DEMOCRACY

Addresses

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

Constitution: Benjamin Franklin, S14112 [20DE]

Egyptian Democracy Efforts: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, E1360 [27JN]

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

Joint Meeting of Congress: Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, H5966-H5968 [19JY]

———Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, H1784-H1786 [6AP]

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

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

Analyses

Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act (S. 17), S565 [26JA]

Articles and editorials

American Flag, E952 [12MY]

Annals of National Security, Up in the Air—Where Is the Iraq War Headed Next?, H11646-H11649 [14DE]

Annan—Adopt U.N. Reform Package, E1470 [12JY]

Azerbaijan's Democratic Transition, E1986 [29SE]

Egypt's Gamble, S1399 [15FE]

Ethiopia Is Struggling for Democracy, S8933 [26JY]

Even From Across the Pond, Primary's Beauty Is Plain To See, S13695 [16DE]

Extending Democracy to Ex-Offenders, E1319 [23JN]

Freedom and International Marketing, E910 [9MY]

``Little Engine That Could '', H2723 [28AP]

Mann Reverts To Supporting Khalistan, E25 [4JA]

Milestone for Democracy, E176 [8FE]

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

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

Present at the Disintegration, H12032 [16DE]

Reflecting on Kenneth Bancroft Clark—Pioneer and Inspiration to the Joint Center, E1528 [19JY]

Rep. King Says Russert and Others in Media Should `Be Shot,' Not Karl Rove, H6310 [21JY]

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

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

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

Voting Rights Act—Instrument of Democracy, E1718 [29JY]

What Emancipation Means to Jamaica and Its People, E2030 [6OC]

With Freedom Comes Politics, S11606 [20OC]

Bills and resolutions

Albania: ensure that parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections (see S. Con. Res. 34), S5301 [17MY] (see H. Con. Res. 155), H3435 [17MY]

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]

Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (see S. Res. 226), S9468 [29JY] (see S. Res. 260), S10724 [29SE] (see H. Res. 326), H4655 [16JN]

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

Cambodia: 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]

Cameroon: condemn arrest of Henry Fossung and other political activists (see H. Res. 503), H8985 [19OC]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 350), H5603 [30JN]

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]

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

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

Cote d'Ivoire: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 266), H8809 [7OC]

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: extradition to U.S. of William Morales and certain other individuals (see H.R. 332), H194 [25JA]

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

Education: strengthen high school teaching of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization (see H. Con. Res. 49), H412 [8FE]

Egypt: call for judicial supervision and international monitoring of parliamentary elections, divestiture of governmental holdings in the media, and allow peaceful political activities (see H. Con. Res. 279), H9275 [26OC] (see H. Con. Res. 284), H9362 [27OC]

———express concern regarding arrest of Ayman Nour and support for continued progress toward democracy (see H. Con. Res. 78), H797 [17FE] (see H. Con. Res. 82), H983 [3MR]

Elections: require general Federal elections to be held the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in November (see H.R. 1647), H2101 [14AP]

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

———urge holding of orderly, peaceful, and free and fair national elections and authorize assistance for election-related activities (see H.R. 935), H793 [17FE]

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]

Gabon: urge holding of orderly, peaceful, and free and fair Presidential elections (see H. Res. 554), H10226 [15NO]

Government: restore and strengthen laws that provide for an open and transparent Federal Government (see H.R. 2331), H3260 [12MY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 75), S2245 [8MR]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (see H.R. 509), H347 [2FE]

House Democracy Assistance Commission: establish (see H. Res. 135), H984 [3MR]

Hugo, Chavez: condemn anti-democratic actions and support aspirations of the democratic forces in Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 328), H12289 [18DE]

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

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see S. 333), S1198 [9FE] (see H.R. 282), H137 [6JA]

Iraq: commend for conducting free elections, express gratitude to U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and reaffirm U.S. mission (see H. Res. 60), H286 [1FE]

———commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq (see S. Res. 26), S648 [31JA] (see S. Res. 38), S1049 [7FE]

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

———commend women candidates for elective office (see H. Res. 143), H1024 [8MR]

