FOREIGN POLICY

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister of Israel, H3142-H3145 [24MY]

———Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia, H996-H998 [15MR]

———Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of Italy, H454 [1MR]

———Vaira Vike-Freiberga, President of Latvia, H3428-H3430 [7JN]

National War College 60th Anniversary—The Next 60 Years: Representative Skelton, E675-E677 [2MY]

Power and Global Leadership: Mark Malloch Brown, U.N., E1312-E1314 [28JN]

State of the Union: President Bush, H15-H19 [31JA]

State of the Union (1942): Franklin D. Roosevelt, H4072 [15JN]

U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century—Defining Our Interests in a Changing World: Senator Biden, S7378-S7381 [12JY]

Way Forward in Iraq—Avoiding Partition, Preserving Unity, Protecting America's Interest: Senator Biden, S3961 [3MY]

Amendments

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: promote relief, security, and democracy (S. 2125), S6812, S7178 [29JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5522), H3497, H3498 [7JN], H3533, H3535, H3537, H3643 [8JN], H3648, H3652, H3653, H3676, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3683, H3684, H3687, H3688, H3689, H3690, H3691, H3692, H3693, H3695 [9JN]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (S. 2370), S6460 [23JN]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (H. Con. Res. 409), S5984, S5985 [15JN], H4495 [22JN]

Analyses

Legislation Authorizing the Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq (2002), H342-H344 [16FE]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S3427 [24AP], S3523 [25AP], H2156 [4MY]

Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Into the House Chamber, H3141 [24MY]

Committee To Escort Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga Into the House Chamber, H3427 [7JN]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H393 [28FE], H493 [1MR]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, S4725 [17MY]

Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees, H2595 [15MY]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H2595 [15MY]

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S1044 [9FE], H14 [31JA]

Articles and editorials

Africa's Leading Lady—President's Gutsy Move vs. Warlord Teaches Valuable Lesson, E479 [30MR]

After Hu, Who?, S3696 [27AP]

Amnesty for Iraq Rebels Is Planned, S6246 [21JN]

Army Pledges No Cutbacks in National Guard, E151 [14FE]

At the U.N., Bluster Backfires, E1133 [13JN]

Azerbaijan Leader, Under Fire, Hopes U.S. Visit Improves Image, S3697 [27AP]

Bombs Away, S6411 [22JN]

Case for Caring Now, E436 [28MR]

China's Trade Surplus Hits New High, H5100 [12JY]

Coca Crop Jumps Despite U.S. Aid, E596 [25AP]

Consider the Living, E1078 [8JN]

Democrats on Capitol Hill—U.S. Secretary of State Should Show Caribbean Nations That Their Development Is Important, E312 [8MR]

Foreign Aid Has Flaws—So What?, E1185 [16JN]

Foreign Minister Tarasiuk—MAUP Activities Unlawful, H695 [8MR]

Fremont Sikhs Recall Oppression, E1267 [23JN]

Give the Defense Department an F, H3893 [13JN]

Great Revulsion, E679 [2MY]

Haiti's Future—the Task of Rebuilding a Shattered Nation, E958 [24MY]

Historic Reconciliation With India, E283 [7MR]

House Vote Harms Palestine, Israel, U.S., E995 [26MY]

Iran Is Judged 10 Years From Nuclear Bomb, H341 [16FE]

Iranian Nuclear Deal Is Still Possible—Merkel, H342 [16FE]

Iraq Amnesty Will Split the Insurgency, H4788 [28JN]

Iraq's Future, Our Past, S436 [1FE]

It Would Be Folly for Congress To Cut and Run, S6223 [21JN]

It's Time To Engage With Iran, E1087 [8JN]

Japan Must Atone for Acts of Savagery, E1306 [28JN]

Legacy of Ariel Sharon, E73 [7FE]

Looking for a Few Good Spies, H1761 [26AP]

Lowered Vision, H4378 [21JN]

Neo-Con Cabal Blocked 2003 Nuclear Talks, H1773 [26AP]

North Korea—Policy Changes May Foster New Hunger, S4003 [4MY]

Officials—U.S. Assists N. Korean Refugees, S4002 [4MY]

Only UN-Led Peace Process Can Halt Iraq Catastrophe—Government Cannot Justify Continuing Presence of Our Troops Unless It Shows It Has Learned From Its Failures, H4946 [10JY]

Our Voices Must Work To Avert an Invasion, H4020 [15JN]

Outlaw World, E770-E773 [10MY]

Planet of Unreality, E481 [30MR]

Playing Politics With Iraq, E1340 [29JN]

Press for Change in Burma, S6056 [19JN]

Radicals Raise Khalistan Slogans, E1266 [23JN]

Reconciliation in Iraq—If Only Maliki Had Freedom of Action, H4787 [28JN]

Retreat From the Freedom Agenda, S3698 [27AP]

Right Way To Pressure Hamas, H287 [15FE]

Roadblock to Unity in Iraq, H3893 [13JN]

Sikh, Catholic Leaders Meet in New York, E1179 [16JN]

Sovereignty Is Just a Word on Paper Until Iraq Is Allowed To Run Its Own Affairs, H4788 [28JN]

Still Shortchanging the Troops, E151 [14FE]

Talking With the Guys From Hamas, H286 [15FE]

U.S. Must Work To Halt Darfur Genocide, E297 [7MR]

Ukraine President Condemns Anti-Semitism, H695 [8MR]

Uranium Enrichment—Iran, Russia Talks on Monday, H342 [16FE]

Warming to the India Nuclear Deal, E1042 [7JN]

Way Out of Iraq—A Road Map, S6104 [20JN]

Why Iraq Was a Mistake, H4910 [29JN]

World's Royals Fete Thailand's King, E1224 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: call on government to uphold freedom of religion and urge the U.S. to promote religious freedom in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 421), S2800 [4AP]

———promote empowerment of women (see S. 2392), S1893 [8MR] (see H.R. 5185), H1741 [25AP]

Africa: promote economic diversification, entrepreneurship, and private sector development, and promote partnerships among small and medium enterprises in qualified countries (see H.R. 5480), H3306 (see H.R. 5480), H3359 [25MY]

Anti-Slavery Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 691), H389 [16FE]

Arab League: disapprove decision to hold summit in Khartoum, Sudan, and call on all involved parties and the world community to work to end genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan (see H. Res. 675), H273 [14FE]

Armed Forces: commend National Guard service in Iraq and begin redeployment of forces from Iraq, starting with National Guard units (see H.R. 4983), H1128 [16MR]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 443), H4916 [29JN]

———tribute to military medical professionals serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 416), H3226 [24MY]

Arms control: provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (see S. 2566), S3211 [6AP]

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia and urge continued relief efforts (see S. Res. 356), S249 [27JA]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): establish position of U.S. Ambassador (see S. 2697), S3893 [2MY]

Belarus: conduct planned Presidential elections in a free, fair, and transparent manner and with respect for human rights (see S. Res. 401), S2027 [13MR]

———support democracy efforts, rule of law, respect for human rights, and a free and fair Presidential election (see H. Res. 673), H273 [14FE]

Burma: condemn military junta for recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and call on the U.N. Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma (see S. Res. 484), S4796 [18MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 38), S5343 [26MY] (see H.J. Res. 86), H2961 [19MY]

Cambodia: express concern with the undermining of democratic freedoms and human rights (see S. Res. 353), S124 [25JA]

Canada: commend renewed commitment to war on terror (see S. Con. Res. 105), S6492 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 408), H2961 [19MY]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H.R. 5382), H2585 [11MY]

Cheek, Joey: honor Olympic team member and recognize need to work with international partners to help bring an end to the ongoing genocide in Darfur region of Sudan and the suffering of children in Chad (see H. Con. Res. 397), H1980 [2MY]

China, People's Republic of: expand diplomatic infrastructure and economic competitiveness of U.S. interests (see H.R. 5199), H1851 [26AP]

———withdraw normal trade relations status and apply certain provisions of the Trade Act to products (see S. 2267), S979 [9FE]

China, Republic of: commend U.S. visits by elected officials (see H. Con. Res. 381), H1679 [6AP]

———lift restrictions on U.S. visits by elected officials to encourage high-level exchanges (see S. Con. Res. 106), S6560 [27JN]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement (see S. Con. Res. 84), S2467 [28MR] (see H. Con. Res. 342), H332 [15FE] (see H. Con. Res. 346), H389 [16FE]

Colombia: promote local peace building efforts and recognize efforts of civil society and churches to establish peace communities, advance non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for human dignity (see H. Res. 822), H2833 (see H. Res. 822), H2890 [18MY]

Commission on Iraqi Transition: establish (see H.R. 5716), H4914 [29JN]

Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program: support goals (see S. 3532), S6013 [16JN]

Computers: promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect U.S. businesses from coercion by foreign entities to participate in repression of such freedom (see H.R. 4780), H388 [16FE]

Cuba: support U.S. diplomatic personnel stationed at the U.S. Interests Section in Havana (see H. Con. Res. 428), H3908 [13JN]

Defense Production Act: prohibit acquisitions, mergers, or takeovers by certain entities that do not recognize U.N. member states, participate in boycotts against U.S. allies, or provide support for international terrorism (see H.R. 4885), H644 [7MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see H.R. 5679), H4554 [26JN]

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 (see S. 3322), S5342 [26MY]

Diseases: increase assistance to countries for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis (see S. 2465), S2467 [28MR] (see H.R. 5022), H1195 [28MR]

Egypt: condemn terrorist bombings in Dahab and Northern Sinai (see H. Res. 795), H2102 [3MY]

Ethiopia: encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom (see H.R. 5680), H4554 [26JN]

European Union: recognize continued importance of transatlantic partnership by expressing support for success of the forthcoming U.S.-European Union Summit in Vienna, Austria (see H. Res. 873), H4189 [16JN]

Eximbank: reauthorize and reform operations (see H.R. 5068), H1389 [30MR]

Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: extend appropriations and spending programs until implementing legislation for the World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round is enacted (see S. 2696), S3893 [2MY] (see H.R. 4775), H387 [16FE]

