DEMOCRACY

Addresses

Cross-Strait Relations—Past, Present, Future: Chien-Jen Chen, E956 [15MY]

Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Sylvia G. Iriondo, E2020 [8OC]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain, H7059-H7062 [17JY]

National Endowment for Democracy Anniversary: President Bush, E2275-E2277 [7NO]

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Amendments

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7695, S7736, S7737 [11JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5679, S5689, S5690 [1MY]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4910, S4914 [7AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H11757 [20NO]

Articles and editorials

Afghan Woman Soldier on Bay Area Visit To Raise Support for Freedoms Not Yet Realized, H11532 [19NO]

Afghanistan's Future, Lost in the Shuffle, E1417 [8JY]

America's Doubters in Beirut, H5062 [9JN]

Attack on Burmese Activist Seen as Work of Military, S7691 [11JN]

Big Shakedown on Russian Business, E1646 [25JY]

Burma's Children Soldiers Tell of Army Atrocities, S3082 [4MR]

Burma's Junta ``Disappears'' the Country's Leading Democrat, S7693 [11JN]

Burmese Military Brutality Cannot Be Tolerated, S9445 [16JY]

Castro Shows He Is Still a Brutal Tyrant, E798 [29AP]

Clement Zablock—Original Democrat From the Reagan Era, E1222 [11JN]

Cuban Dissidents Get Prison Terms as Long as 27 Years, H2893 [8AP]

Democracy—Neocon Style, H4208 [19MY]

Failure of Putin's Russia, S13374 [28OC]

Freeze Myanmar Assets, S7692 [11JN]

In Defense of Hypothetical Questions, E2003 [8OC]

In Warlord Land, Democracy Tries Baby Steps, S7825 [12JN]

It's Time To Turn the Tables on Burma's Thugs, S9444 [16JY]

Participants Worked Out Several Key Resolutions, H9794 [21OC]

Pedaling Backward, S13374 [28OC]

Road Ahead in Iraq—And How To Navigate It, S9470 [16JY]

Settling Cyprus—What a Waste—The Collapse of Talks To Reunite the Island Marks a Stupidly Missed Opportunity, H2294 [25MR]

Squeeze the Junta, S7692 [11JN]

Standing for Freedom—Get Tough on Rangoon, S7823 [12JN]

Stop Stalling on Burma, S9444 [16JY]

Time for Tyrants To Fear, S7824 [12JN]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

U.N. Can Pick Up Pieces in Iraq if U.S. Will Let It, E1693 [4SE]

We Call for Dialogue, Not Hate, E2504 [8DE]

Website Pays Price for Indian Bribery Expose, E175 [7FE]

Where She Is, S9444 [16JY]

Why the Crackdown in Cuba?, E897 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9377 [8OC]

———support efforts to establish a moderate and tolerant political system that is protective of the rights and dignity of all communities (see H. Con. Res. 207), H4977 [4JN]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE] (see H.R. 3388), H10129 [29OC]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S4375 [25MR] (see H.R. 854), H704 [13FE]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7381 [4JN] (see S. 1215), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Burundi: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H3408 [12AP]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid (see S. 1365), S8726 [26JN]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5663 [19JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see S.J. Res. 3), S288 [14JA] (see H. Con. Res. 32), H391 [11FE]

China, Republic of: encourage deeper relations and bilateral exchanges with the U.S., recognize contributions of Taiwanese Americans, and support goals and ideals of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week (see H. Res. 228), H3974 [9MY]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (see S. Res. 97), S4376 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 125), H2472 [27MR]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

———human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S2594 [24FE] (see H. Res. 164), H2401 [26MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see S. 452), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 114), H55 [7JA]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H5364 [12JN]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1078), H1515 [4MR]

Foreign policy: encourage a nationwide Town Hall meeting on the new foreign policy doctrines of President Bush (see H. Res. 200), H3354 [11AP]

Georgia, Republic of: pledge support for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democratic and economic reforms (see H. Res. 483), H12920 [8DE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Haiti: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 471), H12310 [21NO]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H8216 [11SE]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see S.J. Res. 14), S8862 [27JN] (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

Iran: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 59), H323 [5FE]

