HUMAN RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Civil Rights

Addresses

Armenian Genocide: Anthony Barsamian, E469 [17MR]

Condemn Oppression of Political Opposition in Russia: Leonid Nevzlin, E1666 [29JY]

Ethiopian Human Rights Violations: Jendayi E. Frazer, Dept. of State, E2570 [17DE]

Holocaust Remembrance Commemoration: Laura Bush, E1701 [29JY]

Justice Served, Lessons Learned—Robert Jackson, Thomas Dodd, and the Nuremberg Trials: Senator Dodd-S2477 [10MR]

Kyrgyzstan Leadership on Global Security, Development, and Democracy: Kurmanbek Bakiyev, President of Kyrgyzstan, E2062-E2064 [7OC]

Liberation of Auschwitz Anniversary: Elie Wiesel, E209 [10FE]

———Kofi Annan, U.N., E167 [8FE]

———Paul D. Wolfowitz, Dept. of Defense, E169 [8FE]

———Silvan Shalom, E216 [10FE]

———Vartan Oskanian, E278 [18FE]

On the Atrocities in Sudan: Elie Wiesel, S3616 [14AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly: Jerry Grafstein, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly, E1465 [12JY]

Promise and Peril of Democracy: Jimmy Carter, S1605-S1607 [17FE]

U.N. Human Rights Commission Reform: Kofi Annan, U.N., E698 [19AP]

World Food, Development, and Peace: Wangari Maathai, S7981 [11JY]

Amendments

Sudan: impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region (S. 1462), S13403 [18NO]

Analyses

Convention Against Torture Implementation Act (S. 654), S3008 [17MR]

U.S. State Dept. and International Labor Organization Reports Confirm Deficiencies in CAFTA Labor Laws, H4348-H4350 [9JN], H4397 [13JN]

Articles and editorials

Abu Ghraib Accountability, S845 [2FE]

Abu Ghraib Whitewash, H3090 [10MY]

Activist Eyes Tough Fight, E527 [5AP]

American Scar; Permitting Torture Brands Us in the Worst Way, S4063 [21AP]

American Witness, S1939 [2MR], E342 [2MR]

America's Anti-Torture Tradition, S14427 [30DE]

Andijon Show Trial Proceedings—Testimony of Hostages, Accusations Against the U.S. and Press, S10921 [4OC]

Armenian Genocide Victims Are Not Forgotten, E777 [27AP]

Armenian Immigrants Recall a 90-Year-Old Tragedy, H2523 [26AP]

As Bad as the Nazis?, S8781 [25JY]

Attleboro Honored by Another Activist, E527 [5AP]

Central Asia—Weekly News Wrap, S10920 [4OC]

CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons, S12433-S12435 [7NO], H9536-H9538 [2NO], H11866 [15DE]

Civic Responsibility, S6905 [21JN]

Close Camp Delta, H4831 [21JN]

Colombia's Capitulation, H5974 [19JY]

Court May Hear Chinese (Uyghur) Detainees, S14310 [21DE]

Day 113 of the President's Silence, E887 [5MY]

Degrading Policy, S941 [3FE]

Detainee Cleared for Release Is in Limbo at Guantanamo, S14310 [21DE]

Ethiopia Is Struggling for Democracy, S8933 [26JY]

European Union Imposes Sanctions on Uzbekistan, S10919 [4OC]

Exhibit of Lynching Photos Shows Evil We Must Remember, S6378 [13JN]

Film Rolls as Troops Burn Dead, H8951 [19OC]

Florida's Zeal Against Castro Is Losing Heat, E1571 [21JY]

Freedom and International Marketing, E910 [9MY]

From the Fight Against Slavery, Racism and Colonialism to HIV/AIDS Scourge and Adverse Effects of Globalization, E1300 [21JN]

Glass Houses Human Rights Report Has One Glaring Omission—The United States, S4063 [21AP]

Go Higher on Abu Ghraib—Top Officials Shouldn't Escape Responsibility, H3090 [10MY]

Gonzales Helped Set the Course of Detainees—Justice Nominee's Hearings Likely To Focus on Interrogation Policies, S868-S870 [2FE]

Gonzales Rewrites Laws of War, S844 [2FE]

Good Intentions Gone Bad, H4830 [21JN]

Guantanamo Desperation Seen in Suicide Attempts, S12417 [7NO]

Help Africans Help Themselves in Sudan, S12124 [1NO]

``In Larger Freedom''—Decision Time at the UN, S7883-S7885 [1JY]

Investigate the CIA, S4062 [21AP]

Iraqi Christians Find Safety in Syria—Religious Violence Prompted Many To Flee Homeland, H6143 [20JY]

Justice Before Politics, H4832 [21JN]

Mann Reverts To Supporting Khalistan, E25 [4JA]

Marking a Park's Social Revolution, E1819 [13SE]

Matter of Honor, S12433 [7NO]

Memo Lets CIA Take Detainees Out of Iraq, S858 [2FE]

Misguided Morality, H12212 [18DE]

Mr. Putin's Verdict, S4538 [28AP]

No on Gonzales, S844 [2FE]

On Abu Ghraib, the Big Shots Walk, E895 [5MY]

One Draft of Iraq's Constitution Makes Islam Main Source, H6689 [27JY]

Opening Argument—The Problems With Alberto Gonzales, S845 [2FE]

Patience Wears Thin on Eve of July 26—Several Cuban Dissidents Remained in Detention as the Government Scaled Back Plans for Festivities Commemorating the Start of the Revolution, E1632 [27JY]

Present at the Disintegration, H12032 [16DE]

Qaeda-Iraq Link U.S. Cited Is Tied to Coercion Claim, S14246 [21DE]

Rebellion Against Abuse, H9563 [3NO]

Results, Not Timetables, Matter in Iraq, S404 [25JA]

Senate Issues Apology Over Failure on Lynching Law, E1250 [15JN]

Senior U.S. Official Visits Unsettled Haiti, E1199 [9JN]

Spin Doctors Without Borders—How One Washington Lobbyist Administers to Dictatorship, E2186 [27OC]

Stories From the Inside, S4063 [21AP]

Sudan's Cruel and Slow Starvation, E2632 [22DE]

Superiority Complex, H9612 [3NO]

Suspicious Treatment, H4835 [21JN]

Test of Wills—Burmese Captive Who Will Not Budge, H4815 [21JN]

Top Officers in Abu Ghraib Case Cleared, E808 [28AP]

Torture Business Lands in Portland, S4062 [21AP]

Torture on the Wing—News Accounts of CIA Abductions Have Tarnished America's Image, S4063 [21AP]

U.S. Running `Archipelago' of Secret Prisons—Amensty International, H11866 [15DE]

U.S. To Leave Uzbek Air Base—Official, S10920 [4OC]

United We Stand, S7883 [1JY]

Uzbeks Stop Working With U.S. Against Terrorism, S10920 [4OC]

Vote on Mr. Gonzales, S942 [3FE]

When the C.I.A. Played by the Rules, S12385 [4NO]

Where's the Outrage on Torture?, E529 [5AP]

Why Not Torture Terrorists?, E530 [5AP]

Why the Black Caucus, the Bush White House and CARICOM Should Become Engaged in Haiti, E1504 [15JY]

Will We `Never Forget'?, H169 [25JA]

With Freedom Comes Politics, S11606 [20OC]

Witness for Justice #245—My Christmas List, E2635 [22DE]

Wrong Attorney General, S941 [3FE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 552), H350 [2FE]

Annan, Kofi: call for resignation as U.N. Secretary General (see H. Res. 277), H3261 [12MY]

Anti-Slavery Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 90), H587 [14FE]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1351), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 2568), H3892 [24MY]

———ensure compliance with treaties and laws prohibiting torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW (see H.R. 3541), H7557 [28JY]

Armenia: ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 320), S13361 [18NO] (see H. Res. 316), H4486 [14JN]

Aung San Suu Kyi: tribute (see S. Res. 174), S6741 [16JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces (see H. Res. 590), H11220 [7DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 18), S4869 [10MY] (see H.J. Res. 52), H4142 [26MY]

Bush, President: censure for lack of response to information requests and alleged misstatements relative to Iraq war, intelligence manipulation, torture policy, and retaliation against critics (see H. Res. 636), H12289 [18DE]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide and establish an international criminal tribunal to bring the perpetrators of the genocide to justice (see H. Con. Res. 146), H3055 [5MY] (see H. Con. Res. 238), H7814 [8SE]

