FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Addresses

Advancing Maternal and Child Health in the Developing World: Representative McCollum, E2163 [31JY]

Beyond the Surge—Assessing the President's Afghanistan Strategy: Representative Skelton, E2909 [8DE]

Current Status of China's Law on Religious Freedom: Zhiang Kai, E2672 [29OC]

Farewell to the Senate of Canada: Jerahmiel S. Grafstein, E3061-E3063 [19DE]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, H12201-H12204 [3NO]

———Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of Great Britain, H2928-H2931 [4MR]

New Afghanistan, Pakistan Strategies: President Obama, H6573 [11JN]

Storms on the Horizon: Richard W. Fisher, E11-E13 [6JA]

Amendments

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (H. Con. Res. 156), H8341 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), S13886 [23DE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), H7877, H7878, H7884, H7896, H7905, H7907, H7908 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consideration (H. Res. 617), H7862 [9JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1434), S9685 [22SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman (S. Res. 37), S3731, S3736 [24MR]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (S. Con. Res. 11), S7716, S7720 [20JY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration (H. Res. 955), H14383 [9DE]

Appointments

Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, S1472 [3FE]

U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotices Council, S9690 [22SE]

U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S1232 [30JA], S3092 [12MR], S9275 [10SE]

Articles and editorials

Afghanistan Abyss, H9307 [8SE]

After a Devastating Birth Injury, Hope, S2790 [5MR]

Ambushed by a Drug War, S8075 [24JY]

Analysis—When It Comes to Tunnels, Egypt Still Has Its Head in the Sand, S2890 [9MR]

As Europe Veers Right, Minority Parliamentarians Counter, E1633 [26JN]

Asian Nations Could Outpace U.S. in Developing Clean Energy, S8240 [29JY]

Bill Clinton's Donors, S677 [21JA]

Chinese Victims of Forced Late-Term Abortion Fight Back, S2793 [5MR]

Civilian Courts Are No Place To Try Terrorists, S10621 [21OC]

Climate Bill Gives Billions to Foreign Foliage, H7460 [26JN]

Clinton Connections—The Former President Should Keep His Foundation at Arm's Length While His Wife Holds a Cabinet Post, S678 [21JA]

Combat Hunger by Investing in Agricultural Development, H7454 [26JN]

Could a Gasoline Embargo Bend Tehran?, H14929 [15DE]

Day After Juanes' Show, Emotions in Miami Still Mixed, H9741 [22SE]

Don't Go Wobbly on Afghanistan, S10396 [14OC]

Eastern Europe Is Uneasy Over U.S. Ties With Russia, S7864 [22JY]

Enemy Within, S8076 [24JY]

EU-Turkey-Cyprus Triangle—``Turkey and Armenia Vow To Heal Past Wounds'', E2309 [17SE]

From Vietnam 1959 to Afghanistan 2009, H8468 [21JY]

F-22 Fighters for Japan, S7736 [21JY]

Gaza Rockets Strike Negev; IAF Returns Fire, S2891 [9MR]

Govt To Allow Peatland Plantations, S2823 [5MR]

History Will Credit Bush With Keeping Country Safe, S370 [14JA]

How Not To Defeat al Qaeda, S10394-S10396 [14OC]

How To Put the Squeeze on Iran, S2755 [4MR]

If We Buy American, No One Else Will, S1529 [4FE]

In Castro Country, Giving a Concert for Peace, H9739 [22SE]

In Clinton List, a Veil Is Lifted on Foundation, S676 [21JA]

Intraparty Fights Pervade Agenda, S6485 [11JN]

Iran To Try Bahais for Spying for Israel, E246 [11FE]

Iranian Police Use Force To Break Up Protest, S6863 [22JN]

Israel Pounds Gaza Smuggling Tunnels After More Rocket Attacks, S2891 [9MR]

Israel Thanks Cyprus for Confiscating Iranian Arms on Way to Gaza, S2891 [9MR]

Johnson, Gorbachev, Obama, H14948 [15DE]

Latest Rockets Manufactured in China, S2890 [9MR]

Letter From Europe—U.S. Leadership in the Post-Soviet Age Is Needed To Face New Challenges, S7865 [22JY]

My Turn—Investing in Smart Power Is Foreign Aid Well Spent, S5120 [5MY]

Neda, Is She Iran's Joan of Arc?, S6863 [22JN]

New Russian-U.S. Arms Reductions Treaty Hampered by Differences, S11969 [21NO]

No Questions Asked, E1112 [11MY]

Of NICE and Men, H7828 [8JY]

Open Letter to the Obama Adminstration From Central and Eastern Europe, S7862-S7864 [22JY], S7980-S7982 [23JY], H8549-H8551 [22JY]

Opening a Border, E2630 [26OC]

Promise of Emerging Democracies, E2285 [16SE]

Quid Pro Clinton—Potential Conflicts of Interest Could Haunt President-Elect Obama, S678 [21JA]

Ridding Afghanistan of Corruption Will Be No Easy Task, H13255 [18NO]

Russia Hints at Delay in START II Negotiations, S11971 [21NO]

Russia Not Preparing Interim Agreement at START Talks, S11971 [21NO]

Russia To Ban Hunting of Baby Seals, S3692 [24MR], S3779 [25MR]

Sad Anniversaries in Tibet, H3314 [11MR]

Saudabayev—Hoping for the Better, E220 [9FE]

Some Friends, E636 [11MR]

Some in Qaeda Leave Pakistan for Somalia and Yemen, S8858 [5AU]

Speaking Truth to Muslim Power, S4745 [27AP]

``Striving for No'' in Climate Talks, H11762 [26OC]

Striving for No—Saudi Arabia in the Climate Change Regime, H11763 [26OC]

This Is the Power of Music, H9740 [22SE]

Tiananmen—Days To Remember, S6027 [3JN]

Time To Get Out of Afghanistan, H9305 [8SE]

12 Federal Agents Are Slain in Mexico, S8078 [24JY]

U.S. Envoy Resists Increase in Troops, H13255 [18NO]

U.S. Treaty-Monitoring Presence at Russian Missile Plant Winding Down, S11970 [21NO]

UK Bank Governor Calls for Lenders' Break-Up, H11733 [23OC]

Waning Vigilance—Al-Qaeda's Resurgence in Yemen, S8859 [5AU]

White House Affirms Deal on Drug Cost, S10184 [7OC], S12753 [9DE]

Worst of Friends—OPEC and G77 in the Climate Regime, H11763 [26OC]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: call for run-off election between top two finishers in Presidential election (see H. Res. 794), H10457 [1OC]

———develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability (see H.R. 2482), H5790 [19MY]

———promote empowerment of women (see S. 229), S337 [13JA] (see H.R. 2214), H5061 [30AP]

Africa: acknowledge significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance (see H. Con. Res. 128), H5712 [18MY]

Agriculture: prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk, milk protein concentrate, or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (see S. 666), S3609 [23MR]

———provide for country of origin labeling for dairy products (see S. 1783), S10434 [14OC]

AID: enhance capacity to undertake global development activities (see S. 355), S1058 [29JA]

———establish the Health Technology Program (see S. 1591), S8992 [6AU] (see H.R. 3560), H9490 [14SE]

Albania: recognize democratic accomplishments and express hope that parliamentary elections maintain and improve the transparency and fairness of democracy (see S. Res. 182), S6452 [10JN]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (see H.R. 4284), H14826 [11DE]

Animals: support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see S. 529), S2827 [5MR]

———support and provide financial resources for projects of persons with expertise and conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see H.R. 411), H160 [9JA]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 156), H6972 [17JN]

Armed Forces: ensure safety while using expeditionary facilities, infrastructure, and equipment supporting U.S. military operations overseas (see S. 358), S1124 [30JA] (see H.R. 894), H1043 [4FE]

———tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (see H. Res. 925), H13353 [19NO]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 2567), H6009 [21MY]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the U.S. and prevent bilateral issues with Burma from deterring such negotiations (see S. Res. 311), S10362 [13OC]

Atomic Energy Act: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (see H.R. 547), H379 [15JA]

Australia: recognize apology offered to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing (see H. Res. 242), H3401 [12MR]

Azerbaijan: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 2742), H6265 [4JN]

Bermuda: express gratitude for receipt of Chinese Uyghurs released from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and support ability of former detainees to participate in local communities and Bermudan society (see H. Res. 774), H9961 [24SE]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (see S. 197), S256 [9JA] (see H.R. 388), H159 [9JA]

Black European Summit: support (see H. Res. 596), H7705 [26JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: address need for constitutional reform and sustained U.S. engagement in partnership with the European Union (see H. Res. 171), H1606 [13FE]

Brazil: suspend Generalized System of Preferences until Brazil complies with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (see H.R. 2702), H6263 [4JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S6364 [9JN] (see H.J. Res. 56), H6265 [4JN]

Business and industry: disclose payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, and express that the U.S. should disclose payments for such development on Federal land (see S. 1700), S9733 [23SE]

———permit sharing of confidential supervisory information with foreign auditor oversight bodies (see H.R. 3346), H8872 [27JY]

———prohibit business enterprises that lay-off a greater percentage of their U.S. workers than workers in other countries from receiving any Federal assistance (see H.R. 4280), H14743 [10DE]

———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see H.R. 3621), H9806 [22SE]

———strengthen liability of parent companies for violations of sanctions by foreign entities (see H.R. 1367), H3055 [5MR]

Canada: settle certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (see S. 65), S41 [6JA]

———urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 84), S3658 [24MR]

Canada Day: observance (see H. Res. 519), H6306 [8JN]

Census: provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (see H.R. 3013), H7249 [24JN]

Children and youth: grant citizenship to internationally adopted children and allow unnaturalized children who are now over 18 to apply for citizenship without going through the naturalization process (see S. 1359), S7070 [25JN] (see H.R. 3110), H7704 [26JN]

———require Depts. of State and Justice to take certain actions against specified foreign nationals in international child abductions (see H.R. 3487), H9277 [31JY]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (see S. Res. 167), S6030 [3JN] (see S. Res. 171), S6256 [8JN] (see H. Res. 489), H6075 [2JN]

———commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see S. Res. 24), S994 [28JA] (see H. Res. 156), H1248 [11FE]

———condemn censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of Internet filtering software and urge high-tech companies to promote Internet as tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment (see H. Res. 590), H7705 [26JN]

———condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations by carrying out executions after marred trials and arbitrary detentions targeting Uyghurs and certain other individuals (see H. Res. 953), H13628 (see H. Res. 953), H14372 [8DE]

———provide for increased funding and support for diplomacy (see H.R. 2311), H5398 [7MY]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (see H. Res. 226), H3104 [9MR]

Chinese Student Protection Act: eliminate offset in per country numerical level (see S. 1182), S6185 [4JN] (see H.R. 3532), H9279 [31JY]

Civil liberties: prohibit transfer of personal information to any person or business outside the U.S. without notice (see H.R. 427), H161 [9JA]

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. 1759), H4062 [26MR]

Clinton, William J.: congratulate and support appointment as U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti (see H. Res. 801), H10519 [6OC]

Cold War Veterans Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 900), H12587 [6NO]

Contracts: provide personal jurisdiction in causes of action against U.S. contractors performing abroad relative to Armed Forces members or civilians performing work for the U.S. in connection with contractor activities (see S. 2782), S11430 [17NO]

Courts: assure individuals accompanying Federal employees who are engaged in official missions in foreign countries have legal recourse against the Government for certain tort claims (see H.R. 3285), H8495 [21JY]

———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. 449), S2322 [13FE] (see H.R. 1304), H2979 [4MR]

———prevent the undermining of the judgments of U.S. courts by foreign courts (see S. 580), S3073 [12MR]

———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against providers of interactive computer services (see H.R. 2765), H6413 [9JN]

———take action against certain judgment evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 2493), H5791 [19MY]

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 2005), H4580 [21AP]

———lift travel restrictions (see S. 428), S2229 [12FE] (see H.R. 874), H1042 [4FE] (see H.R. 1528), H3437 [16MR]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics (see H. Con. Res. 212), H12971 [7NO]

Day of the African Child: observance (see H. Res. 550), H6903 [16JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: promote domestic beef and establish new referendum requirements (see S. 1062), S5555 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: determine and disclose costs incurred in taking a Member, officer, or employee of Congress on a trip outside the U.S. for inclusion in any report on the trip (see H.R. 3036), H7444 [25JN]

———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S. (see S. 1100), S5700 [20MY] (see S. 1260), S6580 [15JN] (see S. 1285), S6720 [17JN] (see H.R. 2712), H6263 [4JN] (see H.R. 2875), H6805 [15JN] (see H.R. 3015), H7249 [24JN]

Dept. of Education: anniversary of Title VI international education programs (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5581 [13MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow certain Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service (see H.R. 1517), H3437 [16MR]

———authorize additional resources to enhance security activities along the international border with Mexico (see H.R. 1867), H4518 [2AP]

———extend authority to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program (see H.R. 2954), H7022 [18JN]

———modify requirements for participation in the visa waiver program (see S. 203), S308 [12JA]

———reauthorize customs facilitation and trade enforcement functions and programs (see S. 1631), S8993 [6AU]

———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (see H.R. 730), H602 [27JA]

———transmit copy of intelligence assessment titled, ``Rightwing Extremism—Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment'' (see H. Res. 404), H5307 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: clarify and improve procedures for executing and fulfilling foreign requests for evidence (see S. 1289), S6804 [18JN] (see H.R. 3133), H7836 [8JY]

Dept. of Labor: require employers certify that they have not and will not lay off employees prior to employing foreign workers (see S. 2804), S11594 [19NO]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program (see H. Res. 849), H11515 [20OC]

———authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3328), H8808 [24JY]

———eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 2305), H5397 [7MY]

———eliminate the diversity immigrant program and reallocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the U.S. (see H.R. 3687), H10455 [1OC]