———support democracy (see S. 1082), S6624 [19MY] (see H.R. 2466), H5365 [12JN]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and women's organizations to strengthen and stabilize democracy (see H. Con. Res. 196), H4738 [22MY]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 61), H391 [11FE]

———independence anniversary and reaffirm U.S. commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Con. Res. 173), H3974 [9MY]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H8284 [16SE]

Kazakhstan: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 86), S15976 [25NO] (see H. Con. Res. 329), H11651 [19NO]

Kenya: elections (see S. Res. 231), S11832 [23SE] (see H. Res. 16), H60 [7JA] (see H. Res. 166), H2472 [27MR] (see H. Res. 177), H2822 [3AP]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (see S. Res. 258), S13909 [4NO]

Kosovo: independence (see H. Res. 11), H60 [7JA] (see H. Res. 28), H171 [27JA]

———support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (see S. Res. 144), S6507 [15MY]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H9614 [16OC]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H5814 [24JN]

National Civic Participation Week: designate (see S. Res. 31), S1736 [29JA]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 66), S11245 [9SE] (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8082 [9SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S12737 [16OC]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Res. 250), S13134 [23OC]

Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see S. Con. Res. 85), S15407 [21NO] (see H. Con. Res. 336), H12309 [21NO]

South Africa: anniversary of first democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 346), H12920 [8DE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2311 [25MR]

U.N.: promote establishment of a democracy caucus (see S. Con. Res. 83), S15061 [18NO]

———withhold U.S. contributions until the U.N. ensures that a member may not be on the Security Council or serve as any agency chair unless the Government has been democratically elected (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2311 [25MR]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5045 [5JN]

Vietnam: make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (see H.J. Res. 64), H6464 [9JY]

———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (see H.R. 1510), H2514 [31MR]

———constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H1515 [4MR]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see S. 726), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1508), H2514 [31MR]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3153), H8490 [23SE]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Excerpts

Iraq Report: National Democratic Institute, S12313 [2OC]

Interviews

Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq: Paul D. Wolfowitz with Cengiz Candar and M. Ali Birand, CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate), H4209 [19MY], E1109 [3JN]

Letters

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Richard L. Armitage, Dept. of State, S7692 [11JN]

Human rights in Cuba: Ray Flynn, E1353 [25JN]

Oscar E. Biscet recipient of International Republican Institute Democracy People's Award: President Bush, H2818 [3AP]

Release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burma's military junta: Sam Rainsy, S7975 [17JN]

Repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment requirements on Russia relative to free emigration: Leonid Nevzlin, Russian Jewish Congress, S3722 [13MR]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification: John Kraljic, National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation, H5672 [23JN]

———Martin Vulaj, National Albanian American Council, H5673 [23JN]

———Nikola Dimitrov, H5672 [23JN]

Lists

Cosponsors of S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7690 [11JN]

Imprisoned Cuban independent journalists, H2816 [3AP]

Imprisoned Cuban pro-democracy activists, H2816 [3AP]

Political prisioners in Cuba, H2888 [8AP]

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Memorandums

Guatemala's Drug Woes and the Misuse of the Drug Certification Program: Jason Ballet, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E706 [8AP]

White House Recertifies an Ill-Deserving Guatemala: William B. McIntire, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1973 [2OC]

Messages

Continued Deployment of U.S. Forces to Kosovo: President Bush, S6248 [14MY]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Kosovo: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H269 [4FE]

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Bush, S3249 [6MR], H1676 [6MR]

Poems

``Let's Roll America,'' Representative Owens, H1800 [12MR]

``Stop the War,'' Representative Owens, H1802 [12MR]

Press releases

Azerbaijan—Government Launches Crackdown After Election, Hundreds of Opposition Members Arrested: Human Rights Watch (organization), S13046 [22OC]

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7824 [12JN]

Deceitful Indian Government Moves Independence Day Celebration To Avoid Sikh Demonstrators—Are Victims of Indian Repression Celebrating? International Sikh Organization, E1740 [9SE]

Proclamations

International Support for Cuban Opposition Day: Miami-Dade County, FL, Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, E843 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Adriatic Charter: signing, H3686 [7MY]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (H. Res. 393), H9286 [8OC], H11529-H11533 [19NO], E2014 [8OC], E2385 [21NO]

———economic and democratic development assistance funding, H3999 [13MY]

