[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 64 (Monday, May 16, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S5230]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 143--TO AUTHORIZE THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL TO APPEAR 
   IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE NAME OF THE PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON 
  INVESTIGATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH ITS INVESTIGATION INTO THE UNITED 
                  NATIONS' ``OIL-FOR-FOOD'' PROGRAMME

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

                              S. Res. 143

       Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is 
     conducting an inquiry into the United Nations' ``Oil-for-
     Food'' Programme;
       Whereas, the Subcommittee has need to obtain access to 
     evidence from an individual formerly associated with the 
     Independent Inquiry Committee, a committee formed by the 
     United Nations to investigate claims relating to the 
     Programme;
       Whereas, in the course of the Subcommittee's efforts to 
     obtain access to such evidence, legal issues may arise 
     requiring the Subcommittee to appear in the courts of the 
     United States;
       Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(c), 706(a), and 713(a) of 
     the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(c), 
     288e(a), and 288l(a), the Senate may direct its Counsel to 
     appear as amicus curiae or to intervene in the name of a 
     subcommittee of the Senate in any legal action in which the 
     powers and responsibilities of Congress under the 
     Constitution are placed in issue: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized, when 
     directed by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, or 
     by the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, acting jointly, 
     to appear in the name of the Subcommittee as amicus curiae, 
     intervenor, applicant or respondent in United Nations v. 
     Robert Parton or any related action or proceeding.

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