FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Addresses

Beyond Authoritarian Legacies—New Political Leadership for Korea: Kim Sang Hyun, E1580-E1582 [11SE]

China—Where Do We Go From Here? Senator Feinstein, S3798-S3800 [22AP]

Democracy Efforts in Balkan States: John Brademas, National Endowment for Democracy, S6152 [12JN]

Franklin Roosevelt and World Order—The World We Sought and the World We Have: Richard N. Gardner, S12459-S12463 [21OC]

Inaugural Speech: Lee Teng-hui, President of the Republic of China, S5617 [23MY]

International Women's Day: Geraldine A. Ferraro, E326 [12MR]

Jerusalem 3000 Celebration: George Pataki, Governor of New York, S4983 [13MY]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Jacques Chirac, President of France, H1144 [1FE]

Prosecuting War Criminals: Richard Goldstone, S12018-S12020 [30SE]

Russia and the New Independent States—Promoting U.S. Interests: Ariel Cohen, Heritage Foundation, E228-E231 [28FE]

Sikh National Identity and the Struggle for an Independent Khalistan: Gurmit S. Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E966-E968 [30MY]

U.S. Policy on Europe: Bob Dole, S7111-S7113 [27JN]

Amendments

Cambodia: U.S. policy (S. Res. 285), S11638 [28SE]

Dept. of Defense: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 3121), H7122 [9JY]

———transportation of certain children requiring specialized medical services in the U.S. (H.R. 332), H5501 [22MY]

Drugs: prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (S. 1965), S10708, S10709, S10721, S10722 [17SE]

Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (H.R. 3121), H7122 [9JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540), S8576 [23JY], S8617, S8631, S8633, S8667 [24JY], S8742, S8745, S8758, S8759, S8760, S8765, S8769, S8770, S8771, S8772, S8775, S8776, S8781, S8784, S8788, S8798, S8799, S8801, S8802, S8804, S8805, S8807, S8816, S8817, S8837, S8842, S8843, S8844, S8849, S8868, S8869, S8870, S8871, S8872, S8873, S8874, S8916, S8917, S8918, S8919, S8921, S8922, S8923 [25JY], H5754 [30MY], H5818, H5819, H5820 [4JN], H5846, H5847, H5848, H5859, H5861, H5863, H5875, H5876, H5877, H5878, H5891, H5893, H5894, H5895, H5897, H5898, H5899, H5906, H5935 [5JN], H6006 [6JN], H6142, H6143, H6145, H6148, H6150 [11JN]

Foreign policy: strengthen protection of human rights (H.R. 4036), S12324, S12408 [3OC], H12281 [4OC]

Foreign trade: provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (H.R. 3074), S11583 [27SE]

———technical corrections in legislation (H.R. 3815), S11753, S11812 [28SE]

Health care professionals: extend authorized period of stay in U.S. for certain nurses (S. 2197), S12320, S12403 [3OC]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), H6315 [13JN]

Analyses

U.S. Immigration Court (H.R. 4258), E1806-E1808 [28SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8964 [26JY], H8793 [30JY]

Articles and editorials

Achieving Stability Macedonia's Way, E1782 [28SE]

African Armies Weakened by AIDS Virus, H5281 [16MY]

AID Learns That Good Deeds Do Not Go Unpunished, S1394 [28FE]

Arabs and Mr. Netanyahu, S6666 [21JN]

Armed Troops in Armenia Arrest Dozens of Protesters, S11566 [27SE]

Awaiting the Crisis, S12260 [3OC]

Bosnia, a Defining Moment, E17 [4JA]

Bullies of Burma, S8815 [25JY]

Burma Beyond the Pale, S8757, S8815 [25JY]

Burmese Repression, S8815 [25JY]

Cables Show U.S. Deception on Haitian Violence, E921 [24MY]

Chang Aims To Expand Taiwan's Role on World Stage, S11315 [25SE]

China Aids Pakistan Nuclear Program, S1072 [7FE]

China's Four Slaps—and the United States' Craven Response, E482 [28MR]

Conscription Not Working—All-Volunteer Too Expensive, S1446 [29FE]

Copies of Kashmir Times Seized, E871 [22MY]

Curious Case of White House Versus the U.N., S10205 [10SE]

Defeat for Business Bribery Abroad, S3410 [16AP]

Drug Runners Arrested at Border Often Go Free, S4969 [13MY]

End to Corruption, S3409 [16AP]

Famine Aid to North Korea, S5502 [22MY]

Global Economy Hits Home—Local Industry Cashes in on Gains in American Exports, H10166 [10SE]

Good People Go Bad in Iowa, and a Drug Is Being Blamed, S1866 [12MR]

Grand Vision of the Fulbright Program, S6752 [24JN]

Heath Retiree an Unlikely Founding Father of Japan—Laws Written 49 Years Ago, S186-S188 [22JA]

Hill Expected To Urge Sanctions, S1071 [7FE]

Holocaust—The China Parallel, E87 [25JA]

Horror of the Land Mines, H327 [5JA]

Host Nations Must Cover More Costs of U.S. Troops Abroad, S10545 [13SE]

How Far To Support Taiwan?, S1990 [13MR]

If China Attacks Taiwan, S907 [6FE]

Importance of Strong United States-India Relations, E757 [10MY]

In Gaza, Civilians Flee in Terror, as Helicopters Attack From Night Sky, S11630 [28SE]

Indian Premier Shrugs Off Scandal, E461 [27MR]

Indicting China's Terrorism—Bring the Case to the United Nations, S1991 [13MR]

Indonesian Asset Is Also a Liability, H2935 [27MR]

Indonesian Says Slow Approach Avoids a Trap, S11233 [25SE]

Is West Slighting Africa's Hot Spots Like Liberia?, S1888 [12MR]

It's a Small Business World, H10164-H10166 [10SE]

Japan Inc. Revisited, E331 [13MR]

Lifting Liberia Out of Chaos, S3736 [19AP]

Loan Guarantees an Israeli Success Story, E633 [25AP]

Looking Beyond Bosnia, E1653 [19SE]

Marvin Brown Awarded Austrian Commendation, E1723 [26SE]

Ms. Maloney and Mr. Waldheim, S9648 [2AU]

Nation Has Been Lucky To Avoid Serious Test of U.S. Foreign Policy, H8101 [23JY]

NBA Star Pay Shoots Past U.S. Development Aid to Africa, S9082 [29JY]

New Marshall Plan for the East, S11316 [25SE]

Oath of Uncertainty, E1243 [11JY]

Pakistan Deploys Chinese Missiles, S6140 [12JN]

Palestinians, Israeli Police Battle on Sacred Ground—Clashes Cool Elsewhere as Guns Meet Stones in Jerusalem, S11631 [28SE]

Pentagon Weighs Ending Opposition to a Ban on Mines, S2215 [18MR]

Read the Riot Act to China, S1887 [12MR]

Rush To Gulp U.S. Radio Stations, S6108 [11JN]

Senator Praises Pentagon for Reconsidering Landmine Use, S2215 [18MR]

Shut Down the U.S. Arms Bazaar, S11197 [24SE]

Smile When You Compare Our Countries, S997 [6FE]

Textile Magnate Critiques Recent Trade Deals, S1514 [5MR]

Trading on Bribes, S1992 [13MR]

Twilight of the Thugs, E254 [29FE]

U.S. Asks Too Much of Saudis, Who Sacrifice Peace at Home, E1436 [1AU]

U.S. Foreign Aid Helps Americans at Home, S8743 [25JY]

U.S. Loses Rank in Global Giving, S6626 [20JN]

U.S.-Thai Aviation Deal a Victory for Common Sense, S3009 [27MR]

Washington Confronts China, S907 [6FE]

Weld's Opportunity, S8814 [25JY]

What To Fight for—American Interests and the Use of Force in the Post-Cold War World, E1385 [26JY]

Why Do We Keep Stiffing the U.N.?, S10344 [11SE]

Why No Help to Liberia?, S4682 [3MY]

Bills and resolutions

Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see S. Res. 253; H. Res. 444), S4425 [30AP], H5647 [29MY]

Afghanistan: peace process (see S. Res. 275), S7302 [28JN]

Agriculture: maintain foreign market development programs (see H.R. 2950), H1224 [1FE]

———plant variety protection relative to tubers (see S. 1602), S1682 [11MR]

Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 3472), H5287 [16MY]

Arts and humanities: promote protection of culturally significant sites (see S. 2169), S11973 [30SE]

Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213), H10386 [12SE]

Aviation: standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839), H7779 [17JY]

Borders: border-crossing fees for vehicles or pedestrians entering the U.S. from Canada or Mexico (see H. Con. Res. 152), H2316 [14MR]

Burma: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 188), H6414 [13JN]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 3846), H8029 [18JY]

———discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252), H3488 [16AP]

Buy American Act: compliance relative to use of articles, materials, and supplies abroad (see H.R. 4265), H11526 [27SE]

Cambodia: U.S. policy (see S. Res. 285), S9072 [29JY]

Canada: prohibit import of grain and grain products (see S. 1653), S3156 [28MR]

Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294), H3730 [23AP]

China, People's Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429), H4800 [9MY]

———prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (see H.R. 3684), H6690 [20JN]

———U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065), H10385 [12SE]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138, 140), H1138 [31JA]

———membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490), H8598 [26JY]

———tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154), H2867 [26MR]

CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 518, 520), H10235 [11SE]

Commission on Programs and Policies for Combatting the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: establish (see S. 1681), S3487 [17AP]