———elections (see H. Res. 613), H11879 [15DE]

———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]

———recognize importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq (see H. Res. 534), H9695 [4NO]

Israel: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 151), S5532 [19MY] (see H. Con. Res. 149), H3198 [11MY]

———support accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 38), H138 [6JA]

Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit (see S. Res. 152), S5778 [23MY] (see H. Con. Res. 153), H3331 [16MY]

Kazakhstan: call for free and fair Presidential election (see S. Res. 293), S12007 [27OC]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: condemn politically-motivated arrest, detention, sentencing, seizing of assets, and state-directed takeover of the Yukos Oil Co., by Russian authorities (see S. Res. 322), S13361 [18NO] (see H. Res. 525), H9426 [28OC]

Korean National Liberation Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 227), H7561 [28JY]

Kosovo: agreement on future status (see S. Res. 237), S10037 [14SE] (see H. Res. 634), H12168 [17DE]

———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]

———ensure democratic, transparent, and fair process for parliamentary elections (see S. Res. 66), S1624 [17FE]

Lebanon: elections (see H. Res. 348), H5603 [30JN]

———urge withdrawal of all Syrian troops, support free and fair democratic elections, and develop democratic institutions to foster sovereign democratic rule (see H. Res. 273), H3198 [11MY]

Lebedev, Platon: condemn politically-motivated arrest, detention, sentencing, seizing of assets, and state-directed takeover of the Yukos Oil Co., by Russian authorities (see S. Res. 322), S13361 [18NO]

Liberia: commend people for holding peaceful national elections and congratulating President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on her victory and becoming the first female president of any African country (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11327 [8DE] (see H. Con. Res. 327), H12289 [18DE]

Middle East: commend democratization and political and economic liberalization of certain countries (see H. Res. 37), H138 [6JA]

Moldova: support democratic reforms and ensure a democratic and fair election process (see S. Res. 60), S1623 [17FE]

Mongolia: commend democracy efforts and express support for U.S. efforts to continue to strengthen partnership (see H. Con. Res. 256), H8643 [29SE]

National security: combat terrorism (see S. 12), S142 [24JA]

Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 252), H8387 [27SE]

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (see S. Res. 27), S739 [1FE] (see H. Res. 56), H286 [1FE]

———provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 575), H11035 [18NO]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (see S. Res. 198), S8419 [18JY] (see H. Res. 328), H4722 [17JN]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see S.J. Res. 11), S2846 [16MR] (see H.J. Res. 17), H523 [9FE] (see H.J. Res. 36), H941 [2MR] (see H.J. Res. 50), H3261 [12MY]

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. 14), S1624 [17FE] (see H. Con. Res. 143), H2880 [3MY]

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

Sri Lanka: express support in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urge support and respect for free and fair elections (see S. Res. 311), S12766 [14NO] (see S. Res. 324), S13362 [18NO]

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]

Togo: establish a democratic Government and support free, fair, and open elections (see H. Res. 229), H2472 [21AP]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (see S. Con. Res. 5), S436 [25JA] (see S. Con. Res. 7), S575 [26JA] (see H. Con. Res. 16), H138 [6JA]

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

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

Veterans: recognize and honor World War II Filipino veterans for defense of democratic ideals and contribution to the outcome of World War II (see S. Res. 307), S12682 [10NO] (see H. Res. 622), H12049 [16DE]

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

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. 3557), H7558 [28JY]

———constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H941 [2MR]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see S. 1130), S6021 [26MY] (see H.R. 63), H73 [4JA]

———permit local jurisdictions within a State to conduct early voting in Federal elections (see H.R. 2104), H2977 [4MY]

———protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (see S. 17), S142 [24JA] (see H.R. 533), H349 [2FE]

———protect voting rights through the prevention of voter fraud (see S. 414), S1622 [17FE]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 496), H285 [1FE]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 232), S9469 [29JY] (see H. Con. Res. 216), H6381 [22JY]

Letters

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

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

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

Iran Freedom Support Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, H9375 [28OC]

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge and the Voting Rights Act: Representative John L. Lewis, S9151 [27JY]

Provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority: Americans for Peace Now (organization), H11640 [14DE]

Tribute to International Foundation for Election Systems for role in Iraqi elections: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, S2001 [3MR]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Bush, S5300 [17MY]

National Emergency Relative to Liberia: President Bush, H6074 [19JY]

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Bush, S1930 [2MR], H917 [2MR]

Notices

Travel warning for Haiti: Dept. of State, S8527 [20JY]

Prefaces

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

Press releases

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

Questions and answers

Nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be Sec. of State relative to validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Senator Levin and Condoleezza Rice, S387 [25JA]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: commend women for participating in the democratic process, H1028 [9MR]

———elections, H270-H272 [1FE], H7874 [14SE], H8106 [20SE], H8168 [21SE], H8326 [22SE]

———participation of women in elections, H8107 [20SE]

———U.S. policy, H5368 [29JN]

Albania: ensure that parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections (H. Con. Res. 155), H5214, H5215 [27JN], E997 [17MY]

Americans Write (organization): tribute, E1249 [15JN]

Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (H. Res. 326), H5923-H5925 [18JY], E1580 [22JY]

———elections, E2407 [18NO]

———independence anniversary, E2126 [19OC]

Bahamas: independence anniversary, E1526 [19JY]

Belarus: democracy efforts, H3202 [12MY]

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

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

Bulgaria: democracy efforts, H3203 [12MY]

———U.S. policy, H526 [10FE], E1038 [20MY]

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: human rights violations, E2217 [28OC]

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

Cape Verde: independence anniversary, E1497 [15JY]

Central Asia: democracy efforts, H2947 [4MY]

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

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

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1985 [29SE], E2023, E2026, E2029 [6OC], E2058, E2079, E2083 [7OC], E2128 [19OC]

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

Community of Democracies (organization): meeting of Foreign Ministers, E883 [5MY]

Cote d'Ivoire: democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 266), E2082 [7OC]

Council of the Americas: anniversary, E884 [5MY]

Counterpart International, Inc.: anniversary, E1877 [15SE]

Croatia: independence anniversary, E1311 [22JN]

Cuba: extradition to U.S. of William Morales and certain other individuals, H4509 [15JN]

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

Cyprus: independence anniversary, E1998 [29SE]

Czechoslovakia: anniversary of liberation of Western Bohemia by U.S. forces during World War II, E952 [12MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H9368 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of funding for activities in Uzbekistan, H4769-H4771 [20JN]

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

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

Dominican Republic: independence anniversary, E322 [1MR]

Education: strengthen high school teaching of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization, H276-H280 [1FE]

Egypt: call for judicial supervision and international monitoring of parliamentary elections, divestiture of governmental holdings in the media, and allow peaceful political activities (H. Con. Res. 279), E2623 [19DE]

———call for judicial supervision and international monitoring of parliamentary elections, divestiture of governmental holdings in the media, and allow peaceful political activities (H. Con. Res. 284), H12179-H12182 [18DE]

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

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

———express concern regarding arrest of Ayman Nour and support for continued progress toward democracy (H. Con. Res. 78), H972 [3MR]

Elections: require general Federal elections to be held the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in November (H.R. 1647), E650 [14AP], E667 [15AP]

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]

———urge holding of orderly, peaceful, and free and fair national elections and authorize assistance for election-related activities (H.R. 935), E901 [5MY]

Foreign countries: condemn counterfeit polling and call for free elections in Albania and Bulgaria, H5079 [23JN]

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 foreign interventionism, H226 [26JA], H1837 [6AP], H4478-H4483 [14JN], H8893 [18OC], H11187 [7DE]

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

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

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H1749-H1753 [5AP], E556 [6AP], E573, E575, E579, E588 [7AP], E614 [12AP]

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

———call for free and fair parliamentary elections, H5342 [28JN]

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

House Democracy Assistance Commission: establish (H. Res. 135), H1394-H1398 [14MR], E449, E458 [16MR], E494 [17MR]

———tribute, H12036 [16DE]

House of Representatives: impact of bipartisanship, H2723 [28AP], H3440 [18MY]

