FOREIGN POLICY
Addresses
Amman Bombings: King Abdullah II (Jordan), S12825 [15NO]
Condemn Oppression of Political Opposition in Russia: Leonid Nevzlin, E1666 [29JY]
Congressional Black Caucus Charles Diggs Award for International Service: P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica, E1997 [29SE]
Cooperative Proliferation Detection, Interdiction Assistance, and Conventional Threat Reduction Act: Senator Lugar, S12131 [1NO]
———Senator Obama, S12130 [1NO]
Egyptian Democracy Efforts: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, E1360 [27JN]
Ethiopian Human Rights Violations: Jendayi E. Frazer, Dept. of State, E2570 [17DE]
Historical Relationship Between Judaism and Islam: Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan, E1958-E1960 [27SE]
Introduction of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf: Jack Rosen, E1949 [27SE]
Joint Meeting of Congress: Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, H5966-H5968 [19JY]
———Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, H1784-H1786 [6AP]
On the Atrocities in Sudan: Elie Wiesel, S3616 [14AP]
Path Forward: Senator Kerry, S12051-S12053 [28OC]
Republican Response to Remarks on Iraq by Representative Murtha: Senator Kerry, E2444 [6DE]
State of the Union: President Bush, H340-H344 [2FE]
Status of War on Terrorism: President Bush, E2066-E2068 [7OC]
Tribute to Paul Quinn: Thomas S. Foley, E1001 [17MY]
U.N. Human Rights Commission Reform: Kofi Annan, U.N., E698 [19AP]
U.S. Policy on Israel: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, E1075 [24MY]
United Nations Day: Joseph V. Reed, U.N., E2239 [1NO]
Amendments
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3157 [4AP], S3327 [6AP], S3368, S3435, S3436, S3437 [11AP], S3451, S3455, S3457, S3470, S3494, S3495, S3496, S3498, S3499, S3500 [12AP], S3516, S3523, S3532, S3540, S3542, S3543, S3545, S3567, S3568, S3572, S3573, S3576, S3577, S3587, S3588, S3594, S3595, S3596, S3597, S3599, S3600, S3601 [13AP], S3619, S3620, S3621, S3622, S3627, S3635, S3640, S3641, S3643, S3644, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3694, S3695, S3701, S3707, S3708, S3709, S3710, S3711 [14AP], S3719, S3721, S3722, S3754, S3755, S3756, S3757, S3758, S3759 [15AP], S3775, S3779, S3780, S3787, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3798, S3799, S3810, S3811, S3812, S3833, S3844, S3845, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3858, S3859, S3860, S3861, S3862 [18AP], S3868, S3880, S3881, S3883, S3884, S3886, S3887, S3888, S3890, S3891, S3892, S3942, S3943, S3944, S3945, S3946, S3952, S3953, S3954, S3955 [19AP], S3966, S3971, S3981, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3993, S3995, S3996, S3997, S3998, S4000, S4001, S4004, S4005, S4006, S4007, S4037 [20AP], S4080, S4081, S4086, S4087, S4135, S4136 [21AP], H1417, H1418 [14MR], H1452, H1455, H1457, H1458, H1467, H1472, H1476, H1477, H1479, H1481, H1482, H1484, H1489, H1491, H1495, H1496, H1497, H1510 [15MR], H1515, H1517, H1518 [16MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), consideration (H. Res. 151), H1433, H1434 [15MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 258), H2994 [5MY]
Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 237), H8061 [15SE]
Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H5964 [18JY], H5991, H6025, H6027, H6039, H6041, H6042, H6044, H6046, H6047, H6048, H6050, H6052, H6056, H6057, H6058, H6068, H6069, H6070 [19JY], H6118, H6119, H6122, H6123, H6125, H6126, H6127, H6129, H6130, H6136, H6140, H6142, H6144, H6145, H6147, H6155 [20JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), consideration (H. Res. 365), H5980, H5981 [19JY]
———encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (S. Res. 104), S9195, S9202 [27JY]
Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3172, S3173, S3175, S3177, S3185, S3186, S3188, S3190, S3191, S3192, S3222, S3223, S3225, S3226 [5AP], S3241, S3243, S3255, S3259, S3260, S3261, S3319, S3320, S3321, S3323, S3324, S3326, S3327, S3328, S3329, S3330, S3331, S3332, S3335, S3336 [6AP]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8333, S8387, S8388 [15JY], S8395, S8397, S8400, S8401, S8402, S8409, S8416, S8428, S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432, S8433, S8434, S8435 [18JY], S8452, S8453, S8454, S8455, S8456, S8465, S8470, S8472, S8473, S8492, S8493, S8494, S8495, S8496, S8497 [19JY], S8510, S8517, S8522, S8527, S8529, S8531, S8532, S8533, S8535, S8574, S8575 [20JY], S9275 [28JY], H5252, H5253 [27JN], H5296, H5298, H5303, H5306, H5307, H5317, H5323, H5331, H5332, H5335, H5339, H5340, H5341, H5342, H5343, H5344, H5345, H5347, H5348, H5349, H5362, H5363 [28JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), consideration (H. Res. 341), H5272 [28JN]
House of Representatives: express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (H. Res. 612), consideration (H. Res. 619), H11893 [16DE]
Iran Nonproliferation Act: make amendments relative to International Space Station payments (S. 1713), S12550 [8NO]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (S. 50), S7919 [1JY]
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]
U.N.: reform (H.R. 2745), H4618, H4630, H4632, H4633, H4634, H4636, H4638, H4639, H4640 [16JN], H4661, H4662, H4665, H4667, H4669, H4671, H4672, H4674, H4675, H4678, H4679, H4681, H4682, H4683, H4684 [17JN]
Analyses
Convention Against Torture Implementation Act (S. 654), S3008 [17MR]
Legislation Authorizing the Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq (2002), H10997-H10999 [18NO]
Appointments
British-American Interparliamentary Group, S1882 [1MR], H5216 [27JN]
British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S9585 [29JY]
Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S1693 [17FE], S9942 [12SE], H1000 [8MR], H8627 [29SE]
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S6588 [14JN], H603 [15FE], H757 [17FE]
Conferees: H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, S4094 [21AP], H2520 [26AP]
———H.R. 3057, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8536 [20JY], H9330 [27OC]
Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, S677 [31JA]
Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S2500 [10MR], S3195 [5AP], S6172 [7JN], H2081 [14AP], H4273 [8JN]
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, S1693 [17FE], S2500 [10MR], S5450 [18MY], S5743 [23MY], S12412 [4NO]
North Atlantic Assembly, H575 [10FE], H1684 [17MR]
Russia-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S1693 [17FE]
Senate National Security Working Group, S105 [20JA], S1218 [9FE], S1693 [17FE], S7943 [1JY]
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S1309 [10FE]
Articles and editorials
Abu Ghraib Accountability, S845 [2FE]
Abu Ghraib Whitewash, H3090 [10MY]
Aid Workers Say Niger Crisis Illustrates Need for Reform, E1706 [29JY]
American Witness, S1939 [2MR]
America's Anti-Torture Tradition, S14427 [30DE]
America's DNA, E1175 [8JN]
Andijon Show Trial Proceedings—Testimony of Hostages, Accusations Against the U.S. and Press, S10921 [4OC]
Annan—Adopt U.N. Reform Package, E1470 [12JY]
Assault on Murtha Should Alarm Us All, S14175 [20DE]
Back on Track, E770 [26AP]
Battered Fallujah Key to Iraq, S4389 [27AP]
Belize—Small Country, Big Progress, E1568 [21JY]
Brazil Mulls Drug Patent Theft as an AIDS Antidote, E1436 [1JY]
Caribbean May Defy ``Overwhelming Odds''—As Region Seeks To Improve People's Living Standards in Challenging Times, E1126 [26MY]
Central Asia—Weekly News Wrap, S10920 [4OC]
China Builds a Smaller Stronger Military—Modernization Could Alter Regional Balance of Power, Raising Stakes for U.S., S3882 [19AP]
China Ought To Allow More Flexibilty in Its Exchange Rate, Sooner Rather Than Later, S3474 [12AP]
CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons, S12433-S12435 [7NO], H9536-H9538 [2NO], H11866 [15DE]
Civic Responsibility, S6905 [21JN]
Colombia's Capitulation, H5974 [19JY]
Dal Khalsa Observe R-Day as ``Betrayal Day'' in Amritsar, E128 [1FE]
Day 113 of the President's Silence, E887 [5MY]
Decoding Mr. Bush's Details, H10164 [15NO]
Degrading Policy, S941 [3FE]
Dollar Jitters, S2062 [4MR]
Drug War Fails To Dent U.S. Supply, H5287 [28JN]
Egypt's Gamble, S1399 [15FE]
Embed Cavallaro Sees War From the Inside, S4388 [27AP]
Ethiopia Is Struggling for Democracy, S8933 [26JY]
European Union Imposes Sanctions on Uzbekistan, S10919 [4OC]
Fellowship Fosters Diversity—Rangel Fellowship Focuses on Foreign Service, E1548 [20JY]
Final Departure of Chairman Yasser Arafat, E225 [14FE]
Florida's Zeal Against Castro Is Losing Heat, E1571 [21JY]
For Rhode Island's Reed, Codels Are Solitary, S4389 [27AP]
Foreign Service Agency Wrongly Withdraws Award From Amb. Evans, E1235 [15JN]
45 Dead, Dozens Wounded in Guerrilla Attacks, H4964 [22JN]
Freedom and International Marketing, E910 [9MY]
Go Higher on Abu Ghraib—Top Officials Shouldn't Escape Responsibility, H3090 [10MY]
Gonzales Rewrites Laws of War, S844 [2FE]
Grenada Needs All the Help It Can Get, E1721 [29JY]
Guantanamo Desperation Seen in Suicide Attempts, S12417 [7NO]
Help Africans Help Themselves in Sudan, S12124 [1NO]
Helping the Least of These—Cancel Africa's Debt and Share the Wealth, E1390 [28JN]
How Much To Feed a Dragon, E1278 [17JN]
Improvised Explosives Becoming More Deadly in Iraq, S4387 [27AP]
In Gaza, a Test Case for Peace, E1575 [22JY], E1619 [27JY]
``In Larger Freedom''—Decision Time at the UN, S7883-S7885 [1JY]
In Walling Off Software Market, China Forgets Trade Goes Two Ways, E1365 [27JN]
Jerusalem Cloakroom #178—The Impact of Disengagement of U.S. Interests, E1292 [20JN]
Khalistan Demand Raised on Genocide Day, E1309 [21JN]
Let's Talk About Iraq, H4735 [20JN]
Malawi Village Underscores Impact of AIDS, H8862 [18OC]
Mann Reverts to Sovereign Punjab Theme, E239 [15FE]
Mann Reverts To Supporting Khalistan, E25 [4JA]
Matter of Honor, S12433 [7NO]
Memo Lets CIA Take Detainees Out of Iraq, S858 [2FE]
Milestone for Democracy, E176 [8FE]
Military Action Won't End Insurgency, Growing Number of U.S. Officers Believe, H4575 [16JN]
Misguided Morality, H12212 [18DE]
Misled About Iraq, Secure It or Leave, S14174 [20DE]
New Swazi Ambassador Hits the Ground Running, E2633 [22DE]
No More Blank Check Wars, E2319 [9NO]
No on Gonzales, S844 [2FE]
Oh, No—Pentagon Loses $2.3 Trillion, H324 [2FE]
On Abu Ghraib, the Big Shots Walk, E895 [5MY]
Opening Argument—The Problems With Alberto Gonzales, S845 [2FE]
Other Voices on the Gaza Pullout—How History Repeats Itself, E2060 [7OC]
Our Enemy's Face, S10231 [20SE]
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]
Pentagon Wasted Supplies, GAO Finds, H4576 [16JN]
Pepsi Warehouse Burned in Visa Denial Uproar, E566 [7AP]
Plan That Falls Far Short of Global Needs, E1391 [28JN]
Present at the Disintegration, H12032 [16DE]
Qaeda-Iraq Link U.S. Cited Is Tied to Coercion Claim, S14246 [21DE]
Rebellion Against Abuse, H9563 [3NO]
Rescinding of ``Dissent'' Award Triggers International Uproar, E1234 [15JN]
Results, Not Timetables, Matter in Iraq, S404, S416 [25JA]
Richman? Poorman? Beggarman? Thief?, E1435 [1JY]
Riverside Cathedral, a Platform for Truth—A Search for Africa's Development and the Role of Nelson Mandela, E1467 [12JY]
Second Triangle Is Built in Iraq, S4388 [27AP]
Senators Encouraged by Progress in Iraq, S4386 [27AP]
Senior U.S. Official Visits Unsettled Haiti, E1199 [9JN]
Silence in the Face of Truth—Downing Street Memo, H4577-H4579 [16JN]
Staying What Course?, E1004 [17MY]
Sudan's Farmers Hunger for U.S. Aid, S3967 [20AP]
Supporting Our Troops, E2450-E2452 [6DE]
Suspicious Treatment, H4835 [21JN]
Test of Wills—Burmese Captive Who Will Not Budge, H4815 [21JN]
Top Officers in Abu Ghraib Case Cleared, E808 [28AP]
Trade Deficit Hits Record, Threatening U.S. Growth, H11873 [15DE]
``Translators Are a Special Target'', S4386 [27AP]
Triumph of Neoconservatives in Iraq, H8336 [22SE]
Trouble at Turtle Bay, H4547 [15JN]
Two Top Directors Leave Colombia's Secret Police as Scandal Mounts, H9646 [4NO]
U.S. Advises Weapons Inspectors To Leave Iraq, H10790 [17NO]
U.S. Forces Thwart Major Escape in Southern Iraq, S4387 [27AP]
U.S. ``Loses'' $9bn in Iraq, H323 [2FE]
U.S. Military To Build Four Giant New Bases in Iraq, H4039 [25MY]
U.S. Running `Archipelago' of Secret Prisons—Amensty International, H11866 [15DE]
U.S. To Leave Uzbek Air Base—Official, S10920 [4OC]
United Nations Strategy as a Resolution of the Iraq Crisis, H4963 [22JN]
United We Stand, S7883 [1JY]
Uzbeks Stop Working With U.S. Against Terrorism, S10920 [4OC]
Vote on Mr. Gonzales, S942 [3FE]
War Must Be a Local Issue, E2379 [17NO]
War To Be Proud Of—The Case for Overthrowing Saddam Was Unimpeachable. Why, Then, Is the Administration Tongue-Tied?, S9787 [8SE]
When the C.I.A. Played by the Rules, S12385 [4NO]
Who's Paying for Our Patriotism?, H7796 [8SE]
Why the Black Caucus, the Bush White House and CARICOM Should Become Engaged in Haiti, E1504 [15JY]
Winter in Kashmir, S13308 [18NO]
With Freedom Comes Politics, S11606 [20OC]
Withdraw From Iraq, E1163 [8JN]
Wrong Attorney General, S941 [3FE]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: eradicate poppy plant (see H.R. 1437), H1694 [17MR]
Africa: establish responsible energy policy towards the Gulf of Guinea region in West Africa (see H. Con. Res. 229), H7561 [28JY]
———implement measures to help alleviate poor living conditions (see H.R. 3175), H5601 [30JN]
———provide assistance for small and medium enterprises in sub-Saharan African countries (see H.R. 4319), H10225 [15NO]
———recognize importance of addressing extreme poverty, impact of HIV/AIDS on the economy, need for safe blood supply, and congratulate Philadelphia, PA, for hosting the ``Live 8 2005'' concert (see H. Res. 349), H5603 [30JN]
Africa-America Institute: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 261), H8734 [6OC]
———tribute (see S. Con. Res. 47), S8949 [26JY]
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]
Anti-Slavery Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 90), H587 [14FE]
Appropriations: establish reporting requirements for funds made available for military operations or reconstruction efforts in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 871), H719 [16FE]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (see H.R. 1268), H1416 [14MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), consideration (see H. Res. 151), H1416 [14MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 258), H2975 [4MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4869 [10MY]
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]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 338), S13787 [16DE] (see H. Con. Res. 287), H9425 [28OC]
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]
Arms control: improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and U.S. nonproliferation operations (see S. 313), S1115 [8FE]
———promote the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 373), H6205 [20JY]
———provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (see S. 1949), S12127 [1NO]
———reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 1348), H1621 [16MR]
Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 1217), H1368 [10MR]
Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see S. Res. 319), S13161 [17NO] (see H. Res. 561), H10909 [17NO]
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 550), H10157 [10NO]
Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa (see H. Res. 279), H3331 [16MY]
Aung San Suu Kyi: tribute (see S. Res. 174), S6741 [16JN]
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]
Bolton, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 260), H2978 [4MY]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces (see H. Res. 590), H11220 [7DE]
Brazil: terminate designation as a beneficiary developing country (see H.R. 3141), H5599 [30JN]
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]
———urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 33), S739 [1FE]
Caribbean Basin Port Assistance Program: establish (see S. 744), S3413 [11AP]
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]
Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 237), H7814 [8SE]
Children and youth: provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see S. 350), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 1409), H1693 [17MR]
China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see S. 295), S979 [3FE] (see H.R. 1575), H1894 [12AP]
———authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 3100), H5434 (see H.R. 3100), H5478 [29JN]
———clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (see H.R. 1498), H1844 [6AP]
———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]
———deepen the peaceful business and cultural relationship with the U.S. (see S. 1117), S5921 [25MY]
———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 2414), H3435 [17MY] (see H.R. 3004), H4895 [21JN]
———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 83), H983 [3MR]
———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 728), H523 [9FE]
China, Republic of: enhance security (see H. Con. Res. 219), H6934 [27JY]
———oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law (see S. Con. Res. 21), S2995 [17MR] (see S. Con. Res. 24), S3105 [20MR] (see S. Res. 220), S9285 [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 98), H1509 [15MR]
———oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law (see H. Con. Res. 70), H796 [17FE]
———oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law and reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 76), H796 [17FE]
———resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 69), H719 [16FE]
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 (see H.R. 112), H75 [4JA]
Classified information: request Executive Office of the President and Dept. of State to transmit documents relative to communications with United Kingdom officials on U.S. policy towards Iraq (see H. Res. 375), H6328 [21JY]
Colleges and universities: establish a pilot program of Afghanistan scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 344), H194 [25JA]
———establish a pilot program of Central Asian scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 343), H194 [25JA]
———improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (see S. 455), S1623 [17FE]
Committee on Government Reform (House): hold hearings on intelligence relating to the rationale for the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 616), H11879 [15DE]
Committees of the House: establish a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism (see H. Res. 116), H719 [16FE]
———establish a select committee to oversee, investigate, and maximize the necessarily significant appropriations expended to win the war on terrorism, especially within Afghanistan and Iraq (see H. Res. 589), H11220 [7DE]
Compact of Free Association: amend (see S. 1830), S11212 [6OC]
Computers: oppose control by U.N. and other international organizations over the Internet (see S. Res. 273), S11422 [17OC] (see S. Res. 316), S12839 [15NO] (see S. Res. 323), S13361 [18NO]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: promote relief, security, and democracy (see S. 2125), S13786 [16DE]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 67), H353 [2FE]
Cote d'Ivoire: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 266), H8809 [7OC]
Council of Representatives of Iraq: encourage debate and vote on continued presence of U.S. military in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 321), H12049 [16DE]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over a tort action brought by an alien (see S. 1874), S11422 [17OC]
———ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (see S. Res. 92), S3105 [20MR] (see H. Res. 97), H630 [15FE]
Croatia: recommend integration into NATO (see H. Res. 529), H9555 [2NO]
Cuba: anniversary of human rights crackdown (see H. Con. Res. 81), H941 [2MR]
———bar certain additional restrictions on travel and remittances (see H.R. 2617), H4072 [25MY]
———call for release of political prisoners (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3893 [24MY]
———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]
———clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products (see S. 634), S2846 [16MR] (see H.R. 1339), H1621 [16MR]
———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (see S. Res. 140), S5071 [12MY] (see H. Res. 193), H1846 [6AP]
———extradition to U.S. of William Morales and certain other individuals (see H.R. 332), H194 [25JA]
———grant waiver to allow Cuban nationals to play professional baseball in the U.S. (see H.R. 209), H78 [4JA]
———lift trade embargo (see H.R. 208), H78 [4JA] (see H.R. 579), H351 [2FE]
———lift travel restrictions (see S. 894), S4184 [25AP] (see H.R. 1814), H2548 [26AP]
———prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities (see H.R. 3064), H5176 [24JN]
———temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gifts, and family travel to allow Cuban Americans to assist relatives in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis (see H. Con. Res. 206), H5740 [12JY]
Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 603), H11654 [14DE]
Democracy: 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]
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]
———expedite success of U.S. in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 184), H4984 [22JN]
Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see S. 1862), S11313 [7OC] (see H.R. 2730), H4141 [26MY]
Dept. of HHS: address health care needs of residents of U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 1319), H1508 [15MR]
Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (see S. 1756), S10378 [22SE] (see H.R. 3760), H7947 [14SE]
Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2601), H3893 [24MY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), consideration (see H. Res. 365), H5962 [18JY]
———build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (see S. 209), S647 [31JA] (see H.R. 1361), H1690 [17MR]
———carry out activities that promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries, while promoting economic development (see S. 883), S4108 [21AP]
———encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (see S. Res. 104), S3481 [12AP] (see H. Res. 192), H1846 [6AP]
———establish a program to bolster mutual security and safety of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico (see S. 853), S4021 [20AP] (see H.R. 2672), H4139 [26MY]
———permit eligibility in certain circumstances for an officer or employee of a foreign government to receive a reward under the Dept. of State Rewards Program (see H.R. 2329), H3260 [12MY]
———provide certain authorities (see H.R. 4436), H11109 [6DE]
———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S. and persuade countries to issue machine-readable passports that comply with a uniform document identity standard (see H.R. 4120), H9043 [20OC]
———require a quadrennial review of the diplomatic strategy and structure and determine the best means to fulfill its mission in the future (see H.R. 1746), H2394 [20AP]
———seek establishment of a conference where Iranian nationals who oppose the policies of the Government of Iran can discuss the future of the Government of Iran (see H.R. 4242), H9962 [7NO]
———submit report outlining steps taken and plans made to end Turkey's blockade of Armenia (see H.R. 3103), H5434 (see H.R. 3103), H5478 [29JN]
———support creation of the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (see H. Res. 171), H1695 [17MR]
Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (see S. 600), S2482 [10MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency (see S. 984), S4869 [10MY] (see S. 1048), S5300 [17MY] (see H.R. 2208), H3112 [10MY]
Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 492), S1930 [2MR] (see H.R. 1973), H2735 [28AP]
Disasters: develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and improve existing communication of tsunami warnings to all potentially affected nations (see S. 34), S142 [24JA] (see H.R. 499), H285 [1FE]
———develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (see S. 452), S1623 [17FE] (see H.R. 890), H791 [17FE]
———mourn the loss of life caused by floods and mudslides in Central America and Mexico and provide assistance to affected people (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9362 [27OC]
———provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and for reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (see H.R. 1550), H1893 [12AP]
———provide assistance to develop early warning systems worldwide for disasters and improve communication of warnings to all potentially affected nations (see H.R. 396), H234 [26JA]
Diseases: establish a global network for avian influenza surveillance among wild birds nationally and internationally to combat the growing threat of bird flu (see S. 1912), S11768 [24OC] (see H.R. 4476), H11326 [8DE]
———provide assistance to countries to combat tuberculosis, malaria, and other infectious diseases (see S. 950), S4546 [28AP]
Drugs: encourage the President to convene an international conference to develop more effective means to deal with growing threat of methamphetamine and synthetic drug precursor chemicals (see H. Res. 566), H10909 [17NO]
Ecology and environment: encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S.J. Res. 5), S1514 [16FE]
Education: establish an international education policy to foster understanding among nations, promote a terror-free world, further U.S. foreign policy and national security, and enhance U.S. world leadership (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1621 [16MR]
———establish the Universal Education Account and the Universal Education Corp., to promote global education reform (see H.R. 3930), H8513 [28SE]
———support up-to-date teaching of developments in modern day Russia in U.S. secondary schools (see H. Res. 609), H11654 [14DE]
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]
———condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 210), S8826 [25JY] (see H. Res. 384), H6650 [26JY]
———condition foreign assistance on meaningful political reforms (see H. Res. 413), H7562 [28JY]
———replace U.S. military assistance with economic support fund assistance (see H.R. 1670), H2102 [14AP]
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund: authorize additional appropriations (see H.R. 1476), H1777 [5AP]
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]
Europe: foster cross-border cooperation in Northern Europe (see H.R. 1026), H846 [1MR]
———recognize anniversary of the New Transatlantic Agenda, acknowledge continued importance of transatlantic partnership between the U.S. and Europe, and promote new initiatives to strengthen that partnership (see H. Res. 77), H523 [9FE]
European Union: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 131), H1969 [13AP]
———welcome leadership to U.S.-European Union Summit and encourage cooperation on political and economic issues (see S. Res. 178), S6826 [20JN]
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: extend appropriations and spending programs and provide an additional extension if implementing legislation is not submitted for World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round (see H.R. 4332), H10226 [15NO]
FDA: reaffirm position on sanitary and phytosanitary guidelines for vitamin and mineral food supplements adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (see H. Res. 562), H10909 [17NO]
Foreign aid: establish centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries (see H.R. 2957), H4721 [17JN]
———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4465), H11219 [7DE]
———prohibit funding for loans to or projects within a country until all extradition requests are honored for individuals accused of crimes punishable by life imprisonment or death (see H.R. 1939), H2647 [27AP]
———prohibit U.S. assistance to develop any rail connections or railway-related connections through certain cities in Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, and Turkey that exclude cities in Armenia (see H.R. 3361), H6204 [20JY]
———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 4558), H11879 [15DE]
———provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1996), H2736 [28AP]
———support international hunger relief efforts and use resources and diplomatic leverage to secure food aid for countries in need (see S. Res. 227), S9468 [29JY]
Foreign Assistance Act: improve voluntary family planning programs in developing countries (see H.R. 4188), H9472 [1NO]
Foreign countries: improve U.S. stabilization and reconstruction capabilities relative to countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife or threatened with instability (see S. 192), S574 [26JA]
———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]
———remove all embargoes on food, medicine, and medical supplies (see H.R. 1527), H1845 [6AP]
Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (see S. 377), S1413 [15FE] (see H.R. 3157), H5600 [30JN]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 3057), H5175 [24JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), consideration (see H. Res. 341), H5251 [27JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 532), H9640 [3NO]
Foreign Service Grievance Board: clarify procedures (see S. 1905), S11665 [20OC]
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]
———impose limits on U.S. foreign debt (see S. 355), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 746), H581 [10FE]
———prohibit entry or negotiations to enter into any bilateral or regional trade agreement for two years (see H.R. 4407), H11033 [18NO]
———protect small businesses from increased tariffs or other retaliatory actions taken by the U.S. during a trade dispute (see H.R. 3362), H6204 [20JY]
———provide relief from certain practices by other countries (see H.R. 3306), H5913 [14JY]
———require additional tariffs on products of any nonmarket economy country until certified as a market economy country, and deposit amounts generated from such tariffs into the Social Security trust funds (see H.R. 1450), H1694 [17MR]
———require President to take necessary steps to create a more balanced trade relationship with countries with whom the trade deficit exceeds a certain amount for three consecutive years (see H.R. 4405), H11033 [18NO]
Gabon: urge holding of orderly, peaceful, and free and fair Presidential elections (see H. Res. 554), H10226 [15NO]
Garang de Mabior, John: tribute (see H. Res. 496), H8846 [17OC]
Georgia, Republic of: express support for South Ossetian Peace Plan and the successful and peaceful reintegration of the region into the Republic of Georgia (see S. Res. 344), S14317 [21DE]
Haiti: establish a program to provide economic and infrastructure reconstruction assistance (see H.R. 611), H410 [8FE]
———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 945), H794 [17FE]
Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (see H.R. 4591), H12048 [16DE]
———prepare comprehensive strategy for international negotiations to reduce global mercury use to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment (see S. Res. 64), S1624 [17FE]
Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (see S.J. Res. 19), S5301 [17MY]
House Democracy Assistance Commission: establish (see H. Res. 135), H984 [3MR]
House of Representatives: consider policy options regarding U.S. policy in Iraq (see H. Res. 625), H12049 [16DE]
———establish a staff exchange program with the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada (see H. Res. 44), H196 [25JA]
———express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (see H. Res. 612), H11879 [15DE]
———express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (H. Res. 612), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H12047 [16DE]
Hugo, Chavez: condemn anti-democratic actions and support aspirations of the democratic forces in Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 328), H12289 [18DE]
Human rights: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 296), H10156 [10NO]
———prohibit expulsion, return, or extradition of persons by the U.S. to countries engaging in torture (see S. 654), S2994 [17MR]
———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]
Hungary: recognize anniversary of Hungarian Revolution and reaffirm friendship between the people and governments of the U.S. and Hungary (see H. Res. 479), H8734 [6OC]
IMF: investigate allegations of currency exchange rate manipulation by the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 270), S11212 [6OC]
———require appropriations to cover the estimated subsidy costs of monetary resources provided by the U.S. (see H.R. 3054), H5100 [23JN]
Immigration: restrict issuance of visas to Saudi Arabian citizens until certification that Saudi Arabia does not discriminate in the issuance of visas on the basis of religious affiliation or heritage (see H.R. 604), H353 [2FE]
Immigration and Nationality Act: exempt boilermakers from the numerical limitation applicable to nonimmigrants issued a visa or provided status (see H.R. 3644), H7613 [29JY]
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: commend continuing improvement in relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 364), H5963 [18JY]
———encourage permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 83), H523 [9FE]
———promote global energy security through increased cooperation with India on diversification, alternative fuels, clean coal technologies, and energy efficiency (see S. 1950), S12128 [1NO]
Indonesia: express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in Bali, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism (see S. Res. 264), S10972 [4OC]
———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 economic relations: provide for cancellation of debts owed to international financial institutions by heavily indebted poor countries (see S. 1320), S7520 [28JN] (see H.R. 3191), H5602 [30JN]
———provide for cancellation of debts owed to international financial institutions by poor countries (see H.R. 1130), H983 [3MR]
Iran: address ongoing nuclear efforts relative to threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3694 [19MY]
———condemn imprisonment of Ali Akbar Ganji and continuous human rights violations against the Iranian people (see H. Res. 414), H7562 [28JY]
———encourage divestiture of current investments, discourage future investments, and require disclosure to investors information relating to such investments (see H.R. 1743), H2394 [20AP]
———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]
———make information on certain investments in the energy sector available to the public (see S. 299), S1049 [7FE]
———provide for payment of certain claims against Iranian Government (see H.R. 3358), H6204 [20JY]
———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4486 [14JN]
Iran Nonproliferation Act: amend (see S. 1976, 1976), S12526 [8NO]
———make amendments relative to International Space Station payments (see S. 1713), S10119 [15SE] (see H.R. 4003), H8733 [6OC]
Iraq: call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces (see H. Res. 571), H11035 [18NO]
———call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces (H. Res. 571), consideration (see H. Res. 572), H11032 [18NO]
———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]
———declare U.S. policy to not maintain a long-term or permanent military presence (see H.R. 3142), H5599 (see H. Con. Res. 197), H5603 [30JN]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (see S. Res. 171), S6481 [14JN] (see H.J. Res. 55), H4655 [16JN] (see H.J. Res. 70), H9102 [25OC] (see H.J. Res. 73), H10909 [17NO] (see H. Con. Res. 35), H236 [26JA]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 55), consideration (see H. Res. 543), H10145 [9NO]
———extend the termination date of Office of the Special Inspector General of Iraq Reconstruction and provide additional funds for the Office (see S. 1371), S7909 [1JY]
———provide for a comprehensive, new strategy for success that includes a sustainable political solution and the redeployment of U.S. forces tied to specific political and military benchmarks (see S. 1993), S12681 [10NO]
———require U.S. assistance for the repair, maintenance, or construction of transportation infrastructure to be provided in the form of loans subject to repayment in full (see H.R. 1686), H2148 [19AP]
Ireland: conduct an economic impact study on the dual gateway policy of Ireland before the U.S. takes any action that could lead to the discontinuation of the policy (see H.R. 1497), H1844 [6AP]
Israel: recognize suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians and acknowledge sacrifices made by settlers who voluntarily left the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 448), H8088 [15SE]
Italy: express thanks to the city and people of Rome for efforts during the funeral observances of Pope John Paul II (see H. Res. 358), H5740 [12JY]
Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 68), H719 [16FE]
———urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see S. Con. Res. 67), S13362 [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 311), H11220 [7DE]
Jordan: condemn terrorist attacks in Amman (see H. Res. 546), H10156 [10NO]
———condemn terrorist bombings in Amman and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 309), S12682 [10NO]
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]
———recognize efforts to reduce threat of weapons of mass destruction through cooperation in the Nunn-Lugar/Cooperative Threat Reduction Program and celebrate anniversary of removal of all nuclear weapons (see S. Res. 122), S4184 [25AP]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: express appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognize the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center (see S. Con. Res. 56), S10797 [30SE] (see H. Con. Res. 265), H8809 [7OC]
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]
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]
Korea, Republic of: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program (see H.R. 4304), H10156 [10NO]
Kosovo: agreement on future status (see S. Res. 237), S10037 [14SE] (see H. Res. 634), H12168 [17DE]
———anniversary of ethnic violence (see H. Res. 172), H1695 [17MR]
———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]
Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 115), H75 [4JA]
Law enforcement: ordera 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]
Lebanon: condemn acts of terrorism, call for removal of Syrian troops, consider imposing additional sanctions against Syria, and support democracy efforts (see S. Res. 77), S2384 [9MR]
———investigate assassination of Rafik Hariri and urge withdrawal of Syrian troops (see S. Res. 63), S1624 [17FE]
———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]
———prohibit assistance unless the Government of Lebanon extradites Mohammed Ali Hammadi to the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), H13188 [22DE]
———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]
Legislative branch of the Government: require Members of Congress and legislative branch employees to report all contact with representatives of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism (see S. 1972), S12447 [7NO]
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]
Libya: strengthen U.S. relations, facilitate integration into the international community, and encourage positive change in Libyan society (see H.R. 1453), H1729 (see H.R. 1453), H1735 [20MR]
Macedonia: cease distribution of negative and nationalist propaganda and encourage continued negotiations with the U.N. and Greece to determine a mutually acceptable official name (see H. Res. 521), H9362 [27OC]
———encourage continued negotiations with Greece to determine a mutually acceptable official name (see H. Con. Res. 306), H10909 [17NO]
Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 33), S5219 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 164), H3769 [23MY]
Mexico: condemn printing and distribution of racist postage stamps and urge to immediately cease printing and distributing the stamps and recall stamps on the market (see H. Res. 347), H5603 [30JN]
———disapprove U.S.-Mexico Social Security totalization agreement (see H. Con. Res. 50), H523 [9FE] (see H. Res. 20), H79 [4JA]
Middle East: commend democratization and political and economic liberalization of certain countries (see H. Res. 37), H138 [6JA]
———prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza (see H.R. 1143), H1023 [8MR]
Millennium Challenge Act: promote environmental sustainability in the implementation of programs and activities (see H.R. 3916), H8387 [27SE]
———reauthorize (see H.R. 4014), H8807 [7OC]
Millennium Challenge Corp.: require a report on progress toward Millennium Development Goals (see S. 1315), S7428 [27JN]
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]
Month of Global Health: designate (see S. Res. 225), S9468 [29JY]
———observance (see H. Res. 514), H9276 [26OC]
NAFTA: encourage participating countries to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see H. Res. 433), H7814 [8SE]
———withdrawal (see H. Con. Res. 186), H4984 [22JN]
National Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (see H.R. 67), H73 [4JA]
National security: affirm authority to detain foreign nationals as unlawful combatants, enable such persons to challenge the basis for their detention, and establish military tribunals to try such persons (see H.R. 3038), H4984 [22JN]
———disavow the doctrine of preemption (see H. Res. 82), H523 [9FE]
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]
News media: condemn irresponsible and inaccurate journalism and express condolences to the families and victims of the riots in Pakistan and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 156), H3556 [18MY]
Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 252), H8387 [27SE]
