DEMOCRACY

Addresses

Africa's Role in the World Movement for Democracy: Carl Gershman, National Endowment for Democracy, E1953-E1955 [26OC]

Economic and Political Development in Kazakhstan: Akezhan Kazhegeldin, S389-S392 [7FE]

Figure Skating—A Glimpse of Freedom: Janet Lynn, E1691-E1693 [6OC]

Free and Fair Elections in Burma: Madeline Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E809 [23MY]

Inauguration as President of the Republic of China: Chen Shui-bian, E1045-E1047 [19JN]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India, H7580 [14SE]

President Clinton's Trip to South Asia: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E316-E318 [15MR]

Amendments

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (S. Con. Res. 113), S7282 [19JY]

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), S8132, S8138, S8141, S8152, S8161, S8217, S8218, S8219, S8220, S8221 [7SE], S8298, S8300, S8345, S8346, S8349 [11SE], S8369, S8396, S8424 [12SE], S8470, S8471, S8484, S8508 [13SE], H3662 [24MY]

Peru: encourage free and fair elections (S.J. Res. 43), S2443, S2444 [7AP]

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (H. Res. 500), H4654 [19JN]

———restrict assistance until certain conditions are satisfied and support democratic and economic transition (S. 2677), S5751 [23JN]

Articles and editorials

American Model for Kazakhs, E470 [30MR]

Attack on Christians, E720 [11MY]

Battle for Belarus, S10790 [19OC]

Belarus Police Crack Down on Protest, S1973 [30MR]

Biggest Vote, H3399 [18MY]

Case for China Trade, H3729 [24MY]

Catholic `Criminals' in China, S8675 [19SE], H7826 [19SE]

China, Trade and Missiles, S8617 [15SE]

China Asserts Claim Over Taiwan, S8480 [13SE]

China Trade Boosts Farmers, S8480 [13SE]

Congress Shouldn't Let Organized Labor Derail U.S.-China Trade Vote, H3610 [23MY]

Cultural Diversity Reflects Gains in Kazakhstani Democracy, E449 [30MR]

Debate on PNTR for China—A Response to Barshefsky and Jackson, H3520 [22MY]

Dining With Dictators—White House Fetes Kazakh President, E192 [29FE]

E. Timor Panel Blamed Army for Atrocities, S194 [1FE]

Evolution Doesn't Occur Overnight, S1971 [30MR], E283 [13MR]

Forgotten Republics, E470 [30MR]

Jiang Muddies the Waters, S8479 [13SE]

Justice for Timor, S194 [1FE]

Kazakhstani President Suspects Terrorism Aimed at Oil Exports, E450 [30MR]

Kosovo's Ongoing Agonies, E955 [9JN]

More Words Than Deeds on Kazakhstan?, E1718 [6OC], E1765 [12OC]

Nazarbayev Slaps U.S. State Department Report on Kazakhstan, E450 [30MR]

No Workers' Paradise, S8489 [13SE]

Opening China's Economy—WTO Membership Will Benefit All, S8696 [19SE]

Path to Putin, S2555 [12AP]

Permanent Normal Trade Relations With the People's Republic of China, H3609 [23MY]

Taiwan's New President Backs Sino-American Trade, S8331 [11SE]

Trade Status May Hold the Key to End of Roller-Coaster Ride in U.S.-China Relationship, E819 [24MY]

Vietnam—25 Years Later—In Hindsight, a Just Cause, H2420 [3MY]

Vietnam's Failed Revolution, H2421 [3MY]

War Against Women—Sierra Leone Rebels Practiced Systematic Sexual Terror, S2610 [12AP]

What Happened to the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence?, S6245-S6247 [30JN]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: reestablishment of representative Government (see S. Con. Res. 142), S9945 [5OC] (see S. Con. Res. 150), S10412 [12OC] (see H. Con. Res. 414), H8468 [28SE]

———reestablishment of representative government (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8406 [27SE]

Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 432), H10473 [19OC]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: tribute to individuals who are being awarded the Medal for Military Service (see H. Con. Res. 283), H1077 [15MR]

Asia: human rights violations and noncompliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments on democratization in Central Asia (see H. Con. Res. 397), H7502 [12SE]

Azerbaijan: encourage free and fair elections (see H. Con. Res. 382), H7128 [26JY]

Baltic States: recognize anniversary of U.S. nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and support democratic and economic reforms (see S. Con. Res. 122), S5107 [14JN] (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5655 [29JN]

Belarus: condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders (see S. Con. Res. 153), S10801 [19OC] (see H. Con. Res. 433), H10534 [23OC]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 304), H2239 [12AP]

Bolivia: tribute to democracy and drug eradication efforts (see S. Res. 375), S10412 [12OC]

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (see S. Con. Res. 113), S4014 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 328), H3172 [16MY]

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession and the Republic of China's accession to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4509), H3474 [19MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (see S. 2277), S1671 [23MR] (see H.R. 4444), H3049 [15MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), consideration (see H. Res. 510), H3648 [23MY]

———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see S. Res. 271), S1392 [9MR]

China, Republic of: congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see S. Con. Res. 99), S1815 [28MR] (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1284 [22MR]

