INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Addresses

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]

Historical Relationship Between Judaism and Islam: Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan, E1958-E1960 [27SE]

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

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

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

100th Anniversary of the Birth of J. William Fulbright: Senator Lugar, S13348-S13350 [18NO]

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

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]

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

Amendments

Dept. of State: 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]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (S. Res. 82), S4598, S4606 [28AP]

Iran Nonproliferation Act: make amendments relative to International Space Station payments (S. 1713), S12550 [8NO]

Russia: issue a clear and unambiguous statement of admission and condemnation of the illegal occupation and annexation by the Soviet Union from 1940-1991 of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (H. Con. Res. 128), H6370 [22JY]

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

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6) Provisions Relative to Promotion of Responsible Progress on Climate Change, S6889-S6891 [21JN]

Legislation Authorizing the Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq (2002), H10997-H10999 [18NO]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S6588 [14JN], H603 [15FE], H757 [17FE]

———Chairman, S105 [20JA]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S2289 [8MR], H3249 [12MY]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, S1693 [17FE], S2500 [10MR], S5450 [18MY]

Russia-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S1693 [17FE]

Articles and editorials

Aid Workers Say Niger Crisis Illustrates Need for Reform, E1706 [29JY]

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

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

Back on Track, E770 [26AP]

Basel II Plan Is a Crisis in the Making, E524 [5AP]

Chinese Dragon Awakens, E1401 [30JN]

CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons, H11866 [15DE]

Cold War's Magnificent Seven; Pope John Paul II; Awakener of the East, E682 [18AP]

Dal Khalsa Observe R-Day as ``Betrayal Day'' in Amritsar, E128 [1FE]

Deal Reached on Managing the Internet, S13064 [16NO]

Helping the Least of These—Cancel Africa's Debt and Share the Wealth, E1390 [28JN]

Holy Alliance, E679-E681 [18AP]

In Gaza, a Test Case for Peace, E1575 [22JY], E1619 [27JY]

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

Jerusalem Cloakroom #178—The Impact of Disengagement of U.S. Interests, E1292 [20JN]

Khalistan Demand Raised on Genocide Day, E1309 [21JN]

Mann Reverts to Sovereign Punjab Theme, E239 [15FE]

Misguided Morality, H12212 [18DE]

Other Voices on the Gaza Pullout—How History Repeats Itself, E2060 [7OC]

Pepsi Warehouse Burned in Visa Denial Uproar, E566 [7AP]

Plan That Falls Far Short of Global Needs, E1391 [28JN]

Presbyterians' Misguided Goal, E1009 [19MY]

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

Revealed—How Oil Giant Influenced Bush—White House Sought Advice From Exxon on Kyoto Stance, H4274 [8JN]

Riverside Cathedral, a Platform for Truth—A Search for Africa's Development and the Role of Nelson Mandela, E1467 [12JY]

Suspicious Treatment, H4835 [21JN]

Taiwan Aids Pentagon Memorial Fund, E1145 [7JN]

Thefts of U.S. Technology Boost China's Weaponry, E1402 [30JN]

Trade Deficit Hits Record, Threatening U.S. Growth, H11873 [15DE]

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

United We Stand, S7883 [1JY]

Warming Climate, S1449 [16FE], H4329 [9JN]

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

Winter in Kashmir, S13308 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see S. Res. 292), S12007 [27OC] (see S. Res. 336), S13786 (see S. Res. 337), S13787 [16DE] (see H. Res. 523), H9426 [28OC] (see H. Res. 601), H11654 [14DE] (see H. Res. 611), H11879 [15DE]

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

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

Arms control: 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]

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see S. Res. 319), S13161 [17NO] (see H. Res. 561), H10909 [17NO]

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]

Bank for International Settlements (organization): establish committee to develop uniform U.S. positions on issues before the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and review capital standards accord (see H.R. 1226), H1368 [10MR]

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]

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]

