FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Addresses

America's Voice for Security, Prosperity, and Humanitarian Values: Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S7524-S7526 [26JY], E1653 [1AU]

Encourage Involvement in Efforts To Reduce and Eliminate Poverty: Ward Brehm, African Development Foundation, H2377 [16AP]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister of Ireland, H2860-H2863 [30AP]

NATO Membership of Croatia: President Bush and Stjepan Mesic, President of Croatia, E592 [14AP]

Transatlantic Alliance: Rupert Murdoch, S3434 [28AP]

———Tony Blair, S3234-S3236 [22AP]

U.S. Foreign Policy: Senator Biden, S3071-S3073 [16AP]

U.S.-Turkey Economic and Political Relationship: H.E. Abdullah Gul, President of Turkey, H275 [16JA]

Amendments

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (H.R. 7222), S10491 [2OC], H10710 [3OC]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: waive annual renewal requirement, impose sanctions on Burmese gemstones, ban visa expansion, asset blocking, and prohibited activities (H.R. 3890), S7079 [22JY]

China, People's Republic of: call for greater dialogue with the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet (S. Res. 643), S8959 [17SE]

Crime: prevent and reduce trafficking in persons (S. 1703), S10386, S10390 [1OC]

Developing countries: provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), H2385, H2387, H2388, H2389, H2393 [16AP]

———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), consideration (H. Res. 1103), H2372 [16AP]

Foreign policy: prohibit recruitment and use of child soldiers, designate those who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and allow deportation of persons involved with such activities (S. 2135), S8515 [15SE]

Immigration: extend program to waive the foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates (H.R. 5571), S9573, S9723 [26SE], H10267 [27SE]

Iraq: urge neighboring countries and other international partners to fulfill pledges to provide reconstruction assistance and consider merging U.S. assistance with international funds (S. Res. 494), S3726, S3727, S3728 [1MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: promote respect for fundamental human rights (H.R. 5834), S9216, S9219 [22SE], H8659 [23SE]

Sudan: support, enforce, and expand U.N. embargo on arms sales to belligerents and seek political solution to conflict in Darfur (S. Res. 660), S10015, S10019 [27SE]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (S. 3073), S10387, S10394 [1OC]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H7775 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Airline Challenges Lead to What Could Become Unprecedented Cooperation Among Caribbean Governments, E1482 [16JY]

All in a Name, E477 [2AP]

Armenian Genocide Remembered, E683 [22AP]

Boeing May Be the Ticket for Relief Supplies; China Quake—New Jets Are Scheduled for Delivery, and Oregon Agencies Hope Their Aid Can Hitch a Ride, H4212 [20MY]

By Any Calculus, War's Cost Cruel—Politics, Money, Blood—All Show a Painful Bottom Line, E527 [8AP]

Captive Calls for Surrender, H4156 [20MY]

Caribbean Heritage—Building on Its Foundations in a Foreign Land, E1481 [16JY]

CARICOM Summit on Economic Integration, E1595 [30JY]

Chavez Democrats, S1790 [10MR]

China Blocks U.S. Legislators' Meeting, E1476 [16JY]

China's 1-Child Policy Causes Extra Pain, H4211 [20MY]

Chrysler Building on the Block, H5303 [11JN]

Citigroup May Cut Thousands of Jobs, H262 [16JA]

Clueless in America, E789 [1MY]

Collaboration Between Caribbean and New York, E1473 [16JY]

Colombia Is Moving Closer To Breaking the FARC—Unless Venezuela Stops It, H1436 [10MR]

Deal, Deal, Deal With Iran, H5779 [20JN]

Debt Cancellation a Victory for the World, E896 [13MY]

Diaspora and the Rollings Heads of State, E1432 [10JY]

Difficult Choices—Son's Birth Deepens Couples Concern Over Future, S2338 [2AP]

Dubai's Favorite Senators, S5540 [12JN]

Dutch Intel—U.S. To Strike Iran in Coming Weeks, H7989 [10SE]

Europe Fears a Post-Bush Unilateralism, This Time on Trade, H5178 [10JN]

Faith in Diplomacy, E907 [14MY]

FARC's Guardian Angel, S1791 [10MR]

5 Former Secretaries of State Urge Talks With Iran, H10111 [26SE]

5 Years After—Flowers, Ruins; Iraq's Torn Social Fabric May Be the Hardest Item To Mend as the Country Makes Fitful Progress, E527 [8AP]

Following the Amnesty Trail, E654-E656 [17AP]

Free Colombia—A Trade Pact Everyone Can Love, H1874 [1AP], H1945 [2AP]

Free Trade in Thugs—Getting Tougher With Right-Wing Warlords, H4156 [20MY]

German President Lashes Out at ``Monster'' Market and Its Bankers, E960 [19MY]

Guns, Drugs and Murder a Lethal Combination in Caribbean—Where Is the International Community and Gun Makers?, E449 [31MR]

Haiti, Back to the Crisis Stage—Food Crisis and Riots Underscore Dire Economic and Social Condition That Requires Urgent Attention, E1144 [4JN]

Healing Our Self-Inflicted Wounds—How the Next President Can Restore the Rule of Law to U.S. Foreign Policy—and Rebuild American Credibility and Power, S1379-S1381 [28FE]

Holding Medvedev to His Words, E308 [5MR]

How Aid Can Work, E1050 [23MY]

Indonesia Plants Trees To Save Orangutans, S487 [30JA]

Iraq—No More Hold and Pray, E626 [16AP]

Israel Reaches Strategic Decision Not To Let Iran Go Nuclear, H7989 [10SE]

Keeping New Mothers Alive—In Haiti and Rwanda, Reducing Tragedy in Childbirth, E908 [14MY]

Killing a Trade Pact, H1874 [1AP], H1945 [2AP]

Korean Free-Trade Pact Important for Washington, E815 [5MY]

Latin America Wants Free Trade, S8158 [9SE]

Lobbyists Smoothed the Way for a Spate of Foreign Deals, H542-H544 [29JA]

Looking to 2008 for Improved Economic and Social Conditions, Caribbean Region Expects To Consolidate Gains of Recent Years, E447-E449 [31MR]

Malaysian Democracy's Role in Terror Fight, S4960 [3JN]

McCain Criticizes Obama's Opposition to NAFTA, H6000 [24JN]

Myth of `Best in the World'—A Spate of New Research Shows the U.S. Behind Other Countries in Cancer Survival and Diabetes Care, S4126 [14MY]

Needing an Excuse for Success, E1534 [23JY]

Not Above the Law, Despite the Memo, E529 [8AP]

One-Child Policy Adds to the Grief of China Quake, H4211 [20MY]

Opening for Iran Talks?, E1289 [19JN]

Pakisourced, S9396-S9400 [24SE]

Parents' Losses Compounded by China's One-Child Policy, H4212 [20MY]

Real China and the Olympics, E539 [8AP]

Reforming Malaysia, E1198 [11JN]

Saddam's Dangerous Friends—What a Pentagon Review of 600,000 Iraqi Documents Tells Us, S3182-S3184 [21AP]

Sensible Path on Iran, E1141 [4JN]

Stories To Be Told and Chapters To Ensure That African Contribution to Human Civilization Becomes Common Knowledge Around the World, E283 [3MR]

Strategy To Promote Healthy Globalisation, E858 [8MY]

Success in Iraq—A Media Blackout, S4762 [22MY]

Tackling Ecuador's Refugee Buildup, H10947 [10DE]

Time for the Colombia Trade Pact, H2338 [15AP]

Too Much Money Is Beyond Legal Reach, S10459 [2OC]

Treasury Gets New CFIUS Authority, H542 [29JA]

U.S. Lawmakers Decry Olympics After Dissidents Blocked, E1475 [16JY]

Wanted—A Productive Caribbean Community Conference, E1481 [16JY]

Who Will Have the Courage To Save Zimbabwe?, H6150 [26JN]

Work Together, E1477 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: allocation of foreign aid (see S. 3531), S9204 [22SE]

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see S. Res. 618), S7030 [22JY] (see H. Res. 1461), H8477 [18SE]

———call on relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to achieve and implement a negotiated resolution to national and regional conflicts (see S. Res. 470), S1521 [4MR]

Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for dairy products (see S. 3653), S10069 [29SE]

Ahern, Bertie: recognize service to Ireland and U.S. visit of Irish Prime Minister (see S. Con. Res. 74), S2743 [8AP]

AID: enhance capacity to undertake global development activities (see S. 3643), S10004 [27SE]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (see H.R. 7220, 7222), H10641 [29SE]

Armed Forces: commend service in Iraq, require congressional approval of any long-term strategic U.S.-Iraq agreement, provide for redeployment from Iraq, and provide health care for returning members (see H. Con. Res. 319), H1771 [14MR]

Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina: anniversary of bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina (see H. Con. Res. 385), H6176 [26JN]

Azerbaijan: normal trade relations status (see S. 2563), S445 [29JA]

Bangladesh: elections (see H. Res. 1402), H7788 [31JY]

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1383), H7307 [29JY]

Burma: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (see S. Res. 554), S3891 [7MY] (see H. Res. 1181), H3403 [8MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 41), S5592 [12JN] (see H.J. Res. 93), H5043 [5JN]

———waive annual renewal requirement, impose sanctions on Burmese gemstones, ban visa expansion, asset blocking, and prohibited activities (H.R. 3890), Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1341), H6576 [15JY]

Business and industry: require disclosure of payments to foreign governments for the extraction of natural resources and allow shareholders more appropriately to determine associated risks (see S. 3389), S7904 [31JY] (see H.R. 6066), H4059 [15MY]

———require report on business and investment climates (see H.R. 7193), H10300 [27SE]

Canada: anniversary of Quebec City (see H. Con. Res. 291), H870 [12FE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: reaffirm support, recognize progress made by States Parties, and urge continued compliance on the occasion of the Second Review Conference (see S. Res. 525), S3257 [22AP]

Children and youth: increase the effectiveness of international child abduction remedies (see H.R. 6095), H4321 [20MY]

China, People's Republic of: call for greater dialogue with the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet (see S. Res. 643), S8035 [1AU]

———condemn violence against Tibetan protesters and use of Internet censorship and surveillance, urge compliance with criminal law, and provide information and access to all persons detained (see H. Res. 1075), H2011 [3AP]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (see S. Res. 504), S2636 [7AP] (see H. Res. 1077), H2011 [3AP]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see S. Res. 569), S4375 [19MY] (see H. Res. 1195), H3885 [14MY]

———impose certain restrictions on trade and investments (see H.R. 5777), H2224 [10AP]

———make proper disclosures with the SEC regarding the selective default status of certain bonds (see S. Con. Res. 78), S3442 [28AP] (see H. Res. 1179), H3186 [7MY]

———require accountability for persons detained during March 2008 protests and recognize fundamental human rights of all Tibetans (see H. Res. 1334), H6406 [10JY]

Climate: distribute emission allowances to facilities in certain industrial sectors to prevent an increase in greenhouse gas emissions by facilities in countries without commensurate greenhouse gas regulation (see H.R. 7146), H10130 [26SE]

Colleges and universities: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (see S. 2653), S1054 [14FE]

Colombia: congratulate on successful rescue mission that freed 15 hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (see H. Con. Res. 389), H6342 [9JY]

———welcome home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves after being held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (see S. Res. 627), S7479 [25JY]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records from investigation of tax haven financial institutions (see S. Res. 642), S7905 [31JY]

———release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on financial institution transactions to enable foreign taxpayers to avoid dividend taxes (see S. Res. 680), S9415 [24SE]

Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (see S. 2977), S3790 [6MY] (see H.R. 5814), H2441 [16AP]

———prevent the undermining of the judgments of U.S. courts by foreign courts (see S. 3394), S7904 [31JY]

———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (see H.R. 6146), H4830 [22MY]

———provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the U.S. (see H.R. 5913), H2852 [29AP]

———take certain measures against countries that fail to satisfy certain judgments entered against them in U.S. courts (see H.R. 7205), H10330 [28SE]

Cuba: facilitate provision of humanitarian relief (see H.R. 6962), H8476 [18SE]

———lift restrictions on gift parcels and humanitarian donations to facilitate hurricane relief efforts (see H.R. 6913), H8275 [16SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: promote domesticated beef, establish an importers council to promote nondomestic beef, and establish new referendum requirements (see S. 3404), S7904 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: assure the safety of expeditionary facilities, infrastructure, and equipment supporting U.S. military operations overseas (see S. 3580), S9492 [25SE] (see H.R. 7102), H9973 [25SE]

———create position of Assistant Sec. of Defense for Irregular Warfare, Cultural Training, and Social Science Initiatives (see H.R. 6037), H3776 [13MY]

———prohibit domestic propaganda not otherwise specifically authorized by law (see S. 3099), S5366 [6JN]

———prohibit domestic propaganda not otherwise specifically authorized by law and investigate possible violations to annual ban (see H.R. 6398), H6174 [26JN]