———elections (see H. Con. Res. 272), H921 [9MR]

———ensure that future is resolved peacefully through a democratic mechanism and with the express consent of the Taiwanese people (see H. Res. 659), H11445 [27OC]

Croatia: elections (see S. Con. Res. 119), S4565 [6JN] (see H. Con. Res. 251), H454 [15FE]

Cuba: assist internal opposition and further help the Cuban people to regain their freedom (see H.R. 4537), H3813 [24MY]

———human rights violations (see S. Res. 289), S2617 [12AP]

Dept. of State: provide appropriate training of Foreign Service officers and other executive branch employees in issues related to democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 606), H8735 [3OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see H.R. 5114), H7280 [6SE]

Europe: authorize assistance to southeastern European countries, but only democratization aid to Serbia and Montenegro, and require equitable burdensharing in the region (see H.R. 4053), H1284 [22MR]

Foreign policy: establish a commission to promote a consistent and coordinated foreign policy and ensure security in the Pacific region of Asia (see H.R. 4899), H6717 [20JY]

———make debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries contingent on democracy efforts and human rights reforms (see H.R. 5561), H11194 [25OC]

———promote, protect, and enhance democracy and human rights (see H.R. 5196), H7722 [18SE]

———promote economic development and stability in Southeastern Europe by providing countries in that region with additional trade benefits (see S. 2395), S2526 [11AP] (see H.R. 5416), H9504 [6OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 251), S285 [2FE]

Guam: U.S. commitment to self-governance (see H. Con. Res. 437), H11194 [25OC]

Haiti: support free and fair elections and respect democracy (see S. Con. Res. 126), S6257 [30JN]

House Rules: amend to allow for the introduction of legislation redesignating Washington's Birthday in honor of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt (see H. Res. 427), H574 [29FE]

India: human rights violations (see H. Res. 656), H11207 [26OC]

Indonesia: condemn militia attack on U.N. refugee workers in West Timor and call for an end to militia violence in East and West Timor (see H. Con. Res. 395), H7502 [12SE]

———provide assistance for democracy efforts in East Timor (see S. 3254), S11252 [27OC] (see H.R. 5253), H7990 [21SE]

Iran: elections (see S. Con. Res. 83), S799 [24FE]

———emancipation of the Bahai community (see H. Con. Res. 257), H573 [29FE]

Kosovo: condemn detention of Kosovar Albanians held in Serbia and call for their release (see H. Con. Res. 265), H647 [6MR]

———promote peace, justice, and stability (see H. Res. 451), H1588 [29MR]

Laos: support democracy and human rights (see S. Res. 309), S4297 [23MY]

Latin America: tribute to democratic elections in Argentina, Chile, Guatemala, and Uruguay (see H. Res. 404), H49 [27JA]

Latvia: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 110), S3514 [4MY] (see H. Con. Res. 319), H2606 [4MY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 91), S1118 [2MR] (see H. Con. Res. 258), H573 [29FE]

Mexico: elections (see S. Res. 335), S6678 [13JY] (see H. Res. 544), H5843 [11JY]

Peru: encourage free and fair elections (see S.J. Res. 43), S1815 [28MR]

———support democratic political forces in their efforts to restore democracy (see S. Con. Res. 155), S10926 [24OC]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strikes that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc (see S. Con. Res. 131), S7160 [18JY] (see H. Con. Res. 416), H8735 [3OC]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment to provide a new procedure for appointment of Electors (see H.J. Res. 130, 131), H12045 [7DE]

Russia: condemn interference with freedom of the press (see H. Con. Res. 339), H3868 [25MY]

———condition participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see H. Con. Res. 425), H9900 [12OC]

Senegal: elections (see H. Res. 449), H1406 [23MR]

Serbia: elections (see S. Res. 365), S9702 [3OC] (see H. Res. 620), H9635 [10OC]

Sierra Leone: support Government in its peace-building efforts (see H.R. 3879), H920 [9MR] (see H. Con. Res. 323), H2966 [11MY]

Sri Lanka: elections (see H. Con. Res. 298), H1851 [5AP]

Turkey: withdraw armed forces from Cyprus and negotiate for the reunification of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 358), H4817 [21JN] (see H. Con. Res. 370), H5843 [11JY]

Vietnam: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 295), H1588 [29MR]

Voting: move the legal public holiday known as Veterans Day to election day in Presidential election years (see H.R. 5671), H12531 [15DE]

———move the legal public holiday known as Washington's Birthday to election day in Presidential election years (see H.R. 5644), H12045 [7DE]

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (see S. Res. 314), S4460 [25MY] (see H. Res. 500), H2905 [10MY]

———restrict assistance until certain conditions are satisfied and support democratic and economic transition (see S. 2677), S4564 [6JN]

Cloture motions

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), motion to proceed, S7590 [26JY], S7768 [27JY]

Essays

Rule of Law: Kate Brenan, E1494 [14SE]

Letters

Appointment of an Ambassador to Laos: Representatives Radanovich and Mark Green, E2082 [3NO]

Human rights violations by rebel forces in Sierra Leone: Representative Wolf, H2430, H2431 [3MY]

Human rights violations in West Papua in Indonesia: President Clinton, E1828 [19OC]