Federation Internationale de Football Association: prevent groups representing Iran from participating in sanctioned soccer matches (see S. Res. 436), S3212 [6AP]

Foreign aid: 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 S. 2461), S2467 [28MR]

Foreign Assistance Act: provide contraceptives in developing countries in order to prevent unintended pregnancies, abortions, and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 4736), H224 [8FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 5522), H3423 [6JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5522), consideration (see H. Res. 851), H3496 [7JN]

Foreign trade: amend trade laws to address import crises (see H.R. 5043), H1319 [29MR] (see H.R. 5529), H3423 [6JN]

Germany: express concern regarding release of Mohammad Ali Hammadi (see S. Res. 457), S3801 [1MY]

———urge immediate action to combat sex trafficking in connection with the 2006 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup (see H. Res. 860), H3723 [9JN]

Government: further restrict Federal officers and employees from representing or advising foreign entities after leaving Government service (see H.R. 4690), H154 [1FE]

Haiti: commend people for holding democratic elections and congratulate President Rene G. Preval on his victory (see H. Con. Res. 353), H790 [8MR]

———support democracy, development, and stabilization (see S. Res. 409), S2467 [28MR] (see S. Res. 476), S4523 [12MY]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (see H.R. 4800), H388 [16FE]

House Democracy Assistance Commission: welcome members and staff of the parliaments of East Timor, Republic of Georgia, Indonesia, and Macedonia as the first partner parliaments (see H. Res. 758), H1452 [4AP]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 820), H2833 (see H. Res. 820), H2890 [18MY]

Human Rights Week: observance (see H. Res. 820), H2833 (see H. Res. 820), H2890 [18MY]

Immigration: align U.S. laws with the immigration laws of Mexico (see H.R. 5523), H3423 [6JN]

———designate Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as program countries under the visa waiver program (see H.R. 5730), H4915 [29JN]

———promote economic competition through policy reforms (see S. 2691), S3893 [2MY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: increase competitiveness in the U.S. (see H.R. 5744), H4916 [29JN]

India: address ongoing problem of untouchability (see H. Con. Res. 396), H1916 [27AP]

———condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families (see S. Res. 527), S7415 [12JY] (see H. Res. 911, 913), H5128 [12JY]

———promote global energy security through increased cooperation with India on diversification, alternative fuels, clean coal technologies, and energy efficiency (see H.R. 5580), H3723 [9JN]

International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 37), S5117 [24MY]

Iran: condemn offer of assistance to Hamas and its call for other Arab nations to do the same and condemn anti-Israeli and anti-American statements of Iranian government officials (see H. Res. 707), H565 [2MR]

———condemn resumption of nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations (see S. Res. 349), S19 [20JA] (see S. Res. 349), S123 [25JA] (see H. Con. Res. 341), H332 [15FE]

———condemn violations of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, suspend uranium enrichment activities, refer to U.N. Security Council, and call on others to end cooperation on nuclear program (see S. Con. Res. 76), S19 [20JA] (see S. Con. Res. 76), S123 [25JA] (see S. Con. Res. 78), S249 [27JA]

———ensure oversight of intelligence (see S. 3536), S6061 [19JN]

———request the President and direct the Dept. of State to transmit documents relating to strategies and plans either designed to cause regime change in or for use of military force against Iran (see H. Res. 846), H3308 (see H. Res. 846), H3361 [25MY]

———require the President to obtain congressional authorization before initiating any military action against Iran relative to its nuclear program (see H. Con. Res. 391), H1852 [26AP]

———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically (see H. Con. Res. 425), H3642 [8JN]

———respond to threat posed by nuclear program through economic and trade sanctions, imposition of weapons of mass destruction inspections, and reduction of U.N. diplomatic exchanges (see S. Res. 351), S19 [20JA] (see S. Res. 351), S123 [25JA]

Iran and Syria Nonproliferation Act: amend (see S. 2279), S1175 [14FE]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and girls (see H.R. 5548), H3496 [7JN]

———continued presence of U.S. troops until at least 2009 (see S. Res. 515), S6061 [19JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, prevent the establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence, and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil (see S. Con. Res. 93), S3985 [3MY] (see H. Con. Res. 348), H450 [28FE]

———direct the Depts. of State and Defense, and request the President, to provide certain information relative to contracting with any entity for public relations purposes (see H. Res. 685), H332 [15FE]

———disapprove granting of amnesty to persons known to have attacked, kidnapped, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 90), H4520 [22JN]

———disapprove granting of amnesty to persons known to have attacked, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 442), H4916 [29JN]

———promote a comprehensive political agreement (see S. Res. 470), S4156 [8MY]

———provide a strategy for stabilizing Iraq and withdrawing U.S. troops (see S.J. Res. 36), S4156 [8MY]

———provide for a strategy for successful empowerment of a new unity government and the redeployment of U.S. forces (see S.J. Res. 33), S3212 [6AP]

———require certain committees of Congress to review and evaluate the activities and progress of the Government of Iraq in securing and stabilizing Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 402), H2705 (see H. Con. Res. 402), H2757 [17MY]

———require political, religious, and tribal leaders to complete the formation of government and the modification of the Iraqi Constitution as a condition of continued U.S. military presence (see S.J. Res. 34), S3506 [25AP]

———require President Bush to transmit periodically a consolidated, comprehensive report to Congress on implementation of the National Strategy for Victory in Iraq (see H.R. 5630), H4134 [15JN]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces (see S.J. Res. 39), S5490 [6JN]

———support a broad-based political settlement (see H. Con. Res. 417), H3308 (see H. Con. Res. 417), H3360 [25MY]

Israel: support upgrade in relationship with NATO to that of leading member of NATO's Individual Cooperation Program, as a first step toward inclusion in NATO as a full member (see H. Res. 700), H450 [28FE]

Japan: authorize appropriate action against Japan for failing to resume the importation of U.S. beef in a timely manner (see S. 3364), S5430 [5JN]

———encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Res. 759), H1452 [4AP]

———respond to prohibition on the importation of U.S. beef by prohibiting importation of Japanese beef into the U.S. (see H.R. 5696), H4794 [28JN]

Kazakhstan: recognize anniversary of the closure of the world's second largest nuclear test site and efforts on the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 905), H4916 [29JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: cease production of weapons of mass destruction and proliferation of ballistic missiles, and uphold pledge to refrain from intercontinental ballistic missile testing (see H. Con. Res. 432), H4520 [22JN]

Latin America: authorize U.S. participation in, and appropriations for, the U.S. contribution to the first replenishment of the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund (see H.R. 4916), H866 [9MR]

Libya: condition Dept. of State recognition of government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism (see S. Res. 504), S5598 [7JN] (see H. Res. 838), H3226 [24MY]

Marine mammals: condemn votes cast by certain Caribbean countries for resumption of commercial whaling at meeting of International Whaling Commission (see H. Con. Res. 441), H4916 [29JN]

———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. 99), S5717 [12JN]

Marshall Islands: commend contributions made to U.S. nuclear testing program, acknowledge first detonation of a hydrogen bomb, and commemorate anniversary of the beginning of U.S. nuclear testing program (see H. Res. 692), H389 [16FE]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless the President certifies to Congress that the Palestinian Authority is not controlled by a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4668), H24 [31JA]

———promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S1790 [6MR] (see H.R. 4681), H153 [1FE]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats calls for the destruction of Israel (see S. Con. Res. 79), S446 [1FE]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority pending denouncement of terrorism, support of civil liberties, and recognition of Israel's right to exist (see S. 2237), S446 [1FE]

Mongolia: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 828), H2962 [19MY]

National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Israeli academia (see H. Res. 858), H3723 [9JN]

NATO: support discussion of secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy (see S. Res. 456), S3801 [1MY]

Nepal: support reconvening of Parliament and an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy (see S. Res. 441), S3506 [25AP] (see S. Res. 451), S3704 [27AP]

———support restoration of multiparty democracy, prevention of Maoist conquest, re-establishment of security, government services, exercise of political rights, and respect for human rights (see H. Res. 801), H2174 [4MY]

Nigeria: oppose any agreement to deploy U.S. Armed Forces to Nigeria (see H. Con. Res. 405), H2705 (see H. Con. Res. 405), H2757 [17MY]

North American Investment Fund: negotiate creation to promote economic and infrastructure integration among Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see S. 3622), S6786 [29JN]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 744), H1320 [29MR]

Northern Mariana Islands: provide certain requirements for labeling textile fiber products and for duty-free and quota-free treatment of products and implement minimum wage and immigration requirements (see H.R. 5550), H3496 [7JN]

Nuclear energy: establish sound criteria for civilian nuclear cooperation with certain countries (see H.R. 5430), H2961 [19MY]

Nuclear weapons: establish U.S. policy relative to the deployment of missile defense systems capable of defending U.S. allies against ballistic missile attack (see S. 2242), S510 [2FE]

Office of the Congressional Trade Enforcer: establish (see H.R. 4733), H224 [8FE]

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. Res. 459), S3894 [2MY]

Passports: allow children to travel to Canada without passports, develop system to allow day trips to Canada without passports, and limit cost of passport cards or similar alternatives (see S. 2632), S3420 [24AP]

Petroleum: influence oil-producing nations to increase production and require Dept. of Energy to submit report detailing estimated production levels and capacity of all major oil-producing countries (see S. Res. 467), S4051 [4MY]

Power resources: increase cooperation on energy issues between the U.S. and foreign governments and entities in order to secure the strategic and economic interests of the U.S. (see S. 2435), S2313 [16MR]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (see S. Res. 494), S5230 [25MY] (see H. Res. 848), H3308 (see H. Res. 848), H3361 [25MY]

Romania: improve standard of care of children, resolve pending intercountry adoption cases, and remove barriers to the adoption of orphaned and abandoned children (see S. Res. 359), S370 [31JA]

Roque, Martha B.: condemn beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident (see S. Res. 469), S4156 [8MY]

Silk Road Strategy Act: modify targeting of assistance in order to support economic and political independence of the countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus in recognition of political and economic changes (see S. 2749), S4051 [4MY]