———human rights violations, H9526 [16OC]

———U.S. policy, E1417 [8JY]

Afghanistan Freedom Support Act: programs implementation funding, H7403, H7404 [23JY]

Armenia: elections, E2427 [23NO]

———independence anniversary, E1817 [17SE], E1845 [18SE]

Azerbaijan: democracy efforts, H7622 [25JY]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, H6732 [15JY]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (H.R. 854), E241 [13FE], E920 [9MY], E1338 [24JN]

Burma: human rights violations, H4795, H4797 [3JN], H7333 [23JY], H7844 [4SE], H10347, H10348 [5NO], E749 [11AP], E1040 [21MY], E1063 [22MY], E1126 [4JN], E1138, E1170 [5JN], E1173 [9JN], E2231, E2239, E2240 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), H6670-H6676 [14JY], E1153 [5JN], E1483 [15JY], E1539 [18JY], E2244 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

Cambodia: elections, E1381 [27JN], E1795 [16SE]

Chechnya: constitutional referendum, E611 [27MR]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, H6685 [14JY], H10485 [6NO], E1943 [1OC], E1960 [2OC], E1992 [7OC]

———normal trade relations status, H10484-H10486 [6NO]

China, Republic of: Congressional Taiwan Caucus briefing, E1340 [24JN]

———democracy efforts, E901 [9MY], E956 [15MY], E992 [19MY], E1463 [14JY]

———observance of National Day, H9288 [8OC], E1934 [30SE], E1965 [2OC], E1986, E1987, E1993 [7OC], E1996, E2006, E2009, E2010, E2015, E2022, E2023 [8OC], E2029 [10OC], E2033 [14OC], E2037, E2050 [15OC], E2056 [16OC], E2089 [20OC], E2158, E2174 [30OC]

Cold War Veterans Association: commemorate U.S. victory in the Cold War, E854 [1MY]

Colombia: human rights violations, H8192 [10SE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: report on young people's attitudes on the political process, E2404 [22NO]

Constitution Week: observance, E1855 [23SE]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E1583 [24JY], E1862 [23SE], E1919 [30SE], E2001 [8OC], E2055 [16OC], E2114 [21OC], E2160 [30OC], E2220 [4NO]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, H5269, H5270 [12JN], H7023 [17JY]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (H. Con. Res. 125), E745 [11AP]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2887-H2895 [8AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights, H3552 [30AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (H. Res. 208), H3411 [29AP]

———condemn trial and execution of individuals responsible for hijacking a Cuban ferry ship, H3345 [11AP]

———human rights violations, H2374 [26MR], H2811, H2815-H2818 [3AP], H3345 [11AP], H5471 [18JN], H5907 [25JN], H6717 [15JY], H7773 [25JY], E946 [14MY], E1352 [25JN], E1454 [11JY]

———normal trade relations status, H383, H384 [11FE]

———political reform, E1855 [23SE]

———support Varela Project proposed referendum on political reform, H370 [11FE]

Cyprus: independence anniversary, H9104 [1OC], E1938, E1941, E1944, E1946, E1948 [1OC]

———membership in European Union, E470 [13MR], E790 [29AP], E1597, E1603, E1631 [25JY], E1946 [1OC]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps, H6716, H6726, H6781-H6785 [15JY]

Dominican Republic: observance of Restoration Day, E1617 [25JY]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9793 [21OC]

Georgia, Republic of: elections, E2427 [23NO]

———pledge support for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democratic and economic reforms (H. Res. 483), E2509 [8DE]

Government: distinction between a democracy and a true republic relative to their effect on personal liberties, social policies, and international relations, H232-H239 [29JA]

Greece: human rights violations against Romani population, E992 [19MY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H2295-H2299 [25MR], E561, E562, E563, E564, E565, E569 [25MR], E586 [26MR], E840 [1MY]

Guatemala: human rights violations, E706 [8AP], E1041 [21MY], E1929 [30SE], E1973 [2OC]

Help America Vote Act: funding, H12832 [8DE]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9752-H9759 [21OC]

Hong Kong: support freedom (H. Res. 277), H5837-H5841 [25JN], E1404 [7JY]

House of Representatives: proposal to allow appointment of Members by Governors in certain emergency situatuons, E1137 [5JN]