———several Representatives, E1828 [19OC]

National Bipartisan Commission on Cuba: Clayton Yeutter, S5393 [20JN]

———Elizardo Sanchez Santa-Cruz, Cuban Commission for Human Rights and National Reconciliation, S5402 [20JN]

———George P. Shultz, Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace, S5392 [20JN]

———Lawrence S. Eagleburger, S5391 [20JN]

———several Senators, S5391, S5392, S5402 [20JN]

———Theodore E. McCarrick, U.S. Catholic Conference, S5392 [20JN]

People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization: Billy Graham, S8697 [19SE]

———Charlene Barshefsky, U.S. Trade Representative, S8564 [14SE]

———Charles L. Calkins, Fleet Reserve Association, H3469 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Charles L. Taylor, AMVETS, H3469 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Ciping Huang, H2195 [12AP]

———Frank G. Wickersham III, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H3469 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E760 [18MY]

———Jayson L. Spiegel, Reserve Officers Association, H3289 [17MY], H3469 [19MY], H3724 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Joe Volk, Friends Committee on National Legislation, S8698 [19SE]

———John W. Smart, VFW, H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Marshall Hanson and Dennis F. Pierman, Naval Reserve Association, H3723 [24MY], E760 [18MY]

———Pat Robertson, Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., S8697 [19SE]

———President Clinton, S8478 [13SE], S8723 [19SE]

———Raymond A. Bell, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association, H3469 [19MY], H3724 [24MY], E760 [18MY]

———Representative Berman, H3471 [19MY]

———Representative Wolf, S8392 [12SE], H3470 [19MY]

———Representatives Christopher H. Smith, Wolf, and Bonior, H3470 [19MY]

———Representatives Stark, Carolyn McCarthy, and Pelosi, H3470 [19MY]

———Richard Cizik, National Association of Evangelicals, E789 [19MY]

———Wei Jingsheng, H3620 [23MY]

———several agricultural organizations, S8493 [13SE], S8552 [14SE]

———several former military commanders and national security experts, H3724 [24MY]

———several religious leaders, S8697 [19SE], E879 [25MY]

People's Republic of China understanding with the U.S. on prohibiting the import and export of prison labor products: David J. Brenner, U.S. Embassy in the People's Republic of China, S8365 [12SE]

———Wang Shu-sheng, People's Republic of China Prison Administration Bureau, S8362 [12SE]

Republic of China accession to the World Trade Organization: President Clinton, S8478 [13SE]

———several Senators, S8479 [13SE]

Self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E922 [9JN]

U.N. peacekeeping operations in Sierra Leone: Richard Holbrooke, U.N. Ambassador, S4520 [6JN]

Western Sahara self-determination referendum: several Members of Congress, H5033 [22JN]

Lists

Violent acts against ethnic minorities in Kosovo, S7632 [26JY]

Memorandums

People's Republic of China Understanding With the U.S. on Prohibiting the Import and Export of Prison Labor Products: Arnold Kanter, Dept. of State, and Liu Huoqiu, People's Republic of China, S8364 [12SE]

Messages

Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status for the People's Republic of China Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: President Clinton, S1313 [8MR], H753 [8MR]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), S8467 [13SE], H3744 [24MY]

Opinion polls

Demographic information on U.S. citizens' views of normal trade relations relative to human rights abuses and religious freedom in the People's Republic of China, H11 [27JA]

Papers

Joerg Haider and the Freedom Party of Austria: Representative Lantos, H1647 [3AP]

Petitions and memorials

Tennessee: People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, E935 [9JN]

Poems

``Genuine Grace in Command'', H10074 [18OC]

Press releases

People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: American Legion, H3470 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Center for Security Policy, H3725 [24MY]

———Senator Specter, S4037 [17MY]

———VFW, H3470 [19MY]

Proposals

People's Republic of China normal trade relations treatment relative to attack, invasion, or blockade of the Republic of China, H3471 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: prevent any Taliban led Government from obtaining a seat in the U.N. and refuse recognition for any Afghan Government while human rights violations persist against women and girls (H. Res. 187), H492, H495 [16FE]

———reestablishment of representative Government (H. Con. Res. 414), H10644-H10646 [24OC]

Africa: political reform, E1953 [26OC]

AID: Cuban Transition Project funding, H10834 [25OC]

Armenia: anniversary of Consulate General in Los Angeles, CA, E228 [6MR]

Arya Samaj Mandir, Inc.: tribute, E851 [25MY]

Asia: human rights violations and noncompliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments on democratization in Central Asia (H. Con. Res. 397), H11576-H11580 [30OC]

———international broadcasting funding, H5150, H5151 [26JN]

Asia Foundation: funding, H5126-H5128 [26JN]

Azerbaijan: elections, E2159 [8DE]

———encourage free and fair elections (H. Con. Res. 382), E1342 [27JY], E2159 [8DE]

Barbados: independence anniversary, E2109 [4DE]

Belarus: condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders (H. Con. Res. 433), E1980 [28OC]

———human rights violations, E453 [30MR]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts, E1774 [13OC]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 304), H2425-H2428 [3MY], E2018 [29OC]

