers behind German lines the night before the 
     seaborne landings;

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       Whereas Major Richard D. Winters (Ret.), a native of 
     Lancaster, Pennsylvania and a graduate of Franklin & Marshall 
     College, served the United States honorably and with great 
     distinction as 1st Lieutenant, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 
     506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division;
       Whereas landing at the town of Ste. Mere-Eglise on June 6, 
     1944, Lieutenant Winters took command of ``Easy Company'' 
     following the death of the company commander in the airborne 
     drop, and received orders to destroy a four-gun battery of 
     German 105mm howitzers at a French farmhouse named ``Brecourt 
     Manor'', 3 kilometers from Ste. Marie-du-Mont;
       Whereas Lieutenant Winters, with only 12 men, proceeded to 
     assault this enemy battery which was directing heavy fire 
     against the 4th Infantry Division as they landed on Utah 
     Beach;
       Whereas against great odds, and through extraordinary 
     bravery, Lieutenant Winters and his men were able to overcome 
     a platoon of 50 elite German soldiers guarding the battery;
       Whereas Lieutenant Winters personally led the attack and 
     repeatedly exposed himself directly to enemy fire while 
     performing his military duties;
       Whereas this gallant action by Lieutenant Winters and his 
     men, 4 of whom gave their lives, and 2 of whom were wounded, 
     saved countless lives among the soldiers of the 4th Infantry 
     Division; and
       Whereas Lieutenant Richard D. Winters received the 
     Distinguished Service Cross in recognition of his outstanding 
     military service and achievement during the Normandy 
     campaign: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) salutes the accomplishments of Lieutenant Richard D. 
     Winters and the men of ``Easy Company'' for their actions to 
     ensure control over Utah Beach at Normandy;
       (2) commends the heroism and bravery shown by Lieutenant 
     Richard D. Winters in the face of death and severe hardship 
     to accomplish his mission and save the lives of Allied Forces 
     landing at Utah Beach;
       (3) acknowledges the historical achievements of Lieutenant 
     Richard D. Winters and the men of ``Easy Company'' in 
     assuring the success of the Allied Normandy campaign, begun 
     on June 6, 1944; and
       (4) expresses its gratitude for the selfless service of 
     Lieutenant Richard D. Winters, the men of ``Easy Company,'' 
     and all veterans who served in World War II in restoring 
     freedom to the world and for defeating the elements of evil 
     and oppression.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 482--CONGRATULATING THE BOSTON RED SOX ON WINNING THE 
                           2004 WORLD SERIES

  Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Dodd, Mr. 
Jeffords, Mr. Sununu, and Mr. Chafee) submitted the following 
resolution; which was submitted and read:

                              S. Res. 482

       Whereas on October 27, 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their 
     first World Series title in 86 years in a four-game sweep of 
     the St. Louis Cardinals;
       Whereas the Red Sox won their sixth world title in the 104-
     year history of the storied franchise;
       Whereas the 2004 Red Sox World Champion team epitomized 
     sportsmanship, selfless play, team spirit, determination, and 
     heart in the course of winning 98 games in the regular season 
     and clinching the American League Wild Card playoff berth;
       Whereas the 2004 Red Sox World Champion team honored the 
     careers of all former Red Sox legends, including Joe Cronin, 
     Bobby Doerr, Carlton Fisk, Jimmie Foxx, Carl Yastrzemski, Cy 
     Young, Johnny Pesky, Dom DiMaggio, Jim Rice, and Ted 
     Williams;
       Whereas the 2004 postseason produced new Red Sox legends, 
     including Derek Lowe, Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling, Tim 
     Wakefield, Jason Varitek, Keith Foulke, Manny Ramirez, David 
     Ortiz, Johnny Damon, Trot Nixon, Orlando Cabrera, Kevin 
     Millar, Mike Timlin, Alan Embree, Mark Bellhorn, Bill 
     Mueller, and Dave Roberts;
       Whereas Red Sox Manager Terry Francona brought fresh 
     leadership to the clubhouse this year, and brought together a 
     self-proclaimed ``band of idiots'' and made them into one of 
     the greatest Red Sox teams of all time;
       Whereas Red Sox owners John Henry and Tom Werner and Red 
     Sox President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Lucchino 
     never wavered from their goal of bringing a World Series 
     Championship to Boston;
       Whereas Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein assembled a 
     team with strong pitching, a crushing offense, and most 
     important, the heart and soul of a champion;
       Whereas the Red Sox never trailed in any of the 36 innings 
     of the World Series;
       Whereas the Red Sox set a new major league record by 
     winning eight consecutive games in the postseason;
       Whereas Derek Lowe, Pedro Martinez, and Curt Schilling 
     delivered gutsy pitching performances in the postseason 
     worthy of their status as some of the best pitchers in Red 
     Sox history;
       Whereas the Red Sox starting pitching in Games 2, 3, and 4 
     of the World Series had a combined earned run average of 
     0.00;
       Whereas Manny Ramirez won the 2004 World Series Most 
     Valuable Player award in the World Series after batting .350 
     in the postseason with two home runs and 11 runs batted in;
       Whereas the Red Sox staged the greatest comeback in 
     baseball history in the American League Championship Series 
     against their rivals, the New York Yankees, by winning four 
     consecutive games after losing the first three games of the 
     series;
       Whereas the Red Sox prevailed in four consecutive American 
     League Championship Series games, while producing some of the 
     most memorable moments in sports history, including Dave 
     Roberts stealing second base in the bottom of the ninth 
     inning of Game 4, David Ortiz securing a walk-off home run in 
     the 12th inning of Game 4, David Ortiz singling in the 
     winning run in the bottom of the 14th inning in Game 5, and 
     Johnny Damon making a grand slam in Game 7;
       Whereas the entire Red Sox organization has a strong 
     commitment to charitable causes in New England, demonstrated 
     by the team's 51-year support of the Dana-Farber Cancer 
     Institute's Jimmy Fund in the fight against childhood 
     cancers;
       Whereas fans of the Red Sox do not live only in Boston or 
     New England, but all across the country and the world, and a 
     grateful ``Red Sox Nation'' thanks the team for bringing a 
     World Championship home to Boston;
       Whereas the 2004 Boston Red Sox and their loyal fans 
     believed; and
       Whereas this IS next year: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates--
       (A) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2004 Major League 
     Baseball World Series and for their incredible performance 
     during the 2004 Major League Baseball season; and
       (B) the eight Major League Baseball teams that played in 
     the postseason;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of the Boston Red Sox 
     players, manager, coaches, and support staff whose hard work, 
     dedication, and spirit made this all possible;
       (3) commends--
       (A) the St. Louis Cardinals for a valiant performance 
     during the 2004 season and the World Series; and
       (B) the fans and management of the St. Louis Cardinals for 
     allowing the Red Sox fans from Boston and around the Nation 
     to celebrate their first title in 86 years at their home 
     field; and
       (4) directs the Enrolling Clerk of the Senate to transmit 
     an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the 2004 Boston Red Sox team;
       (B) Red Sox Manager Terry Francona;
       (C) Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein;
       (D) Red Sox President and Chief Executive Officer Larry 
     Lucchino;
       (E) Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry; and
       (F) Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner.

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