Nigeria: conduct thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case (see S. Res. 303), S12682 [10NO]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (see S. 50), S143 [24JA] (see H.R. 1674), H2106 [18AP]
Northern Ireland: condemn violence and criminality by the Irish Republican Army (see S. Res. 84), S2995 [17MR]
———reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see S. Res. 173), S6741 [16JN] (see H. Res. 555), H10226 [15NO]
Nuclear energy: ensure that certain countries sign, ratify, and implement the certain protocols and provide access by International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to their nuclear-related facilities (see H.R. 3184), H5602 [30JN]
———express concern regarding nuclear proliferation with respect to proposed full civilian nuclear cooperation with India (see H. Con. Res. 318), H11879 [15DE]
———prohibit entities that provide nuclear fuel assemblies to Iran from providing such assemblies to the U.S. (see S. 1737), S10233 [20SE]
Nuclear weapons: establish U.S. policy on size of land-based intercontinental ballistic missile force (see S. 1931), S12006 [27OC] (see H.R. 4051), H8808 [7OC]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: clarify conditions for U.S. to become a signatory to any multilateral trade agreement resulting from World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round (see S. Con. Res. 55), S10724 [29SE] (see H. Res. 577), H11035 [18NO]
———ensure that the People's Republic of China complies with its obligations to protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 303), H10909 [17NO]
———initiate a case against the People's Republic of China through the World Trade Organization for violations of intellectual property rights (see S. Res. 142), S5219 [16MY]
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]
Pakistan: prohibit military assistance and the sale, transfer, or licensing of military equipment or technology (see H.R. 1553), H1893 [12AP]
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]
Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 555), S2244 [8MR] (see H.R. 695), H521 [9FE]
Pham Hong Son: call for release by Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 320), H12049 [16DE]
PLO: make unlawful the establishment or maintenance of an office in the U.S. (see H.R. 2036), H2737 [28AP]
Poland: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (see S. 348), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 634, 635), H411 [8FE] (see H. Res. 78), H523 [9FE]
Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (see H.R. 777), H583 [10FE]
Poverty: affirm commitment and leadership of the U.S. to improve the lives of the world's people living in extreme poverty and conditions of misery (see H. Con. Res. 172), H4142 [26MY]
———develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce and eliminate global poverty and require periodic reports on progress toward implementation of the strategy (see H.R. 3605), H7560 [28JY]
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]
Power resources: increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil (see H. Res. 507), H9047 [24OC]
———promote international clean energy development, expand clean energy markets abroad, and engage developing nations in the advancement of sustainable energy use and climate change actions (see S. 745), S3413 [11AP]
Proliferation Security Initiative: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 40), S6022 [26MY]
Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see S. Res. 53), S1345 [14FE]
Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see S. 365), S1260 [10FE] (see S. 2096), S13570 [14DE] (see H.R. 2017), H2737 [28AP]
Romania: improve standard of care of children, resolve pending intercountry adoption cases, and remove barriers to the adoption of orphaned and abandoned children (see H. Res. 578), H11035 [18NO]
Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 1434), H1694 [17MR]
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]
———protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 230), H7561 [28JY]
———urge compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia (see S. Res. 139), S5071 [12MY]
———urge compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia and Moldova and allow border monitoring in the Republic of Georgia (see S. Res. 69), S2004 [3MR]
———urge withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations (see S. Con. Res. 70), S13659 [15DE] (see S. Res. 339), S13787 [16DE] (see H. Con. Res. 312), H11327 [8DE]
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]
Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see S. 1171), S6100 [6JN] (see H.R. 2037), H2737 [28AP]
———prohibit assistance (see H.R. 505), H285 [1FE]
———support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 275), H9275 [26OC]
Singapore: welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism and reconstruction of Iraq, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S7820 [30JN] (see S. Res. 196), S8134 [12JY] (see H. Con. Res. 201), H5603 [30JN]
Social Security: provide congressional oversight and approval of totalization agreements (see H.R. 2339), H3260 [12MY]
Somalia: facilitate lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 3396), H6327 [21JY]
Spain: anniversary of terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid (see S. Res. 76), S2384 [9MR]
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]
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]
———urge the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (see S. Res. 202), S8488 [19JY]
Syria: end occupation of Lebanon (see H. Con. Res. 32), H236 [26JA]
———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]
Tariff Act: repeal dumping and subsidy offset (see H.R. 1121), H983 [3MR]
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]
———treat certain payments made in lieu of income taxes to the European Union as income taxes paid to a foreign country for foreign tax credit (see H.R. 2307), H3198 [11MY]
Terrorism: recognize potential threat of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere and seek support of OAS in combating the proliferation of such organizations (see H. Con. Res. 329), H13189 [22DE]
———require certain measures to be taken against countries of concern regarding terrorist financing (see H.R. 1952), H2734 [28AP]
Textile industry and fabrics: prohibit application of foreign affairs exemption to certain rule making requirements relative to actions of the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (see H.R. 3416), H6431 [25JY]
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: policy concerning supportive actions on the occasion of the Seventh NPT Review Conference (see S. Con. Res. 36), S5778 [23MY] (see H. Con. Res. 133), H2102 [14AP]
Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (see H.R. 857), H718 [16FE]
———commend for assuming the leadership of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and its contribution to the war on terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 65), H630 [15FE]
———reject claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 137), H2471 [21AP]
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]
———anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 192), H5176 [24JN]
———dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (see H. Res. 438), H7949 [14SE]
———limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 14), H71 [4JA]
———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives (see H.R. 4558), H11879 [15DE]
———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1017), H846 [1MR]
———provide a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund for the prevention, remedy, and repair of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 2811), H4295 [8JN]
———reform (see S. 1383), S8134 [12JY] (see S. 1394), S8217 [13JY] (see S. Res. 185), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 2745), H4186 [7JN]
———reform (H.R. 2745), consideration (see H. Res. 319), H4559 [15JN]
———support an Emergency Peace Service capable of intervening in the early stages of a humanitarian crisis (see H. Res. 180), H1696 [17MR]
———terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 1146), H1023 [8MR]
———withhold funding if the U.N. abridges U.S. right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1488), S8948 [26JY] (see H.R. 3436), H6649 [26JY]
———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program (see S. 291), S979 [3FE] (see H.R. 1092), H981 [3MR]
———withhold U.S. contributions pending transfer and public availability of the Independent Inquiry Commmittee Into the Oil-for-Food Program archive of files (see H.R. 4369), H10908 [17NO]
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]
U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 56), H584 [10FE]
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: tribute (see H. Res. 569), H10909 [17NO]
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]
———normal trade relations status (see S. 46), S143 [24JA] (see S. 410), S1513 [16FE] (see S. 632), S2846 [16MR] (see H.R. 885), H791 [17FE] (see H.R. 1053), H940 [2MR] (see H.R. 1170), H1024 [8MR]
United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 193), S7986 [11JY] (see H. Res. 356, 359), H5740 [12JY]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: limit use of surveillance and issuance of search warrants (see S. 737), S3278 [6AP]
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]
———limit allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 3545), H7558 [28JY]
———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]
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]
War Powers Resolution: compliance (see H. Con. Res. 15), H138 [6JA]
World Trade Organization: expand membership in Agreement on Government Procurement and urge the People's Republic of China to enter into immediate negotiations to join that agreement (see H. Con. Res. 203), H5603 [30JN]
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]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3635 [14AP], S3719 [15AP], S3879, S3886, S3888 [19AP]
Conference reports
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3057), H9499-H9533 [2NO]
Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief (H.R. 1268), H2813-H2877 [3MY]
Cost Estimates
Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs appropriations (S. 600): CBO, S3133-S3137 [4AP]
Excerpts
``Against All Hope, a Memoir of Life in Castro's Gulags'': Armando Valladares, E386 [8MR]
Mexico City Policy on International Family Planning Programs Implementation Reports: Congressional Research Service, S3183 [5AP]
Letters
Anniversary of People's Republic of China assault on Roman Catholic Church in Shanghai: Joseph Kung, Cardinal Kung Foundation, E1859 [15SE]
Assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), H10965-H10967 [18NO]
Cambodian repatriation of Montagnards to Vietnam: Representative Leach and Delegate Faleomavaega, Committee on International Relations (House), E1565 [21JY]
Civil liberties violations of Sikhs: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1479 [13JY], E2086 [17OC]
Colombia demobilization of foreign terrorist organizations: Eric L. Olson, Amnesty International (organization), H5975 [19JY]
———Jose M. Vivanco, Human Rights Watch (organization), H5974 [19JY]
Compulsory licensing of the influenza medication, Tamiflu: Representatives Kucinich, Sanders, and Berry, E2374 [16NO]
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 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]
East Asia Security Act: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H5763 [13JY]
———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5764 [13JY]
Efforts to seek transparency of UNESCO World Heritage Committee proceedings: Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), E1674 [29JY]
Food aid programs funding: several Senators, S3966 [20AP]
Hungarian contributions to coalition efforts in Iraq: Andras Simonyi, E348 [3MR]
Improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and U.S. nonproliferation operations: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, S8643 [21JY]
International affairs budget funding: several Representatives, E74 [25JA]
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]
Iran Freedom Support Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, H9375 [28OC]
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]
Luis Posada Carriles' asylum application: several Representatives, E1015 [19MY]
Make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal: several Senators, S7030, S7032 [22JN]
Mass secret cremations in Punjab: Brad Adams, Human Rights Watch (organization), E2273 [3NO]
Nomination of John R. Bolton to be U.N. Ambassador: Margaret Thatcher, S4860 [10MY]
———several former foreign policy and national security officials, S4860 [10MY]
Police brutality against Salvadoran Government officials: Rene A. Leon Rodriguez, Salvadoran Ambassador to the U.S., E1046 [20MY]
———Representatives Kucinich and Grijalva, E1046 [20MY]
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]
Provide certain authorities for the Dept. of State: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), E2591 [17DE]
———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), E2591 [17DE]
Provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority: Americans for Peace Now (organization), H11640 [14DE]
Recommend integration of Croatia into NATO: Edward A. Andrus, National Federation of Croatian Americans, E2528 [14DE]
Repeal of Tariff Act dumping and subsidy offset provisions: Senator Santorum, S13632 [15DE]
———several Senators, S13479 [13DE]
Request for intelligence documents relative to the relationship between Iraq and al-Qaeda: Porter J. Goss, Director of Central Intelligence, S4068 [21AP]
———Senator Levin, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4067, S4068 [21AP]
———Stanley M. Moskowitz, CIA, S4068 [21AP]
Support military personnel in Iraq: Ann B. Sensenich, S13335 [18NO]
Tribute to International Foundation for Election Systems for role in Iraqi elections: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, S2001 [3MR]
U.N. Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism: Senator Sessions, Senate Steering Committee, S11336 [7OC]
———William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S11335 [7OC]
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. participation in international negotiations addressing global climate change under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: several Senators, S14172 [20DE]
U.S. policy relative to direct travel into an airport in Turkish-occupied Northern Cyprus: Matthew A. Reynolds, Dept. of State, S9436 [29JY]
Urge Canada to end commercial hunt for seals: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S825 [1FE]
Urge Russia to withdraw or modify proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H11622 [14DE]
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]
War in Iraq: Mark Thompson, E2427 [18NO]
War Powers Resolution compliance: President Bush, S5775 [23MY]
Lists
Armed Forces members from Montana killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12941 [16NO]
Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H5087-H5092 [23JN], H5227-H5232 [27JN], H5939-H5941 [18JY], H8849 [18OC], H9073 [25OC], H9249 [26OC], H10111 [9NO], E1607 [27JY]
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]
Embassies at which Dept. of State performs commercial function, H4501 [15JN]
National Commission on Terrorism members, H8332 [22SE]
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]
Tentara Nasional Indonesia Participation in the Dept. of Defense International Military Education and Training Program and the Counterterrorism Fellowship Program: Dept. of Defense, S735 [1FE]
Messages
Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators: President Bush, S7611 [29JN], H5473 [29JN]
Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2006: President Bush, S1048 [7FE], H356 [8FE]
Clarification of Executive Orders Prohibiting a Blocked U.S. Person From Making Humanitarian Donations: President Bush, S1504 [16FE], H673 [16FE]
Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission: President Bush, S5246 [16MY]
Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean: President Bush, S5246 [16MY]
Free Trade Agreement Between the U.S. and Oman: President Bush, H8820 [17OC]
Free Trade Agreement Relative to Tariff Treatment of Multi-Chip Integrated Circuits: President Bush, S12837 [15NO], H10187 [15NO]
National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Bush, S5300 [17MY]
National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Bush, S2481 [10MR], S12605 [9NO], H1337 [10MR], H10065 [9NO]
National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Bush, S5531 [19MY]
National Emergency Relative to Liberia: President Bush, H6074 [19JY]
National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Bush, S11557 [19OC], H8951 [19OC]
National Emergency Relative to Nuclear Proliferation in Russia: President Bush, H4708 [17JN]
National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Bush, S12126 [1NO], H9446 [1NO]
National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Bush, S1930 [2MR], H917 [2MR]
Palestinian Security Services and Palestinian Authority Reform: President Bush, S8298 [14JY]
Plan for Securing Nuclear Weapons, Material, and Expertise of the States of the Former Soviet Union: President Bush, S1197 [9FE]
Protocol Amending Extradition Convention With Israel: President Bush, S9995 [13SE]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France: President Bush, S10624 [28SE]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Sweden: President Bush, S12703 [10NO]
State of the Union: President Bush, S878-S881 [2FE]
Tax Convention With Bangladesh: President Bush, S12026 [27OC]
U.N. Convention Against Corruption: President Bush, S12026 [27OC]
U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement: President Bush, H10496 [16NO]
Motions
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3461, S3468 [12AP], S3981 [20AP], H1524 [16MR], H2507 [26AP]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, H3026 [5MY]
Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H6170 [20JY]
Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3247, S3252 [6AP]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), H9310 [27OC]
Iraq: improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H9567 [3NO]
Notices
Travel warning for Haiti: Dept. of State, S8527 [20JY]
Papers
U.N. Charter: Herbert W. Titus (excerpt), E381-E383 [8MR]
Petitions and memorials
Idaho: Security and Freedom Enhancement (SAFE) Act, S13624 [15DE]
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]
Akalis Again Betray Sikh Nation: Council of Khalistan, E2513 [13DE]
Bail Denied for 11 Sikhs Arrested for Hoisting Sikh Flag in Amritsar—Is This Democracy, Freedom of Speech? Council of Khalistan, E240 [15FE]
Council of Khalistan Annual Convention Very Successful: Coucil of Khalistan, E2092 [17OC]
Food Aid to Ethiopia: Joint Relief Partnership (faith-based organization), S4816 [10MY]
Khalistan Flag Hoisted in California, USA, Council of Khalistan, E1479 [13JY]
Malik, Bagri Acquitted of All Charges in Air India Case—Justice Has Been Done Despite Pressure From Indian Regime: Council of Khalistan, E492 [17MR]
Punjab Assembly Debates Terrorism—Amarinder, Badal Should Discuss Freedom for Sikh Nation: Council of Khalistan, E2273 [3NO]
Review of Pre-War Intelligence in Iraq: Senators Roberts and Rockefeller, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S12105 [1NO]
Sikhs Mark Indian Republic Day by Protesting Genocide, Repression: Council of Khalistan, E128 [1FE]
U.S.-China Commission Releases Findings and Recommendations on China's World Trade Organization Record, S3250 [6AP]
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]
Questions and answers
International Monitoring System funding relative to Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty compliance monitoring: Senator Biden and Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State, S8532 [20JY]
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]
———eradicate poppy plant, H4406 [14JN]
———participation of women in elections, H8107 [20SE]
———reduce drug trafficking to eliminate financial support that traffickers provide to terrorist organizations, H5285 [28JN]
———U.S. policy, H4406 [14JN], H5368 [29JN]
Africa: allocation of foreign aid, E426 [10MR], E1165 [8JN], E1430 [1JY]
———establish responsible energy policy towards the Gulf of Guinea region in West Africa, E1534 [19JY]
———establish responsible energy policy towards the Gulf of Guinea region in West Africa (H. Con. Res. 229), E1711 [29JY]
———Ethiopian and Eritrean compliance with agreement to end hostilities and provide for a demarcation of the border between the two countries, E2152 [20OC]
———implement measures to help alleviate poor living conditions (H.R. 3175), E1434 [1JY]
———report on congressional delegation trip to Sudan and Chad, H224 [26JA]
Agriculture: economic impact of Federal regulations on U.S. rice industry, H2724-H2727 [28AP], E841 [3MY]