Dept. of State: conduct ongoing assessments of the effectiveness of sanctions against Iran (see H.R. 5084), H352 [18JA]

———develop partnerships with Brazil and other foreign governments to accelerate development of biofuels production, research, and infrastructure (see H.R. 7183), H10299 [27SE]

———eliminate the diversity immigrant program and reallocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the U.S. (see S. 2868), S3080 [16AP] (see H.R. 6090), H4320 [20MY]

———establish the Global Service Fellowship Program (see S. 2609), S784 [7FE]

———report on negotiation of international child abduction agreements with countries that are not parties to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (see H.R. 6096), H4321 [20MY]

———submit report outlining steps taken and plans made to end Turkey's blockade of Armenia (see H.R. 6079), H4060 [15MY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3288), S6971 [21JY]

Dept. of Transportation: require certain air carriers of foreign air transportation to disclose the nature and source of delays and cancellations experienced by air travelers (see H.R. 7337), H10975 [10DE]

Developing countries: prevent speculation and profiteering in the defaulted debt of certain poor countries (see H.R. 6796), H7807 [1AU]

———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), consideration (see H. Res. 1103), H2265 [14AP]

Diseases: provide assistance to in-need countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (see S. 2762), S2132 [13MR]

Duhulow, Aisha I.: condemn death by stoning of a 13-year-old girl in Somalia (see S. Res. 711), S10743 [20NO]

Ecology and environment: lead renewed international efforts to assist developing nations in conserving natural resources and preventing extinction of a large portion of the world's plant and animal species (see S. Res. 598), S6019 [24JN]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 6795), H7807 [1AU]

Employment: treat certain domestically controlled foreign persons performing services under contract with the U.S. Government as American employers for purposes of certain employment taxes and benefits (see S. 2775), S2133 [13MR] (see H.R. 5602), H1700 [13MR]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 603), S6286 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 371), H5328 [11JN]

FAA: provide adequate oversight and inspection of foreign aircraft repair facilities that perform maintenance on U.S. commercial aircraft (see S. 3090), S5204 [5JN]

Fish and fishing: establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (see S. 2907), S3401 [24AP]

Food: acknowledge existence of global food crisis (see H. Con. Res. 344), H3186 [7MY]

———improve safety by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and enhanced use of science to identify and address food safety issues (see H.R. 5904), H2759 [24AP]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: reinsert trade title contained in conference report (see H.J. Res. 88), H4831 [22MY]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 7143), H10130 [26SE]

Foreign aid: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (see S. 3529), S9204 [22SE]

———authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (see H.R. 5152), H554 [29JA]

———prohibit assistance to countries with budget surpluses (see H.R. 6812), H7807 [1AU]

Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission: establish to assess needs and provide recommendations to improve foreign intelligence and information collection, analysis, and reporting (see S. 3041), S4487 [20MY]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 7068), H9972 [25SE]

———express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity (see H. Res. 1078), H2011 [3AP]

———express that the policy known as the ``Stimson Doctrine'' of not recognizing territorial changes effected by force should continue to be the guiding foreign policy of the U.S. in diplomatic discourse (see H. Con. Res. 430), H9974 [25SE]

———require any agreement, other than a treaty, that obligates the use of U.S Armed Forces or financial resources be approved by Congress (see H. Res. 1028), H1417 [6MR]

———support efforts to advance U.S. international diplomacy and engagement in order to restore U.S. credibility abroad (see H. Res. 1410), H7808 [1AU]

Foreign Service: extend comparability pay adjustments to employees serving overseas and authorize a death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of employees who die as a result of injuries sustained while on duty (see S. 3426), S8035 [1AU]

Foreign trade: allow goods manufactured in a foreign trade zone that comply with rules of origin under a trade agreement may enter customs territory at the rate of duty applicable under the agreement (see H.R. 6415), H6175 [26JN]

———eliminate barriers to exports of U.S. goods and services, restore rights under trade remedy laws, and strengthen enforcement of intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at U.S. borders (see H.R. 6530), H6726 [17JY]

———extend certain trade preference programs (see H.R. 5264), H811 [7FE]

———require country-of-origin labeling on certain laminated woven bags (see H.R. 6744), H7786 [31JY]

———require report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases and sanitary and phytosanitary barriers to trade before beginning negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see S. 2906), S3401 [24AP]

Georgia, Republic of: authorize assistance to facilitate trade, reconstruction efforts, and economic recovery due to destruction of critical infrastructure and disruption of domestic commerce during war with Russia (see H.R. 6851), H7955 [9SE]

———authorize humanitarian assistance (see H.R. 6911), H8275 [16SE]

———condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (see S. Res. 550), S3742 [2MY] (see S. Res. 690), S10004 [27SE] (see H. Res. 1166), H2853 [29AP]

Hazardous substances: express concern over current Federal policy allowing exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations and encourage U.S. banning of such activities (see S. Res. 663), S8948 [17SE] (see H. Res. 1395), H7788 [31JY]

House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (see H. Res. 1263), H5328 [11JN]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls' (see H.R. 5927), H2947 [30AP]

———defeat campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the U.N. Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries (see H. Res. 1361), H6824 [22JY]

———express concern relative to human rights crisis of Laotian and Hmong people in Laos and Thailand (see H. Res. 1273), H5407 [12JN]

Immigration: eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories (see H.R. 5921), H2852 [29AP]

———extend program to waive the foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates (see H.R. 5571), H1445 [10MR]

———increase number of H-1B visas (see H.R. 5642), H1770 [14MR]

———provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (see S. 3293), S6972 [21JY]

———repeal certain laws relative to immigration and border security fencing (see H.R. 4960), H24 [15JA]

———require aliens to attest that they will not advocate installing a Sharia law system in the U.S. as a condition for admission (see H.R. 6975), H8476 [18SE]

———require the country of origin of a nonimmigrant religious worker to extend reciprocal immigration treatment to nationals of the U.S. (see H.R. 6590), H7058 [23JY]

———withhold financial aid from countries that deny or unreasonably delay acceptance of their nationals who have been ordered removed from the U.S. and prohibit issuance of visas to their nationals (see S. 2720), S1597 [5MR] (see H.R. 5761), H2223 [10AP]

India: condemn recent religious violence and call to stop the violence and address its root causes (see H. Con. Res. 434), H10131 [26SE]

———initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement and pursue negotiations for international reduction of tariffs and other trade barriers (see H. Res. 928), H349 [17JA]

———recognize that more than 160,000,000 people in India are considered untouchable and dehumanized by the caste system (see H. Res. 1346), H6577 [15JY]

International Clean Technology Deployment Fund: establish (see S. 3273), S6868 [16JY]

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas: adopt bluefin tuna conservation and management measures (see S. Res. 709), S10660 [19NO]

International corporations: strengthen liability of parent companies for violations of sanctions by foreign entities (see H.R. 6361), H6009 [24JN]

International law: hold surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity committed during World War II by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition (see S. 3007), S4028 [12MY] (see H.R. 6094), H4321 [20MY]

———protect U.S. citizens from unlawful arrest and detention (see S. 3594), S9493 [25SE]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2658 [23AP]

International Renewable Energy Agency: establish (see H.R. 5529), H1220 [4MR]

Iran: impose sanctions (see S. 3227), S6362 [7JY]

———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (see S. 3445), S8035 [1AU] (see H.R. 7112), H10129 [26SE]

Iraq: address humanitarian crisis (see H. Con. Res. 298), H994 [14FE]

———address ongoing humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown resulting from mass displacement of Iraqis inside Iraq and as refugees into neighboring countries (see S. 3509), S8948 [17SE]

———assist refugees and the internally displaced population by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and easing resettlement (see S. 3541), S9280 [23SE] (see H.R. 6496), H6576 [15JY]

———make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis (see S. 2829), S2743 [8AP] (see H.R. 5837), H2485 [17AP]

———present with a plan to establish an oil trust (see S. 3470), S8383 [11SE]

———provide for recovery and stability (see H.R. 5488), H1073 [26FE]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (see S. 2633), S970 [13FE]

———recognize impact of financial costs of war on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities (see H. Res. 1019), H1220 [4MR]

———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases (see H.R. 5507), H1154 [27FE]

———respect sovereignty, redeploy U.S. Armed Forces if asked, and submit a plan for redeployment of U.S. forces and contractors (see H. Res. 1326), H6342 [9JY]

———urge neighboring countries and other international partners to fulfill pledges to provide reconstruction assistance and consider merging U.S. assistance with international funds (see S. Res. 494), S2295 [1AP]

———urge President Bush to not commit to any agreement that involves the continued presence of U.S. forces unless it includes a provision requiring Iraqi reimbursement for costs of such presence (see H. Res. 1123), H2486 [17AP]

Israel: support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 432), H9974 [25SE]

Kazakhstan: normal trade relations status (see S. 2562), S445 [29JA]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: promote respect for fundamental human rights (see H.R. 5834), H2485 [17AP]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (see H.R. 6028), H3776 [13MY]

———mandate reporting requirements for sex traffickers and offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination country, and prevent entry by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5722), H2069 [8AP]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 6655), H7627 [30JY]

Libya: resolve pending claims of Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other victims of Libyan terrorist attacks (see S. 3370), S7903 [31JY]

Lobbyists: require individuals who represent foreign politicians, political parties, or other foreign entities to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (see S. 3123), S5592 [12JN]

Mental health: improve capacity of nongovernmental organizations and individuals in foreign countries to provide appropriate mental disability and mental trauma care training (see S. 2752), S1999 [12MR]

Mexico: express that program allowing Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate in the U.S. jeopardizes safety of U.S. citizens and that the program should be terminated (see H. Con. Res. 304), H1154 [27FE]

———reduce amount of financial assistance in response to illegal border crossings into the U.S. which serve to dissipate political discontent with higher unemployment rate within Mexico (see S. 3235), S6504 [9JY]

Middle East: recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians (see H. Res. 1369), H7058 [23JY]

Millennium Challenge Act: authorize regional and concurrent compacts (see H.R. 7165), H10131 [26SE]

Morocco: commend for designating a National Women's Day (see H. Res. 1520), H10642 [29SE]

Motion pictures: authorize grants for organizations that use documentary films to promote understanding of the U.S. abroad and understanding of global perspectives and other countries in the U.S. (see H.R. 6480), H6406 [10JY]

NAFTA: renegotiate (see H.R. 7014), H9084 [23SE]

National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1379), H7164 [24JY]

NATO: express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia (see S. Res. 459), S1121 [25FE] (see H. Res. 1070), H1889 [1AP]

———support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see S. Res. 439), S543 [31JA] (see S. Res. 523), S3206 [21AP] (see H. Con. Res. 409), H7955 [9SE] (see H. Res. 997), H1031 [25FE]

———support Membership Action Plan with Ukraine (see H. Res. 1047), H1702 [13MR] (see H. Res. 1454), H8396 [17SE]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 3490), S8528 [15SE] (see H.R. 5756), H2223 [10AP]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary (see S. Res. 561), S4106 [13MY]

Nuclear weapons: improve nuclear forensics capability to help deter and respond to nuclear terrorism (see H.R. 5929), H2947 [30AP]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: pursue complaints of anticompetitive practices against certain oil exporting countries (see S. 2964), S3698 [1MY] (see S. 2976), S3790 [6MY]

Olympic games: recognize progress made by participating countries to increase participation of women and advocate for improved opportunities for women to participate in sports (see H. Res. 1409), H7808 [1AU]

Pakistan: condemn dismissal of the Supreme Court and call for reinstatement (see H. Res. 1044), H1618 [12MR]

Pan American World Airways: anniversary of bombing of Flight 103 and convey condolences to victims' families and friends (see S. Res. 727), S10834 [9DE]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 6074), H4060 [15MY]

Pharmaceuticals: require country-of-origin labeling on prescription and over-the-counter drugs (see S. 3633), S9657 [26SE]

Power resources: promote energy security through cooperation on energy diversification with certain Eurasian countries and implement pipeline projects for transportation of Eurasian hydrocarbon resources (see H. Res. 1187), H3777 [13MY]

———recognize importance of increasing renewable and alternative fuel use in reducing imports of foreign oil (see H. Res. 1407), H7788 [31JY]

———reduce gasoline prices, lessen dependence on foreign oil, and strengthen the economy (see H.R. 7239), H10642 [29SE]

———reduce our dependence on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy (see S. 3336), S7479 [25JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify the law and ensure that children born to U.S. citizens while serving overseas in the military are eligible to become President (see S. 2678), S1384 [28FE]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the U.S. (see S. 3225), S6362 [7JY] (see H.R. 5632), H1701 [13MR]

Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board: establish (see H.R. 6213), H5110 [9JN]

Russia: consider military deployments in the Western Hemisphere as reckless, provocative, and in violation of the Monroe Doctrine (see H. Res. 1510), H10132 [26SE]

Serbia: congratulate and support the people on the formation of a new coalition government (see H. Res. 1442), H8275 [16SE]

