[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
HUMAN RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Civil Rights; Genocide
Addresses
Challenges to Democracy in Multiethnic States: Arben Xhaferi, E1933
[7OC]
Engaging China--Direction of the Future: Senator Feinstein,
S3461-S3465 [22AP]
International Republican Institute Freedom Award: Bob Dole, S10798
[23SE]
Persecution of Individuals Based on Sexual Orientation: Cynthia
Rothschild, Amnesty International Members for Lesbian and Gay
Concerns, E1644 [7AU]
------ Regan E. Ralph, Human Rights Watch (organization), E1646
[7AU]
------ Scott Long, International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights
Commission, E1645 [7AU]
------ Serkan Alton, E1647 [7AU]
Religious Freedom Abroad: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State,
E500 [27MR]
Tibetan Uprising Anniversary: Dalai Lama, S1712 [10MR]
Tribute to Raoul Wallenberg: Annette Lantos, E270 [3MR]
U.N. Duty To Translate Into Practice Organization's Commitment to
Human Rights: Louise Frechette, E2042 [10OC]
U.S. Human Rights Policies: Representative Hamilton, E656-E658
[23AP]
U.S. Policy on Iran: James Akins, E1004 [3JN]
------ Representative Menendez, E1002 [3JN]
------ Representative Towns, E1003 [3JN]
------ Representative Traficant, E1003 [3JN]
------ Representatives Ackerman and Ros-Lehtinen, E1000 [3JN]
------ Soona Samsami, E1001 [3JN]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Anniversary: Hillary Rodham
Clinton, E2341-E2344 [18DE]
Amendments
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests
for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of
international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (H.R. 4660),
S12566 [14OC], H10955 [15OC]
Hussein, Saddam: indictment and prosecution for war crimes and
other crimes against humanity (S. Con. Res. 78), S1655 [9MR],
S1871 [12MR], S1908 [13MR]
International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's
Republic of China and Tibet (S. Con. Res. 103), S10536 [17SE]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (S. Con. Res.
105), S8457 [17JY], S8513 [17JY]
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431),
H3288 [14MY], H3290 [14MY], H3292 [14MY]
----- establish (H.R. 3806), H3107 [12MY]
------ establish (H.R. 2431), S11993 [8OC], H10434 [10OC]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture (H.R. 4309), S12002 [8OC], S12044 [8OC], H7663 [14SE],
H10448 [10OC]
Sierra Leone: human rights violations (S. Res. 298), S12877 [21OC]
Analyses
Unilateral Economic Sanctions: National Association of
Manufacturers, S8202 [15JY]
Articles and editorials
After Pol Pot, S3458 [22AP]
Argentina's Flawed Court, Corrupted Society, E1595 [7AU]
Beijing Continued Arms Sales to Pakistan, H6093 [22JY]
Big No to Sweatshops, H2864 [6MY]
Burma's Desperate Generals, E1514 [3AU]
Case of Li Hai, S6835 [23JN]
China Conducted Test as Clinton Visited, H6093 [22JY]
Choice on China, S1215 [3MR]
Clinton Argues for ``Flexibility'' Over Sanctions--U.S. Tempted To
``Fudge'' on Repressive Nations, H2344 [28AP]
Combat Troops Pull Out of Irian Jaya: BBC, E2085 [11OC]
Darkness Over Serbia, S12901 [21OC]
Debts to the Hmong, E2279 [21OC]
Dianna Ortiz Joins Vigil for Torture Victims, S9857 [2SE]
Don't Forget Tibet, S3461 [22AP]
Ethnic Conflict in Caucasus Shows Its First Glimmer of Hope, H7952
[17SE]
For Nigeria's Leader, Offense Is the Best Defense, S6636 [18JN]
For Workers, Island Jobs Can Be a Losing Proposition, E130 [11FE]
Freed Inmate Tells of Mass Executions at Iraqi Prison, S953 [25FE]
Help ``Independent Spirits''--A Gulag Veteran Appraises Clinton's
Mission, S9340 [30JY]
Hmong Army Veterans Ask for U.S. Citizenship--Want To Take Exam With
Interpreters' Help, E2310 [12NO]
House Members of Both Parties Ask Clinton's Help in Freeing Four
Sikhs, E1534 [4AU]
In Putting Laos Out of Sight, America Has Abandoned Its Honor, S5574
[2JN]
Latvia's Progress, E2097 [12OC]
Look at . . . A Murder in Guatemala--The Mysterious Death of Bishop
Gerardi, H7454 [9SE]
Lott Says Homosexuality Is a Sin and Compares it to Alcoholism,
S6372 [16JN]
Lott--Gays Need Help ``To Deal With That Problem'', S6372 [16JN]
``Made in the USA'' Is at Heart of the Second Battle of Saipan, E986
[3JN]
Memories and Miracles, S10532 [17SE]
Militants Arrest at Jalandhar a Farce, E344 [10MR]
Military Intervention Would Make It Worse, H9509 [5OC]
Milosevic Told He Hasn't Met NATO Demands, S12901 [21OC]
Minorities Commission Condemns Rape of Nuns, Burning Punjab News
(publication), E1896 [2OC]
Modest Start on Sweatshops, H2864 [6MY]
``No Sweat'' Requires Sweat Equity, H2864 [6MY]
Nuns' Rape Case--Moopanar Hits Out at VHP, Burning Punjab News
(publication), E1896 [2OC]
``Oil for Food'' or the End of Sanctions?, S1872 [12MR]
One Balkan Quagmire Is Enough, S2141 [17MR]
Pentagon--Elite U.S. Special Forces Seek To Train Chinese Commando
Forces, H6094 [22JY]
Pol Pot Escapes Justice, S3458 [22AP]
President Habibie Agrees To Conduct National Dialogue on Irian Jaya,
H8020 [17SE]
Sanctions Almost Never Work, E1291 [14JY]
Saving Faith--Why Won't the State Dept. Stand Up for Christians?,
S12642 [15OC]
Serb Forces Said To Abduct and Kill Civilians in Kosovo, S8448
[17JY]
Sikh Council Panel To Probe Punjab Violence, E777 [6MY]
Sister Dianna Is Inspirational, S9856 [2SE]
Sister Rita Gets 6-Month Sentence--Do-Gooder Nun Awaits Jail for
Protest at Fort Benning, GA, E148 [11FE]
Smile Even When You Are in Trouble, S4874 [14MY]
Story of Exploited Child, S4874 [14MY]
Taiwan, Not Mainland, Is on Right Path, E1267 [26JN]
Threats Worry 3 Who Tied Croatian Army to Atrocities, E375 [16MR]
Trafficking in Humans--Fed by a 14-Year-Old Civil War, Slave Trade
Thrives in Sudan, H1064 [11MR]
2 Bosnian Serbs Surrender to U.N., E375 [16MR]
U.N. Support to Victims of Torture, S3013 [1AP]
VHP Wants Foreign Missionaries To Leave, Hindustan Times
(publication), E1896 [2OC]
Why I Went, What I Saw, S1910 [13MR], E383 [17MR]
Your Pricey Clothing Is Their Low-Pay Work, E125-E127 [11FE]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based
government, (see H. Con. Res. 336), H10076 [8OC]
------ establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-
based multiethnic government that observes international norms
of behavior, (see H. Con. Res. 218), H497 [12FE]
------ human rights violations against women, (see S. Con. Res. 97),
S5019 [18MY]
Algeria: human rights violations, (see H. Res. 347), H240 [3FE],
(see H. Res. 374), H691 [2MR]
Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation
status, (see H. Con. Res. 237), H904 [5MR]
Botswana: democracy efforts, (see H. Res. 373), H678 [26FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the
presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R.