Commodity Exchange Act: regulatory requirements relative to the purchase or sale of commodities from markets located abroad (see H.R. 3891), H8374 [24JY]

Crime: prohibit use of imported controlled substances to commit a felony (see S. 1919), S7179 [27JN]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (see S. 2083), S10684 [17SE]

Croatia: condemn relocation of remains of individuals to the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 171), H4423 [2MY]

———preservation of memorial located at the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 219), H11229 [25SE]

Currency: establish interagency task force relative to the holding and counterfeiting of U.S. currency in foreign countries (see H.R. 3007), H1715 [5MR]

Custom Service: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to U.S. emission standards (see H.R. 3961), H9922 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843), H7780 [17JY]

———transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 3121), H2558 [20MR]

———withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936), H1224 [1FE]

Dept. of State: establish a Board of Visa Appeals (see H.R. 2975), H1324 [27FE]

———making continuing appropriations for the Passport Office (see S.J. Res. 46), S66 [4JA]

Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see S. 1607; H.R. 3067), S1855 [12MR], H2123 [12MR]

———prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (see S. 1965; H.R. 3852, 3908), S8013 [17JY], H8029 [18JY], H8598 [26JY]

Elections: extend the period for receipt of certain absentee ballots (see H.R. 3058), H2034 [8MR]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see S. 1978; H.R. 3987), S8468 [22JY], H9923 [2AU]

Executive Office of the President: creation of position of Senior Advisor on Religious Persecution (see S. Res. 283), S8989 [26JY]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365, 374), H1324 [27FE], H1986 [7MR]

Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 3434), H4901 [10MY]

Financial institutions: treatment of common trust fund transfers relative to mutual fund investments (see S. 1942), S7670 [10JY]

Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 3652), H6413 [13JN]

Flowers: require labeling of country of origin of imported fresh cut flowers (see S. 1793), S5492 [22MY]

Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121), H2558 [20MR]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332), H12193 [30SE]

———reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (see S. 1968), S8013 [17JY]

Foreign banks: enhance supervision and limit participation by persons convicted of certain crimes (see S. 2144), S11539 [27SE]

Foreign investments: private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 3116), H2466 [19MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2863, 3540), H737 [22JA], H5646 [29MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (see H. Res. 445), H5753 [30MY]

Foreign policy: endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212), H10235 [11SE]

———establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689), H6690 [20JN]

———impose economic sanctions against countries failing to eliminate corrupt business practices (see S. 2165), S11972 [30SE]

———loan guarantees for Ireland and Northern Ireland (see H.R. 2844), H187 [4JA]

———provide remedy for inadequate trade benefits to the U.S. and restrictions on free emigration from other countries (see H.R. 4289), H12173 [28SE]

———sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381), H2224 [13MR]

———strengthen narcotics reporting requirements and impose certain sanctions on countries relative to production and trafficking of illegal drugs (see S. 2053), S9853 [4SE]

———strengthen protection of human rights (see H.R. 4036), H10107 [5SE]

———U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189), H6509 [18JN]

Foreign trade: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109), H7154 [9JY], H10602 [18SE]

———impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 3812, 4037), H7533 [12JY], H10107 [5SE]

———imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023), H1774 [6MR]

———most-favored-nation status for certain nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2926), H1223 [1FE]

———most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890), H8374 [24JY]

———prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531), H5569 [23MY]

———prevent use of child labor for soccer ball manufacturing (see H.R. 4307), H12174 [28SE]

———prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050), H1985 [7MR]

———provide for the liquidation of certain frozen concentrated orange juice entries (see H.R. 3705), H6712 [24JN]

———provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (see H.R. 3074), H2223 [13MR]

———require cooperation from trade partners in preventing illegal drug traffic (see H.R. 4290), H12173 [28SE]

———require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014), H9924 [2AU]

———require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4074), H10386 [12SE]

———require that imported jewelry boxes be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4216), H11395 [26SE]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see S. 1918), S7179 [27JN]

———substitute the term ``standard trade relations'' in lieu of ``nondiscriminatory treatment'' and ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 3622), H6285 [12JN]

———technical corrections in legislation (see S. 1849; H.R. 3815), S5939 [6JN], H7657 [16JY]

———treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109), H2466 [19MR]

Government: prohibit foreign travel by outgoing political appointees and Members of Congress (see S. 1827), S5763 [4JN]

Health care professionals: extend authorized period of stay in U.S. for certain nurses (see S. 2197), S12303 [3OC]

House of Representatives: official travel restrictions to foreign countries during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2841), H90 [3JA]

House Rules: prohibit foreign travel by retiring Members (see H. Res. 361), H1226 [1FE]

Immigration: allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 4210), H11395 [26SE]

———provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 4156), H11048 [24SE]

———waiver of exclusion for certain aliens (see H.R. 3928), H9566 [31JY]

INS: promote the naturalization of eligible individuals (see H.R. 3323), H4109 [25AP]

———standards for naturalization (see H.R. 4056, 4143), H10235 [11SE], H11047 [24SE]

International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 3621), H6285 [12JN]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680), H6532 [19JN]

———return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see S. Con. Res. 73; H. Con. Res. 228), S11540 [27SE], H11527 [27SE]

———violations of arbitral obligations (see H.R. 2970), H1251 [23FE]

International Red Cross: recognition of non-Christian symbols (see H. Res. 464), H6765 [25JN]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 215), H10524 [17SE]

———improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (see H.R. 3725), H6914 [26JN]

Israel: peace initiatives relative to Arab summit (see S. Res. 268), S6662 [21JN]

Korea, Republic of: inclusion in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see S. 1616), S2101 [14MR]

Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 209), H9924 [2AU]

Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001), H9923 [2AU]

Mongolia: elections (see S. Res. 276), S7414 [8JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 2016), S9428 [1AU]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314), H3819 [24AP]

———extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547), H11527 [27SE]

———U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075), H2223 [13MR]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (see H. Res. 448), H6005 [6JN]

Pakistan: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (see S. 1638), S2646 [21MR]

Peace Corps: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 158), H1138 [31JA]

Refuse disposal: prohibit international export and import of certain solid waste (see H.R. 3893), H8374 [24JY]

Religion: persecution of Christians (see S. Con. Res. 71; H. Res. 515), S10684 [17SE], H9925 [2AU]

Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469), H7107 [27JN]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see S. Con. Res. 69; H. Con. Res. 205), S9555 [2AU], H8982 [30JY]

Ships and vessels: extend tariff exemption for certain unliquidated vessel repair entries (see S. 1775), S5267 [17MY]

Sierra Leone: elections (see S. Con. Res. 53; H. Con. Res. 160), S3954 [23AP], H3387 [15AP]

Small business: provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (see H.R. 3967), H9922 [2AU]

Solid waste: State control over disposal of solid waste imported from other nations (see H.R. 4049), H10235 [11SE]

States: assist Attorney General in deportation of illegal aliens (see H.R. 3062), H2122 [12MR]

Surplus Government property: disposition of certain nonlethal property to certain foreign countries (see S. 2193), S12303 [3OC]

Tariff: liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries (see H.R. 3823), H7658 [16JY]

———skis and snowboards (see H.R. 4212), H11395 [26SE]

———treatment of fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452), H6285 [12JN]

Taxation: treatment of businesses operating abroad (see S. 1928, 2086), S7302 [28JN], S10684 [17SE]

Terrorism: U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953), H9921 [2AU]

———U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508), H9705 [1AU]

Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (see S. Res. 303; H. Con. Res. 220), S11720 [28SE], H11229 [25SE]

———negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291), H12173 [28SE]

Turkey: territorial dispute with Greece (see S. Res. 247), S3487 [17AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 3609; H. Con. Res. 225), H6117 [10JN], H11527 [27SE]

———promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 4306), H12174 [28SE]

U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4258), H11526 [27SE]

U.S. Trade Administration: establish (see H.R. 4328), H12175 [28SE]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (see H.R. 3442), H4902 [10MY]

Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729), H6915 [26JN]

———proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730), H7106 [27JN]

Women in Enterprise Development Program: establish (see H.R. 3827), H7658 [16JY]

Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 399), H3231 [29MR]

Briefings

Antipersonnel landmines: Dept. of Defense, S6483 [19JN]

Court documents

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indictments against Dusan Tadic and Goran Borovnica, S118 [10JA]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia indictments against Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic, S119-S121 [10JA]

Definitions

``Supersede'', S3132 [28MR]

Descriptions

Extend Authority for Certain Export Agencies (H.R. 3759), E1224 [9JY]

Documents

Allied Claim Against Swiss for Return of Looted Gold: Dept. of State, S6415 [18JN]

Essays

Impoverished Metropolises: John Hart, E980 [4JN]

Promoting Peace After the Cold War: Leah Bremer, E1407 [30JY]

Excerpts

Democracy—An Emerging Asian Value: Senator Pell, S11194 [24SE], S11238-S11240 [25SE], S11422-S11424 [26SE]

Letters

Antipersonnel landmines: Senator Leahy, S6483 [19JN]

———Senator Thurmond, S6484 [19JN]

Buenos Aires Jewish Community Center terrorist attack: Abraham Foxman, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, E1329 [18JY]

———several Representatives, E1329 [18JY]

Cabotage laws relative to transportation of cargo and passengers: several Representatives, E557 [17AP]

Cash grant to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: John White, Dept. of Defense, E987 [4JN]

———Representative Hamilton, E987 [4JN]

