DEMOCRACY

Addresses

Detention of Chinese Democracy Advocate, Wang Bingzhang, by China: Ti-Anna Wang, E2 [6JA]

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

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

Appointments

House Democracy Assistance Commission, H6545 [11JN]

Articles and editorials

Alternative History of China, H6046 [2JN]

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

Exiled to English, H6046 [2JN]

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

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

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

Promise of Emerging Democracies, E2285 [16SE]

Some Friends, E636 [11MR]

Tiananmen—Days To Remember, S6027 [3JN], H6044 [2JN]

Woman the Mullahs Fear, E117 [21JA]

Bills and resolutions

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

———commend the Five Million Afghan Women Campaign, ensure full participation of women in elections, and encourage U.S. support for women's awareness of governance and political participation (see S. Res. 251), S9078 [7AU]

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]

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]

Aung San Suu Kyi: call for release by Burmese Government, hold tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, restore democracy and freedoms, and recognize human rights for Burmese citizens (see H. Res. 898), H12587 [6NO]

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]

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

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]

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

Congress 2014 Commission: establish (see H.R. 3972), H12140 [29OC]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (see S. Con. Res. 35), S8094 [24JY]

Cuba: express solidarity with writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and call for release of Cubans imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press (see S. Res. 149), S5502 [14MY]

———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]

———insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before increasing U.S. trade and tourism (see H. Con. Res. 132), H5891 [20MY]

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 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]

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: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H2875 [26FE]

Election Assistance Commission: establish an American Democracy Index to measure and improve the quality of voter access to polls and voter services in Federal elections (see H.R. 4033), H12456 [5NO]

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

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

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see S. Res. 328), S10924 [29OC] (see S. Res. 332), S10991 [2NO] (see H. Con. Res. 207), H12288 [3NO] (see H. Res. 496), H6075 [2JN]

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

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]

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

Hungary: condemn awarding of national radio licenses to politically-connected companies and encourage respect for rule of law, fair treatment of foreign investors, and maintenance of a free and independent press (see H. Res. 915), H13266 [18NO]

Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti: establish (see H.R. 331), H89 [8JA]

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

Indonesia: recognize democracy efforts, support further reforms, and encourage continued protection of human rights and civil liberties (see S. Res. 224), S8094 [24JY]

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

Iran: 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 restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services (see S. Res. 386), S13785 [22DE]

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

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

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

———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: commend parliamentary elections in Kurdistan (see H. Res. 712), H9280 [31JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 111), H4915 [28AP]

Lebanon: congratulate for free and fair elections, support U.S. economic assistance, and affirm sovereignty and role as a respected partner in the Middle East (see H. Res. 706), H9279 [31JY]

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

Moldova: ensure a fair and democratic election process for parliamentary elections (see S. Res. 56), S2474 [25FE]

Mongolia: support democracy and economic development and expand relations with U.S. (see S. Res. 192), S6805 [18JN]

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

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

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 153), H6743 [12JN]

Poland: anniversary of parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 504), H6265 [4JN]

———anniversary of relations with U.S. (see S. Res. 9), S169 [7JA] (see H. Res. 266), H3705 [19MR]

———anniversary of the end of Communist rule (see S. Res. 139), S5328 [11MY]

———recognize anniversary of Soviet and Nazi invasion, strengthen NATO and European Union alliances, and honor historic ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 715), H9280 [31JY]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see S.J. Res. 4), S212 [8JA] (see H.J. Res. 9), H71 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 36), H2925 [3MR]

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]

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

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

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

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]

———support continued political and economic development (see H. Res. 981), H15502 [16DE]

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

Vietnam: call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists and respect Internet freedom (see H. Res. 672), H8707 [23JY]

———call to release from prison, end detention without trial, and cease harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam (see H. Res. 334), H4581 [21AP]

———promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law (see S. 1159), S5820 [21MY]

———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1969), H4522 [2AP]

Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H2925 [3MR]

———protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (see H.R. 105), H31 [6JA]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see S. 1986), S10851 [28OC] (see H.R. 3957), H12044 [28OC]

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

Zimbabwe: provide humanitarian assistance, support democratic progress, and maintain sanctions against those responsible for ongoing illegal activities during political transition (see S. Res. 176), S6364 [9JN]

Letters

Democracy efforts in Cuba: several Cubans, S4302 [2AP]

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

Readmission of Cuba to OAS: Cuban democratic opposition members, H5867-H5871 [20MY]

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

Lists

Individuals imprisoned by Cuban Government for expressions of freedom of speech, S4913 [30AP]

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

Messages

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

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

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

Quotations

Democratic Governments: Alexander Tytler, E2642 [27OC]

Loss of Freedom: Abraham Lincoln, H12338 [4NO]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: political reform, H13324 [19NO]

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

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]

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

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

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]

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]

———human rights violations, H1637 [23FE], H2812 [25FE], H6042-H6049 [2JN], H7832 [8JY], H8964 [29JY], H11104 [7OC], E588 [6MR], E2671 [29OC], E2693 [3NO]

Civil liberties: historical significance of the roles the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence have played in individual personal freedoms, H14813-H14818 [11DE]

Congress 2014 Commission: establish (H.R. 3972), E2663 [29OC]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (S. Con. Res. 35), H9035 [29JY]

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

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

———independence anniversary, H5807, H5867 [20MY], E1214 [20MY]

———insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before increasing U.S. trade and tourism (H. Con. Res. 132), H5807 [20MY]

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

Czech Republic: independence anniversary, E2725 [5NO]

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]

Declaration of Independence: historical significance of sacrifices made and persecutions suffered by signers, H7693 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: ruling on Kinston, NC, decision to eliminate political party affiliations from candidate ballots during mayoral and city council elections, H11507-H11509 [20OC]

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

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

Dominican Republic: independence anniversary, E279 [13FE]

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]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (H. Res. 200), E492 [26FE], E2328 [22SE]

El Salvador: elections, H3318 [11MR], H3396 [12MR], E627, E631, E633 [11MR], E658 [12MR]

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

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

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, H12543 [6NO], E2785 [17NO]

———anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (H. Con. Res. 207), E2905 [8DE]

———anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (H. Res. 496), H8943, H8944 [28JY], E2799 [18NO]

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

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

Guinea: human rights violations, E2648 [28OC]

Haiti: U.S. policy, H11434 [15OC], H12013 [28OC]

History: significance of the Cold War relative to U.S. foreign policy, H3395-H3398 [12MR]

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

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

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

Hungary: condemn awarding of national radio licenses to politically-connected companies and encourage respect for rule of law, fair treatment of foreign investors, and maintenance of a free and independent press (H. Res. 915), H13563-H13567 [8DE]

India: elections, E1182 [18MY]

Iran: commend women protesting civil liberties and human rights violations, H8468 [21JY], H8849 [27JY]

———elections, H6782 [15JN], H6819, H6830, H6831 [16JN], H6909 [17JN], H6976, H6978 [18JN], H7091, H7112, H7121 [23JN], H7152 [24JN], H7254 [25JN], H8394 [20JY], H8468 [21JY], H9167 [30JY], E1465 [17JN]

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

———political reform, H14808 [11DE], H14848 [14DE], H14919 [15DE]

———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]

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

———elections, E2037 [28JY]

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

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

Israel: independence anniversary, H5373 [7MY], H5871 [20MY], E998 [28AP], E1090 [7MY]

———independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 111), H5073-H5077 [4MY], H5145 [5MY], E1058 [5MY], E1126 [12MY]

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

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

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E574 [5MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, H4971 [29AP], H5171 [6MY]

Kosovo: independence anniversary, H1204 [11FE], E265 [12FE]

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

Meadow Bridge, WV: tribute to Meadow Bridge High School voter registration drive, E590 [9MR]