Mandela, (see S. Con. Res. 118), S10423 [16SE], (see H. Con.
Res. 326), H7690 [14SE]
Chiapas, Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of
the conflict and to protect human rights, (see H. Con. Res.
347), H10352 [9OC]
China, People's Republic of: demand release of political and
religious prisoners at upcoming summit between Presidents
Clinton and Jiang Zemin, (see S. Res. 212), S3428 [22AP]
------ emphasize human rights situation during President Clinton's
visit, (see S. Res. 238), S5517 [1JN]
------ encourage formation and protection of the Chinese Democracy
Party, (see H. Res. 570), H9345 [2OC]
------ most-favored-nation status, (see H.J. Res. 121), H4165 [4JN]
------ Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, (see S. Res. 244),
S5694 [5JN]
Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of
China relative to the clarification of certain national security
and human rights issues, (see S. Res. 242), S5634 [4JN]
------ reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen
Square during visit to the People's Republic of China, (see S.
Con. Res. 101), S5634 [4JN], (see H. Con. Res. 285), H4055 [3JN]
reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square
during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con. Res.
285), consideration, (see H. Res. 454), H4054 [3JN]
Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against
merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions,
(see H.R. 3755), H2605 [29AP]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and
Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish
support program for victims of torture, (see S. 1606), S378
[4FE], (see H.R. 3161), H329 [4FE]
----- implementation, (see H.R. 4308), H6186 [22JY]
Crime: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced
prostitution, (see S. Con. Res. 82), S1697 [10MR], (see H. Con.
Res. 239), H1021 [10MR]
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests
for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of
international law relative to the former Yugoslavia, (see H.R.
4660), H9274 [1OC]
Ecuador: human rights and due process violations, (see H. Res.
353), H385 [5FE]
El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots
David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr., (see H. Con. Res.
314), H6999 [3AU]
Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child
labor, (see S. 2383), S9425 [30JY], (see H.R. 4450), H7412 [6AU]
Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to
certain countries, (see H.R. 4545), H7584 [10SE]
Foreign countries: require information on foreign government
officials in annual reports on human rights practices, (see S.
2126), S5516 [1JN]
Foreign policy: support developmental alternatives for child labor,
(see H.R. 4506), H7414 [6AU]
Freedom of religion: establish a process to ensure that the U.S.
monitors international religious persecution, (see S. 1868),
S2660 [26MR]
Global March Against Child Labor: support, (see H. Res. 444), H3743
[21MY]
Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and
implementation of peace accords, (see H. Res. 421), H2931 [6MY]
Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in Cambodia, (see H. Res. 533, S. Res. 309), S12648
[15OC], H7617 [11SE]
Hussein, Saddam: indictment and prosecution for war crimes and
other crimes against humanity, (see S. Res. 179), S837 [23FE],
(see S. Con. Res. 78), S1200 [2MR]
Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural
workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas, (see
H.R. 3410), H1020 [10MR]
------ create a new nonimmigrant category for temporary agricultural
workers admitted pursuant to a labor condition attestation, (see
S. 1698), S1255 [3MR]
India: resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir and Jammu,
(see S. Res. 252), S6698 [19JN]
Indonesia: democracy efforts, (see H. Con. Res. 281), H3971 [22MY]
------ prohibit transfer of military equipment, helicopters, and
ammunition relative to free elections and human rights
conditions, (see H.R. 3918), H3624 [20MY]
------ support for new Government and reforms in East Timor, (see S.
Res. 237), S5434 [22MY]
------ support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con. Res.
258), H2055 [1AP]
International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's
Republic of China and Tibet, (see H. Con. Res. 283, S. Con. Res.
103), S6037 [10JN], H3971 [22MY]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, (see H. Con. Res. 205, S.
Con. Res. 85), S2214 [18MR], H100 [28JA], (see H. Con. Res.
235), H903 [5MR], (see H. Con. Res. 312), H6510 [28JY], (see H.
Con. Res. 313), H6819 [30JY], (see H. Con. Res. 315), H6999
[3AU]
------ NATO military intervention relative to human rights
violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police, (see H.
Res. 561), H9274 [1OC]
------ presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, (see
S. Con. Res. 125), S11970 [8OC], (see H. Con. Res. 343), H10076
[8OC]
Laos: support democracy and human rights, (see S. Res. 240), S5569
[2JN]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H329 [4FE]
Mauritania: human rights violations, (see H. Con. Res. 234), H850
[4MR]
Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the
conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas, (see S. Con.
Res. 128), S12164 [9OC]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, (see S. Con.
Res. 105), S7013 [24JN], (see H. Con. Res. 304), H6070 [21JY]
Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and
Verification Commission of the OAS, (see H. Con. Res. 222), H497
[12FE]
Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance, (see S. 2102),
S5217 [20MY], (see H.R. 3890), H3487 [19MY]
Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to
condemn violence and address human rights violations, (see H.
Con. Res. 245), H1236 [17MR]
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish, (see H.R.
3806), H3013 [7MY]
------ establish (H.R. 2431), consideration, (see H. Res. 430),
H3246 [13MY]
Paraga, Dobroslav: support efforts to bring about increased respect
for democratic and human rights in Croatia, (see H. Res. 375),
H691 [2MR]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture, (see S. 1603), S378 [4FE], (see H.R. 4309), H6186
[22JY]
------ provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture, (see S. 2430), S9782 [1SE], (see S. 2431), S9877 [2SE]
Sierra Leone: human rights violations, (see S. Res. 298), S12164
[9OC], (see H. Res. 559), H9178 [28SE]
Somalia: economic, humanitarian, and other assistance to northern
part, (see H. Con. Res. 339), H10076 [8OC]
Sudan: human rights violations, (see H. Con. Res. 234), H850 [4MR]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China, (see S. Res. 187),
S1200 [2MR], (see H. Res. 364), H497 [12FE]
Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as
soldiers, (see H. Con. Res. 309), H6453 [24JY]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5297
[24JN]
------ remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary
of Ukrainian Famine, (see S. Con. Res. 122), S11279 [1OC]
Briefings
Humanitarian relief for Kosovar internally displaced persons and
refugees: James B. Foley, Dept. of State, S9930 [3SE]
Cloture motions
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431),
motion to proceed, S11807 [7OC]
Cost Estimates
Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act (S. 1275):
CBO, S5995-S5997 [9JN]
Court documents
U.S. v. Cheng Yong Wang and Xingqi Fu, a/k/a ``Frank Fu'', S1860
[12MR]
Declarations
Fundamental principles and rights at work: International Labor
Organization, S6909 [23JN]
Descriptions
Involuntary Sterilization Practices in Foreign Countries, H8002
[17SE]
Essays
Justice Leads to Peace: Lisa Kaufman, S7251 [26JN]
Excerpts
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and
Degrading Treatment or Punishment, E2056-E2057 [11OC]
``Mandate of Heaven--The Legacy of Tinanamen Square,'' Orville
Schell, S5601 [4JN]
War Crimes and the Issue of Responsibility--The Case of Slobodan
Milosevic: Norman Cigar and Paul Williams, S8450 [17JY]
Explanations