Hoyer, Representative: statement on Representative Hunter's voting record on deployment of troops to Bosnia and Herzegovina, E621 [31MR]

India: condemn interference with freedom of the press relative to tehelka.com (Internet site), E175 [7FE]

———independence anniversary, H7335 [23JY], E1739 [9SE]

———observance of Republic Day, H231 [29JA], E96, E106, E111 [29JA]

Indonesia: human rights violations, H7434 [23JY]

———U.S. policy, E2221 [4NO]

Iran: democracy efforts, H5472 [18JN], H6352 [9JY], H6723, H6822 [15JY], H10982 [7NO], E1434 [9JY]

Iraq: human rights violations, H1669-H1674 [6MR]

———reconstruction, H4190 [15MY]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, E1693 [4SE]

———U.S. policy, H7815-H7822 [3SE], H8071-H8077 [9SE]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (H. Res. 61), H343-H345 [11FE], E221, E226, E260 [13FE]

———independence anniversary, H3685 [7MY], E843 [1MY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary, E1625 [25JY]

Kazakhstan: hosting of International Forum of Korean Youth Organizations, E883 [7MY]

———political reform, E2504 [8DE]

———U.S. policy, E1879 [24SE]

Kenya: elections (H. Res. 16), E11 [8JA]

———elections (H. Res. 177), H5669-H5671 [23JN]

Liberia: independence anniversary, E1652 [25JY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E244 [13FE]

Morocco: self-determination for Western Sahara, H5270 [12JN]

Nagorno-Karabakh: democracy efforts, E276 [25FE], E315 [27FE], E345 [3MR], E1881 [24SE]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary, E2275 [7NO]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 274), H9244, H9245 [7OC], E2007 [8OC]

———anniversary (S. Con. Res. 66), H9691 [20OC]

News media: encourage fair and unbiased reporting, H9739 [21OC]

Paige, Sec. of Education: comments relative to teaching Christian values in public schools, E730 [10AP]

Pew Research Center for the People and the Press: international survey results on foreign views of the U.S., H4881 [4JN], H5061 [9JN]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E850 [1MY]

Puerto Rico: political reform, H1725 [11MR]

Que, Nguyen Dan: arrest by the Vietnamese Government, E540 [20MR]

Romania: democracy efforts, E889 [7MY]

———welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., H9823 [28OC]

Russia: adherence to free market economic principles, E1646 [25JY]

———treatment of internally displaced persons, E1591 [25JY]

Saudi Arabia: human rights violations, H5449 [17JN]

Slovak Republic: address allegations of coerced sterilizations of Romani women, E1037 [21MY]

Sudan: human rights violations, H3648 [6MY]

———political reform, E1565 [23JY]

Syria: human rights violations against Jews, H4127 [14MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, E744 [11AP], E1375 [26JN]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary, E1623 [25JY]

Tun Than, Salai: condemn detention by Burma and call for immediate release, H2943 [9AP]

———release from detention in Burma, H3861 [9MY]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, E537, E539, E543 [20MR], E549 [21MR]

Turkey: anniversary, E2185 [31OC]

———human rights violations relative to the Baku-Tiblisiceyhan pipeline, H6587 [10JY]

———political reform, E2185 [31OC]

Turkmenistan: human rights violations, E2412 [22NO]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions until the U.N. ensures that a member may not be on the Security Council or serve as any agency chair unless the Government has been democratically elected (H. Con. Res. 116), E1517 [18JY]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H5671-H5673 [23JN]

———ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), Senate amendments, H11757-H11759 [20NO]

Uganda: political reform, H3031 [9AP]

Uzbekistan: human rights violations, E1337 [24JN]

Venezuela: condemn political unrest and political leadership and call for new elections (H. Res. 40), E77 [28JA]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H10134 [30OC]

———promote freedom and democracy, H6811 [15JY], E2385 [21NO]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (H.R. 1510), E621 [31MR]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (H.R. 1508), E619 [31MR]

Wolfowitz, Paul D.: interview with CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate) on Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq, H4208 [19MY], E1108 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, S7825 [12JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Azerbaijan: elections, S12887 [20OC], S13046 [22OC]

Belarus: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5332 [11AP]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (S. 700), S4378 [25MR], S5332 [11AP]