———impact of partisanship, H1606 [16MR], H2942 [4MY], H3898 [25MY], H4707, H4718 [17JN], H6310 [21JY], H10138 [9NO]

House Rules: open versus restrictive rules, H8187 [21SE]

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

Hungary: tribute to ``Torn From the Flag'' documentary commemorating anniversary of Hungarian uprising, E877 [4MY]

Independence Day: observance, H5597 [30JN]

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

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

———U.S. policy, E1605 [27JY]

Indian National Republic Day: observance, H200 [26JA]

Indonesia: democracy efforts, E2269 [3NO]

———elections, E2269 [3NO]

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

Iran: elections, H4658 [17JN]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (H.R. 282), H9375 [28OC]

Iraq: anniversary of sovereignty, H5257, H5356 [28JN]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H3033 [5MY], H8907-H8916 [18OC], H9108, H9109, H9110 [26OC], H9336 [27OC], H9449 [1NO], H9541-H9547, H9549 [2NO], H10032, H10033 [8NO], H10148 [10NO], H11027 [18NO], H11075, H11077 [6DE], H11114, H11115, H11116 [7DE], H11223, H11225 [8DE], H11493-H11495, H11498-H11500 [13DE], H11872 [15DE], H12034 [16DE], H12157-H12159 [17DE], E244 [15FE], E2300 [8NO]

———commend for conducting free elections, express gratitude to U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and reaffirm U.S. mission (H. Res. 60), H303-H310 [2FE], E181 [8FE]

———commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq, H2886 [4MY], H3047 [5MY], H4786 [20JN], H8913-H8916 [18OC]

———commend women candidates for elective office, H221 [26JA]

———commend women for participating in the democratic process, H1028 [9MR], H6273 [21JY]

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

———elections, H144 [25JA], H201 [26JA], H239, H240, H241, H257, H258, H270-H276 [1FE], H290, H291, H292 [2FE], H483 [9FE], H525 [10FE], H11226, H11313 [8DE], H11508, H11509, H11510 [14DE], H11658, H11659, H11660, H11869, H11870, H11875 [15DE], H11885, H11907, H11909-H11911, H11918, H12032, H12035, H12036 [16DE], H12055 [17DE], H12172 [18DE], E121 [1FE], E2583 [17DE]

———elections (H. Res. 613), H11888-H11893, H11908, H11911, H11912, H11914, H11918, H11919 [16DE]

———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]

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

———recognize importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq (H. Res. 534), H10046 [9NO], H11642-H11644 [14DE]

———resolution of conflict between religious groups, H8332-H8336 [22SE]

———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]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3117 [11MY], E951, E955 [12MY], E957, E958, E960, E961, E972, E973, E974 [13MY]

———independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 149), H3724-H3728 [23MY], E1072 [24MY], E1114, E1134 [26MY]

———support accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (H. Res. 38), H9969-H9971 [8NO]

Jamaica: independence anniversary, E1783 [7SE], E2030, E2035 [6OC]

Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 153), H3735-H3737 [23MY]

Kazakhstan: anniversary of removal of nuclear weapons, E798 [27AP]

———democracy efforts, H8631 [29SE]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: condemn politically-motivated arrest and detention by Russian authorities, H7592 [29JY]

Kuwait: democracy efforts, E1516 [18JY]

Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts, E2062 [7OC]

Laos: human rights violations, H3203 [12MY]

Lebanon: democracy efforts, E1739 [29JY]

———urge withdrawal of all Syrian troops, support free and fair democratic elections, and develop democratic institutions to foster sovereign democratic rule (H. Res. 273), H3732-H3735 [23MY]

Macedonia: encourage resolution of dispute with Greece, E565 [7AP]

Middle East: call for an Iraqi conference led by Arab leaders to work toward a resolution, H8221 [21SE]

———democracy efforts, H1271 [10MR], H2531 [26AP]

Morocco: human rights violations, E1716 [29JY]

Nagorno-Karabakh: democracy efforts, E269 [17FE], E279, E288, E299 [18FE], E328 [2MR]

National security: combat terrorism, H1684-H1688 [17MR]

Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 252), H11609-H11612 [14DE]