Belarusan-American Foundation: anniversary, E2018 [29OC]

Benin: democracy efforts, E387 [22MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: election in Srpska, E1857 [19OC]

Burma: human rights violations, H8409 [28SE], E2005 [28OC]

———recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights, E809 [23MY]

———recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (H. Con. Res. 328), H9582-H9586 [10OC]

Center for the American Founding: tribute to ``Re-Elect America'' bus tour, E206 [1MR]

Channel One Network: tribute to ``OneVote'' program, E2035 [31OC]

Chen Shui-bian: tribute on election as President of the Republic of China, E493 [5AP]

———tribute to election as President of the Republic of China, E733 [16MY], E741 [17MY], E967 [9JN], E1045 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: clarify U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China, E264, E265 [9MR], E332, E344 [16MR]

———human rights violations, H514 [29FE], H761 [9MR], H7826 [19SE], E2121 [5DE]

———normal trade relations status, H11 [27JA], H51 [31JA], H119 [1FE], H346 [14FE], H514 [29FE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H704 [8MR], H939 [14MR], H1081 [16MR], H1769, H1826, H1834 [5AP], H2181, H2194 [12AP], H2329 [13AP], H2347, H2349, H2393-H2398 [2MY], H2415, H2416, H2417, H2487 [3MY], H2554, H2555, H2598, H2599 [4MY], H2633 [8MY], H2659, H2660, H2738-H2744 [9MY], H2781, H2782 [10MY], H2954, H2955, H2958, H2964 [11MY], E264 [9MR], E283 [13MR], E464 [30MR], E512 [6AP], E667 [8MY], E694 [10MY], E2121 [5DE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H2974, H3035, H3036 [15MY], H3053, H3146-H3150, H3152-H3162 [16MY], H3183, H3184, H3289, H3292-H3297, H3300-H3306 [17MY], H3312, H3398, H3399, H3410 [18MY], H3464-H3472 [19MY], H3478, H3509, H3521 [22MY], H3529, H3530, H3532, H3533, H3534, H3593, H3596-H3620, H3626, H3637-H3642 [23MY], H3662-H3747, H3804 [24MY], H3817, H3826 [25MY], H7898 [20SE], H9512 [10OC], E723 [15MY], E759 [18MY], E819 [24MY], E846, E852-E854, E861, E863, E868, E871, E879, E881 [25MY], E893 [6JN], E931-E933, E935, E941, E969 [9JN], E1039 [19JN], E2030 [30OC]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), consideration (H. Res. 510), H3652-H3662 [24MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), motion to recommit, H3744 [24MY]

———U.S. policy, H8628 [3OC]

China, Republic of: congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy, E493 [5AP], E733 [16MY]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (H. Con. Res. 292), H1430-H1435 [28MR], E469 [30MR], E490 [4AP]

———elections, E344 [16MR]

———observance of National Day, H9515 [10OC], E1491 [14SE], E1629 [28SE], E1665, E1670, E1675, E1678 [4OC], E1684, E1685 [5OC], E1689, E1698, E1709, E1711, E1712, E1714, E1715, E1717, E1719, E1720, E1723, E1724 [6OC], E1729, E1730, E1731, E1732, E1735 [10OC], E1776 [13OC], E1983 [28OC]

———U.S. policy, H2329 [13AP]

Citizenship: recognize importance of duties, E2080 [3NO]

Clinton, President: visit to South Asian countries, H1463 [28MR], H1853, H1854 [6AP], E316 [15MR], E365 [21MR]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on human rights in Russia, E860 [25MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: peace process funding, H5950, H5951 [12JY]

Constitutional amendments: adoption procedures, H12527 [15DE]

Croatia: democracy efforts, E141 [15FE]

———elections (H. Con. Res. 251), H2986-H2988 [15MY]

Cuba: human rights violations, H1723 [4AP], H1853 [6AP]

Dept. of State: tribute to African Bureau efforts relative to membership of Sudan on the U.N. Security Council, E1759 [12OC]

Developing countries: U.S. trade and private investment in developing democracies, H2633 [8MY]

Eastern European countries: civil war and ethnic violence in former Yugoslavian Republics, E954 [9JN]

Europe: authorize assistance to southeastern European countries, but only democratization aid to Serbia and Montenegro, and require equitable burdensharing in the region (H.R. 4053), E379 [22MR]

Foreign policy: establish a commission to promote a consistent and coordinated foreign policy and ensure security in the Pacific region of Asia (H.R. 4899), H8029-H8031 [25SE], E1291-E1293 [21JY]

———make debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries contingent on democracy efforts and human rights reforms (H.R. 5561), E1912 [25OC]

———make debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries contingent on negotiations on extradition treaties, H10835 [25OC]

———promote, protect, and enhance democracy and human rights (H.R. 5196), E1514 [18SE]

———promote democracy in Serbia and Montenegro (H.R. 1064), H8022-H8029 [25SE], E1593 [26SE], E1614 [27SE]

———promote economic development and stability in Southeastern Europe by providing countries in that region with additional trade benefits (H.R. 5416), E1711 [6OC]

———U.N. international peacekeeping activities funding for Africa, H5115-H5126 [26JN], H5951-H5953 [12JY], E1136, E1137 [28JN]