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

China, People's Republic of: adhere to internationally recognized health standards by prohibiting use of antiviral medication to protect livestock (see H. Res. 377), H6381 [22JY]

———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]

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

China, Republic of: accord membership in the World Health Organization and other international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 154), H3435 [17MY]

———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]

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]

Climate: address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments (see S. Res. 312), S12839 [15NO]

———develop and coordinate a research program to assist understanding, assessment, and prediction of abrupt climate change (see S. 245), S739 [1FE]

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]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 67), H353 [2FE]

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

———recommend integration into NATO (see H. Res. 529), H9555 [2NO]

Cuba: 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]

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

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

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

Dept. of Energy: promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gasses and provide credit-based financial assistance and investment protection for projects that employ advanced climate technologies or systems (see S. 388), S1413 [15FE] (see S. 887), S4108 [21AP]

Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (see S. 1756), S10378 [22SE] (see H.R. 3760), H7947 [14SE]

Dept. of State: carry out activities that promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries, while promoting economic development (see S. 386), S1413 [15FE] (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]

———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]

Disasters: 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]

———provide assistance for Indian Ocean tsunami victims and for reconstruction of tsunami-affected countries (see H.R. 1550), H1893 [12AP]

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]

———promote initiatives to develop an HIV vaccine (see S. Res. 42), S1050 [7FE] (see H. Res. 286), H3556 [18MY]

Economy: remove barriers to competitiveness of the U.S. economy (see H. Res. 352), H5637 [11JY]

Education: establish the Universal Education Account and the Universal Education Corp., to promote global education reform (see H.R. 3930), H8513 [28SE]

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]

Europe: foster cross-border cooperation in Northern Europe (see H.R. 1026), H846 [1MR]

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

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see S. Res. 82), S2735 [15MR] (see H. Res. 101), H630 [15FE]

———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 59), S1623 [17FE] (see S. Res. 91), S2995 [17MR] (see H. Res. 43), H196 [25JA] (see H. Res. 57), H286 [1FE]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: implement pesticide-related obligations of the U.S. under certain international conventions or protocols (see S. 2042), S13161 [17NO] (see H.R. 3849), H8247 [21SE]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4465), H11219 [7DE]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 4558), H11879 [15DE]

———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 policy: disavow the doctrine of preemption (see H. Res. 82), H523 [9FE]

———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]

Foreign trade: 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]

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]

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

———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]

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

India: encourage permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 83), H523 [9FE]

Indian Americans: recognize and honor contributions to economic innovation and society (see H. Res. 227), H2472 [21AP]

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]

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]

International Organizations Immunities Act: apply to the Bank for International Settlements (organization) (see H.R. 3269), H5800 [13JY]

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

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 64), S12607 [9NO] (see S. Res. 317), S12949 [16NO] (see H. Con. Res. 268), H8918 [18OC]

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]

———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]

———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4486 [14JN]

Iran Nonproliferation Act: amend (see S. 1976), S12526 [8NO]

———make amendments relative to International Space Station payments (see S. 1713), S10119 [15SE] (see H.R. 4003), H8733 [6OC]

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]

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

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]

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

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

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]

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 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]

———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]

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]

Middle East: extend mandate of U.N. commission investigating assassination of Rafik Hariri and condemn Syria for failing to fully cooperate with the investigation (see H. Res. 598), H11654 [14DE]

———support findings of U.N. commission investigating assassination of Rafik Hariri, condemn Syria for apparent involvement, and demand Syrian compliance with certain U.N. resolutions (see H. Res. 510), H9102 [25OC]

Month of Global Health: designate (see S. Res. 225), S9468 [29JY]

———observance (see H. Res. 514), H9276 [26OC]

National Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (see H.R. 67), H73 [4JA]

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

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]

———prohibit entities that provide nuclear fuel assemblies to Iran from providing such assemblies to the U.S. (see S. 1737), S10233 [20SE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: 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]

