INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

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

Amendments

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]

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]

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]

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]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), H1934, H1935, H1936, H1937 [2AP], H7097 [24JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), consideration (H. Res. 1065), H1902 [2AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1362), H7070 [24JY]

———reauthorize (S. 2731), S6621, S6642, S6655, S6668, S6669 [14JY], S6692, S6694, S6699, S6730, S6731, S6732 [15JY], S6809, S6811, S6817, S6828, S6830, S6876 [16JY]

Analyses

International Space Station Payments Act (S. 3103), S5393 [9JN]

Articles and editorials

Across Globe, Empty Bellies Brings Rising Anger, S3381 [24AP]

Agreement Struck in Lebanon To End Political Crisis, E1112 [3JN]

All in a Name, E477 [2AP]

CARICOM Heads to Tourism Talks, E1587 [29JY]

Climate Change Devastation Gives Food for Thought on Earth Day, S3382 [24AP]

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

Crime and Violence in the Caribbean, Clear and Present Danger Expert Warns, E1254 [18JN]

Deal With Climate Change, E563 [9AP]

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

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

High Road—Forswearing Torture Gives U.S. Moral Standing, H1513 [11MR]

How To Preserve the Open Economy at a Time of Stress, E1057 [23MY]

Israel Holds Peace Talks With Syria, E1112 [3JN]

Israelis and Palestinians Launch Web Start-Up, S6497 [9JY]

NATO Enlargement—The View From Athens, H1873 [1AP]

Need Cash? Cut Nuclear Weapons Budget, E2339 [9DE]

Needing an Excuse for Success, E1534 [23JY]

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

Paying the Price for Climate Change—How Caribbean Nations Are Facing Serious Challenges, E563 [9AP]

Real China and the Olympics, E539 [8AP]

Risks and Rewards of the Pope's Visit to the U.S., E804 [1MY]

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

Work Together, E1477 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see S. Res. 499), S2435 [3AP]

Africa: 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]

———develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in regions of Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan (see H. Res. 1011), H1183 [28FE]

African Development Bank Group: authorize U.S. participation in, and appropriations for contribution to, replenishment of resources of the African Development Fund (see S. 3169), S5832 [19JN] (see H.R. 6306), H5728 [19JN]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn statements regarding Israel and the Holocaust and calling for all U.N. member States to do the same (see S. Res. 449), S919 [12FE]

American Sail Training Association: tribute (see S. Res. 668), S9025 [18SE] (see H. Res. 1469), H8477 [18SE]

Antarctic Treaty: anniversary of signing (see H. Con. Res. 345), H3186 [7MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (see H.R. 6026), H3776 [13MY]

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]

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]

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]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (see H. Res. 1227), H4831 [22MY]

Convention on Cluster Munitions: encourage U.S. signature (see S.J. Res. 37), S4969 [3JN] (see H.J. Res. 91), H5043 [5JN]

Courts: create a civil action to provide judicial remedies to carry out certain treaty obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and an optional protocol (see H.R. 6481), H6472 [14JY]

———provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 6274), H5480 [17JN]

———provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see S. 3401), S7904 [31JY] (see H.R. 6705), H7785 [31JY]

Dept. of Commerce: ensure Native Alaskan rights to engage in subsistence whaling through issuance of bowhead whale catch limits (see S. 3333), S7279 [24JY] (see H.R. 6624), H7164 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: establish Office of International and Foreign Language Education and designate the head of such office as an Assistant Sec. (see H.R. 5179), H556 [29JA]

Dept. of Justice: institute condemnation proceedings to acquire U.N. property, direct proceeds from the sale of such property to debt reduction, and prohibit future U.N. property purchases in the U.S. (see H.R. 7027), H9084 [23SE]

Dept. of State: 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]

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), consideration (see H. Res. 1103), H2265 [14AP]

Ecology and environment: authorize U.S. participation in, and contributions to, an international clean technology fund (see H.R. 6315), H5728 [19JN] (see H.R. 7160), H10131 [26SE]

———reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and direct revenues to public interests (see H.R. 6316), H5728 [19JN]

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

Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H5328 [11JN]

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 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]

General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: recognize importance of signing (see H. Res. 1052), H1771 [14MR]

Georgia, Republic of: 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]

Group of Eight (G8) Summit: express that participants should foster a more constructive relationship and that Russia should eschew behaviors inconsistent with the Group's objectives (see S. Res. 612), S6651 [14JY]

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 1169), H3018 [1MY]