———urge release of Cheam Channy from prison and reversal of action to strip immunity of opposition parliamentarians and condemn efforts to undermine democracy (see S. Res. 65), S1624 [17FE]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H.R. 3189), H5602 [30JN] (see H. Con. Res. 31), H236 [26JA]

Cheney, Vice President: censure for lack of response to information requests and alleged misstatements relative to Iraq war, intelligence manipulation, torture policy, and retaliation against critics (see H. Res. 637), H12289 [18DE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn escalating levels of religious persecution (see H. Res. 608), H11654 [14DE]

———condemn the system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression (see H. Con. Res. 294), H10145 [9NO]

———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 83), H983 [3MR]

Civil liberties: ensure that U.S. citizens in another country during time of war are not detained by the U.S. unless fundamental rights to information, counsel, and communication are protected (see H.R. 2219), H3112 [10MY]

———require videotaping of intelligence-gathering interrogations and other pertinent actions involving a detainee or prisoner under the control of U.S. Armed Forces or intelligence operatives (see H.R. 112), H75 [4JA]

Clothing industry: provide access to information about sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4613), H12049 [16DE]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see S. 1354), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 3198), H5602 [30JN]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see S. 1354), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 3198), H5602 [30JN]

Committee on Administration Predetermination To Go to War and Manipulation of Intelligence (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 635), H12289 [18DE]

Crime: condemn trafficking in persons in areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa struck by the tsunami (see S. Res. 48), S1260 [10FE]

Croatia: recognize progress in strengthening democratic institutions, respect for human rights, and the rule of law and recommend integration into NATO (see S. Res. 342), S14317 [21DE]

Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (see H. Con. Res. 81), H941 [2MR]

———call for release of political prisoners, legalize political parties and free elections, urge European Union to reexamine policy, and support a U.N. resolution on ending human rights violations (see H. Res. 388), H6650 [26JY]

———lift travel restrictions (see S. 894), S4184 [25AP] (see H.R. 1814), H2548 [26AP]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 603), H11654 [14DE]

Dept. of Defense: establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW (see H.R. 3985), H8733 [6OC]

Dept. of Justice: halt efforts to block compensation for torture inflicted by Iraq on U.S. POW during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Con. Res. 93), H1371 [10MR]

Dept. of State: require report on promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries (see H.R. 1662), H2101 [14AP]

Disabled: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 134), H2150 [19AP]

El Salvador: commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the military in 1980 (see S. Res. 327), S13362 [18NO] (see H. Res. 458), H8341 [22SE]

Employment: provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 2298), H3198 [11MY]

Ethiopia: encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom (see H.R. 4423), H11034 [18NO]

European Court of Human Rights: support decisions in certain cases holding Turkey responsible for human rights violations in Cyprus (see H. Res. 322), H4561 [15JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform child labor provisions (see H.R. 2870), H4400 [13JN]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by humanitarian emergencies a priority (see S. 559), S2244 [8MR] (see H.R. 1413), H1693 [17MR]

Foreign countries: direct the Depts. of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and request the President, to provide certain information relative to extraordinary rendition of certain foreign persons (see H. Res. 593), H11327 [8DE]

———prohibit expulsion, return, or extradition of persons by the U.S. to countries engaging in torture (see S. 654), S2994 [17MR]

———provide a framework for consideration of proposed unilateral economic sanctions to ensure coordination of U.S. policy relative to trade, security, and human rights (see S. 270), S886 [2FE]

Foreign policy: advance democracy, individual freedom, religious freedom, and human rights globally, strengthen alliances, and increase funding for groups and individuals promoting democracy (see S. 516), S2004 [3MR] (see H.R. 1133), H983 [3MR]

———order a moratorium on rendition of persons to Syria and all countries that routinely use torture as reported by the Dept. of State (see H. Con. Res. 101), H1621 [16MR]

———prohibit return of persons by the U.S., for purposes of detention, interrogation, or trial, to countries engaging in torture or other inhuman treatment of persons (see H.R. 952), H794 [17FE]

Foreign trade: deny normal trade relations treatment to products of any country which engages in certain violations of human rights (see H.R. 967), H795 [17FE]

———eliminate consumptive demand exemption relative to importation of goods made with forced labor (see S. 992), S4869 [10MY]

Golden Venture (vessel): adjust status of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (see H.R. 1180), H1025 [8MR]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1595), H1968 [13AP]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 1937), S12007 [27OC] (see H.R. 4211), H9555 [2NO]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (see S.J. Res. 19), S5301 [17MY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 60), H587 [14FE] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H4296 [8JN]

———anniversary of ratification of constitutional amendment on abolition of slavery (see H. Res. 196), H1846 [6AP]

———apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (see S. Res. 39), S1049 [7FE]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: eliminate application deadlines (see H.R. 3018), H4896 [21JN]

Holland, Fern: tribute (see S. Res. 80), S2483 [10MR]

Holocaust: commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 39), H196 [25JA]

———observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust (see S. Res. 18), S574 [26JA] (see H. Con. Res. 19), H141 [20JA]

Immigration: establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 644), S2846 [16MR]

Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti: establish (see H.R. 946), H794 [17FE]

Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses: establish (see H.R. 3003), H4895 [21JN]

India: condemn conduct of Narendra Modi for actions to incite religious persecution and urge the U.S. to condemn all violations of religious freedom in India (see H. Res. 156), H1509 [15MR] (see H. Res. 160), H1622 [16MR]

Indonesia: support the memorandum of understanding signed by the Indonesian Government and the Free Aceh Movement to end the conflict in Aceh Province (see H. Res. 456), H8247 [21SE]

International relations: recognize bilateral peace efforts of Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 225), H2472 [21AP] (see H. Res. 272), H3198 [11MY]

———urge peaceful resolution to conflict over Kashmir (see H. Res. 47), H196 [25JA]

International Women's Day: designate (see S. Res. 74), S2245 [8MR]

Iran: condemn imprisonment of Ali Akbar Ganji and continuous human rights violations against the Iranian people (see H. Res. 414), H7562 [28JY]

Iranian Americans: condemn bigotry, violence, and discrimination against (see H. Res. 367), H6106 [19JY]

Iraq: commend people for holding a successful referendum on a new constitution (see H. Res. 504), H9043 [20OC]

———encourage Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants and protects women's equal rights under the law (see S. Res. 231), S9468 [29JY] (see H. Res. 383), H6650 [26JY]

Jews: dedication of expanded museum complex at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority in Israel (see S. Res. 79), S2483 [10MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn abductions and continued captivity of citizens of the Republic of Korea and Japan as acts of terrorism and gross violations of human rights (see H. Con. Res. 168), H4142 [26MY]

Kosovo: declare U.S. support for independence (see H. Res. 24), H80 [4JA]

Kyrgyzstan: encourage democratic reforms, fulfill human rights obligations, and ensure democratic, transparent, and fair process for parliamentary elections (see S. Res. 111), S3735 [15AP]

Law enforcement: protect against child predators and trafficking in persons (see H.R. 3107), H5434 (see H.R. 3107), H5479 [29JN]

———provide jurisdiction over Federal contractors who engage in human trafficking offenses (see S. 1226), S6404 [13JN]

Lebanon: investigate disappearance of citizens and mass graves, allow prosecution of those responsible for murders, insist Syria cease intimidation of Lebanese citizens, and impose sanctions against Syria (see H. Res. 618), H11879 [15DE]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse (see S. 1248), S6481 [14JN] (see H.R. 2891), H4485 [14JN]

———extend the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group (see S. 384), S1413 [15FE] (see H.R. 842), H718 [16FE]

National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan: designate (see S. Res. 172), S6741 [16JN] (see S. Res. 186), S7909 [1JY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 333), H4802 [20JN]

Nigeria: conduct thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case (see S. Res. 303), S12682 [10NO]

Olympic games: call for a change of venue for the 2008 games unless the People's Republic of China makes significant progress in ending human rights abuses (see H. Con. Res. 141), H2738 [28AP]

Pham Hong Son: call for release by Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 320), H12049 [16DE]

POW: transmit to congressional committees certain reports on international human rights law or related laws in connection with military detainees (see H.R. 2901), H4485 [14JN]

Refugees: encourage protection of rights (see S. Res. 177), S6826 [20JN]

———victims of torture treatment programs funding (see S. 365), S1260 [10FE] (see S. 2096), S13570 [14DE] (see H.R. 2017), H2737 [28AP]

Rusesabagina, Paul: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 94), H1371 [10MR]

Rwanda: remember the victims of genocide and pledge to work to ensure that such an atrocity does not take place again (see H. Con. Res. 88), H1264 [9MR]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4045), H8808 [7OC]

