INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS related term(s) Conferences

Addresses

Commencement of Kazakhstan's Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Chairmanship: Robert O. Blake, Dept. of State, E117 [2FE]

Countering Iran's Nuclear & Terrorist Threats, The Opposition's Role—What Are the U.S. Policy Options?: Frances Fragos Townsend, E2243 [22DE]

———Michael Mukasey, E2242 [22DE]

———Thomas J. Ridge, E2242 [22DE]

Iran: Rudolf Giuliani, E1816 [29SE]

Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Liel Maghen, E1430 [27JY]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, President of Mexico, H3662-H3664 [20MY]

Path to Nuclear Security—Implementing the President's Prague Agenda: Vice President Biden, S689-S691 [23FE]

Quest for Modernity: Ma Ying-jeou, President of Taiwan, S2797 [29AP], E659 [26AP]

Amendments

American Sail Training Association: tribute (S. Res. 158), S1406, S1409 [10MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), S2165 [26MR], H2512 [14AP]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), S10522 [17DE], H3364, H3388, H3391, H3392, H3393, H3394, H3396, H3398, H3400, H3401, H3402, H3403, H3404 [12MY], H3445, H3446, H3447, H3448, H3449 [13MY], H4189 [28MY], H8824 [21DE]

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 (S. Res. 345), S664, S674 [22FE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance: ratification, S7719, S7758 [29SE]

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. (S. 1376), S6088, S6120 [21JY]

Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res. 548), S5409, S5410, S5455 [24JN]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10413 [16DE], S10459, S10520, S10521, S10522, S10644 [17DE], S10685, S10695 [18DE], S10717, S10726, S10738, S10739, S10740, S10741 [19DE], S10792, S10803, S10818, S10819, S10820, S10821 [20DE], S10894, S10899, S10904, S10906, S10909, S10915, S10932 [21DE], S10939, S10953, S10955, S11039 [22DE]

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), S1406, S1409, S1411 [10MR]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (S. 624), S7218 [20SE]

Articles and editorials

Beating on My Beat, S10339 [16DE]

`Bulldozer,' `Giant' of Diplomacy Holbrooke Dies—Among Credits—`95 Bosnian Pact, H8507 [15DE]

China Sends S. Korean POW Back to N. Korea, E1486 [29JY]

Don't Force New Start—The Treaty Should Not Be a Christmas Present for Russia, S10371 [16DE]

Fresh Thinking on Supporting Israel, E40 [19JA]

Hollow ``Reset'' With Russia, S4510 [27MY]

In Morocco, a Crackdown on Christian Aid Workers, H3467 [13MY]

Is Our Man in Morocco Up to the Job?, E1524 [30JY]

Lavrov—Russia May Pull Out of Nuke Deal if U.S. Expands Missile Defense, S10488 [17DE]

Learning From Experience on Arms Control, S10874 [21DE]

M.D.G.'s for Beginners . . . and Finishers, S7199 [20SE]

Moroccans Stage Rare Human Rights Protest, E1953 [17NO]

New Start—Ratify, With Caveats, S10369 [16DE], S10875 [21DE]

NSG Makes Little Headway at Meeting, S7257, S7258 [21SE]

Republican Case for Ratifying New START, S10852, S10871 [21DE]

Russia Completes Design Work for Use of RS-24 Missiles on Rail-Based Systems, S10898 [21DE]

Russian Journalists, Fighting Graft, Pay in Blood, S10340 [16DE]

Sacrificing an Island, E2074 [7DE]

Scientists Say Planet Continues To Warm, S6575 [2AU]

Stop Preaching or Get Out, E1524 [30JY]

Study Says Planet Warmed in 2000s, S6575 [2AU]

U.N. Says Congo Rebels Killed Scores in Village, S3533 [11MY]

Venezuela Plotted To Kill Rival, Spain Says, S1218 [5MR]

Who's Losing Iraq? And Could Iran Be Winning?, S738 [24FE]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985 [22JY]