AID: Child Survival and Health Account funding to combat malaria through reductions in allocation of foreign aid to Egypt, H5261, H5298 [28JN]
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]
Andean Free Trade Agreement (AFTA): potential impact on illegal drug imports into the U.S., H9073 [25OC]
Appropriations: establish reporting requirements for funds made available for military operations or reconstruction efforts in Iraq or Afghanistan (H.R. 871), H611 [15FE]
———make Government-wide rescissions to offset supplemental appropriations, H1476, H1477 [15MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H177 [25JA], H674 [16FE], H722 [17FE], H1426 [15MR], H4556 [15JN]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, H1269 [10MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), H1426, H1436-H1500, H1502, H1503 [15MR], H1512, H1514-H1526 [16MR], H1679, H1684 [17MR], H2506 [26AP], E483, E488, E497, E504, E511 [17MR], E571 [7AP], E620 [12AP]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, H2747, H2778 [3MY], H2984, H2985, H2997-H3027, H3034, H3048, H3049 [5MY], H3063 [10MY], H3239 [12MY], E912 [9MY], E922 [10MY], E969 [13MY], E980 [16MY], E1011 [19MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), consideration (H. Res. 151), H1427-H1435 [15MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 258), H2985-H2995 [5MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 31), H3119, H3120 [11MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), motion to instruct conferees, H2507-H2509 [26AP]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), motion to recommit, H1524 [16MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), unanimous-consent agreement, H1490 [15MR]
———on-budget treatment and reporting requirements relative to future requests for supplemental appropriations for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, H2507-H2509 [26AP]
———require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H7838 [13SE], H8252 [22SE], H8517 [29SE], H8893 [18OC], H8921, H8976 [19OC], H9092-H9094 [25OC], H9960 [7NO], H11202 [7DE]
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]
———express support for members and their families, H2107, H2108 [19AP]
———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]
———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H824 [1MR], H1423, H1424 [15MR], H1686 [17MR], H1755 [5AP], H2129 [19AP], H2991 [5MY], H8738 [7OC], H9559, H9610 [3NO], H11040, H11041 [6DE], H11508 [14DE], H12147 [17DE]
———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H675 [16FE], H4989 [23JN], H5359 [28JN], H5366, H5474-H5478 [29JN], H5941-H5948 [18JY], H6112 [20JY], H9613-H9620 [3NO], H11338 [13DE], H12172 [18DE], E1516 [18JY]
———tribute to families of members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, E2621 [19DE]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H4337 [9JN], H9050, H9052, H9071 [25OC], H9108, H9109 [26OC], H9279, H9336 [27OC], E143 [2FE], E1103 [26MY], E2186 [27OC]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H5087-H5092 [23JN], H5227-H5232 [27JN], H5887 [14JY], H5939-H5941 [18JY], H8849 [18OC], H9073 [25OC], H9249, H9252-H9258 [26OC], E1607 [27JY]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 287), H10111 [9NO], E2214 [28OC]
———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H2556 [27AP], H4375 [13JN]
Armenia: allocation of foreign aid, H5272 [28JN]
———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]
Arms control: nonproliferation policies, H5261 [28JN]
———promote the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons (H. Res. 373), H6177 [20JY]
———reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 1348), E472 [17MR]
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (organization): commend U.S. participation in Forum, H9560 [3NO]
———support Anti-Counterfeiting and Piracy Initiative, E2268 [3NO]
Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa, H3440 [18MY]
Australia: tribute to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, H815 [1MR]
Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (H. Res. 326), H5923-H5925 [18JY], E1580 [22JY]
———U.S. policy, E2069 [7OC]
Belarus: democracy efforts, H3202 [12MY]
———human rights violations, H12148 [17DE]
———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, E2445 [6DE]
Belize: U.S. policy, E1567 [21JY]
Blair, Tony: express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8360 [27SE]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces, E2428 [18NO], E2460 [6DE]
———U.S. policy, H4121 [26MY]
Brazil: terminate designation as a beneficiary developing country (H.R. 3141), E1452 [11JY]
Budget: allocation of funds, H383-H398 [8FE]
———international affairs funding, E74 [25JA]
———treatment of additional appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terror, H4778 [20JN]
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]
Bush, President: speech on Iraq, H5261, H5355, H5357 [28JN], H5368, H5369, H5370, H5372, H5469 [29JN]
———State of the Union Message, H339 [2FE]
———trip to Eastern Europe and Russia, H3116 [11MY]
Cambodia: human rights violations, E2217 [28OC]
———repatriation of Montagnards to Vietnam, E1564 [21JY]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals, E449 [16MR]
Caribbean nations: economic development, E1125 [26MY]
———U.S. policy, E1167 [8JN]
Central America: allocation of foreign aid, H5293 [28JN]
Central Asia: democracy efforts, H2947 [4MY]
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program: tribute, E1548 [20JY]
Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit, E1795 [8SE], E1892 [20SE], E1923 [21SE], E1990 [29SE]
———U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 237), H8061 [15SE], E1871, E1875 [15SE]
Children and youth: guaranteeing the world's children a primary education, H337 [2FE]
———provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (H.R. 1409), H8857-H8864 [18OC], E2166 [25OC], E2210 [28OC]
China, People's Republic of: anniversary of assault on Roman Catholic Church in Shanghai, E1859 [15SE]
———authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful, H3697 [23MY], H6852, H6853, H6856 [27JY]
———authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China, H6054, H6055 [19JY]
———authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China (H.R. 3100), H5760-H5764 [13JY], H5990 [19JY]
———clarify actionability of exchange-rate manipulation under countervailing duty provisions and product-specific safeguard mechanisms of U.S. trade laws (H.R. 1498), H3102-H3105 [10MY], H6451 [26JY]
———condemn comments advocating use of nuclear weapons against the U.S. relative to any confrontation over Republic of China, H6129 [20JY]
———condemn comments advocating use of nuclear weapons against the U.S. relative to any confrontation over Taiwan, H6130 [20JY]
———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]
———impact on world economy, E1277 [17JN]
———international trade policies, H9353 [27OC], E1365 [27JN], E2092 [17OC]
———relations with Republic of China, E242 [15FE]
———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (H.R. 3004), E1653, E1654 [27JY]
———U.S. implementation of safeguards against clothing imports, H3588 [19MY]
———U.S. policy, H3162 [11MY], H3698 [23MY]
———withdraw normal trade relations status (H.R. 728), H497 [9FE]
China, Republic of: Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission visit to Capitol Hill, E1792 [8SE]
———observance of National Day, E1985 [29SE], E2023, E2026, E2029 [6OC], E2058, E2079, E2083 [7OC], E2128 [19OC]
———oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law, E463 [17MR], E678 [18AP], E980 [16MY]
———oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law (H. Con. Res. 98), H1527-H1529 [16MR], E514 [17MR]
———oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law, H816 [1MR], E185 [8FE], E189, E191, E195 [9FE], E224 [10FE], E235, E238 [15FE], E287, E288, E289, E295, E301, E306 [18FE], E316 [1MR], E349, E355, E365 [3MR], E372 [7MR], E377, E378 [8MR], E404, E425 [10MR]
———visit of Nationalist Party leader to the People's Republic of China, E770 [26AP]
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]
Classified information: request Executive Office of the President and Dept. of State to transmit documents relative to communications with United Kingdom officials on U.S. policy towards Iraq (H. Res. 375), E1963 [27SE]
Colombia: allocation of foreign aid, H9671 [4NO]
———civil liberties violations of Afro-Colombians, E1182 [9JN], E1507 [15JY]
———right-wing paramilitary forces demobilization funding, H5973, H5979 [19JY], H9646 [4NO]
Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the U.S. Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction: report, E715 [21AP]
Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute to Subcommittee on Defense staff, H1526 [16MR]
Committees of the House: establish a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism, H1453-H1457, H1463 [15MR], H1512, H1519 [16MR], H2985, H2988, H2990-H2995, H3019 [5MY], H4928-H4932 [22JN]
———establish a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism (H. Res. 116), H1207 [9MR]
Congo, Democratic Republic of: U.N. peacekeeping scandal, E386 [8MR]
Congress: staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E167 [8FE]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: funding, H4612 [16JN], E1317 [23JN]
Cote d'Ivoire: democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 266), E2082 [7OC]
Council of Representatives of Iraq: encourage debate and vote on continued presence of U.S. military in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 321), H11884 [16DE]
Courts: ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (H. Res. 97), H1405 [14MR]
Croatia: recommend integration into NATO (H. Res. 529), H11618-H11621 [14DE]
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, H592 [15FE], H945 [3MR], H1513 [16MR], H4053 [25MY], E31 [6JA], E48 [20JA], E95 [26JA], E143 [2FE], E220 [10FE], E294 [18FE], E376 [8MR], E415 [10MR], E510 [17MR], E515 [20MR], E541 [5AP], E658, E659 [15AP], E736 [22AP], E816 [28AP], E893 [5MY], E962 [13MY], E1000 [17MY], E1050 [20MY], E1120 [26MY], E1195 [9JN], E1269 [17JN], E1334 [24JN], E1440 [1JY], E1496 [15JY], E1585 [22JY], E1714 [29JY], E1794 [8SE], E1871 [15SE], E1940 [22SE], E1999 [29SE], E2053 [7OC], E2118 [18OC], E2197 [27OC], E2276 [4NO], E2336 [10NO], E2399 [18NO], E2494 [8DE], E2592 [17DE]
———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]
———clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products, E1413 [30JN]
———clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products (H.R. 1339), H1946 [13AP], H2726 [28AP], H4192 [8JN]
———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (H. Res. 193), H3068-H3071 [10MY], H3167 [11MY]
———extradition to U.S. of William Morales and certain other individuals, H4509 [15JN]
———human rights violations, E1596 [25JY]
———lift trade embargo, H5499-H5501 [30JN]
———lift trade embargo (H.R. 579), E137 [2FE]
———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]
———prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities, H5495-H5497 [30JN]
———provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals, H4301 [9JN]
———regulations relative to shipment of agricultural commodities or products from the U.S., E33 [6JA]
———require U.S. Interests Section to publicize the names of fugitives and rewards for their capture, H6144, H6145 [20JY]
———temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gifts, and family travel to allow Cuban Americans to assist relatives in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis (H. Con. Res. 206), E1571 [21JY]
———U.S. policy, E1631 [27JY]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6176, H6178 [20JY]
———Turkish occupation settlement plan, E1549 [20JY]
Democracy: 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]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H2533 [26AP]
Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, H758 [17FE], H3918 [25MY]
———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding through reductions in national missile defense system funding, H4740-H4742 [20JN]
———elimination of nation's stockpile of chemical weapons, E1903 [20SE]
———emergency designation for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and war on terrorism funding, H4735 [20JN]
———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]
———expand the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program to include Libya and Pakistan, H3881 [24MY]
———Iraqi security forces training, H4405 [14JN], H9050 [25OC]
———Iraqi security forces training funding, H4757 [20JN]
———Iraqi security forces training funding through reductions in national missile defense system funding, H4745-H4747 [20JN]
———judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror, H12207, H12210 [18DE], E2654 [30DE]
———limit interventionist role in international conflicts, H12034 [16DE]
———preclude procurements from companies benefiting from illegal foreign subsidies, H12203 [18DE]
———prohibit use of funding for activities in Uzbekistan, H4769-H4771 [20JN]
———rehabilitation of overseas equipment funding, H1497 [15MR]
———require the President to submit proposals to inform Congresss of certain classified clandestine military activities in terrorist-sponsored countries, H1515 [16MR]
———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 Energy: International Fusion Energy Project funding, H3869 [24MY], H10060 [9NO]
Dept. of Justice: Justice Assistance Grant Program funding through reductions in U.N. funding, H4471 [14JN]
Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (H.R. 3760), H7872 [14SE]
Dept. of State: Active Response Corps funding, H6040, H6041 [19JY]
———American Corners Program funding, H4433 [14JN]
———Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding for Colombia, H5307-H5317 [28JN]
———Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding for Peru, H5291, H5292 [28JN]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), H5937 [18JY], H5983-H6074, H6077 [19JY], H6113, H6117-H6173 [20JY], E1569, E1572 [21JY], E1580, E1584 [22JY], E1601 [25JY], E1608, E1619 [27JY], E1715 [29JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), amendment process, H5809 [14JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), consideration (H. Res. 365), H5972-H5983 [19JY], E1550 [20JY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), motion to recommit, H6170, H6171 [20JY]
———conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine how best to use security assistance funding to prevent illegal immigration from Ecuador, H6068, H6069 [19JY]
———Human Rights and Democracy Fund funding, H5323 [28JN]
———permit eligibility in certain circumstances for an officer or employee of a foreign government to receive a reward under the Dept. of State Rewards Program (H.R. 2329), H12183, H12184 [18DE], E963 [13MY], E2615 [19DE]
———provide assistance to Mexico to prevent the production of methamphetamine and prevent diversion of methamphetamine precursors for illicit use, H6046, H6047, H6048 [19JY]
———provide certain authorities (H.R. 4436), H11607-H11609 [14DE]
———reimbursement to New York, NY, and other localities for protection of foreign missions and officials, H6056 [19JY]
———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S., H11225 [8DE]
———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S. and persuade countries to issue machine-readable passports that comply with a uniform document identity standard (H.R. 4120), H9039 [20OC], H9421 [28OC]
———require certification that certain countries importing and exporting methamphetamine precursors are cooperating with U.S. law enforcement to prevent diversion of the chemicals for illicit use, H6044-H6046 [19JY], E1539 [20JY]
———require report identifying all pending requests for extradition of Afghan drug traffickers, including status and response to such requests by Afghanistan, H6047, H6048 [19JY]
———shift Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding from fumigation to alternative farming development programs in Colombia, H5287 [28JN], H5979 [19JY], H6167 [20JY]
———Small Arms/Light Weapons Destruction initiative funding, H5317, H5318 [28JN]
———strike requirement for report on possibility of providing consular and visa services in Pristina, Kosovo, H6145, H6146 [20JY]
———transfer marine patrol aircraft to Colombia for drug interdiction operations in coastal waters, H6042-H6044 [19JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency (H.R. 2208), E920 [10MY]
Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 1973), H2477 [26AP], H8922 [19OC], H9106 [26OC], H9279 [27OC], H9703-H9709 [7NO], E818 [28AP]
Disasters: develop a global disaster detection and warning system to prevent wide-scale loss of life and economic destruction, H199 [26JA]
———mourn the loss of life caused by floods and mudslides in Central America and Mexico and provide assistance to affected people (H. Con. Res. 280), H11066-H11068 [6DE]
———provide assistance to develop early warning systems worldwide for disasters and improve communication of warnings to all potentially affected nations (H.R. 396), E104 [26JA]
———Tsunami Recovery and Reconstruction Fund pregnant victims assistance funding, H1468-H1471 [15MR]
Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H9311, H9312 [27OC], E2238 [1NO]
Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): impact on immigration, H6207 [21JY]
Drugs: reduce foreign shipments of pseudoephedrine used in the production of methamphetamine, H4437 [14JN]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H2963-H2969 [4MY]
Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, E1608 [27JY]
———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]
———condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims, H6386, H6408 [25JY]
———condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims (H. Res. 384), H6837-H6839 [27JY], E1683 [29JY]
———democracy efforts, H4806 [21JN], E1359 [27JN]
———replace U.S. military assistance with economic support fund assistance, H5288 [28JN], H5937 [18JY], H8822 [17OC]
Embassies: security, construction, and maintenance funding, H1482-H1484 [15MR]
Eritrea: human rights violations, E901 [5MY]
Ethiopia: democracy efforts, H8487 [28SE], E2570 [17DE]
———human rights violations, E901 [5MY], E2570 [17DE]
———U.S. policy, E2147 [20OC], 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]
European Union: accession of Bulgaria, H2112 [19AP]
———negotiation of a free trade agreement (H. Con. Res. 131), H1951 [13AP], H2467 [21AP]
———urge Romania to settle pending intercountry adoption cases, E2591 [17DE]
Evans, John: American Foreign Service Association withdrawal of Christian A. Heter Award for Constructive Dissent, H4373 [13JN], H4491 [15JN], E1234 [15JN]
Eximbank: compel the Board of Directors to vote on every proposal for financing whether or not the proposal meets the basic congressionally mandated conditions for approval, E1382 [28JN]
———encourage renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, H5345 [28JN]
———prohibit funding to approve loan guarantees for nuclear powerplant construction in the People's Republic of China, H5336-H5338 [28JN]
———proposed financing package for Chinese semiconductor manufacturer, E1382-E1385 [28JN]
Foreign aid: establish centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries and provide access to certain family planning services, H6050-H6052 [19JY], E1572 [21JY]
———prevent allocation to groups or individuals engaged in efforts to overthrow democratically elected governments, H4777 [20JN], H4836, H4837 [21JN]
———prohibit assistance to countries refusing to extradite criminal suspects to the U.S. for trial or sentencing, H5339, H5340 [28JN]
———prohibit assistance to countries refusing to extradite individuals accused of killing law enforcement officers, H5331, H5332 [28JN]
———prohibit U.S. assistance to develop any rail connections or railway-related connections through certain cities in Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, and Turkey that exclude cities in Armenia (H.R. 3361), E1546 [20JY]
———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N., H2728-H2731 [28AP], H4680, H4681 [17JN]
———prohibit use of international military education and training program funding for assistance to Vietnam, H5348, H5349 [28JN]
———prohibit use of international military education and training program funding in contravention of child soldiers protocol to Convention on the Rights of the Child, H5349, H5350 [28JN]
———provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (H.R. 1996), E827 [28AP]
———public health and preventable illness initiatives funding, H1646 [17MR]
Foreign countries: impact of interventionism, H226 [26JA], H1837 [6AP], H4478-H4483 [14JN], H8893 [18OC], H11187 [7DE]
———remove all embargoes on food, medicine, and medical supplies (H.R. 1527), E575 [7AP]
———report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, H699-H705 [16FE]
Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation, H4175 [7JN]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H5347, H5348 [28JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), H5261, H5281-H5300, H5301-H5355 [28JN], H9310 [27OC], E1397, E1398, E1399, E1413, E1415 [30JN], E1448 [11JY], E1539 [20JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), conference report, H9650-H9672 [4NO], E2339 [10NO], E2611 [18DE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), consideration (H. Res. 341), H5265-H5274 [28JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 532), H9644-H9650 [4NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), motion to instruct conferees, H9311, H9312 [27OC], E2238 [1NO]
Foreign trade: impact of free markets on society, E910 [9MY]
———impose limits on U.S. foreign debt (H.R. 746), H1003 [8MR]
———impose quotas on Chinese imports that disrupt U.S. markets, E2588 [17DE]
———prohibit entry or negotiations to enter into any bilateral or regional trade agreement for two years (H.R. 4407), H11176 [7DE]
———provide relief from certain practices by other countries (H.R. 3306), H6445 [26JY], H6853, H6854 [27JY]
———require President to take necessary steps to create a more balanced trade relationship with countries with whom the trade deficit exceeds a certain amount for three consecutive years (H.R. 4405), H11872 [15DE]
———U.S. deficit, H610 [15FE], H635 [16FE], H1678 [17MR], H1943 [13AP], H3098 [10MY], H3162 [11MY], H3698, H3759 [23MY], H4302, H4304 [9JN], H4564 [16JN], H4903 [22JN], H5260 [28JN], H8804 [7OC], H9075 [25OC], H10004 [8NO], H11658 [15DE]
Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Conference on the Deepening Crisis for Haitians, E1144 [7JN]
Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, H5303 [28JN]
Grenada: U.S. policy, E1721 [29JY]
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]
———prohibit funding for transfer of certain excess Government property, H5340, H5341 [28JN], H9669 [4NO]
———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (H.R. 945), E280 [18FE], E398 [9MR]
———U.S. policy, H5976 [19JY], E1503 [15JY]
Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 19), H7655-H7658 [6SE]
House Democracy Assistance Commission: establish (H. Res. 135), H1394-H1398 [14MR], E449, E458 [16MR], E494 [17MR]
———tribute, H12036 [16DE]
House of Representatives: express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (H. Res. 612), H11905-H11920, H12039 [16DE], E2601 [17DE], E2621 [19DE]
———express commitment to achieving victory in Iraq (H. Res. 612), consideration (H. Res. 619), H11885-H11893 [16DE]
———formation of Out of Iraq Caucus, H4880-H4888 [21JN]
———legislative priorities, H4145 [7JN]
Human rights: condemn coerced sterilizations of Romani women in Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, E2414 [18NO]
Hungary: commend contributions to coalition efforts in Iraq, E348 [3MR]
———recognize anniversary of Hungarian Revolution and reaffirm friendship between the people and governments of the U.S. and Hungary (H. Res. 479), H11068-H11070 [6DE], E2489 [8DE]
Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, and Haiti, H5934 [18JY]
Immigration: deny admission of nationals from countries who do not accept nationals from that country who have been ordered to be removed from the U.S., H11812 [15DE]
———earned legalization program, H11802 [15DE]
———national policy, H404-H407 [8FE], H1873 [12AP], H2113, H2129 [19AP], H2627 [27AP], H4475 [14JN]
———reform, H4409 [14JN], H4491 [15JN], H5969 [19JY]
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, E25 [4JA], E71 [25JA], E127 [1FE], E239, E240 [15FE], E492 [17MR], E566 [7AP], E1309 [21JN], E1478 [13JY], E1866 [15SE], E2086, E2091 [17OC], E2272, E2273 [3NO], E2506, E2512 [13DE]
———commend continuing improvement in relations with the U.S. (H. Res. 364), H5930, H5931 [18JY], E1562 [21JY]
———express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in New Delhi, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism, H9441 [1NO]
———human rights violations, H9106 [26OC], E975 [13MY], E2077 [7OC]
———U.S. policy, H2154 [20AP], E1605 [27JY], E2506 [13DE]
Indian National Republic Day: observance, H200 [26JA]
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]
———international military education and training program funding, E405 [10MR]
———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]
Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H4711 [17JN], H5785-H5790 [13JY], H6940 [28JY], H7805 [8SE], H7929 [14SE], H8911 [18OC], H9407 [28OC], H9453 [1NO], H9644 [4NO], H10163, H10166, H10198, H10214-H10216, H10218-H10223 [15NO], H10230, H10232, H10233, H10234 [16NO], H10506 [17NO], H11211 [7DE], H11271, H11312-H11317 [8DE], H11508, H11518 [14DE], E995 [17MY], E1349, E1352 [24JN], E2379 [17NO], E2425 [18NO]
———congressional oversight authority, E186 [8FE]
International Atomic Energy Agency: make Iran ineligible to receive any nuclear material, technology, equipment, or assistance until they are in full compliance with agency, H4638, H4639, H4640 [16JN]
———require member States which violate or withdraw from Nonproliferation Treaty to return any nuclear materials or technology acquired for peaceful purposes, H4640, H4641 [16JN]
———rescind the Small Quantities Protocol, H4639, H4640 [16JN]
———strengthen safeguards and inspection system, compliance, nuclear security, and counterproliferation, H4637, H4638 [16JN]
International economic relations: provide for cancellation of debts owed to international financial institutions by poor countries, E1390 [28JN]
———provide for cancellation of debts owed to international financial institutions by poor countries (H.R. 1130), H3685 [19MY], E2013 [6OC]
Iran: address ongoing nuclear efforts relative to threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security, H4285-H4290 [8JN]
———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (H.R. 282), H9375 [28OC]
———impact of foreign policy on U.S. relations with other countries, H2532 [26AP]
———nuclear weapons proliferation, H8072 [15SE]
———U.S. policy, H9967 [8NO], E789 [27AP]
Iran Nonproliferation Act: make amendments relative to International Space Station payments (H.R. 4003), E2035 [6OC]
———make amendments relative to International Space Station payments (S. 1713), H9240-H9246 [26OC], E2259 [3NO]
———make amendments relative to Iran and Syria, H9241-H9244, H9246 [26OC]
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]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H172, H177, H181-H184, H185, H186 [25JA], H202, H222, H227 [26JA], H240 [1FE], H398-H402 [8FE], H494 [9FE], H1837 [6AP], H1950, H1952 [13AP], H2981, H3033 [5MY], H4473, H4476, H4478-H4483 [14JN], H4785 [20JN], H5168 [24JN], H5259, H5261 [28JN], H5370 [29JN], H5744 [13JY], H5805, H5886 [14JY], H6080, H6091-H6097 [19JY], H6415 [25JY], H7599-H7604 [29JY], H7795, H7805-H7809 [8SE], H7936-H7943 [14SE], H8252, H8329-H8336 [22SE], H8361, H8362 [27SE], H8393, H8493 [28SE], H8801 [7OC], H8832 [17OC], H8907-H8916 [18OC], H9108, H9109, H9110 [26OC], H9280, H9336 [27OC], H9449, H9452, H9470 [1NO], H9541-H9547, H9549 [2NO], H9559, H9560, H9614-H9620 [3NO], H9937 [7NO], H10032, H10033 [8NO], H10129-H10134 [9NO], H10148 [10NO], H10163, H10166 [15NO], H11027 [18NO], H11041, H11075, H11077, H11096-H11101 [6DE], H11114, H11115, H11116, H11190, H11191, H11205-H11217 [7DE], H11223, H11225, H11268, H11272, H11310-H11316 [8DE], H11335, H11493-H11495, H11498-H11500 [13DE], H11507 [14DE], H11872 [15DE], H11906-H11920, H12034 [16DE], H12157-H12159 [17DE], E244 [15FE], E1003 [17MY], E2300 [8NO]
———call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces (H. Res. 571), H10960-H10971, H11005-H11025 [18NO], E2442, E2453 [6DE], E2467, E2471 [7DE], E2490 [8DE], E2517 [13DE]
———call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces (H. Res. 571), consideration (H. Res. 572), H10994-H11005 [18NO]
———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]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H240 [1FE], H291 [2FE], H494 [9FE], H800 [1MR], H1502 [15MR], H2556 [27AP], H2652 [28AP], H2781, H2783 [3MY], H2884 [4MY], H2982 [5MY], H3063 [10MY], H3115 [11MY], H3337 [17MY], H3682 [19MY], H3880 [24MY], H3905, H4035-H4040, H4056 [25MY], H4120 [26MY], H4164 [7JN], H4372 [13JN], H4408 [14JN], H4564, H4566, H4568-H4580 [16JN], H4768, H4769 [20JN], H4805, H4807, H4880-H4888 [21JN], H4902, H4904, H4963, H4964 [22JN], H5078, H5079 [23JN], H5223-H5225 [27JN], H5261 [28JN], H5889 [14JY], H5935 [18JY], H6155-H6165, H6170, H6171 [20JY], H6414 [25JY], H6556 [26JY], H7629 [2SE], H8132 [20SE], H8327 [22SE], H8378 [27SE], H8487 [28SE], H8629 [29SE], H8711 [6OC], H8738, H8801 [7OC], H8823 [17OC], H8892, H8893, H8915 [18OC], H9050, H9052 [25OC], H9249, H9251 [26OC], H9334 [27OC], H9408 [28OC], H9449 [1NO], H9541-H9547 [2NO], H9607 [3NO], H9674 [4NO], H10112 [9NO], H10153 [10NO], H10361 [16NO], H10960-H10971 [18NO], H11040 [6DE], H11113, H11187 [7DE], H11335, H11492 [13DE], H11518 [14DE], H11870 [15DE], H11915, H11918, H11919 [16DE], H12266 [18DE], E131 [1FE], E1163 [8JN], E1367 [27JN], E1580 [22JY], E1933 [22SE], E2203 [27OC], E2212 [28OC], E2450 [6DE], E2609 [18DE]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 35), H253 [1FE], H329 [2FE], H483 [9FE], H569, H575 [10FE], H604 [15FE], H674 [16FE], H758 [17FE], H812 [1MR], H917 [2MR], H1945 [13AP], H2133 [19AP], H2721 [28AP], H3091 [10MY], H3239 [12MY], H4475 [14JN], H4492 [15JN], H4788 [20JN], H6416 [25JY]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 55), H4658 [17JN], H4726 [20JN], H4865 [21JN], H4901 [22JN], H5641 [12JY], H5803 [14JY], H6095 [19JY], H6112, H6113, H6159 [20JY], H8106 [20SE], H8166 [21SE], H8393 [28SE], H10365 [16NO], H11021 [18NO], H11185 [7DE], E2456 [6DE], E2471 [7DE]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 70), H9077, H9078 [25OC], H11910 [16DE]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), H10911, H10912, H10994, H10995, H10997, H11000-H11025, H11028, H11029 [18NO], H11073, H11078 [6DE], H11906, H11918 [16DE], E2442 [6DE], E2467, E2471 [7DE], E2490 [8DE], E2517 [13DE], E2533 [14DE], E2555 [15DE]
———elections, H144 [25JA], H201 [26JA], H239, H240, H241, H257, H258, H270-H276 [1FE], H290, H291, H292 [2FE], H483 [9FE], H525 [10FE], H11226, H11313 [8DE], H11658, H11659, H11660, H11869, H11870, H11875 [15DE], H11907, H12032, H12035, H12036 [16DE], H12172 [18DE], E121 [1FE], E2583 [17DE]
———history of U.S. relations, H7805 [8SE]
———improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H9562-H9567 [3NO], H10216, H10217 [15NO], H11204, H11205 [7DE]
———investigation into awarding of reconstruction contracts, H1518 [16MR]
———investigation of unaccounted for Coalition Provisional Authority funds, H240 [1FE], H290 [2FE], H418 [9FE], H9094 [25OC]
———letter from Iraqi legislature relative to developing and implementing a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H6332 [22JY]
———report on congressional delegation trip, H4057-H4063 [25MY], H8853 [18OC]
———resolution of conflict between religious groups, H8332-H8336 [22SE]
———U.S. operations and reconstruction costs, H3165 [11MY], H4715 [17JN], H8955 [19OC]
———vote on new constitution, H8811, H8812, H8820 [17OC], H8851-H8853, H8856, H8907-H8911, H8915 [18OC], H8924, H8925 [19OC], H9050, H9053 [25OC], H9455 [1NO]
Israel: allocation of foreign aid, H5317 [28JN], E2339 [10NO]
———U.S. policy, H8229-H8233 [21SE], E1075 [24MY]
———withdrawal from settlements in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, H5885 [14JY], H8062 [15SE], E1575 [22JY], E1619 [27JY], E1690 [29JY], E1768 [7SE], E1817 [12SE], E1822 [13SE]
Japan: express gratitude for assistance in Iraq and Afghanistan reconstruction and efforts to maintain international peace and security, H4734 [20JN]
Joint Baptist Board: assessment of Iraqi war and reconstruction efforts, H498 [9FE]
Jordan: condemn terrorist attacks in Amman (H. Res. 546), H10343-H10345 [16NO], E2426 [18NO]
———condemn terrorist bombings in Amman and express condolences to the families of the victims, E2362 [15NO]
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]
———religious freedom, E151 [2FE]
———U.S. policy, E479 [17MR]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: express appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognize the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center, E2082 [7OC]
Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: condemn politically-motivated arrest and detention by Russian authorities, H7592 [29JY]
Kogan, Eugene B.: report on the role of Congress in the implementation of U.S. foreign policy, E2408 [18NO]
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: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program (H.R. 4304), H11340 [13DE], E2324 [10NO]
Kuwait: democracy efforts, E1516 [18JY]
Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts, E2062 [7OC]
———tribute for contributions to the war on terrorism, E2117 [18OC]
Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (H.R. 115), E13 [4JA]
Laos: human rights violations, H3203 [12MY]
Latin America: allocation of foreign aid, H5294 [28JN]
———influence of left-wing political movements, H3203 [12MY]
Law enforcement: 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]
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]
Libya: strengthen U.S. relations, facilitate integration into the international community, and encourage positive change in Libyan society (H.R. 1453), E517 [20MR]
Macedonia: encourage resolution of dispute with Greece, E565 [7AP]
Mandela, Nelson: visit to Riverside Church in New York, NY, E1467 [12JY]
Mexico: condemn printing and distribution of racist postage stamps and urge to immediately cease printing and distributing the stamps and recall stamps on the market (H. Res. 347), H5630-H5633 [11JY], E1459, E1464 [12JY], E1703 [29JY]
———extradition policy with U.S., H5987 [19JY]
———international narcotics control and law enforcement funding, H5292, H5296 [28JN]
Middle East: democracy efforts, H1271 [10MR], H2531 [26AP]
———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H3889 [24MY], H5885 [14JY], E1292 [20JN], E2060 [7OC]
———prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza, H1464, H1497-H1500 [15MR]
———report on congressional delegation trip, H2464-H2468 [21AP], H8238-H8244 [21SE]
———support principles of peace, H635 [16FE], H784-H788 [17FE], H1425 [15MR], H1900 [13AP]
Mongolia: tribute for contributions to the war on terrorism, H800 [1MR]
Morocco: encourage resolution of conflict with Western Sahara and support U.N. Security Council resolution on self-determination for Western Sahara, E1716 [29JY]
———human rights violations, E1716 [29JY]
———U.S. policy, E803 [27AP]
Nagorno-Karabakh: allocation of foreign aid, H5272 [28JN], H9648 [4NO]
———anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E284 [18FE]
———democracy efforts, E269 [17FE], E279, E288, E299 [18FE], E328 [2MR]
National Counterterrorism Center: require report on implementation, H4852-H4854 [21JN]
National Federation of Indian American Associations: tribute, E1112 [26MY]
National objectives: priority assignments, H1874 [12AP]
National security: affirm authority to detain foreign nationals as unlawful combatants, enable such persons to challenge the basis for their detention, and establish military tribunals to try such persons (H.R. 3038), H6149 [20JY], E1322 [23JN]
———military readiness of U.S. forces, H144 [25JA], H1855 [12AP]
———national objectives priority assignments, H5232-H5239 [27JN]
National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 333), H5610-H5612 [11JY], E1462, E1466 [12JY], E1499 [15JY]
News media: mischaracterization of congressional funding for Palestinians, E931 [11MY]
Nicaragua: support democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 252), H11609-H11612 [14DE]
Niger: allocation of humanitarian assistance and address long-term food security, E1706 [29JY]
Nigeria: allocation of foreign aid, H1489, H1490 [15MR]
———withdrawal of military forces from Cameroon, H3588 [19MY], H4146 [7JN], E995 [17MY], E1033 [20MY], E1110, E1112 [26MY], E1590 [25JY], E1669 [29JY]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program, H3011 [5MY], E2472 [7DE]
———authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (H.R. 1674), E675 [18AP]
———Coastal Zone Management Account funding through reductions in Bureau of Industry and Security funding, H4501, H4502 [15JN]
Northern Ireland: peace efforts, E477 [17MR]
Nuclear weapons: address the threat of a nuclear electromagnetic pulse to civilian and military infrastructures, H4340-H4345 [9JN], H4888-H4894 [21JN]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: clarify conditions for U.S. to become a signatory to any multilateral trade agreement resulting from World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round (H. Res. 577), H11270 [8DE]
———initiate a case against the People's Republic of China through the World Trade Organization for violations of intellectual property rights, H6852 [27JY]
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]
———provide immediate assistance for earthquake victims, H8823 [17OC]
Palestinians: allocation of foreign aid directly to the Palestinian Authority, H5317 [28JN]
———allocation of foreign aid in quarterly allotments pending evaluation of use of such funds, H6140-H6142 [20JY], E1619 [27JY]
———allocation of foreign aid pending evaluation of use of such funds, H5296, H5335 [28JN]
———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]
Parvanov, Georgi: U.S. visit, H8854 [18OC]
Patterson, P.J.: Congressional Black Caucus Charles Diggs Award for International Service recipient, E1997 [29SE]
Peace Corps: anniversary, E277 [18FE]
———tribute to volunteers from 3d Congressional District of Oregon, E336 [2MR]
Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 695), E189 [9FE]
Phan Van Khai: U.S. visit, E1323 [23JN]
Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (H.R. 777), E214 [10FE]
Poverty: affirm commitment and leadership of the U.S. to improve the lives of the world's people living in extreme poverty and conditions of misery, E1572 [21JY]
POW: support the capture, detention, and interrogation of terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6148-H6155 [20JY], E1580 [22JY]
Power resources: analysis of oil and natural gas supplies and usage, H2809-H2813 [3MY], H3252-H3258 [12MY], H3305-H3311 [16MY], H11484-H11490 [13DE]
———analysis of oil supplies and usage, H4276 [8JN]
———increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil, H11486-H11490 [13DE]
———national energy policy, H3295-H3300 [16MY]
Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (H.R. 2017), H11055-H11059 [6DE], E811 [28AP], E2464, E2477 [7DE], E2503 [12DE], E2561 [17DE], E2634 [22DE]
Republican Party: national agenda, H8517 [29SE]
Romania: condition allocation of foreign aid on resolution of U.S. adoption cases, H5341, H5342 [28JN]
———improve standard of care of children, resolve pending intercountry adoption cases, and remove barriers to the adoption of orphaned and abandoned children (H. Res. 578), E2538-E2540 [14DE]
Russia: condemn oppression of political opposition, E1666 [29JY]
———protect intellectual property rights (H. Con. Res. 230), H10326-H10329 [16NO]
———urge withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations (H. Con. Res. 312), H11621-H11624 [14DE]
San Mateo County, CA: tribute to Peace Corps volunteers, E277 [18FE]
Saudi Arabia: allocation of foreign aid, H1484-H1486 [15MR], H5333-H5335 [28JN], E1397 [30JN]
———support reform of education curriculum (H. Con. Res. 275), H12186, H12187 [18DE]
Shanghai Cooperation Organization: encourage Member States to express support for war on terrorism, extend timetable for withdrawal of coalition forces, and open dialogue on continued use of bases in certain countries, H6069, H6070 [19JY]
Singh, Manmohan: U.S. visit, E1507 [15JY], E1509 [18JY], E1537 [19JY], E1543, E1546 [20JY], E1583 [22JY], E1605 [27JY]
Small business: provide access to Government awarded overseas contracts, H1517 [16MR]
Social Security: provide congressional oversight and approval of totalization agreements (H.R. 2339), E963 [13MY]
Space policy: pursue international treaty banning space-based weapons and the use of weapons to destroy orbiting objects in space, H6123, H6124 [20JY]
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]
SSA: prohibit use of funding to pay salaries of employees to administer Social Security benefits under a totalization agreement with Mexico, H5143, H5144 [24JN]
Stern, Saul: Project Interchange (organization) Am Yisrael Chai Award recipient, E1083 [24MY]
Sudan: allocation of foreign aid, H4301 [9JN]
———impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur (H.R. 1424), H3040 [5MY], E887 [5MY]
Survivors of Torture, International (organization): tribute, E2464 [7DE]
Syria: end occupation of Lebanon, E661 [15AP]
———end occupation of Lebanon (H. Con. Res. 32), H1532-H1536 [16MR]
———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]
———tribute to end of occupation of Lebanon, E799 [27AP]
Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, H634 [16FE], E316 [1MR]