Somalia: facilitate lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 3396), H6327 [21JY]

Sudan: encourage NATO to assess the potential effectiveness of, and requirements for, a NATO-enforced no-fly zone in Darfur (see S. Con. Res. 17), S2483 [10MR]

———impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur (see S. 495), S1931 [2MR] (see H.R. 1424), H1693 [17MR]

———impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, protect civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in Darfur (see H.R. 3127), H5599 [30JN]

———impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region (see S. 1462), S8664 [21JY]

Syria: human rights and civil liberties violations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H138 [6JA]

———strengthen sanctions, establish a program to support a transition to a democratically elected Government, and restore sovereignty and democratic rule in Lebanon (see H.R. 1141), H1023 [8MR]

Taxation: deny the foreign tax credit, and benefits of deferral, to companies doing business in Sudan until the Sudanese take steps to end genocide (see H.R. 1435), H1694 [17MR]

Taylor, Charles: call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law (see H. Con. Res. 127), H1895 [12AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 972), H795 [17FE]

Treaties and agreements: request the Executive Office of the President and direct the Dept. of State to provide documents relative to U.S. policies under the U.N. Convention Against Torture and the Geneva Conventions (see H. Res. 624), H12049 [16DE]

Turkey: urge acknowledgment of culpability of Ottoman Empire for Armenian genocide and reconciliation with Armenia, and support accession of Turkey to the European Union under certain criteria (see H. Con. Res. 195), H5434 (see H. Con. Res. 195), H5479 [29JN]

———urge compliance with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession (see H. Res. 411), H7562 [28JY]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 184), S7614 [29JN] (see S. Res. 240), S10119 [15SE] (see H. Res. 54), H236 [26JA] (see H. Res. 282), H3435 [17MY]

———call for a commission that will build an abolitionists movement to end slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation around the world (see H. Con. Res. 258), H8648 [3OC] (see H. Res. 490), H8809 [7OC]

U.N. Commission on Human Rights: urge appropriate U.S. representative to introduce a resolution calling upon Belarus to cease its human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 102), H1622 [16MR]

Uzbekistan: disapprove further payments for facilities at the Karshi-Khanabad airbase and urge the U.N. to refer the situation of Islam Karimov and the massacre at Andijan to the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 475), H8643 [29SE]

———U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 187), H4984 [22JN]

———urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov (see S. Res. 295), S12238 [2NO] (see H. Res. 545), H10156 [10NO]

Venezuela: uphold human rights and civil liberties (see H. Con. Res. 224), H7561 [28JY]

Victims of Communism Memorial: support construction (see S. Res. 150), S5532 [19MY]

Vietnam: encourage resolution of claims for confiscated real and personal property (see H. Res. 415), H7562 [28JY]

———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 3190), H5602 [30JN]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8162 [20SE]

———tribute (see S. Res. 245), S10295 [21SE]

Women: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 296), H10156 [10NO]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 893), H792 [17FE]

Zimbabwe: condemn government operation under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings were demolished in an attempt to restore order (see H. Res. 409), H7561 [28JY]

Court documents

Special Court for Sierra Leone Case No. SCSL-03-I, Prosecutor Against Charles Taylor Indictment, H6130-H6133 [20JY]

E-mails

Redacted versions of FBI communications on Dept. of Defense interrogation techniques used on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S1324, S1325 [14FE]

Excerpts

``Against All Hope, a Memoir of Life in Castro's Gulags'': Armando Valladares, E386 [8MR]

House of Representatives debate on slavery (1865), E2496 [8DE]

``Seven Roads to Freedom,'' Miroslawa Zawadzka and Andrzej Zawadzki, H157-H166 [25JA]

Letters

Anniversary of People's Republic of China assault on Roman Catholic Church in Shanghai: Joseph Kung, Cardinal Kung Foundation, E1859 [15SE]

Apology to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation: Janet Langhart Cohen, S6373 [13JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration impact on human rights of Gwich'in people: several Representatives, E2375 [16NO]

Cambodian repatriation of Montagnards to Vietnam: Representative Leach and Delegate Faleomavaega, Committee on International Relations (House), E1565 [21JY]

Colombia demobilization of foreign terrorist organizations: Eric L. Olson, Amnesty International (organization), H5975 [19JY]

———Jose M. Vivanco, Human Rights Watch (organization), H5974 [19JY]

Commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed in El Salvador by members of the military in 1980: several Catholic clergy, nuns, and organizations, H11615 [14DE]

Compliance of non-governmental organizations receiving funds under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief with policy to oppose prostitution and sex trafficking: Daniel Levin, Dept. of Justice, H6120 [20JY]

———Representative Souder, Committee on Government Affairs (House), H6120 [20JY]

———several Representatives, H6121 [20JY]

Condemn attacks against civilians in the Darfur region of Sudan: Representative Wolf, E201 [9FE]

Condemn the People's Republic of China's system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H11628 [14DE]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H11628 [14DE]

Dept. of Defense detainee interrogation methods, S12397 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense use of U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for techniques used in interrogation of detainees: several retired military officers, S8791 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice use of Privacy Act to withhold redacted names from communications dealing with Dept. of Defense interrogation techniques used on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Senators Levin and Lieberman, S1324 [14FE]

———William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S1324 [14FE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4348 [9JN], H4396 [13JN]

Equal rights for Iraqi women: several Representatives, H6689 [27JY]

Human rights status of the Mujahedin e-Khalq at Camp Ashraf in Iraq: David Phillips, E1299 [21JN]

Interpretation of law and development of policies relative to treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S708-S710 [1FE]

Judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror: Bohdan Danyliw, S12734 [14NO]

———Dominick V. Driano, S12735 [14NO]

———Dwight H. Sullivan, Dept. of Defense, S12730 [14NO], S12800 [15NO]

———Edward F. Rodriguez, Jr., S12734 [14NO]

———Eugene Fidell, National Institute of Military Justice, S12728 [14NO]

———Gilbert J. Regan, S12735 [14NO]

———John D. Hutson, S12729 [14NO]

———Michael Waldman, New York University School of Law Brennan Center for Justice, S12728 [14NO]

———Nolan Sklute, S12735 [14NO]

———Olan G. Waldrop, Jr., S12735 [14NO]

———Robert W. Norris, S12734 [14NO]

———several law school deans, S12802 [15NO]

———several retired military officers, S12729 [14NO], S12800 [15NO]

———Walter A. Reed, S12735 [14NO]

Mass secret cremations in Punjab: Brad Adams, Human Rights Watch (organization), E2273 [3NO]

National Archives and Records Administration Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group extension: Representative Hoekstra, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H1403 [14MR]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H1402 [14MR]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H1403 [14MR]

Placement of al-Manar (satellite television station) on the Dept. of the Treasury Specially Designated Global Terrorist list: several Senators, S11652 [20OC]

Prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW: Abe Sofaer, Hoover Institution, S12382 [4NO]

———Gerry Serotta and Brian Walt, Rabbis for Human Rights North America (organization), E2380 [17NO]

Rescue of Charles Li: Yeong-Ching Foo, E1581 [22JY]

U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China: Colin L. Powell, Dept. of State, H4597-H4599 [16JN]

U.S. policy relative to direct travel into an airport in Turkish-occupied Northern Cyprus: Matthew A. Reynolds, Dept. of State, S9436 [29JY]

Use of U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW: Colin L. Powell, S11094 [5OC]

———Ian Fishback, S11076 [5OC]

———John A. Panneton, Navy League of the U.S., S12382 [4NO]

———several retired military officers, S11063 [5OC]

Victims of torture treatment programs funding: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H11056 [6DE]

Lists

Cosponsors of Corzine amendment to H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations, on imposing sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur region of Sudan, S4007 [20AP]

Louisiana lynching victims, S6366-S6370 [13JN]

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 972, Trafficking Victims Protection Act appropriations, H11577 [14DE]

Political prisoners held by Cuba, H8410 [28SE]

Profiles of Cuban-Americans harmed by new family travel restrictions on Cuba, H5493 [30JN]

Rabbis for Human Rights North America (organization) signatories to letter on prohibiting torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, E2381-E2384 [17NO]

Memorandums

Dept. of Defense Detainee Interrogation Methods: Jack L. Rives, Dept. of the Air Force, S8794, S8796 [25JY]

———Kevin M. Sandkuhler, Marine Corps, S8794 [25JY]

———Michael F. Lohr, Dept. of the Navy, S8795 [25JY]