Engagement With China Has Led to Concrete Benefits: U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, H6097 [22JY]
Freedom From Religious Persecution Act (H.R. 2431), S13000 [12NO]
Letters
Armenian genocide anniversary: Representative Rothman, E668 [23AP]
Cambodian elections and human rights violations: Norodom Ranariddh
and Sam Rainsy, S12237 [9OC]
Children's Act for Responsible Employment: Darlene S. Adkins, Child
Labor Coalition, S9441 [30JY]
Civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians in Kosovo:
Senator Wellstone, S10829 [23SE]
Declassification of information relative to human rights abuses in
Guatemala and Honduras: Dianna Ortiz, S9840 [2SE]
Defense appropriations legislation amendments relative to the
People's Republic of China: several Senators, S6657 [19JN],
S6747 [22JN]
Deny visas to certain aliens involved in extrajudicial and political
killings in Haiti: several Representatives, H1596 [26MR], H1597
[26MR]
Dept. of Defense appropriations legislation amendments relative to
the People's Republic of China: several Senators, S9340 [30JY]
Emphasize human rights situation in the People's Republic of China
during President Clinton's visit: Senator Wellstone, S5521
[1JN]
----- Senators Wellstone and Durbin, S5520 [1JN]
Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Christian Legal Society,
H3268 [14MY]
------ David Saperstein, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
(organization), H3269 [14MY]
------ Howard P. Berkowitz and Abraham H. Foxman, Anti-Defamation
League of B'nai B'rith, H3270 [14MY]
------ Jefrey L. Fiedler, Food & Allied Service Trades
(organization), H3270 [14MY]
------ John Cardinal O'Connor, H3269 [14MY]
------ Mary Beth Markey, International Campaign for Tibet
(organization), H3269 [14MY]
------ Robert A. Watson, Salvation Army, H3270 [14MY]
------ Theodore E. McCarrick, H3269 [14MY]
------ Wei Jingsheng, H3269 [14MY]
Human rights violations by Colombian military and anti-narcotics
police units: Human Rights Watch (organization), H7848 [16SE]
Human rights violations in Algeria: several Members of Congress,
S278 [2FE]
Human rights violations in Indonesia: Senator Wellstone, S4609
[11MY]
Indictment and prosecution of Saddam Hussein for war crimes and
other crimes against humanity: Senator Specter, S850 [23FE]
International Religious Freedom Act: Frank T. Griswold, Episcopal
Church, E2226 [16OC]
Investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi in Guatemala: Senator
Wellstone, S3745 [29AP]
Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China:
Harry Wu, Laogai Research Foundation, H6094 [22JY]
------ Lodi G. Gyari, H6082 [22JY]
------ Representative Gephardt, H5364 [25JN]
------ Theodore E. McCarrick, U.S. Catholic Conference, H6094 [22JY]
------ Wei Jingsheng, Wei Jingsheng Foundation, H6094 [22JY]
NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations
against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police in Kosovo: President
Clinton, S11899 [8OC]
----- several Senators, S11898 [8OC]
People's Republic of China human rights violations: Barbara Larkin,
Dept. of State, S1874 [12MR]
------ J. Brian Atwood, AID, S1874 [12MR], S1875 [12MR]
Proper use of military aid to Colombian military and law enforcement
agencies: C.E. Wilhelm, Dept. of Defense, E1831 [28SE]
------ Representative Hamilton, Committee on International Relations
(House), E1831 [28SE], E1832 [28SE]
Reconsider decision by President Clinton to be formally received in
Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China:
Family Research Council, S5639 [4JN]
Rwandan genocide: Alain Destexhe, H2796 [5MY]
School of the Americas funding: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense,
H8008 [17SE]
Torture Victims Relief Act: Representative Bliley, Committee on
Commerce (House), H7663 [14SE]
------ Representative Gilman, Committee on International Relations
(House), H7663 [14SE]
Treatment of Navjot Singh by India's Central Bureau of Investigation
and National Human Rights Commission: Tarlok S. Chhabra, E426
[19MR]
Treatment of Sikh human rights activists in India: several
Representatives, E1533 [4AU]
Tribute to Raoul Wallenberg: Chelsea Swett, E271 [3MR]
U.S. policy on Iraq: Representative Chambliss, H11731 [17DE]
U.S. Policy towards Turkey: Eugene T. Rossides, American Hellenic
Institute, Inc., E2289 [21OC]
Western Sahara self-determination: President Clinton, E1775 [23SE]
------ Representative Hamilton, Committee on International Relations
(House), E1775 [23SE]
Lists
Apparel Industry Partnership (organization), H2862 [6MY]
Coalition for the Defense of Human Rights Under Islamization, H3267
[14MY]
Cosponsors of H. Con. Res. 283, International Commission of Jurists
report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet, E2175 [14OC]
Countries involved in religious persecution, S11332 [2OC]
Organizations supporting H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious
Persecution Act, H3267 [14MY]
Organizations supporting S. 1606, Torture Victims Relief Act, S385
[4FE]
People's Republic of China human rights abuses, S1866 [12MR]
School of the Americas graduates accused of human rights abuses
while in the Colombian military, H8006 [17SE]
Messages
Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro:
President Clinton, S6178 [11JN], S8478-S8480 [17JY], H4484
[11JN], H5843-H5845 [17JY]
Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China:
President Clinton, S5632 [4JN], H4024 [3JN]
National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, S4353
[5MY]
National Endowment for Democracy Report: President Clinton, S2418
[23MR], H1376 [23MR]
Papers
U.N. Commission on Human Rights Resolution Relative to Human Rights
in the People's Republic of China: Human Rights Watch
(organization), H1183-H1187 [17MR]
Press releases
Citizens Commission Formed To Investigate Genocide in Punjab, State
Terrorism, Police Brutality Will Finally Be Exposed: Council of
Khalistan, E777 [6MY]
Dr. Aulakh Recommended for Nobel Peace Prize: Council of Khalistan,
E2197 [15OC]
Four Nuns Raped in India: Council of Khalistan, E1895 [2OC]
Khalistani Delegation Testifies Before U.N. Working Group on
Disappearances: Council of Khalistan, E1599 [7AU]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based
government (H. Con. Res. 336), E1989 [9OC]
------ establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-
based multiethnic government that observes international norms
of behavior (H. Con. Res. 218), H2354-H2356 [28AP], H2372 [28AP]
Africa: determinations relative to countries cooperating with
efforts to eliminate slavery, H1064 [11MR]
------ self-determination for Western Sahara, E1775 [23SE]
------ U.S. policy, E499 [27MR]
AID: Andrei Sakharov Museum and Public Center funding, E1859 [1OC]
------ funding of sterilization programs for Peruvian women, H634
[26FE]
Algeria: human rights violations, E1489 [31JY]
------ human rights violations (H. Res. 374), H2357-H2359 [28AP]
Argentina: corruption of judicial system, E1594 [7AU]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2205-H2218 [22AP], H2219 [22AP],
E626 [22AP], E660 [23AP], E668 [23AP], E687 [28AP], E726 [30AP],
E761 [5MY], E766 [5MY]
------ democracy efforts, H1325 [19MR]
------ U.S. policy, H4540 [11JN]
Army: tribute to School of the Americas, E795 [7MY]
Asia: democracy efforts, H7556 [10SE]
Aung San Suu Kyi: treatment by Burmese officials, E1514 [3AU]
Azerbaijan: prohibit allocation of foreign aid relative to blockade
of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh, H7889 [16SE], H7939 [17SE],
H7942 [17SE], H7951-H7953 [17SE], H7956-H7959 [17SE],
H7985-H8000 [17SE], E1788 [23SE]
------ U.S. policy, H4540 [11JN]
Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation
status (H. Con. Res. 237), E312 [5MR]
Belgium: human rights violations, E883 [19MY]
Birdal, Akin: shooting of human rights activist in Ankara, Turkey,
E824 [12MY], E867 [14MY]
Botswana: democracy efforts (H. Res. 373), H1192 [17MR], H1193
[17MR], H1195 [17MR], H1196 [17MR]
Burma: human rights violations, H4248 [9JN]
Cambodia: democracy efforts, H7610 [11SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the
presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R.