Taxation: treat certain payments made in lieu of income taxes to the European Union as income taxes paid to a foreign country for foreign tax credit (H.R. 2307), E933 [11MY]
Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, H8106 [20SE], H9418 [28OC], H9698, H9935 [7NO], H10218-H10223 [15NO], H11116 [7DE], H11497 [13DE]
———link between suicide bombings and foreign interventionism, H5884 [14JY]
Texas: tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for Moldovan woman who was the victim of sex trafficking in Turkey, E1971 [28SE]
Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, E410, E411, E412, E426 [10MR]
Tourist trade: impact of U.S. image abroad on the economy, E1175 [8JN]
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: policy concerning supportive actions on the occasion of the Seventh NPT Review Conference, H4275 [8JN], H4327 [9JN]
Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (H.R. 857), H6314 [21JY]
———democracy efforts, E464 [17MR]
———U.S. policy, H8063 [15SE], E858 [3MY]
U.N.: abuses within the Oil-for-Food Program, H4626 [16JN], H4663, H4664 [17JN], H9477 [2NO]
———address anti-Semitism (H. Res. 282), H4152-H4157 [7JN]
———anniversary, E2161 [25OC], E2239 [1NO]
———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 192), E1346 [24JN]
———certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H4329-H4336 [9JN], H4665-H4667 [17JN]
———dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (H. Res. 438), H11059-H11063 [6DE], E2489 [8DE], E2537 [14DE]
———enforce zero nominal growth for the budget, identify low-priority activities in the budget proposal, and improve disclosure on subsidiary bodies, H4679 [17JN]
———ensure the Secretary General waives diplomatic immunity for U.N. officials who have been charged or are under investigation for committing a serious criminal offense, H4630 [16JN]
———expand permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council, H4674 [17JN]
———hold member States accountable for acts of genocide, ethnic cleansing, or crimes against humanity, H4662, H4663 [17JN]
———improve employment rules relative to participation in domestic elections, criminal activity, and disclosure of contacts dealing with U.N. operations, H4632, H4633 [16JN]
———independent panel report on increasing accountability and transparency, H4357 [13JN]
———investigation into allegations of human rights abuses by U.N. peacekeeping forces, E1026 [19MY]
———lift restrictions on allowing voluntary military personnel to serve at Dept. of Peacekeeping Operations headquarters, H4635 [16JN]
———limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget, H4505-H4507 [15JN], H4671, H4672, H4683, H4684 [17JN]
———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]
———prohibit funding for payment of U.S. contributions to U.N. or any affiliated agency, H4580, H4581 [16JN]
———prohibit funding for U.N. Headquarters Building renovation project, H4546-H4548 [15JN]
———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens, H4519 [15JN], H6057 [19JY]
———prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (H.R. 1017), E313 [1MR]
———protect U.S. Armed Forces and officials involved in U.N. peacekeeping operations from surrender to a foreign country, international tribunal, or International Criminal Court for prosecutions, H4636, H4637 [16JN]
———provide a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund for the prevention, remedy, and repair of obstetric fistula (H.R. 2811), E1176 [8JN], E1186 [9JN]
———reform, H3065 [10MY], H3170 [11MY], H6037-H6039 [19JY], E1470 [12JY], E1572 [21JY], E1580 [22JY], E1715 [29JY]
———reform (H.R. 2745), H4194 [8JN], H4329-H4336 [9JN], H4357, H4358, H4376 [13JN], H4407, H4408, H4409 [14JN], H4491, H4492, H4493, H4557 [15JN], H4564, H4566, H4615-H4643 [16JN], H4658-H4706, H4711 [17JN], E1284, E1292 [20JN], E1306 [21JN], E1317 [23JN], E1502 [15JY]
———reform (H.R. 2745), amendment process, H4321 [9JN]
———reform (H.R. 2745), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4607-H4615 [16JN]
———reform (H.R. 2745), unanimous-consent agreement, H4667 [17JN]
———require GAO report to Congress on U.N. contracting and construction costs of certain U.N. buildings in Geneva, Switzerland, H4631 [16JN]
———require Independent Oversight Board review of Independent Inquiry Committee investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H4667-H4669 [17JN]
———require OMB report to Congress on all U.S. contributions, H4633 [16JN]
———require report to Congress on contracting with parties on the U.S. Excluded Parties List System, H4632 [16JN]
———support an Emergency Peace Service capable of intervening in the early stages of a humanitarian crisis (H. Res. 180), E498 [17MR]
———terminate U.S. membership and remove headquarters, H4357 [13JN]
———terminate U.S. membership (H.R. 1146), E381 [8MR]
———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H4593-H4599 [16JN], H5289, H5294 [28JN]
———veto any new or expansion of any existing peacekeeping operation, H4633-H4635 [16JN]
———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H356 [8FE]
———withhold U.S. contributions to any commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has supported terrorism, H6070 [19JY]
U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification (H. Con. Res. 56), E211 [10FE]
U.N. Human Rights Commission: reform, E698 [19AP]
U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East: limit U.S. contributions, H4674, H4675 [17JN]
U.N. Security Council: recommend expansion of seats, E643 [13AP]
U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve, H11115 [7DE]
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]
———normal trade relations status (H.R. 885), E272 [17FE]
———normal trade relations status (H.R. 1170), E581 [7AP]
———U.S. policy, E581 [7AP]
UNESCO: efforts to seek transparency of World Heritage Committee proceedings, E1673 [29JY]
United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, H5615, H5618 [11JY], H5642, H5643 [12JY], H5746, H5747 [13JY], H5917 [18JY], H6209, H6211-H6215 [21JY], E1452 [11JY], E1508 [15JY]
———condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (H. Res. 356), H5766-H5768 [13JY]
———moment of silence in memory of victims of bombings in London, H5808 [14JY]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize, H4492 [15JN]
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: 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]
———U.S. policy, E1323 [23JN], E1354 [24JN]
War: require congressional declaration prior to commitment of troops, E2319 [9NO]
War Powers Resolution: compliance, H4771, H4772 [20JN]
Wolf, Representative: report on trip to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Qatar, H8329-H8332 [22SE]
World Trade Organization: expand membership in Agreement on Government Procurement and urge the People's Republic of China to enter into immediate negotiations to join that agreement (H. Con. Res. 203), E1439 [1JY]
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]
———U.S. visit of Members of Parliament, H4566 [16JN]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: Afghan police forces training pilot program funding, S4046 [21AP], S10782 [30SE]
———democracy efforts, S13316 [18NO]
Africa: allocation of humanitarian assistance, S6348 [13JN]
AID: permit relief organizations to purchase food in local countries or regions surrounding crisis areas until U.S. food aid can arrive, S10328 [22SE]
———safe drinking water programs funding, S8534 [20JY]
Alaska-Mongolia National Guard State Partnership: anniversary, S3549 [13AP]
al-Jafari, Ibrahim: U.S. visit, S7203 [23JN]
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S1363-S1366 [15FE]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3368-S3398 [11AP], S3449-S3473 [12AP], S3509, S3512-S3548, S3603 [13AP], S3610, S3614-S3645 [14AP], S3718, S3762, S3765, S3766 [15AP], S3767-S3770, S3775-S3812 [18AP], S3865-S3892 [19AP], S3965-S4007 [20AP], S4046, S4060-S4066, S4079-S4094 [21AP], S4487 [28AP]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, S4628-S4632 [9MY], S4806, S4807, S4814-S4817, S4819-S4849 [10MY], S4930 [11MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 31), S4849 [10MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), unanimous-consent agreement, S3338 [6AP], S4007 [20AP]
———on-budget treatment and reporting requirements relative to future requests for supplemental appropriations for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3786 [18AP]
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]
———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S1816 [1MR], S5213 [16MY], S11508 [19OC], S12466, S12468 [8NO], S12558-S12560 [9NO], S13335 [18NO], S13653 [15DE]
———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12722 [14NO], S13070 [17NO]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S134 [24JA], S4215-S4217 [25AP], S5940 [25MY], S11796-S11804 [25OC], S12677 [10NO], S13644 [15DE], S13771 [16DE]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S9426-S9431 [29JY], S11292 [7OC]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Res. 338), S13942 [16DE], S14302 [21DE]
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 (S. Res. 320), S13395 [18NO]
Arms control: improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and U.S. nonproliferation operations, S8640-S8650, S8653 [21JY]
———improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and U.S. nonproliferation operations (S. 313), S1125 [8FE]
———promote the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, S9896 [12SE]
———provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (S. 1949), S12130 [1NO], S13498 [13DE]
———provide for elimination and safeguarding of conventional arms, S381 [25JA]
———support nonproliferation programs, S380 [25JA], S5862-S5864 [25MY]
Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (S. Res. 319), S13184 [17NO]
Aung San Suu Kyi: tribute (S. Res. 174), S6779, S6780 [16JN]
Australia: tribute to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4540 [28AP]
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]
Binational Health Week: observance, S11298 [7OC]
Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act: prohibit funding for negotiations that weaken any trade remedy laws, S10061-S10065 [15SE]
Budget: treatment of appropriations for military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere overseas, S11078-S11081 [5OC]
Burma: call for U.N. negotiation of release of political prisoners and restoration of democracy, S11294 [7OC]
———deferral of Association of Southeast Asian Nations chairmanship, S8933 [26JY]
———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: address to National Endowment for Democracy relative to radical Islamic fundamentalism and assessment of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S11188-S11191 [6OC]
———evaluation of administration, S14010 [19DE]
———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]
———speech on Iraq, S7512-S7516 [28JN], S7545, S7547-S7550, S7552, S7580 [29JN], S7678 [30JN]
———State of the Union Message, S918-S923 [3FE]
———visit to Europe addressing certain foreign policy issues, S1888-S1891 [2MR]
Cambodia: condemn actions of National Assembly in removal of democratic opposition party leaders, S966 [3FE]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (S. Res. 33), S825 [1FE], S2730 [15MR]
Children and youth: provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries, S382 [25JA]
———provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (H.R. 1409), S11774 [24OC]
———provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (S. 350), S1278, S1279 [10FE]
China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful, S3249-S3253 [6AP], S3473-S3475 [12AP], S4391 [27AP]
———authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (S. 295), S12924 [16NO]
———authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (S. 295), amendment process, S7942 [1JY]
———authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (S. 295), unanimous-consent agreement, S3363 [7AP], S12924 [16NO]
———deepen the peaceful business and cultural relationship with the U.S. (S. 1117), S5926 [25MY]
———international trade policies, S12724 [14NO]
———relations with Republic of China, S6399 [13JN]
———U.S. education and economic policy to address economic competition, S7390-S7393 [24JN], S7414-S7417 [27JN]
———U.S. policy, S3115-S3119 [4AP], S3406 [11AP], S4007 [20AP], S4176 [25AP]
———U.S. trade policy, S8442-S8445 [19JY]
———weapons proliferation and military modernization, S4176 [25AP]
China, Republic of: oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law, S2981 [17MR]
———oppose proposed People's Republic of China anti-secession law, S2420 [10MR]
———tribute to Taiwan-U.S. Agricultural Agreement, S10033 [14SE]
Civitas International (organization): tribute to World Congress on Civic Education, S6015 [26MY], S6905 [21JN]
Climate: address global climate change through participation in international negotiations under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, S7042-S7046 [22JN], S7280 [23JN], S13650 [15DE], S14172 [20DE]
Colleges and universities: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (S. 455), S1673-S1676 [17FE]
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]
———U.S. policy, S13152 [17NO]
Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the U.S. Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction: report, S3164 [5AP]
Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): report on Bush Administration use of pre-war intelligence analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S12099-S12105 [1NO]
Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting (Senate, Special): establish, S1983, S1984 [3MR], S3165 [5AP], S8734, S8735 [22JY], S8785 [25JY], S9948 [13SE], S10004-S10006, S10031 [14SE], S11513-S11516, S11545, S11548 [19OC], S12571-S12575 [9NO], S12639-S12644 [10NO]
Compact of Free Association: amend (S. 1830), S11222-S11224 [6OC]
Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty: International Monitoring System funding relative to compliance monitoring, S8531 [20JY]
Computers: oppose control by U.N. and other international organizations over the Internet (S. Res. 323), S13410 [18NO]
Congo, Democratic Republic of: U.N. peacekeeping failures, S8379 [15JY]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: promote relief, security, and democracy (S. 2125), S13788 [16DE]
Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, S8204 [13JY], S8332 [15JY], S9319 [28JY]
Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: use of funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union, S380 [25JA]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over a tort action brought by an alien (S. 1874), S11433-S11435 [17OC]
———ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws (S. Res. 92), S3109-S3111 [20MR]
Cuba: clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products, S3987, S3988 [20AP]
———clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products (S. 634), S2848 [16MR]
———express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (S. Res. 140), S5254-S5256, S5368 [17MY]
———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]
———Radio Marti funding, S8513 [20JY]
———report on congressional delegation trip, S7397-S7402 [27JN]
———restrict issuance of general licenses for travel in conneciton with authorized sales activities, S3987, S3995 [20AP]
———TV Marti funding, S3191 [5AP], S3241-S3248 [6AP], S8464-S8467, S8469 [19JY]
Cyprus: Turkish occupation, S12398 [4NO]
———U.S. policy relative to direct travel into an airport in Turkish-occupied Northern Cyprus, S9434-S9436 [29JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorize transfer of defense articles, services, training, and other support in the event of an overseas emergency to the Dept. of State, S8938 [26JY]
———construction of a permanent prison in Guantanamo, Cuba, S3514, S3522 [13AP]
———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S12390-S12393 [4NO]
———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding through reductions in national missile defense system funding, S8774-S8777, S8788 [25JY]
———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding through reductions in the Missile Defense Program funding, S12478, S12493 [8NO]
———embassy security, construction, and maintenance funding, S8939 [26JY]
———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]
———Iraqi security forces training, S13696 [16DE]
———Iraqi security forces training and equipment funding, S12804 [15NO]
———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]
———prohibit funding to use aircraft to transmit TV Marti signals into Cuba, S1582 [17FE], S8378 [15JY]
———require reports on training of Iraqi security forces, S3621-S3626 [14AP]
———require reports to Congress on efforts to stabilize Iraq and relieve burden on Armed Forces members deployed in Iraq and the Persian Gulf region, S8181 [13JY]
———require revised protocol on media coverage of return to the U.S. of the remains of Armed Forces members killed overseas, S4519 [28AP]
———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 report on U.S. operations and reconstruction costs in Iraq, S8203 [13JY], S8286 [14JY]
———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]
———train and equip foreign military and security forces as part of stabilization assistance, S12395 [4NO], S12494, S12495 [8NO]
Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (S. 1862), S11766 [24OC]
Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (S. 1756), S10381 [22SE]
Dept. of State: build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (S. 209), S656 [31JA]
———carry out activities that promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries, while promoting economic development, S6880-S6891 [21JN]
———encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (S. Res. 104), S3491 [12AP], S9202 [27JY]
———establish a program to bolster mutual security and safety of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico (S. 853), S4024 [20AP]
———increase accountability and effectiveness of international police training, S3241 [6AP]
———provide certain authorities (H.R. 4436), S13687 [15DE]
———require report on plan for free and fair parliamentary elections in Haiti, S8527-S8529 [20JY]
Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3171-S3195 [5AP], S3240-S3262, S3265-S3267 [6AP], S3350 [7AP], S4391 [27AP]
———authorizing appropriations (S. 600), unanimous-consent agreement, S3164 [5AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: clarify the definition of manipulation with respect to currency (S. 984), S4871 [10MY]
———trade agreement enforcement funding, S11603, S11645 [20OC]
Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 1973), S13063 [16NO]
———make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 492), S1885-S1888 [2MR], S9424 [29JY], S10713 [29SE]
Disasters: develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and improve existing communication of tsunami warnings to all potentially affected nations (S. 34), S225 [24JA]
———develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (S. 452), S1670 [17FE]
———encourage tsunami relief funding be made available to provide assitance to affected children, S3993-S3995 [20AP]
Diseases: avian flu prevention and response funding, S4087, S4088 [21AP]
———establish a global network for avian influenza surveillance among wild birds nationally and internationally to combat the growing threat of bird flu, S14250 [21DE]
———provide assistance to countries to combat malaria, S8475 [19JY]
———provide assistance to countries to combat tuberculosis, malaria, and other infectious diseases (S. 950), S4568 [28AP]
East Timor: allocation of foreign aid, S12651 [10NO]
Ecology and environment: encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S.J. Res. 5), S1557 [16FE], S1708 [18FE]
Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S8535 [20JY]
———condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims (S. Res. 210), S8896 [25JY]
———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]
European Union: welcome leadership to U.S.-European Union Summit and encourage cooperation on political and economic issues (S. Res. 178), S6869 [20JN]
Eximbank: prohibit funding for loans or guarantees for construction of certain ethanol dehydration plants, S8408 [18JY]
———prohibit funding to approve loan guarantees for nuclear powerplant construction in the People's Republic of China, S8458-S8464, S8468 [19JY], S8516 [20JY]
Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military and educational assistance, S3261 [6AP]
———food aid funding, S3721 [15AP]
———food aid programs funding, S3966, S3967, S3970 [20AP], S4816 [10MY]
———global gag rule issued as executive order to deny U.S. funds to overseas health clinics that use private monies to fund abortions, S14176 [20DE]
———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S3177-S3185, S3189, S3190 [5AP]
———programs to address protracted refugee situations funding, S8451 [19JY]