———establish the Global Service Fellowship Program and authorize Volunteers for Prosperity (see S. 589), S3074 [12MR]

———permit certain foreign government officers or employees to be eligible for the Dept. of State Rewards Program (see H.R. 57), H30 [6JA]

———provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H6264 [4JN]

———provide for appointment of U.S. Science Envoys (see S. 838), S4513 [21AP]

———require report on business and investment climates in foreign countries (see H.R. 1202), H2835 [25FE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1434), S7318 [9JY] (see H.R. 3081), H7703 [26JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consideration (see H. Res. 617), H7836 [8JY]

Dept. of the Interior: coordinate with other Federal authorities to enhance U.S. ability to conserve global wildlife and biological diversity (see H.R. 3086), H7703 [26JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit automobile manufacturers receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance from opening a new foreign subsidiary or expanding their current foreign subsidiaries (see H.R. 2633, 2634), H6012 [21MY]

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. 966), H1158 [10FE]

Developing countries: authorize assistance for affordable housing and sustainable urban development in developing countries (see H.R. 1702), H4025 [25MR]

———prevent speculation and profiteering in the defaulted debt of certain poor countries (see H.R. 2932), H7021 [18JN]

———protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 987), S5232 [6MY] (see H.R. 2103), H4838 [27AP]

———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see S. 1966), S10850 [28OC] (see H.R. 1410), H3144 [10MR]

———provide debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect forests and coral reefs and associated coastal marine ecosystems (see H.R. 52), H30 [6JA]

———provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U.S. and international financial institutions by low-income countries (see H.R. 4405), H15501 [16DE]

Diplomacy: support work of citizen diplomacy organizations and encourage convening of a Presidential Summit on Global Citizen Diplomacy (see H. Res. 569), H7085 [19JN]

Drugs: prevent use of Indian reservations located on U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border drug trafficking (see S. 2893), S13319 [16DE]

Eastern European countries: recognize anniversary of events leading to end of the Cold War, congratulate democratic progress, and support European Union and NATO membership of eligible countries (see H. Res. 892), H12456 [5NO]

Egypt: replace U.S. military assistance with economic support fund assistance (see H.R. 696), H526 [26JA]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (see S. Res. 321), S10735 [26OC] (see H. Res. 761), H9807 [22SE]

Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 1875), H4518 [2AP]

Employment: provide family and medical leave to caregivers of regular component servicemembers and veterans with service-related injuries and allow exigency leave for all foreign-deployed members (see S. 1543), S8557 [30JY] (see H.R. 3403), H9205 [30JY]

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. 153), S5615 [19MY]

———recognize persons of African descent (see H. Res. 595), H7705 [26JN]

———take necessary steps to deploy missile defense system in Europe to help provide such a defense to U.S. allies in Europe while enhancing U.S. defenses against missile attacks (see H. Res. 319, 319), H4523 [2AP] (see H. Res. 581), H7446 [25JN]

FAA: provide adequate oversight and inspection of individuals and foreign aircraft repair facilities that perform maintenance on U.S. commercial aircraft (see S. 1454), S7480 [14JY]

Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (see S. 1458), S7639 [16JY] (see H.R. 3031), H7250 [24JN] (see H.R. 3070), H7703 [26JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (see S. 510), S2691 [3MR]

Fifth Summit of the Americas: support (see S. Res. 90), S3986 [30MR]

Firearms: prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence in a foreign court (see S. 1526), S8196 [28JY]

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. 2870), S12909 [10DE]

———strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (see H.R. 1080), H1605 [13FE]

Food: acknowledge existence of global food crisis (see H. Con. Res. 11), H90 [8JA]

———ensure safety of imported food (see S. 429), S2229 [12FE] (see H.R. 2800), H6537 [10JN]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 875), H1042 [4FE]

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. 384), S1677 [5FE] (see H.R. 3077), H7703 [26JN]

———develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to further promote global development (see H.R. 2139), H4914 [28AP]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 311), S787 [22JA]

———prohibit expenditure of U.S. taxpayer dollars on nuclear assistance to state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3107), H7704 [26JN]

———prohibit funding of organizations that support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization (see H.R. 1967), H4522 [2AP]

———provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least 1 percent of U.S. gross domestic product for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs (see H. Con. Res. 63), H2835 [25FE]

———restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions (see H.R. 708), H601 [27JA]

Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission: establish (see S. 1528), S8196 [28JY]

Foreign policy: condemn use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world and find remedies to end this practice (see H. Con. Res. 20), H195 [13JA]

———denounce practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, and other gender-based persecutions, and encourage participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women (see H.J. Res. 10), H71 [7JA]

———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. 375), H159 [9JA]

———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 (see S. Res. 316), S10635 [21OC] (see H. Res. 252), H3527 [17MR]

———establish and support an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace (see H.R. 1605), H3702 [19MR]

———importance of public diplomacy (see S. Res. 49), S2322 [13FE]

———preserve ability of the U.S. to project power globally (see S. 1044), S5501 [14MY]

———recognize that U.N. resolutions on ``defamation of religions'' are incompatible with fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express religious beliefs (see H. Res. 763), H9807 [22SE]

Foreign Service: extend comparability pay adjustments to employees serving overseas and authorize a death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of employees who die while on duty (see H.R. 370), H159 [9JA]

Foreign trade: amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 4380), H15500 [16DE]

———apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 499), H323 [14JA]

———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. 496), H323 [14JA]

———extend certain trade preferences to least-developed countries (see S. 1141), S5819 [21MY]

———provide for limitation on entry of steel, drywall, and cement products that fail to meet industry standards (see H.R. 2155), H4914 [28AP]

———renew and extend provisions relative to the identification of trade enforcement priorities (see S. 1982), S10851 [28OC]

———require country-of-origin labeling on certain laminated woven bags (see H.R. 1480), H3400 [12MR]

———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. 594), S3074 [12MR]

———withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of foreign countries that do not maintain acceptable standards of religious freedom and worker rights (see H.R. 3347), H8872 [27JY]

Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide (see S. 1739), S10061 [1OC] (see H.R. 1861), H4396 [1AP] (see H.R. 3714), H10456 [1OC]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (see H.R. 4284), H14826 [11DE]

Georgia (country): initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see S. Res. 136), S5282 [7MY] (see H. Res. 414), H5399 [7MY]

Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing: observance (see S. Res. 357), S11594 [19NO] (see S. Res. 387), S14138 [24DE] (see H. Con. Res. 221), H14827 [11DE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 82), S3609 [23MR] (see H.J. Res. 39), H3104 [9MR] (see H. Res. 273), H3705 [19MR]

———urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program if certain requirements are satisfied (see H.R. 2261), H5168 [5MY]

Guinea: condemn assault of women and killing of political protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for, violence, and consider punitive measures against officials found to be complicit (see S. Res. 345), S11290 [9NO]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: restore immunization and sibling age exemptions for children adopted by U.S. citizens to allow admission to the U.S. (see S. 1376), S7070 [25JN]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 3240), H8302 [16JY]

———urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman (see S. Res. 37), S2144 [11FE]

———urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman and review procedures available to obtain the return of abducted children (see H. Res. 125), H1044 [4FE]

Honduras: condemn coup d'etat, call for return of duly elected President, suspend nonhumanitarian assistance, ensure fair elections, and support mediation by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias (see H. Res. 630), H8008 [10JY]

———condemn violence and call for return of duly elected President (see H. Res. 620), H7837 [8JY]

———support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (see H. Res. 749), H9730 [17SE]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H7837 [8JY]

Immigration: allow cause of action in Federal courts, withhold financial aid, and prohibit issuance of visas to nationals of countries that deny or delay acceptance of certain nationals ordered removed from the U.S. (see H.R. 3628), H9806 [22SE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign-issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 139), H33 [6JA]

———provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (see S. 339), S994 [28JA] (see S. 1190), S6186 [4JN]

———reform (see H.R. 264), H70 [7JA] (see H.R. 4321), H14981 [15DE]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see S. 1505), S8038 [23JY] (see H.R. 3308), H8706 [23JY]

———reform H-2B program (see H.R. 4381), H15500 [16DE]

———strengthen the economy and provide for more effective border and employment enforcement (see S. 9), S40 [6JA]

———withhold U.S. assistance equal to percentage of total costs incurred by U.S. hospitals and medical facilities for long-term care of unlawful aliens present from that country (see H.R. 4026), H12364 [4NO]

India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 677), H8809 [24JY]

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas: ensure management of bluefin tuna fishery adheres to certain scientific advice to support conservation, recovery, and spawning efforts (see S. Res. 346), S11290 [9NO]

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. 1704), S9840 [24SE] (see H.R. 1439), H3337 [11MR]

———protect U.S. citizens from unlawful arrest and detention (see S. 1549), S8557 [30JY]

International Renewable Energy Agency: encourage U.S. membership (see H. Res. 177), H1607 [13FE]

International trade: enhance reporting requirements on the status of the Arab League trade boycott of Israel and other trade boycotts of Israel (see S. 1671), S9371 [15SE] (see H.R. 4046), H12587 [6NO]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (see H.R. 2271), H5306 [6MY]

Iran: anniversary of Iranian students seizing the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and holding embassy employees as hostages (see H. Con. Res. 209), H12456 [5NO]

———apply sanctions against affiliates of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 2375), H5484 [12MY]

———authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (see S. 1065), S5555 [18MY] (see H.R. 1327), H3053 [5MR]

———call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following disputed Presidential election (see H. Res. 992), H15502 [16DE]

———call for renewed focus on ``Green Movement'' which embraces yearning of Iranian people seeking freedom, human rights, and fundamental elements of democracy (see H. Res. 888), H12364 [4NO]

———condemn systematic violation of its obligation to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law (see S. Res. 355), S11594 [19NO]

———demand immediate disclosure of existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to Qom enrichment facility (see H. Res. 782), H10069 [29SE]

———ensure companies operating in the U.S. that receive Federal funds are not conducting business in Iran (see H.R. 3922), H11739 [23OC]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (see S. 908), S4806 [28AP] (see H.R. 1985), H4579 [21AP] (see H.R. 2194), H5060 [30AP]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum and develop and maintain viable military options to prevent development or deployment of nuclear weapons capability (see H.R. 3832), H11457 [15OC]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), consideration (see H. Res. 460), H5891 [20MY]

———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. 2799), S11593 [19NO]

———prohibit use of certain funds to host Iranian officials for Independence Day celebrations (see H.R. 3016), H7249 [24JN]

———provide for justice and compensation for U.S. citizens taken hostage by Iran (see H.R. 4025), H12364 [4NO]

———respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn detainment of journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events (see S. Res. 196), S6845 [19JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (see S. Res. 193), S6845 [19JN] (see H. Res. 549), H6903 [16JN] (see H. Res. 560), H7022 [18JN]

———support citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law, condemn violence against demonstrators, and rescind invitations to attend July 4th celebrations (see H. Res. 579), H7250 [24JN]

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 (see H.R. 578), H380 [15JA]

———present with a plan to establish an oil trust (see S. 351), S1057 [29JA]

Israel: making appropriations for foreign assistance (see H.R. 3160), H7946 [9JY]

———recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see S. 2737), S11205 [5NO] (see H.R. 3412), H9205 [30JY]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (see S. Con. Res. 11), S3551 [19MR] (see H. Res. 364), H4839 [27AP]

Kazakhstan: normal trade relations status (see S. 282), S719 [21JA] (see H.R. 876), H1042 [4FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn hostile rhetoric and activities towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (see H. Res. 309), H4251 [31MR]

———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1980), H4579 [21AP]

———list as a state sponsor of terrorism and ensure human rights are a prominent issue in negotiations with the U.S. (see S. 837), S4445 [20AP]

———urge the granting of clemency to Laura Ling and Euna Lee and support efforts to secure their release (see H. Res. 555), H6972 [17JN]

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 1623), H3703 [19MR]

———secure smuggling routes on the U.S.-Mexico border and better prevent the smuggling of narcotics and weapons across the border (see H.R. 2083), H4732 [23AP]

Lithuania: anniversary (see S. Res. 70), S2910 [9MR] (see H. Res. 285), H3835 [24MR]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see S. Res. 169), S6186 [4JN] (see H. Res. 486), H6013 [21MY]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 18), S4574 [22AP] (see H. Con. Res. 103), H4581 [21AP]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime: submit a report on effects on U.S. border security (see H.R. 3239), H8302 [16JY]

Mexico: reduce amount of financial assistance in response to illegal border crossings into the U.S. (see S. 91), S41 [6JA]

Middle East: anniversary of peace treaty between Egypt and Israel (see H. Res. 282), H3835 [24MR]

Money: constitutional amendment to prohibit the President from entering into any treaty or other international agreement that would adopt as legal tender in the U.S. a currency issued by a foreign entity (see H.J. Res. 41), H4026 [25MR]

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. 1976), H4523 [2AP]

National Guard: authorize availability of appropriated funds for international partnership contact activities (see S. 775), S4172 [1AP] (see H.R. 3494), H9278 [31JY]

National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 112), H4915 [28AP]

National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 717), H9280 [31JY]

National security: prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prepare for attacks using such weapons (see S. 1649), S9132 [8SE]

———restore and enhance (see S. 6), S40 [6JA]

NATO: commend role in trans-Atlantic peace and articulate a vision and strategy for the future (see H. Res. 152), H1158 [10FE]

———strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 2797), H6537 [10JN]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 690), S3784 [25MR] (see H.R. 2213), H5061 [30AP]

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act: implement developing countries assistance provisions and promote economical and environmentally sustainable means of meeting the energy demands of developing countries (see S. 1675), S9436 [16SE] (see H.R. 3774), H11166 [8OC]

