INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS related term(s) Conferences

Addresses

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

International Women of Courage Awards: Ambiga Sreenevasan, H3414 [16MR]

———Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, H3413 [16MR]

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]

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

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

Amendments

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]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S794 [22JA], S1472 [3FE], S2347 [13FE], H5768 [19MY]

Articles and editorials

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

Alternative History of China, H6046 [2JN]

Arms Control Amnesia, S7346 [10JY]

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

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

Blame America First, S7345 [10JY]

Bush Account of a Leak's Impact Has Support, S6435 [10JN]

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

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

Clinton Reiterates U.S. Commitment to `Robust' Rights Agenda, H3415 [16MR]

Clinton Strikes Blow for North's Human Rights, S3770 [25MR]

Clinton—U.S. Wary of Growing Burmese, North Korean Military Cooperation, S7760 [21JY]

Cooling World, H14948 [15DE]

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

Erring on the Side of Incaution, H9895 [23SE]

Exiled to English, H6046 [2JN]

Jews Remain Stymied in Efforts To Reclaim Art Looted by Nazis, S7226 [8JY]

Jose Padilla Makes Bad Law—Terror Trials Hurt the Nation Even When They Lead to Conviction, S6436 [10JN]

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

N. Korea's Hard-Labor Camps—On the Diplomatic Back Burner, S7758-S7760 [21JY], E1877 [22JY]

N.Y. Lawyer Convicted of Aiding Terrorists, S6435 [10JN]

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

Obama Administration Preparing Incentives Package for North Korea, S7844 [22JY]

Obama and the Politics of Concession—Iran and Russia Put Obama to the Test Last Week, and He Blinked Twice, H9896 [23SE]

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

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

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

Russia's Response to U.S. Missile Defense Shield Shift, S9526 [17SE]

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

Scientists Predict Massive Global Cooling, H3638 [18MR]

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

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

Three Kernels of Corn—State Department Has More Pressing Concerns Than a Modern-Day Gulag, S3768 [25MR]

Tiananmen—Days To Remember, H6044 [2JN]

Toward a Nuclear-Free World, S5991 [3JN]

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

U.S. To Shelve Nuclear-Missile Shield—Defense Plans for Poland, Czech Republic To Be Dropped as Iran Rocket Threat Downgraded; Moscow Likely To Welcome Move, S9526 [17SE]

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

Woman the Mullahs Fear, E117 [21JA]

World Free of Nuclear Weapons, S5990 [3JN]

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

Bills and resolutions

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

———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]

Ambassador's Fund for Strategic Exchanges: establish (see H.R. 2985), H7085 [19JN]

American Sail Training Association: tribute (see S. Res. 158), S5820 [21MY] (see H. Res. 197), H2874 [26FE]

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

APEC Business Travel Program: establish to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards to business and Government leaders engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business (see S. 1633), S8993 [6AU] (see H.R. 3192), H8024 [13JY]

Armed Forces: recognize performance, repeal authorization of use, and require congressional reauthorization to continue deployment relative to Iraq war (see H.R. 66), H30 [6JA]

Arms control: prevent entrance or extension of any agreement with Russia that would jeopardize U.S. deterrence capability relative to other countries' deployment of a nuclear arsenal (see H. Con. Res. 217), H13520 [3DE]

———reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 1653), H3705 [19MR]

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]

Broadcasting: reorganize U.S. international broadcasting (see H.R. 363), H158 [9JA]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see S. Res. 178), S6364 [9JN] (see H. Res. 538), H6743 [12JN]

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

Climate: adopt a target of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies and ensure the flexibility of such policies (see H. Res. 865), H11739 [23OC]

———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]

———ensure any treaty or agreement made to address climate change protects intellectual property rights for clean energy and environmental technology (see S. Res. 379), S13383 [17DE]

———reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance and investment (see S. 2835), S12322 [3DE]

Coast Guard: assist in the defense of U.S. mariners and vessels against piracy and ensure traditional right of self-defense of those vessels against piracy (see H.R. 2984), H7085 [19JN]

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

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 22), H37 [6JA]

Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H484 [22JA]

———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 64), H30 [6JA]

Cuba: provide for certain requirements relative to the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility (see S. 291), S719 [21JA] (see H.R. 1069), H1604 [13FE]

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

Dept. of State: establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see S. 1563), S8681 [3AU]