Mexico: independence anniversary, E2253 [14SE]

Middle East: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces, H6293 [8JN]

Mongolia: democracy efforts, E1201 [19MY]

National Endowment for Democracy: funding through reductions in OAS funding, H7916-H7918 [9JY]

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

———anniversary of relations with U.S., H9871 [23SE]

———anniversary of relations with U.S. (H. Res. 266), H11321-H11323 [14OC], E2548, E2558, E2560 [15OC]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E1045 [4MY]

Political science: commemoration of representational government in Lycia, E2412 [1OC]

Puerto Rico: anniversary of Congress granting U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans, H2891, H2892 [3MR]

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

Slovak Republic: independence anniversary, E2725 [5NO]

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]

Unprecedented Campaign To End Tyranny: tribute, E1117 [12MY]

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

Vietnam: call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists and respect Internet freedom (H. Res. 672), H9497 [15SE], H11545-H11549 [21OC], E1921 [24JY], E2603 [22OC]

———call to release from prison, end detention without trial, and cease harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam (H. Res. 334), H4588 [22AP]

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

———increased restriction of Internet access, H4136 [31MR]

———promote freedom and democracy, H5002 [30AP]

———promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1969), H11150 [8OC]

Voting: importance of right to vote, H11773-H11776 [26OC]

———protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections, H11775 [26OC]

———protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (H.R. 105), E27 [7JA]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, E2168 [31JY]

Wang Bingzhang: detention of Chinese democracy activist by China, E2 [6JA]

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

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

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: commend the Five Million Afghan Women Campaign, ensure full participation of women in elections, and encourage U.S. support for women's awareness of governance and political participation (S. Res. 251), S9091 [7AU]

———elections, S9293 [11SE]

———political reform, S11246 [6NO]

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

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]

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]

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

Burma: 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]

Burundi: elections, S8678 [3AU]

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]

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

———U.S. policy, S6164 [4JN]

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

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (S. Con. Res. 35), S8099 [24JY]

Cuba: democracy efforts, S4302 [2AP]

———express solidarity with writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and call for release of Cubans imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press (S. Res. 149), S5538 [14MY]

———human rights violations, S2613-S2617 [2MR], S2664-S2667 [3MR], S2809 [5MR], S4909, S4912 [30AP], S12900, S12901 [10DE], S13026, S13028 [11DE]

———independence anniversary, S5678, S5691 [20MY]

———Radio and TV Marti funding, S7530 [15JY], S12979, S13026-S13028 [11DE]

Czech Republic: democracy efforts, S11015 [3NO]

El Salvador: elections, S3066 [12MR]

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

Foreign policy: develop objectives for U.S. policy relative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, S5669 [20MY]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, S11260-S11262, S11274 [9NO]

———anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (S. Res. 332), S11000 [2NO]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 82), S3619 [23MR], S3777 [25MR]

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]

Honduras: elections, S11167 [5NO]

———U.S. policy, S11167 [5NO]

Indonesia: elections, S7352 [10JY]

———recognize democracy efforts, support further reforms, and encourage continued protection of human rights and civil liberties (S. Res. 224), S8098 [24JY]

Iran: condemn restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services (S. Res. 386), S13792 [22DE]

———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]

———elections, S6634, S6645 [16JN], S6795 [18JN]

———political reform, S11090 [4NO]

———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]

Iraq: elections, S2124 [11FE]

———implement Iraq Study Group recommendations, S2646-S2648 [2MR]

Karzai, Hamid: inauguration as Afghanistan President for second term, S11589 [19NO]

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

Lebanon: political unrest, S9293 [11SE]

Lithuania: anniversary (S. Res. 70), S3033 [11MR]

Merkel, Angela: address to joint meeting of Congress by German Chancellor, S11008 [3NO]

Moldova: elections, S3158 [17MR]

———ensure a fair and democratic election process for parliamentary elections, S7358 [10JY]