Nuclear weapons: recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (see H. Res. 333), H4524 [2AP]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 1736), H4061 [26MR]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish position of Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for Trade Enforcement, a Trade Enforcement Division, and a Chief Manufacturing Negotiator (see S. 1466), S7639 [16JY]

———make certain decisions reviewable by the Court of International Trade and ensure consideration of petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights (see S. 363), S1276 [2FE]

———negotiate a remedy for the equitable border tax treatment on goods and services within the World Trade Organization (see S. 1043), S5501 [14MY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: tribute to Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation (see H. Res. 654), H8302 [16JY]

Pakistan: develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability (see H.R. 2481), H5790 [19MY]

———express condolences to friends and families of victims of bombing of U.N. World Food Program offices (see H. Res. 823), H11298 [13OC]

———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 678), H8809 [24JY]

Peace Corps: improve and expand (see S. 1382), S7070 [25JN]

Peru: cease hostile activity against indigenous peoples and engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples (see H. Res. 574), H7145 [23JN]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 204), S308 [12JA]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (see S. 80), S41 [6JA] (see S. 525), S2766 [4MR] (see S. 1232), S6452 [10JN] (see H.R. 1298), H2978 [4MR]

Population: prohibit Federal officials from expending Federal funds for population control or population planning programs or family planning activities (see H.R. 1233), H2874 [26FE]

Portugal: express gratitude for receipt of detainees released from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and support ability of former detainees to participate in local communities and Portuguese society (see H. Res. 775), H9962 [24SE]

Poverty: develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce and eliminate global poverty (see H.R. 2639), H6012 [21MY]

Power resources: improve economy and security of the U.S. by reducing dependence on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming (see S. 5), S39 [6JA]

———permit U.S. companies to participate in exploration and extraction of hydrocarbon resources from a foreign maritime exclusive economic zone contiguous to U.S. exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1918), H4520 [2AP]

Proliferation Security Initiative: recognize role in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 604), H7705 [26JN]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the U.S. (see S. 232), S388 [14JA] (see H.R. 515), H324 [14JA]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see S. 2839), S12413 [4DE] (see H.R. 1511), H3436 [16MR]

Russia: characterize trial of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and Russian judicial independence (see S. Res. 189), S6804 [18JN] (see H. Res. 588), H7705 [26JN]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit assistance (see H.R. 792), H875 [2FE]

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation: establish (see S. 473), S2473 [25FE]

Singh, Manmohan: recognize service to India and U.S. visit of Indian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 360), S11972 [21NO]

———U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 890), H12364 [4NO]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see S. 1593), S8992 [6AU] (see H.R. 4368), H15500 [16DE]

Social Security: allow an individual otherwise ineligible to travel outside the U.S. to do so for employment purposes to pay child support arrearages (see H.R. 2723), H6264 [4JN]

———require Congress to approve a totalization agreement before the agreement, giving foreign workers Social Security benefits, can go into effect (see S. 42), S40 [6JA]

———restrict totalization agreements between the U.S. and other countries and prohibit crediting of earnings from employment in U.S. by aliens not lawfully employed (see H.R. 132), H32 [6JA]

South America: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Argentina (see H. Res. 174), H1606 [13FE]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 1206), H2872 [26FE]

Taiwan: express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (see H. Res. 733), H9442 [10SE]

———tribute to accession to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (see H. Res. 887), H12288 [3NO]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H2602 [23FE]

Tariff: provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan (see S. 496), S2558 [26FE] (see H.R. 1318), H2980 [4MR]

Taxation: disallow deduction for excess non-taxed reinsurance premiums relative to U.S. risks paid to affiliates (see H.R. 3424), H9206 [30JY]

———eliminate limitation on the foreign earned income exclusion (see H.R. 1798), H4129 [30MR]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 4213), H13550 [7DE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration (see H. Res. 955), H13627 (see H. Res. 955), H14370 [8DE]

———extend look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations (see H.R. 2098), H4733 [23AP]

———impose a tax on imports from any country that employs indirect taxes upon exports and authorize compensatory payments to eligible exporters if certain U.S. trade negotiating objectives are not met (see H.R. 2927), H6972 [17JN]

———prevent the avoidance of tax on income from assets held abroad (see S. 1934), S10776 [27OC] (see H.R. 3933), H11867 [27OC]

———provide for rollover of gain from divesting certain qualified securities of businesses engaged in Iran or Sudan discouraged activities (see H.R. 3516), H9279 [31JY]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see S. 1610), S8993 [6AU] (see H.R. 2542), H6008 [21MY]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see S. 506), S2623 [2MR] (see H.R. 1265), H2923 [3MR]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 160), H34 [6JA]

Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 2930), S13883 [23DE]

———restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3611), H9806 [22SE]

Transportation: support goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths (see H. Con. Res. 74), H3437 [16MR]

Travel and tourism: require operators of international travel websites to provide information to consumers on potential health risks associated with overseas vacation destinations marketed on the website (see H.R. 3099), H7704 [26JN]

Turkey: observance of Republic Day (see H. Res. 638), H8025 [13JY]

———urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see S. Res. 356), S11594 [19NO]

———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 220), H3077 [6MR] (see H. Res. 236), H3338 [11MR]

U.N.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 146), H6306 [8JN]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 557), H380 [15JA]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: ensure any greenhouse gas emissions agreement would not harm the U.S. economy, require international inspections, or permit inequitable compliance (see H. Res. 945), H13520 [3DE]

U.N. Human Rights Council: withhold U.S. contributions (see H.R. 2376), H5484 [12MY]

U.S.-Canada Transboundary Resource Sharing Understanding: consider as international agreement for Fishery Conservation and Management Act purposes (see S. 2856), S12804 [9DE] (see H.R. 4369), H15500 [16DE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (see S. Res. 206), S7071 [25JN]

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act: exempt from certain requirements States that provide sufficient time to vote (see S. 2797), S11492 [18NO]

———modify State responsibilities (see S. 1443), S7359 [10JY]

Uzbekistan: support enforcement of certain existing domestic legislation and fulfill international commitments aimed at ending state-sponsored forced child labor (see S. Res. 99), S4311 [2AP]

Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5484 [12MY]

———uphold free, democratic, transparent, and fair elections (see H. Res. 161), H1248 [11FE]

Voting: clarify qualifications of Presidential designee responsible for collection and delivery of absentee ballots of overseas voters and establish the Overseas Voting Advisory Board (see H.R. 1659), H3747 [23MR]

———enhance and improve certain procedures relative to voting by absent members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 2823), H6617 [11JN]

———ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted (see S. 1415), S7261 [8JY]

———improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see S. 1026), S5371 [12MY] (see H.R. 2393), H5581 [13MY]

———permit States to test feasibility of using alternative methods, including advanced technologies and the Internet, to enable overseas military voters to register and vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 3473), H9277 [31JY]

———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. 2082), H4732 [23AP]

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act: technical corrections (see S. 2871), S12909 [10DE]

Western Hemisphere Energy Cooperation Forum: establish (see S. 587), S3073 [12MR]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women's rights by establishing a Dept. of State Office of International Women's Rights and a U.S. Commission on International Women's Rights (see S. 230), S337 [13JA] (see H.R. 606), H386 [16JA]

World's Fair: support full U.S. participation in the Shanghai 2010 Expo (see H. Res. 509), H6265 [4JN]

Zimbabwe: recognize threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in Zimbabwe (see H. Res. 238), H3401 [12MR]

Declarations

Black European Summit—transatlantic dialogue on political inclusion, E1633 [26JN]

Prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S.: David H. Petraeus, S6691 [17JN]

———Raymond T. Odierno, S6691 [17JN]

E-mails

Afghanistan end state and strategy: Chuck Krulak, H9306 [8SE]

Excerpts

Letters from world leaders opposed to Buy American Act provisions of H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, S1529 [4FE]

Letters

Allow poultry imports from China and implement Food Safety and Inspection Service regulation governing such imports: several organizations, H7790 [8JY]

Call for release of Liu Xiaobo: Liu Xia, E860 [2AP]

Canadian commerical seal hunting: Nancy J. Powell, Dept. of State, S3691 [24MR]

Clarify and improve procedures for executing and fulfilling foreign requests for evidence: M. Faith Burton, Dept. of Justice, S6810 [18JN]

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act: James B. Steinberg, Dept. of State, H14926, H14929 [15DE]

Convert certain Dept. of Homeland Security employees who serve overseas to a permanent appointment in competitive service: Representative Bennie Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H14888 [15DE]

———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H14888 [15DE]

Crane Conservation Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4531 [21AP]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4532 [21AP]

Dept. of State completion of Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Representative Wolf, E584 [6MR]

Determine and disclose Dept. of Defense costs incurred in travel of a Member, officer, or employee of Congress outside the U.S. for inclusion in any report on the trip: Thomas A. Schatz, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, H8161 [15JY]

Develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence in Afghanistan: Senator Specter, S9492, S9493 [17SE]

———several Representatives, H10042 [29SE]

Develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence of Armed Forces in Afghanistan: several Representatives, H13252 [18NO]

Effect of imposing $10 fee on foreign visitors to the U.S.: several foreign diplomats, S9158 [9SE]

Exempt Indonesian clove cigarettes from prohibition on sale of flavored cigarettes: Mari Elka Pangestu, Indonesia Minister of Trade, E913 [21AP]

———Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, E913 [21AP]

FAA biennial inspections of foreign aircraft repair stations: Sean O'Keefe, General Electric Co., H5919 [21MY]

Human rights abuses in Peru: Luis M. Valdivieso, E2290 [16SE]

Human rights violations in China: Representative Wolf, H1638 [23FE]

IMF funding: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5784 [21MY]

———several former National Security Advisers and cabinet members, S5665 [20MY]

Implement the worldwide interest allocation for purposes of the foreign tax credit: Thomas K. Jarrett, Deere & Co., S11098 [4NO]

Importation of prescription drugs: Margaret A. Hamburg, FDA, S12778 [9DE], S13227 [15DE]

International Science and Technology Cooperation Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6272 [8JN]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H6272 [8JN]

Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H14925 [15DE]

———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H14925 [15DE]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H14924 [15DE]

———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H14925 [15DE]

Lift Cuban travel restrictions: Senators Bill Nelson and Menendez, S2934 [10MR]

———Timothy F. Geithner, Sec. of the Treasury, S2933 [10MR]

Lifting of Cuban travel restrictions: US-Cuba Cultural Exchange (organization), E958 [23AP]

Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act: Representative Bennie Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H3766 [24MR]

———Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3766 [24MR]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H3766 [24MR]

Peace Corps funding: Senator Bond, H7885 [9JY]

Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act: Senator Reid, S10184 [7OC]

———Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, S9714 [23SE]

Radioactive Import Deterrence Act: Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H13420 [2DE]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H13420 [2DE]

Thailand repatriation of Hmong people to Laos: several Senators, S13871 [23DE]

Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast AsiaRatification: Senators McConnell, Kerry, and Lugar, S8030 [23JY]

Victims of torture treatment programs funding: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8553 [22JY]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8553 [22JY]

Lists

College and university international programs supporting Feingold amendment to H.R. 1388, Serve America Act, on Volunteers for Prosperity Program authorization, S3751 [25MR]

Companies and organizations opposed to Buy American Act provisions of H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, S1529 [4FE]

Quotes from reports and news sources opposed to Buy American Act provisions of H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, S1529 [4FE]

Quotes from world leaders opposed to Buy American Act provisions of H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, S1529 [4FE]

U.S. citizens held hostage during the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, S11079 [4NO]

Volunteer organizations supporting Feingold amendment to H.R. 1388, Serve America Act, on Volunteers for Prosperity Program authorization, S3751 [25MR]

William J. Clinton Foundation select domestic sources of contributions, S677 [21JA]

William J. Clinton Foundation select foreign sources of contributions, S677 [21JA]

Messages

Agreement Between the U.S. and United Arab Emirates Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Obama, S5817 [21MY], H5983 [21MY]

Certification of Applicable Waiver Within the Meaning of the Clean Diamond Trade Act: President Obama, S10316 [8OC], H11143 [8OC]

Certification That Export of Certain Items to China Is Not Detrimental to the U.S. Space Launch Industry: President Obama, S3161 [17MR], S4510 [21AP], H3471 [17MR], H4548 [21AP]

Certification That Export of Certain Items to the People's Republic of China Is Not Detrimental to the U.S. Space Launch Industry: President Obama, S2765 [4MR], H2957 [4MR]

Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Obama, S2764 [4MR], H2957 [4MR]

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Blocking the Property of Persons Contributing to the Conflict Taking Place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: President Obama, S10570 [20OC], H11482 [20OC]

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Cuba's Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Civilian Aircraft: President Bush, S597 [15JA], H378 [15JA]

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S5696 [20MY], H5865 [20MY]

Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity Through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE II) Act Compliance Certification: President Obama, S10519 [19OC], H11466 [20OC]

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Obama, S6578 [15JN], H6669 [12JN]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Obama, S5553 [18MY], H5674 [18MY]

National Emergency Relative to Certain Terrorists: President Bush, S597 [15JA], H370 [15JA]

National Emergency Relative to Current Existence and Risk of Proliferation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material on the Korean Peninsula: President Obama, S6992 [24JN], H7221 [24JN]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S3023 [11MR], H3330 [11MR]

National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Obama, S10519 [19OC], H11467 [20OC]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S9586 [21SE], H9744 [22SE]

National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Obama, S10775 [27OC], H11826 [27OC]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, S5280 [7MY], H5371 [7MY]

National Emergency Relative to the Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S7638 [16JY], H8274 [16JY]

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Obama, S6887 [22JN], H7091 [23JN]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S8551 [30JY], H9183 [30JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France: President Obama, S9189 [9SE]

Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty: President Obama, S4399 [2AP]

Tax Convention Treaty With New Zealand: President Obama, S6666 [16JN]