———increase global stability and security by reducing number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked (see H.R. 6520), H6673 [16JY]

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

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see S. Res. 724), S10834 [9DE] (see H. Res. 1532), H10867 [9DE]

———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]

Information services: reorganize U.S. international broadcasting (see H.R. 7070), H9972 [25SE]

Intelligence services: limit use of certain interrogation techniques, require notification of the International Committee of the Red Cross of detainees, and prohibit interrogation by contractors (see S. 3437), S8035 [1AU]

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 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD): recognize value as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights (see H. Res. 1055), H1771 [14MR]

International Olympic Committee: designate a new venue for the 2014 Winter Games (see H. Con. Res. 421), H8477 [18SE]

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

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

International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (see S. Con. Res. 86), S4969 [3JN] (see H. Con. Res. 350), H3885 [14MY]

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (see S. Res. 564), S4182 [14MY]

Iran: release religious prisoners, continue U.N. oversight of religious freedoms, and support democracy and human rights efforts (see H. Res. 1310), H6176 [26JN]

———respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (see S. Res. 580), S4893 [2JN] (see H. Con. Res. 362), H4831 [22MY]

Iraq: 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]

———establish a fund to support international efforts for political reconciliation (see H.R. 5925), H2852 [29AP]

———express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative by the U.S., Iraq, and the international community (see H. Con. Res. 321), H1973 [2AP]

———reassert congressional role relative to security commitments, defer long-term commitments to the next Administration and Congress, and maintain legal authority and immunity of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 5626), H1701 [13MR]

———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H5044 [5JN]

———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]

Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (see H.J. Res. 84), H3885 [14MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: toll congressional notification period for removal from state sponsors of terrorism list (see H.R. 6420), H6175 [26JN]

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]

Lebanon: support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces (see H. Res. 1194), H3885 [14MY]

———support democratically elected Government and condemn Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran for undermining the Lebanese Government and violations of certain U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H. Res. 1201), H4060 [15MY]

Middle East: express need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the U.S., Iraq, and international community (see H. Con. Res. 288), H621 [6FE]

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

Montenegro: commend free and fair elections, support dialogue about becoming a NATO member, and recognize political and economic reforms (see H. Res. 1198), H3885 [14MY]

NASA: allow continuation of procurement of Russian support for the International Space Station while maintaining key U.S. nonproliferation principles (see S. 3103), S5390 [9JN]

National security: recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 441), H10642 [29SE]

NATO: congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance (see S. Res. 570), S4375 [19MY] (see H. Res. 1266), H5328 [11JN]

———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]

Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 1045), H1702 [13MR]

———strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Syria (see H.R. 6178), H4973 [4JN]

Olympic games: call on the People's Republic of China and international community to use the upcoming games to encourage Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive peace efforts (see S. Res. 632), S7780 [30JY]

———prohibit Federal officials and employees from attending the 2008 Summer Games opening ceremonies due to human rights violations by and certain international policies of China (see H.R. 5668), H1888 [1AP]

———prohibit the use of certain funds relative to the 2008 Summer Games in the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 5697), H2010 [3AP]

———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]

———tribute to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and encourage the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, IL, as site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see S. Res. 704), S10486 [2OC] (see H. Res. 1527), H10828 [3OC]

———urge President Bush to not attend the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Games until China uses its influence with Sudan relative to genocide, peacekeeping forces, and arms sales (see H. Res. 1093), H2150 [9AP]

Palestinians: condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H1889 [1AP]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see S. Res. 519), S3145 [17AP]

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]

Religion: support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response (see H. Con. Res. 374), H5729 [19JN]

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

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 536), S3442 [28AP] (see H. Con. Res. 337), H2852 [29AP]

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]

Southern Africa Enterprise Development Fund: conduct public offerings or private placements for purposes of soliciting and accepting venture capital (see H.R. 7164), H10131 [26SE]

Special Olympics: anniversary (see H. Res. 1279), H5481 [17JN]

Sudan: 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]

———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (see S. Res. 432), S395 [28JA] (see H. Res. 1245), H5044 [5JN]

Syria: 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]

Terrorism: transport enemy combatants detained in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the District of Columbia to be held on Supreme Court grounds (see H.R. 6615), H7164 [24JY]

Treaties and agreements: establish a framework for coordination and cooperation on energy and environmental issues among the U.S., the People's Republic of China, and India (see S. 3723), S10812 [8DE]

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]

———condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H456 [23JA]

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

———support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (see H. Res. 1351), H6674 [16JY]