———establish and maintain existing libraries and resource centers at U.S. diplomatic and consular missions to provide information about U.S. culture, society, and history (see H.R. 909), H1044 [4FE]

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

———submit a report on improving cybersecurity (see S. 1438), S7359 [10JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Antigua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to provide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud victims (see S. Res. 362), S12008 [30NO]

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

Disasters: express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes, tsunami, and typhoons in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, and support relief efforts to survivors (see S. Res. 305), S10162 [6OC]

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]

Ecology and environment: eliminate obstacles to proliferation of technologies and services that science has proven are necessary to address the most pressing environmental problems (see H. Res. 628), H8008 [10JY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H11458 [15OC]

Europe: express that France and other member states of NATO and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to Russia (see H. Res. 982), H15502 [16DE]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 416), S2144 [11FE] (see H.R. 981), H1246 [11FE]

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

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

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

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

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 375), H159 [9JA]

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

Great Britain: encourage return of Parthenon Marbles to Grecce (see H. Con. Res. 122), H5399 [7MY]

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: 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]

Hazardous substances: condemn and encourage prohibition on transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) material by ship in international waters and urge countries to reprocess such material within their own borders (see H. Res. 402), H5169 [5MY]

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 416), H5399 [7MY]

———grieve for loss of life during the Third Reich, continue efforts for tolerance and justice, and honor transparency, accountability, rule of law, and struggle for freedom and human rights (see H. Con. Res. 7), H71 [7JA]

———increase global stability and security by reducing number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked (see H.R. 72), H30 [6JA]

Intelligence services: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, limit use of certain interrogation techniques, prohibit interrogation by contractors, and notify International Red Cross of detainees (see S. 147), S43 [6JA] (see H.R. 374), H159 [9JA]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 3129), H7836 [8JY]

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 Conference on Population and Development: provide for continued support of the Program of Action (see H. Res. 947), H13520 [3DE]

International Criminal Court: support U.N. Security Council referrals of certain situations to the Court, cooperate with investigations and prosecutions, and participate in Assembly of States Parties (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4523 [2AP]

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (see H. Res. 929), H13354 [19NO]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 931), H13354 [19NO]

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

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Res. 194), H2874 [26FE]

Iran: allow telephone communication by and facilitate reunification with the families of detained U.S. hikers (see S. Con. Res. 45), S10162 [6OC]

———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]

———grant consular access by Switzerland to detained U.S. hikers, allow telephone communication, and facilitate reunification with their families (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9653 [22SE] (see H. Con. Res. 189), H9807 [22SE]

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

———release religious prisoners, continue U.N. oversight of religious freedoms, and support democracy and human rights efforts (see H. Res. 33), H90 [8JA]

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]

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 imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations (see H. Res. 557), H7022 [18JN]

———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]

———impose certain sanctions as a result of the detonation of a nuclear explosive device (see H.R. 3423), H9205 [30JY]

———redesignate as a state sponsor of terrorism, impose sanctions, and require reports on status of nuclear weapons program and counterproliferation efforts (see S. 1416), S7261 [8JY]

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]

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]

Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H5711 [18MY]

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]

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

———commend efforts to teach the history of both Israelis and Palestinians to students in Israel and the West Bank to foster mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance (see H. Res. 511), H6265 [4JN]

Multilateral development banks: authorize U.S. participation in, and appropriations for, African Development Fund and Mulitlateral Debt Relief Initiative, require budgetary disclosures, and endorse certain principles (see S. 955), S5013 [1MY]

National security: recognize the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 16), H162 [9JA]

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), H1158 [10FE]

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

———support membership of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, and welcome further partnership with Serbia (see S. 1559), S8681 [3AU]

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

NOAA: develop a research program that assists understanding of past, assesses present, and predicts future human-induced and natural processes of abrupt climate change (see S. 1667), S9326 [14SE]

Nuclear weapons: reduce number and accessibility and prevent proliferation, and direct a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger and universal education (see H. Res. 278), H3834 [24MR]

———strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (see H.R. 1208), H2872 [26FE]

———strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Syria (see H.R. 485), H195 [13JA]

OAS: withhold U.S. contributions if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation unless the President certifies Cuba has satisfied certain conditions (see H.R. 2687), H6154 [3JN]

Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (see H. Res. 989), H15502 [16DE]

Olympic Day: observance (see S. Res. 178), S6364 [9JN] (see H. Res. 538), H6743 [12JN]