Chemical Weapons Convention ratification: Anthony Lake, Executive Office of the President, S9958 [5SE]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S10070 [9SE]

———Frederick L. Weber, Chemical Manufacturers Association, S10423 [12SE]

———James A. Williams, S10070 [9SE]

———Michael Kantor, Sec. of Commerce and Philip Lader, SBA, S10422 [12SE]

———Senator Lott, S10072 [9SE]

———several chemical industry executives, S9959 [5SE], S10423 [12SE]

———several organizations, S10424 [12SE]

———William P. Clark, Richard B. Cheney, Casper Weinberger, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick and Edwin Meese, III, S10071 [9SE]

CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras: John H. Moseman, CIA, H11059 [25SE]

———John M. Deutch, CIA, H11059 [25SE]

———Representative Combest, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H11058 [25SE]

———Representative Millender-McDonald, E1812, E1813 [28SE]

———Representative Waters, H11058 [25SE]

———Representatives Dicks and Combest, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H11059 [25SE]

———Speaker Gingrich, H10728 [20SE], H11058 [25SE]

Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act: James Tuso, H11121 [25SE]

———Jim Maready, H11121 [25SE]

———Senator Murray, S11854 [30SE]

Cooperation of foreign countries relative to antiterrorism efforts: Stephen M. Flatow, S8742 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense contracts relative to local content requirements: George J. Kourpias, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, S7938 [17JY]

———Michael Sacco, AFL-CIO, S7937 [17JY]

———Peggy Taylor, AFL-CIO, S7938 [17JY]

———Robert Lapp, Timken Co., S7938 [17JY]

———William H. Bywater, AFL-CIO, S7938 [17JY]

Dept. of Defense seizure of paramilitary documents in Haiti: Representative Conyers, E920 [24MY]

———several Members of Congress, E919, E920 [24MY]

Dispute settlement system for antidumping and countervailing duties under NAFTA: several Senators, S12038 [30SE]

European military reductions: Senator Warner, S1446 [29FE]

Extradition of Mohammed Abbas to the U.S.: Senator D'Amato, S4399 [30AP]

Foreign aid to Burma: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S8752, S8755, S8809 [25JY]

———Sein Win, Prime Minister of Burma, S8756, S8796 [25JY]

Foreign aid to Ukraine: Askold S. Lozynskyj, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Inc., S9156 [30JY]

———Orest A. Jejna, Ukrainian American Bar Association, S9156 [30JY]

———Yuri Shcherbak, Ambasador of Ukraine, S9156 [30JY]

Fulbright Education Program: Michael Zantovsky, Ambassador of the Czech Republic, E1247 [11JY]

GATT implementation relative to generic drug industry: C. Everett Koop, S7120 [27JN]

———Carole A. Long, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, S6597 [20JN]

———Daniel Perry, Alliance for Aging Research, S6597 [20JN]

———Eugene P. Schonfeld, National Kidney Association, S6598 [20JN]

———Joseph R. Bertino, American Association for Cancer Research, Inc., S6596 [20JN]

———Judith Simpson, United Patients' Association for Pulmonary Hypertension, Inc., S6597 [20JN]

———Nancy Sander, Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc., S6598 [20JN]

———Patti Munter, National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, S6597 [20JN]

———Robert J. Beall, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, S6597 [20JN]

———Sandra H. Kownacki, Autism Society of America, S6598 [20JN]

———several professors of medicine, S6596 [20JN]

———William E. Brock III, Brock Group, Ltd., S7120 [27JN]

Hmong refugee camps in Thailand: Wendy R. Sherman, Dept. of State, E212 [27FE]

Humanitarian assistance for civilian refugees in Lebanon: Jill Buckley, AID, E1096 [17JN]

———several Representatives, E1096 [17JN]

Humanitarian assistance to Azerbaijan: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S8857 [25JY]

International Natural Rubber Agreement: Anthony Lake, NSC, S11253 [25SE]

———J.R. Konneker, Kelly Springfield Tire Co., S11250 [25SE]

———Jacob J. Lew, OMB, S11249 [25SE]

———John McQuade, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., S11250 [25SE]

———John Sellers, United Steelworkers of America, S11250 [25SE]

———Senator Robb, S11252 [25SE]

———Thomas E. Cole, Rubber Manufacturers Association, S11249 [25SE]

Investigation of Louis Farrakhan's visit to Middle East and Africa: Representative Barr, H1701 [5MR]

National Imagery and Mapping Agency establishment and collection of foreign intelligence: John M. Deutch, CIA, S7014 [26JN]

Opening of new international air service markets: Federico Pena, Sec. of Transportation, S5377 [20MY]

———Matthias Wissman, S5377 [20MY]

Ramapo High School student trip to Belarus: A. Vanitsky, Belarus Society of Friendship and Cultural Affairs with Foreign Countries, E1183 [26JN]

———Aleksander Lukashenko, President of Belarus, E1183 [26JN]

———Don Cairns and Pat DeFrancesco, E1183 [26JN]

Report on visit to Indonesia, Vietnam, and Hong Kong: Senator Cochran, S12026 [30SE]

Rescind funds marked for legal reforms to stimulate trade and investment in Vietnam: John F. Sommer, Jr., American Legion, S8763 [25JY]

Settlement of outstanding U.S. claims to confiscated property in Cuba: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S12441 [21OC]

Shipbuilding loan guarantee program: Charlene Barshefsky, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, H6269 [12JN]

———Hugo Paemen, European Union, H6269 [12JN], H6318 [13JN]

———Karsten Klepsvik, Embassy of Norway, H6269 [12JN], H6318 [13JN]

———Kunihiko Saito, Embassy of Japan, H6318 [13JN]

———Masaji Takahashi, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, H6269 [12JN]

———P.M. Olberg, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, H6318 [13JN]

Shipment of Russian missile components to Iraq: Representative Curt Weldon, H1304 [27FE]

Transfer of proceeds from sale of Iraqi oil to U.N. escrow account: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, E519 [29MR]

———Representative Hamilton, Committee on International Relations (House), E518 [29MR]

———Wendy R. Sherman, Dept. of State, E518 [29MR]

U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats and nuclear weapons proliferation: Hazel R. O'Leary, Sec. of Energy, S6992 [26JN]

———William J. Perry, Sec. of Defense, S6992 [26JN]

U.S. Armed Forces in Liberia: Senator Helms, S3893 [23AP]

U.S. military intervention in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, E844 [20MY], E1054, E1055 [11JN]

U.S. policy on refugee admissions: Senators Simpson and Kennedy, S12292 [3OC]

U.S.-French cooperation on nuclear weapons programs: President Clinton, S864 [1FE]

———several Senators, S864 [1FE]

U.S.-Turkey relations: Ambassador of Turkey, H6142 [11JN]

Ukraine energy sector reform: Wendy R. Sherman, Dept. of State, E377 [19MR]

Use of the McBride Principles in formation of foreign policy: Anthony Lake, H4154 [30AP]

Vaisakhi Day message relative to the birthday of the Sikh Nation: Gurmit S. Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E612 [24AP]

Waiver of sovereign immunity in cases of state-sponsored terrorism: Victoria Diaz Cummock, Families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie (organization), H2132 [13MR]

World Trade Organization review of dispute settlement reports: L. Ralph Mecham, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, S7149 [27JN]

Lists

Examples of Arkansas patents granted extensions under GATT, S7119 [27JN]

Signatories of letter to Senator Lott regarding the Chemical Weapons Convention, S10071 [9SE]

States, cities, and organizations with boycott resolutions against Burma, S8814 [25JY]

Memorandums

Nomination of Representative Douglas Peterson To Be Ambassador to Vietnam: Dept. of State, S9850 [4SE]

U.S. Policy on Refugee Admissions: President Clinton, S12292 [3OC]

Messages

Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy Report: President Clinton, S8011 [17JY], H7720 [17JY]

Agreement With Japan Relative to Whaling: President Clinton, S1178 [9FE], H1238 [13FE]

Agreement With Poland Relative to Fisheries: President Clinton, S1178 [9FE], H1237 [13FE]

Convention on International Maritime Organization: President Clinton, S12146 [1OC]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton, S554 [30JA], S8011 [17JY], H931 [30JA], H7720 [17JY]

Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton, S29 [3JA], H22 [3JA]

National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, S10599 [16SE], S11030 [19SE], H10427 [16SE]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, S5189 [16MY], H5261 [16MY], H10426 [16SE]

National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, S1176 [9FE], H1239 [13FE], H8234 [23JY]

National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton, S29 [3JA], S275 [22JA], H23 [3JA]

Protection of Migratory Birds Treaty With Canada: President Clinton, S9661 [2AU]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: President Clinton, S1282 [20FE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Extradition Treaty With Malaysia: President Clinton, S5301 [17MY]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences Abroad: President Clinton, S12044 [30SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for International Telecommunication Union Convention: President Clinton, S10566 [13SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Investment Treaty With Uzbekistan: President Clinton, S1470 [29FE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Protocol Amending Taxation Convention With Indonesia: President Clinton, S9862 [4SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Tax Protocol With the Netherlands: President Clinton, S28 [3JA]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Taxation Agreement With Turkey: President Clinton, S9862 [4SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Taxation Convention With Austria: President Clinton, S9862 [4SE]

Removal of Injunction of Secrecy for Taxation Convention With Luxembourg: President Clinton, S9862 [4SE]

Solidarity With Israel Relative to Hostilities With Terrorist Groups: American Jewish Committee, S4081 [24AP]