U.S. Human Rights Commission: establish to monitor compliance by the U.S. with international human rights treaty obligations (see H.R. 6054), H3884 [14MY]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: amend (see H.R. 5237), H621 [6FE]

———reauthorize (see S. 2731), S1741 [7MR] (see H.R. 5501), H1154 [27FE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), consideration (see H. Res. 1065), H1888 [1AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1362), H6823 [22JY]

United Arab Emirates: restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 7316), H10867 [9DE]

Venezuela: condemn actions and statements of President Hugo Chavez supporting terrorism and terrorists organizations (see H. Res. 965), H813 [7FE]

———designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1049), H1702 [13MR]

War: establish a commission on the conflict between Russia and the Republic of Georgia (see S. 3567), S9415 [24SE]

World Bank: authorize U.S. participation in, and appropriations for contribution to, replenishment of resources of the International Development Association (see S. 3168), S5832 [19JN] (see H.R. 6306), H5728 [19JN]

World Friendship Day: designate (see S. Res. 461), S1201 [26FE] (see S. Res. 464), S1419 [29FE]

———observance (see S. Res. 447), S919 [12FE]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 478), S1818 [10MR]

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

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (S. 2731), motion to proceed, S6493 [9JY], S6596 [11JY]

Factsheets

Myth v. Facts—Re—Global AIDS Legislation (PEPFAR), S6641 [14JY]

Letters

Designate Venezuela as a state sponsor of terrorism: Representative Mack, H1448 [11MR]

International Space Station Payments Act: Michael D. Griffin, NASA, S5393 [9JN]

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]

Native American public safety and water development funding through reductions in U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization: Charles E. Johnson, Dept. of HHS, H7117 [24JY]

———Senator Thune, H7117 [24JY]

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

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]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on H.R. 5501, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, H7114 [24JY]

NOAA scientists who shared in the Nobel Peace Prize, S4945 [3JN]

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]

Motions

Africa: develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in regions of Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan (H. Res. 1011), H3047 [5MY]

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]

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

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), H1939 [2AP], H7110 [24JY]

———reauthorize (S. 2731), S6685 [15JY]

Papers

From Good Intentions to Bad AIDS Policy—Moral Hazards of Redesigning PEPFAR: Daniel P. Moloney, S6640 [14JY]

Press releases

Dangerous Liaisons—A Battle Plan From the U.N. and the International Financial Institutions To Fight Global Hunger: Anuradha Mittal, Oakland Institute, E759 [29AP]

U.S. Rep. Clarke's Caribbean Crime Resolution Passes House of Representatives: Representative Clarke, E1254 [18JN]

Remarks in House

Africa: develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in regions of Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan (H. Res. 1011), H3026-H3028 [5MY], E836 [7MY]

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

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters (H.R. 6026), H3901, H3952 [15MY]

Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives, E2339 [9DE]

Asociacion de Madres Venezolanas en el Exilio: tribute to the ``Bring Chavez to Justice'' campaign, E1807 [16SE]

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to participation in the International Election Monitors Institute, H2448 [17AP]

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

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

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

———human rights violations, E8 [15JA]

Brandeis University: anniversary of Wien International Scholarship Program, E586 [10AP]

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

Burma: human rights violations, H5332 [12JN], E604 [14AP]

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]

China, People's Republic of: condemn use of the People's Armed Police to protect the Olympic torch, H2453 [17AP]

———human rights violations, H483 [29JA], E539 [8AP], E2362-E2364 [10DE]

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

———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]

———commend efforts toward global security under President Chen Shui-bian, E804 [1MY]

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

Climate: global warming, H3876-H3882 [14MY], H4456 [22MY], H5034-H5040 [5JN], H5725 [19JN], H7293 [29JY]

———impact of global warming on Caribbean nations, E563 [9AP]

———impact of global warming on health, E542 [8AP]

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

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]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (H. Res. 1227), H8632, H8633 [23SE], E2018 [26SE]

``Crime, Violence, and Development—Trends, Costs, and Policy Options in the Caribbean'': recognize contribution of U.N. and World Bank Group report to understanding crime and violence levels in the Caribbean region (H. Res. 865), H2078-H2081 [9AP], E792 [1MY], E1254 [18JN]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6801 [22JY], E1687 [1AU]

———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 removal of Turkish occupation troops (H. Res. 620), H6804 [22JY]

———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 Commerce: ensure Native Alaskan rights to engage in subsistence whaling through issuance of bowhead whale catch limits (H.R. 6624), E1558 [25JY]

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]