Ships and vessels: make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (see S. 3198), S6158 [25JN] (see S. 3351), S7573 [28JY] (see S. 3526), S9025 [18SE] (see S. 3598), S9493 [25SE] (see H.R. 6295), H5579 [18JN] (see H.R. 7099), H9973 [25SE]

———transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see S. 3052), S4792 [22MY]

Somalia: support humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses and urge progress toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity (see S. Res. 541), S3508 [29AP] (see H. Res. 1424), H8019 [10SE]

Sudan: call for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur and condemn the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime (see S. Res. 684), S9415 [24SE] (see H. Con. Res. 423), H9084 [23SE]

———call for peace in Darfur region (see S. Res. 455), S1055 [14FE]

———codify existing sanctions until certain conditions relative to a just and lasting peace are met (see H.R. 6416), H6175 [26JN]

———condemn ongoing sales of arms to belligerents and call for the cessation of such sales and expansion of U.N. embargo on arms sales to Sudan (see H. Res. 1462), H8477 [18SE]

———support, enforce, and expand U.N. embargo on arms sales to belligerents and seek political solution to conflict in Darfur (see S. Res. 660), S8528 [15SE]

Syria: express concern regarding continued violations of political, civil, and human rights and call for release of prisoners of conscience and other political prisoners (see H. Res. 1398), H7788 [31JY]

———strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see S. 2917), S3401 [24AP]

Tariff: provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan (see S. 2776), S2133 [13MR] (see H.R. 6387), H6174 [26JN]

Taxation: disallow deduction for excess non-taxed reinsurance premiums relative to U.S. risks paid to affiliates (see H.R. 6969), H8476 [18SE]

———eliminate limitation on the foreign earned income exclusion (see H.R. 6614), H7164 [24JY]

———provide for rollover of gain from divesting certain qualified securities of businesses engaged in Iran or Sudan discouraged activities (see H.R. 6827), H7808 [1AU]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see S. 3359), S7629 [29JY] (see H.R. 6374), H6089 [25JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1421), H7955 [9SE] (see H. Res. 1455), H8396 [17SE]

———restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 5886), H2758 [24AP]

Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 66), S785 [7FE] (see H. Con. Res. 290), H813 [7FE]

Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 5689), H2010 [3AP]

Trade Act: improve international protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (see S. 3464), S8275 [10SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat forced labor (see S. 3061), S4792 [22MY] (see H.R. 7311), H10867 [9DE]

Treaties and agreements: make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met (see S. 2611), S784 [7FE] (see H.R. 6148), H4830 [22MY]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church (see S. Res. 615), S6937 [17JY]

U.N.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 380), H6009 [24JN]

———condemn efforts of Human Rights Committee and Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women to pressure Ireland to reduce or eliminate constitutionally established abortion restrictions (see H. Res. 1482), H9084 [23SE]

———direct U.S. funding to the U.N. Population Fund for essential women's health services (see S. 2682), S1419 [29FE]

U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery (see S. Res. 705), S10486 [2OC]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (see S. 2830), S2743 [8AP] (see H.R. 5724; H. Con. Res. 324), H2069 [8AP]

———ratification (H.R. 5724), consideration (see H. Res. 1252), H5110 [9JN]

———ratification (H.R. 5724), waiver of fast-track authority (see H. Res. 1092), H2149 [9AP]

U.S.-Russian Federation Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: implement (see H.R. 6574), H7057 [23JY]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 332), H2759 [24AP]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see S. 3073), S4793 [22MY] (see H.R. 7265), H10828 [3OC]

———require States to accept absentee ballots of overseas voters which are transmitted to the State election official by express mail and reimburse such voters for the costs of using express mail (see H.R. 7248), H10699 [2OC]

World Refugee Day: observance (see H. Res. 1290), H5797 [20JN]

Zimbabwe: call on Government to postpone run-off Presidential election and encourage African organizations to impose sanctions until a fair and free run-off election is conducted (see H. Res. 1301), H6009 [24JN]

———commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (see H. Res. 1270), H5407 [12JN]

———condemn decision to hold run-off Presidential election (see H. Res. 1337), H6407 [10JY]

———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (see H. Res. 1230), H4832 [22MY]

———support people, condemn manipulation of electoral process, reject results of runoff election, tighten sanctions against human rights violators, and support political resolution of current crisis (see S. Res. 611), S6650 [14JY]

———support people, condemn recent violence, release and ratify Presidential election results, support peaceful resolution of current crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 533), S3402 [24AP]

Cloture motions

Iraq: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed, S1145 [25FE], S1166 [26FE]

Explanations

Promote Respect for Fundamental Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (H.R. 5834), H8661 [23SE]

Letters

Andean Trade Preference Extension Act: several Representatives, H1134 [27FE]

Armenian genocide anniversary: Representative McGovern, E683 [22AP]

Assessment of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts: several Senators, S424 [29JA]

Assessment of United Arab Emirates export control regime relative to effectiveness in preventing export or transshipment of U.S.-origin goods to Iran: several Representatives, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10109 [26SE]

Assessment of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq: Mike Bridges, H2019 [8AP]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6831 [23JY]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6831 [23JY]

Call for investigation into actions of U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton in prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler: several Representatives, H5846 [23JN]

Commend successful rescue mission that freed 15 hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC): Representative McGovern, H6584 [16JY]

———Senator Lugar, H6584 [16JY]

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10113 [26SE]

———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H10113 [26SE]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10112 [26SE]

Cultural and religious autonomy for Tibet: Dalai Lama, S2640 [7AP]

Food for Peace Program funding: Senator Kohl, S4718 [22MY]

Foreign shortfall in Iraq aid pledges: Representative Walter B. Jones, H1208 [4MR]

Improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters: John J. Molloy, National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition, S8460 [12SE]

———Martin Conatser, American Legion, S8459 [12SE]

———Mike Coffman, Colorado Sec. of State, S8459 [12SE]

———Pete Hegseth, Vets for Freedom (organization), S8460 [12SE]

International affairs funding: Senator Biden, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1964-S1966 [12MR]

Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation: Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2370 [16AP]

———several organizations, H2369 [16AP]

———Thomas G. Wenski, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H2369 [16AP]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5138 [10JN]

———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5138 [10JN]

Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5514, H5515 [18JN]

———Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5515 [18JN]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H5514 [18JN]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly: Representative Alcee L. Hastings, E1557 [25JY]

Postpone sentencing and reopen case of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler: several Representatives, H1070 [26FE]

Recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians: Donna Baranski-Walker, Rebuilding Alliance, H8654 [23SE]

———several religious organizations, H8654 [23SE]

Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1231 [5MR]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1231 [5MR]

Status of foreign military financing, foreign military sales, and direct commercial sales programs approval process and criteria toward Middle East allies: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10109 [26SE]

Status of war in Afghanistan: Senator Casey, S6188 [26JN]

Support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery: Audrius Bruzga, Ambassador of Lithuania, E2225 [3OC]

Trade policy and legislation: Thomas G. Wenski, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H1132 [27FE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: Representative Weller, H1436 [10MR]

———several former commanders of the U.S. Southern Command, S3007 [15AP]

Withhold financial aid from countries that deny acceptance of their nationals who have been ordered removed from the U.S. and prohibit issuance of visas to their nationals: Senator Specter, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1668 [6MR]

Lists

Companies relocated to Mexico since NAFTA, H5999 [24JN]

Political and religious prisoners being detained in Vietnam, E1062 [23MY]

Suggestions to the People's Republic of China for addressing Tibetan protests, H2051 [8AP]

Memorandums

U.S. Export Control System: Ian F. Fergusson and Richard F. Grimmett, Congressional Research Service, S4783-S4786 [22MY]

United Arab Emirates—Political Background and Export Control Issues: Kenneth Katzman and Ian F. Fergusson, Congressional Research Service, S4786 [22MY]

Messages

Agreement on Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrals: President Bush, S9878 [26SE]

Amendments to the Constitution and Convention of the International Telecommunication Union: President Bush, S2765 [8AP]

Blocking Property of Additional Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe: President Bush, S7478 [25JY], H7173 [29JY]

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Determined To Have Been Involved in the Corruption of Syrian Senior Officials: President Bush, S966 [13FE], H922 [13FE]

Certification That Export of Certain Items to the People's Republic of China Is Not Detrimental to the U.S. Space Launch Industry: President Bush, S7029 [22JY], H6795 [22JY]

Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Bush, S1521 [4MR], H1207 [4MR]

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Cuba's Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Civilian Aircraft: President Bush, S728 [6FE], H591 [6FE]

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Bush, S4483 [20MY], H4282 [20MY]

Extradition Treaty With Bulgaria: President Bush, S154 [22JA]

Extradition Treaty With Romania: President Bush, S154 [22JA]

Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: President Bush, S8142 [8SE]

International Convention Against Doping in Sport: President Bush, S751 [6FE]

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships: President Bush, S155 [22JA]

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Bush, S5389 [9JN], H5048 [9JN]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Bush, S3695 [1MY], S4374 [19MY], H2999 [1MY], H4066 [19MY]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People's Republic of Korea: President Bush, S6281 [26JN], H6103 [26JN]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Bush, S1874 [11MR], H1609 [12MR]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Bush, S9022 [18SE], H8454 [18SE]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Bush, S3889 [7MY], H3181 [7MY]

National Emergency Relative to the Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Bush, S6867 [16JY], H6649 [16JY]

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Bush, S6015 [24JN], H5965 [24JN]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Bush, S7775 [30JY], H7608 [30JY]

Proposed Agreement Between the U.S. and Russia for Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Bush, S4103 [13MY], S8125 [8SE], H3701 [13MY], H7930 [9SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Canada: President Bush, S2187 [13MR]

Protocols to North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Albania and Croatia: President Bush, S7198 [23JY]

Social Security Agreement With Poland: President Bush, H6649 [16JY]

Tax Convention With Bulgaria: President Bush, S5120 [4JN]

Tax Convention With Iceland: President Bush, S3838 [6MY]

Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: President Bush, S6368 [7JY]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: President Bush, S2740 [8AP], H2019 [8AP]

U.S.-Czech Republic Social Security Agreement: President Bush, S3889 [7MY], H3181 [7MY]

U.S.-Denmark Social Security Agreement: President Bush, S1383 [28FE], H1186 [3MR]

U.S.-Rwanda Investment Treaty: President Bush, S10775 [20NO]

Motions

Developing countries: provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), H2391 [16AP]

Foreign Service: permit members rest and recuperation travel to U.S. territories (H.R. 3658), H3086 [6MY]

Georgia, Republic of: condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (H. Res. 1166), H3118 [7MY]

House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (H. Res. 1263), H5287 [11JN]

Iraq: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), S1144 [25FE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (H.R. 5724), waiver of fast-track authority (H. Res. 1092), H2189 [10AP]

Press releases

Ecuador Opens First Refugee Office Along Border With Colombia: U.N. Refugee Agency, H10947 [10DE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H439 [23JA], H2019 [8AP]

———reduce drug trafficking to eliminate financial support that traffickers provide to terrorist organizations, H6456 [14JY], H6477 [15JY]

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (H. Res. 1461), H8643-H8645 [23SE], H9938 [25SE]

———economic integration of the Maghreb region, E2157 [29SE]

———humanitarian disaster and refugee assistance funding, H3941, H4043 [15MY]

———improve health care capacity and retention of health professionals in sub-Saharan Africa to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS and other diseases and reduce maternal and child mortality, H1911 [2AP], H7114 [24JY]

———report on congressional delegation trip to Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Liberia, H6388 [10JY]

Ahern, Bertie: U.S. visit of Irish Prime Minister, H2736 [24AP]

AID: Food for Peace Program funding, H3941 [15MY]

American Citizens Abroad (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1735 [9SE], E2063 [27SE]

American Israel Public Affairs Committee: tribute to Nevada delegation, E1395 [8JY]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (H.R. 7222), H10629 [29SE]

———extend (H.R. 7222), Senate amendment, H10710 [3OC]

Animals: support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (H.R. 1464), H4070, H4071 [19MY], H4280 [20MY], E974 [20MY]

Antigua and Barbados: condemn attempts to expropriate property owned by U.S. citizens, E1891 [24SE]

Arcadia University: anniversary of Center for Education Abroad, E1114 [3JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2740 [24AP], H4328 [21MY], E379 [12MR], E683 [22AP], E698, E703, E710 [23AP], E713, E718, E721, E722, E723, E725, E726, E728, E729, E732, E734, E737, E739, E740 [24AP], E815 [5MY]

Army: provision of steel for manufacture of uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees), H10121 [26SE]

———require public disclosure of names of students and instructors at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, H4798-H4800 [22MY]

———Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation funding, H4427 [21MY]

Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina: anniversary of bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina (H. Con. Res. 385), H6510-H6513 [15JY], E1530 [23JY]

Association of Former Members of Congress: recognize visiting former Members of Parliament from Ireland, H2451 [17AP]

———recognize visiting former Members of Parliament from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Greece, Turkey, New Zealand, and Canada, H2446, H2447, H2452 [17AP]