Somalia: increase support to end violence, establish lasting peace, form a democratically elected and stable government, and eradicate radicalism and terrorism (see S. Res. 460), S3894 [2MY]

Sri Lanka: urge Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to engage positively in peace talks and prevent a return to armed conflict (see H. Res. 672), H225 [8FE]

Sudan: condemn attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region (see S. Res. 383), S1461 [17FE] (see H. Res. 723), H972 [14MR]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for members of the Sudanese Diaspora to enable them to return to southern Sudan to contribute to reconstruction efforts (see H.R. 4754), H332 [15FE]

———urge the Government of National Unity of Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (see S. Res. 388), S1644 [2MR]

Terrorism: commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (see H. Res. 861), H3787 [12JN] (see H. Res. 869), H4008 [14JN]

———commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), consideration (see H. Res. 868), H4008 [14JN]

———cooperate with allies on development and implementation of technologies to detect, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against acts of terrorism and other high consequence events (see H.R. 4942), H971 [14MR]

———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. 338), H225 [8FE]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (see H. Con. Res. 409), H2961 [19MY]

Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (see S. 3520), S5950 [15JN]

U.N.: pursue a policy of weighted voting relative to U.N. budgets (see H.R. 5713), H4914 [29JN]

———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification that the U.N. is not engaged in global taxation schemes (see S. 3633), S7331 [11JY]

U.N. Disarmament Commission: condemn election of Iranian Ambassador to position of Vice-chair (see H. Res. 786), H1916 [27AP]

———condemn election of Iranian Ambassador to position of Vice-chair and withhold U.N. funding unless credible reforms are made (see S. Res. 442), S3506 [25AP]

U.N. Human Rights Council: oppose creation due to failure to protect human rights and allowing human rights abusers to attain membership (see S. Res. 419), S2689 [31MR]

———withhold U.S. contributions (see H.R. 5476), H3226 [24MY]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve (see S. 2429), S2312 [16MR] (see H.R. 4974), H1128 [16MR]

———exempt from certain requirements (see H.R. 5682), H4554 [26JN]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program: establish (see S. 2200), S211 [26JA] (see H.R. 4823), H450 [28FE]

Ukraine: commend people for conducting free, fair, and transparent elections and their commitment to democracy and reform (see H. Res. 799), H2174 [4MY]

Uzbekistan: impose sanctions on certain officials responsible for the Andijan massacre (see S. 2770), S4211 [9MY]

Vietnam: endorse reforms for freedom and democracy (see H. Res. 807), H2338 [9MY]

———normal trade relations status (see S. 3495), S5779 [13JN] (see H.R. 5602), H3908 [13JN]

Briefs

Implementation of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement in Iran and Agency Verification of Suspension of Enrichment-Related and Reprocessing Activities: Pierre Goldschmidt, International Atomic Energy Agency, H346 [16FE]

Essays

Iraq—We Need a Strategy, Not Empty Slogans: Sanford H. Winston, H4115 [15JN]

Letters

Assessment of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S390 [1FE]

Civil liberties violations of Sikhs: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E159 [15FE]

Condemn Anti-Semitism at MAUP University in Ukraine: Borys Tarasyuk, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, H696 [8MR]

Foreign trade relations with Ukraine: Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H693 [8MR]

———Rob Portman, U.S. Trade Representative, H693 [8MR]

Hold Iranian regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy: Jeffrey T. Bergner, Dept. of State, S5919 [15JN]

Iran Freedom Support Act: R. Nicholas Burns, Dept. of State, H1766 [26AP]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H1771, H1772 [26AP]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1771 [26AP]

———Representative McKeon, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H1772 [26AP]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1771 [26AP]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1771 [26AP]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H1770 [26AP]

———several organizations, H1769 [26AP]

Iraq democracy promotion funding: Kenneth Wollack, National Democratic Institute, S3947 [3MY]

———Mark Pomar, International Research and Exchanges Board, S3947 [3MY]

———Richard Souderiette, International Foundation for Election Systems, S3948 [3MY]

———Vin Weber and Richard A. Gephardt, National Endowment for Democracy, S3947 [3MY]

Iraqi security forces training; Representative Kucinich, E728 [4MY]

Judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror: Senators Kyl and Graham, S972 [9FE]

Modify travel restrictions to Cuba: Assembly To Promote Civil Society in Cuba, H3921 [14JN]

Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H3011 [22MY]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3010 [22MY]

———Thomas G. Wenski, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, E648 [27AP]

Secure Authorized Foreign Employee (SAFE) Visa Program: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, S5080 [24MY]

U.S. military activity in Iran: Representative Kucinich, E723 [4MY]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4031 [15JN]

———Sanford H. Winston, H4114 [15JN]

U.S. support for military operations in Iran by insurgent and ethnic minority groups: Representative Kucinich, E726 [4MY]

Weapons of mass destruction in Iraq: Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4031 [15JN]

Lists

Armed Forces members from New Jersey killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S5331 [26MY]

Armed Forces members from New York killed in millitary action in Iraq and Afghanistan, E994 [26MY]

Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H542 [2MR]

Armed Forces members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H3483 [7JN], H4375 [21JN]

Committee on Armed Services (House) breakdown of activities on Iraq and the Global War on Terror, H4094-H4096 [15JN]

Cosponsors of H. Res. 692, commend Marshall Islands for contributions made to U.S. nuclear testing program, acknowledge first detonation of a hydrogen bomb, and commemorate anniversary of the beginning of U.S. nuclear testing program, H1413 [4AP]

Major human rights problems in the People's Republic of China, E608 [26AP]

Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation graduates accused of human rights violations, H3680 [9JN]

Memorandums

Commend Those Who Have Taken Part, and Declare That the U.S. Will Prevail, in the Global War on Terror and Complete Mission To Create a Sovereign and Free Iraq: Republican House Leadership, H3977 [14JN]

Messages

Blocking Property of Additional Persons in Connection With National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Bush, S3586 [26AP], H1819 [26AP]

Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria: President Bush, S4154 [8MY], H2188 [9MY]

Blocking Property of Persons in Connection With National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Bush, S6059 [19JN], H4316 [20JN]

Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Cote D'Ivoire: President Bush, S861 [8FE], H193 [8FE]

Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Sudan: President Bush, S3702 [27AP], H1890 [27AP]

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2007: President Bush, S724 [6FE], H158 [7FE]

International Telecommunication Union Constitution and Convention Treaty: President Bush, S7287 [10JY]

National Drug Control Strategy: President Bush, S861 [8FE]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Bush, S4794 [18MY], H2873 [18MY]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Bush, S2026 [13MR], H871 [13MR]

National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Bush, S4794 [18MY], H2873 [18MY]

National Emergency Relative to Nuclear Proliferation in Russia: President Bush, S6060 [19JN], H4315 [20JN]

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Bush, S6417 [22JN], H4496 [22JN]

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Bush, S1538 [28FE], H414 [28FE]

National Security Strategy: President Bush, S2308 [16MR], H1121 [16MR]

Operations in Support of the War on Terror, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Bush, S5944 [15JN]

Protocols Relative to Geneva Conventions: President Bush, S6152, S6187 [20JN]

State of the Union: President Bush, S366-S370 [31JA]

U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement: President Bush, H4533 [26JN]

Petitions and memorials

Newton, MA, Board of Aldermen: impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan, E1381 [12JY]

Press releases

ADL Welcomes Ukraine's Strong Condemnation of University Fomenting Anti-Semitism: Anti-Defamation League, H697 [8MR]

Constituency for Africa Remembers Ron Brown: Constituency for Africa (organization), E513 [4AP]

Ukraine University Schooling in Anti-Semitism: Anti-Defamation League, H699 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H548 [2MR], H3912 [14JN]

———assessment of war on terror, H4943, H4944-H4945 [10JY]

———democracy efforts, H245 [14FE], H440 [28FE]

———promote empowerment of women, E1026 [6JN]

———promote empowerment of women (H.R. 5185), E589 [25AP]

Africa: resolve border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea and end hostilities between the two countries, H4012 [15JN]

AID: investigation into sterilization of women in Guatemala, H3530 [8JN]

———tribute to reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H277 [15FE]

Aliyev, Ilham: U.S. visit, E611 [26AP]

al-Zarqawi, Abu Musab: killing of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) leader by U.S. forces in Iraq, H3500, H3501, H3502, H3504 [8JN], H3646, H3708, H3710-H3716 [9JN], H3912, H3914 [14JN], H4011, H4098 [15JN], H4224 [20JN], E1067, E1076 [8JN]

Arab League: disapprove decision to hold summit in Khartoum, Sudan, and call on all involved parties and the world community to work to end genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan (H. Res. 675), H243 [14FE], H1474 [5AP]

Armed Forces: commend National Guard service in Iraq and begin redeployment of forces from Iraq, starting with National Guard units (H.R. 4983), E397 [16MR]

———ensure compliance with treaties and laws prohibiting torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H4275 [20JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H162 [8FE], H336 [16FE]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H4314 [20JN]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H542 [2MR], H2555 [11MY], H3483 [7JN], H4375 [21JN]

———tribute to members returning from military action in Iraq, E136 [14FE], E193 [17FE]

———tribute to members serving in Iraq, H3913, H3914 [14JN], H4226 [20JN], H4333 [21JN]

Armenia: allocation of foreign aid, H3530 [8JN]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, H3679-H3683 [9JN]

Azerbaijan: allocation of foreign aid, H605 [7MR], H3530 [8JN]

Bahamas: call for release of David Gonzalez-Mejias and Marialis Darias-Mesa, H198 [8FE]

Belarus: democracy efforts, H1064 [16MR], H1714 [25AP], H1893 [27AP]

———support democracy efforts, rule of law, respect for human rights, and a free and fair Presidential election (H. Res. 673), H699-H702 [8MR]

Berlusconi, Silvio: U.S. visit, H457, H488 [1MR], H1064 [16MR], E369 [15MR]

Bulgaria: opening of U.S. military bases, E638 [27AP]