———require videotaping of intelligence-gathering interrogations and other pertinent actions involving a detainee or prisoner under the control of U.S. Armed Forces, H4796, H4797 [22MY]

———U.S. missile defense sites in Poland and the Czech Republic funding, H7862 [9SE]

Dept. of Peace and Nonviolence: establish (H.R. 808), H10689 [2OC], E734 [24AP]

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: add safe drinking water to nutrition and income security on list of programs for which direct linkages to HIV/AIDS treatment services are encouraged, H1934, H1935 [2AP]

———allow flexibility in the use of HIV prevention funds in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) by removing abstinence-until-marriage programs funding requirement, H876 [13FE], H1912, H1913, H1920 [2AP]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Twin Oaks estate, E495 [3AP], E517 [4AP], E558 [9AP]

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

———dominance of the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency, E1424 [9JY]

———effects of globalization of U.S. job market and standards of living, E1057 [23MY]

———impact of depreciation of the U.S. dollar, H6567 [15JY]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), conference report, H894-H896 [13FE], E865 [8MY]

Egypt: human rights violations, H4048 [15MY]

Europe: support recent steps toward improved relations between Turkey and Armenia, H7938 [9SE]

European Parliament: anniversary, E368, E370 [12MR]

Fish and fishing: initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other countries to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean (S.J. Res. 17), H4067, H4068 [19MY], H4402 [21MY]

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]

———address domestic and international food security crisis, H2831 [29AP], E759 [29AP]

Foreign policy: 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]

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

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

Georgia, Republic of: 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 Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: ensure audits include primary recipients and subrecipients of grant funds, H1935, H1936 [2AP]

Haiti: expedite complete and immediate cancellation of international debts, H2372, H2389 [16AP], E650 [17AP]

Hariri, Rafiq: anniversary of assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister, E200 [14FE]

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

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

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (H. Res. 1169), E797 [1MY]

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]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (H. Res. 1532), H10905, H10906, H10945 [10DE]

———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: application of waterboarding interrogation techniques to individuals under U.S. custody or physical control, H1505-H1513 [11MR], H5844 [23JN]

———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 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 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD): recognize value as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights (H. Res. 1055), E434 [14MR]

International Networking Week: observance, E125 [6FE]

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

International Whaling Commission: end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts (H. Con. Res. 350), H5526-H5530, H5547, H5550 [18JN], E915 [14MY]

Iran: express concern about threatening behavior of current regime, H4836 [3JN], H6393-H6399 [10JY]

———resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically, H6012 [25JN], H6148 [26JN], H6314 [9JY]

———respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, H10637-H10640 [29SE]

———respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (H. Con. Res. 362), H6148, H6151 [26JN], H6388 [10JY], H6581 [16JY]

Iraq: 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]

———establish a fund to support international efforts for political reconciliation (H.R. 5925), H2831 [29AP], H6148 [26JN], H8546 [22SE]

———urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (H. Res. 1249), E1163 [5JN]

Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (H.J. Res. 84), E962 [19MY]

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

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E1852 [22SE]

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

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]

Lebanon: support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces (H. Res. 1194), H4213-H4217 [20MY], H4436 [21MY], E1020 [22MY], E1092 [23MY]

———support democratically elected Government and condemn Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran for undermining the Lebanese Government and violations of certain U.N. Security Council resolutions, E1111 [3JN]

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

Macedonia: stop utilization of materials that violate agreement with Greece regarding ``hostile activities or propaganda'' and work to find a mutually-acceptable official name for the former Yugoslav republic (H. Res. 356), H1872, H1873 [1AP]

———work with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable official name for the former Yugoslav republic in order to facilitate NATO membership, H7339, H7340 [30JY]

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

Mallias, Alexandros P.: Committee for the International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Martin Luther King Legacy Award for International Service recipient, E192 [14FE]

Mayors for Peace (organization): tribute to 2020 Vision Campaign, E2333 [20NO]

Mexico: human rights violations, H2832 [29AP]

Middle East: call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah (H. Res. 107), H2524 [22AP]

———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: improve safety standards and oversight of International Space Station, H572 [6FE]

National objectives: develop new U.S. national security policy, H7932 [9SE], E1681 [1AU]

Native Americans: health care funding through reductions in U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, H7116 [24JY]

———public safety and water development funding through reductions in U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, H7116 [24JY]

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

———congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance (H. Res. 1266), H7338-H7340 [30JY], E1644 [1AU]

———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]