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

Pakistan: condemn release of Abdul Q. Khan, who operated an illicit nuclear proliferation network, require accounting of activities of network, and condition assistance on nonproliferation commitments (see H. Res. 164), H1520 [12FE]

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

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]

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

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

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 837), H921 [3FE]

Russia: condition continued membership in the G8 on compliance with international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards (see H. Con. Res. 61), H2835 [25FE]

Ships and vessels: ensure traditional right of self-defense of U.S. mariners against acts of piracy (see H.R. 3376), H9054 [29JY]

Sri Lanka: ensure safety and release of internally displaced persons in camps, call for independent operation and oversight of such camps, and allow foreign access to oversee rebuilding efforts (see H. Res. 711), H9280 [31JY]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7445 [25JN]

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: continue to make defense articles and services available in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (see H. Res. 927), H13354 [19NO]

———express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H11457 [15OC]

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

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

———anniversary of adoption of Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic of Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (see H. Res. 929), H13354 [19NO]

———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]

———prohibit funding for U.N. Headquarters Building renovation or reconstruction project unless the U.N. adopts best practices in contracting and procurement (see H.R. 196), H35 [6JA]

———prohibit use of U.S. contributions to pay or reimburse the legal expenses of officers or employees charged with malfeasance (see H.R. 1072), H1605 [13FE]

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

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

———terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 1146), H2631 [24FE]

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. Fish and Wildlife Service: authorize Wildlife Without Borders Program (see H.R. 3198), H8099 [14JY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): provide for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such Protocol (see S. 2727), S11118 [4NO]

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]

Ukraine: recognize democratic progress, support free and transparent Presidential election, respect independence and territorial integrity, and support creation of a free market economy (see S. Res. 385), S13785 [22DE]

United Arab Emirates: restrict nuclear cooperation (see H.R. 364), H158 [9JA]

Universal Children's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 928), H13354 [19NO]

Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 872), H11868 [27OC]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 624), S3163 [17MR] (see H.R. 2030), H4686 [22AP]

World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 215), H13353 [19NO] (see H. Con. Res. 216), H13385 [1DE] (see H. Res. 930), H13354 [19NO]

World Bank: authorize U.S. participation in replenishment of resources of the International Development Association (see S. 954), S5013 [1MY]

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

World Pneumonia Day: observance (see H. Res. 863), H11739 [23OC]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 124), S4964 [30AP]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 81), S3609 [23MR]

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]

Executive orders

Review and disposition of individuals detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and closure of detention facilities: President Obama, H6940 [17JN]

Guidelines

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty renewal negotiations—guidelines to protect U.S. interests: several arms control and nonproliferation experts, S7344 [10JY]

Histories

Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act (S. 147), S158 [7JA]

Letters

Dept. of Justice report on CIA detention and interrogation program: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S4562 [22AP]

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

IMF funding: 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]

Increase assistance to developing countries in order to assist adaptation and implementation of international climate change policies: several Representatives, E3050 [17DE]

Participation of Jay P. Lefkowitz in Six Party Talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to discuss human rights violations: Jay P. Lefkowitz, S3769 [25MR]

———Senator Brownback, S3769 [25MR], S4486 [21AP]

Release of prisoners of conscience detained or imprisoned in China: Speaker Pelosi, H6043 [2JN]

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

Resolve claims relative to Holocaust-era looted cultural assets: Senator Specter, S7227 [8JY]

Russian arms control policies: Michael C. Polt, Dept. of State, S6235 [8JN]

———Senator Kyl, S6235 [8JN]

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]

U.S. nuclear deterrent: Nuclear Weapons Council, S7347 [10JY]

U.S. v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Murbarah Bin Attash, Ramzi Bin Al Shibh, Ali Abd Al-Aziz Ali, Mustafa Ahmed Adam Al-Hawsawi: Stephen R. Henley, S3125 [17MR]

———several detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S3125 [17MR]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty renewal negotiations and U.S. missile defense plans: several Senators, S7341 [10JY]

Lists

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

Cosponsors of H. Res. 511, commend efforts to teach the history of both Israelis and Palestinians to students in Israel and the West Bank to foster mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance, E1310 [4JN]

Key prisoners in China who should be released, H6043 [2JN]

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

Prefaces

Dept. of Justice Report on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: Senator Rockefeller, S4562 [22AP]

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]