Mandela (H. Con. Res. 326), H8077 [18SE]
Central America: expedite the declassification of certain documents
relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (H.R.
2635), E854 [13MY]
Children and youth: use of child labor in foreign countries, E1869
[1OC]
China, People's Republic of: ensure that commercial activities of
any Chinese military company are not extended normal tariff
treatment, H8570 [24SE]
------ human rights violations, H4541 [11JN], H4577 [16JN], H4965
[23JN], H9090 [28SE], H10812 [13OC], E1267 [26JN], E1811 [25SE]
------ increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured
with forced labor, H8570 [24SE]
------ monitoring of commercial activities of Chinese military
companies doing business in the U.S., H5229 [24JN]
------ most-favored-nation status, H3978 [3JN], H4067 [4JN], H4482
[11JN], H4884 [22JN], H5068 [24JN], H5299 [25JN], H5358 [25JN],
H5361 [25JN], H5362 [25JN], H5363 [25JN], H5364 [25JN], H5865
[20JY]
------ most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 121), H4163 [4JN],
H5822 [17JY], H6078-H6119 [22JY], E1398 [23JY], E1440 [24JY]
------ occupation of Tibet, H4697 [17JN]
------ request for release of political prisoners Hao Fuyuan and
Ngawang Oeser, E499 [27MR]
------ Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, H3978 [3JN]
------ trade surplus relative to illegal trade practices, H8537
[24SE]
------ U.S. policy, H2699-H2704 [30AP], H4965 [23JN], H7421-H7426
[7AU]
Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements
for Hmong refugees (H.R. 371), E2278 [21OC], E2310 [12NO]
Clinton, Hillary Rodham: delivery of Eleanor Roosevelt Lecture on
human rights, E2341 [18DE]
Clinton, President: reconsider decision to be formally received in
Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China,
H4248 [9JN], H4336 [10JN], H5052 [23JN]
----- reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen
Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con.
Res. 285), H4114-H4123 [4JN], H4541 [11JN], E1041 [5JN]
----- reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen
Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con.
Res. 285), consideration (H. Res. 454), H4112-H4114 [4JN]
------ visit to Africa, H1418 [24MR], H1768 [30MR]
------ visit to the People's Republic of China, H4565 [15JN], H4574
[16JN], H5394-H5397 [25JN], H5416 [14JY]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions
(H.R. 23), H1508 [25MR]
Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against
merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions,
H2861-H2865 [6MY]
------ adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced
under sweatshop and child labor conditions, E1884 [2OC]
Commission on Civil Rights: funding, E1591 [7AU]
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: religious liberty
in Central Asia, E1963 [8OC]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and
Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish
support program for victims of torture (H.R. 3161), E137 [11FE]
------ implementation, E2055 [11OC]
Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor relative to
human rights violations and commercial competition for products,
H4888 [22JN], H4889 [22JN]
Courts: allow lawsuits against foreign countries that commit acts
of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens, H1095
[11MR]
Crime: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced
prostitution (H. Con. Res. 239), E340 [10MR]
Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter
jets, H550 [24FE]
------ encourage the release of authors of ``The Nation Belongs to
Everyone'' from prison, E1335 [17JY]
------ human rights violations, H550-H556 [24FE], H6172 [22JY]
------ treatment of political prisoners, E27 [27JA]
------ U.S. policy, H930 [10MR]
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests
for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of
international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (H.R. 4660),
H10166-H10169 [8OC], H10955-H10957 [15OC], E1965 [8OC]
Drugs: proper use of military aid to Colombian military and law
enforcement agencies, E1831 [28SE]
Egypt: human rights violations, E1489 [31JY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor
(H.R. 1870), E1785 [23SE], E2075 [11OC]
------ reform provisions relative to child labor (H.R. 4450), E1785
[23SE]
Focus--HOPE (organization): anniversary, E1401 [23JY]
Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to
certain countries (H.R. 4545), E1817 [25SE]
Foreign countries: persecution of individuals based on sexual
orientation, E1644 [7AU]
------ prohibit funding for foreign security forces based on Dept.
of State assessment of human rights violations, E1768 [18SE]
Foreign policy: deny visas to certain aliens involved in
extrajudicial and political killings in Haiti, H1596 [26MR]
------ establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic
sanctions, E1291 [14JY]
------ national objectives priority assignments, H9514-H9518 [5OC]
------ protection of religious rights, E500 [27MR]
------ support developmental alternatives for child labor (H.R.
4506), H10163-H10166 [8OC], E2075 [11OC]
Freedom of religion: establish a process to ensure that the U.S.
monitors international religious persecution (S. 1868), E2140
[13OC], E2225 [16OC]
Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and
implementation of peace accords (H. Res. 421), E854 [13MY]
------ investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of
peace accords (H. Res. 421), H7453-H7457 [9SE], E1686 [10SE]
Haiti: democracy efforts, E1245 [26JN]
Honduras: human rights violations, H1386 [24MR]
Hong Kong: report on status after reversion to the People's
Republic of China, E987 [3JN], E1544 [4AU]
Human Rights Day: observance, E207 [24FE]
Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in Cambodia (H. Res. 533), H10450-H10453 [10OC], E1704
[11SE]
Hussein, Saddam: indictment and prosecution for war crimes and
other crimes against humanity, E383 [17MR]
India: appointment of council to investigate civil liberties
violations of Sikhs, E777 [6MY]
------ civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E343 [10MR], E1533
[4AU], E1596 [7AU]
------ condemn rape of nuns in Madhya Pradesh, E1895 [2OC]
------ human rights violations, E1997 [9OC]
------ suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights
violations (H.R. 1802), E426 [19MR]
------ treatment of Navjot Singh by India's Central Bureau of
Investigation and the National Human Rights Commission, E426
[19MR]
Indonesia: democracy efforts, E1030 [4JN]
------ human rights violations, H5743 [17JY], H9647 [6OC]
------ human rights violations in East Timor, H701 [3MR], H3233
[13MY]
------ human rights violations in Papua New Guinea, H7613 [11SE],
H8020 [17SE], E2085 [11OC]
------ human rights violations in West Papua, New Guinea, H5584
[15JY]
------ persecution of Chinese citizens, H7499 [10SE], E1484 [30JY]
------ terminate U.S. support of military training programs, H3503
[20MY]
------ U.S. policy, H3233 [13MY], H3261 [14MY], H3493 [20MY]
International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's
Republic of China and Tibet (H. Con. Res. 283), E966 [22MY]
------ report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (H. Con.