Burma: human rights violations, H2643 [17MY], E203 [28FE], E864 [17MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 86), H5010-H5012 [11JY]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H511, H512, H557 [2MR], H760 [8MR], H859, H860 [9MR], H1673 [6AP], H1968 [2MY], E678 [2MY]

———State of the Union Message, H139, H145 [1FE]

———trip to India, H392 [28FE], H780 [8MR]

Canada: commend renewed commitment to war on terror (H. Con. Res. 408), H3738-H3740 [12JN]

Cape Verde: democracy efforts, E857 [17MY]

Caribbean nations: priorities for meeting between Sec. of State Rice and foreign ministers, E312 [8MR]

Cheney, Vice President: evaluation relative to Iraq war, E481 [30MR]

Children and youth: enhance prosecution and prevent production, distribution and sale of child pornography and obscenity, H4968 [11JY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn escalating levels of religious persecution (H. Res. 608), H3734-H3736 [12JN]

———expand diplomatic infrastructure and economic competitiveness of U.S. interests (H.R. 5199), E624 [26AP]

———human rights violations, E205 [28FE], E608 [26AP]

———relations with Republic of China, E185 [17FE]

China, Republic of: oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law, E86, E115 [8FE], E167 [15FE], E185, E188 [17FE], E352 [14MR], E419 [28MR]

———oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law (H. Con. Res. 98), E90 [8FE]

———U.S. policy, E517 [5AP]

Coalition for International Justice: tribute, E478 [30MR]

Colombia: negotiation of a free trade agreement, H499-H505 [1MR]

———U.S. policy, E596 [25AP]

Commission on Iraqi Transition: establish (H.R. 5716), H5099 [12JY]

Committee on Armed Services (House): oversight of Iraqi situation, reconstruction, war on terror, troops, and detainees, H4094 [15JN]

Computers: promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect U.S. businesses from coercion by foreign entities to participate in repression of such freedom (H.R. 4780), E205 [28FE], E608 [26AP]

Congress: staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E83 [8FE]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E52 [1FE], E94 [8FE], E159 [15FE], E273 [2MR], E332 [9MR], E393 [16MR], E440 [29MR], E514 [4AP], E590 [25AP], E729 [4MY], E822 [12MY], E909 [19MY], E961 [24MY], E1107 [9JN], E1177 [16JN], E1258 [23JN], E1341 [29JN], E1359 [10JY]

———clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products, H3948, H3949 [14JN]

———lift trade embargo, H3949-H3952 [14JN]

———prohibit funding to modify travel restrictions relative to religious activities, H3920-H3922 [14JN]

———prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities, H3952-H3954 [14JN]

Democratic Pacific Union: tribute to Taiwan Chapter, E1087 [8JN], E1188 [16JN]

Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding through reductions in national missile defense system funding, H2516 [11MY]

———Iraqi security forces training, E727 [4MY]

———Perpetually Available and Secure Information Systems Program funding, H4258 [20JN]

———prohibit funding to approve or license sale of F-22 advanced tactical fighter jets to foreign governments, H4264, H4265 [20JN]

———prohibit funding to support overthrow of democratically elected governments, H4254 [20JN]

———use of clandestine facilities to detain individuals captured in the global war on terrorism, H2302 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: increase Federal Prison System funding through reductions in U.S. contributions to the U.N. Human Rights Council, H4653, H4654 [27JN]

Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (H.R. 3760), H4964 [11JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), E119 [8FE]

———Colombia drug interdiction aircraft assistance funding, H1017-H1019 [15MR]

———country reports on human rights practices, E442 [29MR]

———Diplomatic and Consular Programs funding, H1024, H1025 [15MR]

———Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs funding, H1027 [15MR]

———improve relations with Latin America and the Caribbean through educational exchange initiatives, H4713 [28JN]

———improvised explosive devices (IED) and land mine recovery and disposal funding, H3533 [8JN]

———International Disaster and Famine Assistance for Sudan and Global HIV/AIDS Initiative funding through reductions in Egypt Economic Support Fund funding, H3537-H3546 [8JN]

———prohibit funding for entry of additional countries to the visa waiver program, H4759 [28JN]

———prohibit funding to prevent executive department personnel from corresponding directly or meeting with Republic of China officials, H4714, H4715 [28JN]

———provide assistance to Mexico to prevent the production of methamphetamine and prevent diversion of methamphetamine precursors for illicit use, H3652, H3653 [9JN]

———require a passport for all travel into and out of the U.S., H4800-H4802 [29JN]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs, H1063 [16MR], H3531, H3535-H3537 [8JN]

Diseases: provide assistance to countries to combat tuberculosis, H3690 [9JN]

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, H821, H822 [9MR]

East Timor: democracy efforts, E1355 [10JY]

Economic assistance: allocation of resources, E1185 [16JN]

Egypt: condemn terrorist bombings in Dahab and Northern Sinai (H. Res. 795), H2615, H2616 [16MY]

El Salvador: prohibit Millennium Challenge Corp., funding to be used for the Northern Transnational Highway, H3688, H3689 [9JN]

Ethiopia: encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom (H.R. 4423), H4012 [15JN]

———human rights violations, E439 [29MR]

FBI: reform, H3229 [25MY]

Foreign aid: establish centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries, H3528 [8JN], E119 [8FE]

———international family planning programs criteria for voluntarism, E1089 [9JN]

———limit assistance to countries that prohibit the importation of U.S. beef, H3689, H3690 [9JN]

———prohibit assistance to countries refusing to extradite criminal suspects to the U.S. for trial or sentencing, H3677 [9JN]

———prohibit funding to assist any country in enforcing religious laws having the effect of punishing a victim of sexual assault or rape, H3690, H3691 [9JN]

———prohibit funds to provide assistance to any country who refuses to accept transfer of citizens who have been issued a final removal order by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H3693 [9JN]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 4558), H492 [1MR]

———prohibit use of international military education and training program funding in contravention of child soldiers protocol to Convention on the Rights of the Child, H3691 [9JN]

Foreign countries: improve identification and response to weak or failing countries that endanger international security, pre-conflict stabilization efforts, and post-conflict reconstruction operations, H2568 [11MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H3693, H3695, H3696 [9JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5522), H3518-H3548 [8JN], H3647-H3704 [9JN], E1089 [9JN], E1114 [12JN], E1187 [16JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5522), consideration (H. Res. 851), H3502-H3506 [8JN]

Foreign trade: effect of U.S. policies on American workers, H2087 [3MY]

———impose limits on U.S. foreign debt, H617 [7MR], H1968 [2MY]

———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), H246 [14FE], H852 [9MR], H1631 [6AP], H5099 [12JY]

———U.S. deficit, H163 [8FE], H555, H559, H560 [2MR], H1175 [28MR], H1446 [4AP], H3725, H3775 [12JN], H3895 [13JN], H4400 [21JN], H5099, H5101 [12JY]

Fox, Vicente: U.S. visit, H3023 [23MY]

Georgia, Republic of: U.S. visit by delegates, H1746 [26AP]

Glencore International AG: investigate role in merger between FalconBridge, Ltd. and Inco, Ltd., H2105 [4MY]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, H3526 [8JN]

Government: further restrict Federal officers and employees from representing or advising foreign entities after leaving Government service (H.R. 4690), H302 [15FE]

Guyana: independence anniversary, E650 [27AP]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, H1014-H1016 [15MR], H3675 [9JN]

———commend people for holding democratic elections and congratulate President Rene G. Preval on his victory (H. Con. Res. 353), H1157-H1162 [28MR], E476 [30MR]

———U.S. policy, E958 [24MY]

Health: provide humanitarian support for Iraqi children in urgent need of medical care, H2467, H2468 [10MY]

House Democracy Assistance Commission: anniversary, H875 [14MR], E359 [14MR]

Hu Jintao: U.S. visit, E447 [29MR]

Hugo, Chavez: condemn anti-democratic actions and support aspirations of the democratic forces in Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 328), H1822 [26AP]

———condemn move toward nationalized energy industry in Venezuela, H2156 [4MY]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking, H278 [15FE], H3534 [8JN], H3697 [9JN]

———showing of miniseries ``Human Trafficking'', H278 [15FE]

Immigration: impact of deported criminals on their home countries following their return, E1116 [12JN]

———national policy, H781-H787 [8MR]

Immigration and Nationality Act: allow certain Baltic countries to participate in the visa waiver program, H2879 [18MY]

Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses: establish (H.R. 3003), E970 [26MY]

India: civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E36 [31JA], E158 [15FE], E427, E429 [28MR], E620, E622 [26AP], E1022 [6JN], E1266, E1267, E1268 [23JN]

———condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families, H5056 [12JY], E1383 [12JY]

———U.S. policy, H541 [2MR]

Indonesia: democracy efforts, H1401 [4AP]

Intellectual property: reduce piracy in Vietnam, H4760 [28JN]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H1066 [16MR], H1639 [6AP], H2571 [11MY], H3123 [23MY], H3486 [7JN], H3745, H3746 [12JN], H4498, H4512 [22JN], H4909 [29JN], E769 [10MY]

———require report on any authorization in the last ten years to engage in intelligence activities relative to the overthrow of democratically elected governments, H1803 [26AP]

International relations: increase U.S. efforts to deal with international crises with diplomacy, H4331 [21JN]

Iran: address ongoing nuclear efforts relative to threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security, H127 [1FE], H162 [8FE], H229 [14FE], H1685 [25AP], H1899 [27AP], H3147 [24MY]

———allocation of foreign aid, H1017, H1024, H1025, H1027 [15MR]

———condemn resumption of nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations (H. Con. Res. 341), H297 [15FE], H337-H351 [16FE], H1557 [5AP], E372 [15MR]

———demand compliance with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and pursue sanctions and other penalties, H1707 [25AP]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (H.R. 282), H1557 [5AP], H1754-H1774 [26AP], E623 [26AP], E640, E649, E662 [27AP], E669 [1MY], E729 [4MY], E751 [8MY]

———prohibit military action against Iran relative to its nuclear program without congressional authorization, H4300, H4301 [20JN]

———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically, H4498, H4502 [22JN], H4562 [27JN]

———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically (H. Con. Res. 425), E1085 [8JN]