———Thomas J. Romig, Dept. of the Army, S8794 [25JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Bush, S12126 [1NO], H9446 [1NO]

Motions

Iraq: improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H9567 [3NO]

Poems

``Miracle, Josephina Prins,'' Ophelia Snyder, H2630 [27AP]

Prefaces

``Authentic Voices of South Asia,'' Usman Khalid, E975 [13MY]

Press releases

Adoption of ``Law of Justice and Peace'' in Colombia: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, H5974 [19JY]

Jailed Journalists' Support Day: Reporters Without Borders (organization), S13148-S13151 [17NO]

NAACP Says Lynching Resolution Long Overdue, E1321 [23JN]

Punjab Assembly Debates Terrorism—Amarinder, Badal Should Discuss Freedom for Sikh Nation: Council of Khalistan, E2273 [3NO]

UN, African Union Condemn ``Savage Attack'' on Darfur Village by Armed Militia: U.N. News Service, S3617 [14AP]

Proposals

Improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H9566 [3NO]

Remarks in House

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 552), E144 [2FE]

Afghanistan: condemn cultural and religious intolerance by U.S. troops, H8951 [19OC]

Africa: report on congressional delegation trip to Sudan and Chad, H224 [26JA]

AID: Child Survival and Health Account funding to combat malaria through reductions in allocation of foreign aid to Egypt, H5261, H5298 [28JN]

American and International Societies for Yad Vashem: tribute, E2415 [18NO]

Armed Forces: ensure compliance with treaties and laws prohibiting torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H9536 [2NO], H10115 [9NO], H10190 [15NO], H10507 [17NO], E2315 [9NO]

———ensure compliance with treaties and laws prohibiting torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW (H.R. 3541), E1669 [29JY]

———prohibit funding for torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H3020, H3024 [5MY]

———prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H9476 [2NO], H9995, H9996 [8NO], H10051, H10052 [9NO], E2260 [3NO], E2380 [17NO]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2521-H2526 [26AP], H2629 [27AP], E737, E738, E739, E745, E747, E750 [22AP], E758, E759, E762 [26AP], E777, E780 [27AP], E829, E832 [28AP], E842 [3MY], E863 [4MY]

———declaration of genocide, H819 [1MR], H1626 [17MR], E469, E474, E500, E512 [17MR], E581 [7AP]

———ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 316), H8063 [15SE], E2058 [7OC]

Belarus: democracy efforts, H3202 [12MY]

———human rights violations, H12148 [17DE]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, E2445 [6DE]

Benfer, David: Anti-Defamation League Greater Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E685 [19AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces, E2460 [6DE]

Brattleboro, VT: tribute to Brattleboro Union High School Child Labor Education and Action group, E580 [7AP]

Bulgaria: democracy efforts, H3203 [12MY]

Burma: democracy efforts, E253 [16FE], E267 [17FE], E1266 [17JN]

———human rights violations, H8855 [18OC]

———provide emergency aid to internally displaced Burmese people, H6041, H6042 [19JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 52), H4813, H4817 [21JN], E1133 [26MY]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide and establish an international criminal tribunal to bring the perpetrators of the genocide to justice (H. Con. Res. 146), E885 [5MY]

———honor victims of genocide and establish an international criminal tribunal to bring the perpetrators of the genocide to justice (H. Con. Res. 238), H11629, H11630 [14DE]

———human rights violations, E2217 [28OC]

———repatriation of Montagnards to Vietnam, E1564 [21JY]

Central Asia: democracy efforts, H2947 [4MY]

Cheney, Vice President: role in setting U.S. policy on the interrogation and treatment of detainees by the U.S. military, H9611 [3NO]

Children and youth: use of child labor in harvesting of cocoa beans, E1443 [1JY]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of assault on Roman Catholic Church in Shanghai, E1859 [15SE]

———condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet, E586 [7AP]

———condemn the system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression (H. Con. Res. 294), H11624-H11629 [14DE]

———human rights violations against religious minorities, E1581 [22JY]

Civil liberties: require videotaping of intelligence-gathering interrogations and other pertinent actions involving a detainee or prisoner under the control of U.S. Armed Forces or intelligence operatives (H.R. 112), E15 [4JA]

Colombia: civil liberties violations of Afro-Colombians, E1182 [9JN], E1507 [15JY]

———right-wing paramilitary forces demobilization funding, H5973, H5979 [19JY], H9646 [4NO]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: U.N. peacekeeping scandal, E386 [8MR]

Congressional Iraqi Women's Caucus: tribute to accomplishments, H992 [8MR]

Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (H. Con. Res. 81), H2503-H2506 [26AP], H2557 [27AP], E385 [8MR], E805 [27AP], E886 [5MY]

———call for release of political prisoners, legalize political parties and free elections, urge European Union to reexamine policy, and support a U.N. resolution on ending human rights violations (H. Res. 388), H8408-H8413 [28SE], E1627 [27JY], E1991 [29SE]

———human rights violations, E1596 [25JY]

———lift travel restrictions, H2626 [27AP], H4515 [15JN], H4991 [23JN], H5262, H5280 [28JN], H5489-H5494 [30JN]

———prohibit funding to enforce certain restrictions on the sending of gift parcels, H4493, H4516-H4518 [15JN]

———prohibit funding to modify travel restrictions relative to religious activities, H5494, H5495 [30JN]

———treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, H4565 [16JN], H4786 [20JN], H4829-H4838, H4862, H4864 [21JN], H4901, H4903, H4904 [22JN], H4988, H5081 [23JN], H5181, H5220 [27JN], H5356, H5357 [28JN], H5366 [29JN], H5597 [30JN]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6201 [20JY], H6314 [21JY], E1543, E1549, E1555 [20JY], E1563 [21JY], E1591 [25JY]

———Turkish occupation settlement plan, E1549 [20JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees, H9476 [2NO], H9995, H9996 [8NO], H10051, H10052 [9NO], H10507 [17NO], E2041 [6OC], E2260 [3NO], E2315 [9NO]

———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H11337 [13DE], H11580-H11583 [14DE], H11859 [15DE], H12204, H12205, H12210, H12225, H12226 [18DE], E2563 [17DE], E2636 [22DE]

———judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror, H12207, H12210 [18DE], E2654 [30DE]

———prohibit use of funding for activities in Uzbekistan, H4769-H4771 [20JN]

———submit reports on existence of clandestine facilities used to detain individuals captured in the global war on terrorism, H11859-H11867 [15DE], H12031 [16DE]

Dept. of State: Human Rights and Democracy Fund funding, H5323 [28JN]

———report on compliance of non-governmental organizations receiving funds under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief with policy to oppose prostitution and sex trafficking, H6119-H6122 [20JY], E1584 [22JY]

———require report on promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries (H.R. 1662), E658 [15AP]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): upgrade and enforcement of child labor laws of participating countries, H6909 [27JY]

Durbin, Senator: characterization of treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H4658 [17JN], H4783 [20JN], H4806, H4807, H4808 [21JN], H4987 [23JN]

Eastern European countries: condemn trafficking in persons, E1124 [26MY]

Egypt: democracy and education programs funding, H5298, H5299 [28JN]

———democracy efforts, H4806 [21JN], E1359 [27JN]

El Monte, CA: anniversary of garment worker slavery case, E1733 [29JY]

El Salvador: commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the military in 1980 (H. Res. 458), H11612-H11618 [14DE]

Employment: provide for labor recruiter accountability (H.R. 2298), E942 [11MY]

Eritrea: human rights violations, E901 [5MY]

Ethiopia: democracy efforts, H8487 [28SE], E2570 [17DE]

———human rights violations, E901 [5MY], E2570 [17DE]

———U.S. policy, E2308 [9NO]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform child labor provisions (H.R. 2870), E1215 [14JN]

Foreign policy: advance democracy, individual freedom, religious freedom, and human rights globally, strengthen alliances, and increase funding for groups and individuals promoting democracy (H.R. 1133), E349 [3MR]

———impact of free markets on society, E910 [9MY]

———prohibit return of persons by the U.S., for purposes of detention, interrogation, or trial, to countries engaging in torture or other inhuman treatment of persons, H992 [8MR], H1496 [15MR], H3919 [25MY], H11337 [13DE], H11818 [15DE]

———prohibit return of persons by the U.S., for purposes of detention, interrogation, or trial, to countries engaging in torture or other inhuman treatment of persons (H.R. 952), E282 [18FE], E1669 [29JY]