Australia: tribute to Royal Australian Air Force veterans receiving U.S. Air Force Air Medal for service during the Vietnamese Conflict, E484 [2AP]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E35 [17JA]

———tribute to human rights efforts, E2177 [30SE]

Bangladesh: elections (H. Res. 1402), H8635-H8637 [23SE], E1918 [25SE]

Barzani, Nechirvan: U.S. visit by Kurdistan Prime Minister, E1042 [22MY]

Belarus: call for release of U.S. citizen Emanuel Zeltser, E936 [15MY]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (H.R. 1771), H4071-H4073 [19MY]

Border Patrol: condemn physical attacks on agents by illegal aliens and drug smugglers, H354 [22JA], H626 [7FE]

———condemn prosecution of agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H1069-H1071 [26FE], H1216-H1218 [4MR]

———funding, H5135 [10JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: independence anniversary, H2018 [8AP]

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1383), H7878, H7879 [9SE], H8546 [22SE]

———tribute to Songs of Life International Choral Festival, E1804 [16SE]

Burgess, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Kuwait, H1335-H1339 [5MR]

Burma: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (H. Res. 1181), H3732-H3735 [13MY], E883 [12MY]

———moment of silence for victims of cyclone, H3751 [13MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 44), E604 [14AP]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 93), H6831-H6833 [23JY]

———waive annual renewal requirement, impose sanctions on Burmese gemstones, ban visa expansion, asset blocking, and prohibited activities (H.R. 3890), Senate amendments (H. Res. 1341), H6513-H6520 [15JY]

———waive annual renewal requirement, impose sanctions on Burmese gemstones, ban visa expansion, asset blocking, and prohibited activities (H.R. 3890), corrections in engrossment, H6599 [16JY]

Bush, President: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 106), H2663 [24AP], E713, E721, E726, E729, E732, E739 [24AP]

———evaluation of administration relative to assessment of Iraq war and reconstruction efforts, H2740 [24AP]

———results of trip to the Middle East, H540 [29JA]

———trip to Africa, E283 [3MR]

Business and industry: condemn businesses for selling equipment to U.S. enemies, H4129 [19MY]

Caribbean Community (CARICOM): combine civil aviation authorities to protect and increase tourism to the Caribbean, E1587 [29JY]

———commend for holding the Conference on the Caribbean, E1419 [9JY]

———economic partnership with New York, NY, E1473, E1477 [16JY]

Caribbean nations: economic and social conditions outlook, E447 [31MR], E1414, E1416 [9JY], E1432 [10JY], E1480 [16JY], E1595 [30JY]

———economic effects of airline crisis, E1482 [16JY]

———increase in violent crime, E449 [31MR]

———provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, H1898-H1901 [2AP]

Carter, Jimmy: urge cancellation of meeting with Hamas leader, H2123 [9AP], H2168 [10AP], H2359, H2427 [16AP], H2455 [17AP]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, H4964 [4JN]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms, H2076 [9AP]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (H. Res. 1077), H2048-H2058 [8AP], E552, E555, E558, E559, E561, E562 [9AP], E574 [10AP]

———establish a permanent U.S. diplomatic presence in Lhasa, Tibet, H2556 [23AP]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake, H3753 [13MY], E905 [13MY]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (H. Res. 1195), H4209-H4213, H4283 [20MY], E1066 [23MY]

———moment of silence for victims of earthquake, H3752 [13MY]

———relations with Republic of China, E811 [5MY]

———report on congressional delegation trip, E1475 [16JY]

———unfair trade practices, H2076 [9AP]

———urge U.S. to boycott Summer Olympics unless China stops serious human rights abuses and stops supporting other Governments which practice such abuses (H. Res. 610), H2056 [8AP]

China, Republic of: accord membership in WHO, E1064 [23MY], E1555 [25JY]

———encourage U.S. support of membership to U.N., E1814, E1822 [17SE], E1846 [18SE], E2024 [26SE], E2085 [27SE]

Coast Guard: clarify delegation of certain functions to classification societies, H2667, H2668 [24AP]

Colombia: congratulate on successful rescue mission that freed 15 hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), H6236 [9JY], H6346 [10JY]

———continue support in fight against Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), H6584, H6618, H6619 [16JY]

———drug cartels use of submarines to smuggle drugs into U.S., H2534 [22AP]

———increased prosecution of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and other paramilitaries, H4155 [20MY]

———influence on U.S. oil markets, H2126 [9AP], H2248 [14AP]

———reaction by neighboring countries to recent anti-terrorist operations along its borders, H1400 [6MR], H1448 [11MR], E403 [13MR]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H2334-H2341 [15AP]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): request hearing on prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H376 [22JA], H1019 [25FE], H2247 [14AP], H5394 [12JN]

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. 275), H2054 [8AP], H5283 [11JN], H7347 [30JY]

Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (H.R. 5814), H10262 [27SE]

———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (H.R. 6146), H10258-H10263 [27SE], E1088 [23MY]

———provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the U.S. (H.R. 5913), E755 [29AP]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H5736 [20JN], E14 [15JA], E62 [23JA], E93 [29JA], E127 [6FE], E179 [13FE], E265 [28FE], E386 [13MR], E693 [23AP], E1125 [3JN], E1536 [23JY], E2343 [9DE]

———lift restrictions on gift parcels and humanitarian donations to facilitate hurricane relief efforts, H8023 [11SE]

———lift travel restrictions, H1033 [26FE], H8587 [23SE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6802, H6803, H6804 [22JY], H7140 [24JY], E1517, E1518, E1519, E1522, E1523, E1526, E1527 [22JY], E1533, E1535, E1538, E1539, E1543, E1544 [23JY], E1554 [24JY], E1559, E1564, E1568, E1570, E1572 [25JY], E1574 [28JY], E1600 [30JY]

———inclusion of the city of Famagusta on the World Monuments Fund (organization) Watch List of the 100 Most Endangered Sites in the world, E1827 [17SE]

———support positive actions aimed at opening additional crossing points along the cease-fire line, thereby contributing to reunification efforts (H. Res. 407), H6804 [22JY], E2033 [26SE]

———support U.N.-brokered agreement between former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification, E1524 [22JY], E1531 [23JY], E1567 [25JY]

———support U.N.-brokered agreement between former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification (H. Res. 405), H6804 [22JY]

———U.S. policy, E1534 [23JY], E2378 [10DE]

Dept. of Defense: develop effective missile defense technology to protect the U.S. and its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles, H258, H259 [16JA], H3321 [8MY]

———European Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program funding, H4423 [21MY]

———expand national missile defense system integration with Israel, H6234 [9JY], H7332 [30JY]

———prohibit contractors from using foreign shell companies incorporated outside the U.S. or Canada to perform the work of the contract, H4801 [22MY]

———prohibit domestic propaganda and conduct a study on violations of previous propaganda prohibitions, H4802-H4804 [22MY]

———release of RAND Corp., report documenting problems with planning and implementing the Iraq war and post-war policies, H873 [13FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 2631), H5513-H5517 [18JN]

Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into actions of U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton in prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H5845 [23JN], H6548 [15JY]

Developing countries: include in the eligibility criteria for debt relief a commitment to promote free and fair elections and cooperate with the U.S. to eliminate human trafficking and prevent illegal immigration, H2387 [16AP]

———include in the eligibility criteria for debt relief that the government of eligible countries shall have been chosen by, and permits, free elections, H2380, H2388, H2389 [16AP]

———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), H2376-H2394 [16AP], E650 [17AP], E682 [22AP], E962 [19MY]

———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), consideration (H. Res. 1103), H2367-H2374 [16AP]

———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), corrections in engrossment, H2560 [23AP]

———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (H.R. 2634), motion to recommit, H2391, H2392 [16AP]

Diseases: establish comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy emphasizing the needs of women and girls in countries for which assistance is provided to combat HIV/AIDS, H1911 [2AP], H7114 [24JY]

———increase assistance to countries for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis, H1909 [2AP], H7117 [24JY]

Divine Performing Arts (organization): tribute to Chinese New Year Spectacular show, E478 [2AP]

Economy: impact of subprime mortgage lending, H262 [16JA], H1964, H1967-H1971 [2AP], H8389 [17SE], H10650 [2OC]

Ecuador: report on congressional delegation trip, H10946 [10DE]

Education: reform, E789 [1MY]

Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, H1225 [5MR]

———treat certain domestically controlled foreign persons performing services under contract with the U.S. Government as American employers for purposes of certain employment taxes and benefits, H4170 [20MY]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (H. Con. Res. 371), H8645-H8647 [23SE], E1914 [25SE], E2118 [28SE]

———European Missile Defense funding, H7721 [31JY]

Food: acknowledge existence of global food crisis, H4311-H4318 [20MY], E1006 [21MY], E1033 [22MY], E1144 [4JN]

———acknowledge existence of global food crisis (H. Con. Res. 344), H4316 [20MY], H7866-H7869 [9SE], E1756 [10SE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (H.R. 5152), E95 [29JA]

———importance, E885 [12MY]

———limit funding to establish a permanent military base agreement with Iraq or exercise U.S. control over Iraqi oil resources (H.R. 2929), H926 [13FE]

———provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, H1949 [2AP]

Foreign investments: foreign government sovereign wealth fund buyouts of U.S. businesses, real estate, and assets, H5303 [11JN]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H339 [17JA], H1406, H1407 [6MR], H2435 [16AP], H2743-H2748, H2752-H2755 [24AP], H3000 [1MY], H4129-H4133 [19MY], H6013 [25JN], H6817 [22JY], H7172 [29JY], H7865 [9SE], H8104 [15SE], E1359 [26JN]

———build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife, H4426 [21MY], H4753 [22MY]

———build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (H.R. 1084), H1227-H1232 [5MR]

———express that the policy known as the ``Stimson Doctrine'' of not recognizing territorial changes effected by force should continue to be the guiding foreign policy of the U.S. in diplomatic discourse (H. Con. Res. 430), E2033 [26SE]

———prohibit recruitment and use of child soldiers, designate those who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and allow deportation of persons involved with such activities (S. 2135), H7820-H7823 [8SE]

Foreign Service: permit members rest and recuperation travel to U.S. territories, H7336 [30JY]

———permit members rest and recuperation travel to U.S. territories (H.R. 3658), H3024-H3026 [5MY]

Foreign trade: access of U.S. business to markets, H2271 [15AP]

———enhance and improve U.S. trade policy, E858 [8MY]

———expand to promote job creation and economic growth, H5416 [17JN]

———extend certain trade preference programs (H.R. 5264), H1017 [25FE], H1131-H1137 [27FE], H1169 [28FE], E165 [12FE], E288 [4MR], E330 [6MR]

———U.S. deficit, H29 [16JA], H5563 [18JN], H5999 [24JN], H9966 [25SE]

———U.S. standing in international manufacturing markets, H2187 [10AP]

Formosan Association for Public Affairs: tribute to Minnesota chapter for supporting the Republic of China's membership in the World Health Organization, E1421 [9JY]

Freedom of speech: protect the rights of individuals to publicly express views deemed contrary to the religious beliefs of others, H4325 [21MY], H6579 [16JY], H7988 [10SE]

Gates, Sec. of Defense: U.S. Global Leadership Campaign honoree, E1652 [1AU]

Georgia, Republic of: authorize assistance to facilitate trade, reconstruction efforts, and economic recovery due to destruction of critical infrastructure and disruption of domestic commerce during war with Russia (H.R. 6851), E1733 [9SE]

———condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (H. Res. 1166), H3028-H3031 [5MY]

———provide support for areas damaged by conflict with Russia, H7812 [8SE], H7990 [10SE]

Global Child Nutrition Month: observance, E452 [31MR]

Haiti: increase efforts to combat hunger, H4311-H4318 [20MY], E623 [16AP], E1006 [21MY], E1033 [22MY], E1050 [23MY]

———support sustainable development and socioeconomic stability, E1293 [19JN]

———U.S. policy, H4311-H4318 [20MY], H8107-H8112 [15SE]

Health: pregnancy-related deaths, E908 [14MY]

Hermosa Beach Sister City Association: anniversary, E2138 [28SE]

History: anniversary of the liberation of the Korean Peninsula from Japan, E300 [5MR]

HOBY International (organization): anniversary, E1587 [29JY]

House of Representatives: ensure that all Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties (H. Res. 1263), H5280-H5287 [11JN]

———report on bipartisan delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting, E303 [5MR]

Human rights: defeat campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the U.N. Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries (H. Res. 1361), H8647-H8652 [23SE]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor, H9948 [25SE]

Illinois: tribute to 10th Congressional District citizens for volunteer efforts and causes overseas, H1019 [25FE]

Immigration: extend program to waive the foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates (H.R. 5571), H4113-H4115 [19MY], H4433 [21MY], E1083 [23MY]

———extend program to waive the foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates (H.R. 5571), Senate amendment, H10266, H10267 [27SE]