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

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see S. Res. 94), S3147 [4AP] (see S. Res. 95), S3201 [5AP] (see H. Res. 183, 186), H1778 [5AP] (see H. Res. 190), H1846 [6AP]

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: 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]

———support initiative in bilateral energy cooperation between Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 353), H5637 [11JY]

Proliferation Security Initiative: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 40), S6022 [26MY]

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]

———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]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorizing representation of the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in the U.N. Oil-for-Food Program investigation (see S. Res. 143), S5219 [16MY]

Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) Security Platform for the 21st Century: call for adoption (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3556 [18MY]

Space policy: preserve peaceful uses of space by prohibiting space-based weapons and the use of weapons to destroy orbiting objects in space (see H.R. 2420), H3554 [18MY]

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]

Taxation: provide tax incentives for the investment in greenhouse gas intensity reduction projects (see S. 387), S1413 [15FE] (see S. 1203), S6225 [8JN]

Terrorism: combat financing (see H.R. 3007), H4895 [21JN]

———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]

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]

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

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

U.N.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 192), H5176 [24JN]

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

———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]

———ensure payment of U.S. assessments for peacekeeping operations (see S. 2095), S13502 [13DE]

———limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 14), H71 [4JA]

———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 regionally balanced expansion of the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 321), H4561 [15JN]

———terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 1146), H1023 [8MR]

———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]

UNESCO: withdraw U.S. membership (see H. Con. Res. 132), H2102 [14AP]

Water: protect, conserve, and improve access to freshwater resources (see H. Con. Res. 120), H1695 [17MR]

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]

Chronologies

Significant Terrorist Incidents, 1983-2003, S8192-S8198 [13JY]

Excerpts

Mexico City Policy on International Family Planning Programs Implementation Reports: Congressional Research Service, S3183 [5AP]

Factsheets

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Warming, S7026 [22JN]

Letters

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

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

Civil liberties violations of Sikhs: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1479 [13JY], E2086 [17OC]

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]

Global warming: Ethan Senser, E2518 [13DE]

———R. Glenn Hubbard and Joseph E. Stiglitz, Columbia University, S1450 [16FE]

Greenhouse gas emissions: Anders Wijkman, European Parliament, S7024 [22JN]

Implement pesticide-related obligations of the U.S. under certain international conventions or protocols: Michael O. Leavitt, EPA, S13170 [17NO]

———Senator Harkin, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S13170 [17NO]

———T.J. Halstead, Congressional Research Service, S13171 [17NO]

———William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S13170 [17NO]

Incorporation of an allowance price cap in market-based systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Joseph E. Stiglitz and R. Glenn Hubbard, Council of Economic Advisers, H4329 [9JN]

International affairs budget funding: several Representatives, E74 [25JA]

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S.: Congressional Internet Caucus, S13064 [16NO]

———Representative Cannon, H10334 [16NO]

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]

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

McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding: Mike Johanns, Sec. of Agriculture, H4203 [8JN]

———several Representatives, H4203 [8JN]

Recommend integration of Croatia into NATO: Edward A. Andrus, National Federation of Croatian Americans, E2528 [14DE]

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

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]

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]

Lists

International Climate Change Task Force members, S7901 [1JY]

International Climate Change Task Force secretariat, S7901 [1JY]

Political prisoners held by Cuba, H8410 [28SE]

Published works of climatologists comparing current Arctic temperatures to the 1930s and 1940s: Center for Science and Public Policy, S21-S24 [4JA]

Memorandums

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

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

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

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

Messages

U.N. Convention Against Corruption: President Bush, S12026 [27OC]

Papers

Charles River Associates and Climate Stewardship—Assumptions Do Matter, S7025 [22JN]

U.N. Charter: Herbert W. Titus (excerpt), E381-E383 [8MR]

Poems

``Pope John Paul II,'' Kevin Rishell, H1831 [6AP]

Prefaces

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

Press releases

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]

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]

Sikhs Mark Indian Republic Day by Protesting Genocide, Repression: Council of Khalistan, E128 [1FE]