———support the capture, detention, and interrogation of terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6148-H6155 [20JY], E1580 [22JY]

France: rioting, H9701 [7NO], H10132 [9NO]

Haiti: anniversary of political uprising and humanitarian crisis, E343 [2MR], E371 [7MR], E389 [9MR]

———concerns over political uprising and humanitarian crisis, E1199 [9JN]

———U.S. policy, H5976 [19JY], E1503 [15JY]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 19), H7655-H7658 [6SE]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (H. Con. Res. 175), H5927-H5930, H5934 [18JY], E1414 [30JN], E1507 [15JY], E1521 [19JY], E1544 [20JY], E1702 [29JY]

———anniversary of ratification of constitutional amendment on abolition of slavery (H. Res. 196), H11128-H11130 [7DE], E2484, E2490, E2496, E2499 [8DE], E2562 [17DE]

———apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (S. Res. 39), E1249 [15JN], E1259 [17JN], E1321 [23JN]

———tribute to Underground Railroad, E1248 [15JN]

Holocaust: commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism (H. Res. 39), H149-H170 [25JA], E106 [26JA], E119, E121 [1FE], E158 [2FE]

———observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust, H2630 [27AP], E167, E169 [8FE], E209, E216 [10FE], E278 [18FE]

———remembrance, H3046 [5MY], E868 [4MY], E909, E911 [9MY], E916 [10MY], E930, E932 [11MY]

Hussein, Saddam: trial on charges of crimes against humanity, H8956 [19OC], H8990 [20OC], H11337 [13DE]

Immigration: add human trafficking and human smuggling to the list of specified unlawful activities under the Federal money laundering statute, H11975 [16DE]

———maintain existing asylum procedures, H531, H533, H535, H548-H552 [10FE]

Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti: establish (H.R. 946), E282 [18FE], E389 [9MR]

Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses: establish, H4830-H4840, H4856, H4857 [21JN], H4901, H4903 [22JN]

———establish (H.R. 3003), H11078 [6DE], E1307 [21JN]

India: civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E2272, E2273 [3NO], E2506 [13DE]

———condemn conduct of Narendra Modi for actions to incite religious persecution and urge the U.S. to condemn all violations of religious freedom in India (H. Res. 156), E451 [16MR]

———condemn conduct of Narendra Modi for actions to incite religious persecution and urge the U.S. to condemn all violations of religious freedom in India (H. Res. 160), E464 [17MR]

———condemn use of sex selection technologies to identify a female fetus for abortion, H10234 [16NO]

———human rights violations, H9106 [26OC], E975 [13MY], E2077 [7OC]

———Sikh observance of Vaisakhi Day, E573 [7AP]

Indonesia: democracy efforts, E2269 [3NO]

———Dept. of State reinstatement of foreign military finacing and defense exports, E2611 [18DE]

———human rights violations, H9476 [2NO]

———human rights violations in East Timor, E405 [10MR]

———independence efforts of West Papua New Guinea, H6180 [20JY]

———support the memorandum of understanding signed by the Indonesian Government and the Free Aceh Movement to end the conflict in Aceh Province (H. Res. 456), H12185 [18DE], E2624 [19DE], E2653 [30DE]

International Labor Organization: improve international labor rights, H4681, H4682 [17JN]

International relations: recognize bilateral peace efforts of Pakistan and India (H. Res. 225), H2533 [26AP]

International Women's Day: observance, H992, H1003, H1005 [8MR], H1028, H1206 [9MR], E643 [13AP]

Iraq: accountability for abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, H3088-H3090 [10MY], H3164 [11MY], H8629 [29SE], E808 [28AP], E874 [4MY], E895 [5MY]

———anniversary of chemical weapons attack on Kurds in Halabja, E476 [17MR]

———anniversary of sovereignty, H5257, H5356 [28JN], H5369 [29JN]

———democracy efforts, H6414 [25JY], H10911, H10912 [18NO], H11190 [7DE]

———encourage Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants and protects women's equal rights under the law (H. Res. 383), H6686-H6691 [27JY]

———improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H9562-H9567 [3NO], H10216, H10217 [15NO], H11204, H11205 [7DE]

———petition condemning Iranian interference in Iraq and supporting Iranian opposition group, E1014 [19MY]

———provide assistance to Chaldo-Assyrians and other indigenous Christians, H6142-H6144 [20JY]

———treatment of women's rights under the draft constitution, H7792 [8SE]

———vote on new constitution, H8811, H8812, H8820 [17OC], H8851-H8853, H8856, H8907-H8911, H8915 [18OC], H8924, H8925 [19OC], H9050, H9053 [25OC], H9455 [1NO]

Kazakhstan: religious freedom, E151 [2FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn abductions and continued captivity of citizens of the Republic of Korea and Japan as acts of terrorism and gross violations of human rights (H. Con. Res. 168), H5608-H5610 [11JY], E1466 [12JY]

Korea, Republic of: resettlement of refugees from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, E2393 [17NO]

Kuwait: democracy efforts, E1516 [18JY]

Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts, E2062 [7OC]

Laos: human rights violations, H3203 [12MY]

Lebanon: democracy efforts, E1739 [29JY]

Lifetime Entertainment Services: premiere of Lifetime Television for Women miniseries ``Human Trafficking'', H8988 [20OC], E2226 [31OC]

Middle East: democracy efforts, H1271 [10MR], H2531 [26AP]

Morocco: human rights violations, E1716 [29JY]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E284 [18FE]

———democracy efforts, E269 [17FE], E288, E299 [18FE]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse (H.R. 2891), E1227 [14JN]

———extend the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group (H.R. 842), E263 [16FE]

———extend the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group (S. 384), H1401-H1403 [14MR], E470 [17MR]

National Association of Black and White Men Together: anniversary, E650 [14AP]

National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 333), H5610-H5612 [11JY], E1462, E1466 [12JY], E1499 [15JY]

Newsweek (publication): retraction of news story citing mistreatment of POW at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by desecrating the Koran, H3337, H3338 [17MY], H4862 [21JN], E995 [17MY]

———retraction of news story citing mistreatment of POW at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by desecrating the Koran, H3268, H3269 [16MY]

Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team (organization): tribute to Social Enterprise Competition for Central & Eastern Europe, E2651 [22DE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: convening of Parliamentary Assembly, E1465 [12JY]

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in human beings by personnel involved in peacekeeping missions, E2587 [17DE]

Pakistan: human rights violations relative to violence against women, H1330 [10MR]

Payne, Representative: Essex County, NJ, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, E231 [15FE]

POW: condemn use of torture, H4709 [17JN], E529 [5AP]

Ramer, Bruce M.: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E322 [1MR]

Ray, Heather: Human Rights Campaign (organization) Colorado Youth Award recipient, E473 [17MR]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (H.R. 2017), H11055-H11059 [6DE], E811 [28AP], E2464, E2477 [7DE], E2503 [12DE], E2561 [17DE], E2634 [22DE]

Russia: condemn oppression of political opposition, E1666 [29JY]

Saudi Arabia: allocation of foreign aid, H1484-H1486 [15MR]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4045), E2071 [7OC]

Sonoma, CA: tribute to children of Congregation Shir Shalom for statement condemning attacks against civilians in the Darfur Region of Sudan, E1006 [18MY]

Special Committee To Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories: require addition to Dept. of State list for audit and review, H4672-H4674 [17JN]

Sri Lanka: encourage peace process, H2156 [20AP]

Sudan: authorize all necessary means to stop genocide in Darfur region, H5343, H5344 [28JN]

———condemn attacks against civilians in the Darfur region, H4192 [8JN], E201 [9FE], E306 [18FE], E342 [2MR], E2632 [22DE]

———hiring of U.S. lobbyist, E2097 [17OC], E2186 [27OC]

———impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur (H.R. 1424), H3040 [5MY], E887 [5MY]

———prohibit funding to return displaced persons from Chad to Sudan, H5345-H5347 [28JN]

———provide assistance for the crisis in the Darfur region, H11114 [7DE], H11224 [8DE], H11507 [14DE]

———provide assistance for the crisis in the Darfur region and encourage implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Plan, E2204 [27OC]

———provide assistance for the crisis in the Darfur region and for the implementation of a comprehensive peace plan, H222 [26JA]

Survivors of Torture, International (organization): tribute, E2464 [7DE]

Sweden: limitations on religious speech, E2293 [8NO]

Syria: human rights and civil liberties violations (H. Con. Res. 18), H1529-H1532 [16MR]

———human rights violations, H3163 [11MY]