———U.S. policy, H1555-H1559 [5AP], H3024 [23MY], E452 [29MR], E1086 [8JN]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H257, H265-H270 [14FE], H377 [16FE], H420, H423, H424 [28FE], H473, H489, H490 [1MR], H942 [14MR], H983, H984, H1055 [15MR], H1113-H1116, H1124 [16MR], H1166, H1171, H1190, H1191 [28MR], H1201, H1296 [29MR], H1367, H1372, H1373 [30MR], H1444 [4AP], H1456, H1555-H1559 [5AP], H1636, H1639, H1670 [6AP], H1710, H1712 [25AP], H1820, H1826, H1827 [26AP], H1905, H1907 [27AP], H2086, H2088-H2092 [3MY], H2342, H2343 [10MY], H2567-H2570 [11MY], H2644 [17MY], H2880, H2886 [18MY], H3148 [24MY], H3484, H3485 [7JN], H3631-H3635 [8JN], H3710-H3716 [9JN], H3773, H3775, H3776, H3779-H3785 [12JN], H3800, H3802, H3803, H3892, H3899-H3905 [13JN], H3913, H3914 [14JN], H4012, H4013 [15JN], H4184-H4187 [16JN], H4202, H4203, H4217 [19JN], H4374, H4377 [21JN], H4540-H4545, H4547-H4549 [26JN], H4906-H4911 [29JN], H4935, H4941-H4947, H4948, H4951 [10JY], H4967, H4969, H5012 [11JY], H5096 [12JY], E150 [14FE], E1340 [29JN]

———authorize assistance for women and girls (H.R. 5548), E1031 [7JN]

———clarify that U.S. Armed Forces are not deployed to control the flow of Iraqi oil, H2515 [11MY], H4054 [15JN]

———commend visit of Iraqi women's delegation to the U.S., H943 [14MR]

———commend women for participating in the democratic process, H4060 [15JN], H4142 [16JN], H4564 [27JN]

———democracy efforts, H440 [28FE], H1542 [5AP], H3345 [25MY]

———democracy promotion funding, H1712 [25AP]

———Democratic Party policy, H3631-H3635 [8JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, H473 [1MR], H514 [2MR], H849 [9MR], H978 [15MR], H1200 [29MR], H1367 [30MR], H1707-H1711 [25AP], H1891, H1894 [27AP], H1954 [2MY], H2515 [11MY], H3646, H3708 [9JN], H3795 [13JN], H3914 [14JN], H4011, H4013 [15JN], H4137, H4176 [16JN], H4376 [21JN], H4500-H4502 [22JN], H4545-H4548 [26JN], H4563, H4665, H4667 [27JN], H4684 [28JN], H4897 [29JN], H4934, H4935 [10JY], E1078 [8JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, prevent the establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence, and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil (S. Con. Res. 93), H2566 [11MY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 55), H4159 [16JN], E742 [5MY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 70), E1259 [23JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (H.J. Res. 73), H4048, H4051, H4054-H4060, H4064, H4092, H4107, H4108, H4120, H4122-H4125 [15JN], H4140, H4143, H4145, H4159, H4167, H4177, H4179, H4180 [16JN], H4317 [20JN], H4377 [21JN], H4514 [22JN], H4541-H4545 [26JN], H4942 [10JY], E392 [16MR], E500 [4AP], E1182 [16JN], E1262 [23JN]

———disapprove granting of amnesty to persons known to have attacked, kidnapped, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. citizens (H.J. Res. 90), H4524, H4544, H4545 [26JN], H4941 [10JY]

———formation of government, H2966 [22MY], H3021 [23MY]

———fundraising for terrorist attacks by insurgents, H1926 [2MY]

———impact of war on image of the U.S. internationally, H3912 [14JN], H4322 [20JN]

———improve congressional oversight of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H648 [8MR], H1189-H1191 [28MR], H1201, H1202 [29MR]

———increase in narcotics traffic, H4943 [10JY]

———investigate report that Russia provided Saddam Hussein with intelligence from a source within U.S. Central Command prior to U.S. invasion, H1325 [30MR]

———proposal to grant amnesty to persons known to have attacked or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces, H4074, H4080, H4099, H4100 [15JN], H4200 [19JN], H4373 [21JN]

———provide a strategy for stabilizing Iraq and withdrawing U.S. troops, H2556 [11MY]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H2343 [10MY], H3431, H3432 [7JN]

———require certain committees of Congress to review and evaluate the activities and progress of the Government of Iraq in securing and stabilizing Iraq (H. Con. Res. 402), H4139 [16JN]

———require President Bush to transmit periodically a consolidated, comprehensive report to Congress on implementation of the National Strategy for Victory in Iraq (H.R. 5630), E1169 [16JN]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, H4787 [28JN]

———support a broad-based political settlement (H. Con. Res. 417), H3234 [25MY], H4164 [16JN]

Israel: elections, E458 [29MR]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (H. Res. 759), E683 [2MY], E1306 [28JN]

Kazakhstan: candidacy to chair the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, E1348 [29JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: cease production of weapons of mass destruction and proliferation of ballistic missiles, and uphold pledge to refrain from intercontinental ballistic missile testing, H4966, H4967 [11JY], H5052, H5053 [12JY]

———encourage commitment to joint statement to abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs, E288 [7MR]

———U.S. policy, H875 [14MR]

Korea, Republic of: commend Strategic Consultation for Allied Partnership, E294 [7MR]

———tribute to members of the military serving in Iraq, E115 [8FE]

Korean Americans: tribute to Saemsori initiative to reunite Korean families, E143 [14FE]

Kosovo: tribute to Armed Forces members serving in Kosovo, H458 [1MR]

Latin America: authorize U.S. participation in, and appropriations for, the U.S. contribution to the first replenishment of the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund (H.R. 4916), H1698-H1700 [25AP], E651 [27AP]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid, H1097 [16MR], E378 [15MR]

———U.S. policy, E436 [28MR]

Libya: condition Dept. of State recognition of government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism, H4571 [27JN], H4806 [29JN]

Macedonia: U.S. visit by delegates, H1745 [26AP]

Malloch Brown, Mark: criticism of U.S. policy towards the U.N. by the Deputy Secretary-General, H3978 [14JN], H4014 [15JN], E1133 [13JN], E1150 [14JN], E1312 [28JN]

Marshall Islands: commend contributions made to U.S. nuclear testing program, acknowledge first detonation of a hydrogen bomb, and commemorate anniversary of the beginning of U.S. nuclear testing program (H. Res. 692), H1411-H1415 [4AP]

Mexico: decriminalization of possession of small quantities of certain drugs, H1925 [2MY], H1984 [3MY], H2106 [4MY]

———economic assistance funding, H3687, H3688 [9JN]

———international narcotics control and law enforcement funding, H3683, H3684 [9JN]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, E1073 [8JN]

———limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless the President certifies to Congress that the Palestinian Authority is not controlled by a foreign terrorist organization, H4684 [28JN]

———limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless the President certifies to Congress that the Palestinian Authority is not controlled by a foreign terrorist organization (H.R. 4668), H285 [15FE]

———promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority, H4666 [27JN]

———promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (H.R. 4681), H283 [15FE], H2990-H3012 [22MY], H3223 [24MY], E648 [27AP], E792 [10MY], E927, E928, E929, E935, E936, E937, E938, E939, E940, E942 [23MY], E954, E955 [24MY], E988, E1002 [26MY], E1017, E1027 [6JN]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats calls for the destruction of Israel (S. Con. Res. 79), H280-H288 [15FE], E188, E195 [17FE], E1002 [26MY]

Mongolia: anniversary of statehood (H. Res. 828), H3460-H3462 [7JN]

Nagorno-Karabakh: democracy efforts, H1670 [6AP], E162 [15FE], E242 [1MR], E1320 [29JN]

———humanitarian assistance for internally displaced persons, H3413 [6JN]

National objectives: priority assignments, H1926 [2MY]

National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, H1635 [6AP], H1905, H1909-H1911 [27AP], H4911 [29JN]

———reform the intelligence community and enhance terrorism prevention and prosecution, border security, and international cooperation and coordination, H2568 [11MY]

National War College: anniversary, E675 [2MY]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, H1122 [16MR], E440 [29MR]

———reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (H. Res. 744), H1407-H1411 [4AP]

Olmert, Ehud: U.S. visit, H3215 [24MY]

Palestinians: democracy efforts, H4563 [27JN]

———provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority, H281, H282 [15FE]

———provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (H. Res. 575), H283-H285 [15FE]

Pasat, Valeriu: trial in Moldova relative to fighter aircraft sale to the former Soviet Union, E1336 [29JN]

Pham Hong Son: call for release by Vietnam (H. Con. Res. 320), H1479-H1482 [5AP]

POW: support the capture, detention, and interrogation of terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, E1156 [14JN]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, H207-H213 [8FE], H945-H950 [14MR], H1717-H1728 [25AP], H1898-H1905 [27AP], H1970-H1975 [2MY], H2480 [10MY], H2618-H2624 [16MY], H2874 [18MY], H3988-H3994 [14JN]

———increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to address issue of peak oil, H2618-H2624 [16MY]

———increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil, H207-H213 [8FE], H945-H950 [14MR], H1970-H1975 [2MY], H3988-H3994 [14JN]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, H3774, H3775 [12JN], H4212 [19JN], H4391, H4394 [21JN], H4506 [22JN], H4954 [10JY], H5115, H5116 [12JY]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (H. Res. 848), E973 [26MY]

Religion: meeting between U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and representatives of World Sikh Council-America Region, E1178 [16JN]

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), H1475-H1479 [5AP]

———U.S. policy, E335 [9MR]

Sassou-Nguesso, Denis: U.S. visit, E1307 [28JN]

Saudi Arabia: allocation of foreign aid, H3684-H3686 [9JN]

Shui-Bian, Chen: travel restrictions in U.S., E709 [3MY]

Sri Lanka: urge Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to engage positively in peace talks and prevent a return to armed conflict (H. Res. 672), H198 [8FE]

Sudan: condemn attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region, E1098 [9JN]