———prohibit assistance to countries refusing to extradite criminal suspects to the U.S. for trial or sentencing, S8454 [19JY], S8529, S8530 [20JY], S12399 [4NO]
———promote family stabilization and reduce child abandonment and exploitation, S8400 [18JY], S8513-S8516, S8529, S8534 [20JY]
Foreign countries: improve U.S. stabilization and reconstruction capabilities relative to countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife or threatened with instability (S. 192), S600 [26JA]
———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]
———report on congressional delegation trip to Europe and the Middle East, S6391 [13JN]
Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation, S12825 [15NO]
———require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (S. 377), S1417 [15FE]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations, S379 [25JA], S1927, S1928 [2MR]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S7893 [1JY], S8333-S8373, S8378 [15JY], S8393, S8395-S8397, S8399-S8403, S8408, S8416 [18JY], S8439, S8447-S8476 [19JY], S8510-S8518, S8522, S8526-S8536 [20JY], S9275 [28JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), conference report, S12399 [4NO], S12648-S12651 [10NO], S13333 [18NO], S14294 [21DE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), unanimous-consent agreement, S8474 [19JY], S8518 [20JY]
Foreign Service Grievance Board: clarify procedures (S. 1905), S11699 [20OC]
Foreign trade: eliminate consumptive demand exemption relative to importation of goods made with forced labor (S. 992), S4876 [10MY]
———encourage foreign investment in the U.S., S2062 [4MR]
———impose limits on U.S. foreign debt, S14018 [19DE]
———impose limits on U.S. foreign debt (S. 355), S1284 [10FE]
———prohibit funding for negotiations that weaken any law that provides safeguards from unfair trade practices, S9949, S9965-S9968 [13SE], S10062-S10065 [15SE]
———U.S. deficit, S118-S123 [24JA], S2062 [4MR], S2511-S2513 [11MR], S3610 [14AP], S4489 [28AP], S6359 [13JN], S11737-S11741 [21OC], S12046-S12048 [28OC], S12724-S12726 [14NO], S13488-S13490 [13DE]
Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S2938, S2947 [17MR]
———funding through reductions in Iraq Economic Support Fund funding, S8470, S8471 [19JY]
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]
Gyurcsany, Ferenc: U.S. visit, S11173 [6OC]
Haiti: establish a program to provide economic and infrastructure reconstruction assistance, S8528 [20JY]
———increase economic assistance, S3721 [15AP], S4092 [21AP]
———U.N. peacekeeping failures, S8379 [15JY]
Haradinaj, Ramush: indictment by International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, S2334 [9MR]
Hayes Center, NE: historical relationship with Villa Hayes, Paraguay, S60 [6JA]
Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 19), S5366 [17MY], S9200 [27JY]
Human rights: prevent human trafficking, S9447 [29JY]
———prohibit expulsion, return, or extradition of persons by the U.S. to countries engaging in torture (S. 654), S3007-S3010 [17MR], S12520 [8NO]
Hunger: encourage expanded efforts to alleviate hunger in developing countries, S10273 [21SE]
Immigration: national policy, S3449-S3451 [12AP], S3523-S3532, S3603 [13AP], S3866, S3868 [19AP]
———promote economic competition through policy reforms, S12934-S12936 [16NO]
India: commend continuing improvement in relations with the U.S., S12565 [9NO]
Indonesia: express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in Bali, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism, S10971 [4OC]
———express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in Bali, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism (S. Res. 264), S10913, S10998 [4OC]
———human rights violations, S14294-S14296 [21DE]
———international military education and training program funding, S2419 [10MR]
———Tentara Nasional Indonesia participation in the Dept. of Defense International Military Education and Training Program and the Counterterrorism Fellowship Program, S734 [1FE]
Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S376, S383-S403, S408-S410, S412 [25JA], S516, S518, S520-S528, S556 [26JA], S7803 [30JN], S8620 [21JY], S9077 [27JY], S9786 [8SE], S10652 [29SE], S11504 [19OC], S12419 [7NO], S12465 [8NO], S12636-S12639 [10NO], S12736-S12738, S12751 [14NO], S12818-S12822 [15NO], S12879, S12938 [16NO], S13071, S13092, S13147 [17NO], S13292-S13297, S13310, S13330 [18NO], S14133 [20DE]
Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism: ratification, S11334 [7OC]
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: credibility of findings relative to assessment of the state of global warming science, S12815-S12817 [15NO]
International economic relations: provide for cancellation of debts owed to international financial institutions by heavily indebted poor countries (S. 1320), S7525 [28JN]
———provide for cancellation of debts owed to international financial institutions by poor countries, S6348 [13JN]
International Foundation for Election Systems: tribute to role in Iraqi elections, S2001 [3MR]
Iran: human rights violations relative to women, S6711 [16JN]
———make information on certain investments in the energy sector available to the public (S. 299), S1051 [7FE]
Iran Nonproliferation Act: amend (S. 1976), S12532 [8NO]
———make amendments relative to International Space Station payments (S. 1713), S10257 [21SE], S12551 [8NO]
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]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S37 [6JA], S395 [25JA], S524, S526, S527 [26JA], S4822 [10MY], S5940 [25MY], S6592-S6595 [14JN], S6716 [16JN], S7285-S7287 [23JN], S7678, S7803 [30JN], S8620-S8624 [21JY], S9077, S9078 [27JY], S9437 [29JY], S9949-S9951, S9980 [13SE], S10361-S10363 [22SE], S10684 [29SE], S11061, S11083-S11085 [5OC], S11344 [17OC], S11450 [18OC], S11504 [19OC], S11780-S11782, S11796-S11804, S11808 [25OC], S12632-S12639 [10NO], S13309 [18NO], S13437 [12DE], S13518 [14DE], S14133-S14135, S14138 [20DE]
———call for independent investigation of abuse of enemy POW by U.S. military personnel, S4540 [28AP]
———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]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S2001 [3MR], S7510 [28JN], S9949-S9951, S9980 [13SE], S10523, S10525 [27SE], S11200 [6OC], S11504 [19OC], S11780-S11782, S11791, S11796-S11804 [25OC], S11972 [27OC], S12822 [15NO], S13311, S13337 [18NO], S13533-S13536 [14DE], S14133 [20DE], S14302 [21DE]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), S13742 [16DE]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (S. Res. 171), S6495 [14JN], S9105 [27JY], S10650-S10652 [29SE]
———elections, S509 [26JA], S615, S616, S619-S621, S623, S626-S628 [31JA], S965 [3FE], S1110 [8FE], S13459 [13DE], S13518 [14DE], S13644, S13645 [15DE], S13694, S13696, S13742, S13743 [16DE]
———ensure foreign countries honor their commitments of financial assistance for reconstruction efforts, S3728 [15AP]
———improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, S12879 [16NO]
———International Republican Institute and National Democratic Institute democracy building programs funding, S8473 [19JY]
———investigation into awarding of reconstruction contracts, S3165 [5AP], S3610 [14AP]
———investigation into private security contractors, S13775 [16DE]
———investigation of unaccounted for Coalition Provisional Authority funds, S2319-S2321 [9MR]
———require the Dept. of Defense and the CIA to report to Congress on the progress of their strategies and goals for stabilizing Iraq, S10916 [4OC]
———retain Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction until reconstruction funds have been expended, S3999 [20AP], S8531 [20JY]
———U.S. operations and reconstruction costs, S1067-S1070 [8FE], S10650 [29SE]
———U.S. policy, S12675 [10NO], S12738-S12740, S12756-S12763 [14NO], S12777, S12793-S12798, S12808, S12809, S12818-S12824 [15NO], S12901, S12942 [16NO], S13083 [17NO]
———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]
———support membership in the Western European and Others Group (WEOG) at the U.N., S3266 [6AP]
Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (S. Con. Res. 67), S13402 [18NO]
Jordan: condemn terrorist bombings in Amman and express condolences to the families of the victims, S12631 [10NO], S12825 [15NO]
———condemn terrorist bombings in Amman and express condolences to the families of the victims (S. Res. 309), S12709 [10NO]
Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit (S. Res. 152), S5743 [23MY]
Kazakhstan: recognize efforts to reduce threat of weapons of mass destruction through cooperation in the Nunn-Lugar/Cooperative Threat Reduction Program and celebrate anniversary of removal of all nuclear weapons (S. Res. 122), S4194 [25AP], S5940 [25MY]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: express appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognize the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center (S. Con. Res. 56), S10805 [30SE], S12146 [1NO]
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]
Law enforcement: 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]
Lebanon: allocation of foreign aid, S8534 [20JY]
———condemn acts of terrorism, call for removal of Syrian troops, consider imposing additional sanctions against Syria, and support democracy efforts (S. Res. 77), S2304 [9MR]
———democracy efforts, S6003 [26MY]
———investigate assassination of Rafik Hariri and urge withdrawal of Syrian troops (S. Res. 63), S1581, S1689, S1692 [17FE]
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]
Legislative branch of the Government: require Members of Congress and legislative branch employees to report all contact with representatives of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism (S. 1972), S12450 [7NO]
Libya: prohibit normalization of relations pending resolution of certain claims relative to bombing of discotheque in Berlin, Germany, S8817 [25JY]
Malaysia: perceptions of the U.S., S2419 [10MR]
Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (S. Con. Res. 33), S5231, S5232 [16MY]
Middle East: democracy efforts, S14293 [21DE]
———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S11601 [20OC]
———prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza, S3628 [14AP], S4819 [10MY]
———report on congressional delegation trip, S4797 [10MY], S4887 [11MY], S5007 [12MY], S5197 [16MY], S5249 [17MY], S13533-S13536 [14DE]
Millennium Challenge Corp.: require a report on progress toward Millennium Development Goals (S. 1315), S7430 [27JN]
Moldova: democracy efforts, S10032 [14SE]
———support democratic reforms and ensure a democratic and fair election process (S. Res. 60), S1689 [17FE]
Mongolia: tribute for contributions to the war on terrorism, S3549 [13AP]
Month of Global Health: designate (S. Res. 225), S9537 [29JY], S11499 [18OC]
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 Guard: impact of troops and equipment based in Iraq on ability to respond to natural disasters, S10652 [29SE]
National objectives: priority assigments, S405 [25JA]
National security: maintain uninterrupted preeminence in human spaceflight, S8638-S8640 [21JY]
———military readiness of U.S. forces relative to mission in Iraq, S10650, S10652 [29SE]
National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan: designate (S. Res. 172), S6812 [20JN]
———designate (S. Res. 186), S7924 [1JY]
Negroponte, John D.: scheduling of Senate briefings, S11060, S11061 [5OC]
Nepal: allocation of foreign aid, S969 [3FE], S9275 [28JY], S13341 [18NO]
———democracy efforts, S13341 [18NO], S14307 [21DE]
Niger: allocation of humanitarian assistance and address long-term food security, S9277 [28JY]
Nigeria: conduct thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case (S. Res. 303), S12679, S12692 [10NO]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (S. 50), S237, S240 [24JA], S566 [26JA], S7926, S7935, S7936 [1JY]
Northern Ireland: condemn violence and criminality by the Irish Republican Army (S. Res. 84), S2910, S2984 [17MR]
———peace efforts, S9207 [28JY]
———reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (S. Res. 173), S6767 [16JN], S8244, S8245 [13JY]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: clarify conditions for U.S. to become a signatory to any multilateral trade agreement resulting from World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round, S13136 [17NO]
———importance of agricultural negotiations in World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round, S13336 [18NO]
———initiate a case against the People's Republic of China through the World Trade Organization for violations of intellectual property rights (S. Res. 142), S5202, S5203 [16MY]
Pakistan: human rights violations relative to violence against women, S11299 [7OC]
———provide immediate assistance for earthquake victims, S11815 [25OC]
Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (S. Res. 27), S829, S830 [1FE]
Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S6899, S6900 [21JN], S7030 [22JN], S7465 [28JN]
———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 555), S2239, S2256-S2258 [8MR], S5493 [19MY], S6278 [9JN]
Philippines: support Debt-for-Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Investments program, S11414 [17OC]
Poland: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (S. 348), S1277, S1278 [10FE]
Power resources: national energy policy, S6244 [9JN]
———promote international clean energy development, expand clean energy markets abroad, and engage developing nations in the advancement of sustainable energy use and climate change actions (S. 745), S3416 [11AP]
Protocol of Amendment to International Convention on Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures: ratification, unanimous-consent agreement, S10414 [26SE]
Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (S. 365), S1305 [10FE]
Romania: allocation of foreign aid, S8533 [20JY]
———democracy efforts, S2729 [15MR]
———U.S. policy, S9433 [29JY]
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]
———urge compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia and Moldova and allow border monitoring in the Republic of Georgia (S. Res. 69), S2045 [3MR], S2500 [10MR], S4636 [9MY]
———urge compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia (S. Res. 139), S5182, S5183 [12MY]
———urge withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations (S. Res. 339), S13942 [16DE]
Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (S. 1171), S6107-S6109 [6JN]
Schlesinger, James: George C. Marshall Institute Founders Award recipient, S6222 [8JN]
Scioli, Daniel: Senate visit by Argentine Vice President, S1043 [7FE]
Senate: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S13-S15 [4JA]
Singapore: welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism and reconstruction of Iraq, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (S. Res. 196), S8144 [12JY]
Somalia: facilitate lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery, S13350 [18NO]
Southeast Asia: U.S. policy, S2417-S2420 [10MR], S14138-S14140 [20DE]
Spain: anniversary of terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid (S. Res. 76), S2304 [9MR]
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]
Sudan: 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]
———urge the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, S12415 [7NO]
———urge the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (S. Res. 202), S8499 [19JY], S8512 [20JY]
Talabani, Jalal: U.S. visit, S9943 [13SE]
Tanzania: elections in Zanzibar, S12229 [2NO]
Tariff Act: repeal dumping and subsidy offset, S11970 [27OC], S13460, S13478, S13485 [13DE], S13522 [14DE], S13630-S13632 [15DE], S14103, S14104, S14113 [20DE], S14206, S14210, S14220 [21DE]
Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, S10231 [20SE], S11604-S11606 [20OC], S12463-S12468 [8NO], S12556-S12560 [9NO], S12722 [14NO], S12775-S12777 [15NO], S12876-S12878 [16NO], S13471-S13473 [13DE], S13742 [16DE]
Thailand: continued use of the Rajadamri Diplomatic Compound, S14140 [20DE]
Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, S2480 [10MR]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S5246 [16MY], S9995 [13SE], S10624 [28SE], S12026 [27OC], S12460 [7NO], S12703 [10NO]
———resolutions of ratification considered and confirmed en bloc, S13282 [17NO]
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: policy concerning supportive actions on the occasion of the Seventh NPT Review Conference (S. Con. Res. 36), S5806 [23MY]
Turkey: U.S. policy, S6115 [7JN]
U.N.: address anti-Semitism (S. Res. 184), S7641 [29JN]
———address anti-Semitism (S. Res. 240), S10150 [15SE]
———anniversary, S10511 [27SE], S11816 [25OC]
———limit U.S. share of assessments for U.N. peace-keeping operations, S3172, S3192-S3194 [5AP], S3240, S3241 [6AP]
———reform, S5953, S5954 [26MY], S7883-S7886 [1JY]
———reform (H.R. 2745), S6869 [20JN], S6978 [21JN]
———reform (S. 1383), S8138 [12JY], S8210 [13JY]
———reform (S. 1394), S8243 [13JY], S8328 [14JY]
———require strict accounting of financing for renovation and refurbishment of the U.N. Headquarters Building in New York, S3257 [6AP]
———withhold funding if the U.N. abridges U.S. right to keep and bear arms (S. 1488), S9150 [27JY]
U.N. Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime: ratification, S11334 [7OC]
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: implement recommendations, S4176 [25AP]
U.S.-China Interparliamentary Group: tribute, S6207, S6208 [8JN]
U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve, S12565 [9NO]
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]
———normal trade relations status, S3173, S3174 [5AP]
———normal trade relations status (S. 46), S232-S234 [24JA]
———normal trade relations status (S. 410), S1555 [16FE]
———normal trade relations status (S. 632), S2847 [16MR], S13409 [18NO]
United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, S7945, S7946 [11JY], S8285 [14JY]
———condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (S. Res. 193), S7974 [11JY], S8207 [13JY]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: limit use of surveillance and issuance of search warrants, S13557, S13560 [14DE], S13619, S13620, S13623, S13624, S13626 [15DE], S13711, S13714, S13716, S13718, S13721 [16DE], S13998, S13999 [19DE], S14165-S14167 [20DE]
———reauthorize, S6080-S6082 [6JN], S6147 [7JN]
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]
War Powers Resolution: compliance, S5775 [23MY]
Western Hemisphere: democracy efforts, S1605 [17FE]
Women: commend participation in civic, political, economic life and reconstruction efforts of Iraq and Afghanistan, S2293 [8MR], S2981 [17MR]
Zimbabwe: human rights violations, S7903, S7904 [1JY]
Reports
Committee on Rules (House) Votes Preventing Amendments to H.R. 1268, Supplemental Appropriations Legislation, From Being Brought to Floor for Consideration: Committee on the Budget (House), H5563 [30JN]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Calls West Africa a Strategic but Underutilized Partner in Quest for U.S. Energy Security: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., E1535 [19JY]
Gaps in the Dept. of Defense Detainee Abuse Reviews, S12433 [7NO]
Illustrative Examples of Omissions From the Iraqi Declaration to the U.N. Security Council, H10967 [18NO]
Real Cost of the Iraq War to American Taxpayers—$195 Million per Day: Senator Kennedy, S11801 [25OC]
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]
Trip to Iraq: Senator Levin, S8132 [12JY]
2005 Parlimentary Election Assessment in Egypt: International Republican Institute (excerpt), H12181 [18DE]
U.S. Foreign Assistance to Africa—Claims vs. Reality: Susan E. Rice, Brookings Institution, E1430 [1JY]
U.S. Policy Options for Iran: Iran Policy Committee, E789-E796 [27AP]
Uzbekistan—Rights Defenders Targeted After Massacre: Human Rights Watch (organization), H4770 [20JN]
Reports filed
Agreement With Canada on Pacific Hake/Whiting: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-5), S12526 [8NO]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 18) (S. Rept. 109-101), S8134 [12JY]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1268, Supplemental Appropriations for Military and Reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan, War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 109-73), H2975 [4MY]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3057, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 532) (H. Rept. 109-270), H9640 [3NO]
Consideration of H. Res. 571, Call for Immediate Withdrawal of Armed Forces From Iraq: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 572) (H. Rept. 109-312), H11032 [18NO]
Consideration of H. Res. 612, Express Commitment of House of Representatives to Achieving Victory in Iraq: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 109-348), H12047 [16DE]
Consideration of H.R. 1268, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 109-18), H1416 [14MR]
Consideration of H.R. 2601, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 365) (H. Rept. 109-175), H5962 [18JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2745, U.N. Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 319) (H. Rept. 109-132), H4559 [15JN]