Questions and answers

Committee on Armed Services hearing on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Six Party Talks on human rights violations: Senator Brownback and Christopher R. Hill, S3769 [25MR]

Remarks in House

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

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn statements regarding Israel, H4667 [22AP], H4757 [27AP], H4970 [29AP]

———speech at U.N., H9872 [23SE], H9902, H9903, H9918 [24SE], H9979 [25SE]

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

Allami, Suaad: Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award recipient, H3318 [11MR]

American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists: tribute to Durban II Counter-Conference, E963 [23AP], E976 [27AP]

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

Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 1653), E723 [19MR]

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to participation in the International Election Monitors Institute, H6823 [16JN]

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

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

Boise, ID: tribute to organizers and volunteers of Special Olympics World Winter Games, E1008 [29AP]

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]

Caribbean Community (CARICOM): participation in Haiti Donor's Conference, E1554 [24JN]

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (H. Res. 538), H8546, H8547 [22JY], H8726 [24JY], E1991 [24JY]

———rejection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, H10492 [6OC]

China: human rights violations, H6042-H6049 [2JN], E2671 [29OC], E2693 [3NO]

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

Climate: address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments, H14450 [10DE]

———characterization of e-mails stolen from University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit, H13510, H13511 [3DE], H13608-H13613 [8DE]

———global warming, H2953 [4MR], H3631-H3638 [18MR], H3821, H3823, H3824 [24MR], H5377 [7MY], H5573 [13MY], H5769 [19MY], H5807 [20MY], H6406-H6412 [9JN], H7133-H7141 [23JN], H7840 [9JY], H8289 [16JY], H13444 [2DE], H13608, H13620-H13625 [8DE], H14378 [9DE], H14846 [14DE], H14886, H14948 [15DE], E2923 [10DE]

———increase assistance to developing countries in order to assist adaptation and implementation of international climate change policies, E3049 [17DE]

Clinton, Sec. of State: tribute to role in promotion of human rights agenda in U.S. foreign policy, H3413 [16MR]

———trip to Turkey, E615 [10MR]

Coast Guard: assist in the defense of U.S. mariners and vessels against piracy and ensure traditional right of self-defense of those vessels against piracy, H11635 [22OC]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: access to appropriate space for public hearings, briefings, and other events in Capitol, H7048, H7049 [19JN]

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

Congressional Progressive Caucus: national objectives priority assignments, H433-H440 [21JA]

Cuba: human rights violations, H13111 [18NO], H14950 [15DE]

———provide for certain requirements relative to the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, H9032 [29JY], H11408 [15OC]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: hunger and nutrition programs funding, H10528-H10533 [7OC]

———McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H7803 [8JY]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H2612 [24FE], H6418 [10JN], H6796-H6799 [15JN], H9042 [29JY], H9744 [22SE], H10076 [30SE], H11735 [23OC]

———decision to reallocate proposed European land-based missile defense system to ship-based system in North and Mediterranean Seas, H9673 [17SE], H9871, H9872, H9890-H9896 [23SE], H9902, H9916, H9918, H9920 [24SE], H9982-H9993 [25SE], H10066 [29SE], H11113, H11147 [8OC]

———embark military personnel on U.S.-flagged vessels carrying Government-impelled cargo in areas of high risk of piracy, H7365, H7366 [25JN]

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

———proposal to place U.S. missile defense sites in Poland and the Czech Republic, H154 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: cybersecurity information infrastructure funding, H11405 [15OC]

Dept. of State: appoint special envoy to Sudan, H1214 [11FE], H2934 [4MR], H3724, H3727 [23MR], H9478 [14SE]

———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]

———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]

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

———report on U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan To Eliminate Racial Discrimination, H6500, H6501 [10JN]

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]

Ecology and environment: eliminate obstacles to proliferation of technologies and services that science has proven are necessary to address the most pressing environmental problems (H. Res. 628), H13614 [8DE]

Economy: impact of depreciation of the U.S. dollar, H11983 [28OC]

———impact of free enterprise economic system, H5568-H5572 [13MY], H9990-H9993 [25SE], H11776 [26OC]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (H. Res. 838), H11827-H11830 [27OC], E2700 [3NO]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E147 [27JA]

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]

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]

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

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

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

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

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]

Hazardous substances: condemn and encourage prohibition on transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) material by ship in international waters and urge countries to reprocess such material within their own borders (H. Res. 402), H5388 [7MY]

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (H. Res. 416), E1108 [7MY]