———influence of multiculturalism on U.S. cultural and social beliefs, H10284-H10288 [27SE]

———prohibit granting of Social Security benefits to certain undocumented individuals, H1068 [26FE]

———reform, H287 [16JA], H441-H447 [23JA], H2742 [24AP], H6347 [10JY], H6478 [15JY], H6680, H6716 [17JY], H7635 [31JY], H8280 [17SE], H9089 [24SE], H10302 [28SE], E1363 [26JN], E2116 [28SE]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (H.R. 4088), H1707 [14MR]

———reform (H.R. 750), H2090 [9AP]

India: express sympathy to victims of terrorist attacks in Mumbai, E2350 [9DE]

———initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement and pursue negotiations for international reduction of tariffs and other trade barriers (H. Res. 928), H338 [17JA]

Intelligence services: establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, H1452, H1505-H1513 [11MR], H5844 [23JN], E528 [8AP], E1492 [17JY]

———prohibit covert activities to undermine or overthrow member nations of the U.N., E1490 [17JY]

International Boundary Commission: anniversary, E1298 [20JN]

International Center Act: authorize lease or sublease of certain property to an entity other than a foreign government or international organization if certain conditions are met (H.R. 3913), H464 [28JA]

International Networking Week: observance, E125 [6FE]

International relations: economic conditions in Russia and States of the former Soviet Union, E2313 [20NO]

International Renewable Energy Agency: establish (H.R. 5529), E296 [4MR]

Iran: authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (H.R. 2347), H3325 [8MY]

———democracy efforts, E1452 [14JY]

———deny countries with business relationships with Iran eligibility for debt relief programs, H2391, H2392 [16AP]

———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (H.R. 1400), H3324 [8MY], H4822 [22MY], H10108 [26SE]

———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (H.R. 7112), H10103-H10113 [26SE], E2154, E2159 [29SE], E2162 [30SE]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, H6180 [8JY]

———testing of medium-to-long range missiles with nuclear weapons capability, H6387 [10JY]

———tribute to People's Mujahideen Organization of Iran, E1445 [14JY]

———U.S. policy, H28 [16JA], H1623 [13MR], H2341-H2348 [15AP], H2470 [17AP], H5778 [20JN], H6153 [26JN], H7989 [10SE], E1141 [4JN], E1289 [19JN]

———U.S. policy relative to electromagnetic pulse technology development, H6393-H6399 [10JY]

Iran Sanctions Act: expand and clarify the entities against which sanctions may be imposed (H.R. 957), H3324 [8MY]

Iraq: address humanitarian crisis, H2247 [14AP], H7937 [9SE]

———allow waiver of claims by victims of state-sponsored terrorism for actions that occured while under leadership of Saddam Hussein, H257-H259 [16JA], H334, H335 [17JA], H447-H453 [23JA]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H439 [23JA], H547-H552 [29JA], H627 [7FE], H1159 [28FE], H1208 [4MR], H1319 [5MR], H1344, H1402 [6MR], H1622, H1623 [13MR], H1763 [14MR], H1829, H1831, H1867, H1877, H1883-H1886 [1AP], H1894, H1956, H1963 [2AP], H1994, H1995, H2001-H2003 [3AP], H2018, H2019 [8AP], H2073, H2074, H2137 [9AP], H2323, H2327, H2348-H2352 [15AP], H2358 [16AP], H2749 [24AP], H2846-H2850 [29AP], H2951, H3001 [1MY], H3060 [6MY], H3320 [8MY], H3769-H3773 [13MY], H3862 [14MY], H4962 [4JN], H5460 [17JN], H5777 [20JN], H6012 [25JN], H6204 [8JY], H6326, H6327 [9JY], H6451 [14JY], H6477 [15JY], H6667-H6672 [16JY], H6815-H6821 [22JY], H7159 [24JY], H7937 [9SE], H7998, H7999 [10SE], H8104 [15SE], H10954-H10957 [10DE], E527 [8AP], E1838 [18SE]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts relative to impact on U.S. national security, H1943 [2AP]

———assist refugees and the internally displaced population by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and easing resettlement (H.R. 6496), E1485 [16JY]

———condemn terrorist attacks in Baghdad market, E190 [14FE]

———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H2017, H2018, H2019, H2061-H2066 [8AP], H2073, H2074, H2076, H2128-H2136, H2138-H2140, H2145-H2147 [9AP], H2168, H2209 [10AP], E626 [16AP]

———impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, H1317, H1320 [5MR], H1591-H1593 [12MR], H1806 [31MR], H1892, H1893, H1894 [2AP], H2075 [9AP], H2274, H2275 [15AP], H2434-H2440 [16AP], H2455 [17AP], H2952 [1MY], H3023 [5MY], H6327 [9JY], H7996 [10SE]

———limit funding and ensure greater Iraqi responsibility for their own security, H2864 [30AP]

———make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis (S. 2829), H4111-H4113 [19MY], H4433 [21MY]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces, H1994, H1995 [3AP], H4657 [22MY], H6451 [14JY], H6667-H6672 [16JY], H9227 [24SE]

———provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis and assist Iraqi refugees, H2930 [30AP], E1385 [26JN]

———require the Dept. of Defense to commence reduction of the number of U.S. forces to a limited presence by a certain date (H.R. 2956), H4444 [21MY]

———require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces and prohibit establishment of any enduring or permanent U.S. military bases, H5179 [10JN]

———respect sovereignty, redeploy U.S. Armed Forces if asked, and submit a plan for redeployment of U.S. forces and contractors, H6712 [17JY], H7282 [29JY]

Karzai, Hamid: continue support, H1033 [26FE]

Kazakhstan: democracy efforts, E2081 [27SE]

King, Representative Steve: report on trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H8010-H8013 [10SE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn shooting, and call for cooperation with investigation, of South Korean tourist, E1617 [30JY]

———promote respect for fundamental human rights (H.R. 5834), H3747-H3750 [13MY], H4047 [15MY]

———promote respect for fundamental human rights (H.R. 5834), Senate amendments, H8659-H8661 [23SE]

Kosovo: U.S. support for independence, H1137, H1138 [27FE]

Laguna Niguel, CA: tribute for Sister City Agreement with Al Qa'im, Iraq, E1040 [22MY]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H4977, H5022 [5JN], H5126-H5139 [10JN], E1197 [11JN], E1226 [12JN], E1243 [17JN]

Leon H. Sullivan Foundation: tribute, E1529 [23JY]

Libya: resolve pending claims of Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other victims of Libyan terrorist attacks (S. 3370), H7705 [31JY]

Litvinenko, Alexander: express that fatal radiation poisoning raises significant concerns about potential involvement of the Russian Government and about security and proliferation of radioactive materials (H. Con. Res. 154), H1839-H1841 [1AP]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to election as President of the Republic of China, E451 [31MR], E463 [1AP], E491 [3AP], E610 [15AP], E625 [16AP]

Macedonia: U.S. policy, E1015 [22MY]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance (H. Res. 389), H10212 [27SE]

Malaysia: political reform, E1198 [11JN]

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation: anniversary, E2180 [30SE]

Media Matters (organization): release of report documenting media manipulation of the Iraq war by the Pentagon, H3700 [13MY]

Middle East: implement Iraq Study Group recommendation on direct diplomatic engagement with Iran and Syria relative to constructive policies in Iraq and Middle Eastern regional affairs, H1964 [2AP]

———recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Res. 1369), H8652-H8655 [23SE], E1914 [25SE]

———support the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, H2471 [17AP]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of freedom movement, E201 [14FE]

———anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E222, E232 [25FE], E247 [26FE]

NASA: encourage confidence building measures that will advance long-term initiatives for international cooperation in space, H5382 [12JN]

National security: establish an advisory panel among the Dept. of Defense, Dept. of State, and AID to improve integration of national security matters, H4743-H4745 [22MY]

NATO: commend Croatia for invitation for membership, E592 [14AP]

———express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia, E477 [2AP]

———express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia (H. Res. 1070), E475, E485 [2AP]

———report on congressional delegation trip to Parliamentary Assembly meeting, E1185-E1187 [10JN]

———support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (H. Res. 997), H1832-H1836 [1AP], E512 [4AP]

Nuclear weapons: commend nonproliferation efforts of certain foreign countries, H6180 [8JY]

———proliferation, H2930 [30AP], H3321-H3324 [8MY], H4428 [21MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require submission of a National Intelligence Estimate on production and sale of narcotics in support of international terrorism, H6622, H6623 [16JY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: convening of Parliamentary Assembly, E1557 [25JY]

Palestinians: assist refugees in finding new homes outside refugee camp during ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict, H337 [17JA]

Pan-Macedonian Studies Center: tribute to annual Testimonial Dinner, E1319 [23JN]

Pence, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H1224 [5MR], H1402 [6MR]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 2264), H2588, H2644 [23AP], H2750 [24AP], H3015 [1MY], H4106 [19MY]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 6074), H4104-H4109 [19MY], H4294, H4310 [20MY], H4328 [21MY], H4879 [4JN], H4978, H4979 [5JN], H5113, H5117, H5118 [10JN], H5586 [19JN], H6005 [24JN], E988 [21MY]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E808 [1MY]

Ponomarev, Lev: criminal charges filed in Russia against human rights activist, E308 [5MR]

Power resources: recognize importance of increasing renewable and alternative fuel use in reducing imports of foreign oil (H. Res. 1407), E1647 [1AU]

———reduce gasoline prices, lessen dependence on foreign oil, and strengthen the economy (H.R. 7239), E2161 [30SE]

Procter & Gamble Co.: tribute for providing safe drinking water during global crises, H2556 [23AP]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, H267, H268 [16JA], H612, H615 [6FE], H801 [7FE], H1575 [12MR], H5563 [18JN]

———debt held by foreigners through acquisition of U.S. sovereign wealth funds, H541 [29JA], H1400 [6MR]

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. 185), H1836-H1839 [1AP], H2524 [22AP], E505, E508 [4AP]

Ross, Representative: report on trip to Iraq, H7947 [9SE]

Russia: election of Dmitri Medvedev as President, E943 [15MY]

———U.S. policy, H3321 [8MY], H8014 [10SE]

SBA: require that primary business operations of applicants be in the U.S. under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, H2616 [23AP]

Serbia: congratulate Boris Tadic on re-election as President, H820 [12FE]

Shared Interest (organization): tribute, E523 [4AP]

Ships and vessels: make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution, H2670, H2717, H2718 [24AP], H5551 [18JN], H10150-H10155 [27SE]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (H.R. 6295), H7237-H7240 [29JY]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (S. 3598), H10251-H10254 [27SE], H10631 [29SE]

Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act: anniversary, H5416 [17JN]

Space policy: seek cooperation with Europe and Russia to create an international effort to detect and characterize near-earth objects, H5370, H5381 [12JN]

Stanishev, Sergei: U.S. visit, H5416 [17JN]

Sudan: call for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur and condemn the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime (H. Con. Res. 423), E1871 [24SE]

———call for peace in Darfur region, E740 [24AP]

———encourage the People's Republic of China use of influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in the Darfur region, H2055 [8AP]

Swaziland: U.S. policy, E1340 [25JN]

Tariff: provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan (H.R. 6387), E1384 [26JN]

Taxation: disallow deduction for excess non-taxed reinsurance premiums relative to U.S. risks paid to affiliates (H.R. 6969), E1847 [18SE]

Tempe, AZ: tribute to Corona del Sol High School STAND Club for projects to aid people in Darfur region of Sudan, E488 [2AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, E2002 [25SE]

———anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (H. Res. 1421), H9216-H9218 [24SE]

———restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (H.R. 5886), H2741 [24AP]

———tribute to members of Armed Forces, intelligence services, and first responders for role in war on terrorism, H8023 [11SE]

Texas: moment of silence for victims of hurricanes, H8095 [15SE]

Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 290), H1462, H1463 [11MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat forced labor (H.R. 7311), H10888-H10905 [10DE]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue: tribute to meetings in Ljubljana, Slovenia, E1275 [19JN]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: support, E201 [14FE]

Turkey: condemn bombings in Istanbul, E1610 [30JY]

———observance of National Sovereignty and Children's Day, E695 [23AP]

———U.S. policy, E718 [24AP]

U.N.: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 380), E1333 [24JN]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, E1451 [14JY]

U.N. Human Rights Council: condemn resolution criminalizing criticism of Islam, H2073 [9AP]

———provide for discussion of certain Muslim practices that may violate human rights of women, H5844 [23JN]

U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery (H. Con. Res. 255), H8630-H8632 [23SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H1017 [25FE], H1132-H1137 [27FE], H1169 [28FE], H1316 [5MR], H1400 [6MR], H1435 [10MR], H1447 [11MR], H1825, H1830, H1831, H1874, H1875 [1AP], H1893, H1945, H1947, H1948 [2AP], H7861 [9SE], H9224, H9225 [24SE], H10871, H10872 [10DE]