———strengthen sanctions, establish a program to support a transition to a democratically elected Government, and restore sovereignty and democratic rule in Lebanon (H.R. 1141), H1331 [10MR]

Taylor, Charles: call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law, H6130-H6135 [20JY]

———call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law (H. Con. Res. 127), H2762-H2765 [3MY], E863 [4MY]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, E410, E411, E412, E426 [10MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 972), H854 [2MR], H8988 [20OC], H11570-H11579 [14DE], E269 [17FE], E399 [9MR], E1026 [19MY], E1733 [29JY]

Trepashkin, Mikhail: condemn arrest and detention in Russia, E2211 [28OC]

Turkey: cancellation of Armenian genocide conference, H4121 [26MY]

———democracy efforts, E464 [17MR]

———urge acknowledgment of culpability of Ottoman Empire for Armenian genocide and reconciliation with Armenia, and support accession of Turkey to the European Union under certain criteria (H. Con. Res. 195), H8063 [15SE], E2058 [7OC]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (H. Res. 282), H4152-H4157 [7JN]

———call for a commission that will build an abolitionists movement to end slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation around the world (H. Res. 490), E2226 [31OC]

———hold member States accountable for acts of genocide, ethnic cleansing, or crimes against humanity, H4662, H4663 [17JN]

———investigation into allegations of human rights abuses by U.N. peacekeeping forces, E1026 [19MY]

———maintain country-specific resolutions within the Commission on Human Rights or any other future human rights bodies, H4661 [17JN]

———oppose anti-Semitic statements and anti-Israel resolutions, H4669-H4671 [17JN]

———reform, H3065 [10MY], H3170 [11MY]

U.N. Association of the U.S.A.: tribute to Greater Milwaukee, WI, chapter, E2013 [6OC]

———tribute to Pasadena/Foothills, CA, chapter, E1907 [21SE]

U.N. Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment: prohibit funding in contravention of laws or regulations enacted to implement, H4583, H4584 [16JN], H4773, H4777 [20JN]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: reform, E698 [19AP]

Uganda: human rights violations, H12147 [17DE]

Uzbekistan: prohibit allocation of foreign aid for military activities, H5977, H6096 [19JY]

———urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov (H. Res. 545), H12178, H12179 [18DE]

Venezuela: democracy efforts, H4530 [15JN]

———human rights violations, E1596 [25JY]

Vietnam: human rights violations, E1294 [20JN]

———U.S. policy, E1354 [24JN]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (H. Con. Res. 248), H8674-H8678 [6OC], E2062 [7OC], E2117 [18OC]

Wohl, Amiel: Coalition for Mutual Respect Yitzhak Rabin Peacemaker Award recipient, E1805 [8SE]

Women: condemn coerced sterilizations of Romani women in Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, E2414 [18NO]

———human rights advances, H5617, H5625-H5630 [11JY]

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom: anniversary, E651 [14AP]

World Refugee Day: observance, E1286-E1289, E1290 [20JN], E1352 [24JN]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (H.R. 893), E280 [18FE]

Zimbabwe: condemn government operation under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings were demolished in an attempt to restore order (H. Res. 409), H11630-H11637 [14DE]

———human rights violations, H5292, H5293 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: democracy efforts, S13316 [18NO]

Americans With Disabilities Act: Supreme Court decisions on enforcement and compliance, S10537-S10539 [28SE]

Armed Forces: accountability for abuse of prisoners and detainees by U.S. military personnel, S11102-S11104 [5OC], S13956 [17DE]

———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era, S12806 [15NO]

———ensure compliance with treaties and laws prohibiting torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S405 [25JA]

———prohibit funding for torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S3976 [20AP]

———prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S8790, S8798 [25JY], S9148 [27JY], S9419, S9423, S9451 [29JY], S11062-S11072, S11091, S11092, S11094, S11102-S11104, S11114 [5OC], S12380-S12386 [4NO], S12478 [8NO]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S4011, S4012 [20AP], S4100 [21AP], S4148 [22AP], S4179 [25AP], S4254 [26AP], S4536 [28AP]

———ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide (S. Res. 320), S13395 [18NO]

Aung San Suu Kyi: tribute (S. Res. 174), S6779, S6780 [16JN]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, S2082 [4MR]

Burma: call for U.N. negotiation of release of political prisoners and restoration of democracy, S11294 [7OC]

———democracy efforts, S13148 [17NO]

———human rights violations, S3645 [14AP], S8440-S8442, S8445, S8446 [19JY], S13148 [17NO], S13775 [16DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 52), S8440-S8442, S8445, S8446 [19JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 18), S4877-S4879 [10MY], S8440 [19JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 18), unanimous-consent agreement, S8436 [18JY]

Bush, President: role of nominees in interpretation of law and development of policies relative to treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S128-S130 [24JA]

Cambodia: condemn actions of National Assembly in removal of democratic opposition party leaders, S966 [3FE]

Children and youth: eliminate abusive child labor, S6475 [14JN]

———eliminate abusive child labor in the growing and processing of cocoa, S8395-S8397 [18JY]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, S3115-S3119 [4AP], S3406 [11AP]

Civitas International (organization): tribute to World Congress on Civic Education, S6015 [26MY], S6905 [21JN]

Colombia: civil liberties violations of Afro-Colombians, S3133 [4AP]

———creation of a cabinet level position on Afro-Colombian issues, S10717 [29SE]

———human rights violations, S13152 [17NO]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (S. 1354), S7837 [30JN]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (S. 1354), S7837 [30JN]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): conduct investigation into intelligence collection through the detention, interrogation, and rendition of prisoners, S4060-S4066 [21AP]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: U.N. peacekeeping failures, S8379 [15JY]

Crime: condemn trafficking in persons in areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa struck by the tsunami (S. Res. 48), S1308 [10FE]

———prevent human trafficking, S9447 [29JY]

Cuba: grant authority to utilize combatant status review tribunals and annual review board to determine status of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, S8811-S8813 [25JY], S9419, S9451 [29JY], S11073-S11075 [5OC]

———human rights violations, S13443 [12DE]

———lift travel restrictions, S1582 [17FE], S7366, S7374 [24JN], S7405 [27JN], S7481 [28JN], S7583, S7585, S7587, S7588 [29JN], S11527-S11529 [19OC], S11623 [20OC]

———lift travel restrictions (S. 894), S4391 [27AP]

———treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, S6390 [13JN], S6592-S6595 [14JN], S6671, S6712-S6716, S6718-S6721, S6782-S6784 [16JN], S7397-S7402 [27JN], S7485 [28JN], S7809 [30JN], S14310 [21DE]

Cyprus: U.S. policy relative to direct travel into an airport in Turkish-occupied Northern Cyprus, S9434-S9436 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense: court order to release photographs and videos relative to abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, S10783 [30SE]

———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees, S8790-S8801 [25JY], S9419, S9451 [29JY], S11062-S11072, S11073, S11075, S11091, S11092, S11094, S11114 [5OC], S12380-S12386 [4NO], S12478 [8NO], S12674 [10NO]

———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S13739 [16DE], S13956, S13958 [17DE], S14010 [19DE], S14134 [20DE], S14251, S14261-S14263, S14268, S14269, S14273, S14274, S14309 [21DE], S14427 [30DE]

———evidentiary standards used by combatant status review tribunals relative to detainees held in the war on terror, S14273 [21DE]

———judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror, S12727-S12734, S12755 [14NO], S12799 [15NO], S14169 [20DE], S14245, S14251, S14260-S14268, S14274, S14275, S14309 [21DE]

———require the Secretary to establish uniform standards and procedures for the detention and interrogation of detainees, S8792, S8793 [25JY]

———review status of detainees held in the war on terror, S12655-S12661, S12662-S12665, S12667 [10NO], S12753-S12756 [14NO], S12796, S12799-S12803 [15NO], S12942 [16NO]

———submit reports on existence of clandestine facilities used to detain individuals captured in the global war on terrorism, S12646-S12648, S12652-S12655, S12662 [10NO], S14122 [20DE]

Dept. of HHS: tribute to Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking campaign and coalition partners, S6152 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: use of Privacy Act to withhold redacted names from communications dealing with Dept. of Defense interrogation techniques used on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S1316-S1321, S1323-S1326, S1330-S1332 [14FE], S1366-S1369, S1386 [15FE]

Dept. of State: submit report on the activities and management of the International Committee on the Red Cross, S8611-S8613 [21JY], S8780-S8782 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: placement of al-Manar (satellite television station) on the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list, S11652 [20OC]