Tax Convention With Malta: President Bush, S631 [15JA]

Motions

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), H7914, H7916 [9JY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H14405, H14406 [9DE]

Press releases

Case Update—Elderly Activist Shuang Shuying Released; Reports Abuses in Prison: Human Rights in China (organization), E588 [6MR]

George Mason University Winner of AID and Higher Education for Development (organization) Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative Planning Grant Competition, E935 [22AP]

Senator Kennedy Calls for Greater Progress on Western Sahara Referendum, S10202 [7OC]

U.N. Special Rapporteur Report on Kenya: U.N. Press Center, S2467 [25FE]

Proposals

Require Dept. of State reports with respect to the holding of a referendum on self-determination for Western Sahara, S10202 [7OC]

Quotations

``Art of War'': Sun Tzu, H13375 [1DE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: assess status of the war on terrorism, H3058 [6MR]

———delay release of terror suspects, H9556 [16SE]

———develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H8392 [20JY], H8468 [21JY], H8950 [28JY], H8981 [29JY], H9416 [10SE], H9705 [17SE], H9742, H9777 [22SE], H9810 [23SE], H9915 [24SE], H9981 [25SE], H10042 [29SE], H10074 [30SE], H10437 [1OC], H10526, H11079 [7OC], H11118, H11156-H11160 [8OC], H11268, H11269 [13OC], H11302 [14OC], H11558 [21OC], H11586 [22OC], H11716, H11729, H11730 [23OC], H11771 [26OC], H11834 [27OC], H12013, H12017 [28OC], H12181 [2NO], H12225 [3NO], H12340 [4NO], H12430, H12433 [5NO], H12974, H12982 [16NO], H13010, H13037, H13056-H13062 [17NO], H13250-H13257 [18NO], H13358, H13359, H13375, H13378 [1DE], E2490 [8OC]

———history of U.S. policy, H13056-H13059 [17NO]

———promote empowerment of Afghan citizens in economic development decisions, H8066 [14JY]

———promote empowerment of women (H.R. 2214), E1031 [30AP]

———reduce drug trafficking to eliminate financial support that traffickers provide to terrorist organizations, H13542 [7DE]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H13389, H13390, H13392, H13444-H13446 [2DE], H13470, H13471, H13499 [3DE], H13543-H13548 [7DE], H13602, H13605, H13606 [8DE], H14376, H14377 [9DE], H14887, H14947, H14950, H14952-H14954 [15DE], H15415, H15485 [16DE]

———U.S. policy, H4047 [26MR], H4104 [30MR], H4720 [23AP], H5491 [13MY], H11449-H11455 [15OC]

AID: grants to support former Members of Congress travel to emerging democracies to meet with legislative branches, H6822, H6823 [16JN]

Air Force: tribute to crew of RB-47H shot down by Russia over international waters in 1960, E1595 [26JN], E1846 [20JY]

Air pollution: require the U.S. to come to agreement with India and China on emission reduction standards before implementing standards in the U.S., H7458 [26JN]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of terrorist attacks, E300 [23FE]

American International Group, Inc. (AIG): use of Government bailout funds to make payments to French banks, H3530 [18MR]

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on economy, H8884 [28JY]

American University of Beirut: tribute to Medical Center designation as magnet facility by American Nurses Credentialing Center, E2855 [1DE]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (H.R. 4284), H14831-H14835 [14DE], E3005, E3006 [15DE]

Animals: support and provide financial resources for projects of persons with expertise and conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (H.R. 411), H4533-H4537 [21AP]

Appropriations: revised allocation of spending authority to certain committees of the House, H14443 [9DE]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires, E1949 [24JY]

———anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (H. Con. Res. 156), H8340-H8342 [17JY], E1835 [17JY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H4589 [22AP], E935, E939 [22AP], E949, E950, E951, E956, E959, E969 [23AP], E993 [28AP]

Army: require public disclosure of names of students and instructors at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, H7341, H7342 [25JN], E1625 [26JN]

Australia: recognize apology offered for the mistreatment of child migrants and children in state institutionl care, E3036 [17DE]

———recognize apology offered to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing (H. Res. 242), E662 [12MR]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E102 [15JA]

Bermuda: express gratitude for receipt of Chinese Uyghurs released from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and support ability of former detainees to participate in local communities and Bermudan society (H. Res. 774), E2365 [24SE]

———payment to receive Chinese Uyghur detainees, H6820 [16JN]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (H.R. 388), H4530-H4533 [21AP]

Black European Summit: support (H. Res. 596), E1633 [26JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: address need for constitutional reform and sustained U.S. engagement in partnership with the European Union (H. Res. 171), H5440-H5443 [12MY]

———independence anniversary, E493 [26FE]

Bright, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, H2635 [25FE]

Brown, Gordon: U.S. visit of British Prime Minister, H2976, H2977 [4MR]

Budget: deficit, H11800 [27OC]

Burma: U.S. policy, E2426 [1OC]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 56), H8460-H8462 [21JY]

Canada Day: observance (H. Res. 519), H8554, H8555 [22JY], H8726 [24JY], E1742 [13JY], E1915, E1979, E1995 [24JY]

Caribbean nations: economic and social conditions outlook, E400 [25FE]

———optimism over inauguration of President Obama, E445 [25FE]

Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation: release of report relative to President Obama plan for redeployment of U.S. forces in Iraq, H3029 [5MR]

Children and youth: grant citizenship to internationally adopted children and allow unnaturalized children who are now over 18 to apply for citizenship without going through the naturalization process (H.R. 3110), E1559 [24JN]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, H6079 [3JN], H6161 [4JN], E1319 [4JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (H. Res. 489), H6040-H6051, H6052 [2JN], E1288, E1294 [3JN], E1327 [4JN]

———call for release of Liu Xiaobo, E860 [2AP]

———condemn censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of Internet filtering software and urge high-tech companies to promote Internet as tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment (H. Res. 590), H11548 [21OC]

———condemn violence against demonstrators, protect human rights, and cease suppression of media relative to conflict between Han Chinese and Uyghur ethnic groups, H8011 [13JY]

———human rights violations, H1637 [23FE], H2812 [25FE], H7832 [8JY], H8964 [29JY], H11104 [7OC], E588 [6MR]

———provide for increased funding and support for diplomacy (H.R. 2311), E1105 [7MY]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (H. Res. 226), H3307-H3315 [11MR], E682 [17MR]

———U.S. policy, H7831-H7835 [8JY], H11104-H11106 [7OC]

Climate: global warming, H14886 [15DE]

Clinton, Sec. of State: trip to Turkey, E615 [10MR]

Coal: economic impact of decreased coal production, H10436 [1OC]

Coast Guard: clarify delegation of certain functions to classification societies, H11634 [22OC]

Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative: funding, E1725 [10JY]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: proposed congressional investigation of staff and interns, H11767 [26OC]

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. 1304), H6772 [15JN]

———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against providers of interactive computer services (H.R. 2765), H6770-H6773 [15JN]

Crime: impact of illegal immigration on U.S. crime rates, H3416 [16MR]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H1138 [10FE], H3723 [23MR], H12433 [5NO], H14850 [14DE], E528 [3MR]

———increase news coverage of democracy efforts, H12986 [16NO]

———lift travel restrictions, E1439 [17JN]

———lifting of travel restrictions, E958 [23AP]

———tribute to Peace Without Borders concert, H9739 [22SE]

———U.S. policy, H6418, H6422 [10JN], H8064 [14JY], H11584 [22OC]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H8562 [22JY], E1853, E1854 [20JY], E1869, E1874 [21JY], E1883 [22JY], E1919, E1949, E1963 [24JY]

———support reunification agreement, E1761 [14JY], E1834 [17JY], E1844, E1848, E1849, E1852, E1853, E1854 [20JY], E1869, E1874 [21JY], E1919, E1949, E1963 [24JY]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics (H. Con. Res. 212), H13109-H13113 [18NO]

Day of the African Child: observance (H. Res. 550), H6832 [16JN], H8941-H8943 [28JY], H9166 [30JY], E2162 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow poultry imports from China and implement Food Safety and Inspection Service regulation governing such imports, H7790 [8JY]

———Economic Research Service funding, H7806, H7807 [8JY], E1705 [9JY]

———hunger and nutrition programs funding, H10528-H10533 [7OC]

Dept. of Commerce: International Trade Administration funding, H6896, H6897 [16JN]

Dept. of Defense: consider importance of ballistic missile defense on national security during Quadrennial Defense Review and Nuclear Posture Review, H7378 [25JN]

———determine and disclose costs incurred in taking a Member, officer, or employee of Congress on a trip outside the U.S. for inclusion in any report on the trip (H.R. 3036), H8161 [15JY]

———expand missile defense technology, H5279-H5286 [6MY], H5410 [12MY]

———modify the mandated Report on Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan to include an assessment of the role of coalition partners, H7362 [25JN]

———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S., H6548, H6549 [11JN], H6662-H6665 [12JN], H6865-H6870 [16JN], H7219 [24JN], H10413, H10415, H10417 [1OC], H11391 [15OC], E1485 [18JN]

———report on China's military power, H4001 [25MR]

———report on service members victimized by intrafamilial international child abduction and actions taken to prevent and remedy such abductions, H7372 [25JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow certain Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service (H.R. 1517), H14887-H14890 [15DE], E3033 [17DE]

———deny admission to diplomatic visa holders of countries unreasonably refusing or delaying repatriation, H6508, H6509 [10JN]

———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), H3765-H3769 [24MR], E819 [31MR]

Dept. of Justice: clarify and improve procedures for executing and fulfilling foreign requests for evidence (S. 1289), H10092-H10094 [30SE]

Dept. of State: allow payments to be made from the Rewards for Justice Program to officers or employees of foreign governments who provide information leading to capture of a targeted terrorist, H6502 [10JN]

———authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (H.R. 3328), E2122 [31JY], E2891 [3DE]

———Civilian Stabilization Initiative program funding, H6436 [10JN]

———conduct cost-benefit analysis and report on best possible use of Federal funding to reduce the smuggling and trafficking in persons, H6504 [10JN]

———conduct feasibility study for the use of passports of U.S. citizens living overseas to facilitate voting in elections and being counted in the census, H6509 [10JN]

———diplomatic and consular programs, AID, and global health programs funding, H7878, H7879 [9JY]

———donation to Waettasmeno/U.N. Development Programme Foundation, H9902 [24SE], H10045 [29SE]

———eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 2305), E1099 [7MY]

———establish Global Clean Energy Exchange Program, H6505 [10JN]

———investigate circumstances relative to injuries received by Tristan Anderson during a protest in Ni'ilin, Israel, H4105 [30MR]

———Office of Global Women's Issues funding relative to influence on abortion policy in foreign countries, H6424-H6427, H6481-H6483 [10JN], E1375, E1383 [11JN]

———permit certain foreign government officers or employees to be eligible for the Dept. of State Rewards Program (H.R. 57), E21 [6JA]

———prohibit activities in foreign countries to legalize, fund, or promote abortion except in certain cases, H6435 [10JN]

———provide financial assistance for exchange programs for women legislators in Afghanistan, H6506 [10JN]

———report on changes in treaty and U.S. laws that could help improve compliance with the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, H6494, H6495 [10JN]

———resolve issue of foreign countries preventing use of their air space by hurricane hunter airplanes, H6426 [10JN]

———tribute to human rights officers, E583 [6MR]

———work with former Soviet Union states to see that immigrants from those states are paid their earned government pensions, H6486, H6487 [10JN]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, H14463 [10DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), H7868-H7919, H7923 [9JY], H8067 [14JY], E1722 [10JY], E1737 [13JY], E1747, E1757 [14JY], E1771 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consideration (H. Res. 617), H7855-H7862 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), earmark declaration, E1642 [7JY], E1685 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), motion to recommit, H7915-H7918 [9JY]

Dept. of the Interior: coordinate with other Federal authorities to enhance U.S. ability to conserve global wildlife and biological diversity (H.R. 3086), E1613 [26JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: distribution of funds under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, H4000 [25MR]

———prohibit Troubled Asset Relief Program fund recipients from outsourcing new customer service or call center jobs to foreign companies, H407, H408 [21JA]

Developing countries: provide debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect forests and coral reefs and associated coastal marine ecosystems (H.R. 52), E8 [6JA]

Diseases: response to and preparation for potential H1N1 influenza pandemic, H5161-H5166 [5MY], H9554 [16SE], H12592 [7NO], E2872 [2DE]

Dominican Republic: tribute, E1445 [17JN]

Eastern European countries: recognize anniversary of events leading to end of the Cold War, congratulate democratic progress, and support European Union and NATO membership of eligible countries (H. Res. 892), H12540-H12544 [6NO]

Economy: impact of global financial crisis on national security, H3474 [17MR]

———impact of tariffs, H12127, H12128 [29OC]

———reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S., H13010, H13012 [17NO]

———regulation of U.S. financial markets, H4498 [2AP], H4980-H4987 [29AP]

Egypt: call for release of political prisoners, H6158 [4JN]

———U.S. policy, E1112 [11MY]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (H. Res. 761), H11542-H11545 [21OC]

———elections, H3396 [12MR], E633 [11MR]

Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, H13512 [3DE]

———provide family and medical leave to caregivers of regular component servicemembers and veterans with service-related injuries and allow exigency leave for all foreign-deployed members, E2520 [14OC]

Erdogan, Recep Tayyip: U.S. visit by Turkish Prime Minister, E2889 [3DE]

Eritrea: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism and urge U.N. Security Council to impose sanctions, H6499, H6500 [10JN], E1387 [12JN]

Europe: recognize persons of African descent (H. Res. 595), E1619 [26JN]

Eximbank: anniversary, E257 [12FE]

FAA: require biennial inspections of foreign aircraft repair stations, H5916, H5921, H5923, H5927, H5965, H5966 [21MY]

Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (H.R. 3031), E1555 [24JN]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (H.R. 1080), H9750-H9755 [22SE], E276 [13FE]

Foreign aid: develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to further promote global development (H.R. 2139), E1002 [28AP]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H2651 [25FE]

———multilateral assistance funding, H7905-H7907 [9JY]

———provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least 1 percent of U.S. gross domestic product for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs (H. Con. Res. 63), H9478 [14SE]

———provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, H3725 [23MR], H9479 [14SE], H13445 [2DE]

———restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions, H3828 [24MR], H6481, H6523, H6524, H6527 [10JN]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H84 [8JA], H1277 [12FE], H1592 [13FE], H2955 [4MR], H5638 [14MY], H7116 [23JN], H8066 [14JY], H8685 [23JY], H9305-H9308 [8SE], H9470 [14SE], H9537 [15SE], H11269 [13OC], H13257 [18NO], H13554 [8DE]

———condemn use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world and find remedies to end this practice, H6507 [10JN]

———develop objectives for U.S. policy relative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, H11149 [8OC]

———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. 252), E922, E924, E937 [22AP], E962 [23AP], E993 [28AP]

———history of U.S. international diplomacy and engagement, H13259-H13262 [18NO]

———impact of foreign interventionism, H1277 [12FE]

———national objectives priority assignments, H6129 [3JN]

———normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey, H9963 [25SE], E2287 [16SE], E2299, E2309 [17SE], E2325, E2326 [22SE], E2629 [26OC], E2668 [29OC], E2790 [17NO], E2829 [19NO], E2889 [3DE]

———promote policy of peace, H14746 [11DE], H14953 [15DE]

———support efforts to advance U.S. international diplomacy and engagement in order to restore U.S. credibility abroad, H3416 [16MR]

———U.S. policy on Liberia, Sudan, and Haiti, H3728 [23MR]

Foreign trade: access of U.S. business to markets, H5691 [18MY], H9196 [30JY]

———economic impact of tariff increase on tires from China, H9499 [15SE]

———U.S. deficit, H1013 [4FE], H5450 [12MY], H8557 [22JY], H9309 [8SE]

———withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of foreign countries that do not maintain acceptable standards of religious freedom and worker rights (H.R. 3347), H8853 [27JY]

Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide, H6435 [10JN], E1104 [7MY]

———highlight and promote worldwide (H.R. 1861), H5085 [4MY], E837 [1AP]

———highlight and promote worldwide (H.R. 3714), H14916-H14921 [15DE]

GAO: study effects of AID use of waivers under the Buy American Act for HIV test kits on U.S.-based manufacturers and availability of HIV test kits for at-risk populations in low-income countries, H6496, H6497 [10JN]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 4284), H14831-H14835 [14DE], E3005, E3006 [15DE]

George Mason University: AID and Higher Education for Development (organization) Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative Planning Grant Competition winner, E935 [22AP]

Georgia (country): initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (H. Res. 414), H9558 [16SE]

Germany: anniversary of Erbendorf, E1592 [26JN]

Ghana: U.S. policy, H7950 [10JY]

Global Child Nutrition Month: observance, E1027 [30AP]

Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing: observance (H. Con. Res. 221), E2971 [11DE]

Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations: tribute, E2819 [19NO]

Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 273), H3780-H3784 [24MR], E749 [24MR], E761, E768 [25MR], E799 [26MR], E804 [30MR], E821 [31MR]

———tribute to opening of Acropolis Museum, H7840 [9JY]

Greece, NY: anniversary of Greece Rotary Club, E111 [21JA]

Guinea: human rights violations, E2648 [28OC]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman, H6130 [3JN], H6494, H6495 [10JN]

———urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman and review procedures available to obtain the return of abducted children (H. Res. 125), H3300-H3305 [11MR], E651 [12MR]

Haiti: tribute, E1450 [17JN]

———U.S. policy, H3725, H3726, H3727, H3731 [23MR], H11434 [15OC], H12013 [28OC]

Honduras: allocation of foreign aid, H7859 [9JY]

———condemn coup d'etat, call for return of duly elected President, suspend nonhumanitarian assistance, ensure fair elections, and support mediation by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, H8795 [24JY]

———elections, H11485 [20OC], H11556 [21OC], H13470 [3DE]

———National Congress vote to reject Manuel Zelaya's return to office as President, H13604 [8DE]

———removal of President Manuel Zelaya from office, H8952 [28JY], H11729 [23OC]

———support fair and free elections and recognize such elections as an important step in the consolidation of democracy (H. Res. 749), H11082 [7OC]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum, H8952 [28JY], H9309 [8SE], H11705-H11710 [22OC], E2051 [28JY]

———U.S. policy, H11729 [23OC], H13604 [8DE]

Horticulture: extend laws governing importation of plants to plants illegally harvested outside the U.S., H12250 [3NO]

House of Representatives: report on bipartisan delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting, E35 [7JA], E569-E571 [5MR], E1087-E1089 [7MY], E1391-E1393 [12JN], E2986-E2988 [14DE]

Human rights: condemn offenders of human rights and religious freedom, H1048 [9FE], E809 [30MR]

Hungary: anniversary of accession as member of NATO, H3131 [10MR]

IMF: funding, H6240, H6241, H6258-H6260 [4JN], H6544, H6548, H6597 [11JN], H6850, H6867-H6870 [16JN], E1390 [12JN], E1485 [18JN]

———report comparing economic crises in Japan and Sweden, H1084 [10FE]

Immigration: reform, H201 [14JA], H447 [22JA], H926 [4FE], H1253 [12FE], H2611 [24FE], H2838 [26FE], H2984 [5MR], H3110 [10MR], H4587 [22AP], H4918 [29AP], H5311, H5389-H5395 [7MY], H5896 [21MY], H6159 [4JN], H7133 [23JN], H7841 [9JY], H7998 [10JY], H8433 [21JY], H8879 [28JY], H11176 [13OC], H11388 [15OC], H13036 [17NO], H14442 [9DE], E3015 [15DE]

———reform (H.R. 264), H4213 [31MR]

———reform (H.R. 4321), H14945 [15DE]

———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, H9538 [15SE]

Intellectual property: improve management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, H10436 [1OC]

International Atomic Energy Agency: release of report on Iran nuclear site, H13117 [18NO]

International Credit Union Day: observance, E2542 [15OC]

International Renewable Energy Agency: encourage U.S. membership (H. Res. 177), E280 [13FE]

International Women's Day: observance, E614 [10MR]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (H.R. 2271), H7690 [26JN], H11548 [21OC], E1327 [4JN]

Iran: anniversary of Iranian students seizing the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and holding embassy employees as hostages (H. Con. Res. 209), H12546-H12549 [6NO], H12969 [7NO]

———assess status of the war on terrorism, H94 [9JA], H9981 [25SE]

———authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (H.R. 1327), H4970 [29AP], H5313 [7MY], H9703 [17SE], H10065 [29SE], H11191-H11195, H11267 [13OC], H11302 [14OC], H13036 [17NO], H14941 [15DE], E884 [2AP], E2519, E2522, E2526, E2528, E2532 [14OC], E2554 [15OC], E2569 [16OC]

———demand immediate disclosure of existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to Qom enrichment facility (H. Res. 782), H10126 [30SE]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum, H6516 [10JN], H7869 [9JY], H8067 [14JY], H10074, H10075 [30SE]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 1985), H4970 [29AP], E918 [21AP]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H6830 [16JN], H7690 [26JN], H9558 [16SE], H9703 [17SE], H10065 [29SE], H11359 [14OC], H11725 [23OC], H11768 [26OC], H13036 [17NO], H14883, H14918-H14943, H14949, H14952, H14954 [15DE], E1033 [30AP], E1465 [17JN], E2449 [6OC], E3036, E3038, E3052 [17DE]

———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, H3418 [16MR]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H9467 [14SE], H9890-H9896 [23SE], H10074 [30SE], H11359 [14OC], H14883, H14918-H14943 [15DE], E2344 [23SE], E3036, E3038, E3052 [17DE]

———rescind Independence Day celebration invitations to Iranian diplomats, H7113 [23JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators, H7091, H7112, H7113, H7118 [23JN], H7255 [25JN], H7690 [26JN], H7919 [9JY], H13117 [18NO]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (H. Res. 549), H6819 [16JN], H6909 [17JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (H. Res. 560), H7034-H7041, H7071 [19JN], H14940 [15DE], E1505 [19JN]

———U.S. policy, H65 [7JA], H2809 [25FE], H3786 [24MR], H3840 [25MR], H9777 [22SE], H11984 [28OC], H12548 [6NO], E185 [3FE], E909 [21AP], E2483 [8OC]

Iraq: anniversary of Assyrian Democratic Movement, E912 [21AP]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H143 [9JA], H187 [13JA], H1153 [10FE], H2951, H2974-H2976 [4MR], H3030 [5MR], H3474 [17MR], H3609 [18MR], H3682, H3697-H3701 [19MR], H8295 [16JY], H11136 [8OC], H11763 [26OC], H13544 [7DE], H15485 [16DE]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts relative to awarding of contracts to U.S. corporations for extraction of Iraqi oil resources, H13038 [17NO]

———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, H3474 [17MR]

———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. 578), H7728 [7JY], E97 [15JA]

Israel: allocation of military aid, H7379, H7380 [25JN]

———recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (H.R. 3412), E2106 [31JY]

———U.S. policy, H9873 [23SE], H10062-H10067 [29SE]

Japan: urge signing of Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, H6316 [9JN]

Karzai, Hamid: inauguration as Afghanistan President for second term, E2829 [19NO]

Kazakhstan: comply with and honor oil supply contracts and ensure distribution of profits to citizens, E574 [5MR]

King, Representative Steve: report on trip to Afghanistan, H13541 [7DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn hostile rhetoric and activities towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (H. Res. 309), H6752-H6756 [15JN], E1477 [17JN]

———condemn imprisonment of American journalists, H6317, H6318 [9JN]

———condemn sentencing of American journalists, E1455 [17JN]

———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (H.R. 1980), H4971 [29AP]

———list as a state sponsor of terrorism, H6432 [10JN]

———promote respect for fundamental human rights, H5171 [6MY]

———U.S. policy, E1876 [22JY]

———urge the granting of clemency to Laura Ling and Euna Lee and support efforts to secure their release, H6908 [17JN]

Law enforcement: 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, H3306 [11MR]

———secure smuggling routes on the U.S.-Mexico border and better prevent the smuggling of narcotics and weapons across the border, H5449 [12MY], H6666 [12JN], H6830 [16JN], H11766 [26OC]

Liberia: U.S. policy, H3725, H3730 [23MR]

Liechtenstein: tax and financial crime enforcement, E2970 [11DE]

Lithuania: anniversary (H. Res. 285), H8547-H8552 [22JY], H8726 [24JY], E1931, E2009 [24JY]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 103), H5077-H5079 [4MY]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime: assessment of U.S. efforts to prevent the southbound flow of illegal funds into Central America, H6501 [10JN]

———extend membership to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (organization), E1696 [9JY]

Michigan State University: AID and Higher Education for Development (organization) Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative Planning Grant Competition winner, E932 [22AP]

Middle East: anniversary of peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, H4048 [26MR]

———anniversary of peace treaty between Egypt and Israel (H. Res. 282), H4073-H4076 [30MR], E820 [31MR]

———Israeli-Palestinian peace process, H6292 [8JN], H6319 [9JN], H6520, H6521, H6522 [10JN]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces, H6293 [8JN]

———support the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, H445 [22JA]

———water crisis, E2638 [27OC]

Mondale, Walter F.: Japan Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers award recipient, E585 [6MR]

Mongolia: democracy efforts, E1201 [19MY]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H8167, H8168 [15JY]

———impact on U.S. trade deficit, H5450 [12MY]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E463 [26FE]

National Guard: authorize availability of appropriated funds for international partnership contact activities (H.R. 3494), H9249 [31JY]

NATO: commend role in trans-Atlantic peace and articulate a vision and strategy for the future (H. Res. 152), H4076-H4078 [30MR]

———reassess U.S. membership, H7830 [8JY], H11101-H11104 [7OC]

———strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security, H7242 [24JN]

NIH: prohibit funding for certain HIV/AIDS studies, H8782, H8783 [24JY]

North Korea Freedom Week: observance, H4846 [28AP]

Norwegian Constitution Day: observance, H5586 [14MY]

Nuclear energy: shipment of plutonium mixed-oxide nuclear fuel from France to Japan, H3611 [18MR]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, H5281 [6MY], H6269 [8JN], H6518 [10JN], H8067 [14JY]

Obama, President: attandence at the Summit of the Americas, H4557 [21AP]

———evaluation of foreign policy, H4554 [21AP], H4919 [29AP]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (H.R. 1736), H6270-H6272 [8JN]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: convening of Parliamentary Assembly, E1302 [3JN]

———tribute to Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation (H. Res. 654), H8543-H8546 [22JY]

Overseas Voting Advisory Board: establish, H7369 [25JN]

Pakistan: create militant rehabilitation programs, H6572 [11JN]

———develop a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan for long-term security and stability, H6575 [11JN]

———express condolences to friends and families of victims of bombing of U.N. World Food Program offices, H10529 [7OC]

———express condolences to friends and families of victims of bombing of U.N. World Food Program offices (H. Res. 823), H11551, H11552 [21OC], E2615 [22OC]

———express sympathy to victims of women's market terror attack, E2666 [29OC]

———military funding, E2995 [14DE]

———U.S. policy, H6052 [2JN], E2564 [15OC]

PATH (organization): Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, E2226 [9SE]

Peace Corps: funding, H6488 [10JN], H7884-H7886 [9JY]

Peru: cease hostile activity against indigenous peoples and engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples (H. Res. 574), E2289 [16SE]