———increase global stability and security by reducing number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked, H6435 [10JN]

Human Rights Day: observance, H14950 [15DE]

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

———prohibit funding for the Dept. of the Treasury to negotiate an agreement in contravention of certain laws, H7907, H7908 [9JY]

Intelligence services: account for contradictory testimony by Director of National Intelligence relative to assessment of Iranian nuclear threat, H10412 [1OC]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, limit use of certain interrogation techniques, prohibit interrogation by contractors, and notify International Red Cross of detainees (H.R. 374), E59 [9JA]

International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold U.S. contribution equal to nuclear technical cooperation provided to Iran, Syria, Sudan, and Cuba, H6483 [10JN]

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

International Women's Day: support goals (H. Res. 194), H3305-H3307, H3312, H3318 [11MR], E656, E661 [12MR], E667 [16MR]

Iran: allow telephone communication by and facilitate reunification with the families of detained U.S. hikers (S. Con. Res. 45), H11830-H11832 [27OC]

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

———human rights violations, H7255 [25JN], H11984 [28OC], E117 [21JA]

———respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, H153 [9JA], H3418 [16MR]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapons attack on Halabja, Kurdistan, E668 [16MR]

———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]

———human rights violations, E2997 [14DE]

———human rights violations at Camp Ashraf, H9039 [29JY], H14946, H14954 [15DE], E1150 [14MY]

Israel: address humanitarian crisis resulting from conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, H39 [7JA], H73 [8JA], H93, H101 [9JA], H169 [13JA], H327 [15JA]

———revocation of arms export licences by Great Britain, H8067 [14JY]

———support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations, H6490-H6492 [10JN], E1400 [12JN]

———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]

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E574 [5MR]

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]

———human rights violations, H4971 [29AP], H5171 [6MY]

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]

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

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]

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]

———call for release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah, H7380 [25JN]

———commend efforts to teach the history of both Israelis and Palestinians to students in Israel and the West Bank to foster mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance (H. Res. 511), E1310 [4JN]

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

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

———water crisis, E2638 [27OC]

———withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority pending denouncement of terrorism, support of civil liberties, and recognition of Israel's right to exist, H5145 [5MY], H5275 [6MY], H5598 [14MY]

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

National security: prohibit funding to implement Executive order relative to closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6941, H6942 [17JN]

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]

Nazarbayev, Nursultan: recognize offer by Kazakhstan President to host nuclear fuel bank, E1052 [4MY]

Netanyahu, Benjamin: speech at U.N., H10413 [1OC]

Nuclear weapons: strengthen legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by Iran (H.R. 1208), H7690 [26JN], E1093 [7MY]

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

———evaluation of foreign policy, H9989-H9993 [25SE], H10076 [30SE]

———Executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, H4667 [22AP], H4757 [27AP], H5173 [6MY], H5650, H5651 [14MY], H5692 [18MY], H5896 [21MY], H6294-H6298 [8JN]

———executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, H472 [22JA]

———tribute to speech in Cairo, Egypt, H6293 [8JN], E1401 [12JN]

Olympic Day: observance (H. Res. 538), H8546, H8547 [22JY], H8726 [24JY], E1991 [24JY]

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]

Pakistan: condemn release of Abdul Q. Khan, who operated an illicit nuclear proliferation network, require accounting of activities of network, and condition assistance on nonproliferation commitments (H. Res. 164), H6576 [11JN]

Pelosi, Speaker: statements on CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists, H5703, H5704 [18MY], H6830 [16JN], H7121-H7127 [23JN]

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: anniversary of accession to NATO, H9916 [24SE]

Qaddafi, Muammar: speech at U.N., H9902, H9903 [24SE], H9979 [25SE]

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 837), H3115, H3116, H3129 [10MR], E641 [11MR], E1163 [14MY]

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

———tribute to Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, E2912 [8DE]

Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) Security Platform for the 21st Century: call for adoption (H. Res. 227), H3036 [5MR]

Ships and vessels: limit liability relative to acts of self-defense of U.S. mariners and vessels against acts of piracy, H11721-H11723 [23OC]

Sri Lanka: ensure safety and release of internally displaced persons in camps, call for independent operation and oversight of such camps, and allow foreign access to oversee rebuilding efforts (H. Res. 711), H12252-H12254 [3NO], E2717 [4NO]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (H. Con. Res. 159), H8883, H8946-H8948 [28JY], H9038 [29JY]