Durbin, Senator: apology relative to characterization of treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6979 [22JN]

———characterization of treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6896, S6897 [21JN]

Egypt: democracy efforts, S10032 [14SE]

Ethiopia: elections, S8204 [13JY], S8933 [26JY], S13772 [16DE]

———human rights violations, S13772 [16DE], S14311 [21DE]

Europe: treatment of Romani people, S2081 [4MR], S5068 [12MY]

FBI: role of Dept. of Justice Criminial Division employees in addressing concerns regarding Dept. of Defense interrogation techniques used on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S1316, S1322-S1326, S1330-S1332 [14FE], S1366-S1369, S1371, S1376, S1377, S1385, S1386 [15FE]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by humanitarian emergencies a priority (S. 559), S2259-S2263 [8MR]

Foreign countries: prohibit expulsion, return, or extradition of persons by the U.S. to countries engaging in torture (S. 654), S3007-S3010 [17MR], S12520 [8NO]

———provide a framework for consideration of proposed unilateral economic sanctions to ensure coordination of U.S. policy relative to trade, security, and human rights (S. 270), S904 [2FE]

Foreign policy: prohibit return of persons by the U.S., for purposes of detention, interrogation, or trial, to countries engaging in torture or other inhuman treatment of persons, S2478 [10MR], S13737 [16DE]

Foreign trade: eliminate consumptive demand exemption relative to importation of goods made with forced labor (S. 992), S4876 [10MY]

Gonzales, Alberto R.: role in interpretation of law and development of policies relative to treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S128-S130 [24JA], S698-S732 [1FE], S839-S859, S862-S873 [2FE], S923-S961 [3FE]

Guatemala: human rights violations, S9446 [29JY]

Haiti: U.N. peacekeeping failures, S8379 [15JY]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 19), S5366 [17MY], S9200 [27JY]

History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (S. Res. 39), S1059-S1062 [7FE], S6348, S6364-S6388 [13JN], S6469 [14JN]

Holland, Fern: tribute (S. Res. 80), S2502 [10MR]

Holocaust: observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust, S373, S375, S426-S428 [25JA], S643 [31JA]

———observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust (S. Res. 18), S552, S553 [26JA]

———remembrance, S4392 [27AP]

Hussein, Saddam: trial on charges of crimes against humanity, S11503, S11508, S11509 [19OC]

Immigration: establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (S. 644), S2854 [16MR]

Indonesia: human rights violations, S14294-S14296 [21DE]

International Labor Organization: funding, S7602 [29JN]

———report on forced labor, S5064 [12MY]

International Women's Day: designate (S. Res. 74), S2289-S2294 [8MR]

———observance, S2240 [8MR]

Iran: human rights violations relative to women, S6711 [16JN]

Iraq: accountability for abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, S4246-S4249 [26AP]

———anniversary of disclosure of abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, S4246 [26AP]

———call for independent investigation of abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, S4246-S4249 [26AP], S4540 [28AP]

———democracy efforts, S13459 [13DE]

———encourage Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants and protects women's equal rights under the law (S. Res. 231), S9583 [29JY]

———improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, S12879 [16NO]

———vote on new constitution, S11344 [17OC], S11450 [18OC], S11504, S11510-S11512 [19OC], S11604 [20OC], S12463 [8NO], S12556-S12558 [9NO], S12876-S12878 [16NO]

Jews: dedication of expanded museum complex at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority in Israel (S. Res. 79), S2501 [10MR]

———observance of Passover holiday, S4537 [28AP]

Kyrgyzstan: encourage democratic reforms, fulfill human rights obligations, and ensure democratic, transparent, and fair process for parliamentary elections (S. Res. 111), S3759 [15AP]

Ladies in White (organization): European Union Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought Award recipient, S13443 [12DE]

Law enforcement: provide jurisdiction over Federal contractors who engage in human trafficking offenses (S. 1226), S6409 [13JN]

Middle East: condemn desecration of synagogues in the Gaza Strip, S10113 [15SE]

———democracy efforts, S14293 [21DE]

Moldova: democracy efforts, S10032 [14SE]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse (S. 1248), S6494 [14JN]

———extend the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group (S. 384), S1445-S1448 [16FE]

———extend the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group (S. 384), unanimous-consent agreement, S1436 [15FE]

National Commission on Policies and Practices on Treatment of Detainees Since September 11, 2001: establish, S8803 [25JY], S9065 [27JY]

National Commission on U.S. Policies and Practices Relating to the Treatment of Detainees Since September 11, 2001: establish, S12393-S12397 [4NO], S12416, S12420-S12422, S12432-S12436 [7NO], S12472-S12474, S12491, S12520 [8NO]

National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan: designate (S. Res. 172), S6812 [20JN]

———designate (S. Res. 186), S7924 [1JY]

Nepal: allocation of foreign aid, S969 [3FE], S9275 [28JY], S13341 [18NO]

———democracy efforts, S13341 [18NO], S14307 [21DE]

Nigeria: conduct thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case (S. Res. 303), S12679, S12692 [10NO]

Pakistan: human rights violations relative to violence against women, S11299 [7OC]

Refugees: encourage protection of rights (S. Res. 177), S6833 [20JN]

———victims of torture treatment programs funding (S. 365), S1305 [10FE]

Reporters Without Borders (organization): observance of Jailed Journalists' Support Day, S13148 [17NO]

Romania: democracy efforts, S2729 [15MR]

Russia: democracy efforts, S1047 [7FE]

———human rights violations in Chechnya, S9449 [29JY], S9718 [7SE]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide, S3275 [6AP]

Somalia: facilitate lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery, S13350 [18NO]

Specter, Senator: report on trip to Cuba, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Mexico, S10586-S10590 [28SE]

Sudan: condemn attacks against civilians in the Darfur region, S621-S623 [31JA], S876 [2FE], S1816-S1818 [1MR], S4537 [28AP]

———Darfur peacekeeping operations and disaster assistance funding, S4080 [21AP]

———encourage NATO to assess the potential effectiveness of, and requirements for, a NATO-enforced no-fly zone in Darfur (S. Con. Res. 17), S2497 [10MR]

———impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur, S3616-S3619 [14AP]

———impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur (H.R. 1424), S4805 [10MY]

———impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur (S. 495), S1938-S1943 [2MR]

———impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region, S11750 [24OC], S12123 [1NO]

———impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region (S. 1462), S8681 [21JY], S11509 [19OC], S13413 [18NO]

———provide assistance for the crisis in the Darfur region and for the development of a comprehensive peace plan, S3717, S3721 [15AP]

———provide assistance for the crisis in the Darfur region and for the implementation of a comprehensive peace plan, S621 [31JA]

Supreme Court: tribute to program on the work of Robert Jackson and Thomas J. Dodd relative to the International Military Tribunals at Nuremberg, S2474 [10MR]

Tanzania: elections in Zanzibar, S12229 [2NO]

Taylor, Charles: call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law, S6647 [15JN], S8449 [19JY]

———call on Nigeria to transfer custody to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law (H. Con. Res. 127), S4884 [10MY]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, S2480 [10MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 972), S14299 [21DE]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (S. Res. 184), S7641 [29JN]

———address anti-Semitism (S. Res. 240), S10150 [15SE]

———reform, S5953, S5954 [26MY]

———U.S. contribution to the Special Court for Sierra Leone, S8449 [19JY]

Uribe, Alvaro: U.S. visit, S10058 [15SE]

Uzbekistan: disapprove further payments for facilities at the Karshi-Khanabad airbase and urge the U.N. to refer the situation of Islam Karimov and the massacre at Andijan to the International Criminal Court, S10918-S10922 [4OC], S11115 [5OC]

———urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov (S. Res. 295), S12279 [2NO]

Victims of Communism Memorial: support construction (S. Res. 150), S5548 [19MY]

Western Hemisphere: democracy efforts, S1605 [17FE]

Wiesenthal, Simon: tribute (S. Res. 245), S10254-S10257 [21SE]

Women: commend participation in civic, political, economic life and reconstruction efforts of Iraq and Afghanistan, S2293 [8MR], S2981 [17MR]

———global improvement of access to quality health care relative to reproductive and sexual health and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, S2289 [8MR]

Zimbabwe: elections, S3271 [6AP]

———human rights violations, S7903, S7904 [1JY]

Reports

Gaps in the Dept. of Defense Detainee Abuse Reviews, S12433 [7NO]

Global Alliance Against Forced Labor: International Labor Organization, S5064-S5066 [12MY]