———condemn attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region (H. Res. 723), H1466 [5AP]

———human rights violations, E297 [7MR]

———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, H1925 [2MY], H2646 [17MY], E403 [16MR], E692 [3MY], E1381 [12JY]

———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 (H.R. 3127), H1116 [16MR], H1461-H1475 [5AP], H1897 [27AP], E498 [4AP], E541, E549 [6AP], E558 [7AP], E585 [25AP], E656 [27AP], E681 [2MY], E1182 [16JN]

Syria: condemn decision to harbor leader of Hamas, H4799 [29JN]

———executive order on blocking assets of those involved in certain criminal acts, H3486 [7JN]

Teens Against Genocide (organization): tribute, H1897 [27AP]

Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, H257-H259 [14FE], H364, H367, H369 [16FE], H941, H944 [14MR], H977 [15MR], H1180, H1182 [28MR], H1317 [29MR], H2306 [9MY], H2342 [10MY], H2560, H2566 [11MY], H3710-H3716 [9JN], H3780-H3785 [12JN], H3796, H3802, H3898-H3901 [13JN], H4176 [16JN], H4334, H4398, H4400 [21JN], H4512-H4517 [22JN], E1242 [21JN], E1288 [27JN]

———commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), H3912, H3975-H3982, H3984-H3986, H3994-H4002 [14JN], H4011, H4012, H4013, H4024-H4132 [15JN], H4138, H4139, H4175-H4179, H4184 [16JN], H4191, H4216 [19JN], H4331, H4333, H4393 [21JN], H4425, H4500-H4502, H4514 [22JN], H4541 [26JN], E1190 [16JN], E1195, E1196, E1198, E1201 [19JN], E1210 [20JN], E1229, E1237, E1238 [21JN], E1249, E1250, E1262, E1263 [23JN]

———commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), consideration (H. Res. 868), H4014-H4024 [15JN]

———recognize potential threat of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere and seek support of OAS in combating the proliferation of such organizations (H. Con. Res. 338), H3736-H3738 [12JN]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (H. Con. Res. 409), H3462-H3464 [7JN], H4495 [22JN], E1056 [8JN], E1224 [21JN]

Treaties and agreements: free trade agreement between the U.S. and Colombia, H2087 [3MY]

———free trade agreement between the U.S. and Oman, H2084, H2085, H2087 [3MY]

———free trade agreement between the U.S. and Peru, H2084, H2085, H2087 [3MY]

———free trade agreement between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea, E580 [25AP], E1140 [13JN], E1201 [19JN]

U.N.: assessment of member dues, H3802 [13JN]

———prohibit funding for peacekeeping missions that include individuals who are under investigation for human rights violations, H4757 [28JN]

———prohibit funding for U.N. Headquarters Building renovation project, H4747, H4752 [28JN]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives (H.R. 4558), H492 [1MR]

———reform (H.R. 2745), H418 [28FE]

———U.S. contribution, H4764 [28JN], H4806 [29JN]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H3697 [9JN]

U.N. Human Rights Council: reform, H391, H418 [28FE], H467 [1MR]

———withhold U.S. contributions relative to inclusion of countries designated State sponsors of terrorism, H4758 [28JN]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve, H303 [15FE], H1167 [28MR]

———approve (H.R. 4974), H1065 [16MR], E1041 [7JN]

———exempt from certain requirements (H.R. 5682), E1315-E1317 [28JN]

Uganda: human rights violations, E646 [27AP]

Ukraine: normal trade relations status (H.R. 1053), H692-H699 [8MR], E380 [15MR]

Venezuela: U.S. policy, H600 [7MR]

Vietnam: human rights violations, E518 [5AP]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: call on government to uphold freedom of religion and urge the U.S. to promote religious freedom in Afghanistan (S. Res. 421), S2842 [4AP]

———promote empowerment of women (S. 2392), S1900 [8MR]

al-Zarqawi, Abu Musab: killing of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) leader by U.S. forces in Iraq, S5609, S5610, S5653 [8JN], S5680 [9JN], S5705, S5710, S5711 [12JN], S5731, S5741-S5744 [13JN], S5826-S5828 [14JN]

Appropriations: on-budget treatment and reporting requirements relative to future requests for supplemental appropriations for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3673, S3674 [27AP], S4008 [4MY], S5752, S5755 [13JN], S5859-S5862, S5864 [14JN]

Armed Forces: prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S5997, S5999 [16JN]

———reward National Guard and Reserve service in Iraq with paid leave at the end of deployment in Iraq, S6396 [22JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S388, S389 [1FE]

———support military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and war on terror in Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Pakistan, S388 [1FE]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S438 [1FE], S781 [8FE], S3203 [6AP], S3775 [1MY], S5904, S5916, S5921 [15JN], S6550 [27JN]

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), S3415, S3416 [24AP]

Arms control: provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (S. 2566), S3228, S3229 [6AP]

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia and urge continued relief efforts (S. Res. 356), S252 [27JA]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): establish position of U.S. Ambassador (S. 2697), S3900 [2MY]

Azerbaijan: human rights violations, S3696 [27AP]

Belarus: conduct planned Presidential elections in a free, fair, and transparent manner and with respect for human rights (S. Res. 401), S2049 [13MR]

———democracy efforts, S2595 [30MR]

Burma: condemn military junta for recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and call on the U.N. Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma (S. Res. 484), S4816 [18MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 38), S5390-S5392 [26MY]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S279-S281, S308, S309 [30JA]

———trip to India, S1576 [1MR]

Cambodia: democracy efforts, S2594 [30MR]

———express concern with the undermining of democratic freedoms and human rights (S. Res. 353), S142 [25JA], S207 [26JA]

———human rights violations, S5 [18JA]

Canada: arrest of 17 people allegedly plotting to carry out a campaign of bombing and kidnappings, S5680 [9JN]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (S. 295), unanimous-consent agreement, S2543 [29MR]

Committee for Economic Development (organization): release of report on the importance of international studies and foreign language education for U.S. economic and national security, S1888 [8MR]

Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting (Senate, Special): establish, S5990-S5995 [16JN], S6108-S6110 [20JN]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: promote relief, security, and democracy (S. 2125), S7178 [29JN]

Cyprus: Turkish occupation, S1955 [9MR]

Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S3691 [27AP]

———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees, S5997, S5999 [16JN]

———foreign military assistance funding, S5865 [14JN]

———Iraqi security forces training, S3186 [6AP]

———judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror, S970-S972 [9FE], S1170-S1172 [14FE]

———retain title to aircraft provided to foreign countries for counter-drug activities, S6391 [22JN]

———submit reports on existence of clandestine facilities used to detain individuals captured in the global war on terrorism, S2461 [28MR]

Dept. of HHS: Global Avian Influenza Network for Surveillance (GAINS) Program funding, S3888 [2MY], S4017, S4018 [4MY], S5907 [15JN]

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. 3322), S5389, S5394 [26MY]

———require cooperation with Mexico relative to education on U.S. immigration laws and circular immigration, S4850 [22MY]

———require cooperation with Mexico to improve border security and to reduce border crime, S4849 [22MY]

Disasters: international disaster and famine assistance funding, S3963, S3964 [3MY]

Diseases: increase assistance to countries for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis (S. 2465), S2472 [28MR]

———provide assistance to countries to combat avian influenza, S1887 [8MR]

Ecology and environment: encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S.J. Res. 5), S6365 [22JN]

Education: improve international and foreign language studies, S969 [9FE]

Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: extend appropriations and spending programs until implementing legislation for the World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round is enacted (S. 2696), S3899 [2MY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S1957 [9MR]

———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 (S. 2461), S2469 [28MR]

Foreign countries: report on trip to Belgium, Estonia, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, and Germany, S1499-S1502 [27FE]

———report on trip to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, S2404 [27MR]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, S1064 [10FE], S1820 [7MR], S1930 [9MR], S5647-S5653 [8JN], S6623 [28JN], S6751, S6760 [29JN]

Germany: express concern regarding release of Mohammad Ali Hammadi (S. Res. 457), S3846 [1MY]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S2268, S2269 [16MR]

Haiti: support democracy, development, and stabilization (S. Res. 409), S2474 [28MR]

———support democracy, development, and stabilization (S. Res. 476), S4526 [12MY]

Immigration: establish Secure Authorized Foreign Employee (SAFE) Visa Program, S5073-S5075, S5077-S5080, S5092, S5093 [24MY]

———promote economic competition through policy reforms (S. 2691), S3896 [2MY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: allow certain additional countries to participate in the visa waiver program, S4678 [17MY]

India: condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families, S7363 [12JY]

———condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families (S. Res. 527), S7441 [12JY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S6244 [21JN]

International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: congressional consent (S.J. Res. 37), S5114, S5121 [24MY]

Iran: Broadcasting Board of Governors and Iran Democracy Fund funding, S3640 [27AP]

———condemn resumption of nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations, S1596, S1597 [2MR]

———condemn violations of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, suspend uranium enrichment activities, refer to U.N. Security Council, and call on others to end cooperation on nuclear program (S. Con. Res. 78), S253 [27JA]

———ensure oversight of intelligence, S6390 [22JN]

———ensure oversight of intelligence (S. 3536), S6063 [19JN]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy, S5848-S5850 [14JN], S5916-S5921 [15JN]

———hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (S. 333), S1596-S1598 [2MR]

———human rights violations, S1596 [2MR]

———human rights violations of women, S1884 [8MR]

———negotiations on possession of existing nuclear weapons and developing nuclear weapons programs, S6002 [16JN]

———support the President in efforts to resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically, S5916-S5922 [15JN]

———U.S. policy, S1935 [9MR]

Iran Nonproliferation Act: amend (S. 1976), S363 [31JA]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S389-S391 [1FE], S1480 [17FE], S1494 [27FE], S1512, S1525 [28FE], S2433 [28MR], S3182, S3185, S3186 [6AP], S3370, S3371 [7AP], S3429-S3431 [24AP], S3776-S3778, S3793-S3796 [1MY], S3857, S3869, S3870 [2MY], S5469 [6JN], S5623 [8JN], S5741 [13JN], S5823-S5830 [14JN], S6000 [16JN], S6099 [20JN], S6606 [28JN], S7361 [12JY]