Res. 283), E2174 [14OC]
International Women's Day: observance, H930 [10MR], E367 [12MR],
E392 [17MR]
Iran: human rights violations, H4542 [11JN]
------ human rights violations of Bahais, E238 [26FE], E1580 [7AU],
E1615 [7AU], E1627 [7AU], E1686 [10SE], E2024 [10OC]
------ U.S. policy, E1000 [3JN], E1002 [3JN], E1003 [3JN]
Japanese Americans: anniversary of World War II internment, E129
[11FE]
Khalistan: independence anniversary, E1915 [6OC]
Korea, Democratic Republic of: human rights violations, E776 [6MY]
Korea, Republic of: democracy efforts, E1097 [10JN]
Kosovo: civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, H3967
[22MY], H3978 [3JN], H4232 [5JN], H4233 [5JN], H5846 [17JY],
E1038 [5JN], E1765 [18SE], E2289 [21OC]
------ elections, H1415 [24MR], H1416 [24MR], H1417 [24MR]
------ human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, H856 [5MR], H917 [10MR],
H929 [10MR], H932 [10MR], H1116 [12MR], H1415 [24MR], H1416
[24MR], H1417 [24MR], H5391 [25JN] human rights violations
against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-
determination (H. Con. Res. 205), H733 [3MR] human rights
violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative
to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 235), H1201-H1206 [17MR],
E318 [5MR], E321 [9MR] human rights violations against ethnic
Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (H.
Con. Res. 315), E1593 [7AU]
------ human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, H9212 [1OC] human rights
violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative
to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 315), H8493-H8495 [23SE],
E1796 [24SE]
------ NATO military intervention relative to human rights
violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police, H9190
[1OC], H9191 [1OC], H9193 [1OC], H9350 [5OC], H9508 [5OC],
H10878 [14OC], E2004 [9OC]
Laos: human rights violations, H111 [3FE]
------ U.S. policy, H111 [3FE]
Latvia: democracy efforts, E2097 [12OC]
Lott, Senator: comments relative to homosexuality, H5062 [23JN]
Maldives: human rights violations, H8537 [24SE]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3156),
H4577-H4585 [16JN], E98 [4FE]
Mexico: human rights violations in Chiapas, E1131 [16JN]
Miami, FL: tribute to March for Cuban Freedom and Democracy, H9728
[7OC]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (H. Con. Res.
304), E1367 [21JY]
----- culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in the former Yugoslavia (S. Con. Res. 105), E1625
[7AU]
------ culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in the former Yugoslavia (H. Con. Res. 304),
H7649-H7653 [14SE] culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (S. Con. Res.
105), H7674 [14SE]
Moldova: human rights violations, E331 [10MR]
Morocco: release of POW relative to conflict with Western Sahara,
H6514 [29JY]
------ removal of antipersonnel landmines in Western Sahara, H6076
[22JY]
------ self-determination referendum for Western Sahara, H7182 [5AU]
Mother Jones (publication): article on efforts by USA Engage
(lobbying group) to promote foreign trade with countries accused
of human rights violations, H2697 [30AP], E748 [4MY]
Narayanan, K.R.: Appeal of Conscience Statesman of the Year award
recipient, E693 [28AP]
Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and
Verification Commission of the OAS (H. Con. Res. 222),
H2359-H2361 [28AP]
Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance, H4300 [9JN]
------ promote democracy and good governance (H.R. 3890), E893
[19MY]
Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to
condemn violence and address human rights violations (H. Con.
Res. 152), H1196-H1201 [17MR], E407 [18MR]
Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration
requirements relative to textile industry, E985 [3JN]
----- labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative
to textile industry (H.R. 1450), E125 [11FE], E130 [11FE]
------ labor abuses, E125 [11FE], E130 [11FE]
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431),
H2343 [28AP], H2697 [30AP], H2978 [7MY], H3018 [11MY], H3117
[13MY], H3231 [13MY], H3262 [14MY], H3271-H3294 [14MY], H3358
[18MY], E866 [14MY], E971 [22MY]
----- establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (H. Res. 430),
H3263-H3271 [14MY]
----- establish (H.R. 3806), H2978 [7MY]
------ establish (H.R. 2431), H10434-H10447 [10OC], E2218 [16OC],
E2223 [16OC], E2317 [12NO]
------ permit Presidential waiver relative to sanctions against
Sudan, H3292 [14MY]
Pakistan: human rights violations, H3262 [14MY]
Paraga, Dobroslav: support efforts to bring about increased respect
for democratic and human rights in Croatia (H. Res. 375), E375
[16MR], E415 [18MR]
Puerto Rican Association for Human Development: tribute to Roberto
Clemente Award recipients, E2127 [13OC]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture (H.R. 4309), H7661-H7664 [14SE], H10447-H10450 [10OC]
Religion: condemn persecution and ethnic bigotry toward Assyrian
Christians in Turkey and the Middle East, E862 [14MY]
------ encourage participation in Hoa Hao Buddhist Church's Adopt a
Religious Prisoner in Vietnam Campaign, H4967 [23JN]
Religious Prisoners Congressional Task Force: encourage membership,
H1302 [19MR]
Russia: democracy efforts, H5412 [14JY]
------ human rights violations, H4882 [22JN], E141 [11FE], E1225
[25JN]
------ proposed sale of missiles to Greek Cypriots, E2347 [18DE]
Rwanda: international response to genocide, H2791-H2797 [5MY], E777
[6MY]
------ U.S. policy on humanitarian and political plight, H1631
[26MR]
Sierra Leone: human rights violations (H. Res. 559), H10433 [10OC],
H10434 [10OC]
Sri Lanka: human rights violations, H2353 [28AP]
Steinhagen, Rita: conviction for trespassing at the Army School of
the Americas, E147 [11FE]
Sudan: human rights violations, H761 [4MR], H4637 [17JN]
Syria: policy on Jewish emigration, E2094 [12OC]
Turkey: closure of Diyarbakir Representation Office, E1266 [26JN]
------ conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants,
H10988 [15OC]
------ end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved
people of Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 181), H6993 [3AU]
------ human rights violations, H3031 [12MY]
------ human rights violations against Kurds, H7004 [4AU]
------ U.S. policy, E2289 [21OC]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 364), H1175
[17MR], H1181-H1192 [17MR]
U.S. Commission on International Religious Persecution: establish,
H3289 [14MY], H3290 [14MY]
Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as
soldiers (H. Con. Res. 309), E1426 [24JY]
------ condemn forced abduction of children and their use as
soldiers (H. Con. Res. 309), H10183-H10185 [8OC]
------ U.S. policy, E1628 [7AU]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (H. Con. Res. 295),
H10453-H10456 [10OC], E2067 [11OC], E2135 [13OC], E2148 [13OC],
E2217 [16OC], E2328 [12NO]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary of signing,
H8975 [26SE], E1644 [7AU]
------ anniversary of signing (H. Con. Res. 185), E207 [24FE]
------ anniversary of signing (H. Con. Res. 185), H7660 [14SE],
H7661 [14SE], E2041 [10OC], E2262 [20OC]
Uzbekistan: human rights violations, E1818 [25SE]
Vietnam: human rights violations, H6514 [29JY], E2051 [11OC]
------ release of religious and political prisoners, H11552 [20OC]
Vietnam Human Rights Day: observance, E833 [12MY]
World Wins Corp.: tribute, E2335 [17DE]
Zana, Leyla: arrest and treatment in Turkey, H7004 [4AU]
------ imprisonment of Kurdish parliamentarian in Turkey, E2007
[9OC]
------ sentencing for inciting racial hatred in Ankara, Turkey,
E2132 [13OC]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: human rights violations against women, S1659 [9MR]
------ human rights violations against women (S. Con. Res. 97),
S5024 [18MY], S9318 [29JY]
Africa: U.S. policy, S2727 [27MR]
Algeria: human rights violations, S278 [2FE]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S3302 [20AP], S3460 [22AP], S3596
[24AP], S3597 [24AP], S3659 [27AP]
Aung San Suu Kyi: treatment by Burmese officials, S9483 [30JY],
S10400 [16SE]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: efforts relative to prosecution of indicted
war criminals, S617 [11FE]
Cambodia: human rights violations, S3458 [22AP], S12236 [9OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the
presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R.