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

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

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (H. Res. 56), H292-H299 [2FE], E173, E177, E179, E181 [8FE], E221 [10FE]

———provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (H. Res. 575), H11637-H11642 [14DE], E2535 [14DE], E2565, E2571, E2583, E2589 [17DE], E2625 [19DE]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (H. Res. 328), H5925-H5927 [18JY], H6372 [22JY], E1541, E1547 [20JY], E1594 [25JY]

———elections, E2625 [19DE]

———independence anniversary, E2318 [9NO]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E867 [4MY]

Puerto Rico: political status relative to anniversary of Congress granting U.S. citizenship, H918 [2MR]

———voting rights of residents who are U.S. citizens, H2787 [3MY]

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

Seneca Falls, NY: anniversary of women's rights convention, H6079 [19JY], E1531 [19JY]

Stern, Saul: Project Interchange (organization) Am Yisrael Chai Award recipient, E1083 [24MY]

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

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]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, H634 [16FE], E316 [1MR]

Togo: elections, E1089 [25MY]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary, E1708 [29JY]

Turkey: democracy efforts, E464 [17MR]

U.N.: reform, E1470 [12JY]

U.N. Democracy Fund: establish, H4676-H4678 [17JN]

Uganda: human rights violations, H12147 [17DE]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President, H1945 [13AP], E575 [7AP]

———congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (H. Con. Res. 16), H145-H149 [25JA], E66 [25JA]

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

Venezuela: Broadcasting Board of Governors radio and television broadcasts funding, H6126, H6127 [20JY]

———commend offer to sell oil and gasoline supplies to the U.S., H7749 [8SE]

———democracy efforts, H4530 [15JN]

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

———U.S. policy, H5886 [14JY]

Vietnam: human rights violations, E1294 [20JN]

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. 3557), E1676 [29JY]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (H.R. 63), E23 [4JA]

———protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (H.R. 533), E157 [2FE], E869 [4MY]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (H.R. 496), E114 [1FE]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 216), E1579 [22JY], E1642 [27JY], E1675, E1680, E1684, E1703, E1705, E1715, E1717, E1725, E1734, E1738, E1745 [29JY]

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

Zimbabwe: human rights violations, H5292, H5293 [28JN]

———U.S. visit of Members of Parliament, H4566 [16JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: democracy efforts, S13316 [18NO]

———elections, S10288 [21SE]

al-Jafari, Ibrahim: U.S. visit, S7203 [23JN]

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

Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (S. Res. 260), S11699 [20OC]

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]

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]

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]

Cuba: human rights violations, S13443 [12DE]

———Radio Marti funding, S8513 [20JY]

———TV Marti funding, S3191 [5AP], S3241-S3248 [6AP], S8464-S8467, S8469 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to use aircraft to transmit TV Marti signals into Cuba, S8378 [15JY]

Dept. of State: require report on plan for free and fair parliamentary elections in Haiti, S8527-S8529 [20JY]

Egypt: democracy efforts, S10032 [14SE]

———U.S. policy, S1399 [15FE]

Erdogan, Recep Tayyip: U.S. visit, S6115 [7JN]

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

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

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Europe and the Middle East, S6391 [13JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 75), S2295 [8MR]

Guatemala: human rights violations, S9446 [29JY]

Haiti: elections, S11913 [26OC]

India: commend continuing improvement in relations with the U.S., S12565 [9NO]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S383-S403, S408-S410, S412 [25JA]

International Foundation for Election Systems: tribute to role in Iraqi elections, S2001 [3MR]

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

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S11450 [18OC], S11780-S11782 [25OC]

———commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq, S1816 [1MR], S3342 [7AP], S5213 [16MY], S11289 [7OC], S11450 [18OC]

———commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq (S. Res. 26), S676 [31JA]

———commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq (S. Res. 38), S1043-S1046 [7FE]

———commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq (S. Res. 38), unanimous-consent agreement, S1005 [7FE]

———democracy efforts, S7203 [23JN], S9943 [13SE], S13459 [13DE], S13743 [16DE]