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

Nuclear Suppliers Group (organization): implementation of agreement for peaceful civilian nuclear cooperation with India, H7863 [9SE]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Syria (H.R. 6178), H10109 [26SE]

Olympic games: prohibit Federal officials and employees from attending the 2008 Summer Games opening ceremonies due to human rights violations by and certain international policies of China, H3112 [7MY], H3939 [15MY]

———prohibit Federal officials and employees from attending the 2008 Summer Games opening ceremonies due to human rights violations by and certain international policies of China (H.R. 5668), E595 [14AP]

———tribute to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and encourage the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, IL, as site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (H. Res. 1527), H10814 [3OC]

———urge President Bush to not attend the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Games until China uses its influence with Sudan relative to genocide, peacekeeping forces, and arms sales (H. Res. 1093), H2076, H2127 [9AP]

———urge President Bush to use 2008 Summer Games as a means to address the People's Republic of China human rights violations, H6547 [15JY]

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]

———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (H. Res. 1069), H7870-H7874 [9SE]

Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (organization): tribute, E2335 [20NO]

Physicians for Human Rights (organization): release of report documenting medical evidence of torture by U.S. personnel, E1605 [30JY]

Pope Benedict XVI: comments regarding illegal aliens during U.S. visit, H2472 [17AP]

———U.S. visit, H2246 [14AP], H2360, H2379 [16AP], E594 [14AP], E626, E634, E635 [16AP]

———U.S. visit (H. Res. 838), H2075, H2076-H2078 [9AP], H2470 [17AP]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, H804-H810 [7FE], H1172-H1177 [28FE], H1409-H1415 [6MR], H1765-H1769 [14MR], H2213-H2219 [10AP], H2478-H2484 [17AP], H3006-H3012 [1MY], H3325-H3331 [8MY], H5787-H5793 [20JN], H6166-H6171 [26JN], H6717-H6724 [17JY]

———impact of increased production and use of ethanol on world food supplies, E758 [29AP]

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

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]

Religion: support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response (H. Con. Res. 374), H8655-H8657 [23SE]

Russia: U.S. policy, H8014 [10SE]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (H. Con. Res. 337), H5147, H5149-H5151 [10JN]

Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) Security Platform for the 21st Century: call for adoption (H. Res. 227), H7282 [29JY]

Special Olympics: anniversary, H6580 [16JY], H6712 [17JY], E1461 [15JY], E1485 [16JY], E1489, E1495, E1497, E1498, E1499, E1506 [17JY], E2371 [10DE]

———anniversary (H. Res. 1279), H7340-H7342 [30JY], E1649 [1AU]

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

———human rights violations, E2362-E2364 [10DE]

———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters, H1762 [14MR]

Supreme Court: decision in Boumediene v. Bush on right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, H5733 [20JN], H5873 [24JN], H6084 [25JN], H6606 [16JY], E1449 [14JY], E1669 [1AU]

Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (H.R. 1456), H6804 [22JY], E1527 [22JY]

———decision to send troops into northern Iraq, H1078 [27FE]

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

———anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, E2348 [9DE], E2357, E2367, E2372 [10DE]

———support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success (H. Res. 1351), H7347-H7350 [30JY], E1655 [1AU]

———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. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: amend (H.R. 5237), E124 [6FE]

———global food aid and nutrition programs funding, H7066 [24JY]

———integrate food security and nutrition activities into prevention, care, treatment, and support activities, H1907 [2AP]

———prohibit use of funds for any organization or program which supports or participates in the management of coerced abortions or involuntary sterilization, H7116 [24JY]

———reauthorize, H876 [13FE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), H1831 [1AP], H1904-H1942 [2AP], H3114 [7MY], E513 [4AP], E1002 [21MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), Senate amendment, H7097-H7122 [24JY], E1581 [29JY], E1610 [30JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), consideration (H. Res. 1065), H1894-H1904 [2AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1362), H7065-H7071 [24JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), corrections in engrossment, H1942 [2AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), motion to recommit, H1940, H1941 [2AP]

———require that a certain percentage of funds must go to treatment of patients, H1897 [2AP]

———strengthen health systems of African nations by encouraging collaborations between U.S. and African postsecondary educational institutions, H1937, H1938 [2AP]

———tribute to congressional staff who worked on H.R. 5501, reauthorize, H7119, H7120 [24JY]

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]

Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, H1448 [11MR]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H6093 [26JN], H9871 [25SE], E1286 [19JN], E1383 [26JN]

War Powers Resolution: ensure collective judgment of Congress and the President applies to the initiation of hostilities by Armed Forces, their continued use, and their participation in U.N. operations (H.J. Res. 53), H1434 [10MR]