Mandela (H. Con. Res. 326), S10732 [22SE]
Captive Nations Week: observance, S8949 [23JY]
China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tibetan uprising, S1674
[10MR], S1711 [10MR], S1798 [11MR]
------ condemn officials involved in enforcement of forced abortions
or religious persecution and prevent officials from entering or
remaining in the U.S., S9335-S9340 [30JY], S9345 [30JY], S9346
[30JY], S9358 [30JY], S9359 [30JY], S9371-S9373 [30JY]
------ demand release of political and religious prisoners at
upcoming summit between Presidents Clinton and Jiang Zemin (S.
Res. 212), S3444 [22AP], S4201 [4MY]
------ emphasize human rights situation during President Clinton's
visit, S6146-S6149 [11JN] emphasize human rights situation
during President Clinton's visit (S. Res. 238), S5518-S5521
[1JN], S5617 [4JN]
------ ensure that commercial activities of any Chinese military
company are not extended normal tariff treatment (H.R. 2647),
S4201 [4MY]
------ human rights violations, S1874 [12MR], S2242 [19MR],
S6833-S6839 [23JN], S7668-S7670 [8JY], S12093 [9OC]
------ improve monitoring of human rights situation, S9351 [30JY],
S9352 [30JY] improve monitoring of human rights situation (H.R.
2358), S4201 [4MY], S6863 [23JN]
------ increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured
with forced labor, S4871-S4873 [14MY] increase monitoring of
items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (H.R.
2195), S4200 [4MY] increase monitoring of items produced, grown,
or manufactured with forced labor or indentured children, S4873
[14MY], S4874 [14MY]
------ monitor and regulate commercial activities of Chinese
military companies, S4864-S4868 [14MY], S4876 [14MY], S4880
[14MY]
------ most-favored-nation status, S6135 [11JN], S6146-S6149 [11JN],
S6738 [22JN], S6742-S6745 [22JN], S8272 [16JY], S8275 [16JY]
------ participation of officials in international activities
relative to release of religious prisoners, S6651-S6658 [19JN],
S6750 [22JN] participation of officials in international
activities relative to release of religious prisoners (H.R.
967), S4200 [4MY]
------ Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, S5601-S5603 [4JN],
S5659 [4JN] Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary (S. Res. 244),
S5661 [4JN], S5681 [5JN]
------ U.S. policy, S6357-S6359 [16JN], S6557-S6560 [18JN], S6738
[22JN], S6742-S6751 [22JN], S6844-S6846 [23JN], S6853 [23JN],
S6861-S6864 [23JN]
Choephel, Ngawang: arrest and treatment in the People's Republic of
China, S3461 [22AP]
Classified information: declassification of information relative to
human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras, S9839-S9841
[2SE], S9854-S9858 [2SE], S9859 [2SE]
Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of
China relative to the clarification of certain national security
and human rights issues (S. Res. 242), S5641 [4JN]
------ reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen
Square during visit to the People's Republic of China,
S6146-S6149 [11JN], S6747 [22JN], S6853 [23JN] reconsider
decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during
visit to the People's Republic of China (S. Con. Res. 101),
S5639 [4JN]
------ visit to Africa, S2727 [27MR], S3170-S3172 [2AP]
------ visit to the People's Republic of China, S6557-S6560 [18JN],
S7247 [26JN]
Congress: tribute to staff work on H.R. 2431, Freedom From
Religious Persecution Act, S12984 [12NO]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and
Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish
support program for victims of torture (S. 1606), S383 [4FE],
S3013 [1AP]
Courts: allow lawsuits against foreign countries that commit acts
of terrorism or human rights abuses against U.S. citizens,
S12705 [20OC], S12706 [20OC]
Crime: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced
prostitution (S. Con. Res. 82), S1660 [9MR], S1703-S1705 [10MR]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for training programs for
foreign security forces relative to human rights abuses, S9395
[30JY]
------ screening of human rights abuses in foreign countries
relative to Special Forces Program, S5658 [4JN]
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests
for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of
international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (H.R. 4660),
S12604 [14OC]
Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor
(S. 2383), S9440 [30JY]
Focus--HOPE (organization): anniversary, S1657 [9MR]
Foreign countries: human rights violations, S4489 [7MY]
Foreign policy: continuation of sanctions against Serbia and
Montenegro, S9755 [1SE], S9756 [1SE]
------ establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic
sanctions, S8185-S8203 [15JY], S8211 [15JY] establish framework
for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (S. 1413),
S7183 [25JN]
------ promote a cease-fire and provide humanitarian relief to
refugees and internally displaced ethnic factions in Kosovo,
S9929-S9934 [3SE]
Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by child labor,
S12543-S12545 [14OC]
Freedom of religion: establish a process to ensure that the U.S.
monitors international religious persecution, S5240 [20MY]
----- establish a process to ensure that the U.S. monitors
international religious persecution (S. 1868), S2664-S2672
[26MR]
------ establish a process to ensure that the U.S. monitors
international religious persecution (S. 1868), S11315 [2OC],
S11330-S11333 [2OC], S11387 [2OC], S12642 [15OC]
Georgia, Republic of: democracy efforts, S9487 [30JY]
------ independence anniversary, S5421 [22MY]
Gerardi, Juan: investigation of murder in Guatemala, S3708 [28AP],
S3744 [29AP]
Guatemala: human rights violations, S3708 [28AP]
Haiti: suspend assistance unless certain conditions are met,
S9843-S9845 [2SE]
------ U.S. policy, S3202-S3209 [3AP]
Hong Kong: status after reversion to the People's Republic of
China, S7032 [24JN]
Hussein, Saddam: indictment and prosecution for war crimes and
other crimes against humanity, S8773 [22JY]
----- indictment and prosecution for war crimes and other crimes
against humanity (S. Con. Res. 78), S1662 [9MR], S1867-S1874
[12MR], S1907-S1913 [13MR]
----- indictment and prosecution for war crimes and other crimes
against humanity (S. Res. 179), S848-S850 [23FE], S1997 [16MR]
India: resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir and Jammu
(S. Res. 252), S6702 [19JN]
Indonesia: condemn rape of ethnic Chinese women, S9741-S9744 [1SE]
------ democracy efforts, S9741-S9744 [1SE]
------ human rights violations, S4609-S4611 [11MY], S4778 [13MY]
------ international military education and training program
funding, S9864 [2SE]
------ support for new Government and reforms in East Timor (S. Res.
237), S5459 [22MY], S5460 [22MY], S8015 [10JY]
------ U.S. policy, S4942 [15MY]
International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's
Republic of China and Tibet (S. Con. Res. 103), S6053 [10JN]
------ report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (S. Con.