Burma: human rights violations, S3082 [4MR], S4953 [8AP], S7186 [2JN], S7226 [3JN], S7374 [4JN], S7471 [5JN], S7533 [9JN], S7823, S7824 [12JN], S7974 [17JN], S8116 [18JN], S8220 [19JN], S8850 [27JN], S9443-S9447 [16JY], S11113 [4SE]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), S9440-S9448 [16JY]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), S7390-S7394 [4JN], S7600, S7601 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), unanimous-consent request, S7561, S7562 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7558 [9JN], S7562, S7563 [10JN], S7690-S7702 [11JN], S7823 [12JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent agreement, S7690 [11JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent request, S7648 [10JN]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid (S. 1365), S8759 [26JN]

———democracy efforts, S7974 [17JN]

———elections, S1662 [28JA], S1808 [30JA], S9897 [24JY]

———human rights violations, S1662 [28JA], S1808 [30JA], S13372 [28OC]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5689 [1MY]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, S2987-S2989 [27FE]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, S9325 [14JY]

———observance of National Day, S12531 [14OC]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: human rights violations, S7536 [9JN]

———U.S. policy, S286 [14JA]

Congress: encourage debate on issues of national concern, S11735 [22SE]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4817 [3AP], S5317 [11AP]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4914 [7AP], S4949, S4950 [8AP]

———human rights violations, S5847 [7MY]

———human rights violations (S. Res. 62), S2610 [24FE], S8847 [27JN]

———proposed referendum on political reform, S4949, S4950 [8AP]

———repatriation of Cubans interdicted on the high seas, S10034 [28JY]

Cyprus: membership in European Union, S5474 [29AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (S. 452), S2843 [26FE], S15869 [24NO]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S4894 [7AP], S4953 [8AP]

Foreign countries: democracy and civil education programs funding, S1136 [17JA]

Foreign policy: conflict resolution, rule of law, and democracy activities funding, S12794 [17OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 78), S3334 [6MR], S3643 [12MR], S4372, S4373 [25MR]

Guatemala: elections, S15279 [20NO]

Hong Kong: status of civil liberties after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S8550 [25JN]

———support freedom (S.J. Res. 14), S8863 [27JN]

Indonesia: U.S. policy, S12726 [16OC]

Iran: democracy efforts, S1362 [22JA], S9105-S9107 [9JY]

———human rights violations, S7599 [10JN]

Iraq: reconstruction, S6642 [20MY]

———require Presidential report on strategy for reconstruction activities, S9464-S9471 [16JY]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, S11145 [5SE]

———U.S. policy, S11145 [5SE]

Kenya: elections (S. Res. 231), S12475 [3OC]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (S. Res. 258), S16201 [9DE]

Kosovo: support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (S. Res. 144), S6515-S6518 [15MY]

Laos: human rights violations, S9236 [10JY]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 66), S12475 [3OC]

NATO: membership status of countries that fail to adhere to certain principles of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law, S5818-S5824 [7MY], S5882 [8MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (S. Res. 244), S12748 [16OC], S13009 [22OC], S14222 [6NO]

Paige, Sec. of Education: comments relative to teaching Christian values in public schools, S5318 [11AP]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (S. Res. 250), S13322 [27OC]

Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (S. Con. Res. 85), S15400 [21NO]

———political reform, S13373 [28OC], S13866 [4NO]

———repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment requirements relative to free emigration, S3721 [13MR]

———rule of law and human rights programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, S4159, S4160 [20MR], S4556 [31MR]

U.N.: promote establishment of a democracy caucus (S. Con. Res. 83), S15083 [18NO]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), S10167 [29JY]

Ukraine: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5475 [29AP]

———ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process, S11634 [17SE]

———political reform relative to business climate, S15278 [20NO]

University of Miami: Dante B. Fascell North South Center funding, S9213 [10JY]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (S. 726), S4518 [27MR]

Zimbabwe: human rights violations, S12600 [15OC]

———support democratic transition and economic recovery, S7536 [9JN], S7868 [13JN]

Reports

Democracy Programs Oversight and Coordination, S1241 [21JA]

People's Republic of China Intelligence Collection Efforts: FBI, H10486 [6NO]

Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9795 [21OC]