Fox, Vicente: inauguration as President of Mexico, H11942 [4DE]

Germany: anniversary of reunification, E1666 [4OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H1451-H1455, H1465 [28MR], E330 [16MR], E402, E406, E408 [23MR], E434 [28MR], E545 [12AP]

Guyana: independence anniversary, E740 [17MY], E851 [25MY], E1106 [23JN]

Haiti: elections, H5976, H5977 [13JY]

Hoat, Doan Viet: tribute (H. Con. Res. 51), H5900 [12JY]

Hong Kong: report on status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, E89 [8FE], E1629 [28SE]

India: elections, E254 [9MR]

———human rights violations, E720 [11MY]

———independence anniversary, E1 [24JA], E46 [1FE], E1449 [13SE]

———self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan, E921 [9JN]

Indonesia: human rights violations in West Papua, E1827 [19OC]

———human rights violations of civilian population by the military, H168 [2FE], H6755 [24JY], H10876 [25OC]

Iran: elections, E812 [23MY]

———emancipation of the Bahai community (H. Con. Res. 257), H7750-H7753 [19SE]

Iraq: human rights violations, H5962 [13JY]

Kazakhstan: elections, E245 [8MR]

———human rights violations, E209 [1MR], E245 [8MR], E376 [22MR]

———support economic and political development, E192 [29FE], E209 [1MR], E376 [22MR], E449, E469 [30MR]

———U.S. policy, E1765 [12OC]

Kosovo: displacement of refugees and detention of ethnic Albanians, E209 [1MR]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, H3528 [23MY]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes funding, H1410 [27MR], H1505, H1510 [29MR]

———prohibit funding to Kosovo Protection Corps, H6002-H6004 [13JY]

———promote peace, justice, and stability (H. Res. 451), H9589-H9592 [10OC], E437 [29MR]

———tribute to Air Force participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, H5087 [26JN]

———U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, H1943 [6AP]

Laos: support democracy and human rights, E2081 [3NO], E2214 [15DE]

———U.S. policy, E1981, E2004 [28OC]

Latvia: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 319), H6081-H6083 [17JY], E643 [4MY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, H494 [16FE]

———independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 91), H724-H726 [8MR]

Mexico: elections, H6041 [13JY]

———elections (H. Res. 544), H6945-H6950 [25JY]

Montenegro: democracy efforts, E82 [8FE]

Morocco: independence anniversary, E2081 [3NO]

Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in negotiation of territorial conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H10818 [25OC], E658 [4MY]

National Bipartisan Commission on Cuba: establish, H6560 [19JY]

National Council of Resistance of Iran: tribute, E1410 [6SE]

Pakistan: opposition to military coup and support for a civilian, democratically-elected government, H1050, H1051 [15MR]

———opposition to military coup and support for a civilian, democratically-elected government (H. Con. Res. 200), H736 [8MR]

Peru: elections, H2126 [12AP], H3916 [6JN]

———encourage free and fair elections (S.J. Res. 43), H2089 [11AP]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strikes that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc (H. Con. Res. 416), E1653 [3OC]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment to provide a new procedure for appointment of Electors (H.J. Res. 130), H12034 [7DE]

———constitutional amendment to provide a new procedure for appointment of Electors (H.J. Res. 131), H12034 [7DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: order of succession, H12524 [15DE]

Puerto Rico: observance of Constitution Day, E1405 [6SE]

———White House summit on self-determination, E1151 [29JN]

Puerto Rico Elections Commission: funding to assist with plebiscite on self-determination, E1785 [13OC], E1807 [17OC], E1989 [28OC]

Russia: condemn interference with freedom of the press, H6604 [20JY]

———condemn interference with freedom of the press (H. Con. Res. 339), E860 [25MY]

———condition participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (H. Con. Res. 425), E1830 [19OC]

———hostilities in breakaway region of Chechnya, E658 [4MY]

Senegal: elections (H. Res. 449), H2432, H2433 [3MY]

Serbia: elections, H9454 [6OC], E1814 [17OC]

Sierra Leone: human rights violations, H53 [31JA], E633 [4MY]

———support Government in its peace-building efforts, H5075 [23JN]

———support Government in its peace-building efforts (H. Con. Res. 323), E784 [19MY]

———support Government in its peace-building efforts (H.R. 3879), H2428-H2432 [3MY], E633 [4MY]

Sri Lanka: elections (H. Con. Res. 298), H1768 [5AP], E503 [6AP]

Sudan: human rights violations, H1751-H1757 [4AP]

Tibet: human rights violations, E512 [6AP]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, E256, E271 [9MR], E361, E364 [21MR]

Turkey: compliance with U.N. resolutions relative to Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 100), H6366 [18JY]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 80), H6366 [18JY]

U.N.: self-determination referendum for Western Sahara, H1768 [5AP], H5033 [22JN]

Ukraine: democracy efforts, E505 [6AP], E607 [2MY]

———independence anniversary, E1222 [13JY]

Vietnam: human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 295), H2417-H2422 [3MY]

Wei Jingsheng: relief (S. 11), H11360 [27OC]

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (H. Res. 500), H4652-H4654 [19JN], E695 [10MY]