———elections, S509 [26JA], S615, S616, S619-S621, S623, S626-S628 [31JA], S965 [3FE], S1110 [8FE], S13459, S13510 [13DE], S13518 [14DE], S13644, S13645, S13650 [15DE], S13694, S13696, S13742, S13743 [16DE]

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

———International Republican Institute and National Democratic Institute democracy building programs funding, S8473 [19JY]

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

Israel: democracy efforts, S5250 [17MY]

———independence anniversary, S5048 [12MY]

———independence anniversary (S. Res. 151), S5548 [19MY]

Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit (S. Res. 152), S5743 [23MY]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: condemn politically-motivated arrest, detention, sentencing, seizing of assets, and state-directed takeover of the Yukos Oil Co., by Russian authorities (S. Res. 322), S13410 [18NO]

Kosovo: agreement on future status (S. Res. 237), S11331 [7OC]

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]

Lebanon: democracy efforts, S6003 [26MY]

Lebedev, Platon: condemn politically-motivated arrest, detention, sentencing, seizing of assets, and state-directed takeover of the Yukos Oil Co., by Russian authorities (S. Res. 322), S13410 [18NO]

Lewis, Representative John L.: clarification of views on the Voting Rights Act, S9150 [27JY]

Liberia: elections, S11473 [18OC]

Middle East: democracy efforts, S14293 [21DE]

Moldova: democracy efforts, S10032 [14SE]

———support democratic reforms and ensure a democratic and fair election process (S. Res. 60), S1689 [17FE]

Moscow, ID: tribute to League of Women Voters chapter, S6296 [9JN]

National security: combat terrorism, S626 [31JA]

———combat terrorism (S. 12), S156 [24JA]

———combat terrorism (S. 12), star print, S1882 [1MR]

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

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

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

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (S. Res. 27), S829, S830 [1FE]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union, S9448 [29JY]

———anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (S. Res. 198), S8426, S8427 [18JY], S9201 [27JY]

Political campaigns: proposal to add more early caucuses before New Hampshire primary, S13695 [16DE]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (S.J. Res. 11), S2857-S2859 [16MR]

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

Romania: democracy efforts, S2729 [15MR]

Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy, S4538 [28AP]

———condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (S. Con. Res. 14), S1792 [28FE]

———democracy efforts, S1047 [7FE]

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

Senate: impact of bipartisanship, S6243, S6244 [9JN], S9586 [29JY]

———impact of partisanship, S3770 [18AP], S4237-S4243 [26AP]

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

Southeast Asia: U.S. policy, S2417-S2420 [10MR]

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

Sri Lanka: express support in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urge support and respect for free and fair elections (S. Res. 324), S13411 [18NO]

Talabani, Jalal: U.S. visit, S9943 [13SE]

Tanzania: elections in Zanzibar, S12229 [2NO]

Turkey: U.S. policy, S6115 [7JN]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President, S3237, S3239 [6AP]

———congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (S. Con. Res. 5), S504 [25JA]

———congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (S. Con. Res. 7), S613 [26JA]

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

Voting: protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (S. 17), S111, S130 [24JA], S563-S565 [26JA]

———protect voting rights through the prevention of voter fraud (S. 414), S1625-S1627 [17FE]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, S9434, S9441 [29JY]

———anniversary (S. Res. 232), S9541 [29JY]

Western Hemisphere: democracy efforts, S1605 [17FE]

Zimbabwe: elections, S3271 [6AP]

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

Reports

2005 Parlimentary Election Assessment in Egypt: International Republican Institute (excerpt), H12181 [18DE]

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

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]

Voting Rights Act Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Con. Res. 216) (H. Rept. 109-195), H6932 [27JY]

Statements

Bahama Independence Day: Ivy Dumont, E1527 [19JY]

Community of Democracies Opening Plenary: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, E883 [5MY]

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

Greek Independence Day: Constantinos Nicolaou, E614 [12AP]

Independence Day Message: P.J. Patterson, E1784 [7SE]

Iraqi Elections: Representative Stupak, E2622 [19DE]

Sharonization of Hamas: Debra DeLee, E2589 [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]