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]

Remarks in House

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, E1430 [1JY]

Africa Malaria Day: observance, E786 [27AP]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments, H9281 [27OC], H9365, H9366 [28OC], H9558 [3NO], H9967 [8NO], H11885 [16DE], E2202, E2204 [27OC], E2592, E2596 [17DE]

———condemn anti-Israel sentiments (H. Res. 523), H9373-H9380, H9412 [28OC], E2258 [3NO], E2276 [4NO]

American Forum for Global Education: tribute, E748 [22AP]

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H2556 [27AP], H4375 [13JN]

Armenia: blockade by Azerbaijan, E251 [16FE]

Arms control: nonproliferation policies, H5261 [28JN]

———reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 1348), E472 [17MR]

Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa, H3440 [18MY]

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]

Burma: human rights violations, H8855 [18OC]

Bush, President: speech on Iraq, H5261, H5355, H5357 [28JN], H5368, H5369, H5370, H5372, H5469 [29JN]

Cambodia: human rights violations, E2217 [28OC]

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

Caribbean nations: economic development, E1125 [26MY]

Center for Reproductive Rights: release of documents on abortion legalization strategies, E340 [2MR]

Children and youth: guaranteeing the world's children a primary education, H337 [2FE]

China, People's Republic of: 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]

———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]

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

———relations with Republic of China, E242 [15FE]

China, Republic of: 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]

———participation in WHO, E924 [10MY]

———tribute for contribution to Pentagon Memorial Fund, E1145 [7JN]

———visit of Nationalist Party leader to the People's Republic of China, E770 [26AP]

Cleveland, OH: commemoration of the Battle of the Vistula River by the Polish Veterans Committee, E1263 [17JN]

Climate: global warming, H4191 [8JN], H11336 [13DE], H12040 [16DE], E2518 [13DE]

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

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: funding, H4612 [16JN], E1317 [23JN]

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

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

Croatia: recommend integration into NATO (H. Res. 529), H11618-H11621 [14DE]

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

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

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6176, H6178 [20JY]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H4203 [8JN], H9368 [28OC]

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

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

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

———limit interventionist role in international conflicts, H12034 [16DE]

———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 Peace and Nonviolence: establish (H.R. 3760), H7872 [14SE]

Dept. of State: Active Response Corps funding, H6040, H6041 [19JY]

———Global HIV/AIDS Initiative funding, H5306, H5307 [28JN]

Disasters: develop a global disaster detection and warning system to prevent wide-scale loss of life and economic destruction, H199 [26JA]

Economy: remove barriers to competitiveness of the U.S. economy (H. Res. 352), H5655-H5661 [12JY]

———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]

Eritrea: human rights violations, E901 [5MY]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, E901 [5MY]

———U.S. policy, E2147 [20OC], E2308 [9NO]

European Union: accession of Bulgaria, H2112 [19AP]

———urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (H. Res. 101), H1271 [10MR], H1398-H1401 [14MR], E446, E453 [16MR], E509 [17MR]

———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China, H2467 [21AP]

———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 57), H299-H303 [2FE], E204 [9FE]

———urge Romania to settle pending intercountry adoption cases, E2591 [17DE]

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]

———proposed financing package for Chinese semiconductor manufacturer, E1382-E1385 [28JN]

Families and domestic relations: reunion of families in Republic of Korea and Democratic People's Republic of Korea, E2331 [10NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N., H2728-H2731 [28AP], H4680, H4681 [17JN]

Foreign policy: international affairs budget funding, E74 [25JA]

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

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H4145 [7JN]

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

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]

———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]

Indian Americans: recognize and honor contributions to economic innovation and society (H. Res. 227), H2493-H2495 [26AP]

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

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

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 Day of Peace: observance, E1921 [21SE]

International economic relations: proposed revision of minimum capital requirements for financial institutions, E524 [5AP]

———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]