———elections, E1161 [30JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: reestablishment of representative Government (S. Con. Res. 150), S10943 [24OC]

Africa: impact of civil conflicts on countries, S3876-S3880 [11MY]

AID: Cuban Transition Project funding, S10980 [25OC]

Baltic States: recognize anniversary of U.S. nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and support democratic and economic reforms (S. Con. Res. 122), S7282 [19JY]

Belarus: condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders (S. Con. Res. 153), S10790 [19OC], S11013 [25OC]

———human rights violations, S9458 [28SE]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 304), S5757 [23JN]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (S. Con. Res. 75), S1972 [30MR]

Bolivia: tribute to democracy and drug eradication efforts (S. Res. 375), S10427 [12OC], S10840 [19OC]

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (S. Con. Res. 113), S4006, S4026 [16MY], S4449 [25MY], S7282, S7283 [19JY]

Chen Shui-bian: tribute on election as President of the Republic of China, S2433 [7AP]

China, People's Republic of: certification of certain human rights conditions prior to granting permanent normal trade relations, S8375-S8382 [12SE]

———compliance with memorandums of understanding prohibiting the import and export to the U.S. of prison labor products, S8360-S8366 [12SE]

———human rights violations, S8035-S8041 [6SE], S8529-S8532 [13SE]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent on freedom of religion, S8133-S8141 [7SE]

———normal trade relations status, S345 [7FE], S838 [28FE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession and the Republic of China's accession to the World Trade Organization, S8349 [11SE], S8646 [18SE], S8722 [19SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, S1169 [6MR], S1971 [30MR], S2433 [7AP], S3825 [10MY], S4032-S4037 [17MY], S4166 [18MY], S4221 [22MY], S4493, S4494 [25MY], S4933 [9JN], S5021 [13JN], S5586, S5588 [22JN], S5763 [26JN], S6295, S6296 [30JN], S9690 [3OC], S9937 [5OC]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), S6109 [29JN], S6326-S6328 [10JY], S6408 [11JY], S6599, S6600 [13JY], S7461 [24JY], S7769-S7773, S7787, S7789, S7819 [27JY], S8048-S8069 [6SE], S8132-S8163 [7SE], S8252-S8265 [8SE], S8297-S8337, S8349 [11SE], S8353-S8357, S8360-S8370, S8375-S8406 [12SE], S8441-S8494, S8529-S8532 [13SE], S8536, S8539-S8565, S8604 [14SE], S8611-S8619, S8633 [15SE], S8644-S8647, S8653, S8664 [18SE], S8667-S8730 [19SE], S8812-S8814 [20SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), motion to proceed, S7590 [26JY], S7768 [27JY], S7963-S7967, S7974-S7978, S7981-S7983 [5SE], S8035-S8041, S8044 [6SE], S8132 [7SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), unanimous-consent request, S8398 [12SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (S. 2277), S1671-S1673 [23MR]

———require annual report on normal trade relations status, S8152-S8159 [7SE]

———require certification on the status and release of certain detained or imprisoned labor activists prior to granting permanent normal trade relations, S8487-S8490, S8492 [13SE]

———require disclosure of information relative to compliance with World Trade Organization subsidy obligations, S8298-S8300 [11SE], S8354 [12SE]

———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (S. Res. 271), S1426 [9MR]

China, Republic of: congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy, S2433 [7AP]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (S. Con. Res. 99), S1829 [28MR]

———observance of National Day, S9938 [5OC], S10151 [10OC]

Clinton, President: visit to South Asian countries, S1307 [8MR]

Colombia: advance peace process to end ongoing violence which threatens democracy, human rights, and economic and social stability, S65 [26JA]

———human rights violations, S5616-S5618 [22JN], S6985-S6987 [14JY]

———independence anniversary, S7825 [27JY]

Croatia: elections (H. Con. Res. 251), S5756 [23JN]

———tribute to elections and support for participation in NATO Partnership for Peace, S4453, S4499 [25MY]

Cuba: TV Marti funding, S10149 [10OC]

Estonia: independence anniversary, S5733 [23JN]

Foreign policy: promote democracy in Serbia and Montenegro (S. 720), S1480 [21MR], S9251, S9257 [26SE], S9899 [5OC]

Foreign trade: implement import surge safeguards to protect U.S. industries, S8382-S8384 [12SE], S8444 [13SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 251), S293 [2FE], S1430 [9MR], S1666 [23MR]

———observance, S1877 [29MR]

Haiti: elections, S4181 [18MY]

———support free and fair elections and respect democracy (S. Con. Res. 126), S7283, S7284 [19JY]

Independence Day: observance, S6245 [30JN]

Indonesia: human rights violations of civilian population by the military, S7810-S7812, S7816 [27JY]

———prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented, S191-S197 [1FE]

———provide assistance for democracy efforts in East Timor (S. 3254), S11254 [27OC]

International relations: U.S. role in peacekeeping operations, S10728 [18OC]

Iran: elections (S. Con. Res. 83), S832 [24FE]

Iraq: support transition to democracy, S1150 [2MR]

Ivory Coast: political reform, S10238 [11OC]

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, S6828 [14JY]