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

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

———participation in the World Health Assembly, E1052 [4MY], E1099 [7MY], E1166 [14MY], E1188 [18MY], E1231 [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]

Task Force on the Prevention of Illicit Small Arms Trafficking in the Western Hemisphere: include Sec. of Defense as a member, H6485 [10JN]

Turkey: condemn rise in anti-Semitism, E203 [4FE]

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

———anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, E2961 [10DE]

———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]

———ensure that there is full public transparency and fiscal accountability for the U.S. contribution to the U.N. Development Program, H6432 [10JN]

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

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

———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.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. Fish and Wildlife Service: authorize Wildlife Without Borders Program (H.R. 3198), E1755 [14JY]

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

Vietnam: human rights violations, H6160 [4JN], H6977 [18JN], H10413 [1OC]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation, H7860, H7874 [9JY]

———enhance implementation (H.R. 2030), H4588 [22AP], H6309 [9JN], H6438 [10JN], E936 [22AP]

World AIDS Day: observance, H13359, H13374, H13375 [1DE], H13445 [2DE], E2870 [2DE]

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

World Pneumonia Day: observance (H. Res. 863), H12254-H12256 [3NO]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, H5085 [4MY]

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

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: impact of U.S. military efforts on stability of Pakistan, S8980 [6AU]

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]

APEC Business Travel Program: establish to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards to business and Government leaders engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business (S. 1633), S9029 [6AU]

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

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

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

Chicago, IL: encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, S6643 [16JN], S6700 [17JN], S9975 [30SE]

———encourage selection by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (S. Res. 178), S6390 [9JN]

China: human rights violations, S4658-S4660 [23AP], S8164, S8189 [28JY]

Climate: global warming, S197-S202 [8JA], S248-S250 [9JA], S692 [21JA], S3057-S3061 [12MR], S7043-S7047 [25JN], S8228 [29JY], S9117 [8SE], S9648 [22SE], S9706-S9710 [23SE], S10457 [15OC]

———increase assistance to developing countries in order to assist adaptation and implementation of international climate change policies, S13456 [18DE]

———reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance and investment (S. 2835), S12333 [3DE], S12799 [9DE]

Clinton, Sec. of State: trip to Africa, S9175 [9SE], S10633 [21OC]

———trip to Middle East, S2681 [3MR]

Commission on the Strategic Posture of the U.S.: arms control policy recommendations, S6235-S6238 [8JN]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): report on investigation into treatment of detainees in U.S. custody, S4504-S4506 [21AP]

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: ratify, S4727 [27AP]

Congo, Democratic People's Republic of the: U.N. report on violations of sanctions, arms embargo, and human rights, S13030 [11DE]

Cuba: human rights violations, S12900, S12901 [10DE], S13026, S13028 [11DE]

Cyprus: support reunification agreement, S2612 [2MR]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6238, S6247-S6249 [8JN], S6320, S6325-S6327 [9JN], S6417, S6430-S6438, S6440, S6478 [10JN]

———decision to reallocate proposed European land-based missile defense system to ship-based system in North and Mediterranean Seas, S9495, S9525, S9544 [17SE], S9767 [24SE], S10046-S10050 [1OC], S10393 [14OC], S10518 [19OC], S10667, S10684 [22OC]

———Missile Defense Agency Net Centric Airborne Defense Element (NCADE) Program funding, S10053 [1OC]

———two-stage ground-based interceptor missile research, development, testing, and evaluation funding, S10046-S10050 [1OC], S10155, S10156 [6OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: impact of visa application process on transnational academic collaboration, S5226 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: report on CIA detention and interrogation program, S4561 [22AP]

Dept. of State: establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (S. 1563), S8685 [3AU]

———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]

Disasters: express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes, tsunami, and typhoons in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, and support relief efforts to survivors (S. Res. 305), S10167 [6OC]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy, S11172 [5NO]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S892 [27JA]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (S. 416), S2153-S2155 [11FE]

Fifth Summit of the Americas: support (S. Res. 90), S4397 [2AP]

Food: global food assistance programs funding, S8536 [30JY]

Foreign aid: funding for development programs in Pakistan and Afghanistan, nuclear nonproliferation, fighting global AIDS, and promoting sustainable development, S4118, S4119, S4146, S4162-S4164 [1AP]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S2618 [2MR], S2674, S2678 [3MR], S2788-S2795 [5MR]

———restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions, S955-S957, S959, S960 [28JA]

Foreign policy: importance of arms control policies, S690 [21JA], S2661 [3MR], S5989 [3JN]

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

Government: investigate actions of Bush administration relative to national security and use of executive power in counterterrorism effort, S2461-S2463 [25FE], S4302 [2AP]

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]

Haidar, Aminatou: condemn deportation to the Canary Islands by Morocco relative to conflict with Western Sahara, S12152 [2DE], S12615 [7DE]

Health: develop a global health strategy, S2361 [23FE]

Hill, Christopher R.: allegations of failure to address human rights violations during talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, S4431-S4434 [20AP], S4476-S4479, S4481-S4488, S4491-S4498 [21AP]

IMF: funding, S5664-S5666 [20MY]

Intelligence services: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, limit use of certain interrogation techniques, prohibit interrogation by contractors, and notify International Red Cross of detainees (S. 147), S132 [6JA], S157-S161 [7JA]

———investigate the application of enhanced interrogation techniques on suspected terrorists to gain intelligence information, S6359-S6361 [9JN]

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]

Iran: allow telephone communication by and facilitate reunification with the families of detained U.S. hikers, S12516 [5DE], S13873 [23DE]

———allow telephone communication by and facilitate reunification with the families of detained U.S. hikers (S. Con. Res. 45), S10168 [6OC], S11984 [30NO], S13352 [17DE]

———political reform, S11090 [4NO]

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]

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]

Kenya: human rights violations, S2467 [25FE], S3365 [18MR], S4664 [23AP], S6026 [3JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, S3767-S3771 [25MR]

———redesignate as a state sponsor of terrorism, S7757-S7761, S7763-S7765 [21JY], S7842-S7847 [22JY]

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]

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

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]

NATO: anniversary, S4301 [2AP]

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

———reinforce mission in Afghanistan, S9422 [16SE]

NOAA: develop a research program that assists understanding of past, assesses present, and predicts future human-induced and natural processes of abrupt climate change (S. 1667), S9329 [14SE]

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

Obama, President: evaluation of foreign policy, S10045 [1OC]

———executive order to close all overseas CIA detention facilities for terror suspects, S780 [22JA]

———Executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, S3124-S3126 [17MR], S3326 [18MR], S4470 [21AP], S4710 [24AP], S4726, S4732 [27AP], S4836 [29AP], S4907, S4911-S4915 [30AP], S5002 [1MY], S5045 [4MY], S5098 [5MY], S5308, S5311 [11MY], S5341 [12MY], S5418-S5420 [13MY], S5459-S5463, S5476 [14MY], S5596 [19MY], S5667-S5669 [20MY], S6150 [4JN], S6395 [10JN], S7679, S7680 [20JY]

———executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, S779, S780 [22JA]

Olympic Day: observance (S. Res. 178), S6390 [9JN]

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]

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

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 837), S6741 [17JN]

Russia: importance of arms control policies, S6235 [8JN], S11969 [21NO]

———U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty renewal negotiations and U.S. missile defense plans, S7341-S7348 [10JY], S7983-S7985 [23JY]

Supreme Court: decision in Boumediene v. Bush on right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, S4624 [23AP]

Syria: President Obama's decision to send ambassador, S7031 [25JN]

———solicit assistance to facilitate release of detained U.S. hikers in Iran, S13352 [17DE]

Taxation: implement the worldwide interest allocation for purposes of the foreign tax credit, S11097 [4NO]

Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia: ratification, S8029 [23JY]

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]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in China, S2618 [2MR], S2674, S2678 [3MR], S2788-S2795 [5MR]

———withhold U.S. contributions if U.N. implements or imposes taxation on any U.S. persons, S2679 [3MR], S2806, S2813 [5MR]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: negotiation of greenhouse gas emissions agreement, S12799 [9DE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): provide for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such Protocol, S11969 [21NO]

———provide for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such Protocol (S. 2727), S11141 [5NO], S12409 [4DE]

———renewal negotiations and U.S. missile defense plans, S10501-S10504 [19OC]

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]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (S. 624), S3185 [17MR]

World AIDS Day: observance, S12069 [1DE], S12153 [2DE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 124), S4912, S4996, S4997 [30AP]

World War II: resolve claims relative to Holocaust-era looted cultural assets, S7226 [8JY]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 81), S3617 [23MR]