U.N. Convention To Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa: President Clinton, S9661 [2AU]

U.S. Participation in the U.N.: President Clinton, S8635 [24JY]

Motions

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540), S8806, S8815 [25JY], H8792 [30JY]

Papers

Humanitarian Demining Technologies Funding: Dept. of Defense, S6926 [26JN]

Petitions and memorials

Liberian Community Association of Rhode Island, Inc.: Liberian peace process, S3618 [18AP]

Press releases

Speakers Expose Indian State Repression, Support Self-Determination for Khalistan: Khalistan Society, E968 [30MY]

Questions and answers

Democratic People's Republic of Korea nuclear framework agreement implementation: Senator Levin and William J. Perry, Sec. of Defense, S8852 [25JY]

———Senator Levin and several military leaders, S8851 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, E1914 [3OC]

Agriculture: Food for Peace Program funding, H5250 [16MY]

AID: funding, H5846, H5861-H5866, H5890 [5JN]

———Housing Guarantee Program funding, H5847 [5JN]

American-Ukrainian Advisory Committee: recommendations on economic reform, business investment, and security policy in Ukraine, E424 [22MR]

Argentina: anniversary of Buenos Aires Jewish Community Center terrorist attack, E1324, E1328 [18JY]

———compliance with international trade laws relative to footwear and textile industries, E1912 [3OC]

Armed Forces: state of overall defense preparedness, H4168, H4169 [30AP]

Arms sales: U.S. foreign military sales during fiscal year 1995, E115 [31JA]

Australia: condemn massacre of tourists in Tasmania, E674 [1MY]

———study to determine the dangers of crocodiles, H8251 [24JY]

Aviation: standards relative to foreign repair stations (H.R. 3839), E1305 [17JY]

Azerbaijan: allocation of foreign aid, H5877 [5JN]

Bangladesh: elections, E1049 [11JN]

Beck, Jenna: National History Day Junior Historical Research Papers essay award recipient, E1003 [5JN]

Belarus: democracy efforts, H3217 [29MR], E1061 [12JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: democracy efforts, E1509 [4SE]

———elections, E1816 [28SE]

Bremer, Leah: U.S. Institute of Peace national essay contest winner, E1407 [30JY]

Brown, Marvin: Grand Decoration of Honour of the State of Salzburg award recipient, E1723 [26SE]

Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (H.R. 3846), H8624-H8626 [29JY], E1328 [18JY]

———relocation to foreign countries, H1777 [7MR], H2212 [13MR], H9903 [2AU], H10181 [11SE], H10498 [17SE], E927 [24MY]

Caribbean nations: provide equal access to U.S. trade markets under NAFTA, E505 [29MR]

Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws, H3494 [17AP]

China, People's Republic of: export of nuclear materials to Pakistan, H5041 [14MY]

———human rights violations, E1091 [14JN]

———prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (H.R. 3684), E1131 [20JN]

———proposed military action against Taiwan after first Presidential election, H868 [25JA], H1202 [1FE], H1971 [7MR], H2032 [8MR], E88 [25JA]

———religious persecution, H5293 [20MY]

———trade restrictions relative to prison, slave, or child labor, H7705-H7708 [17JY]

———U.S. policy, H5041 [14MY], E482 [28MR], E770 [10MY], E968 [30MY]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, E1366 [24JY], E1509 [4SE]

———observance of National Day, E1509 [4SE], E1794 [28SE]

———tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (H. Con. Res. 154), H5316-H5318 [21MY], E873 [22MY]

———tribute to President Lee Teng-hui on inauguration, E846 [20MY]

———U.S. policy, E968 [30MY]

CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras, H10437 [17SE], H10530 [18SE], H10607 [19SE], H10724-H10730 [20SE], H11058 [25SE], H11579 [27SE], E1705 [26SE]

———investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (H. Res. 518), E1812 [28SE]

Colombia: national drug control policy, H11232 [26SE]

———U.S. policy, E1289 [16JY]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, E1295 [17JY]

Courts: prosecution of individuals assisting terrorist organizations, H2178 [13MR]

Croatia: tribute to Novalic Foundation of Croatia, E888 [23MY]

Cuba: permit U.S. advertising on television and radio broadcasts to Cuba, E379 [19MR]

Currency: establish interagency task force relative to the holding and counterfeiting of U.S. currency in foreign countries, H2178 [13MR]

Customs Service: funding for inspection of goods in foreign countries relative to child labor statutes, H7676, H7677 [17JY]

Czech Republic: democracy efforts, E835 [16MY]

Day of Portugal: observance, E1042, E1045 [10JN]

Day of the African Child: observation, E1180 [26JN]

DEA: funding, H8164, H8168 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: administration of missile defense program, H1299-H1304 [27FE]

———allow audits of businesses relative to contracts made directly with foreign governments, H5894, H5895 [5JN]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding relative to Russia and Belarus, H5069-H5077 [15MY]

———international military education and training funding, H5897-H5899 [5JN]

———prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (H.R. 3843), H7662 [17JY]

———Russian Reactor Conversion Program funding, H5093 [15MY]

———seizure of paramilitary documents in Haiti, E919 [24MY]

———transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 3121), H3423-H3434 [16AP], H7122-H7124 [9JY], E430 [22MR]

———transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries, H5098 [15MY]

———withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (H.R. 2936), E173 [5FE]

Dept. of Labor: Employment Standards Administration funding relative to garment industry working conditions, H7234 [10JY], H7369, H7372 [11JY]

Dept. of State: impact of funding lapse, H31 [3JA], H133 [4JA], E26 [5JA]

———transfer Office of Cuba Broadcasting to Florida, H8261 [24JY]

Dole, Bob: evaluation of President Clinton's foreign policy, H12298 [4OC]

Dornan, Representative: summary of visit to Germany, H139 [4JA]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H11361 [26SE]

Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (H.R. 3067), E330 [13MR]

———prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (H.R. 3852), H11111-H11122 [25SE]

———prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (S. 1965), H12132 [28SE]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, E1208 [27JN]

Elections: extend the period for receipt of certain absentee ballots (H.R. 3058), H4922 [14MY]

Families and domestic relations: funding for international family planning programs, E633 [25AP]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa, H1700 [5MR]

———condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (H. Res. 365), H1399 [28FE], E254 [29FE]

FBI: hire additional personnel to investigate domestic and foreign terrorism, and establish a domestic counterterrorism center, H9384 [31JY]

Fernandez, Camilo: Junta Patriotica Cubana Manuel Antonio de Varona Award recipient, E864 [22MY]

Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically produced handguns (H.R. 3652), E1093 [14JN]

Food for Peace Program: funding, H6161 [11JN]

Foreign aid: food assistance programs, H6177-H6179 [11JN]

———improve defense and security assistance (H.R. 3121), H3423-H3434 [16AP], H7122-H7124 [9JY], E430 [22MR]

———limit funds for purchase of products that are not made in the U.S. or in the beneficiary country, H5876 [5JN]

———limit to countries that restrict the delivery of U.S. humanitarian assistance to other countries, H5878-H5891 [5JN]

———population planning activities funding, H5891-H5893 [5JN]

———prohibit to countries that restrict the delivery of U.S. humanitarian assistance to other countries, E878 [22MY]

———withhold assistance to countries blocking U.S. humanitarian aid to other countries, E336 [13MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 1868), conference report, H963 [30JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3540), H5832-H5921 [5JN], H5954 [6JN], H6142-H6159 [11JN], H8792 [30JY], H9912-H9918 [2AU], E1025, E1027 [6JN], E1029 [7JN], E1043 [10JN], E1052 [11JN], E1072, E1074 [12JN], E1103, E1109, E1111 [18JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (H. Res. 445), H5826-H5832 [5JN]

Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance, E633 [25AP], E1289 [16JY]

———endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by Republic of China at joining the community of nations (H. Con. Res. 212), H10911-H10913 [24SE]

———funding for military interventions, H8077 [22JY]

———limit use of Foreign Military Financing Program funds for foreign-made defense articles or services, H5895, H5896 [5JN], H6142, H6143 [11JN]

———loan guarantees for Ireland and Northern Ireland (H.R. 2844), E363 [14MR], E429 [22MR]

———President Clinton's visit to Russia and meeting with President Boris Yeltsin, H3587 [18AP]

———security interests, E1385 [26JY]

———strengthen protection of human rights (H.R. 4036), H11126-H11129 [25SE], H12281-H12283 [4OC]

———terrorist regimes influence on the U.S. political process, H2472 [20MR]

———transfer of F-16 aircraft and equipment to Pakistan, H5041 [14MY]

———U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (H. Con. Res. 189), H11241-H11243 [26SE], E1109 [18JN]

Foreign trade: access of U.S. business to markets, E1923 [4OC]

———expand authority for the export of drugs or medical devices (H.R. 1300), H4094 [25AP]

———export controls (H.R. 361), H7563-H7589 [16JY]

———extend authority for certain export agencies (H.R. 3759), E1224 [9JY]

———extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (H.R. 3759), H10157-H10167 [10SE], H10179, H10180, H10181, H10182 [11SE], E1586 [11SE]

———extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (H.R. 4109), E1639 [18SE]

———extension of Generalized System of Preferences Program, H9858 [2AU]

———imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (H.R. 3023), E288, E291 [6MR]

———media business investments in Asian markets, E1174 [26JN]

———prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (H.R. 3531), E890 [23MY]

———prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (H.R. 3050), E310 [7MR]

———provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (H.R. 3074), H3412-H3414 [16AP]

———require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (H.R. 4014), E1500 [2AU]

———technical corrections in legislation (H.R. 3815), H8673, H8679 [30JY], H12152, H12164 [28SE], E1418 [31JY]

———treatment of ceramic tile industry, E1479 [2AU]

———U.S. deficit, H1279 [27FE], H1755 [6MR], H3174 [29MR], H3557 [17AP], H3825 [25AP], H5186 [16MY], H9842 [2AU], H10498 [17SE], H10528 [18SE], H10647 [19SE], H11599 [28SE], E1779 [28SE]

Fort Benning, GA: School of the Americas funding, H5877, H5889 [5JN]

GATT: impact on employment and the economy, H1720 [6MR]

———implementation, H7255 [10JY]

Greece: tribute to Dodecanese Islands, E287 [6MR]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid relative to investigation into certain murders, H5878 [5JN]

———U.S. policy, H3660 [23AP], H8099 [23JY], H9985 [4SE], H11234 [26SE], E1103 [18JN]

Hart, John: National High School Contest on the U.N. essay award recipient, E980 [4JN]

Hashimoto, Ryutaro: election of new Japanese prime minister, H190 [5JA]

Health care professionals: extend authorized period of stay in U.S. for certain nurses (S. 2197), H12281, H12293 [4OC]

Hong Kong: democracy efforts, E1338 [22JY]

House of Representatives: official travel restrictions to foreign countries, H208, H209 [5JA]

———official travel restrictions to foreign countries during periods of lapsed appropriations (H.R. 2841), H122 [4JA]

Hungary: democracy efforts, E1469 [2AU]

———independence anniversary, E1537 [5SE], E1778 [28SE]

Immigration: exclusions relative to membership in terrorist organizations, H2168-H2173 [13MR]

———funding for programs relative to review of worldwide levels, H2518-H2520 [20MR]

India: allocation of foreign aid, E460 [27MR]

———anniversary of Sikh nation, E554 [17AP], E589, E591 [19AP], E1786 [28SE]

———seizure of copies of Kashmir (India) Times, E871 [22MY]

———self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (H. Con. Res. 32), H5549 [23MY], E402, E411 [21MR], E589, E591 [19AP], E704 [2MY], E923 [24MY], E949 [30MY]

———U.S. policy, E141 [1FE], E757 [10MY], E1088 [13JN]

Indonesia: international military education and training assistance, H5843 [5JN], H6151-H6156 [11JN], E1072, E1074 [12JN]

INS: standards for naturalization, H10115 [10SE]

———standards for naturalization (H.R. 4056), E1597 [12SE]

International Day of Cooperatives: observance, E1166 [25JN], E11711 [26JN]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (H.R. 3680), H8620, H8621 [29JY]

———return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (H. Con. Res. 228), E1788 [28SE]

International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 215), E1619 [17SE]

———improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (H.R. 3725), E1178 [26JN]

International War Crimes Tribunal: raise limit on noncash support, H5875, H5876 [5JN]

International Women's Day: observance, E326 [12MR]

Iran: democracy efforts, E1339 [22JY]

———proliferation of weapons, H2876 [27MR]

———U.S. policy, E1505 [4SE]

Israel: allocation of foreign aid, H6157 [11JN], E1044 [10JN]

Japan: deployment of U.S. military forces on Okinawa, H3233 [15AP]

———employment practices, E331 [13MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: disclosure of information concerning U.S. POW/MIA personnel, H11387-H11392 [26SE]

Kuwait: religious freedom, E1450 [1AU]

Lebanon: allocation of foreign aid, E1095 [17JN]

———recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (H. Con. Res. 209), E1498 [2AU]

Lithuania: U.S. policy, E791 [14MY]

Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (H. Con. Res. 103), H5921-H5923 [5JN], E1028 [6JN]

———U.S. policy, E1782 [28SE]

Middle East: hostilities between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, H3841 [25AP], E1167 [25JN]

———hostilities between Israel and terrorist groups, H3623 [18AP]

Monuments and memorials: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (H.R. 3442), E772 [10MY]

NAFTA: implementation, H9709 [1AU]

National Foreign Intelligence Program: authority to transfer funds, H5416 [22MY]

New Zealand: economic reforms, E1262 [11JY]

Newark, NJ: tribute to Portugal Day festival, E1032 [7JN]

Nike, Inc.: labor situation of Indonesian workers, H2934 [27MR], H3215 [29MR]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, H6632 [20JN], H6989 [27JN], E120 [31JA], E755 [9MY], E1241 [11JY]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), H6293-H6325 [13JN]

———congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (H. Res. 448), H6268-H6275 [12JN]

Pakistan: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation, H2660 [21MR], E395 [20MR]

Palau: U.S. policy, E1917 [3OC]

Peace Corps: anniversary, E542 [16AP]

———anniversary (H.J. Res. 158), H2849-H2851 [26MR], E464 [27MR]

Peru: independence anniversary, E1316 [18JY]

Religion: persecution of Christians (H. Res. 515), H10913-H10918 [24SE], E1478 [2AU]

Rockland County, NY: tribute to Ramapo High School students for charitable efforts in Belarus, E1183 [26JN]

Romania: democracy efforts, E1358 [24JY]

———tribute to peacekeeping operations in Angola, E100 [25JA]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid, H976 [31JA], H7537 [16JY]

———U.S. policy, E228 [28FE], E674 [1MY], E1798 [28SE]

Saint David's Day: observance, E257 [29FE]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to Tibetan Freedom Concert, E1091 [14JN]

Saudi Arabia: U.S. policy, E1436 [1AU]

Semmer, Martha: recipient of national award for building community interest in foreign language education, E949 [30MY]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (H. Con. Res. 205), E1403 [30JY]

Ships and vessels: restrictions relative to transportation of cargo and passengers, E557 [17AP]

———shipbuilding loan guarantee program, H6268-H6275 [12JN], H6295, H6297-H6302, H6316-H6325 [13JN]

Sierra Leone: elections (H. Con. Res. 160), H5318-H5321 [21MY], E533 [16AP]

Small business: provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (H.R. 3967), E1465 [2AU]

Southeast Asia: international military education and training assistance to Cambodia and Thailand, H6146-H6148 [11JN]

Tariff: skis and snowboards (H.R. 4212), E1732 [27SE]

Terrorism: U.S. policy, H9381, H9382, H9383, H9384, H9387, H9472 [31JY], H9707, H9708, H9833 [1AU], E1418 [31JY]

———U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), H9838, H9839-H9897 [2AU], E1482 [2AU], E1519 [5SE]

———U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (H. Res. 508), H9877-H9886 [2AU]

———waiver of sovereign immunity in cases of state-sponsored terrorism, H3603 [18AP]

Thailand: anniversary of Treaty of Amity and Commerce, E389 [20MR], E451 [26MR]

———Hmong refugee camps, E212 [27FE]

Tobacco products: WHO study relative to U.S. exports, E1278 [12JY]

Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness, E1612 [16SE], E1653 [19SE], E1855 [30SE]

———commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (H. Con. Res. 220), E1762 [27SE]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, E1052 [11JN]

———compensation for destruction of Kurdish villages, E1676 [24SE]

———political reform, E1549 [10SE]

———restrict U.S. assistance relative to acknowledgement of Armenian genocide and honoring of victims, H5900-H5906, H5920 [5JN], E1052 [11JN]

———territorial dispute with Greece, H1967 [7MR], E459 [27MR]

———U.S. policy, H6143 [11JN]

U.N.: anniversary, E1165 [25JN]

———authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (H. Con. Res. 225), E1789 [28SE]

———transfer of proceeds from sale of Iraqi oil to escrow account, E518 [29MR]

———tribute to World Food Program, E1501 [2AU]

———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations, H133 [4JA], H785, H789 [24JA], H1207 [1FE], H6370 [13JN], E1243 [11JY]

U.S. Immigration Court: establish (H.R. 4258), E1806 [28SE]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, E1617 [17SE]

———reform of energy sector, E377 [19MR]

USIA: funding, H8163 [23JY]

———tribute to educational and cultural exchange programs, E1247 [11JY]

Vietnam: disclosure of information concerning U.S. POW/MIA personnel, H11387-H11392 [26SE]

———rescind funds marked for legal reforms to stimulate trade and investment, H9912 [2AU]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H327 [5JA]

———prevent proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and establish readiness programs for public safety personnel, H8171, H8172 [23JY]

———proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (H.R. 3730), E1192 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (S. Res. 253), S4399 [30AP]

ACDA: anniversary, S11419 [26SE]

Afghanistan: peace process (S. Res. 275), S11201, S11202 [24SE]

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, S9082 [29JY]

———relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, S4982 [13MY]

———U.S. policy, S9009 [29JY], S10012 [6SE], S11102 [20SE], S12056 [1OC]

AID: foreign assistance to Eastern European countries, S8862 [25JY]

———funding for family planning programs, S884 [6FE], S1394 [28FE], S4388-S4389 [30AP]

———Microenterprise Program funding, S8860, S8861 [25JY]

Antipersonnel weapons: eliminate use, S2213 [18MR]

Armed Forces: safety of U.S. troops abroad, S9479 [2AU]

Armenia: democracy efforts, S11566 [27SE]

Arts and humanities: promote protection of culturally significant sites (S. 2169), S11982 [30SE]