———support economic and political development, S389 [7FE]

Kosovo: presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, S10988 [25OC]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes funding, S6232 [30JN]

———U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, S9777 [3OC]

Laos: support democracy and human rights (S. Res. 309), S7280 [19JY]

Latvia: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 319), S8639 [15SE]

———independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 110), S3546 [4MY], S4395 [24MY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, S299 [2FE], S640 [10FE]

———independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 91), S1156 [2MR], S1229 [7MR]

Mexico: elections, S9687 [3OC]

———elections (S. Res. 335), S6762 [13JY]

Montenegro: U.S. policy, S7441-S7443 [21JY]

National Bipartisan Commission on Cuba: establish, S4767, S4768 [8JN], S5298-S5300 [16JN], S5389-S5406, S5434 [20JN]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S9257 [26SE]

Peru: encourage free and fair elections (S.J. Res. 43), S1825, S1826 [28MR], S2444 [7AP], S4495 [25MY]

———encourage free and fair elections (S.J. Res. 43), placed on the calendar, S1833 [29MR]

———support democratic political forces in their efforts to restore democracy (S. Con. Res. 155), S10939 [24OC]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strikes that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc (S. Con. Res. 131), S10267, S10268 [11OC]

Puerto Rico Elections Commission: funding to assist with plebiscite on self-determination, S10485 [12OC]

Russia: human rights violations, S6007 [28JN]

Senegal: elections, S1875 [29MR]

Serbia: elections, S9251, S9257 [26SE], S9892, S9895, S9898-S9900 [5OC], S10050 [6OC], S10243 [11OC]

———elections (S. Res. 365), S9761 [3OC], S10158 [10OC]

———U.S. policy, S10988 [25OC]

Sierra Leone: funding for U.N. peacekeeping operations, S4242 [23MY], S4519-S4521 [6JN]

———human rights violations, S2610 [12AP]

Tibet: human rights violations, S5021 [13JN]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, S1388 [9MR], S1454 [20MR], S1507 [21MR], S1590 [22MR]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, S8651 [18SE]

Wei Jingsheng: relief (S. 11), S9541 [28SE]

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period, S5359 [19JN]

———condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (S. Res. 314), S4490 [25MY]

———elections, S6247 [30JN]

———restrict assistance until certain conditions are satisfied and support democratic and economic transition (S. 2677), S4573 [6JN], S4635 [7JN], S5753 [23JN], S6247 [30JN]

Reports

People's Republic of China Human Rights Violations: Dept. of State (excerpt), H3694 [24MY]

Recommended Actions Relative to Human Rights Violations in Burma: Burma Ethnic Delegation, E2008 [28OC]

Task Force on the Hong Kong Transition, E89-E93 [8FE]

Visit to Cuba: U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress, S9845 [4OC]

Visit to the Soviet Union (1989): Representatives Wolf and Christopher H. Smith, H348-H351 [14FE]

Visit to Tibet: Representative Wolf, H347 [14FE]

Visit to Western Africa—Sierra Leone After a Decade of Civil War: Representatives Wolf and Tony P. Hall, H2430 [3MY]

Reports filed

Belarus Human Rights Violations and Democracy Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 304), S4952 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4444, People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 106-636), H3648 [23MY]

Croatian Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con Res. 251), S4952 [12JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 251), S612 [10FE]

Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 289), S2726 [13AP]

People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2277) (S. Rept. 106-305), S4459 [25MY]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4444) (H. Rept. 106-632), H3522 [22MY]

Polish Anniversary of Workers' Strikes That Led to the Creation of the Independent Trade Union Solidarnosc: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 131), S7838 [27JY]

Recognize Anniversary of Free and Fair Elections and Improve Democratic and Human Rights in Burma: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 113), S6256 [30JN]

Recognize Anniversary of the U.S. Nonrecognition Policy of the Soviet Takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and Support Democratic and Economic Reforms: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 122), S6013 [28JN]

Support Democracy and Human Rights in Laos: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 309), S6013 [28JN]

Support Free and Fair Elections and Respect Democracy in Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 126), S6256 [30JN]

Support U.N. Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 271), S2865 [25AP]

Wei Jingsheng Freedom of Conscience Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 11) (H. Rept. 106-955), H9766 [11OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 11), S5240 [15JN]

Zimbabwe Democracy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2677), S4952 [12JN]

Statements

Effects of Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act: John Heinz (1985), S8153 [7SE]

Human Rights Violations in Tibet: Julia V. Taft, Dept. of State, E512 [6AP]

It's Time for Transparency: Grigoriy Surkis, E505 [6AP], E607 [2MY]

Make Trade Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the U.S. Contingent on Freedom of Religion: Richard A. Boucher, Dept. of State, S8140 [7SE]

People's Democratic Republic of Laos—An Appraisal After 25 Years of Communist Rule: Tiao Sayavong, E1981 [28OC]

People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization, S8716 [19SE]

People's Republic of China Understanding With the U.S. on Prohibiting the Import and Export of Prison Labor Products: Dept. of State, S8365 [12SE]

Preventing a Nuclear Arms Race in South Asia—U.S. Policy Options: Samina Ahmed and David Cortright, E366 [21MR]