Poland: urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program, H6126 [3JN]

Polanski, Roman: extradition to U.S. from Switzerland, H10437 [1OC]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E1045 [4MY]

Population: prohibit Federal officials from expending Federal funds for population control or population planning programs or family planning activities (H.R. 1233), E493 [26FE]

Portugal: express gratitude for receipt of detainees released from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and support ability of former detainees to participate in local communities and Portuguese society (H. Res. 775), E2363 [24SE]

President Obama: speeches to Wall Street and G-20 summit, H10077 [30SE]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, H77 [8JA], H560 [27JA], H1062 [9FE], H1202 [11FE], H1282 [12FE], H3071, H3072 [6MR], H3996 [25MR], H4137 [31MR], H6080 [3JN], H6248 [4JN], H8311 [17JY], H12538, H12539 [6NO], H13127 [18NO], E11 [6JA]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the U.S. (H.R. 515), H13419-H13424 [2DE]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (H.R. 1511), H8552-H8554 [22JY], E1630 [26JN], E1739 [13JY]

Russia: address incidents deemed as attempts to threaten or intimidate Eastern European countries, H12541, H12544 [6NO]

———anniversary of Kitchen Debate between Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev, H8795 [24JY]

———U.S. policy, H7830-H7835 [8JY], H7923 [9JY], H11101-H11104 [7OC]

Santa Cruz County, CA: tribute to ``Follow the Women—Pedal for Peace'' event participants, E2479 [8OC]

Saudi Arabia: condemn arrest and sentencing of elderly woman for violation of religious laws, H3447 [17MR]

———prohibit assistance, H7896, H7897 [9JY]

SBA: University of Texas at Brownsville International Trade Center funding, E1834 [17JY]

Schieffer, Bob: editorial comments relative to development of a strategy for continued U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, H12257 [3NO]

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation: establish, H6436 [10JN]

Ships and vessels: improve weight percent standards relative to prohibition on the rebuilding of any vessel overseas, H11626, H11627 [22OC]

SIAS International University: anniversary, E531 [3MR]

Singh, Manmohan: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister (H. Res. 890), H13107-H13109 [18NO]

South Africa: refusal to grant visa to Dalai Lama, H3840 [25MR]

South America: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Argentina (H. Res. 174), E291 [13FE]

Sri Lanka: prohibit assistance under Foreign Military Financing Program, H7877, H7878 [9JY], E1737 [13JY]

Sudan: develop comprehensive interagency strategy to address humanitarian crisis in Darfur, H6487, H6488 [10JN], H11558 [21OC], E1382 [11JN]

———ensure human rights in Darfur, E2155 [31JY]

———humanitarian crisis in Darfur, H3724, H3727, H3729, H3731 [23MR]

———urge full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, H3724, H3727, H3729, H3731 [23MR], E2145, E2155 [31JY], E3012 [15DE]

Taiwan: anniversary of the 2-28 incident, E489 [26FE]

———express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island (H. Res. 733), H9821-H9823 [23SE]

———participation as observer in WHO, E1255 [21MY]

———tribute to improved relations with China, E1039 [30AP]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E884 [2AP]

———reaffirm U.S. commitment (H. Con. Res. 55), H3777-H3780 [24MR], H9822 [23SE], E1034 [30AP], E1183 [18MY], E1199 [19MY]

Tariff: provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan, H6568, H6572, H6577, H6578 [11JN]

———provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan (H.R. 1318), E556 [4MR]

Taxation: disallow deduction for excess non-taxed reinsurance premiums relative to U.S. risks paid to affiliates (H.R. 3424), E2111 [31JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H14385-H14407 [9DE], E2938 [10DE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration (H. Res. 955), H14379-H14383 [9DE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), motion to recommit, H14405 [9DE]

———provide for rollover of gain from divesting certain qualified securities of businesses engaged in Iran or Sudan discouraged activities, H154 [9JA]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (H.R. 190), E10 [6JA]

Terrorism: restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (H.R. 3611), H10440 [1OC]

Tobacco products: exempt Indonesian clove cigarettes from prohibition on sale of flavored cigarettes, E912 [21AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat forced labor, H3306 [11MR]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue: tribute to meeting in New York, NY, E2953 [10DE]

———tribute to meetings in Miami, FL, E71 [13JA]

———tribute to meetings in Prague, Czech Republic, E1049 [4MY]

Transportation: support goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths (H. Con. Res. 74), H9827-H9829 [23SE], E1220 [20MY], E2786 [17NO]

Treaties and agreements: ensure that any international climate change agreements protect intellectual property rights related to energy or environmental technologies, H6489, H6490 [10JN]

Turkey: condemn decision by Islamic-oriented human rights group to investigate whether war crimes and genocide were committed by Israel during conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, H1593 [13FE]

———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, E789 [26MR]

———observance of National Sovereignty and Children's Day, E978 [27AP]

U.N.: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 146), E1335 [8JN]

———human rights record of certain Human Rights Council members relative to policy towards Israel, H11557 [21OC]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (H.R. 557), H6441 [10JN]

———reform, H9741 [22SE]

———U.N. Population Fund women's reproductive health assistance funding, H7870, H7873 [9JY]

———U.N. Relief Works Agency decision to not add the Holocaust to the history curriculum in Gaza and West Bank schools after objection from Hamas, H9497 [15SE]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in China, H2651, H2652 [25FE], H3306 [11MR]

———withhold U.S. contributions, H13500 [3DE]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: impact of imposing a deadline on negotiation of greenhouse gas emissions agreement, H14885 [15DE]

———negotiation of greenhouse gas emissions agreement, H14815 [11DE], H14886 [15DE]

———upcoming congressional delegation trip, H14880 [15DE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H4691, H4692 [23AP], H5002 [30AP], H11733 [23OC], H12128-H12130 [29OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, H8169 [15JY], H12131, H12132 [29OC], H13088, H13089 [18NO], E1066 [5MY], E2790 [17NO]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: impact of Panama's designation as a tax haven on ratification, H4232, H4233 [31MR], H4691 [23AP], H5044 [30AP]

———ratification, H4692 [23AP], H5044 [30AP], H5770 [19MY]

Venezuela: uphold free, democratic, transparent, and fair elections (H. Res. 161), H1162 [11FE]

Vietnam: call for release of political prisoners, H13323 [19NO]

Vietnam Human Rights Day: observance, E1173 [14MY]

Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals, H5657 [14MY]

Voting: clarify qualifications of Presidential designee responsible for collection and delivery of absentee ballots of overseas voters and establish the Overseas Voting Advisory Board (H.R. 1659), E736 [23MR]

———ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted, H11139 [8OC]

———improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters, H6420 [10JN]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H12459 [6NO], H14448 [10DE]

Wine to Water (organization): tribute, H6818 [16JN]

Women: increase awareness of gender inequality, E301 [23FE]

———strengthen U.S. advocacy for women's rights by establishing a Dept. of State Office of International Women's Rights and a U.S. Commission on International Women's Rights (H.R. 606), E109 [16JA]

World Bank Group: International Development Association funding, H7907 [9JY]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, E1053 [4MY]

World Trade Month: observance, E1107 [7MY]

World's Fair: support full U.S. participation in the Shanghai 2010 Expo (H. Res. 509), E1308 [4JN]

Yemen: assess status of the war on terrorism, H10438 [1OC], H12144 [2NO]

Zimbabwe: power-sharing agreement, E261 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

Adkins, Brian: American Foreign Service Association Memorial Plaque Ceremony honoree, S5007 [1MY]

Afghanistan: develop a strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S9284-S9289, S9292 [11SE], S9417-S9423, S9425-S9427 [16SE], S9491 [17SE], S10158 [6OC], S10189-S10192 [7OC], S10275, S10306 [8OC], S10393, S10402 [14OC], S10474-S10476 [15OC], S10671, S10673, S10680 [22OC], S10765-S10767 [27OC], S10820-S10822, S10846 [28OC], S11014 [3NO], S11327 [10NO]

———expand national security forces, S8985 [6AU]

———run-off in Presidential election, S10566 [20OC]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S12099 [2DE], S12690 [8DE], S13414, S13422, S13427 [18DE]

———U.S. policy, S4795 [28AP]

Africa: ensure that military actions of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) against the Lord's Resistance Army are consistent with long-term political strategies and foreign policy objectives, S3067 [12MR]

———U.S. policy, S889 [27JA]

———U.S. policy relative to reducing corruption and graft practices across continent, S7551 [15JY]

Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for dairy products (S. 1783), S10438 [14OC]

AID: enhance capacity to undertake global development activities (S. 355), S1066 [29JA], S5274 [7MY], S11335 [10NO]

———establish the Health Technology Program (S. 1591), S9001 [6AU]

Albania: recognize democratic accomplishments and express hope that parliamentary elections maintain and improve the transparency and fairness of democracy (S. Res. 182), S6796 [18JN], S6854 [19JN]

American University of Afghanistan: tribute, S11484 [18NO]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (H.R. 4284), S13792 [22DE]

Animals: support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (S. 529), S2829 [5MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S4708, S4717, S4718 [24AP]

Belarus: call for release of U.S. citizen Emanuel Zeltser, S2135 [11FE]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (S. 197), S258 [9JA]

Brown, Gordon: address to joint meeting of Congress by British Prime Minister, S2734 [4MR]

Burma: human rights violations, S9427 [16SE]

———U.S. policy, S10848 [28OC]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 56), S8060, S8061 [23JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 17), S6384 [9JN]

Bush, George W.: evaluation of national security policies, S5308 [11MY]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration relative to the war on terrorism, S366-S370 [14JA]

Business and industry: disclose payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, and express that the U.S. should disclose payments for such development on Federal land (S. 1700), S9746 [23SE], S9866 [25SE], S9896 [29SE]

Canada: settle certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (S. 65), S67 [6JA]

———urge end to commercial hunt for seals (S. Res. 84), S3691 [24MR], S3778 [25MR], S5297 [7MY]

Carper, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan, S5895-S5897 [1JN]

Children and youth: grant citizenship to internationally adopted children and allow unnaturalized children who are now over 18 to apply for citizenship without going through the naturalization process (S. 1359), S7587 [16JY]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, S6027 [3JN], S6156, S6180 [4JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (S. Res. 167), S6164 [4JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (S. Res. 171), S6316, S6317 [8JN]

———condemn violence against demonstrators, protect human rights, and cease suppression of media relative to conflict between Han Chinese and Uyghur ethnic groups, S7253 [8JY]

———U.S. policy, S6164 [4JN]

Clinton, Sec. of State: trip to Africa, S9175 [9SE], S10633 [21OC]

———trip to Middle East, S2681 [3MR]

Clinton, Senator: ensure greater transparency relative to possible conflict of interest concerning the William J. Clinton Foundation in role of Sec. of State, S674-S680, S682, S684, S686-S690 [21JA]

Colombia: increase prosecution of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) members and require the Colombian Government to make reparations to victims, S2823 [5MR]

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. 449), S2342 [13FE]

Crime: address criminal and fraudulent monetary transfers using stored value cards and other electronic devices, S5426 [13MY]

Cuba: democracy efforts, S4302 [2AP]

———lift trade embargo, S3006 [11MR]

———lift travel restrictions, S2933-S2935 [10MR], S3006 [11MR], S10088-S10090 [5OC]

———lift travel restrictions (S. 428), S4529 [22AP], S12701-S12703 [8DE]

———U.S. policy, S2613-S2618 [2MR], S2664-S2667 [3MR], S2782-S2784, S2809 [5MR], S4529 [22AP], S4727 [27AP], S4909 [30AP]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, S7866 [22JY]

———support reunification agreement, S2612 [2MR]

Czech Republic: democracy efforts, S11015 [3NO]

Dept. of Defense: European missile defense systems funding, S7862 [22JY], S7977-S7983 [23JY], S9117 [8SE]

———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S., S5671-S5674 [20MY], S6484, S6485 [11JN], S6691 [17JN], S6786, S6790 [18JN]

———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S. (S. 1100), S5987, S5988 [3JN]

———prevent disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S. (S. 1285), S6742 [17JN]

———repeal sunset on authority to purchase rayon fiber from foreign sources for the purpose of making fire-resistant uniforms, S8000-S8002 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: lift ban rendering individuals having HIV inadmissible to the U.S., S7550 [15JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: impact of visa application process on transnational academic collaboration, S5226 [6MY]

———modify requirements for participation in the visa waiver program (S. 203), S309 [12JA]

———prevent Customs and Border Protection seizure of imported prescription drugs for personal use, S7305, S7306 [9JY]

———reauthorize customs facilitation and trade enforcement functions and programs (S. 1631), S9075 [7AU]

———release of Immigration and Customs Enforcement parole guidelines relative to asylum seekers, S13376 [17DE]

———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), S13886, S13887 [23DE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify and improve procedures for executing and fulfilling foreign requests for evidence (S. 1289), S6809 [18JN], S7373 [10JY]

———provide danger pay to certain Federal agents stationed in certain foreign field offices, S10280 [8OC]

Dept. of State: deny U.S. admission to any foreign government official and immediate family members if credible evidence exists of corruption relative to extraction of natural resources, S12067 [1DE]

———diplomatic and consular programs, AID, and foreign assistance programs funding, S13128 [13DE]

———establish the Global Service Fellowship Program and authorize Volunteers for Prosperity, S3750 [25MR]

———establish the Global Service Fellowship Program and authorize Volunteers for Prosperity (S. 589), S3082 [12MR]

———issue report on investments by foreign companies in Iran's energy sector, S2895 [9MR]

———release of Trafficking in Persons Report, S6695 [17JN]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S3063-S3066 [12MR], S12907 [10DE], S12991 [11DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: distribution of funds under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, S4710 [24AP]