World AIDS Orphans Day: observance, H3114 [7MY], E845 [7MY]

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]

Remarks in Senate

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (S. Res. 499), S2449 [3AP]

Africa: 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]

———develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan, S8846 [16SE]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn statements regarding Israel and the Holocaust and calling for all U.N. member States to do the same (S. Res. 449), S922 [12FE]

Alaska: effect of global warming, S5188 [5JN]

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

American Sail Training Association: tribute (S. Res. 668), S9040 [18SE]

Boise, ID: congratulate for being chosen to host 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games (S. Res. 196), S10885 [10DE]

Burma: human rights violations, S3971 [8MY], S4125 [14MY]

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]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, S5028 [4JN]

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]

———human rights violations, S7615 [29JY], S7994-S7996 [1AU]

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

Climate: global warming, S2937 [10AP], S3050 [16AP], S3172 [18AP], S3242-S3244 [22AP], S3671, S3673 [1MY], S3739 [2MY], S4432 [20MY], S5531 [11JN], S6693 [15JY], S6862 [16JY]

———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]

Colombia: human rights violations, S4124 [14MY]

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

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: human rights violations, S1047-S1049 [14FE]

Convention on Cluster Munitions: encourage U.S. signature (S.J. Res. 37), S4973 [3JN]

Courts: provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6085 [24JN]

———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, S7886-S7888 [31JY]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (S. Res. 331), 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 Commerce: ensure Native Alaskan rights to engage in subsistence whaling through issuance of bowhead whale catch limits (S. 3333), S7300 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: U.S. missile defense sites in Poland and the Czech Republic funding, S8249 [10SE], S8919, S8920 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: issuance of classified memos authorizing the use of certain interrogation techniques on detainees, S693-S696 [6FE]

Dept. of State: establish the Global Service Fellowship Program (S. 2609), S791 [7FE]

Diseases: President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, S5199 [5JN]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (S. 761), S3572-S3574 [30AP]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), conference report, S21 [22JA], S315 [25JA], S1189 [26FE], S1833 [11MR], S2334 [2AP]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, S1462 [3MR]

Food: address domestic and international food security crisis, S3416 [28AP], S3469 [29AP]

———increase U.S. contributions to world food assistance programs, S3137 [17AP], S3226 [22AP], S3380-S3382 [24AP], S3738 [2MY]

Foreign policy: improve U.S. advocacy against human rights violations, S7759 [30JY]

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

Foreign trade: 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]

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]

Group of Eight (G8) Summit: express that participants should foster a more constructive relationship and that Russia should eschew behaviors inconsistent with the Group's objectives (S. Res. 612), S6670 [14JY]

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

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (S. Res. 724), S10836 [9DE]

Intelligence services: application of waterboarding interrogation techniques to individuals under U.S. custody or physical control, S697 [6FE], S812 [8FE], S928-S936, S938-S948, S951, S954 [13FE], S1994 [12MR]

———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]

———limit use of certain interrogation techniques, require notification of the International Committee of the Red Cross of detainees, and prohibit interrogation by contractors (S. 3437), S8044 [1AU]

International Boundary and Water Commission: offer condolences to family members of all individuals who were killed in airplane crash, S9013 [18SE]

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]

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (S. Res. 564), S4185 [14MY]

Iran: respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (S. Res. 580), S9641 [26SE]

———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]

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

———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]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, S3332-S3334 [23AP], S3498-S3500 [29AP]

———removal from state sponsors of terrorism list, S6313-S6315 [27JN]

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]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian business venture, S6497 [9JY]

NASA: allow continuation of procurement of Russian support for the International Space Station while maintaining key U.S. nonproliferation principles (S. 3103), S5392 [9JN]

———improve safety standards and oversight of International Space Station, S810 [8FE]

Native Americans: health care funding through reductions in U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, S6811-S6813 [16JY]

———public safety and water development funding through reductions in U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, S6637, S6638 [14JY], S6810-S6813, S6815 [16JY]

NATO: congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance, S9478 [25SE]

———congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance (S. Res. 570), S4424 [19MY]

———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]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, S2936 [10AP]

Olympic games: tribute to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and encourage the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, IL, as site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (S. Res. 704), S10424-S10426 [2OC]

———urge President Bush to not attend the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Games until China ends crackdown in Tibet, S2799 [9AP]