Studies

Tariffs Miscast as Villain in Bearing Blame for Great Depression—Smoot-Hawley Exonerated: Donald W. Bedell, Bedell Associates (business), S8154-S8156 [7SE]

Tables

NAFTA job loss by State, 1993-98, S8685 [19SE]

Testimonies

Human Rights Violations in Burma: David Eubank, E2005 [28OC]

———Edmond Htokut, E2006 [28OC]

———Larry J. Redmon, E2007 [28OC]

———Saw Htoo Htoo Lay, E2006 [28OC]

———Saw Ka Law Lah, E2006 [28OC]

———Stephen Dun, E2007 [28OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 251, Croatian elections, S5756 [23JN]

H. Con. Res. 251, elections in Croatia, H2986 [15MY]

H. Con. Res. 257, emancipation of the Bahai community in Iran, H7750 [19SE]

H. Con. Res. 292, congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China, H1430 [28MR]

H. Con. Res. 295, human rights violations in Vietnam, H2417 [3MY]

H. Con. Res. 304, human rights violations and democracy efforts in Belarus, H2425 [3MY]

H. Con. Res. 319, Latvian independence anniversary, H6081 [17JY]

H. Con. Res. 328, recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights in Burma, H9582 [10OC]

H. Con. Res. 397, human rights violations and noncompliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments on democratization in Central Asia, H11576 [30OC]

H. Con. Res. 414, reestablishment of representative Government in Afghanistan, H10644 [24OC]

H. Con. Res. 425, condition Russia's participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy, E1831 [19OC]

H. Res. 449, Senegal elections, H2432 [3MY]

H. Res. 451, promote peace, justice, and stability in Kosovo, H9589 [10OC], E437 [29MR]

H. Res. 500, condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period in Zimbabwe, H4653 [19JN], E696 [10MY]

H. Res. 510, consideration of H.R. 4444, People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H3652 [24MY]

H. Res. 544, Mexican elections, H6945 [25JY]

H.R. 1064, Serbia Democratization Act, H8022-H8026 [25SE]

H.R. 3879, Sierra Leone Peace Support Act, H2428 [3MY]

H.R. 4444, People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H3662 [24MY]

H.R. 4899, Asian Pacific Charter Commission Act, E1293 [21JY]

H.R. 4899, Pacific Charter Commission Act, H8029 [25SE]

H.R. 5196, Human Rights Investment Act, E1514 [18SE]

H.R. 5561, Responsible Debt Relief and Democracy Reform Act, E1913 [25OC]

S. 11, Wei Jingsheng Freedom of Conscience Act, S9541 [28SE], H11360 [27OC]

S. 2277, permanent normal trade relations with the People's Republic of China upon accession to the World Trade Organization, S1673 [23MR]

S. 2677, Zimbabwe Democracy Act, S5754 [23JN]

S. 3254, East Timor Transition to Independence Act, S11255 [27OC]

S. Con. Res. 83, Iranian elections, S822, S832 [24FE]

S. Con. Res. 91, Lithuanian independence anniversary, S1130, S1156 [2MR], H724 [8MR]

S. Con. Res. 99, congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy in the Republic of China, S1827, S1830 [28MR]

S. Con. Res. 110, independence anniversary of Latvia, S4395 [24MY]

S. Con. Res. 110, Latvian independence anniversary, S3546 [4MY]

S. Con. Res. 113, recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights in Burma, S4025 [16MY], S7283 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 119, Croatian elections, S4578 [6JN]

S. Con. Res. 122, recognize anniversary of U.S. nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and support democratic and economic reforms, S5119 [14JN], S7282 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 126, support free and fair elections and respect democracy in Haiti, S7284 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 131, anniversary of workers' strikes in Poland that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc, S10267, S10268 [11OC]

S. Con. Res. 131, Polish anniversary of workers' strikes that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc, S7166 [18JY]

S. Con. Res. 142, reestablishment of representative Government in Afghanistan, S9964 [5OC]

S. Con. Res. 150, reestablishment of representative Government in Afghanistan, S10425 [12OC], S10943 [24OC]

S. Con. Res. 153, condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections in Belarus and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders, S10807 [19OC], S11013 [25OC]

S. Con. Res. 155, support democratic political forces in their efforts to restore democracy in Peru, S10931, S10939 [24OC]

S. Res. 251, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S293 [2FE], S1430 [9MR]

S. Res. 271, support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations in the People's Republic of China, S1426 [9MR]

S. Res. 289, human rights violations in Cuba, S2639 [12AP]

S. Res. 309, support democracy and human rights in Laos, S4325 [23MY], S7280 [19JY]

S. Res. 314, condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period in Zimbabwe, S4489 [25MY]

S. Res. 335, Mexican elections, S6691, S6762 [13JY]

S. Res. 365, Serbian elections, S9760 [3OC], S10158 [10OC]

S. Res. 375, tribute to democracy and drug eradication efforts in Bolivia, S10427 [12OC], S10840 [19OC]

S.J. Res. 43, encourage free and fair elections in Peru, S1826 [28MR], S2444 [7AP], H2090 [11AP]

Tributes

Meri, Lennart, E996 [14JN]