U.S. Relations With Turkey: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, E858 [3MY]

Summaries

Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act (H.R. 533), E158 [2FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 16, congratulate Ukrainian people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President, H145 [25JA]

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

H. Con. Res. 149, Israel independence anniversary, H3724 [23MY]

H. Con. Res. 153, U.S. visit by Hamid Karzai, H3735 [23MY]

H. Con. Res. 155, ensure that Albanian parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections, H5214 [27JN]

H. Con. Res. 252, support democracy efforts in Nicaragua, H11609 [14DE]

H. Con. Res. 284, call for judicial supervision and international monitoring of parliamentary elections, divestiture of governmental holdings in the media, and allow peaceful political activities in Egypt, H12179 [18DE]

H. Res. 38, support Israel's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, H9969 [8NO]

H. Res. 56, commend Palestinians for conducting free and fair Presidential election, H292 [2FE]

H. Res. 60, commend Iraq for conducting free elections, express gratitude to U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and reaffirm U.S. mission, H303 [2FE]

H. Res. 135, House Democracy Assistance Commission Resolution, H1394 [14MR]

H. Res. 273, urge withdrawal of all Syrian troops, support free and fair democratic elections, and develop democratic institutions to foster sovereign democratic rule in Lebanon, H3732 [23MY]

H. Res. 326, call for free and fair parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, H5923 [18JY]

H. Res. 328, anniversary of workers' strike in Poland which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union, H5925 [18JY]

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. 534, recognize importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq, H11642 [14DE]

H. Res. 575, provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority, H11637 [14DE]

H. Res. 613, elections in Iraq, H11888, H11893 [16DE]

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

S. 12, Targeting Terrorists More Effectively Act, S157-S168 [24JA]

S. 17, Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act, S204-S207 [24JA]

S. 414, Voter Protection Act, S1627-S1629 [17FE]

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

S. Con. Res. 5, congratulate Ukrainian people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President, S504 [25JA]

S. Con. Res. 7, congratulate Ukrainian people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President, S611, S613 [26JA]

S. Con. Res. 14, condition continued Russian participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy, S1685 [17FE]

S. Con. Res. 34, ensure that Albanian parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections, S5367 [17MY]

S. Res. 26, commend Iraqi people on conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq, S676 [31JA]

S. Res. 27, commend Palestinians for conducting free and fair Presidential election, S821, S830 [1FE]

S. Res. 38, commend Iraq for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq, S1046, S1058 [7FE]

S. Res. 60, support democratic reforms and ensure a democratic and fair election process in Moldova, S1681, S1689 [17FE]

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. 66, ensure democratic, transparent, and fair process for Kyrgyzstan parliamentary elections, S1685 [17FE]

S. Res. 75, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S2275, S2295 [8MR]

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. 151, Israel independence anniversary, S5546, S5548 [19MY]

S. Res. 152, U.S. visit by Hamid Karzai, S5743, S5804 [23MY]

S. Res. 198, anniversary of workers' strike in Poland which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union, S8426 [18JY], S9201 [27JY]

S. Res. 226, call for free and fair parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, S9538 [29JY]

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. 232, Voting Rights Act anniversary, S9541 [29JY]

S. Res. 237, agreement on future status of Kosovo, S10047 [14SE], S11331 [7OC]

S. Res. 260, call for free and fair parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, S10759 [29SE], S11700 [20OC]

S. Res. 293, call for free and fair Presidential election in Kazakhstan, S12018 [27OC]

S. Res. 307, recognize and honor World War II Filipino veterans for defense of democratic ideals and contribution to the outcome of World War II, S12694, S12708 [10NO]

S. Res. 311, express support for Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urge support and respect for free and fair elections, S12770 [14NO]

S. Res. 322, condemn politically-motivated arrest, detention, and sentencing of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev, and seizing of assets and state-directed takeover of the Yukos Oil Co., by Russian authorities, S13396, S13410 [18NO]

S. Res. 324, express support for Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urge support and respect for free and fair elections, S13397, S13411 [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. 11, constitutional amendment on direct popular election of the President and Vice President, S2859 [16MR]

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