Consideration of H.R. 3057, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 341) (H. Rept. 109-155), H5251 [27JN]
Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-7), S12766 [14NO]
Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-6), S12606 [9NO]
Dept. of State, International Broadcasting Activities, Peace Corps, and Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 600) (S. Rept. 109-35), S2482 [10MR]
Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2601) (H. Rept. 109-168), H5800 [13JY]
East Asia Security Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3100) (H. Rept. 109-165), H5739 [12JY]
Executive Office of the President and Dept. of State Transmittal of Documents Relative to Communications With United Kingdom Officials on Iraq: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 109-223), H8102 [19SE]
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3057) (H. Rept. 109-265), H9554 [2NO]
———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3057) (H. Rept. 109-152), H5175 [24JN]
———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 3057) (S. Rept. 109-96), S7818 [30JN]
Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-3), S9466 [29JY]
International Cooperation To Meet the Millennium Development Goals Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1315), S12447 [7NO]
Methamphetamine Epidemic—International Roots of the Problem, and Recommended Solutions: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 109-352), H12047 [16DE]
No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 555), S3652 [14AP]
Protocol of Amendment to International Convention on Simplication and Harmonization of Customs Procedures: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-2), S9282 [28JY]
Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1268) (H. Rept. 109-72), H2878 [3MY]
———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1268) (H. Rept. 109-16), H1416 [14MR]
———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 1268) (S. Rept. 109-52), S3277 [6AP]
Tsunami Preparedness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 50) (S. Rept. 109-59), S3897 [19AP]
U.N. Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-4), S9644 [6SE]
U.N. Reform Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 109-120), H4400 [13JN]
Water for the Poor Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1973) (H. Rept. 109-260), H9425 [28OC]
Resolutions of ratification
Agreement With Canada on Pacific Hake/Whiting, S12526 [8NO], S13282 [17NO]
Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, S12766 [14NO], S13282 [17NO]
Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, S12606 [9NO]
Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism, S9466 [29JY], S11334 [7OC]
Protocol of Amendment to International Convention on Simplication and Harmonization of Customs Procedures, S9282 [28JY], S10415 [26SE]
U.N. Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, S9644 [6SE]
Rulings of the Chair
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3468 [12AP], S3980, S3981, S3995, S4004 [20AP], H1455, H1473, H1482 [15MR], H1517 [16MR]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), H5304, H5331, H5343, H5344 [28JN]
Iraq: improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H9566 [3NO]
Statements
Bush Administration Budget Proposal: Congressional Black Caucus, H386 [8FE]
Debt-for-Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Investments Program: Jose De Venecia, S11414-S11416 [17OC]
Develop and Implement a Plan for Withdrawal of Armed Forces From Iraq: Gold Star Families for Peace (organization), H4576 [16JN]
End of Syrian Occupation of Lebanon: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, E859 [3MY]
Fostering Democracy in the Middle East—Defeating Terrorism With Ballots: Representative Kucinich, E1044 [20MY]
Helman on UN Option: Gerald Helman, H4963 [22JN]
Iraqi Elections: Representative Stupak, E2622 [19DE]
Jewish Community Expresses Support for Israel's Disengagement Plan: Nancy K. Kaufman and Susan A. Calechman, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, MA, E1768 [7SE], E1822 [13SE]
May Guru Bless the Khalsa Panth in 2005 With Freedom, Happiness, Unity, and Prosperity—Freedom Lies in the Heart of the Sikh Nation; No Force Can Suppress It: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E72 [25JA]
Peace in the Middle East: Israel Zoberman, E693 [19AP]
Response to Senator Rockefeller's Remarks on Douglas J. Feith: Dept. of Defense, S12105 [1NO]
Rethinking Plan Colombia, H5314 [28JN]
Securing Our Borders—What We Have Learned From Government Initiatives and Citizen Patrols: Representative Kucinich, E1041 [20MY]
Sharonization of Hamas: Debra DeLee, E2589 [17DE]
Standards of Conduct and Accountability of Persons Serving on International Forces and Missions: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, E2587 [17DE]
State of the Union: Ernest F. Hollings, S968 [3FE]
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]
U.S. Military Presence in Kyrgyzstan: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State and Kurmanbek Bakiyev, President of Kyrgyzstan, E2118 [18OC]
U.S. Policy on Iraq: Congressional Black Caucus (2002), H10996 [18NO]
———Congressional Black Caucus (2003), H10996 [18NO]
U.S. Relations With Turkey: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, E858 [3MY]
War on Terrorism: Vernon Chong, S12775 [15NO]
Withdrawal of Troops From Iraq: Representative Kucinich, E1864 [15SE]
Summaries
Fair Currency Practices Act (S. 984), S4872 [10MY]
Tables
Accountability of senior-level officers relative to treatment of detainees, S12435 [7NO]
Additional equipment for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H3008 [5MY]
Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, S3473 [12AP]
Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 3057, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8474 [19JY]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 3057): conference report, H9652-H9667 [4NO]
Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), H1438-H1443 [15MR]
———conference report, H2998-H3005 [5MY]
Testimonies
Pediatric HIV/AIDS Treatment: Josephine Nabukenya, E2166 [25OC]
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. 32, end Syrian occupation of Lebanon, H1532 [16MR]
H. Con. Res. 81, human rights crackdown in Cuba anniversary, H2503 [26AP]
H. Con. Res. 98, oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law affecting the Republic of China, H1527 [16MR]
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. 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. 230, protect intellectual property rights in Russia, H10326 [16NO]
H. Con. Res. 237, U.S. visit of Chen Shui-bian, H8061 [15SE]
H. Con. Res. 252, support democracy efforts in Nicaragua, H11609 [14DE]
H. Con. Res. 275, support reform of education curriculum in Saudi Arabia, H12186 [18DE]
H. Con. Res. 280, mourn the loss of life caused by floods and mudslides in Central America and Mexico and provide assistance to affected people, H11066 [6DE]
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. 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. Con. Res. 312, urge Russian withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations, H11621 [14DE]
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. 151, consideration of H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, H1427 [15MR]
H. Res. 193, express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba, H3068 [10MY]
H. Res. 258, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, H2985 [5MY]
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. 282, urge U.N. to address anti-Semitism, H4152 [7JN]
H. Res. 319, consideration of H.R. 2745, U.N. Reform Act, H4607 [16JN]
H. Res. 326, call for free and fair parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, H5923 [18JY]
H. Res. 333, support goals and ideals of National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan, H5610 [11JY]
H. Res. 341, consideration of H.R. 3057, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H5266 [28JN]
H. Res. 356, condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, H5766 [13JY]
H. Res. 364, commend India's continuing improvement in relations with the U.S., H5930 [18JY]
H. Res. 365, consideration of H.R. 2601, Dept. of State appropriations, H5972 [19JY]
H. Res. 384, condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt and express condolences to the families of the victims, H6837 [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. 438, dissuade U.N. members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East, H11059 [6DE]
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. 479, recognize anniversary of Hungarian Revolution and reaffirm friendship between the people and governments of the U.S. and Hungary, H11068 [6DE]
H. Res. 529, recommend integration of Croatia into NATO, H11618 [14DE]
H. Res. 532, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3057, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H9644 [4NO]
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. Res. 546, condemn terrorist attacks in Amman, Jordan, H10343 [16NO]
H. Res. 571, call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iraq, H11005 [18NO]
H. Res. 572, consideration of H. Res. 571, call for immediate withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iraq, H10994 [18NO]
H. Res. 575, provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority, H11637 [14DE]
H. Res. 612, express commitment of House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq, H11905 [16DE]
H. Res. 619, consideration of H. Res. 612, express commitment of House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq, H11885 [16DE]
H.J. Res. 52, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal, H4813 [21JN]
H.J. Res. 55, develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iraq, H6160 [20JY]
H.J. Res. 73, develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iraq, H11029 [18NO]
H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, S3368-S3393 [11AP], S4195-S4215 [25AP]
H.R. 1409, Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act, H8857-H8859 [18OC]
H.R. 1973, Water for the Poor Act, H9703-H9705 [7NO]
H.R. 2017, victims of torture treatment programs funding, H11056 [6DE]
H.R. 2329, Terrorist Rewards Enhancement Act, H12183 [18DE]
H.R. 2601, Dept. of State appropriations, H5991-H6025 [19JY]
H.R. 2745, U.N. Reform Act, H4618-H4625 [16JN]
H.R. 3057, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S8333-S8372 [15JY]
H.R. 3100, East Asia Security Act, H5760-H5762 [13JY]
H.R. 4436, provide certain authorities for Dept. of State, H11607 [14DE]
S. 34, Global Tsunami Detection and Warning System Act, S225 [24JA]
S. 46, normal trade relations status for Ukraine, S232 [24JA]
S. 50, Tsunami Preparedness Act, S238-S240 [24JA], S7930-S7935 [1JY]
S. 192, improve U.S. stabilization and reconstruction capabilities relative to countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife or threatened with instability, S601-S603 [26JA]
S. 299, Investor in Iran Accountability Act, S1052 [7FE]
S. 365, refugee victims of torture treatment programs funding, S1305 [10FE]
S. 377, Fair Currency Enforcement Act, S1417 [15FE]
S. 452, Tsunami Early Warning and Relief Act, S1671 [17FE]
S. 455, American Competitiveness Through International Openness Now (ACTION) Act, S1673-S1675 [17FE]
S. 492, Safe Water—Currency for Peace Act, S1932-S1934 [2MR]
S. 495, Darfur Accountability Act, S1940-S1942 [2MR]
S. 555, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act, S2256 [8MR]
S. 632, normal trade relations status for Ukraine, S2848 [16MR]
S. 632, normal trade relations status with Ukraine, S13409 [18NO]
S. 654, Convention Against Torture Implementation Act, S3008 [17MR]
S. 745, International Clean Energy Deployment and Global Energy Markets Investment Act, S3417-S3420 [11AP]
S. 853, North American Cooperative Security Act, S4024-S4026 [20AP]
S. 984, Fair Currency Practices Act, S4872 [10MY]
S. 992, eliminate consumptive demand exemption relative to importation of foreign goods made with forced labor, S4877 [10MY]
S. 1315, International Cooperation To Meet the Millennium Development Goals Act, S7431-S7433 [27JN]
S. 1351, Cold War Medal Act, S7834 [30JN]
S. 1462, Darfur Peace and Accountability Act, S13414-S13417 [18NO]
S. 1713, make amendments to Iran Nonproliferation Act relative to International Space Station payments, S10257 [21SE]
S. 1713, make amendments to the Iran Nonproliferation Act relative to International Space Station payments, S12550 [8NO], H9240 [26OC]
S. 1830, Compact of Free Association amendments, S11222 [6OC]
S. 1874, Alien Tort Statute Reform Act, S11435 [17OC]
S. 1905, Foreign Service Grievance Board procedures clarification, S11699 [20OC]
S. 1976, Iran Nonproliferation Enforcement Act, S12533 [8NO]
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. 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. Con. Res. 21, oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law affecting the Republic of China, S3072 [17MR]
S. Con. Res. 24, oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law affecting the Republic of China, S3111 [20MR]
S. Con. Res. 31, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, S4849, S4879 [10MY], H3119 [11MY]
S. Con. Res. 33, reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat, S5231 [16MY]
S. Con. Res. 34, ensure that Albanian parliamentary elections are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections, S5367 [17MY]
S. Con. Res. 36, Reinforce the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Act, S5805 [23MY]
S. Con. Res. 40, Proliferation Security Initiative anniversary, S6058 [26MY]
S. Con. Res. 43, welcome Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism and reconstruction of Iraq, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., S7867 [30JN]
S. Con. Res. 47, tribute to Africa-America Institute, S8987 [26JY]
S. Con. Res. 55, clarify conditions for U.S. to become a signatory to any multilateral trade agreement resulting from World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round, S10761 [29SE]
S. Con. Res. 56, express appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognize the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center, S10805 [30SE], S12146 [1NO]
S. Con. Res. 67, urge Japan to honor commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals, S13401, S13403 [18NO]
S. Con. Res. 70, urge Russian withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations, S13682 [15DE]
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. 33, urge Canada to end commercial hunt for seals, S824 [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. 53, demand return of U.S.S. Pueblo to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea, S1356 [14FE]
S. Res. 60, support democratic reforms and ensure a democratic and fair election process in Moldova, S1681, S1689 [17FE]
S. Res. 63, investigate assassination of Rafik Hariri and urge withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon, S1683, S1691 [17FE]
S. Res. 64, prepare comprehensive strategy for international negotiations to reduce global mercury use to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment, S1683 [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. 69, urge Russian compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia and Moldova and allow border monitoring in the Republic of Georgia, S2044 [3MR], S2500 [10MR]
S. Res. 76, anniversary of terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid, Spain, S2304, S2400 [9MR]
S. Res. 77, condemn acts of terrorism, call for removal of Syrian troops, consider imposing additional sanctions against Syria, and support democracy efforts in Lebanon, S2304, S2401 [9MR]
S. Res. 84, condemn violence and criminality in Northern Ireland by the Irish Republican Army, S2910, S3066 [17MR]
S. Res. 92, ensure judicial decisions on the meaning of U.S. laws are not based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless they inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws, S3109 [20MR]
S. Res. 104, People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution, S3491 [12AP]
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. 122, recognize efforts of Kazakhstan to reduce threat of weapons of mass destruction through cooperation in the Nunn-Lugar/Cooperative Threat Reduction Program and celebrate anniversary of removal of all nuclear weapons, S4194 [25AP], S5940 [25MY]
S. Res. 139, urge Russian compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia, S5171, S5183 [12MY]
S. Res. 140, express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba, S5172 [12MY], S5368 [17MY]
S. Res. 142, initiate a case against the People's Republic of China through the World Trade Organization for violations of intellectual property rights, S5230 [16MY]
S. Res. 152, U.S. visit by Hamid Karzai, S5743, S5804 [23MY]
S. Res. 171, develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iraq, S6494 [14JN]
S. Res. 172, National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan, S6767 [16JN]
S. Res. 173, reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict in Northern Ireland, S6767 [16JN], S8245 [13JY]
S. Res. 174, tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi, S6768, S6780 [16JN]
S. Res. 178, welcome leadership to U.S.-European Union Summit and encourage cooperation on political and economic issues, S6834, S6869 [20JN]
S. Res. 184, address anti-Semitism in the U.N., S7641 [29JN]
S. Res. 185, U.N. reform, S7867 [30JN]
S. Res. 186, National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan, S7913, S7924 [1JY]
S. Res. 193, condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, S7975, S7997 [11JY]
S. Res. 196, welcome Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism and reconstruction of Iraq, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., S8142, S8144 [12JY]
S. Res. 202, urge the Sudanese government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, S8490, S8499 [19JY]
S. Res. 210, condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt and express condolences to the families of the victims, S8833, S8896 [25JY]
S. Res. 220, oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law, S9308 [28JY]
S. Res. 225, Month of Global Health, S9537 [29JY], S11499 [18OC]
S. Res. 226, call for free and fair parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, S9538 [29JY]
S. Res. 227, support international hunger relief efforts and use resources and diplomatic leverage to secure food aid for countries in need, S9538 [29JY]
S. Res. 237, agreement on future status of Kosovo, S10047 [14SE], S11331 [7OC]
S. Res. 240, address anti-Semitism in the U.N., S10130, S10150 [15SE]
S. Res. 260, call for free and fair parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, S10759 [29SE], S11700 [20OC]
S. Res. 264, express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in Bali, Indonesia, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism, S10976, S10998 [4OC]
S. Res. 270, IMF investigation of allegations of currency exchange rate manipulation by the People's Republic of China, S11238 [6OC]
S. Res. 273, oppose control by U.N. and other international organizations over the Internet, S11439 [17OC]
S. Res. 293, call for free and fair Presidential election in Kazakhstan, S12018 [27OC]
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. 309, condemn terrorist bombings in Amman, Jordan and express condolences to the families of the victims, S12695, S12709 [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. 316, oppose control by U.N. and other international organizations over the Internet, S12853 [15NO]
S. Res. 319, commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia, S13183 [17NO]
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. 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. 323, oppose control by U.N. and other international organizations over the Internet, S13397, 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. 338, tribute to Armed Forces members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S13812-S13856 [16DE]
S. Res. 339, urge Russian withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations, S13856, S13942 [16DE]
S. Res. 344, express support for South Ossetian Peace Plan and the successful and peaceful reintegration of the region into the Republic of Georgia, S14336 [21DE]
S.J. Res. 5, encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases, S1558 [16FE]
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
Analysis—Indonesian Government Bans Adoptions of Tsunami Orphans: National Public Radio, S8516 [20JY]
Iranian Elections: Iranian Human Rights and Democracy Caucus, E1896 [20SE]
Press Briefing With National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, S12383 [4NO]
Tributes
Aung San Suu Kyi, H4718-H4720 [17JN], H4813 [21JN], E1266, E1279 [17JN]
Musharraf, Pervez, E1958 [27SE]