Res. 103), S10536 [17SE]
International Labor Organization: adoption of declaration on
fundamental principles and rights at work, S6907-S6909 [23JN]
International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva
Conventions for war crimes involving rape, S1659 [9MR]
International Women's Day: observance, S1659-S1661 [9MR]
Iran: human rights violations of Bahais, S9484 [30JY]
Kaufman, Lisa: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest
award recipient, S7251 [26JN]
Kosovo: civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, S5992
[9JN], S6666 [19JN], S10796-S10800 [23SE], S10819 [23SE],
S10829-S10831 [23SE], S10901-S10903 [24SE]
------ compliance by Slobodan Milosevic with agreement to halt human
rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police,
S12486-S12490 [14OC]
------ human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, S1505 [6MR], S2141
[17MR], S6462-S6465 [17JN], S7677 [8JY], S8552 [20JY] human
rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police
relative to self-determination (S. Con. Res. 85), S2203 [18MR],
S2209 [18MR] human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by
Serbian police relative to self-determination (S. Con. Res. 85),
unanimous-consent agreement, S2202 [18MR]
------ NATO military intervention relative to human rights
violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police,
S11146-S11148 [30SE], S11328-S11330 [2OC], S11437 [5OC],
S11529-S11531 [6OC], S11644 [7OC], S11645 [7OC], S11896-S11898
[8OC], S11901 [8OC], S12243 [9OC], S12436 [12OC], S12486-S12490
[14OC], S12683 [20OC]
Laos: support democracy and human rights (S. Res. 240), S5574
[2JN], S9317 [29JY], S9318 [29JY]
Liberia: extend protected status of certain nationals, S8858 [23JY]
Lott, Senator: comments relative to homosexuality, S6372 [16JN],
S6373 [16JN]
Malaysia: human rights violations, S11276 [1OC]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3156),
S8159 [14JY], S8262 [15JY]
Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the
conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (S. Con. Res.
128), S12184 [9OC], S12581 [14OC]
------ investigation of events in Chiapas, S274 [2FE]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (S. Con. Res.
105), S7020 [24JN], S8448-S8450 [17JY], S8456-S8458 [17JY],
S8946 [23JY]
----- culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in the former Yugoslavia (S. Con. Res. 105), unanimous-
consent agreement, S8456 [17JY]
NATO: suspension of members relative to conformity to the
principals of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of
law, S3887 [30AP], S3888 [30AP]
NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations
against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police in Kosovo: Senator
McCain, S11651 [7OC]
Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance, S9750 [1SE]
------ promote democracy and good governance (S. 2102), S5229
[20MY], S5993 [9JN], S6635 [18JN], S7892 [9JY]
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431),
S4882 [14MY], S5240 [20MY], S7520 [6JY], S7610 [7JY]
------ establish (H.R. 2431), S11907-S11910 [8OC], S11942-S11952
[8OC], S11960 [8OC], S12091-S12100 [9OC], S12984 [12NO], S12999
[12NO]
------ establish (H.R. 2431), unanimous-consent agreement, S11907
[8OC], S11911 [8OC]
------ establish (H.R. 2431), unanimous-consent request, S11807
[7OC]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture (S. 1603), S379 [4FE]
------ provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture (H.R. 4309), S12044 [8OC]
Religious Prisoners Congressional Task Force: formation, S2242
[19MR]
Russia: support democracy and free market system, S10222 [10SE]
Serbia: restrictions on independent media outlets, S12900 [21OC]
Sierra Leone: human rights violations (S. Res. 298), S12945 [21OC]
Suzuki, Sherrie M.: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay
Contest award recipient, S7606 [7JY]
Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved
people of Cyprus, S8577 [20JY]
------ human rights violations, S2232 [18MR]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 187), S1207
[2MR], S1215-S1217 [3MR], S1500 [6MR], S1547 [9MR], S1674
[10MR], S1859-S1867 [12MR]
U.N. International Day in Support of Victims of Torture:
observance, S3013 [1AP]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (S. Con. Res. 122), S11286
[1OC], S12228 [9OC], S12946 [21OC]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary of signing (H.
Con. Res. 185), S12946 [21OC]
Reports
Crime and Servitude--An Expose of the Traffic in Women for
Prostitution From the Newly Independent States: Global Survival
Network and International League for Human Rights, S1704 [10MR]
Crimes of Saddam Hussein and Iraqi Leaders: Human Rights Watch
(organization), S1869-S1871 [12MR]
Foreign Travel Report: Senator Specter, S618-S620 [11FE]
Task Force on the Hong Kong Transition, E987-E989 [3JN], E1544-E1546
[4AU]
Visit to Algeria and Egypt--A Human Rights Perspective:
Representative Wolf, E1489-E1491 [31JY]
Workplace Code of Conduct: Apparel Industry Partnership
(organization), H2862-H2864 [6MY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, Reconsider Decision by President
Clinton To Be Formally Received in Tiananmen Square During Visit
to the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House)
(H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 105-564), H4054 [3JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act:
Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105-534),
H3246 [13MY]
Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International
Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), H2051 [1AP]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-
480), H3023 [11MY]
------ Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept.
105-480), H3023 [11MY]
Human Rights Violations Against Women in Afghanistan: Committee on
Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 97), S7170 [25JN]
Indictment and Prosecution of Saddam Hussein for War Crimes and
Other Crimes Against Humanity: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate) (S. Con. Res. 78), S1255 [3MR]
International Commission of Jurists Report on the People's Republic
of China and Tibet: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.
Con. Res. 103), S9135 [28JY]
Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China:
Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept.