Global Anti-Semitism: Dept. of State, H151-H153 [25JA]

Protecting Working Children in the U.S.—Is the Government's Indifference to the Safety and Health of Working Children Violating an International Treaty? Child Labor Coalition, E1216 [14JN]

Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in the People's Republic of China: Manfred Nowak, U.N. Commission on Human Rights, H11625-H11628 [14DE]

Staffdel Simpkins Trip Report—Zimbabwe and South Africa: Gregory Simpkins, H11632-H11636 [14DE]

Uzbekistan—Rights Defenders Targeted After Massacre: Human Rights Watch (organization), H4770 [20JN]

William Edgar Borah's Arguments Against Senate Anti-Lynching Bills in the 1920's and 1930's: David Palmer, S6381-S6383 [13JN]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 18) (S. Rept. 109-101), S8134 [12JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 972) (H. Rept. 109-317), H11032 [18NO]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 972) (H. Rept. 109-317), H11326 [8DE]

Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1354), S13160 [17NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Iraq: improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H9566 [3NO]

Songs

``Strange Fruit,'' Billy Holiday, S6366 [13JN]

Statements

Commemorate Lives and Work of Certain Religious Workers Executed in El Salvador by Members of the Military in 1980: Marie Dennis, H11616 [14DE]

———Thomas G. Wenski, H11614 [14DE]

Conflict in Darfur, Sudan: Children of Congregation Shir Shalom, Sonoma, CA, E1006 [18MY]

Fostering Democracy in the Middle East—Defeating Terrorism With Ballots: Representative Kucinich, E1044 [20MY]

Human Trafficking in Eastern Europe: Michele A. Clark, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, E1124 [26MY]

Securing Our Borders—What We Have Learned From Government Initiatives and Citizen Patrols: Representative Kucinich, E1041 [20MY]

Standards of Conduct and Accountability of Persons Serving on International Forces and Missions: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, E2587 [17DE]

Support of Aung San Suu Kyi and Democracy in Burma: Elbegdorj Tskahiagiin, Prime Minister, Mongolia, S6779 [16JN]

———Mikheil Saakashvili, President, Republic of Georgia, S6779 [16JN]

Tibetan Uprising Day: Dalai Lama, E410, E426 [10MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations: Representative Lantos, H11575 [14DE]

Vaisakhi Day: Council of Khalistan, E573 [7AP]

Tables

Accountability of senior-level officers relative to treatment of detainees, S12435 [7NO]

Testimonies

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act: Representative Christopher Smith, E2208 [28OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 18, human rights and civil liberties violations by Syria, H1529 [16MR]

H. Con. Res. 81, human rights crackdown in Cuba anniversary, H2503 [26AP]

H. Con. Res. 127, call on Nigeria to transfer custody of Charles Taylor to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law, H2762 [3MY]

H. Con. Res. 168, condemn Democratic People's Republic of Korea for abductions and continued captivity of citizens of the Republic of Korea and Japan as acts of terrorism and gross violations of human rights, H5608 [11JY]

H. Con. Res. 175, acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, H5927 [18JY], E1414 [30JN], E1507 [15JY]

H. Con. Res. 238, honor victims of Cambodian genocide and establish an international criminal tribunal to bring the perpetrators of the genocide to justice, H11629 [14DE]

H. Con. Res. 248, honor life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anit-Semitism and intolerance, H8674 [6OC]

H. Con. Res. 294, condemn the People's Republic of China's system of forced labor prison camps used as a tool for supression, H11624 [14DE]

H. Res. 39, commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism, H149 [25JA]

H. Res. 196, anniversary of ratification of constitutional amendment on abolition of slavery, H11128 [7DE]

H. Res. 282, urge U.N. to address anti-Semitism, H4152 [7JN]

H. Res. 333, support goals and ideals of National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan, H5610 [11JY]

H. Res. 383, encourage Iraqi Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants and protects women's equal rights under the law, H6686 [27JY]

H. Res. 388, call for release of political prisoners in Cuba, legalize political parties and free elections, urge European Union to reexamine policy, and support a U.N. resolution on ending human rights violations, H8408 [28SE]

H. Res. 409, condemn government operation in Zimbabwe under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings were demolished in an attempt to restore order, H11630 [14DE]

H. Res. 456, support the memorandum of understanding signed by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement to end the conflict in Aceh Province, H12185 [18DE]

H. Res. 458, commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed in El Salvador by members of the military in 1980, H11613 [14DE]

H. Res. 545, urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov in Uzbekistan, H12178 [18DE]

H.J. Res. 52, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal, H4813 [21JN]

H.R. 972, Trafficking Victims Protection Act appropriations, H11570-H11574 [14DE]

H.R. 2017, victims of torture treatment programs funding, H11056 [6DE]

S. 365, refugee victims of torture treatment programs funding, S1305 [10FE]

S. 384, National Archives and Records Administration Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group extension, S1448 [16FE], H1401 [14MR]

S. 495, Darfur Accountability Act, S1940-S1942 [2MR]

S. 559, Protection of Vulnerable Populations During Humanitarian Emergencies Act, S2260-S2262 [8MR]

S. 654, Convention Against Torture Implementation Act, S3008 [17MR]

S. 992, eliminate consumptive demand exemption relative to importation of foreign goods made with forced labor, S4877 [10MY]

S. 1226, Federal Contractor Extraterritorial Jurisdiction for Human Trafficking Offenses Act, S6410 [13JN]

S. 1248, Servitude and Emancipation Archival Research ClearingHouse (SEARCH) Act, S6494 [14JN]

S. 1351, Cold War Medal Act, S7834 [30JN]

S. 1354, Wartime Treatment Study Act, S7838-S7840 [30JN]

S. 1462, Darfur Peace and Accountability Act, S13414-S13417 [18NO]

S. Con. Res. 17, encourage NATO to assess the potential effectiveness of, and requirements for, a NATO-enforced no-fly zone in Darfur region of Sudan, S2497 [10MR]

S. Res. 18, observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust, S553, S609 [26JA]

S. Res. 39, apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation, S1059 [7FE], S6364 [13JN]

S. Res. 48, condemn trafficking in persons in areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa struck by the tsunami, S1307 [10FE]

S. Res. 65, urge Cambodia to release Cheam Channy from prison and reverse action to strip immunity of opposition parliamentarians and condemn efforts to undermine democracy, S1684 [17FE]

S. Res. 74, International Women's Day, S2275, S2294 [8MR]

S. Res. 79, dedication of expanded museum complex at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority in Israel, S2496, S2501 [10MR]

S. Res. 80, tribute to Fern Holland, S2497, S2502 [10MR], S2531 [11MR]

S. Res. 111, encourage democratic reforms, fulfill human rights obligations, and ensure democratic, transparent, and fair process for parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan, S3753, S3759 [15AP]

S. Res. 150, support construction of Victims of Communism Memorial, S5546, S5548 [19MY]

S. Res. 172, National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan, S6767 [16JN]

S. Res. 174, tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi, S6768, S6780 [16JN]

S. Res. 177, encourage protection of refugee rights, S6833 [20JN]

S. Res. 184, address anti-Semitism in the U.N., S7641 [29JN]

S. Res. 186, National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan, S7913, S7924 [1JY]

S. Res. 231, encourage Iraqi Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants and protects women's equal rights under the law, S9540, S9583 [29JY]

S. Res. 240, address anti-Semitism in the U.N., S10130, S10150 [15SE]

S. Res. 245, tribute to Simon Wiesenthal, S10256, S10303 [21SE]

S. Res. 295, urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov in Uzbekistan, S12252, S12280 [2NO]

S. Res. 303, urge Nigeria to conduct a thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case, S12692 [10NO]

S. Res. 320, ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide, S13394 [18NO]

S. Res. 327, commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the Salvadoran military in 1980, S13398 [18NO]

S. Res. 342, recognize progress of Croatia in strengthening democratic institutions, respect for human rights, and the rule of law and recommend integration into NATO, S14334 [21DE]

S.J. Res. 18, approve renewal of import restrictions under the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S4878 [10MY]

S.J. Res. 19, Helsinki Final Act anniversary, H7655 [6SE]

Transcripts

Liberia's Former President, Friend to Terror: Chris Hansen, ``NBC Dateline'' (television program), H6133 [20JY]

Press Briefing With National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, S12383 [4NO]

Tributes

Aung San Suu Kyi, H4718-H4720 [17JN], H4813 [21JN], E1266, E1279 [17JN]

Wiesenthal, Simon, S10423 [26SE], E1919 [21SE]