———commend women for participating in the democratic process, S1882 [8MR]

———democracy efforts, S436 [1FE], S3415 [24AP]

———democracy promotion funding, S3687 [27AP], S3776-S3778 [1MY], S3945-S3948 [3MY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S3367, S3368 [7AP], S3776 [1MY], S3853 [2MY], S3958 [3MY], S4848 [22MY], S5924, S5925, S5927-S5929 [15JN], S5997, S5998 [16JN], S6102-S6104 [20JN], S6395 [22JN], S6467 [26JN], S6605 [28JN]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, prevent the establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence, and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil (S. Con. Res. 93), S3991 [3MY], S6266 [21JN]

———formation of government, S4848 [22MY]

———killing of U.S. soliders by members of Iraqi security forces, S6393 [22JN]

———prohibit funding to establish permanent U.S. military bases or to exercise U.S. control over oil infrastructure or reserves, S6230 [21JN], S6396 [22JN]

———prohibit use of funds to establish permanent U.S. military bases or to exercise U.S. control over oil infrastructure or oil reserves, S3957-S3963 [3MY]

———proposal to grant amnesty to persons known to have attacked or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces, S5913, S5922-S5932, S5938 [15JN], S5988 [16JN], S6100, S6113-S6117 [20JN], S6246 [21JN], S6552 [27JN]

———provide for a strategy for successful empowerment of a new unity government and the redeployment of U.S. forces (S.J. Res. 33), S3182, S3183, S3245-S3249 [6AP]

———require U.S. President to submit reports on policy and political developments in Iraq, S3685 [27AP]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S6205-S6272 [21JN], S6324-S6335, S6345 [22JN], S6455 [23JN], S6467 [26JN], S6550-S6552 [27JN]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces (S.J. Res. 39), S5506 [6JN]

Japan: authorize appropriate action against Japan for failing to resume the importation of U.S. beef in a timely manner (S. 3364), S6737 [29JN]

Johnson-Sirleaf, Ellen: U.S. visit, S2117 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, S3695, S3698 [27AP], S4003-S4005 [4MY]

———negotiations on possession of existing nuclear weapons and developing nuclear weapons programs, S6002 [16JN]

———U.S. granting of official refugee status to a certain group of refugees, S4002 [4MY]

Latin America: report on congressional delegation trip to Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Dominican Republic, S3494-S3498 [25AP]

Libya: condition Dept. of State recognition of government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism, S5114 [24MY]

———condition Dept. of State recognition of government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism (S. Res. 504), S5604, S5607 [7JN], S6611, S6615 [28JN]

———human rights violations, S4615 [16MY]

———international counterterrorism efforts, S4615 [16MY]

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. 99), S5722, S5723 [12JN]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (S. 2370), S1793-S1796 [6MR], S6463-S6465 [23JN]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats calls for the destruction of Israel (S. Con. Res. 79), S459 [1FE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Japan: ratification, S3400 [7AP]

NATO: role in deterring Iran's nuclear weapons capability, S5113 [24MY]

———support discussion of secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy (S. Res. 456), S3804 [1MY], S5675 [8JN]

Nepal: democracy efforts, S439 [1FE], S3693 [27AP]

———human rights violations, S6774 [29JN]

———support reconvening of Parliament and an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy (S. Res. 441), S3515 [25AP]

———support reconvening of Parliament and an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy (S. Res. 451), S3761 [27AP]

North American Investment Fund: negotiate creation to promote economic and infrastructure integration among Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (S. 3622), S6806 [29JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: extend Presidential trade promotion authority during agricultural negotiations of World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round, S3179-S3181 [6AP]

Olmert, Ehud: address to joint session of Congress by Israeli Prime Minister, S5061 [24MY]

Palestine: elections, S324 [30JA], S437 [1FE]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 555), S2898 [5AP]

Poland: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied, S2850-S2852 [5AP]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, S3409-S3411, S3431 [24AP], S3437-S3442 [25AP], S3547-S3550 [26AP], S3781-S3786 [1MY], S3854-S3857 [2MY]

———increase cooperation on energy issues between the U.S. and foreign governments and entities in order to secure the strategic and economic interests of the U.S. (S. 2435), S2326 [16MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention on Inheritances With France: ratification, S2696 [31MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France: ratification, S2696 [31MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Sweden: ratification, S2696 [31MR]

Protocol of Amendment to MARPOL Convention: ratification, S3400 [7AP]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, S7303 [11JY]

———require a study on debt held by foreigners, S2193 [15MR], S2234 [16MR]

Roque, Martha B.: condemn beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident (S. Res. 469), S5283 [25MY]

Russia: human rights violations, S208 [26JA]

Senate: U.S. visit by Canadian Senate delegation, S6468 [26JN]

Silk Road Strategy Act: modify targeting of assistance in order to support economic and political independence of the countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus in recognition of political and economic changes (S. 2749), S4072 [4MY]

Somalia: facilitate lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery, S6149 [20JN]

South America: report on congressional delegation trip to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, S437 [1FE]

Southeast Asia: report on congressional delegation trip to Thailand and Indonesia, S2298-S2300 [16MR]

Sudan: commend efforts of the African Union Mission to protect civilians in Sudan, S1678 [3MR]

———condemn attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region (S. Res. 383), S1473 [17FE], S1661 [2MR], S3188 [6AP]

———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, S3188 [6AP], S3499 [25AP], S3699 [27AP], S3796 [1MY], S4328 [10MY], S5211 [25MY]

———U.N. peacekeeping force in the Darfur region funding, S3886-S3888, S3930 [2MY], S3939 [3MY], S4328 [10MY]

———urge the Government of National Unity of Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (S. Res. 388), S1660 [2MR]

Supreme Court: decision on judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror, S6757, S6773 [29JN], S7278 [10JY], S7290-S7292 [11JY]

Tax Convention With Bangladesh: ratification, S2696 [31MR]

Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, S743 [7FE], S1512 [28FE], S2433 [28MR], S5680 [9JN], S6600-S6602, S6605 [28JN], S7361-S7363 [12JY]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (H. Con. Res. 409), S5985 [15JN]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S2845 [4AP], S6187 [20JN], S7286 [10JY]

Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (S. 3520), S5957 [15JN]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions pending certification that the U.N. is not engaged in global taxation schemes (S. 3633), S7333 [11JY]

U.N. Disarmament Commission: condemn election of Iranian Ambassador to position of Vice-chair and withhold U.N. funding unless credible reforms are made (S. Res. 442), S3515 [25AP]

U.N. Human Rights Council: funding, S2274 [16MR]

———oppose creation due to failure to protect human rights and allowing human rights abusers to attain membership (S. Res. 419), S2693 [31MR]

———reform, S2305 [16MR]

———U.S. decision to decline candidacy on council, S3375 [7AP]

U.S. Institute of Peace: funding, S3972 [3MY]

U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve, S1576 [1MR]

———approve (S. 2429), S2321 [16MR], S6446-S6449 [23JN], S7281 [10JY]

———ensure cooperation in nuclear program is civilian in nature and that U.S. assistance will not be used in the development of nuclear weapons, S7281 [10JY]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program: establish (S. 2200), S227 [26JA]

Ukraine: normal trade relations status (H.R. 1053), S1953 [9MR]

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, S1395 [16FE], S1613, S1616 [2MR]

Vietnam: normal trade relations status (S. 3495), S5785 [13JN]

Reports filed

Commend Canada for Renewed Commitment to War on Terror: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 105), S6784 [29JN]

Compacts of Free Association Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1830) (S. Rept. 109-237), S3419 [24AP]

Condemn Beating and Intimidation of Cuban Dissident Martha B. Roque: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 469), S4963 [23MY]

Consideration of H. Res. 861, Commend Those Who Have Taken Part, and Declare That U.S. Will Prevail, in Global War on Terror and Complete Mission To Create a Sovereign Iraq: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 868) (H. Rept. 109-502), H4008 [14JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5522, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 851) (H. Rept. 109-492), H3496 [7JN]

Cooperative Proliferation Detection, Interdiction Assistance, and Conventional Threat Reduction Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2566), S5226 [25MY]

Darfur Peace and Accountablility Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3127) (H. Rept. 109-392), H971 [14MR]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3127) (H. Rept. 109-392), H1319 [29MR]

Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2125), S4963 [23MY]

Dept. of State Document Transmittal Relating to Strategies and Plans Either Designed To Cause Regime Change in or for Use of Military Force Against Iran: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 846) (H. Rept. 109-526), H4553 [26JN]

Depts. of State and Defense, and Presidential Provision of Certain Information Relative to Contracting With Any Entity for Public Relations Purposes: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 685) (H. Rept. 109-397), H1127 [16MR]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5522) (H. Rept. 109-486), H3423 [6JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5522) (S. Rept. 109-277), S7284 [10JY]

Improve Standard of Care of Children, Resolve Pending Intercountry Adoption Cases, and Remove Barriers to the Adoption of Orphaned and Abandoned Children in Romania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 359), S4963 [23MY]

Increase Support to Somalia To End Violence, Establish Lasting Peace, Form a Democratically Elected and Stable Government, and Eradicate Radicalism and Terrorism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 460), S6783 [29JN]

Iran Freedom Support Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 282) (H. Rept. 109-417), H1740 [25AP]

Mutal Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Germany: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-14), S3211 [6AP]

Mutal Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Japan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-14), S3211 [6AP]

NATO Support of Discussion of Secure, Sustainable, and Reliable Sources of Energy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 456), S4963 [23MY]

Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4681) (H. Rept. 109-462), H2584 [11MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4681) (H. Rept. 109-462), H2596 [15MY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention on Inheritances With France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-11), S2415 [27MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-9), S2415 [27MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Sweden: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-12), S2415 [27MR]

Protocol of Amendment to MARPOL Convention: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-13), S2602 [30MR]

Tax Convention With Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 109-10), S2415 [27MR]

U.S. Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2697), S5226 [25MY]