Asia: democracy efforts, S11943 [30SE]

Azerbaijan: humanitarian assistance, S8854-S8857 [25JY]

Bermuda: treatment of Bill and Allan MacDonald relative to cable television company, S9959 [5SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: assault on Haris Silajdzic, S6424 [19JN]

Burma: allocation of foreign aid, S8745-S8758, S8795-S8797, S8808-S8816 [25JY]

Burundi: murder of Red Cross relief workers, S5852 [5JN]

Business and industry: relocation to foreign countries, S3257 [15AP]

———relocation to foreign countries to avoid certain income taxes, S9265, S9266 [31JY], S9545 [2AU]

Cambodia: democracy efforts, S6272-S6275 [14JN]

———U.S. policy (S. Res. 285), S9074 [29JY], S11638 [28SE]

Canada: prohibit import of grain and grain products (S. 1653), S3159 [28MR]

———U.S. policy, S997 [6FE]

Chang, John H.: selection as Foreign Minister of the Republic of China, S11315 [25SE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: ratification, S9898, S9958 [5SE], S10047, S10069 [9SE], S10365, S10420 [12SE]

China, People's Republic of: export of nuclear materials to Pakistan, S1070 [7FE], S1171 [9FE], S6139 [12JN]

———proposed military action against Taiwan after first Presidential election, S338 [24JA], S395 [26JA], S663 [31JA], S907 [6FE], S1634-S1636 [7MR], S1668 [11MR], S1792 [12MR], S2076-S2078, S2080, S2081, S2098 [14MR], S2145 [15MR], S2216 [18MR], S2800 [25MR], S3789 [22AP]

———U.S. policy, S1285-S1289 [23FE], S1376 [27FE], S1634-S1636 [7MR], S1887 [12MR], S1990, S1991 [13MR], S3321 [15AP], S3798 [22AP]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, S2148 [15MR]

———tribute to President Lee Teng-hui on inauguration, S5617 [23MY]

———U.S. policy, S3123-S3125, S3132 [28MR], S3182 [29MR]

Clinton, President: foreign policy achievements, S6658 [21JN]

———require report on NATO expansion, S7253, S7254 [28JN]

Cochran, Senator: report on visit to Indonesia, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, S12026 [30SE]

Commission on Programs and Policies for Combatting the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: establish (S. 1681), S3488 [17AP]

Copyrights: illegal foreign duplication of copyrighted material, S3238 [29MR]

Cordero, Ricardo: arrest by Mexican authorities relative to charges of corruption in Mexico's counterdrug efforts, S9475, S9476 [2AU]

Courts: jurisdiction over suits involving foreign crewmembers against foreign ship owners, S3207 [29MR]

Crime: prohibit use of imported controlled substances to commit a felony (S. 1919), S7088 [27JN]

———prosecution of military personnel and companions while stationed abroad (S. 2083), S10687 [17SE]

Cuba: U.S. policy, S7882 [16JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Market Access Program funding, S8458-S8462 [22JY], S8583, S8584, S8591 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: administration of missile defense program, S1382-S1385 [28FE]

———allied burden sharing for maintenance and operation of military personnel and installations in foreign countries, S7131-S7134 [27JN], S7223, S7286 [28JN], S10540-S10545 [13SE]

———contracts relative to local content requirements, S7937, S7942 [17JY]

———humanitarian assistance funding, S10126 [10SE]

———humanitarian demining technologies program funding, S6925, S6926 [26JN]

———international military education and training programs funding, S7517-S7519 [10JY], S8945 [26JY]

———national security policy, S2386-S2389 [20MR]

———nuclear seismic monitoring research programs funding, S6910 [26JN]

———transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 3121), S7210 [27JN], S7500 [9JY]

Dept. of State: cooperation of foreign countries relative to antiterrorism efforts, S8742-S8744 [25JY]

———making continuing appropriations for the Passport Office (S.J. Res. 46), S66 [4JA]

———require report on U.N. voting records of foreign countries to include amounts of foreign aid, S8770 [25JY]

Drug abuse: international narcotics control funding, S11287-S11289 [25SE]

———national drug control policy, S4969, S4970 [13MY]

Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (S. 1607), S1864-S1867 [12MR]

———international narcotics control funding, S8632, S8633 [24JY], S8745, S8819, S8833-S8836 [25JY]

———prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (S. 1965), S8015-S8023 [17JY], S10717-S10723 [17SE], S10738 [18SE], S11853, S11854 [30SE]

———prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (S. 1965), placed on calendar, S9675 [2AU]

Eastern European countries: democracy efforts in Balkan States, S6152 [12JN]

———economic assistance, S11316 [25SE]

Education: anniversary of Fulbright Program, S6752 [24JN]

Egypt: U.S. policy, S12017 [30SE]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (S. 1978), S8468-S8472 [22JY]

Europe: military reductions, S1446 [29FE]

———U.S. policy, S7110-S7113 [27JN]

Executive Office of the President: creation of position of Senior Advisor on Religious Persecution (S. Res. 283), S8993 [26JY]

Eximbank: funding, S8861 [25JY]

Expo `98: U.S. participation in Lisbon, Portugal, S4641 [2MY]

Families and domestic relations: funding for international family planning programs, S12200 [2OC]

———parental abuduction of a child to a foreign country, S4288 [29AP]

Financial institutions: Asian Development Bank assistance to developing countries, S12060 [1OC]

———treatment of common trust fund transfers relative to mutual fund investments (S. 1942), S7674, S7675 [10JY]

Fish and fishing: Canadian shipment of herring, S10911 [19SE]

Flowers: require labeling of country of origin of imported fresh cut flowers (S. 1793), S5497 [22MY]

Foreign aid: allocation of economic assistance, S6626, S6627 [20JN]

———establish international standards relative to transfer of conventional arms, S8784-S8788 [25JY]

———food assistance programs funding, S9425, S9426 [1AU]

———improve defense and security assistance (H.R. 3121), S7210 [27JN], S7500 [9JY]

———indirect assistance in economy of developing countries relative to Generalized System of Preferences, S9540 [2AU]

———prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries, S8782, S8783, S8806 [25JY]

———reform process for allocating assistance and require Congress to enact domestic appropriations prior to consideration of foreign aid appropriations (S. 1968), S8024 [17JY]

Foreign banks: enhance supervision and limit participation by persons convicted of certain crimes (S. 2144), S11549 [27SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 1868), conference report, S425, S433 [26JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3540), S8617-S8633 [24JY], S8741-S8777, S8781-S8820, S8833-S8863 [25JY], S8943-S8965, S9003-S9005 [26JY], S9156 [30JY], S9421 [1AU], S12009, S12025 [30SE]

Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance, S8743 [25JY]

———arms sales, S11197 [24SE]

———impose economic sanctions against countries failing to eliminate corrupt business practices (S. 2165), S11979 [30SE], S12349 [3OC]

———national objectives priority assignments, S11754-S11757 [28SE], S12077-S12080 [1OC], S12152 [2OC], S12342-S12344 [3OC], S12458 [21OC]

———strengthen narcotics reporting requirements and impose certain sanctions on countries relative to production and trafficking of illegal drugs (S. 2053), S9854 [4SE], S9978 [5SE]

———strengthen protection of human rights (H.R. 4036), S12408 [3OC]

———transfer of F-16 aircraft and equipment to Pakistan, S432 [26JA]

Foreign trade: condemn practice of bribery for the awarding of contracts, S1992 [13MR], S3409 [16AP]

———condemn practice of bribery in the awarding of contracts, S4833 [8MY]

———definition of most-favored-nation status, S5949 [6JN]

———expand authority for the export of drugs or medical devices, S2173-S2177 [15MR]

———provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (H.R. 3074), S11583 [27SE]

———review of differential export taxes, S12025 [30SE]

———substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (S. 1918), S7189 [27JN], S7298 [28JN], S10239, S10240 [10SE]

———technical corrections in legislation (H.R. 3815), S11446 [26SE], S11805-S11813 [28SE]

———U.S. deficit, S577 [31JA], S1400-S1402 [29FE], S1514 [5MR], S3151 [28MR], S5638-S5641 [24MY], S11489 [27SE], S12259-S12260 [3OC]

France: U.S.-French cooperation on nuclear weapons programs, S864 [1FE]

GAO: require report on grants provided to foreign governments, foreign entities and international organizations, S8771 [25JY]

GATT: implementation relative to generic drug industry, S6460 [19JN], S6591-S6603 [20JN], S6827 [25JN], S7115-S7125 [27JN]

Germany: U.S.-Germany aviation agreement, S732 [1FE]

Gloddy, Andrea: Japan-United States Senate Scholarship recipient, S6626 [20JN]

Government: prohibit foreign travel by outgoing political appointees and Members of Congress (S. 1827), S5763 [4JN]

Guatemala: political reform, S11069 [20SE]

Haiti: U.S. policy, S2240 [18MR], S3880-S3882 [23AP], S4112, S4113 [25AP]

Health: State waiver of residency requirements for foreign medical graduates employed in the U.S., S3598 [18AP]

———waiver of State residency requirements for foreign medical graduates employed in the U.S., S4305 [29AP]

Health care professionals: extend authorized period of stay in U.S. for certain nurses (S. 2197), S12403 [3OC]

Hill, Christopher R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Macedonia, S7336 [28JN]

Hong Kong: U.S. policy, S12334 [3OC]

Immigration: Law Enforcement Support Center funding, S11910 [30SE]