———require Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance recipients to meet strict H-1B worker hiring standards to ensure non-displacement of U.S. workers, S1621, S1622, S1669 [5FE], S1803 [6FE]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 987), S5234 [6MY]

———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (S. 1966), S10958 [30OC], S11196 [5NO]

Diseases: preparation for potential H1N1 influenza pandemic, S10805 [28OC]

Economy: impact of subprime mortgage lending, S3967 [30MR]

———reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S., S11031 [3NO], S11094 [4NO], S11149-S11151 [5NO], S11484 [18NO]

———regulation of U.S. financial markets, S3003-S3005 [11MR], S3966-S3969 [30MR], S5582-S5588 [19MY], S9650 [22SE], S9898 [29SE], S10470 [15OC]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (S. Res. 321), S10741 [26OC], S11379 [16NO]

———U.S. policy, S13029 [11DE]

Employment: provide family and medical leave to caregivers of regular component servicemembers and veterans with service-related injuries and allow exigency leave for all foreign-deployed members (S. 1543), S8561 [30JY]

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. 153), S5622 [19MY], S6824 [18JN]

———urge governments to suspend subsidies to Airbus S.A.S., S6683 [17JN]

Eximbank: anniversary, S2226 [12FE]

Families and domestic relations: encourage development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for preservation and reunification of families and provision of permanent parental care for orphans (S. 1458), S7642 [16JY]

FDA: establish a review process that would recommend solutions for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of rare and neglected diseases in the developing world, S8620 [31JY], S8651 [3AU], S10281 [8OC]

———improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), S2692 [3MR], S6912 [23JN], S7285 [9JY], S10658 [22OC], S11396 [17NO]

———require tobacco product testing of domestic and foreign manufactured products be performed in U.S. laboratories, S6144 [4JN]

Fifth Summit of the Americas: support (S. Res. 90), S4397 [2AP]

Firearms: prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence in a foreign court (S. 1526), S8201 [28JY]

Food: ensure safety of imported food (S. 429), S2239-S2243 [12FE]

———global food assistance programs funding, S8536 [30JY]

Foreign Affairs Day: observance, S5007 [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. 384), S1679 [5FE], S7588 [16JY], S10887 [29OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S2618 [2MR], S2674, S2678 [3MR], S2788-S2795 [5MR]

———reform, S5120 [5MY]

———restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions, S955-S957, S959, S960 [28JA]

Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission: establish (S. 1528), S8202 [28JY]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S5430 [13MY], S7352 [10JY], S8981 [6AU], S9284-S9289, S9292 [11SE], S9417-S9423, S9425-S9427 [16SE], S9581 [21SE], S9944, S9970 [30SE], S10023 [1OC], S10189-S10192 [7OC]

———develop objectives for U.S. policy relative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, S5669 [20MY]

———importance of public diplomacy (S. Res. 49), S5645 [19MY]

Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to least-developed countries (S. 1141), S5846 [21MY]

———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. 594), S3088 [12MR]

———U.S. deficit, S3337 [18MR], S3754 [25MR], S4743-S4745 [27AP], S11095 [4NO]

Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide, S5367 [12MY]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 4284), S13792 [22DE]

Georgia (country): allocation of foreign aid, S5675 [20MY]

———condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity, S5214 [6MY]

German Information Center USA: tribute to efforts to commemorate anniversary of Berlin Airlift, S7133 [6JY]

Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing: observance (S. Res. 357), S11607 [19NO]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 82), S3619 [23MR], S3777 [25MR]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: urge Brazil to comply and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman (S. Res. 37), S3736 [24MR]

Health: analysis of universal health care coverage plans, S12501-S12504 [5DE]

———develop a global health strategy, S2361 [23FE]

Honduras: elections, S11167 [5NO]

———removal of President Manuel Zelaya from office, S7132 [6JY], S7170-S7172, S7174-S7176 [7JY], S7255 [8JY], S7313 [9JY], S9867 [25SE], S10045 [1OC]

———U.S. policy, S11167 [5NO]

Honolulu, HI: anniversary of sister city relationship with Hiroshima, Japan, S6577 [15JN]

Human rights: violations, S5795 [21MY]

IMF: funding, S5664-S5666 [20MY], S5782-S5787 [21MY]

———oppose loans that do not exempt certain spending by governments of heavily indebted poor countries from certain budget caps and restraints, S5675 [20MY]

Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program, S9339 [15SE]

———strengthen the economy and provide for more effective border and employment enforcement (S. 9), S46 [6JA], S153 [7JA]

———waive restrictions on admission of aliens seeking asylum who were forced to join terrorist groups or provide material support against their will, S8854 [5AU]

India: U.S. policy, S7313 [9JY]

Indonesia: elections, S7352 [10JY]

———use of peatland areas relative to effect on global warming, S2822 [5MR]

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas: ensure management of bluefin tuna fishery adheres to certain scientific advice to support conservation, recovery, and spawning efforts (S. Res. 346), S11301 [9NO]

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. 1704), S9842 [24SE]

International Women's Day: observance, S2906 [9MR]

Iran: anniversary of Iranian students seizing the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and holding embassy employees as hostages, S11079, S11090 [4NO]

———authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (S. 1065), S6634 [16JN], S9915 [29SE]

———condemn systematic violation of its obligation to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law (S. Res. 355), S11817 [19NO], S13247 [15DE]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (S. 908), S6634 [16JN], S9915 [29SE], S10518 [19OC]

———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, S9914 [29SE]

———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 (S. 2799), S14136 [24DE]

———impose sanctions (S. 3227), S7741-S7743 [21JY]

———prohibit funding for contracts with companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector, S2754, S2755 [4MR], S2807-S2809, S2814-S2816 [5MR], S8547 [30JY]

———respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn detainment of journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events, S8090 [24JY]

———respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn detainment of journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events (S. Res. 196), S6855 [19JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators, S6862 [22JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (S. Res. 193), S6854, S6855 [19JN]

———U.S. policy, S4727 [27AP]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S2646-S2648 [2MR], S3516 [19MR], S4407 [20AP]

———elections, S2124 [11FE]

———implement Iraq Study Group recommendations, S2646-S2648 [2MR]

Israel: recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (S. 2737), S11215 [5NO]

———role of the Holocaust in Israel's history and challenges of anti-Semitism, S6613 [16JN]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (S. Con. Res. 11), S3576 [19MR], S7637 [16JY], S7719, S7720 [20JY]

John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress: release of report on role of international arts and cultural exchanges in U.S. diplomacy efforts, S13377 [17DE]

Karzai, Hamid: inauguration as Afghanistan President for second term, S11589 [19NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: impose economic sanctions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition, S6155 [4JN]

———list as a state sponsor of terrorism and ensure human rights are a prominent issue in negotiations with the U.S., S6155, S6169 [4JN], S6242 [8JN]

———list as a state sponsor of terrorism and ensure human rights are a prominent issue in negotiations with the U.S. (S. 837), S6009 [3JN]

———U.S. policy, S7611, S7612 [16JY]

Lithuania: anniversary (S. Res. 70), S3033 [11MR]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 18), S4598, S4599 [22AP]

Merkel, Angela: address to joint meeting of Congress by German Chancellor, S11008 [3NO]

Meyer, Amy: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Service to America National Security and International Affairs Medal recipient, S9976 [30SE]

Middle East: support the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, S20 [6JA], S349 [13JA]

———U.S. policy, S4745 [27AP]

Mine Ban Treaty: support, S12066 [1DE]

Morocco: encourage resolution of conflict with Western Sahara and support referendum on self-determination for Western Sahara, S10200-S10202 [7OC], S12152 [2DE], S12615 [7DE]

National security: prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prepare for attacks using such weapons (S. 1649), S9135 [8SE]

———restore and enhance (S. 6), S45 [6JA], S153 [7JA]

NATO: reinforce mission in Afghanistan, S9422 [16SE]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 690), S3786 [25MR]

Nepal: human rights violations, S13376 [17DE], S13869 [23DE]

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act: implement developing countries assistance provisions and promote economical and environmentally sustainable means of meeting the energy demands of developing countries (S. 1675), S9437 [16SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of foreign policy, S4530 [22AP], S4726-S4728 [27AP], S7679 [20JY], S10045 [1OC]

———trip to China, S11402 [17NO]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction: tribute, S11286 [9NO]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: make certain decisions reviewable by the Court of International Trade and ensure consideration of petitions to enforce U.S. trade rights (S. 363), S1276 [2FE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: efforts to improve relations between Slovak Republic and Hungary, S13248 [15DE]

———report on congressional delegation trip for convening of Parliamentary Assembly and humanitarian missions, S7176 [7JY]

———results of Ministerial Meeting, S12800 [9DE]

———winter meeting of Parliamentary Assembly, S4165 [1AP]

Pakistan: U.S. policy, S4795 [28AP]

Peace Corps: improve and expand (S. 1382), S7095-S7097 [25JN]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 204), S300, S311 [12JA]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs, S5927-S5929 [2JN], S6171 [4JN], S6233, S6234, S6246, S6247 [8JN], S6415 [10JN], S7299 [9JY], S10182-S10188, S10192 [7OC], S10404 [14OC], S10687-S10689 [22OC], S10804 [28OC], S10955 [30OC], S11876 [20NO], S12546, S12547 [6DE], S12686-S12688 [8DE], S12751-S12759, S12765, S12770-S12774, S12776-S12780, S12784-S12789, S12792 [9DE], S12870-S12872 [10DE], S12978 [11DE], S13082, S13083 [12DE], S13167, S13168, S13177 [14DE], S13212, S13216, S13219, S13221-S13235, S13238, S13239 [15DE], S13622 [20DE]

———importation of prescription drugs (S. 525), S2780 [5MR]

———importation of prescription drugs (S. 1232), S6478 [10JN], S6481 [11JN], S6866 [22JN], S8216 [29JY], S9713-S9715 [23SE], S9898 [29SE]

Power resources: improve economy and security of the U.S. by reducing dependence on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming (S. 5), S45 [6JA], S153 [7JA]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France: ratification, S12350 [3DE]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, S1836 [6FE]

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation: establish (S. 473), S2479 [25FE], S2646 [2MR]

Singh, Manmohan: recognize service to India and U.S. visit of Indian Prime Minister (S. Res. 360), S11976 [21NO]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, S11015 [3NO]

Somalia: U.S. policy, S8980 [6AU], S12802 [9DE]

Sotomayor, Sonia M.: evaluation of nomination to be Supreme Court Justice relative to use of foreign law by U.S. judges, S8819, S8823 [5AU]

Specter, Senator: report on trip to United Kingdom, Israel, Syria, Austria, Belgium, Norway, and Iceland, S287 [12JA]

Sri Lanka: U.S. policy, S6180 [4JN]

Sudan: call for peace in Darfur region, S255 [9JA], S5804 [21MY]

———U.S. policy, S10768 [27OC]

———urge full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, S255 [9JA], S5804 [21MY]

Supreme Court: ruling on release of Chinese Uyghurs from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S10620, S10621 [21OC]

———Samantar v. Yousuf decision allowing a Federal cause of action to be filed against a former government official now living in the U.S. under the Torture Victims Protection Act, S13869 [23DE]

Syria: President Obama's decision to send ambassador, S7031 [25JN]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S13872 [23DE]

———implement the worldwide interest allocation for purposes of the foreign tax credit, S11097 [4NO]

———prevent the avoidance of tax on income from assets held abroad (S. 1934), S10785 [27OC]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (S. 1610), S9010 [6AU]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S4868 [29AP], S11096 [4NO]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (S. 506), S2624-S2638 [2MR]

Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (S. 2930), S13885 [23DE]

Thailand: repatriation of Hmong people to Laos, S13870 [23DE]

Travel and tourism: effect of imposing $10 fee on foreign visitors to the U.S., S9154-S9158, S9160-S9162 [9SE]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S630 [15JA], S4399 [2AP], S6666 [16JN], S9189 [9SE]

Tunisian American Day: observance, S5552 [18MY]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay, S10987 [2NO]

———urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (S. Res. 356), S11606 [19NO]

U.N.: release of U.N. Special Rapporteur Report on Kenya, S6026 [3JN]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in China, S2618 [2MR], S2674, S2678 [3MR], S2788-S2795 [5MR]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: negotiation of greenhouse gas emissions agreement, S12799 [9DE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, S6873 [22JN]

———ratification (S. Res. 206), S7100-S7102 [25JN]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification, S11487 [18NO]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, S5795-S5797 [21MY]

Voting: ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted, S7832, S7837 [22JY], S7965-S7967 [23JY], S10679-S10682 [22OC]

———improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (S. 1026), S5375 [12MY]

Western Hemisphere Energy Cooperation Forum: establish (S. 587), S3079 [12MR]

World Refugee Day: observance, S6844 [19JN]

Yemen: U.S. policy, S8857 [5AU], S8980 [6AU]

Reports

State Dept. Views on Developments in Peru, E2290 [16SE]

Thwarted Terror Plots Against the U.S. Since September 11, 2001: Heritage Foundation, S370 [14JA]

Trip to United Kingdom, Israel, Syria, Austria, Belgium, Norway, and Iceland: Senator Specter, S287-S291 [12JA]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Renewal of Import Restrictions Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 17), S8038 [23JY]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 17) (S. Rept. 111-63), S8269 [29JY]

Commend Countries That Passed Laws for Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes, and Encourage Other Countries To Pass Such Laws: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 153), S6649 [16JN]

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2799) (S. Rept. 111-99), S11593 [19NO]

Condemn All Forms of Anti-Semitism and Reaffirm Support for the Mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 11), S4309 [2AP]

Condemn Assault of Women and Killing of Political Protesters in Guinea, Support Inquiry and Prosecution, and Consider Punitive Measures Against Officials Found To Be Complicit: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 345), S11492 [18NO]