———ratification (H.R. 5724), H2018 [8AP], H2123-H2126 [9AP], H2249 [14AP], H2328, H2336-H2341 [15AP], H2424 [16AP], H3058 [6MY], H3311 [8MY], H4155 [20MY], H5546 [18JN], E656 [17AP]

———ratification (H.R. 5724), waiver of fast-track authority (H. Res. 1092), H2168, H2169, H2170, H2171, H2173, H2177-H2190 [10AP], H2334-H2336 [15AP], E599, E602 [14AP]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, E656 [17AP], E815 [5MY], E1355 [25JN], E1385 [26JN]

U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation (H.R. 3688), H1132-H1137 [27FE]

United Kingdom: condemn Great Britian decision to require their Olympic athletes sign a pledge promising not to speak about China's human rights record, H1078 [27FE]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 332), H5143-H5145, H5154 [10JN], E1272 [18JN]

Vermont: tribute to partnership with Macedonia, E176 [13FE]

Vietnam: anniversary of signing of Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam, E545 [8AP]

Vietnam Human Rights Day: observance, E855 [8MY]

Volunteer workers: tribute, E647 [17AP]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (H.R. 7265), E2247 [3OC]

Wilson, Representative Joe: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H1344 [6MR]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, H3331-H3337 [8MY]

World Refugee Day: observance, E1385 [26JN]

Youth Co-Op, Inc.: tribute to ``World Refugee Day, Celebrating Human Rights'' program, E1285 [19JN]

Zimbabwe: commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members (H. Res. 1270), H5520-H5522 [18JN]

———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis, H6149 [26JN]

———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (H. Res. 1230), H5517-H5520 [18JN]

———condemn recent violence against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society, H2537 [22AP]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6188-S6190 [26JN], S10799 [8DE]

———establish Special Investigator General for reconstruction projects, S54 [22JA]

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (S. Res. 618), S8014 [1AU]

———call on relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to achieve and implement a negotiated resolution to national and regional conflicts (S. Res. 470), S2982 [14AP]

Ahern, Bertie: address to joint meeting of Congress by Irish Prime Minister, S3559 [30AP]

———recognize service to Ireland and U.S. visit of Irish Prime Minister (S. Con. Res. 74), S3450 [28AP]

AID: Cooperative Development Program funding, S9906, S9907 [27SE]

———enhance capacity to undertake global development activities (S. 3643), S10006 [27SE]

———Food for Peace Program funding, S4717 [22MY]

al-Bashir, Omar: indictment by the International Criminal Court for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, S6686 [15JY]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (H.R. 7222), S10503 [2OC]

Armed Forces: prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S10300 [1OC]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S3301 [23AP], S3391 [24AP], S3438 [28AP]

Azerbaijan: normal trade relations status (S. 2563), S447 [29JA]

Bout, Viktor: arrest of arms dealer, S1869 [11MR]

Budget: deficit, S1834-S1836 [11MR]

Burma: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone, S3752 [6MY], S3971 [8MY], S3988, S3996 [12MY], S4125 [14MY], S5682 [17JN]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone (S. Res. 554), S3930 [7MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 93), S7432 [24JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 41), S5632 [12JN]

———waive annual renewal requirement, impose sanctions on Burmese gemstones, ban visa expansion, asset blocking, and prohibited activities (H.R. 3890), House amendments, S7079-S7084 [22JY]

Bush, President: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, S3438 [28AP]

———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (S. Res. 106), S3301 [23AP]

Caribbean nations: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of Hurricane Ike, S8511 [15SE]

Chemical Weapons Convention: reaffirm support, recognize progress made by States Parties, and urge continued compliance on the occasion of the Second Review Conference (S. Res. 525), S3262 [22AP]

China, People's Republic of: call for greater dialogue with the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet (S. Res. 643), S8048 [1AU], S8960 [17SE]

———condemn reaction to protests in Tibet, S2337 [2AP]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (S. Res. 504), S2639-S2641 [7AP], S2826, S2827 [9AP], S2937 [10AP]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (S. Res. 569), S4423 [19MY]

———require negotiation of a bilateral investment treaty that benefits U.S. workers, manufacturers, businesses, and protects consumers, S5742 [18JN]

Climate: prohibit new mandates on greenhouse gas emissions that would harm U.S. economy or result in job loss unless China and India institute similiar mandates, S4253-S4255, S4264 [15MY]

———prohibit new mandates on greenhouse gas emissions until Congress effectively addresses imports from China, India, and other nations that have no similiar emissions programs, S4253-S4255, S4264, S4265 [15MY]

Cole (U.S.S.): investigation into the terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen, S3884 [7MY]

Colleges and universities: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (S. 2653), S1068-S1070 [14FE]

Colombia: condemn hostage-taking of 3 U.S. citizens by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demand their immediate and unconditional release (S. Con. Res. 53), S1047 [14FE]

———continue support in fight against terrorist and paramilitary groups and efforts to eliminate drug trafficking, S8156 [9SE]

———reaction by neighboring countries to recent anti-terrorist operations along its borders, S1558-S1560 [5MR], S2734 [8AP]

———U.S. policy, S10205 [1OC]

———welcome home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves after being held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (S. Res. 627), S7482 [25JY], S8015 [1AU]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records from investigation of tax haven financial institutions (S. Res. 642), S7981 [31JY]

———release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on financial institution transactions to enable foreign taxpayers to avoid dividend taxes (S. Res. 680), S9434 [24SE]

Congress: role in development and management of foreign policy, S10799 [8DE]

Courts: create a Federal cause of action to determine if defamation exists under U.S. law when defamation actions are brought in foreign courts against U.S. persons based on publications or speech in the U.S. (S. 2977), S3793 [6MY]

Crime: prevent and reduce trafficking in persons (S. 1703), S10388-S10390 [1OC], S10936 [11DE]

Cuba: lift travel, cash remittances and gift parcel restrictions to facilitate hurricane relief efforts, S8511 [15SE]

———withdraw exchange of letters enforcing the Maritime Boundary Agreement with Cuba in protest of Cuba's plans for offshore drilling off the Florida coast, S278 [24JA]

Cuban Independence Day: observance, S4478 [20MY]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, S6966 [21JY], S7025 [22JY], S7140 [23JY], S7274 [24JY]

———support U.N.-brokered agreement between former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification, S6966 [21JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 2631), S9852, S9853 [26SE]

Dept. of State: establish an arms control and nonproliferation bureaucracy, S6317 [27JN]

———establish the Global Service Fellowship Program (S. 2609), S791 [7FE]

———international affairs funding, S1964-S1966 [12MR], S2086, S2091 [13MR]

Diseases: establish comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy emphasizing the needs of women and girls in countries for which assistance is provided to combat HIV/AIDS, S6833 [16JY]

———provide assistance to in-need countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (S. 2762), S2148 [13MR]

Duhulow, Aisha I.: condemn death by stoning of a 13-year-old girl in Somalia (S. Res. 711), S10772 [20NO]

East Timor: condemn attempted assassination of President Jose Ramos-Horta, S964 [13FE]

Eastern Europe: U.S. policy, S9634 [26SE]

Ecology and environment: lead renewed international efforts to assist developing nations in conserving natural resources and preventing extinction of a large portion of the world's plant and animal species (S. Res. 598), S6025 [24JN]

Economy: impact of subprime mortgage lending, S8826, S8828 [16SE], S8922-S8925 [17SE], S8965, S8967, S8996 [18SE]

Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, S8466 [12SE]

———treat certain domestically controlled foreign persons performing services under contract with the U.S. Government as American employers for purposes of certain employment taxes and benefits, S4773 [22MY]

———treat certain domestically controlled foreign persons performing services under contract with the U.S. Government as American employers for purposes of certain employment taxes and benefits (S. 2775), S2155 [13MR]

Ethiopia: democracy efforts, S5935 [20JN]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (S. Res. 603), S6296, S6297 [26JN]

Executive Office of the President: issue report to Congress on assessment of status of the war on terrorism, S8160, S8161 [9SE]

FAA: require U.S. carriers to use foreign aircraft repair stations that have FAA certification, S3665 [1MY]

Foreign aid: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (S. 3529), S9206 [22SE]

Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission: establish to assess needs and provide recommendations to improve foreign intelligence and information collection, analysis, and reporting (S. 3041), S4489 [20MY]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S1225 [27FE], S3181-S3185 [21AP], S3420 [28AP], S4579 [21MY], S5363 [6JN], S8252, S8254 [10SE], S8330, S8418 [11SE], S8469 [12SE], S9013 [18SE]

———build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (H.R. 1084), S1717 [6MR], S1781 [7MR]

———end use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world (S. 1175), S10937 [11DE]

———increase investment in capacity and capability of diplomatic and development agencies, S7524 [26JY]

———national objectives priority assignments, S1379 [28FE], S9634 [26SE]

———prohibit recruitment and use of child soldiers, designate those who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and allow deportation of persons involved with such activities (S. 2135), House amendment, S8513-S8516 [15SE]

Foreign trade: extend certain trade preference programs (H.R. 5264), S1388-S1390 [28FE], S1441 [3MR], S1814 [10MR]

———impact of free trade agreements on U.S. economy, S437 [29JA], S760-S762 [7FE]

———prevent illegal logging practices, S5200 [5JN]

———reform U.S. export control system, S4782 [22MY]

———require all U.S. manufacturers who use coltan to have a certificate of origin, S1047-S1049 [14FE]

———require report on invasive agricultural pests and diseases and sanitary and phytosanitary barriers to trade before beginning negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (S. 2906), S3403 [24AP]

———U.S. deficit, S39-S41 [22JA], S160, S193 [23JA], S437, S438 [29JA], S3067 [16AP], S3957 [8MY]

Georgia, Republic of: condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (S. Res. 550), S4988 [3JN]

———condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (S. Res. 690), S10020 [27SE]

———democracy efforts, S275 [24JA]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (S. 2279), S1737 [7MR]

Immigration: extend program to waive the foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates (H.R. 5571), S9573 [26SE]

———increase number of H-1B visas, S1968, S1969, S2030 [12MR]

———increase number of H-2B visas, S4296-S4298 [19MY]

———provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (S. 3293), S6974-S6976 [21JY]

———reform, S1721 [7MR], S4296-S4298 [19MY], S9636-S9638 [26SE]

———withhold financial aid from countries that deny or unreasonably delay acceptance of their nationals who have been ordered removed from the U.S. and prohibit issuance of visas to their nationals (S. 2720), S1655 [5MR], S1661, S1667, S1672 [6MR]

Indonesia: tribute to orangutan conservation plan, S487 [30JA]

———tribute to rainforest preservation plan, S10634 [19NO]

Inhofe, Senator: report on trip to Iraq, S2371-S2374 [3AP]

Intelligence services: establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S927-S957 [13FE], S1438 [3MR], S5725 [18JN], S6085 [24JN]

International Center Act: authorize lease or sublease of certain property to an entity other than a foreign government or international organization if certain conditions are met (H.R. 3913), S5331 [5JN]

International Clean Technology Deployment Fund: establish (S. 3273), S6873 [16JY]

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas: adopt bluefin tuna conservation and management measures (S. Res. 709), S10771 [20NO]

International Day of Peace: observance, S9193 [22SE]

International law: hold surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity committed during World War II by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition (S. 3007), S4030, S4031 [12MY], S6969 [21JY], S7567 [28JY]

International Women's Day: observance, S1737 [7MR]

Iran: impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items, S8509 [15SE]

———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (H.R. 7112), S10211 [1OC]

———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (H.R. 7112), unanimous-consent request, S10418 [2OC]

———nuclear weapons proliferation, S7266 [24JY]

———strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program, S3944 [8MY]

———strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program (S. 970), S1594 [5MR]

Iraq: address ongoing humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown resulting from mass displacement of Iraqis inside Iraq and as refugees into neighboring countries (S. 3509), S9480 [25SE]

———allow waiver of claims by victims of state-sponsored terrorism for actions that occured while under leadership of Saddam Hussein, S424 [29JA], S10413 [2OC]

———assessment of statements by Senator McCain on war and reconstruction efforts, S2768 [9AP]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S306 [25JA], S423-S428 [29JA], S526-S528 [31JA], S1021 [14FE], S1162-S1194 [26FE], S1221-S1229, S1232-S1241, S1244-S1248, S1250-S1260 [27FE], S1323, S1324, S1327-S1331, S1362 [28FE], S1735 [7MR], S1858, S1870 [11MR], S2123 [13MR], S2208 [31MR], S2371-S2374 [3AP], S3181-S3185 [21AP], S3423 [28AP], S3569, S3586 [30AP], S3649 [1MY], S4583-S4585 [21MY], S4761, S4767 [22MY], S5735 [18JN], S9177 [22SE]

———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S2619 [7AP], S2709-S2711, S2715, S2716, S2721, S2731-S2733 [8AP], S2767, S2768, S2773-S2779, S2790, S2795-S2797 [9AP], S2832, S2923 [10AP]

———impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, S1239 [27FE], S1729 [7MR], S3649, S3654 [1MY], S4581 [21MY]

———impact of war on image of the U.S. internationally, S4781 [22MY], S5725 [18JN]

———make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis (S. 2829), S3449, S3450 [28AP]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), S992 [13FE], S993 [14FE], S1259 [27FE], S1334, S1339 [28FE]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed, S1149, S1150, S1159-S1194 [26FE], S1217, S1220-S1229, S1232-S1241, S1244-S1248, S1250-S1258 [27FE]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent request, S1219, S1235, S1236 [27FE]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), unanimous-consent agreement, S1082 [14FE]

———provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis and assist Iraqi refugees, S2338 [2AP]

———urge neighboring countries and other international partners to fulfill pledges to provide reconstruction assistance and consider merging U.S. assistance with international funds (S. Res. 494), S2320 [2AP], S3727 [1MY]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Iraq, S413 [29JA]

Japan: U.S. visit by parliamentarians, S5682 [17JN]

Jordan: provide funding for assistance to Iraqi refugees, S3958 [8MY]

Kazakhstan: normal trade relations status (S. 2562), S446 [29JA]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: promote respect for fundamental human rights (H.R. 5834), S9218, S9219 [22SE]

Korea, Republic of: U.S. policy, S1789 [10MR]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America, S4613 [21MY], S5566-S5568 [12JN]

Lebanon: U.S. policy, S600 [4FE]

Libya: resolve pending claims of Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other victims of Libyan terrorist attacks (S. 3370), S7979 [31JY]

Malaysia: democracy efforts, S4959 [3JN]

Mental health: improve capacity of nongovernmental organizations and individuals in foreign countries to provide appropriate mental disability and mental trauma care training (S. 2752), S2008 [12MR]

Middle East: negotiations between Israel and Syria, S7268 [24JY]

NATO: endorse further enlargement and facilitate the timely admission of Albania, Croatia, Republic of Georgia, Macedonia, and Ukraine, S1465 [3MR]

———express strong support for invitations for membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia (S. Res. 459), S1143 [25FE]

———reinforce mission in Afghanistan, S1465 [3MR]

———support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (S. Res. 439), S550 [31JA], S1083, S1084 [14FE]

———support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (S. Res. 523), S3451, S3452 [28AP]

Nigeria: detention of U.S. citizens by Nigerian State Security Service, S3063 [16AP]

———U.S. policy, S10055 [29SE]

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): anniversary, S4026 [12MY]

———anniversary (S. Res. 561), S4119 [13MY]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, S4579, S4581 [21MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: pursue complaints of anticompetitive practices against certain oil exporting countries, S5402 [10JN]

Pakistan: increase oversight of coalition support funds, S6321 [27JN]

Pan American World Airways: anniversary of bombing of Flight 103 and convey condolences to victims' families and friends (S. Res. 727), S10837 [9DE]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S6886-S6888 [17JY]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal, S1732 [7MR], S3565 [30AP], S3686 [1MY], S3938 [8MY], S4096 [13MY], S5426 [10JN], S5468 [11JN], S5572 [12JN], S7265 [24JY]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 2264), S1418 [29FE], S6349 [7JY], S6950 [21JY]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 2264), unanimous-consent request, S6185 [26JN], S7826 [31JY]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 879), S6322 [27JN], S7826 [31JY]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs, S2087 [13MR]

———require country-of-origin labeling on prescription and over-the-counter drugs (S. 3633), S9715 [26SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify the law and ensure that children born to U.S. citizens while serving overseas in the military are eligible to become President (S. 2678), S1356 [28FE]

Protocol of Amendments to Convention on International Hydrographic Organization: ratification, S6980 [21JY]

Protocols to North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Albania and Croatia: ratify, S10298 [1OC]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, S5010 [4JN], S9009 [18SE]

Reid, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan, S8236-S8238 [10SE]

Rudd, Kevin: U.S. visit by Australian Prime Minister, S2290 [1AP]

Russia: U.S. policy, S3944 [8MY]

———U.S. policy relative to nuclear weapons proliferation and participation in space programs with the U.S., S810-S812 [8FE]

Ships and vessels: make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (S. 3351), S7576 [28JY]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (S. 3526), S9167 [18SE]

———make the embarkment and operation of stateless submersible or semi-submersible vessels subject to Federal prosecution (S. 3598), S9553 [25SE]

———transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (S. 3052), S4795 [22MY]

Somalia: support humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses and urge progress toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity (S. Res. 541), S3516 [29AP], S4705 [21MY], S5437 [10JN], S5825 [19JN], S6146 [25JN]

———U.S. policy, S7805 [31JY]

Specter, Senator: report on trip to Mexico and Venezuela, S9392-S9396 [24SE]

———report on trip to United Kingdom, Israel, Pakistan, Jordan, Syria, Austria, and Belgium, S67 [22JA]

Stevens, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Tunisia, S1348-S1350 [28FE]

Sudan: call for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur and condemn the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime (S. Res. 684), S9435 [24SE]

———call for peace in Darfur region, S3959 [8MY]

———call for peace in Darfur region (S. Res. 455), S1073 [14FE], S1653 [5MR], S1689 [6MR]

———support, enforce, and expand U.N. embargo on arms sales to belligerents and seek political solution to conflict in Darfur (S. Res. 660), S8532 [15SE], S8920-S8922 [17SE], S10019, S10023 [27SE]

Taxation: restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S1800, S1807 [10MR], S1847 [11MR], S2097 [13MR], S4249 [15MY], S10459 [2OC]

Terrorism: assessment of efforts to bring Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al-Qaeda to justice, S9396 [24SE]

———provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism, S53, S54, S56 [22JA]

Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 66), S796 [7FE], S1822 [10MR]

Trade Act: improve international protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (S. 3464), S8278 [10SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat forced labor (H.R. 7311), S10886, S10887 [10DE], S10936 [11DE]

———authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat forced labor (S. 3061), S4798 [22MY]

Treaties and agreements: establish benchmarks for free trade agreements, S438 [29JA]

———make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met (S. 2611), S760, S792 [7FE]

———removal of injunction of secrecy, S154 [22JA], S751 [6FE], S2187 [13MR], S2765 [8AP], S3838 [6MY], S5120 [4JN], S6368 [7JY], S7198 [23JY], S8142 [8SE], S9878 [26SE], S10775 [20NO]

———resolutions of ratification considered and ratified en bloc, S9329 [23SE], S9554 [25SE], S9850 [26SE]

U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery (S. Res. 705), S10423 [2OC]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, S1390 [28FE], S1441 [3MR], S1789 [10MR], S2627 [7AP], S6516 [10JY], S8145, S8156-S8158 [9SE], S10206 [1OC]

———ratification (S. 2830), S2712-S2715, S2719, S2730, S2734, S2745 [8AP], S2958 [14AP], S3007-S3009, S3019 [15AP], S3067 [16AP], S3840-S3844 [7MY], S4124 [14MY], S5732 [18JN]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, S1789 [10MR]

U.S.-Ukraine Foundation: tribute to Community Partnerships Project, S6324 [27JN]

Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters, S8227, S8255, S8256 [10SE], S8342 [11SE], S8459 [12SE], S8903 [17SE], S8985 [18SE]

———improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (S. 3073), S4805 [22MY], S10394 [1OC]

———improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (S. 3073), unanimous-consent request, S8985 [18SE]

World Trade Organization: breakdown of Doha Round of trade negotiations, S7729 [30JY]

Zimbabwe: elections, S1870 [11MR]

———support people, condemn manipulation of electoral process, reject results of runoff election, tighten sanctions against human rights violators, and support political resolution of current crisis (S. Res. 611), S6634, S6669 [14JY]

———support people, condemn recent violence, release and ratify Presidential election results, support peaceful resolution of current crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (S. Res. 533), S3550 [29AP], S4276 [15MY]

———support people, condemn recent violence, support peaceful resolution of current crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators, S6187, S6203, S6273 [26JN]

Reports

Dept. of State Nonproliferation and Arms Control Challenges: Norman Wulf, S6317-S6320 [27JN]

Iran's Nuclear Program: Congressional Research Service, H10110 [26SE]

Prospects for Greater Global and Regional Integration in the Maghreb: Peterson Institute for International Economics, E2157 [29SE]

Voices of Child Soldiers: Human Rights Watch (organization), H7822 [8SE]

Reports filed

Andean Trade Preference Extension Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5264) (H. Rept. 110-529), H1030 [25FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 41), S7148 [23JY]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 41) (S. Rept. 110-444), S8034 [1AU]

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 3445) (S. Rept. 110-443), S8034 [1AU]

Condemn Statements and Actions of Russia That Undermine Territorial Integrity of the Republic of Georgia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 550), S4485 [20MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2634, Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1103) (H. Rept. 110-586), H2265 [14AP]

Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol on Incendiary Weapons: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol on Non-Detectable Fragments: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Crane Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1771) (S. Rept. 110-493), S9414 [24SE]

———Committee on National Resources (House) (H.R. 1771) (H. Rept. 110-635), H3775 [13MY]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3288) (S. Rept. 110-425), S6971 [21JY]

Extend Program To Waive the Foreign Country Residence Requirement Relative to International Medical Graduates: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5571) (H. Rept. 110-646), H4059 [15MY]

Extradition Agreement With the European Union: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Extradition Treaty With Bulgaria and Agreement on Certain Aspects of Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Bulgaria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Extradition Treaty With Estonia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Extradition Treaty With Latvia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Extradition Treaty With Malta: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Extradition Treaty With Romania and Protocol to the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Romania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Foreign Service Overseas Pay Equity Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3426), S9280 [23SE]

Global Poverty Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2433) (S. Rept. 110-331), S3400 [24AP]

Global Service Fellowship Program Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2609), S9280 [23SE]

Great Cats and Rare Canids Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1464) (S. Rept. 110-492), S9414 [24SE]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1464) (H. Rept. 110-657), H4150 [19MY]

Impose Sanctions on Iran: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3227) (S. Rept. 110-408), S6362 [7JY]

Intelligence Relating to Iraq Conducted by Policy Counterterrorism Evaluation Group and Office of Special Plans Within Office of the Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 110-346), S5204 [5JN]

International Center Act Lease or Sublease of Certain Property to an Entity Other Than a Foreign Government or International Organization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3913) (H. Rept. 110-518), H478 [28JA]

International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2907) (S. Rept. 110-469), S8947 [17SE]

International Telecommunication Union Constitution and Convention Amendments: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Ex. Rept. 110-28), S9278 [23SE]

Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2634) (H. Rept. 110-575), H2223 [10AP]

———Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2166) (S. Rept. 110-438), S8034 [1AU]

Land Based Sources Protocol to Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region With Annexes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Lease or Sublease of Certain Property to an Entity Other Than a Foreign Government or International Organization If Certain Conditions Are Met: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3913) (S. Rept. 110-343), S4892 [2JN]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6028) (H. Rept. 110-673), H4876 [3JN], H5109 [9JN]

Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement With the European Union: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Naval Vessel Transfer Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3052) (S. Rept. 110-451), S8275 [10SE]

Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2631), S9492 [25SE]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2631) (H. Rept. 110-708), H5327 [11JN]

Promote Respect for Fundamental Human Rights in Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5834) (H. Rept. 110-628), H3775 [13MY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Protocol of Amendments to Convention on International Hydrographic Organization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 110-10), S6283 [26JN]

Protocol to Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Albania and Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Ex. Rept. 110-27), S9278 [23SE]

Radio Regulations Revision: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Recognize Bertie Ahern's Service to Ireland and the U.S. Visit of the Irish Prime Minister: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 74), S3304 [23AP]

Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 1084) (H. Rept. 110-537), H1219 [4MR]

Renewed International Efforts To Assist Developing Nations in Conserving Natural Resources and Preventing Extinction of Large Portion of World's Plant and Animal Species: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 598), S9279 [23SE]

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1469) (S. Rept. 110-272), S1596 [5MR]

Social Investment and Economic Development for the Americas Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2120) (S. Rept. 110-419), S6722 [15JY]

Support NATO Membership Action Plan With Georgia and Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 439), S969 [13FE]

———Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 523), S3304 [23AP]

Tax Convention With Bulgaria With Proposed Protocol of Amendment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Tax Convention With Iceland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1703), S7573 [28JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations and Measures To Combat Forced Labor Enhancement: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3061), S8130 [8SE]

Treaty With Malaysia on Mutual Legal Assistance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

Treaty With Sweden on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8375 [11SE]

U.S. Commitment to Global Child Survival Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1418) (S. Rept. 110-282), S2817 [9AP]

U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania Bombing Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 618), S7628 [29JY]

U.S.-Brazil Energy Cooperation Pact: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1007), S9279 [23SE]

Urge Iraq's Neighbors and Other International Partners To Fulfill Pledges To Provide Reconstruction Assistance and Consider Merging U.S. Assistance With International Funds: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 494), S3304 [23AP]