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

International Organizations Immunities Act: apply to the Bank for International Settlements (organization) (H.R. 3269), H11055 [6DE]

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

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 268), H10332-H10336 [16NO], E2386 [17NO]

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]

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

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

———U.S. policy, 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]

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

Kyrgyzstan: tribute for contributions to the war on terrorism, E2117 [18OC]

Laos: human rights violations, H3203 [12MY]

Lebanon: 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]

Lemelson Foundation: tribute, H2477 [26AP]

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]

Middle East: extend mandate of U.N. commission investigating assassination of Rafik Hariri and condemn Syria for failing to fully cooperate with the investigation (H. Res. 598), H11644-H11649 [14DE], E2568 [17DE]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H3889 [24MY], H5885 [14JY], E1292 [20JN], E2060 [7OC]

———support principles of peace, H635 [16FE], H784-H788 [17FE], H1425 [15MR], H1900 [13AP]

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]

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

———democracy efforts, E269 [17FE], E279, E288, E299 [18FE], E328 [2MR]

National Federation of Indian American Associations: tribute, E1112 [26MY]

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

Niger: allocation of humanitarian assistance and address long-term food security, E1706 [29JY]

Nigeria: withdrawal of military forces from Cameroon, H3588 [19MY], H4146 [7JN], E995 [17MY], E1033 [20MY], E1110, E1112 [26MY], E1590 [25JY], E1669 [29JY]

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

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

Pakistan: arrest of Abu Farraj al-Libbi, H2982 [5MY]

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

———provide immediate assistance for earthquake victims, H8823 [17OC]

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

Petroleum: increase world oil supplies, H2196 [20AP]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (H. Res. 190), H1807-H1821 [6AP], E678 [18AP], E696 [19AP]

———tribute (H. Res. 190), unanimous-consent agreement, H1748 [5AP]

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]

———national energy policy, H3295-H3300 [16MY]

Romania: 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]

Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) Security Platform for the 21st Century: call for adoption (H. Con. Res. 158), H3545 [18MY], H3681 [19MY], H3881 [24MY], H4056 [25MY], H4120 [26MY], H4164 [7JN], H4275 [8JN], H4326 [9JN], H4372 [13JN], H4475 [14JN], H4556 [15JN], H4709 [17JN], H4785 [20JN], H4865 [21JN], H5078 [23JN], H5168 [24JN], H5221 [27JN], H5469 [29JN], H5618 [11JY], H5712 [12JY], H5886 [14JY], H6077 [19JY], H6177 [20JY], H6413 [25JY], H6556 [26JY], H7702 [7SE], H7792 [8SE], H7836 [13SE], H7925 [14SE]

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]

Space policy: preserve peaceful uses of space by prohibiting space-based weapons and the use of weapons to destroy orbiting objects in space, H3773 [24MY], H4758 [20JN]

———preserve peaceful uses of space by prohibiting space-based weapons and the use of weapons to destroy orbiting objects in space (H.R. 2420), H3440 [18MY], H3586 [19MY]

———pursue international treaty banning space-based weapons and the use of weapons to destroy orbiting objects in space, H6123, H6124 [20JY]

Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team International: tribute, E1772 [7SE]

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]

Terrorism: combat financing, H6288-H6290 [21JY], H11539 [14DE]

Treaties and agreements: role of ExxonMobil Corp., in decision not to ratify Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, H4274 [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]

———U.S. policy, E858 [3MY]

U.N.: abuses within the Oil-for-Food Program, H4626 [16JN], H4663, H4664 [17JN], H9477 [2NO]

———anniversary, E2161 [25OC], E2239 [1NO]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 192), E1346 [24JN]

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

———certification of U.N. cooperation in investigation of Oil-for-Food Program, H4329-H4336 [9JN], H4665-H4667 [17JN]

———enforce zero nominal growth for the budget, identify low-priority activities in the budget proposal, and improve disclosure on subsidiary bodies, H4679 [17JN]