105-638), H5956 [20JY]
Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act: Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1275) (S. Rept. 105-
201), S5694 [5JN]
Prevent Trafficking of Women and Girls for Forced Prostitution:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 82), S9689
[31AU]
Require Information on Foreign Government Officials in Annual
Reports on Human Rights Practices: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate) (S. 2126), S5516 [1JN]
Support Democracy and Human Rights in Laos: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 240), S7170 [25JN]
Support for New Government in Indonesia and Reforms in East Timor:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 237), S6883
[23JN]
Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations
(House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), H7690 [14SE]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights Resolution Relative to Human Rights
in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 187), S1772 [11MR]
Reports to constituents
Hamilton, Representative: Sexual Harassment, E1081 [10JN]
Resolutions by organizations
Condemning the persecution of Chinese citizens in Indonesia: San
Francisco, CA, Board of Supervisors, E1484 [30JY]
Pledge to overcome racism, poverty and injustice: Focus--HOPE
(organization), S1657 [9MR]
Statements
Child Labor: Brian Hodgson and Jessica Riley, E1559 [5AU]
------ Christie Nold, E1427 [24JY]
Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Dalai Lama, H3269 [14MY]
------ Senator Nickles, S12999 [12NO]
Human Rights Situation In Chiapas, Mexico: Mary Robinson, U.N.,
E1132 [16JN]
Humanitarian Relief for Kosovar Internally Displaced Persons and
Refugees: James B. Foley, Dept. of State, S9929 [3SE]
International Labor Organization Declaration on Fundamental
Principles and Rights at Work: Alexis M. Herman, Sec. of Labor,
S6910 [23JN]
Investigation of Murder of Juan Gerardi in Guatemala: Office of
Human Rights, Archibishop of Guatemala, S3744 [29AP]
Monitoring and Regulation of Commercial Activities of Chinese
Military Companies: OMB, S4880 [14MY]
Political Liberty in Croatia and the Case of Dobroslav Paraga:
Joseph A. Morris, E415 [18MR]
Rwandan Genocide: Representative Hilliard, H2796 [5MY]
U.S. Policy on the People's Republic of China: Senator Thomas,
S6748 [22JN]
Use of Child Labor in Clothing Manufacturing Plants: Kathie Lee
Gifford, E1869 [1OC]
Voice of Business--Preserve Normal Trading Status With China:
Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6097 [22JY]
Summaries
Task Force on the Hong Kong Transition: several Representatives,
E263 [3MR]
War Crimes and Individual Responsibility--A Prima Facie Case for the
Indictment of Slobodan Milosevic: Paul Williams and Norman
Cigar, Balkan Institute, H7651 [14SE]
Testimonies
Armenian Genocide: Levon Marashlian, E2215 [16OC]
Armenian Genocide Anniversary: Levon Marashlian, E761 [5MY]
Cambodian Elections and Human Rights Violations: Sam Rainsy, S12237
[9OC]
Child Labor Laws: Sergio Reyes, S9442 [30JY]
Civil Liberties Violations of Sikhs: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council
of Khalistan, E1596-E1599 [7AU]
Declassifiction of Information Relative to Human Rights Abuses in
Guatemala: Dianna Ortiz, S9840 [2SE]
U.S. Policy on the People's Republic of China: Stanley O. Roth,
Dept. of State, S6749 [22JN]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 152, encourage all parties involved in peace talks for
Northern Ireland to condemn violence and address human rights
violations, H1196 [17MR]
H. Con. Res. 218, establish a cease fire in Afghanistan and begin
transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that
observes international norms of behavior, H2354 [28AP]
H. Con. Res. 222, tribute to activities of the International Support
and Verification Commission of the OAS towards Nicaragua, H2360
[28AP]
H. Con. Res. 235, human rights violations against ethnic Albanians
in Kosovo by Serbian police relative to self-determination,
H1201 [17MR], E318 [5MR]
H. Con. Res. 283, International Commission of Jurists report on the
People's Republic of China and Tibet, E2175 [14OC]
H. Con. Res. 285, reconsider decision by President Clinton to be
formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the
People's Republic of China, H4114 [4JN]
H. Con. Res. 295, remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, H10453 [10OC]
H. Con. Res. 304, culpability of Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes,
crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia,
H7649 [14SE]
H. Con. Res. 309, condemn forced abduction of Ugandan children and
their use as soldiers, H10183 [8OC]
H. Con. Res. 315, human rights violations against ethnic Albanians
in Kosovo by Serbian police relative to self-determination,
E1593 [7AU]
H. Con. Res. 315, human rights violations in Kosovo against ethnic
Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination,
H8493 [23SE]
H. Con. Res. 326, use of the Capitol rotunda for the presentation of
the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela, H8077 [18SE]
H. Con. Res. 336, condemn Taliban regime and support broad based
government in Afghanistan, E1990 [9OC]
H. Res. 364, U.N. Commission on Human Rights' resolution relative to
human rights in the People's Republic of China, H1182 [17MR]
H. Res. 373, democracy efforts in Botswana, H1192 [17MR]
H. Res. 374, human rights violations in Algeria, H2357 [28AP]
H. Res. 375, support efforts of Dobroslav Paraga to bring about
increased respect for democratic and human rights in Croatia,
E375 [16MR]
H. Res. 421, investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and
implementation of peace accords in Guatemala, H7453 [9SE]
H. Res. 430, consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious
Persecution Act, H3263 [14MY]
H. Res. 454, consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, reconsider decision
by President Clinton to be formally received in Tiananmen Square
during visit to the People's Republic of China, H4112 [4JN]
H. Res. 533, culpability of Hun Sen for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in Cambodia, H10450 [10OC]
H. Res. 559, Sierra Leone human rights violations, H10433 [10OC]
H.J. Res. 121, most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic
of China, H6078 [22JY]
H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act, H3282-H3288
[14MY], H10434-H10442 [10OC]
H.R. 3156, award Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela,
H4577 [16JN]
H.R. 3890, Nigerian Democracy and Civil Society Empowerment Act,
E894-E896 [19MY]
H.R. 4309, Torture Victims Relief Act, H7661 [14SE]
H.R. 4506, International Child Labor Relief Act, H10163 [8OC]
H.R. 4660, Dept. of State rewards for information leading to arrests
for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of
international law relative, H10166 [8OC]
H.R. 4660, provide rewards for information leading to arrests for
terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international
law relative to the former Yugoslavia, H10955-H10957 [15OC]
S. 1606, Torture Victims Relief Act, S384 [4FE]
S. 1868, International Religious Freedom Act, S2664-S2671 [26MR]
S. 2102, Nigerian Democracy and Civil Society Empowerment Act,
S5230-S5232 [20MY]
S. 2383, Children's Act for Responsible Employment, S9441 [30JY]
S. Con. Res. 78, indictment and prosecution of Saddam Hussein for
war crimes and other crimes against humanity, S1206 [2MR], S1908
[13MR]
S. Con. Res. 82, prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced
prostitution, S1702 [10MR]
S. Con. Res. 85, human rights violations against ethnic Albanians in
Kosovo by Serbian police relative to self-determination, S2208
[18MR], S2221 [18MR]
S. Con. Res. 97, human rights violations against women in
Afghanistan, S5024 [18MY], S9488 [30JY]
S. Con. Res. 101, reconsideration decision by President Clinton to
be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the
People's Republic of China, S5639 [4JN]
S. Con. Res. 103, International Commission of Jurists report on the
People's Republic of China and Tibet, S6053 [10JN]
------, S10536 [17SE]
S. Con. Res. 105, culpability of Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes,
crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia,
S7019 [24JN], S8457 [17JY]
------, H7674 [14SE]
S. Con. Res. 118, use of the Capitol rotunda for the presentation of
the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela, S10441 [16SE]
S. Con. Res. 122, remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, S12946 [21OC]
S. Con. Res. 122, remember treatment of Ukraine by the former Soviet
Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, S11286 [1OC]
S. Con. Res. 125, presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping
purposes in Kosovo, S11991 [8OC]
S. Con. Res. 128, adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of
the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas, Mexico,
S12184 [9OC]
S. Res. 179, indictment and prosecution of Saddam Hussein for war
crimes and other crimes against humanity, S847 [23FE]
S. Res. 187, U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution relative to
human rights in the People's Republic of China, S1207 [2MR]
S. Res. 212, demand the release of political and religious prisoners
by the People's Republic of China at upcoming summit between
Presidents Clinton and Jiang Zimin, S3444 [22AP]
S. Res. 237, support for new Government in Indonesia and reforms in
East Timor, S8015 [10JY]
S. Res. 237, support for new Indonesian Government and reforms in
East Timor, S5459 [22MY]
S. Res. 238, emphasize human rights situation in the People's
Republic of China during President Clinton's visit, S5517 [1JN]
S. Res. 240, support democracy and human rights in Laos, S5573
[2JN], S9317 [29JY]
S. Res. 242, postpone visit of President Clinton to the People's
Republic of China relative to the clarification of certain
national security and human rights issues, S5640 [4JN]
S. Res. 244, Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary in the People's
Republic of China, S5661 [4JN], S5681 [5JN], S5701 [5JN]
S. Res. 252, resolution of dispute between India and Pakistan over
Kashmir and Jammu, S6701 [19JN]
S. Res. 298, human rights violations in Sierra Leone, S12187 [9OC],
S12945 [21OC]
S. Res. 309, culpability of Hun Sen for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in Cambodia, S12655 [15OC]