Waiver of Fast-Track Authority for H.R. 5724, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1092) (H. Rept. 110-574), H2149 [9AP]

Whether Public Statements Regarding Iraq by U.S. Government Officials Were Substantiated by Intelligence Information: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 110-345), S5204 [5JN]

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement on Certain Aspects of Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Bulgaria, S8378 [11SE], S9331 [23SE]

Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons, S8381 [11SE], S9333 [23SE]

Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War, S8381 [11SE], S9333 [23SE], S9850 [26SE]

Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol on Incendiary Weapons, S8381 [11SE], S9332 [23SE]

Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol on Non-Detectable Fragments, S8381 [11SE]

Extradition Agreement With the European Union, S8375-S8378 [11SE], S9329-S9331 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Bulgaria, S8378 [11SE], S9331 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Estonia, S8378 [11SE], S9331 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Latvia, S8378 [11SE], S9331 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Malta, S8378 [11SE], S9331 [23SE]

Extradition Treaty With Romania, S8378 [11SE], S9331 [23SE]

International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, S8382 [11SE], S9555 [25SE]

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, S8382 [11SE], S9850 [26SE]

International Telecommunication Union Constitution and Convention Amendments, S9279 [23SE], S9557 [25SE]

Land Based Sources Protocol to Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region With Annexes, S8381 [11SE]

Land-Based Sources Protocol to Cartagena Convention, S9555 [25SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement With the European Union, S8378-S8380 [11SE], S9333-S9335 [23SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Canada, S8382 [11SE], S9332 [23SE]

Protocol of Amendments to Convention on International Hydrographic Organization, S6283 [26JN], S6980 [21JY]

Protocol to Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, S8382 [11SE]

Protocol to the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Romania, S8378 [11SE], S9331 [23SE]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Albania and Croatia, S9279 [23SE], S9556 [25SE]

Radio Regulations Revision, S8381 [11SE], S9332 [23SE]

Tax Convention With Bulgaria With Proposed Protocol of Amendment, S8383 [11SE], S9332 [23SE]

Tax Convention With Iceland, S8383 [11SE], S9332 [23SE]

Treaty With Malaysia on Mutual Legal Assistance, S8381 [11SE], S9331 [23SE]

Treaty With Sweden on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S8380 [11SE], S9333 [23SE]

Statements

Candlelight Vigil—Remembering Friends, Family and All Those Lost and Hurt in the Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India: Asian American Commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, E2350 [9DE]

Declaration of Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Macedonia, E1015 [22MY]

Detention of Hmong-American Citizens by Laos Government: Sheng Xiong, S6152 [25JN]

Implementation of Safeguards in the Islamic Republic of Iran: Mohamed ElBaradei, International Atomic Energy Agency, H10111 [26SE]

InterAction Annual Forum: Representative McCollum, E885 [12MY]

Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation: Executive Office of the President, H2370 [16AP]

Precis of Understanding Iran: William Polk, H10110 [26SE]

Report on Trip to United Kingdom, Israel, Pakistan, Jordan, Syria, Austria, and Belgium: Senator Specter, S68-S75 [22JA]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 63d Meeting of Delegations From the U.S. and the European Parliament: Several Delegates, E1276 [19JN]

U.S. Policy Regarding Israel: Senator Specter, S10852-S10856 [10DE]

U.S.-Iranian Relations: Senator Specter, S7266-S7268 [24JY]

U.S.-Vietnam Human Rights: Ngai Xuan Nguyen, Democratic Party of Vietnam, E1063 [23MY]

Summaries

Israeli Initiative—The Right Road to Peace: Binyamin Elon, H338 [17JA]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70): Vitter Amendment on Importation of Prescription Drugs, S2299 [1AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations and Measures To Combat Forced Labor Enhancement (H.R. 7311), H10903, H10905 [10DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization and Measures To Combat Forced Labor Enhancement (S. 3061), S4799-S4801 [22MY]

Testimonies

Human Rights Violations in Burma: U Gawsita, E605 [14AP]

———U Kovida, E604 [14AP]

———U Pannyar Thi Ri, E605 [14AP]

NATO Membership of Croatia: President Bush and Ivo Sanader, Prime Minister of Croatia, E593 [14AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 154, express that fatal radiation poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko raises significant concerns about potential involvement of the Russian Government and about security and proliferation of radioactive materials, H1839 [1AP]

H. Con. Res. 255, support U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery, H8630 [23SE]

H. Con. Res. 290, anniversary of relations between Thailand and U.S., H1462 [11MR]

H. Con. Res. 332, Universal Declaration of Human Rights anniversary, H5143 [10JN]

H. Con. Res. 344, acknowledge existence of global food crisis, H7866 [9SE]

H. Con. Res. 371, commend European countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, H8645 [23SE]

H. Con. Res. 385, bombing of Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina, anniversary, H6510 [15JY]

H. Res. 185, 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, H1836 [1AP]

H. Res. 389, Malaria Awareness Day, H10212 [27SE]

H. Res. 997, support NATO Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine, H1832 [1AP]

H. Res. 1077, end Chinese crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms, H2048 [8AP]

H. Res. 1092, waiver of fast-track authority for H.R. 5724, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H2177 [10AP]

H. Res. 1103, consideration of H.R. 2634, Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation, H2367 [16AP]

H. Res. 1166, condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia, H3028 [5MY]

H. Res. 1181, express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone in Burma, H3732 [13MY]

H. Res. 1195, express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake in the People's Republic of China, H4209 [20MY]

H. Res. 1230, condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis in Zimbabwe, H5517 [18JN]

H. Res. 1263, ensure that all House Members, committees, and offices are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties, H5280 [11JN]

H. Res. 1270, commend efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Zimbabwe relative to campaign of violence and intimidation against political opposition members, H5520 [18JN]

H. Res. 1341, Senate amendments to H.R. 3890, Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act, H6513-H6518 [15JY]

H. Res. 1361, defeat campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the U.N. Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries, H8647 [23SE]

H. Res. 1369, recognize non-governmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, H8652 [23SE]

H. Res. 1383, Bulgaria independence anniversary, H7878 [9SE]

H. Res. 1402, Bangladesh elections, H8635 [23SE]

H. Res. 1421, Marine Corps barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon anniversary, H9216 [24SE]

H. Res. 1461, U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania bombing anniversary, H8643 [23SE]

H.J. Res. 93, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H6831 [23JY]

H.R. 1084, Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act, H1227-H1229 [5MR]

H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids Act, H4070 [19MY]

H.R. 1771, Crane Conservation Act, H4071 [19MY]

H.R. 2631, Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act, S9852 [26SE], H5513 [18JN]

H.R. 3658, permit Foreign Service members rest and recuperation travel to U.S. territories, H3024 [5MY]

H.R. 3890, Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act, S7079-S7084 [22JY]

H.R. 3913, amend International Center Act to authorize lease or sublease of certain property to an entity other than a foreign government or international organization if certain conditions are met, H464 [28JA]

H.R. 5264, Andean Trade Preference Extension Act, H1131 [27FE]

H.R. 5571, extend program to waive the foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates, H4113 [19MY]

H.R. 5834, promote respect for fundamental human rights in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, H3747 [13MY]

H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act, H5126-H5132 [10JN]

H.R. 6074, Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act, H4104 [19MY]

H.R. 6146, prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments, H10258 [27SE]

H.R. 6295, Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act, H7238 [29JY]

H.R. 7112, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, H10103-H10107 [26SE]

H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preference Act extension, H10630 [29SE], H10710-H10712 [3OC]

H.R. 7311, Trafficking Victims Protection Act appropriations and measures to combat forced labor enhancement, H10889-H10902 [10DE]

S. 1703, Trafficking in Persons Accountability Act, S10389 [1OC]

S. 2135, Child Soldiers Accountability Act, S8515 [15SE], H7820 [8SE]

S. 2611, Trade Agreement Benchmarks and Accountability Act, S793 [7FE]

S. 2653, American Competitiveness Through International Openness Now (ACTION) Act, S1070-S1072 [14FE]

S. 2775, Fair Share Act, S2155 [13MR]

S. 2829, make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, S3450 [28AP], H4111 [19MY]

S. 2830, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, S2745-S2754 [8AP]

S. 2906, Agriculture Smart Trade Act, S3404 [24AP]

S. 3007, World War II War Crimes Accountability Act, S4030 [12MY]

S. 3052, Naval Vessel Transfer Act, S4795 [22MY]

S. 3293, Border Law Enforcement Relief Act, S6975 [21JY]

S. 3370, Libyan Claims Resolution Act, S7980 [31JY], H7705 [31JY]

S. 3529, Global Food Security Act, S9207-S9209 [22SE]

S. 3598, Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act, S9553 [25SE], H10251 [27SE]

S. 3643, Increasing America's Global Development Capacity Act, S10007 [27SE]

S. Con. Res. 66, anniversary of relations between Thailand and U.S., S796 [7FE], S1822 [10MR]

S. Con. Res. 74, recognize Bernie Ahern's service to Ireland and U.S. visit of Irish Prime Minister, S2757 [8AP]

S. Con. Res. 74, recognize service to Ireland and U.S. visit of Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, S3451 [28AP]

S. Con. Res. 78, make proper disclosures with the SEC regarding the selective default status of certain bonds of People's Republic of China, S3448 [28AP]

S. Res. 439, support NATO Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine, S550 [31JA], S1084 [14FE]

S. Res. 455, call for peace in Darfur region of Sudan, S1073 [14FE], S1653 [5MR]

S. Res. 459, express strong support for invitations for NATO membership to Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia, S1143 [25FE]

S. Res. 470, call on relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to achieve and implement a negotiated resolution to national and regional conflicts, S1530 [4MR], S2982 [14AP]

S. Res. 494, urge neighboring countries and other international partners to fulfill pledges to provide reconstruction assistance to Iraq and consider merging U.S. assistance with international funds, S2299 [1AP], S3728 [1MY]

S. Res. 504, end Chinese crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms, S2638 [7AP], S2827 [9AP]

S. Res. 523, support NATO Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine, S3209 [21AP], S3452 [28AP]

S. Res. 525, reaffirm support of the Chemical Weapons Convention, recognize progress made by States Parties, and urge continued compliance on the occasion of the Second Review Conference, S3261 [22AP]

S. Res. 533, support people, condemn recent violence, release and ratify Presidential election results, support peaceful resolution of current crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators in Zimbabwe, S3409 [24AP], S3550 [29AP]

S. Res. 541, support humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses and urge progress toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity in Somalia, S3515 [29AP], S4705 [21MY]

S. Res. 550, condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia, S3748 [2MY], S4988 [3JN]

S. Res. 554, express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone in Burma, S3906, S3930 [7MY]

S. Res. 561, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) anniversary, S4114, S4120 [13MY]

S. Res. 569, express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake in the People's Repbulic of China, S4377, S4423 [19MY]

S. Res. 598, lead renewed international efforts to assist developing nations in conserving natural resources and preventing extinction of a large portion of the world's plant and animal species, S6024 [24JN]

S. Res. 603, commend European countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, S6295 [26JN]

S. Res. 611, support people, condemn manipulation of electoral process, reject results of runoff election, tighten sanctions against human rights violators, and support political resolution of current crisis in Zimbabwe, S6652, S6669 [14JY]

S. Res. 615, urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church by Turkey, S6944 [17JY]

S. Res. 618, U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania bombing anniversary, S7077 [22JY], S8015 [1AU]

S. Res. 627, welcome home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves after being held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), S7482 [25JY], S8015 [1AU]

S. Res. 642, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records from investigation of tax haven financial institutions, S7977, S7981 [31JY]

S. Res. 643, call for greater dialogue between the People's Republic of China and the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet, S8048 [1AU]

S. Res. 643, call for greater dialogue with the People's Republic of China and the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet, S8960 [17SE]

S. Res. 660, support, enforce, and expand U.N. embargo on arms sales to belligerents in Sudan and seek political solution to conflict in Darfur, S8531 [15SE]

S. Res. 663, express concern over current Federal policy allowing exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations and encourage U.S. banning of such activities, S8955 [17SE]

S. Res. 680, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) release of Subcommittee on Investigations records on financial institution transactions to enable foreign taxpayers to avoid dividend taxes, S9424, S9434 [24SE]

S. Res. 684, call for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur and condemn the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime, S9425, S9436 [24SE]

S. Res. 690, condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia, S10009, S10020 [27SE]

S. Res. 705, support U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery, S10423, S10490 [2OC]

S. Res. 709, International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas adoption of bluefin tuna conservation and management measures, S10675 [19NO], S10771 [20NO]

S. Res. 711, condemn death by stoning of Aisha I. Duhulow, a 13-year-old girl in Somalia, S10752, S10772 [20NO]

S. Res. 727, Pan American World Airways Flight 103 bombing anniversary and condolences to victims' families and friends, S10835, S10837 [9DE]

S.J. Res. 41, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5633 [12JN]

Tributes

Ahern, Bertie, E775 [30AP]