Strengthening U.S. Relations With Indonesia—Toward a Partnership for Human Resource Development: National Commission on U.S.-Indonesian Relations, S12726-S12730 [16OC]

U.S.-Indonesia Relations: National Commission on U.S.-Indonesian Relations, E2221 [4NO]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 258), S14270 [7NO]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H5467 [17JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H6705 [14JY]

Central Asian Countries Acceleration of Democratic Reforms and Fulfillment of Human Rights Obligations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 3), S5058 [9AP]

Cuban Human Rights Violations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 62), S8722 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

International Studies in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3077) (H. Rept. 108-308), H9375 [8OC]

Kenyan Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 231), S12375 [2OC]

Millenium Challenge Account Authorization and Peace Corps Expansion Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2441) (H. Rept. 108-205), H6705 [14JY]

National Endowment for Democracy Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 66), S12375 [2OC]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter Ratification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 209), S9959 [25JY]

Statements

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7825 [12JN]

Efrain Rios Montt's Eligibility To Run in Guatemalan Elections: Jessica Leight and Molly Maas, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1929 [30SE]

Persecution of the Underground Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China: Cardinal Kung Foundation, E1943 [1OC]

Turkish Actions Relative to War in Iraq: Hilmi Ozkok, Turkish General Staff, E1109 [3JN]

Summaries

Citizenship—A Challenge for All Generations: Congressional Conference on Civic Education, E2404 [22NO]

Independent Task Force on Burma Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S8116 [18JN]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Tables

Pew Research Center for the People and the Press international survey results on foreign views of the U.S., H5062 [9JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 209, U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification, S10167 [29JY], H5671 [23JN]

H. Con. Res. 274, National Endowment for Democracy anniversary, H9245 [7OC]

H. Res. 61, commend Israel for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S., H343 [11FE]

H. Res. 177, Kenyan elections, H5669 [23JN]

H. Res. 179, condemn human rights violations in Cuba, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections, H2887 [8AP]

H. Res. 277, support freedom in Hong Kong, H5837 [25JN]

H. Res. 393, commend Afghan women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution, H11529 [19NO]

H.R. 1587, Viet Nam Human Rights Act: (excerpt), H6812 [15JY]

H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, H6670-H6672 [14JY]

H.R. 3077, International Studies in Higher Education Act, H9752-H9755 [21OC]

S. 452, Dept. of the Interior study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, S15869 [24NO]

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

S. 700, Belarus Democracy Act, S4379 [25MR]

S. 726, Democracy Day Act, S4518 [27MR]

S. 1182, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7393 [4JN]

S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7700-S7702 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 66, National Endowment for Democracy anniversary, S11256 [9SE], S12475 [3OC], H9691 [20OC]

S. Con. Res. 83, promote establishment of a U.N. democracy caucus, S15083 [18NO]

S. Con. Res. 85, condition Russia's continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy, S15477 [21NO]

S. Con. Res. 86, Kazakhstan independence anniversary, S16034 [25NO]

S. Res. 31, National Civic Participation Week, S1754 [29JA]

S. Res. 62, human rights violations in Cuba, S2609 [24FE], S8847 [27JN]

S. Res. 78, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S3334 [6MR], S3643 [12MR]

S. Res. 97, condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4382 [25MR], S4914 [7AP]

S. Res. 144, support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections, S6514 [15MY]

S. Res. 231, Kenyan elections, S11860 [23SE], S12476 [3OC]

S. Res. 244, recognition of Shirin Ebadi for Nobel Prize for peace, S12748 [16OC], S14222 [6NO]

S. Res. 250, welcome Romanian President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., S13148 [23OC], S13322 [27OC]

S. Res. 258, arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia, S13911 [4NO], S16202 [9DE]

S.J. Res. 3, encourage Central Asian countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations, S304 [14JA], S5690 [1MY]

S.J. Res. 14, support freedom in Hong Kong, S8864 [27JN]

Tributes

Chen Shui-bian, H4374 [21MY], H5047 [9JN], E933 [13MY], E980, E983 [15MY], E992 [19MY], E1001, E1002, E1004, E1009, E1042 [21MY], E1058, E1061, E1062 [22MY], E1125, E1128 [4JN], E1188 [10JN], E1463 [14JY]