Indonesia: U.S. policy, S11193 [24SE], S11232-S11234 [25SE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: tribute, S117 [10JA]

International Development Association: funding, S8759 [25JY]

International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (H.R. 3680), S9648 [2AU]

———return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (S. Con. Res. 73), S11559 [27SE]

International Natural Rubber Agreement: ratification, S11124 [20SE], S11248-S11257 [25SE]

International relations: environmental impact studies relative to activities that may impact other nations, S8843 [25JY]

———tribute to Japan-America Student Conference, S12040 [30SE]

Investments: foreign ownership of U.S. Government securities, S7928 [17JY]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem, S4983 [13MY]

———peace initiatives relative to Arab summit (S. Res. 268), S6658, S6666, S6667 [21JN]

———U.S. policy, S9421 [1AU]

Italy: anniversary of status as a democratic nation, S5779 [4JN]

Jordan: U.S. transfer of F-16 aircraft, S1964, S1965 [13MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allocation of foreign aid for famine relief, S5502 [22MY]

———disclosure of information concerning U.S. POW/MIA personnel, S3121 [28MR]

———implementation of nuclear framework agreement, S8850-S8853 [25JY], S8944 [26JY]

———U.S. policy, S11192, S11195 [24SE]

Korea, Republic of: inclusion in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program, S4153 [25AP]

———inclusion in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1616), S2102, S2103 [14MR], S8059 [17JY]

Krueger, Robert: nomination to be Ambassador to Botswana, S5652 [24MY]

Lebanon: allocation of foreign aid, S4260 [25AP]

———U.S. policy, S3740 [19AP]

Liberia: status of peace agreement, S12057 [1OC]

———U.S. policy, S1888 [12MR], S3735, S3736 [19AP], S3892 [23AP]

Libya: indictment of individuals relative to Pan Am flight 103 bombing, S3383 [16AP]

Metric system: conversion, S12423 [21OC]

Middle East: cease-fire between Israel and terrorist groups, S4362 [29AP]

———hostilities between Israel and terrorist groups, S3569, S3570 [18AP], S3731 [19AP], S4000 [23AP], S4090 [24AP]

———peace initiatives between Israel, Palestinians, and Syria, S1658 [7MR]

Mongolia: elections (S. Res. 276), S7416, S7417 [8JY], S10024 [6SE]

Mubarak, Hosni (President, Egypt): visit to the Senate floor, S9265 [31JY]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (S. 2016), S9437 [1AU]

———dispute settlement system for antidumping and countervailing duties, S12038 [30SE]

National Security Education Program: amend eligibility requirements, S7946 [17JY]

NATO: reform, S6000-S6003 [10JN]

NATO Security Investment Program: funding, S6839 [25JN]

Niger: elections, S7814 [12JY]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, S582, S583, S584 [31JA], S3618-S3620 [18AP], S6988-S7001 [26JN], S11759-S11762 [28SE], S12284 [3OC]

———strengthen certain sanctions against proliferation activities, S7244, S7245 [28JN], S7523 [10JY]

Pakistan: U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation, S6139 [12JN]

———U.S. policy relative to nuclear nonproliferation (S. 1638), S2656, S2657 [21MR]

Peace Corps: anniversary (H.J. Res. 158), S11289 [25SE]

Pell, Senator: nomination to be a Representative of the U.S. to the U.N., S9002 [26JY]

———report on visit to Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Republic of China, S11238 [25SE], S11422 [26SE]

Peterson, Representative Douglas: nomination to be Ambassador to Vietnam, S9848-S9851 [4SE]

Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer: tribute to series of articles on U.S. trade deficit, S11489 [27SE]

Population: stabilization of world population through reproductive choice, S425, S428, S445 [26JA]

Pressler, Senator: efforts to open new international air service markets, S5376 [20MY]

Refugees: U.S. policy on admissions, S12292 [3OC]

Religion: persecution of Christians (S. Con. Res. 71), S10723 [17SE], S11901 [30SE]

Russia: allocation of foreign aid, S9420 [1AU]

Saline, MI: anniversary of sister city status with Brecon, Wales, S6107 [11JN]

Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (S. Con. Res. 69), S9610 [2AU]

Sierra Leone: elections (H. Con. Res. 160), S7340 [28JN]

———elections (S. Con. Res. 53), S3958 [23AP]

Space policy: prohibit collection and release of certain satellite imagery, S6924, S6925 [26JN]

Specter, Senator: report on visit to Asia, the Middle East, and France, S10540-S10545 [13SE]

Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks Agreement: ratification, S7209 [27JN]

Surplus Government property: disposition of certain nonlethal property to certain foreign countries (S. 2193), S12307 [3OC]

Switzerland: gold reserves of German-occupied countries in Swiss banks after World War II, S6414, S6416 [18JN]

Taxation: treatment of businesses operating abroad (S. 1355), S9313 [31JY]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (S. 1928), S7307 [28JN]

———treatment of businesses operating abroad (S. 2086), S10687-S10689 [17SE]

———use of foreign trusts, S3740 [19AP]

Terrorism: U.S. policy, S9009, S9037, S9038 [29JY], S9374, S9375 [1AU], S9480-S9482, S9635 [2AU], S10533-S10535 [13SE], S10664, S10667, S10668, S10675 [17SE], S11390 [26SE]

———U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), S9660 [2AU], S9681 [3SE]

———U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), unanimous-consent agreement, S9660 [2AU]

Thomas, Senator: clarification of statement relative to situation between Republic of China and People's Republic of China, S3789 [22AP]

Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (S. Res. 303), S11774 [28SE], S11955, S12035 [30SE]

———removal of injunction of secrecy, S28 [3JA], S1282 [20FE], S1469 [29FE], S5301 [17MY], S9661 [2AU], S9862 [4SE], S10566 [13SE], S12044 [30SE]

Tunisia: eligibility for excess defense equipment, S8759 [25JY]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, S8856, S8858 [25JY]

———territorial dispute with Greece (S. Res. 247), S3492 [17AP]

U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities, S11897 [30SE]

———election of Secretary General, S6275 [14JN]

———Environment Program funding, S11276 [25SE]

———payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities, S10344 [11SE]

———role of International War Crimes Tribunal, S12017 [30SE]

———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations, S666-S668 [31JA]

U.S.-German Open Skies Agreement: signing, S1453, S1454 [29FE]

Ukraine: allocation of foreign aid, S9156 [30JY]

Vietnam: democracy efforts, S4376 [30AP]

———rescind funds marked for legal reforms to stimulate trade and investment, S8760, S8765, S8773, S8774 [25JY]

Water: research and development funding relative to desalination technologies, S10620, S10621 [17SE]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, S101 [5JA], S6483 [19JN]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (S. 940), S6311 [14JN]

———prevent proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and establish readiness programs for public safety personnel, S7074-S7080 [27JN], S7515 [10JY], S7966-S7968, S7970 [17JY], S10036-S10038 [9SE]

Women: prohibit practice of female genital mutilation, S8972-S8974 [26JY]

World Trade Organization: dispute settlement system, S4569 [1MY]

———establish commission to review dispute settlement reports, S6028 [11JN], S7147-S7151 [27JN]

Zimbabwe: allocation of foreign aid, S8861 [25JY]

Reports

Burundi—An Oklahoma City Massacre Every Hour: Robert Krueger, Ambassador to Burundi, S5652 [24MY]

Cambodian Elections: GAO, S6273, S6274 [14JN]

Creation of Ambassadorship Position to Vietnam: Dept. of State, S9849 [4SE]

Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, E1817 [28SE]

Food Assistance to Developing Countries: Paul Armstrong, AID, H6244 [12JN]

Generation Lost—Alarming News About the Health of IDP Children: Richard Kauzlarich, Ambassador to Azerbaijan, S8855 [25JY]

New Garment Workers Study Finds Americans Intolerant of Sweatshops in Garment Industry: Marymount University Center for Ethical Concerns, S11035 [19SE]

New Zealand Economic Reforms: U.S.-New Zealand Council, E1262 [11JY]

Nuclear Proliferation Threat Reduction: Aspen Strategy Group (organization), S12284 [3OC]

Settlement of Outstanding U.S. Claims to Confiscated Property in Cuba: Dept. of State, S12441 [21OC]

Visit by Senator Cochran to Indonesia, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, S12027-S12031 [30SE]

Reports filed

Afghanistan Peace Process: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 275), S8636 [24JY]

Chemical Weapons Convention: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10325 [11SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606), H6005 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3540, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 104-601), H5753 [30MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104-744), H9705 [1AU]

Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698), H8374 [24JY]

Defense and Security Assistance and Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3121), S7023 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519), H3487 [16AP]

Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722), H8981 [30JY]

Export Controls Authority: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605), H5934 [5JN]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3540) (H. Rept. 104-600), H5646 [29MY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 3540) (S. Rept. 104-295), S7178 [27JN]

Foreign Trade Export Controls: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605), H7105 [27JN]

Foreign Trade Legislation Technical Corrections: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 3815), S11291 [25SE]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3815) (H. Rept. 104-718), H8635 [29JY]

Microenterprise Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3846), S11291 [25SE]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3846) (H. Rept. 104-715), H8635 [29JY]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 3815) (S. Rept. 104-393), S12125 [1OC]

Mongolia Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 276), S8636 [24JY]

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Agreement Relative to Construction and Repair of Certain Self-Propelled Seagoing Vessels: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524), H3648 [18AP]

Peace Corps Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.J. Res. 158), S11291 [25SE]

Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip in Israel: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 3074) (S. Rept. 104-270), S4972 [13MY]

Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495), H2842 [25MR]

Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524), H5753 [30MY]

Sierra Leone Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 160), S7023 [26JN]

U.S. Policy Relative to Cambodia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 285), S11291 [25SE]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Protecting Our Children From Drugs, E809 [15MY]

Resolution of Ratification

Bilateral Investment Treaty Between the U.S. and Albania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6612 [20JN], S7210 [27JN]

Bilateral Investment Treaty Between the U.S. and Belarus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6611 [20JN], S7209 [27JN]

Bilateral Investment Treaty Between the U.S. and Estonia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6611 [20JN], S7210 [27JN]

Bilateral Investment Treaty Between the U.S. and Georgia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6611 [20JN], S7210 [27JN]

Bilateral Investment Treaty Between the U.S. and Jamaica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6611 [20JN], S7209 [27JN]

Bilateral Investment Treaty Between the U.S. and Latvia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6611 [20JN], S7210 [27JN]

Bilateral Investment Treaty Between the U.S. and Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6611 [20JN], S7210 [27JN]

Bilateral Investment Treaty Between the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6611 [20JN], S7210 [27JN]

Bilateral Investment Treaty Between the U.S. and Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6611 [20JN], S7209 [27JN]

Chemical Weapons Convention: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S10325-S10327 [11SE]

Extradition Treaty Between the U.S. and Belgium: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9159 [30JY], S9662 [2AU]

Extradition Treaty Between the U.S. and Bolivia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9159 [30JY], S9662 [2AU]

Extradition Treaty Between the U.S. and Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9158 [30JY], S9662 [2AU]

Extradition Treaty Between the U.S. and Malaysia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9159 [30JY], S9662 [2AU]

Extradition Treaty Between the U.S. and Philippines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9159 [30JY], S9662 [2AU]

Extradition Treaty Between the U.S. and Switzerland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9159 [30JY], S9662 [2AU]

International Natural Rubber Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11248 [25SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty Between the U.S. and Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9158 [30JY], S9661 [2AU]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty Between the U.S. and Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9158 [30JY], S9662 [2AU]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty Between the U.S. and United Kingdom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9158 [30JY], S9661 [2AU]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty Between the U.S. and the Philippines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9158 [30JY], S9662 [2AU]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9158 [30JY], S9661 [2AU]

Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks Agreement: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7027 [26JN], S7210 [27JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Vietnamese Democracy Efforts: International Committee for a Free Vietnam, S4376 [30AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540), H5859, H5861, H5894, H5895, H5896 [5JN]

Songs

``Hungarian National Anthem'', E1538 [5SE]

Statements

Allied Burden Sharing: Senator Kerry, S7286 [28JN]

Clinton Administration Foreign Policy Record: Representative Hamilton, E1432 [1AU]

Global Environmental Issues: Warren Christopher, Sec. of State, E1209 [27JN]

Greece—A Vital Ally in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean: Representative Hamilton, E1684 [25SE]

Korean Human Rights Situation: Kim Sang-Chul, E1457-E1459 [1AU]

NATO Expansion: Dept. of State, E102 [25JA]

———Vaclav Havel, President of Czech Republic, E102 [25JA]

NATO Security in Eastern Europe: Lech Walesa, E1062 [12JN], E1080 [13JN]

People's Republic of China Proposed Military Action Against Taiwan After First Presidential Election: House Republican Policy Committee, H1204 [1FE]

Pitfalls of the Media Business in Asia: Marc B. Nathanson, USIA, E1175 [26JN]

Romanian Most-Favored-Nation Trade Status: Adrian Nastase, E1058 [11JN]

Sierra Leone Elections: African-American Institute, E533 [16AP]

Tax Treatment of Businesses Operating Abroad: Robert S. McIntyre, Citizens for Tax Justice (organization), S9314 [31JY]

Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation, and Good Neighborliness Between Romania and Hungary: Representative Lantos, E1612 [16SE]

Turkey Proposes Comprehensive Peace in the Aegean: Mesut Yilmaz (Prime Minister, Turkey), E459 [27MR]

U.S. Aid for Afghanistan: Don Ritter, E1912 [3OC]

Summaries

Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act (S. 1965), S10738 [18SE]

Contract With America Advancement Act (H.R. 3136): Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Provisions, E571-E579 [19AP]

Foreign Bank Enforcement Act (S. 2144), S11550 [27SE]

Foreign Government Local Content Requirements for Defense Contracts, S7942 [17JY]

Tables

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540), S8863 [25JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 3540), H5834-H5837 [5JN], H12066-H12069 [28SE]

International comparison of central Government taxes as percents of gross domestic product, H3273 [15AP]

People's Republic of China average tariff rates, H7705 [17JY]

People's Republic of China imports and exports, H7706 [17JY]

People's Republic of China tariff levels, H7705 [17JY]

People's Republic of China trends in exchange rates, H7706 [17JY]

U.S. foreign military sales during fiscal year 1995, E115 [31JA]

Testimonies

Bosnian Peace Process: Kenneth Lutgen, United Methodist Committee on Relief, E1509 [4SE]

U.S. Policy on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Representative Tony P. Hall, S11192 [24SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 154, tribute to Republic of China on the occasion of first Presidential election, H5316 [21MY]

H. Con. Res. 160, Sierra Leone elections, H5318 [21MY]

H. Con. Res. 189, U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations, H11241 [26SE]

H. Con. Res. 212, endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by the Republic of China at joining the community of nations, H10911 [24SE]

H. Con. Res. 220, commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness, E1762 [27SE]

H. Res. 518 investigate CIA involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras, E1813 [28SE]

H. Res. 445, consideration of H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H5826 [5JN]

H. Res. 448, consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act, H6268 [12JN]

H. Res. 508, consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act, H9877 [2AU]

H. Res. 515, persecution of Christians, E1478 [2AU]

H. Res. 515, religious persecution of Christians, H10913 [24SE]

H.J. Res. 158, Peace Corps anniversary, H2849 [26MR]

H.R. 361, foreign trade export controls, H7563-H7584 [16JY]

H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act, H6302-H6315 [13JN]

H.R. 3058, extend the period for receipt of certain absentee ballots, H4921 [14MY]

H.R. 3074, Presidential proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip in Israel, H3412 [16AP]

H.R. 3074, provide President with proclamation authority relative to trade articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip, S11583-S11604 [27SE]

H.R. 3121, improve foreign defense and security assistance and transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries, H3423-H3429 [16AP]

H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8617-S8628 [24JY], S8946-S8964 [26JY]

H.R. 3680, provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes, H8620 [29JY]

H.R. 3684, prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company of the People's Republic of China, E1131 [20JN]

H.R. 3759, export assistance agencies' authority extension, H10157 [10SE]

H.R. 3815, Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act, S11805-S11812 [28SE], H12152-H12164 [28SE]

H.R. 3815, technical corrections in foreign trade legislation, H8673-H8678 [30JY]

H.R. 3846, Microenterprise Act, H8624 [29JY], E1328 [18JY]

H.R. 3852, Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act, H11111-H11115 [25SE]

H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act, H9886-H9890 [2AU]

H.R. 4036, Human Rights, Refugee, and Other Foreign Relations Provisions Act, H11126 [25SE]

S. 1607, Methamphetamine Control Act, S1865 [12MR]

S. 1616, inclusion of Republic of Korea in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program, S2102 [14MR]

S. 1638, U.S. policy towards Pakistan relative to nuclear nonproliferation, S2657 [21MR]

S. 1653, prohibit import of grain and grain products from Canada, S3160 [28MR]

S. 1681, Combatting Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, S3489 [17AP]

S. 1793, require labeling of country of origin of imported fresh cut flowers, S5498 [22MY]

S. 1827, prohibit foreign travel by outgoing political appointees and Members of Congress, S5763 [4JN]

S. 1918, substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of ``most-favored-nation treatment'', S10240 [10SE]

S. 1965, Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act, S8017-S8021 [17JY], S10878-S10882 [18SE], H12132-H12136 [28SE]

S. 2144, Foreign Bank Enforcement Act, S11550 [27SE]

S. 2165, Fair Trade Practices Act, S12349 [3OC]

S. 2197, extend authorized period of stay in U.S. for certain nurses, S12403 [3OC], H12293 [4OC]

S. Con. Res. 53, Sierra Leone elections, S3958 [23AP]

S. Con. Res. 69, investigate and prosecute Hans J. Sewering as a Nazi war criminal, S9609 [2AU]

S. Con. Res. 71, religious persecution of Christians, S10690, S10724 [17SE]

S. Con. Res. 73, return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation, S11558 [27SE]

S. Res. 247, territorial dispute between Turkey and Greece, S3491 [17AP]

S. Res. 253, extradition of Mohammed Abbas to the U.S., S4400, S4426 [30AP]

S. Res. 268, Israeli peace initiatives relative to Arab summit, S6666 [21JN]

S. Res. 275, Afghanistan peace process, S7310 [28JN], S11201 [24SE]

S. Res. 276, elections in Mongolia, S7416 [8JY], S10024 [6SE]

S. Res. 283, creation of position of Senior Advisor on Religious Persecution within the Executive Office of the President, S8993 [26JY]

S. Res. 285, U.S. policy towards Cambodia, S9074 [29JY]

S. Res. 303, commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness, S11731, S11774 [28SE]

Transcripts

Allocation of Economic Assistance News Conference, S6627 [20JN]