PEACE

Addresses

Israeli Concerns Relative to Iranian Nuclear Threat, Right of Self-Defense Against Terrorism, and Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, E2414-E2416 [1OC]

Rotary—Pathbuilder to Peace: John Brademas, S5808-S5811 [21MY]

Articles and editorials

As My Son Goes to War, I Am Fully Israeli at Last, E95 [15JA]

Can We Give to Gaza Without Giving to Hamas?, S2892 [9MR]

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

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

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

U.S. Must Act Now in Gaza, H110 [9JA]

World War II Vet Urges ``Secretary of Peace'', E87 [14JA]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: condemn ongoing attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army, support those who have suffered, and protect civilians from further attacks (see H. Res. 542), H6743 [12JN]

Antarctic Treaty: anniversary of signing (see S. Res. 365), S12070 [1DE] (see H. Con. Res. 51), H1520 [12FE]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 2743), S11205 [5NO] (see H.R. 4051), H12587 [6NO]

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

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: tribute (see H. Res. 535), H6618 [11JN]

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]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H920 [3FE]

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

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]

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

———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]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 603), H7705 [26JN]

George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (see H. Res. 528), H6538 [10JN]

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]

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

International Criminal Court: commend for issuing a warrant for arrest of Sudanese President Omar H.A. al-Bashir and express hope that this will be a step towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region (see H. Res. 241), H3401 [12MR]

International Fund for Ireland (organization): prohibit U.S contributions (see H.R. 2915), H6971 [17JN]

International relations: recognize bilateral peace efforts of Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 32), H90 [8JA]

Israel: call on both sides to implement immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and allow unrestricted humanitarian access (see H. Res. 66), H382 [15JA]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (see S. Res. 10), S212 [8JA] (see H. Res. 34), H90 [8JA]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip and condemn the end of the ceasefire by Hamas (see S. Res. 6), S43 [6JA] (see H. Res. 37), H162 [9JA]

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]

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

Mitchell, George J.: support appointment as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace (see H. Res. 130), H1045 [4FE]

NATO: anniversary (see S. Res. 20), S826 [26JA]

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

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

———tribute to NATO School (see H. Res. 527), H6538 [10JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of President Obama for peace (see H. Res. 864), H11739 [23OC]

Order of Knights of Pythias (fraternal organization): support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 63), H325 [14JA]

Peace Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 274), S9555 [17SE]

Somalia: support lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery (see H. Res. 859), H11712 [22OC]

U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 867), H11740 [23OC]

———support goals and ideals of the Office on Sport for Development and Peace (see H. Res. 633), H8008 [10JY]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see S. 1067), S5614 [19MY] (see H.R. 2478), H5790 [19MY]

World March for Peace and Nonviolence: tribute to participants and organizers (see H. Res. 948), H13520 [3DE]

Letters

Resettlement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the U.S. funding: Michael C. Polt, Dept. of State, S2927 [10MR]

U.N. Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip: Alec Brook-Krasny, New York State Assembly, S10957, S10958 [30OC]

———several Israeli human rights organizations, H12240 [3NO]

Messages

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

Press releases

Ros-Lehtinen, Boehner, Cantor, McCotter, Pence Question Omnibus Funding for UN Palestinian Agency Partnering With Banks Targeted by U.S.: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), S2893 [9MR]

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

Proposals

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

Remarks in House

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution, H7872 [9JY]

Antarctic Treaty: anniversary of signing (H. Con. Res. 51), H10106-H10108 [30SE], E2501 [8OC]

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: tribute (H. Res. 535), H8940, H8941 [28JY], H9166 [30JY], E1632 [26JN]

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

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]

Democracy: commend the peaceful transition of Presidential power by a democratically-elected government, H393 [21JA]

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

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

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]

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

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (H. Res. 603), H11323-H11325 [14OC], E2540 [15OC]

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]

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, H8795 [24JY]

———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]

International Criminal Court: commend for issuing a warrant for arrest of Sudanese President Omar H.A. al-Bashir and express hope that this will be a step towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region (H. Res. 241), E664 [12MR]

Israel: support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, E257 [12FE], E983 [27AP]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (H. Res. 34), H82 [8JA], H93, H94, H95-H113, H142, H152, H157 [9JA], H313, H315 [14JA], H373 [15JA], E56, E62 [9JA], E68, E74 [13JA], E83, E91 [14JA], E95 [15JA], E108 [16JA], E118, E119 [21JA], E176 [2FE]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip and condemn the end of the ceasefire by Hamas, H24 [6JA], H40, H53, H55, H65, H67 [7JA], H74 [8JA], H200, H299, H311-H317 [14JA], E9, E13 [6JA], E29, E33 [7JA], E43, E46, E47 [8JA]