———ensure full Syrian withdrawal of intelligence forces and troops from Lebanon, H4675 [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]

———prohibit employees from having unauthorized contact with a member State that is subject to U.N. sanctions, H4682, H4683 [17JN]

———prohibit funding for payment of U.S. contributions to U.N. or any affiliated agency, H4580, H4581 [16JN]

———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]

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

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

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

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification (H. Con. Res. 56), E211 [10FE]

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

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: oppose expansion if it would diminish U.S. influence, include veto rights for new members, or undermine effectiveness, H4678 [17JN]

———recommend expansion of seats, E643 [13AP]

UNESCO: efforts to seek transparency of World Heritage Committee proceedings, E1673 [29JY]

———withdraw U.S. membership (H. Con. Res. 132), E650 [14AP]

Venezuela: human rights violations, E1596 [25JY]

———OAS investigation of purchase and deployment of military helicopters and weapons along Colombian border, H5608 [11JY], H6111 [20JY]

Vietnam: human rights violations, E1294 [20JN]

World Bank Group: support for reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H1681 [17MR]

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

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

Remarks in Senate

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments, S13649 [15DE]

———condemn anti-Israel sentiments (S. Res. 292), S12030 [27OC]

———condemn anti-Israel sentiments (S. Res. 336), unanimous-consent request, S13766, S13767 [16DE]

———condemn anti-Israel sentiments (S. Res. 337), S13767 [16DE]

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

Arms control: provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (S. 1949), S12130 [1NO], S13498 [13DE]

———support nonproliferation programs, S380 [25JA], S5862-S5864 [25MY]

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (S. Res. 319), S13184 [17NO]

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]

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

Bush, President: speech on Iraq, S7512-S7516 [28JN], S7545, S7547-S7550, S7552, S7580 [29JN], S7678 [30JN]

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

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

China, People's Republic of: relations with Republic of China, S6399 [13JN]

———U.S. policy, S3115-S3119 [4AP], S3406 [11AP], S4007 [20AP], S4176 [25AP]

———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]

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]

———develop and coordinate a research program to assist understanding, assessment, and prediction of abrupt climate change (S. 245), S750-S752 [1FE]

———global warming, S18-S21 [4JA], S1448 [16FE], S3346-S3349 [7AP], S3475-S3478 [12AP], S4165-S4167 [25AP], S5837-S5840 [24MY], S7053 [22JN], S10352 [22SE], S14024 [19DE]

Colombia: human rights violations, S13152 [17NO]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on relationship between Russia and Syria, S2728 [15MR]

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]

Cuba: human rights violations, S13443 [12DE]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, S12398 [4NO]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

———promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gasses and provide credit-based financial assistance and investment protection for projects that employ advanced climate technologies or systems (S. 388), S1427-S1430 [15FE]

Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (S. 1756), S10381 [22SE]

Dept. of State: carry out activities that promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries, while promoting economic development, S6880-S6891 [21JN]

———carry out activities that promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries, while promoting economic development (S. 386), S1427-S1430 [15FE]

———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]

Disasters: 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]

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]

———promote initiatives to develop an HIV vaccine (S. Res. 42), S1063 [7FE]

Ecology and environment: use of science in developing environmental policy, S18-S21 [4JA]

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

Ethiopia: human rights violations, S14311 [21DE]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (S. Res. 82), S4606 [28AP]

———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 59), S1681 [17FE]

———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 91), S3088 [17MR]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: implement pesticide-related obligations of the U.S. under certain international conventions or protocols (S. 2042), S13168-S13170 [17NO]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S3177-S3185, S3189, S3190 [5AP]

Guatemala: human rights violations, S9446 [29JY]

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

Human rights: International Labor Organization report on forced labor, S5064 [12MY]

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

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]

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 Labor Organization: funding, S7602 [29JN]

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

———observance, S2240 [8MR]

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (S. Res. 317), S13063 [16NO], S13340 [18NO]

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

Iran Nonproliferation Act: amend (S. 1976), S12532 [8NO]