Consideration of H.R. 3081, Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 617) (H. Rept. 111-193), H7836 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 955) (H. Rept. 111-364), H13627, H14370 [8DE]

Crane Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 388) (S. Rept. 111-54), S7699 [20JY]

Customs and Border Protection Employees Serving Under Overseas Limited Appointment Conversion to a Permanent Appointment in Competitive Service: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1517) (H. Rept. 111-373), H14876 [14DE]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3081) (H. Rept. 111-187), H7703 [26JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1434) (S. Rept. 111-44), S7317 [9JY]

Freedom of the Press Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1739), S13458 [18DE]

Global Food Security Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 384) (S. Rept. 111-19), S5435 [13MY]

Great Cats and Rare Canids Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 529) (S. Rept. 111-52), S7699 [20JY]

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1080) (H. Rept. 111-228), H8808 [24JY]

Importance of Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 49), S5281 [7MY]

International Science and Technology Cooperation Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 1736) (H. Rept. 111-128), H6008 [21MY]

Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2194) (H. Rept. 111-342), H13385 [1DE]

Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. 1415), S7639 [16JY]

Military Voting Protection Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 2393) (H. Rept. 111-281), H10455 [1OC]

Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 730), S13382 [17DE]

Prohibit Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Defamation Judgments and Certain Foreign Judgments Against Providers of Interactive Computer Services: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2765) (H. Rept. 111-154), H6805 [15JN]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-4), S12069 [1DE]

Radioactive Import Deterrence Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 515) (H. Rept. 111-348), H13465 [2DE]

Recognize Democratic Accomplishments of Albania and Express Hope That Parliamentary Elections Maintain and Improve the Transparency and Fairness of Democracy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 182), S6649 [16JN]

Support Fifth Summit of the Americas: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S4061 [31MR]

Transmit Intelligence Assessment Titled ``Rightwing Extremism—Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment'': Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 404) (H. Rept. 111-134), H6262 [4JN]

U.S. Science Envoys Appointment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 838), S5281 [7MY]

Urge Canada To End Commercial Hunt for Seals: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 84), S5281 [7MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Radioactive Import Deterrence Act: Salt Lake County, UT, Council, H13421 [2DE]

Support goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths: American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials, E1220 [20MY]

Resolutions of ratification

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With France, S12069 [1DE], S12350 [3DE]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), H7916 [9JY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H14406 [9DE]

Statements

Develop Strategy for Continued U.S. Military Presence in Afghanistan: Senator Specter, S9493-S9495 [17SE]

Different Discussion About Aid: Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, H6488 [10JN]

Humanitarian Situation in Sri Lanka: Gordon Duguid, Dept. of State, H3413 [16MR]

Immigrants and the Economy: Fiscal Policy Institute, H14442 [9DE]

Iranian Nuclear Aspirations: Mohamed ElBaradei, International Atomic Energy Agency, H14936 [15DE]

IRPSA Hurts Iranian People, Undermines International Unity on Iran: National Iranian American Council, H14930 [15DE]

Korea-U.S. Alliance Partnership: Representative Burton, E1066-E1068 [5MY]

Meeting With King Mohammed VI of Morocco: Edward M. Kennedy, S10202 [7OC]

Prison Experience: Shuang Shuying, E588 [6MR]

Referendum on Self-Determination for Western Sahara: Edward M. Kennedy, S10200 [7OC]

Regulation of U.S. Financial Markets: Gary Gensler, S5585 [19MY]

Representative Maloney Selected as Congressional Anti-Slavery Champion: Dorchen Leidholdt, Sanctuary for Families (organization) Center for Battered Women's Legal Service, E150 [27JA]

Support of Amendment Promoting Implementation of Peace Plan in the Western Sahara: Edward M. Kennedy, S10201 [7OC]

Tibetan National Uprising Day Anniversary: Dalai Lama, H3310-H3312 [11MR]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 63d Meeting of Delegations From the U.S. and the European Parliament: Several Delegates, E72 [13JA]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 66th Meeting of Delegations From the U.S. and the European Parliament: Several Delegates, E1049 [4MY]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 67th Meeting of Delegations From the U.S. and the European Parliament: Several Delegates, E2953-E2955 [10DE]

Travel Restrictions Imposed on Ayman Nour by Egyptian Authorities: Ayman Nour, E2709 [4NO]

U.S. Policy Towards El Salvador Relative to the FMLN, Temporary Protected Immigration Status, Money Transfers and U.S. National Security, E633 [11MR]

U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Visit to Turkey Upon the Invitation of Turkey Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan, E615 [10MR]

Studies

Moving Forward—A Renewed Role for American Arts and Artists in the Global Age: Michael F. DiNiscia, Thomas M. McIntyre, and Ruth Ann Stewart, John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress, S13377-S13379 [17DE]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H14443 [9DE]

Public debt held by foreigners, H1203 [11FE]

Revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Ways and Means (House), H14443 [9DE]

Summary of concerns regarding H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act: Americans for Peace Now (organization), H14931 [15DE]

Testimonies

By Cracking Down on Heresies, the Government Reduces Venues for Religious Activities in Rural Areas: Wang Guangze, E2676 [2NO]

Challenges Rights Defense Attorneys in China Face and Its Future Prospect: Li Fangping, E2694 [3NO]

Expecting the Second Transformation of China's Religious Policies: Cao Zhi, E2676-E2678 [2NO]

On the Religious Case in Shanxi and the Status of Religious Freedom in China: Dai Jinbo, E2693 [3NO]

Rule of Law in China: Jiang Tianyong, E2671 [29OC]

Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement: Amir Osman, Save Darfur Coalition, E2155 [31JY]

———Ezekiel L. Gatkuoth, E2145-E2147 [31JY]

———John Prendergast, Enough Project (organization), E2120 [31JY]

———Roger Winter, E2088 [29JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 55, reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan Relations Act, H3777 [24MR]

H. Con. Res. 74, support goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths, H9827 [23SE]

H. Con. Res. 103, support goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day, H5077 [4MY]

H. Con. Res. 156, Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires anniversary, H8340 [17JY]

H. Con. Res. 209, Iranian students seizing the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and holding embassy employees as hostages anniversary, H12546 [6NO]

H. Con. Res. 212, recognize anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia that overthrew communist rule and reaffirm bonds of friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and the Slovak and Czech Republics, H13110 [18NO]

H. Res. 125, urge Brazil to comply with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman and review procedures available to obtain the return of abducted children, H3300 [11MR]

H. Res. 152, commend NATO role in trans-Atlantic peace and articulate a vision and strategy for the future, H4076 [30MR]

H. Res. 171, address need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and sustained U.S. engagement in partnership with the European Union, H5440 [12MY]

H. Res. 226, recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue, H3307 [11MR]

H. Res. 273, Greece independence anniversary, H3780 [24MR]

H. Res. 282, Egypt and Israel peace treaty anniversary, H4073 [30MR]

H. Res. 285, Lithuania anniversary, H8547 [22JY]

H. Res. 309, condemn Democratic People's Republic of Korea's hostile rhetoric and activities towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations, H6752 [15JN]

H. Res. 489, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, H6040 [2JN]

H. Res. 519, Canada Day observance, H8554 [22JY]

H. Res. 550, Day of the African Child, H8941 [28JY]

H. Res. 560, support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators in Iran, H7034 [19JN]

H. Res. 617, consideration of H.R. 3081, Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs appropriations, H7855 [9JY]

H. Res. 654, tribute to Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation, H8543 [22JY]

H. Res. 733, express condolences in the aftermath of the typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the Taiwan island, H9821 [23SE]

H. Res. 761, shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas in El Salvador anniversary, H11542 [21OC]

H. Res. 823, express condolences to friends and families of victims of bombing of U.N. World Food Program offices in Pakistan, H11551 [21OC]

H. Res. 890, U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, H13107 [18NO]

H. Res. 892, recognize anniversary of events in Eastern Europe leading to end of the Cold War, congratulate democratic progress, and support European Union and NATO membership of eligible countries, H12540 [6NO]

H. Res. 955, consideration of H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act, H14379 [9DE]

H.J. Res. 56, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act renewal of import restrictions, H8460 [21JY]

H.R. 388, Crane Conservation Act, H4530 [21AP]

H.R. 411, Great Cats and Rare Canids Act, H4533 [21AP]

H.R. 515, Radioactive Import Deterrence Act, H13419 [2DE]

H.R. 730, Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act, S13886 [23DE], H3765 [24MR]

H.R. 1080, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act, H9751-H9754 [22SE]

H.R. 1327, Iran Sanctions Enabling Act, H11191 [13OC]

H.R. 1511, victims of torture treatment programs funding, H8552 [22JY]

H.R. 1517, allow certain Dept. of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service, H14887 [15DE]

H.R. 1736, International Science and Technology Cooperation Act, H6270 [8JN]

H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, H14921 [15DE]

H.R. 2765, prohibit court recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against providers of interactive computer services, H6770, H6771 [15JN]

H.R. 3714, Freedom of the Press Act, H14916 [15DE]

H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act, H14385-H14397 [9DE]

H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preference Act extension, H14831 [14DE]

H.R. 4284, Generalized System of Preferences extension, H14831 [14DE]

S. 5, Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act, S45 [6JA]

S. 6, Restoring America's Power Act, S45 [6JA]

S. 9, Stronger Economy, Stronger Borders Act, S46 [6JA]

S. 65, Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. settlement, S68 [6JA]

S. 197, Crane Conservation Act, S259-S261 [9JA]

S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program To Secure America Act, S310 [12JA]

S. 204, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act, S311 [12JA]

S. 355, Increasing America's Global Development Capacity Act, S1066 [29JA]

S. 429, Ending Agricultural Threats—Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act, S2240-S2242 [12FE]

S. 473, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act, S2480, S2483 [25FE]

S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, S2693-S2705 [3MR]

S. 587, Western Hemisphere Energy Compact, S3079-S3082 [12MR]

S. 594, Agriculture Smart Trade Act, S3089 [12MR]

S. 690, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization, S3786 [25MR]

S. 838, U.S. Science Envoys appointment, S4515 [21AP]

S. 987, International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act, S5234-S5236 [6MY]

S. 1026, Military Voting Protection Act, S5376 [12MY]

S. 1141, Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies (TRADE) Act, S5847 [21MY]

S. 1285, Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act, S6742 [17JN]

S. 1289, Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act, S7373 [10JY], H10092 [30SE]

S. 1526, No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act, S8201 [28JY]

S. 1591, 21st Century Global Health Technology Act, S9002 [6AU]

S. 1610, American Shipping Reinvestment Act, S9011 [6AU]

S. 1675, Energy Development Program Implementation Act, S9438 [16SE]

S. 1700, Energy Security Through Transparency Act, S9746 [23SE]

S. 1783, Dairy COOL Act, S10438 [14OC]

S. Con. Res. 11, condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, S3575 [19MR], S7719-S7721 [20JY]

S. Con. Res. 18, support goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day, S4587, S4599 [22AP]

S. Res. 7, urge Brazil to comply with the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman, S2164 [11FE]

S. Res. 24, commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China, S998 [28JA]

S. Res. 37, urge Brazil to comply with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and return Sean Goldman to David Goldman, S3938 [26MR]

S. Res. 49, importance of public diplomacy, S2345 [13FE], S5645 [19MY]

S. Res. 70, Lithuania anniversary, S2913 [9MR], S3034 [11MR]

S. Res. 82, Greece independence anniversary, S3618, S3619 [23MR]

S. Res. 84, urge Canada to end commercial hunt for seals, S3691 [24MR], S5297 [7MY]

S. Res. 90, support Fifth Summit of the Americas, S4005 [30MR], S4397 [2AP]

S. Res. 99, support Uzbekistan enforcement of certain existing domestic legislation and fulfill international commitments aimed at ending state-sponsored forced child labor, S4386 [2AP]

S. Res. 136, initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Georgia (country), S5295 [7MY]

S. Res. 153, 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, S5622 [19MY], S6824 [18JN]

S. Res. 167, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, S6050 [3JN]

S. Res. 169, work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, S6215 [4JN]

S. Res. 171, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, S6273, S6317 [8JN]

S. Res. 182, recognize democratic accomplishments in Albania and express hope that parliamentary elections maintain and improve the transparency and fairness of democracy, S6475 [10JN]

S. Res. 182, recognize democratic accomplishments of Albania and express hope that parliamentary elections maintain and improve the transparency and fairness of democracy, S6854 [19JN]

S. Res. 189, characterize trial of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and Russian judicial independence, S6817 [18JN]

S. Res. 193, support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators in Iran, S6848, S6855 [19JN]

S. Res. 196, respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn detainment of journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events in Iran, S6849, S6855 [19JN]

S. Res. 206, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement ratification, S7100 [25JN]

S. Res. 311, initiate negotiations with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to enter into a free trade agreement with the U.S. and prevent bilateral issues with Burma from deterring such negotiations, S10372 [13OC]

S. Res. 316, Affirmation of the U.S. Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, S10644 [21OC]

S. Res. 321, shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas in El Salvador anniversary, S10737, S10741 [26OC]

S. Res. 345, condemn assault of women and killing of political protesters in Guinea, support inquiry into, and prosecution for, violence, and consider punitive measures against officials found to be complicit, S11292 [9NO]

S. Res. 346, ensure International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas management of bluefin tuna fishery adheres to certain scientific advice to support conservation, recovery, and spawning efforts, S11293, S11301 [9NO]

S. Res. 355, condemn Iran's systematic violation of its obligation to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law, S11605, S11817 [19NO]

S. Res. 356, urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki in Turkey without condition or further delay, S11606 [19NO]

S. Res. 357, Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing, S11607 [19NO]

S. Res. 360, recognize service to India and U.S. visit of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, S11973, S11976 [21NO]

S. Res. 387, Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing, S14138 [24DE]

S.J. Res. 17, approve renewal of import restrictions on Burma, S6384 [9JN]