———use 2008 Summer Games as a means to hold the People's Republic of China accountable for violations of human rights, fair trade policies, and religious freedom, S2334 [2AP]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit, S2985, S2986, S3006 [15AP], S3052, S3066 [16AP]

———U.S. visit (S. Res. 519), S3105 [17AP]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, S6914 [17JY]

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

Reagan, Ronald: anniversary of speech given at the Brandenburg Gate, S5536 [12JN]

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

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (H. Con. Res. 337), S5769 [18JN]

———anniversary (S. Res. 536), S3452 [28AP]

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]

Special Olympics: anniversary, S6928, S6929 [17JY], S7565 [28JY]

St. Cloud, MN: Most Livable Community in the World Award recipient, S727 [6FE]

Sudan: 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]

———urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (S. Res. 432), S398 [28JA], S820 [8FE]

Supreme Court: decision in Boumediene v. Bush on right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, S5548, S5551, S5573-S5575 [12JN], S5950 [23JN], S6350 [7JY]

Treaties and agreements: resolutions of ratification considered and ratified en bloc, S9554 [25SE]

Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey (S. 695), S7025 [22JY]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: limit countries to which funds may be targeted, S6643 [14JY], S6682, S6685 [15JY]

———limit the period to make appropriations and provide for a point of order against any appropriation that exceeds the amount authorized for fiscal year 2013, S6692 [15JY], S6832 [16JY]

———prevent new pediatric infections, improve treatment of children, and address mother-to-child transmission relative to HIV/AIDS, S6834 [16JY]

———prohibit use of funds for any organization or program which supports or participates in the management of coerced abortions or involuntary sterilization, S6643 [14JY], S6682, S6685 [15JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), S6272 [26JN], S6312 [27JN], S6838-S6857 [16JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), insert S. 2731 language in lieu, S6838 [16JY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 5501), unanimous-consent agreement, S6596 [11JY], S6831 [16JY]

———reauthorize (S. 2731), S1742 [7MR], S3394 [24AP], S4273 [15MY], S6004 [24JN], S6311-S6313 [27JN], S6618-S6644 [14JY], S6682, S6685-S6689, S6692-S6697, S6699-S6705 [15JY], S6809-S6817, S6820, S6826-S6857 [16JY]

———reauthorize (S. 2731), motion to proceed, S6493 [9JY], S6542 [10JY], S6585-S6587, S6593, S6595-S6597 [11JY]

———reauthorize (S. 2731), unanimous-consent agreement, S6831 [16JY]

———reauthorize (S. 2731), unanimous-consent request, S6312 [27JN], S6493 [9JY], S6549, S6550 [10JY]

World Friendship Day: designate (S. Res. 464), S1435 [29FE]

World Refugee Day: observance, S5925, S5936 [20JN], S6007 [24JN]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 478), S1821 [10MR], S2250 [31MR]

Zimbabwe: 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 filed

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]

Consideration of H.R. 5501, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1065) (H. Rept. 110-562), H1888 [1AP]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5501, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1362) (H. Rept. 110-766), H6823 [22JY]

Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Amendment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 110-24), S8854 [16SE]

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]

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]

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 Development Association Replenishment Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3168) (S. Rept. 110-464), S8853 [16SE]

International Space Station Payments Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3103), S9280 [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]

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]

Protocol of Amendments to Convention on International Hydrographic Organization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 110-10), S6283 [26JN]

Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2553) (S. Rept. 110-459), S8479 [12SE]

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 735), S207 [23JA]

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]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5501) (H. Rept. 110-546), H1444 [10MR], H1538 [11MR]

———Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2731) (S. Rept. 110-325), S3025 [15AP]

U.S. Participation in, and Appropriations for the U.S. Contribution to, Replenishment of Resources of the African Development Fund: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3169) (S. Rept. 110-441), S8034 [1AU]

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]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Amendment, S8854 [16SE], S9555 [25SE]

Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, S8855 [16SE]

Protocol of Amendments to Convention on International Hydrographic Organization, S6283 [26JN], S6980 [21JY]

Statements

Appreciation for Words of Welcome: Pope Benedict XVI, E634 [16AP]

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]

Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation: Executive Office of the President, H2370 [16AP]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act Global Food Aid and Nutrition Programs Funding: Several Representatives, H7067 [24JY]

Welcome to Pope Benedict XVI: President Bush, H2491 [22AP], E634 [16AP]

Summaries

Climate Security Act (S. 3036): Specter Amendments on Emissions Caps, Cost Containment, International Competitiveness, Process Gas Emissions, and Incentives for Carbon Capture and Storage and Advanced Coal Technologies, S4918-S4920 [3JN]