Reports

Adherence to and Compliance With Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments: Dept. of State, S7347 [10JY]

CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: Dept. of Justice, S4563-S4566 [22AP]

Russian Compliance With Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments: Dept. of State, S10503 [19OC]

State Dept. Views on Developments in Peru, E2290 [16SE]

Reports filed

African Development Fund Replenishment Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 955) (S. Rept. 111-51), S7639 [16JY]

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]

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]

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 837), S6542 [11JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 837) (H. Rept. 111-28), H3143 [10MR]

START I Treaty Inspections and Monitoring Protocol Continuation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2727) (S. Rept. 111-100), S11883 [20NO]

Support Fifth Summit of the Americas: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S4061 [31MR]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Water Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 81), S8192 [28JY]

U.S. Mariner and Vessel Protection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 111-386), H15508 [23DE]

World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 954) (S. Rept. 111-50), S7639 [16JY]

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]

Humanitarian situation of Camp Ashraf residents: European Parliament, E1150 [14MY]

Statements

Humanitarian Situation in Sri Lanka: Gordon Duguid, Dept. of State, H3413 [16MR]

Joint Understanding on U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty Renewal Negotiations: President Obama and Dmitry Medvedev, President of Russia, S7345 [10JY]

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]

Third Totalitarian Threat: Richard Schifter, E963-E965 [23AP]

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]

Summaries

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

Testimonies

Challenges Rights Defense Attorneys in China Face and Its Future Prospect: Li Fangping, E2694 [3NO]

Negotiation of Nuclear and Human Rights Issues With the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Christopher R. Hill, S4432 [20AP], S4486 [21AP]

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]

Texts of

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

H. Con. Res. 55, reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan Relations Act, H3777 [24MR]

H. Con. Res. 103, support goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day, H5077 [4MY]

H. Con. Res. 159, Darfur, Sudan genocide declaration anniversary, H8946 [28JY]

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. 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. 194, support goals of International Women's Day, H3305 [11MR]

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. 538, encourage selection of Chicago, IL, by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and observe Olympic Day, H8546 [22JY]

H. Res. 654, tribute to Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation, H8543 [22JY]

H. Res. 711, ensure safety and release of internally displaced persons in Sri Lankan camps, call for independent operation and oversight of such camps, and allow foreign access to oversee rebuilding efforts, H12252 [3NO]

H. Res. 838, U.S. visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, H11827 [27OC]

H. Res. 863, World Pneumonia Day, H12254 [3NO]

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]

H.R. 837, Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY, H3115 [10MR]

S. 147, Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act, S133 [6JA]

S. 416, Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act, S2154 [11FE]

S. 624, Water for the World Act, S3186-S3188 [17MR]

S. 1633, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act, S9029 [6AU]

S. 1667, Abrupt Climate Change Research Act, S9330 [14SE]

S. Con. Res. 18, support goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day, S4587, S4599 [22AP]

S. Con. Res. 40, grant consular access by Switzerland to detained U.S. hikers in Iran, allow telephone communication, and facilitate reunification with their families, S9682 [22SE]

S. Con. Res. 45, allow telephone communication by and facilitate reunification with the families of U.S. hikers detained by Iran, H11830 [27OC]

S. Con. Res. 45, allow telephone communication by and facilitate reunification with the families of U.S. hikers detained in Iran, S10166, S10168 [6OC]

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. 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. 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. 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. 81, support goals and ideals of World Water Day, S3617 [23MR]

S. Res. 90, support Fifth Summit of the Americas, S4005 [30MR], S4397 [2AP]

S. Res. 124, World Press Freedom Day, S4979, S4997 [30AP]

S. Res. 158, tribute to American Sail Training Association, S5876 [21MY]

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. 178, encourage selection of Chicago, IL, by the International Olympic Committee to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and observe Olympic Day, S6387, S6390 [9JN]

S. Res. 305, express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes, tsunami, and typhoons in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, and support relief efforts to survivors, S10165, S10167 [6OC]

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. 362, Dept. of the Treasury direction of U.S. representatives to the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Antigua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to provide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud victims, S12012 [30NO]

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

S. Res. 379, ensure any treaty or agreement made to address climate change protects intellectual property rights for clean energy and environmental technology, S13394 [17DE]

S. Res. 385, recognize democratic progress of Ukraine, support free and transparent Presidential election, respect independence and territorial integrity, and support creation of a free market economy, S13790 [22DE]