———make amendments relative to International Space Station payments (S. 1713), S10257 [21SE], S12551 [8NO]

Israel: support membership in the Western European and Others Group (WEOG) at the U.N., S3266 [6AP]

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

Lebanon: 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]

Malaysia: perceptions of the U.S., S2419 [10MR]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S11601 [20OC]

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 security: combat terrorism, S626 [31JA]

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

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

Niger: allocation of humanitarian assistance and address long-term food security, S9277 [28JY]

Northern Ireland: condemn violence and criminality by the Irish Republican Army (S. Res. 84), S2910, S2984 [17MR]

———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: 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]

Philippines: support Debt-for-Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Investments program, S11414 [17OC]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (S. Res. 94), S3199 [5AP]

———tribute (S. Res. 95), S3163, S3166-S3171 [5AP]

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]

———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]

Southeast Asia: U.S. policy, S14138-S14140 [20DE]

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

Taxation: provide tax incentives for the investment in greenhouse gas intensity reduction projects (S. 387), S1427-S1430 [15FE]

Treaties and agreements: decision not to ratify Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, S18-S21 [4JA], S1498 [16FE]

———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.: anniversary, S10511 [27SE], S11816 [25OC]

———ensure payment of U.S. assessments for peacekeeping operations (S. 2095), S13506 [13DE]

———limit U.S. share of assessments for U.N. peace-keeping operations, S3172, S3192-S3194 [5AP], S3240, S3241 [6AP]

———prevent governance of the Internet, S9438 [29JY]

———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]

U.N. Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime: ratification, S11334 [7OC]

Zimbabwe: human rights violations, S7903, S7904 [1JY]

Reports

Ending the Energy Stalemate—Reducing Risks From Climate Change: National Commission on Energy Policy, S1452 [16FE]

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

Potential Climate Changes Impact, S14025 [19DE]

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]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2745, U.N. Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 319) (H. Rept. 109-132), H4559 [15JN]

Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-7), S12766 [14NO]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-8), S12949 [16NO]

East Asia Security Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3100) (H. Rept. 109-165), H5739 [12JY]

Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-3), S9466 [29JY]

Methamphetamine Epidemic—International Roots of the Problem, and Recommended Solutions: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 109-352), H12047 [16DE]

Protocol of Amendment to International Convention on Simplication and Harmonization of Customs Procedures: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-2), S9282 [28JY]

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]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, S12766 [14NO], S13282 [17NO]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, S12949 [16NO], S13282 [17NO]

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]

Statements

Clear Science Demands Prompt Action on Climate Change: Science Academies of the G8 Nations, S7043 [22JN]

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

Debt-for-Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Investments Program: Jose De Venecia, S11414-S11416 [17OC]

End of Syrian Occupation of Lebanon: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, E859 [3MY]

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]

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

U.S. Military Presence in Kyrgyzstan: Condoleezza Rice, Sec. of State and Kurmanbek Bakiyev, President of Kyrgyzstan, E2118 [18OC]

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

Visit to U.S. and U.N.: Pope John Paul II, E539 [5AP]

World Food Aid: Tony P. Hall, U.N. World Food Programme, E1592 [25JY]

Summaries

Air Issues—Report to Stakeholders: Cinergy Corp., S1450-S1452 [16FE]

International Climate Change Task Force Recommendations, S752 [1FE]

Meeting the Climate Challenge—Main Recommendations: International Climate Change Task Force, S7900 [1JY]

Texts of

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. 98, oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law affecting the Republic of China, H1527 [16MR]

H. Con. Res. 128, Russian issuance of a clear and unambiguous statement of admission and condemnation of the illegal occupation and annexation by the Soviet Union from 1940-1991 of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, H6370 [22JY]

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

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. 268, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S., H10332 [16NO]

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

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

H. Res. 57, urge European Union continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China, H299 [2FE]

H. Res. 101, urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to European Union list of terrorist organizations, H1398 [14MR]