———Specter Amendments on Emissions Caps, Cost Containment, International Competitiveness, and Process Gas Emissions, S5136 [5JN]

Israeli Initiative—The Right Road to Peace: Binyamin Elon, H338 [17JA]

Testimonies

Develop a Humane and Worldwide Iraqi Refugee Policy: Anders Lago, Mayor of Sodertalje, Sweden, E636 [16AP]

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. 337, Seeds of Peace (organization) anniversary, H5149 [10JN]

H. Con. Res. 344, acknowledge existence of global food crisis, H7866 [9SE]

H. Con. Res. 350, end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts, H5526 [18JN]

H. Con. Res. 374, support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response, H8655 [23SE]

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. 838, U.S. visit by Pope Benedict XVI, H2076 [9AP]

H. Res. 865, recognize contribution of U.N. and World Bank Group report ``Crime, Violence, and Development—Trends, Costs, and Policy Options in the Caribbean'' to understanding crime and violence levels in the Caribbean region, H2078 [9AP]

H. Res. 997, support NATO Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine, H1832 [1AP]

H. Res. 1011, develop strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, reduce violence, and move toward sustainable peace in regions of Chad, Central African Republic, and Sudan, H3026 [5MY]

H. Res. 1065, consideration of H.R. 5501, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, H1894 [2AP]

H. Res. 1069, condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children, H7870 [9SE]

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. 1194, support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, H4213 [20MY]

H. Res. 1227, condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, H8632 [23SE]

H. Res. 1230, condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis in Zimbabwe, H5517 [18JN]

H. Res. 1266, congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with NATO and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance, H7338 [30JY]

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. 1279, Special Olympics anniversary, H7340 [30JY]

H. Res. 1351, support the U.N. African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and call upon member States and the international community to contribute resources necessary to ensure its success, H7347 [30JY]

H. Res. 1362, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 5501, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, H7065 [24JY]

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

H. Res. 1527, tribute to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and encourage the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, IL, as site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, H10814 [3OC]

H. Res. 1532, condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India, H10905 [10DE]

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. 5501, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, S6842-S6855 [16JY], H1921-H1934 [2AP], H7097-H7110 [24JY]

H.R. 5571, extend program to waive the foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates, H4113 [19MY]

H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act, H5126-H5132 [10JN]

S. 2731, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act reauthorization, S6621-S6632 [14JY]

S. 3437, Restoring America's Integrity Act, S8045 [1AU]

S. Con. Res. 86, end commercial, coastal, and community-based whaling and strengthen whale conservation efforts, S4973 [3JN]

S. Res. 196, congratulate Boise, ID, for being chosen to host 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, S10885 [10DE]

S. Res. 432, urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region of Sudan with tactical and utility helicopters, S397 [28JA], S820 [8FE]

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

S. Res. 447, World Friendship Day, S921 [12FE]

S. Res. 449, condemn statements of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad regarding Israel and the Holocaust and calling for all U.N. member States to do the same, S921 [12FE]

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

S. Res. 461, World Friendship Day, S1203 [26FE]

S. Res. 464, World Friendship Day, S1433, S1435 [29FE]

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. 478, support goals and ideals of World Water Day, S1821 [10MR], S2250 [31MR]

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. 499, urge Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution, S2449 [3AP]

S. Res. 519, U.S. visit by Pope Benedict XVI, S3105, S3162 [17AP]

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. 536, Seeds of Peace (organization) anniversary, S3447, S3453 [28AP]

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. 564, provide for continued Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S., S4184 [14MY]

S. Res. 570, congratulate Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with NATO and express support for continuing to enlarge the alliance, S4378, S4424 [19MY]

S. Res. 580, respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, S4894 [2JN]

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. 612, express that Group of Eight (G8) Summit participants should foster a more constructive relationship and that Russia should eschew behaviors inconsistent with the Group's objectives, S6653, S6670 [14JY]

S. Res. 632, call on the People's Republic of China and international community to use the upcoming Olympic games to encourage Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive peace efforts, S7789 [30JY]

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. 668, tribute to American Sail Training Association, S9040 [18SE]

S. Res. 690, condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia, S10009, S10020 [27SE]

S. Res. 704, tribute to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and encourage the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, IL, as site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, S10426, 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. 724, condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India, S10834, S10836 [9DE]

S.J. Res. 17, initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other countries to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean, H4067 [19MY]

Treaties

Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1930, H6315-H6317 [9JY]