———ensure a fair and democratic election process for parliamentary elections (S. Res. 56), S2489 [25FE], S4227 [1AP]

Mongolia: support democracy and economic development and expand relations with U.S. (S. Res. 192), S6826 [18JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S7677-S7682 [20JY]

Poland: anniversary of relations with U.S. (S. Res. 9), S175 [7JA], S4227 [1AP]

———anniversary of the end of Communist rule (S. Res. 139), S5981 [2JN]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (S.J. Res. 4), S234 [8JA]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, S11015 [3NO]

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]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy, S4929 [30AP]

Voting: require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (S. 1986), S10859 [28OC]

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

Zimbabwe: provide humanitarian assistance, support democratic progress, and maintain sanctions against those responsible for ongoing illegal activities during political transition, S10106 [5OC]

———provide humanitarian assistance, support democratic progress, and maintain sanctions against those responsible for ongoing illegal activities during political transition (S. Res. 176), S6389 [9JN]

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]

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]

Ensure a Fair and Democratic Election Process for Parliamentary Elections in Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 56), S4061 [31MR]

Poland and U.S. Relations Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 9), S4061 [31MR]

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]

Resolutions by organizations

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

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

H. Con. Res. 111, Israel independence anniversary, H5073 [4MY]

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. 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. 266, Poland and U.S. relations anniversary, H11321 [14OC]

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

H. Res. 285, Lithuania anniversary, H8547 [22JY]

H. Res. 489, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, H6040 [2JN]

H. Res. 496, fall of the Berlin Wall anniversary, H8943 [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. 672, call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists in Vietnam and respect Internet freedom, H11545 [21OC]

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. 915, condemn awarding of national radio licenses to politically-connected companies and encourage respect for rule of law, fair treatment of foreign investors, and maintenance of a free and independent press in Hungary, H13563 [8DE]

H.J. Res. 56, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act renewal of import restrictions, H8460 [21JY]

S. 1986, Same Day Registration Act, S10860 [28OC]

S. Con. Res. 35, printing of pocket version of U.S. Constitution, S8099 [24JY], H9035 [29JY]

S. Res. 9, Poland and U.S. relations anniversary, S175 [7JA], S4227 [1AP]

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. 56, ensure a fair and democratic election process for parliamentary elections in Moldova, S2488 [25FE], S4227 [1AP]

S. Res. 70, Lithuania anniversary, S2913 [9MR], S3034 [11MR]

S. Res. 82, Greece independence anniversary, S3618, S3619 [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. 139, end of Communist rule in Poland anniversary, S5331 [11MY], S5981 [2JN]

S. Res. 149, express solidarity with writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and call for release of Cubans imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press, S5529, S5538 [14MY]

S. Res. 167, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, S6050 [3JN]

S. Res. 171, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, S6273, S6317 [8JN]

S. Res. 176, provide humanitarian assistance, support democratic progress, and maintain sanctions against those responsible for ongoing illegal activities during political transition in Zimbabwe, S6386, S6389 [9JN]

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. 192, support Mongolian democracy and economic development and expand relations with U.S., S6819, S6826 [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. 224, recognize Indonesian democracy efforts, support further reforms, and encourage continued protection of human rights and civil liberties, S8097 [24JY]

S. Res. 251, commend the Five Million Afghan Women Campaign, ensure full participation of women in Afghanistan elections, and encourage U.S. support for women's awareness of governance and political participation, S9090, S9091 [7AU]

S. Res. 328, fall of the Berlin Wall anniversary, S10935 [29OC]

S. Res. 332, fall of the Berlin Wall anniversary, S10993, S11000 [2NO]

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. 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. 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]

S. Res. 386, condemn Iranian restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services, S13790, S13793 [22DE]

S.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment on direct popular election of the President and Vice President, S234 [8JA]

S.J. Res. 17, approve renewal of import restrictions on Burma, S6384 [9JN]