U.S. Participation in, and Appropriations for, the U.S. Contribution to the First Replenishment of the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4916) (H. Rept. 109-403), H1451 [4AP]

U.S.-India Energy Security Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1950), S5226 [25MY]

U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2730) (H. Rept. 109-543), H4914 [29JN]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2200), S5226 [25MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Implementation of Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement in Iran: International Atomic Energy Agency, H346 [16FE]

Resolutions of ratification

Mutal Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Germany, S3211 [6AP]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Japan, S3211 [6AP], S3400 [7AP]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention on Inheritances With France, S2415 [27MR], S2696 [31MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France, S2415 [27MR], S2696 [31MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Sweden, S2415 [27MR], S2696 [31MR]

Protocol of Amendment to MARPOL Convention, S2602 [30MR], S3400 [7AP]

Tax Convention With Bangladesh, S2415 [27MR], S2696 [31MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5522), H3665, H3667, H3669, H3673, H3674, H3675 [9JN]

Statements

Condemn Anti-Semitism at MAUP University in Ukraine: Our Ukraine Bloc (political group), H695 [8MR]

Education for Global Leadership—Importance of International Studies and Foreign Language Education for U.S. Economic and National Security: John Brademas, Committee for Economic Development (organization), S1889 [8MR]

Guyana Independence Anniversary: Bayney Karran, E650 [27AP]

Iran's Noncompliance With Nuclear Nonproliferation Obligations: Kenneth C. Brill, International Atomic Energy Agency, H345 [16FE]

Judicial Review of Habeas Corpus Petitions From Detainees Held in the War on Terror: Senator Levin, S1171 [14FE]

Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act: Americans for Peace Now (organization), H3002 [22MY]

———Brit Tzedek v'Shalom (Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace), H3003 [22MY]

Palestinian Elections: Israel Zoberman, E263 [2MR]

Political Situation in Belarus: National Democratic Institute, H701 [8MR]

UN Sanctions After Oil-for-Food—Still a Viable Diplomatic Tool? Representative Kucinich, E733 [5MY]

Viewpoints—United Nations: Joseph V. Reed, U.N., E891-E894 [19MY]

Summaries

``The Promise,'' a Video About the Genocide in the Darfur Region of Sudan Made by Danbury High School, Danbury, CT, Students, S3499 [25AP]

Zbigniew Brzezinski's Iraq Plan, H4378 [21JN]

Tables

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 5522), H3520-H3525 [8JN]

Testimonies

Genocide in the Darfur Region of Sudan: Philip D. Zelikow, Dept. of State, E693 [3MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 320, call for release of Pham Hong Son by Vietnam, H1479 [5AP]

H. Con. Res. 338, recognize potential threat of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere and seek support of OAS in combating the proliferation of such organizations, H3736 [12JN]

H. Con. Res. 341, condemn Iran's resumption of nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations, H337 [16FE]

H. Con. Res. 353, commend Haitian people for holding democratic elections and congratulate President Rene G. Preval on his victory, H1157 [28MR]

H. Con. Res. 408, commend Canada for renewed commitment to war on terror, H3738 [12JN]

H. Con. Res. 409, anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, H3462 [7JN]

H. Res. 578, improve Romanian standard of care of children, resolve pending intercountry adoption cases, and remove barriers to the adoption of orphaned and abandoned children, H1475 [5AP]

H. Res. 608, condemn escalating levels of religious persecution in the People's Republic of China, H3734 [12JN]

H. Res. 673, support democracy efforts, rule of law, respect for human rights, and a free and fair Presidential election in Belarus, H699 [8MR]

H. Res. 692, commend Marshall Islands for contributions made to U.S. nuclear testing program, acknowledge first detonation of a hydrogen bomb, and commemorate anniversary of the beginning of U.S. nuclear testing program, H1411 [4AP]

H. Res. 744, reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict in Northern Ireland, H1407 [4AP]

H. Res. 795, condemn terrorist bombings in Dahab and Northern Sinai in Egypt, H2615 [16MY]

H. Res. 828, Monogolian statehood anniversary, H3460 [7JN]

H. Res. 851, consideration of H.R. 5522, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H3502 [8JN]

H. Res. 861, commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq, H4024 [15JN]

H. Res. 868, consideration of H. Res. 861, commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq, H4014 [15JN]

H.J. Res. 86, approve renewal of Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions, H5010 [11JY]

H.R. 282, Iran Freedom Support Act, H1754-H1757 [26AP]

H.R. 1053, normal trade relations status with Ukraine, H692 [8MR]

H.R. 3127, Darfur Peace and Accountablility Act, H1461-H1463 [5AP]

H.R. 4681, Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act, H2990-H2992 [22MY]

H.R. 4916, U.S. participation in, and appropriations for, the U.S. contribution to the first replenishment of the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund, H1698 [25AP]

S. 2125, Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act, S7179 [29JN]

S. 2370, Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act, S1794-S1796 [6MR]

S. 3322, Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act, S5394-S5397 [26MY]

S. 3495, normal trade relations status with Vietnam, S5785 [13JN]

S. 3536, Iran Intelligence Oversight Act, S6063 [19JN]

S. Con. Res. 76, condemn Iran for violations of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, suspend uranium enrichment activities, refer to U.N. Security Council, and call on others to end cooperation on nuclear program, S31 [20JA], S139 [25JA]

S. Con. Res. 78, condemn Iran for violations of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, suspend uranium enrichment activities, refer to U.N. Security Council, and call on others to end cooperation on nuclear program, S251, S253 [27JA]

S. Con. Res. 79, withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats calls for the destruction of Israel, S454, S459 [1FE], H280 [15FE]

S. Con. Res. 84, negotiation of a free trade agreement with the Republic of China, S2475 [28MR]

S. Con. Res. 93, develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iraq, prevent the establishment of a permanent U.S. military presence, and halt attempts to control the flow of Iraqi oil, S3991 [3MY]

S. Con. Res. 99, 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, S5721 [12JN]

S. Con. Res. 105, commend Canada for renewed commitment to war on terror, S6495 [26JN]

S. Con. Res. 106, lift restrictions on U.S. visits to China by elected officials to encourage high-level exchanges, S6586 [27JN]

S. Res. 349, condemn resumption of Iranian nuclear research efforts and support referral to the U.N. Security Council for noncompliance with International Atomic Energy Agency obligations, S27 [20JA], S136 [25JA]

S. Res. 351, respond to threat posed by Iranian nuclear program through economic and trade sanctions, imposition of weapons of mass destruction inspections, and reduction of U.N. diplomatic exchanges, S30 [20JA], S139 [25JA]

S. Res. 353, express concern with the undermining of democratic freedoms and human rights in Cambodia, S140, S142 [25JA]

S. Res. 356, commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia and urge continued relief efforts, S250, S252 [27JA]

S. Res. 359, improve standard of care of children, resolve pending intercountry adoption cases, and remove barriers to the adoption of orphaned and abandoned children in Romania, S373 [31JA]

S. Res. 383, condemn attacks on Sudanese civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region, S1473 [17FE]

S. Res. 383, condemn Sudanese attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region, S1661 [2MR]

S. Res. 388, urge the Government of National Unity of Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, S1658, S1660 [2MR]

S. Res. 401, conduct planned Presidential elections in Belarus in a free, fair, and transparent manner and with respect for human rights, S2043, S2050 [13MR]

S. Res. 409, support democracy, development, and stabilization of Haiti, S2474 [28MR]

S. Res. 419, oppose creation of U.N. Human Rights Council due to failure to protect human rights and allowing human rights abusers to attain membership, S2692 [31MR]

S. Res. 421, call on government of Afghanistan to uphold freedom of religion and urge the U.S. to promote religious freedom in Afghanistan, S2805, S2843 [4AP]

S. Res. 436, Federation Internationale de Football Association prevention of groups representing Iran from participating in sanctioned soccer matches, S3250 [6AP]

S. Res. 441, support reconvening of Nepal Parliament and an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy, S3514 [25AP]

S. Res. 442, condemn election of Iranian Ambassador to position of Vice-chair of U.N. Disarmament Commission and withhold U.N. funding unless credible reforms are made, S3515 [25AP]

S. Res. 451, support reconvening of Nepal Parliament and an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy, S3722, S3761 [27AP]

S. Res. 456, support NATO discussion of secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy, S3804 [1MY], S5675 [8JN]

S. Res. 457, express concern regarding release of Mohammad Ali Hammadi by Germany, S3804, S3846 [1MY]

S. Res. 459, clarify conditions for U.S. to become a signatory to any multilateral trade agreement resulting from World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round, S3900 [2MY]

S. Res. 460, increase support to end violence, establish lasting peace, form a democratically elected and stable government, and eradicate radicalism and terrorism in Somalia, S3901 [2MY]

S. Res. 467, influence oil-producing nations to increase production and require Dept. of Energy to submit report detailing estimated production levels and capacity of all major oil-producing countries, S4077 [4MY]

S. Res. 469, condemn beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident Martha B. Roque, S4160 [8MY], S5283 [25MY]

S. Res. 470, promote a comprehensive political agreement in Iraq, S4161 [8MY]

S. Res. 476, support democracy, development, and stabilization in Haiti, S4526 [12MY]

S. Res. 484, condemn Burmese military junta for recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and call on the U.N. Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma, S4808, S4816 [18MY]

S. Res. 494, condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation, S5257-S5259 [25MY]

S. Res. 504, condition Dept. of State recognition of Libyan government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism, S5605, S5607 [7JN]

S. Res. 515, continued presence of U.S. troops in Iraq until at least 2009, S6064 [19JN]

S. Res. 527, condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, and express condolences to victims and their families, S7426, S7441 [12JY]

S.J. Res. 34, require Iraqi political, religious, and tribal leaders to complete the formation of government and the modification of the Iraqi Constitution as a condition of continued U.S. military presence, S3514 [25AP]

S.J. Res. 37, congressional consent for International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding, S5122 [24MY]

S.J. Res. 39, spur Iraqi political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S5506 [6JN]

Tributes

Johnson-Sirleaf, Ellen, E479 [30MR]