H. Res. 190, tribute to Pope John Paul II, H1807 [6AP]

H. Res. 227, recognize and honor contributions of Indian Americans to economic innovation and society, H2493 [26AP]

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. 319, consideration of H.R. 2745, U.N. Reform Act, H4607 [16JN]

H. Res. 352, remove barriers to competitiveness of the U.S. economy, H5655 [12JY]

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. 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. 523, condemn anti-Israel sentiments of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, H9373 [28OC]

H. Res. 529, recommend integration of Croatia into NATO, H11618 [14DE]

H. Res. 598, extend mandate of U.N. commission investigating assassination of Rafik Hariri and condemn Syria for failing to fully cooperate with the investigation, H11644 [14DE]

H.R. 2745, U.N. Reform Act, H4618-H4625 [16JN]

H.R. 3100, East Asia Security Act, H5760-H5762 [13JY]

H.R. 3269, apply International Organizations Immunities Act to the Bank for International Settlements (organization), H11055 [6DE]

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

S. 452, Tsunami Early Warning and Relief Act, S1671 [17FE]

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. 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. 1976, Iran Nonproliferation Enforcement Act, S12533 [8NO]

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. 32, issue a clear and unambiguous statement of admission and condemnation of the illegal occupation and annexation by the Soviet Union from 1940-1991 of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S5172 [12MY]

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. 35, issue a clear and unambiguous statement of admission and condemnation of the illegal occupation and annexation by the Soviet Union from 1940-1991 of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, S5546, S5547 [19MY]

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. 64, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S., S12616 [9NO]

S. Res. 42, promote initiatives to develop an HIV vaccine, S1063 [7FE]

S. Res. 59, urge continuance of European Union embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China, S1680 [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. 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. 74, International Women's Day, S2275, S2294 [8MR]

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. 82, urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to European Union list of terrorist organizations, S2746 [15MR], S4606 [28AP]

S. Res. 84, condemn violence and criminality in Northern Ireland by the Irish Republican Army, S2910, S3066 [17MR]

S. Res. 91, urge continuance of European Union embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China, S3070-S3072, S3088-S3090 [17MR]

S. Res. 94, tribute to Pope John Paul II, S3156 [4AP]

S. Res. 95, tribute to Pope John Paul II, S3189, S3220 [5AP]

S. Res. 104, People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution, S3491 [12AP]

S. Res. 139, urge Russian compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia, S5171, S5183 [12MY]

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. 143, Senate Legal Counsel representation of the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in the U.N. Oil-for-Food Program investigation, S5230, S5247 [16MY]

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

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. 185, U.N. reform, S7867 [30JN]

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. 227, support international hunger relief efforts and use resources and diplomatic leverage to secure food aid for countries in need, S9538 [29JY]

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. 273, oppose control by U.N. and other international organizations over the Internet, S11439 [17OC]

S. Res. 292, condemn anti-Israel sentiments of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, S12018, S12030 [27OC]

S. Res. 312, address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments, S12851 [15NO]

S. Res. 316, oppose control by U.N. and other international organizations over the Internet, S12853 [15NO]

S. Res. 317, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S., S12959, S13064 [16NO]

S. Res. 319, commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia, S13183 [17NO]

S. Res. 323, oppose control by U.N. and other international organizations over the Internet, S13397, S13410 [18NO]

S. Res. 336, condemn anti-Israel sentiments of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, S13811 [16DE]

S. Res. 337, condemn anti-Israel sentiments of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, S13767, S13812 [16DE]

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

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

Transcripts

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

Tributes

Pope John Paul II, S3114, S3119, S3123, S3128-S3130 [4AP], S3354 [7AP], S3478 [12AP], S3505 [13AP], H1739, H1749, H1757 [5AP], H1827-H1835 [6AP], H1872 [12AP], E539 [5AP], E597, E598 [8AP], E616, E618, E622 [12AP], E636 [13AP]