———U.S. policy, H9905 [24SE]

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]

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]

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

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]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, H3645 [19MR]

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

Sudan: ensure human rights in Darfur, E2155 [31JY]

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

U.N.: condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip, H11356 [14OC], H11433 [15OC], H13500 [3DE], E2295 [16SE], E2350 [23SE], E2388 [29SE]

———condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (H. Res. 867), H12217, H12220, H12232-H12244 [3NO], E2709, E2711, E2715 [4NO], E2727, E2730 [5NO], E2751 [9NO], E2771 [16NO]

———prohibit funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency intended for Gaza Strip reconstruction from benefiting Hamas, H5601 [14MY]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army, H5866 [20MY]

Walnut Creek, CA: anniversary of Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center, E2526 [14OC]

World March for Peace and Nonviolence: tribute to participants and organizers (H. Res. 948), E2891 [3DE]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: condemn ongoing attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army, support those who have suffered, and protect civilians from further attacks, S10633 [21OC]

Antarctic Treaty: anniversary of signing (S. Res. 365), S12089 [1DE]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (S. 2743), S11217 [5NO]

Dept. of State: Global Peace Operations Initiative and Africa Contigency Operations Training and Assistance Program funding, S12907 [10DE]

Georgia (country): condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity, S5214 [6MY]

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]

Israel: prohibit funding for reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip unless the Dept. of State certifies that none of the funds will be diverted to Hamas, S2861 [6MR], S2892-S2895, S2901 [9MR]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (S. Res. 10), S181-S183, S188, S194 [8JA], S300 [12JA], S324, S326, S349 [13JA], S594 [15JA]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip and condemn the end of the ceasefire by Hamas, S23-S25 [6JA], S154 [7JA]

Middle East: support the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, S20 [6JA], S349 [13JA]

Morocco: encourage resolution of conflict with Western Sahara and support referendum on self-determination for Western Sahara, S10200-S10202 [7OC], S12152 [2DE], S12615 [7DE]

NATO: anniversary, S4301 [2AP]

———anniversary (S. Res. 20), S4227 [1AP]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, S3156, S3157 [17MR]

———reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict, S3156 [17MR]

Palestinians: prohibit funding for resettlement from the Gaza Strip to the U.S., S2861 [6MR], S2889, S2893-S2895 [9MR], S2927 [10MR]

Peace Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 274), S9571 [17SE]

Sri Lanka: support transition to sustainable peace, protect civil society and media, facilitate access of humanitarian operations, and retain democratic principles, S1428 [3FE], S6026 [3JN]

Sudan: call for peace in Darfur region, S255 [9JA], S5804 [21MY]

———urge full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, S255 [9JA], S5804 [21MY]

U.N.: Russian endorsement of Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip, S10957 [30OC]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (S. 1067), S5616 [19MY], S11403 [17NO]

Reports filed

Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1067) (S. Rept. 111-108), S13251 [15DE]

NATO Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 20), S4061 [31MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Condemn Escalation of Violence and Call for Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip: U.N. Security Council, S325 [13JA]

Statements

Meeting With King Mohammed VI of Morocco: Edward M. Kennedy, S10202 [7OC]

Referendum on Self-Determination for Western Sahara: Edward M. Kennedy, S10200 [7OC]

Support of Amendment Promoting Implementation of Peace Plan in the Western Sahara: Edward M. Kennedy, S10201 [7OC]

Summaries

U.N. Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, E2751 [9NO]

Testimonies

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. 51, Antarctic Treaty signing anniversary, H10107 [30SE]

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. 34, support Israel's right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, H95 [9JA]

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

H. Res. 273, Greece independence anniversary, H3780 [24MR]

H. Res. 282, Egypt and Israel peace treaty anniversary, H4073 [30MR]

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. 535, tribute to Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, H8940 [28JY]

H. Res. 603, Mohandas K. Gandhi birth anniversary, H11323 [14OC]

H. Res. 867, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip, H12232 [3NO]

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]

S. Res. 6, support Israel's right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip and condemn the end of the ceasefire by Hamas, S148 [6JA]

S. Res. 10, support Israel's right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, encourage certain actions by Hamas, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, S183, S235 [8JA]

S. Res. 20, NATO anniversary, S846 [26JA], S4227 [1AP]

S. Res. 82, Greece independence anniversary, S3618, S3619 [23MR]

S. Res. 274, support goals and ideals of Peace Day, S9568, S9571 [17SE]

S. Res. 357, Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing, S11607 [19NO]

S. Res. 365, Antarctic Treaty signing anniversary, S12072, S12089 [1DE]

S. Res. 387, Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing, S14138 [24DE]