Air pollution: prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions (see S. 3699), S6736 [4AU]

Asia: authorize appropriations and U.S. participation in replenishment of resources of the Asian Development Fund and U.S. subscription to general capital increase of the Asian Development Bank (see S. 3918), S7788 [29SE] (see S. 3951), S7968 [17NO]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): welcome leaders to the U.S. for summit, broaden U.S. engagement, and reinforce democracy efforts in Burma (see S. Res. 640), S7421 [23SE]

Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see H. Res. 1677), H7395 [29SE]

———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release of all political prisoners and international sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. 1768), H8520 [15DE]

Civil liberties: reaffirm centrality of freedoms of expression and press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy, encourage international Internet freedom, and condemn cyber attacks and censorship by China (see S. Res. 405), S440 [2FE]

Climate: support a legally binding global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide financial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see H. Res. 1552), H5985 [22JY]

Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H1169 [4MR]

Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6148), H6803 [16SE]

———require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (see S. 3155), S1873 [23MR] (see H.R. 4962), H2457 [25MR]

Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6803 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecution (see S. 3081), S1169 [4MR] (see H.R. 4892), H1744 [19MR]

Dept. of State: authorize grants for an international documentary exchange program (see S. 3503), S5112 [17JN]

———investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H5676 [15JY]

———provide for additional reporting and briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and enhance actions and funding to monitor and combat anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), H7390 [29SE]

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 H. Res. 1129), H1027 [2MR]

———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]

Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), H8940 [21DE]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see S. 3605), S5964 [15JY] (see H.R. 5116), H2842 [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), H3540 [18MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), H3309 [11MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1781), H8940 [21DE]

———reject creation of an international system of government bailouts for the financial sector or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty (see S. Res. 461), S1750 [18MR]

Education: support a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) made by or in partnership with the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 660), S7618 [28SE]

Endangered species: support international tiger conservation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia (see S. Res. 680), S7968 [17NO] (see H. Res. 1722), H7548 [17NO]

Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: support goals (see H. Res. 1526), H5676 [15JY]

Europe: recognize persons of African descent (see H. Res. 1592), H6572 [30JY]

European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic relations and dialogue between Congress and the European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), H4215 [28MY]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H1656 [18MR]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 4636), H646 [22FE]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 4636), consideration (see H. Res. 1510), H5546 [13JY]

———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), H4022 (see H.R. 5441), H4083 [27MY]

Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction (see H. Res. 1016), H193 [19JA]

Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and support objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), H6681 [14SE]

General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniversary (see S. Res. 697), S8641 [8DE] (see H. Res. 1680), H7395 [29SE]

Georgia (country): support sovereignty and territorial integrity, call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions (see S. Res. 698), S8713 [9DE]

Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H1744 [19MR]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), H1322 [10MR]

Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. 1013), H140 [13JA]

Haiti: recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake (see S. Res. 414), S536 [9FE]

Health care professionals: enhance global healthcare by implementing immigration policies that encourage foreign workers in the U.S. to assist with health care in their home countries (see S. 3135), S1670 [17MR]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (see S.J. Res. 37), S6584 [2AU]

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), H4635 [17JN]

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), H7395 [29SE]

International Emergency Economic Powers Act: establish certain procedures with respect to blocking property of charities (see H.R. 6532), H8597 [16DE]

International law: safeguard sovereignty and right of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court (see H.R. 5351), H3701 [20MY]

International Women's Day: support goals (see S. Res. 433), S1018 [3MR]

International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1308), H3078 [29AP]

Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization (see H. Res. 1775), H8785 [17DE]

INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 4453), H139 [13JA]

Iran: call for release of detained U.S. hikers (see S. Res. 604), S6584 [2AU]

———commend democracy and human rights advocates, support freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights violations as found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (see S. Res. 415), S569 [11FE]

———condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H4386 [10JN]

———condemn state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights (see S. Res. 694), S8477 [3DE]

Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see S. Res. 571), S5489 [28JN] (see H. Res. 1359), H3483 [13MY]

———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1440), H4424 [14JN]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (see S. Res. 548), S4745 [9JN]

———support right of self-defense and peace processes, condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza and Iran's efforts to support future flotillas, and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. Res. 1599), H6572 [30JY]

———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H2504 [13AP]

———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn detainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the continued provocation by the North Korean military (see H. Res. 1608), H6627 [10AU]

———condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), H7644 [29NO]

———condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea and reaffirm alliance with South Korea (see S. Res. 693), S8397 [2DE]

———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see S. 3156), S1873 [23MR] (see H.R. 4986), H2458 [25MR]

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally (see H.R. 6266), H7389 [29SE]

———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. 5138), H2876 [26AP]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 499), S2587 [22AP]

Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (see H. Res. 1102), H755 [23FE]

Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale conservation efforts and ensure that commercial, scientific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see H. Res. 1390), H3823 [25MY]

———promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see S. 3116), S1516 [15MR]

Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765), H8520 [15DE]

———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]

NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), H3540 [18MY]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see S. 3508), S5112 [17JN] (see H.R. 4959), H2457 [25MR]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5617 [14JY]

OAS: support revitalization and reform (see S. 3087), S1261 [8MR]

Olympic Day: designate (see S. Res. 552), S4939 [15JN]

———support goals, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), H4677 [22JN]

Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), H7614 [18NO] (see H. Res. 1734), H7644 [29NO]

Poland: honor victims of Soviet police on the anniversary of the Katyn massacre and urge Russia to declassify all official records and cooperate with investigations of such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), H3123 [4MY]

Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: express the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review conference in Uganda (see S. Con. Res. 59), S2518 [21AP] (see H. Con. Res. 265), H2799 [21AP]

Serbia: commend application for European Union membership and recognize efforts to integrate into Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), H4022 (see H. Res. 1408), H4084 [27MY]

———commend democracy efforts, urge European Union decision on membership application, welcome NATO Partnership for Peace Program membership, and urge capture and transfer of indicted war criminals (see S. Res. 483), S2377 [15AP]

Special Olympics: tribute to USA National Games (see S. Res. 584), S5964 [15JY]

Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see S. Res. 404), S393 [1FE]

———implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H6572 [30JY]

Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H2799 [21AP]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see S. Con. Res. 63), S3908 [18MY] (see H. Con. Res. 266), H2799 [21AP]

———support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6681 [14SE]

Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 5783), H5818 [20JY]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: anniversary (see S. Res. 446), S1261 [8MR]

U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and security (see H. Res. 1676), H7395 [29SE]

———prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4386 [10JN]

———promote respect for and full application of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see H. Res. 1551), H5985 [22JY]

———reject Iran's bid to join the Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 1181), H1396 [12MR]

———support India as a permanent member of the Security Council (see H. Res. 1739), H7644 [29NO]

———take procedural actions necessary to establish India as a permanent member of the Security Council (see H. Res. 1729), H7614 [18NO]

U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of families (see S. Res. 519), S3473 [10MY] (see H. Res. 1376), H3657 [19MY]

U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objectives and related Millennium Development Goals, and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradication, human rights, and global health initiatives (see H. Con. Res. 318), H6803 [16SE]

United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. Res. 1597), H6572 [30JY]

Women: establish Office for Global Women's Issues and Women's Development Advisor to facilitate interagency coordination and integration of gender into Dept. of State and AID strategies (see S. 3151), S1812 [22MR]

World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 333), H7855 [1DE]

World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3311 [11MY]

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (see S. Res. 454), S1516 [15MR]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 466), S1874 [23MR]

World's Fair: congratulate China for hosting Shanghai 2010 Expo, recognize role of the Expo in opening up China, and call for USA Pavillion operators to maximize opportunity to showcase U.S. attributes (see S. Res. 532), S3831 [17MY]

Cloture motions

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10771 [19DE], S10888 [21DE]

Letters

Address increasing relationship between Iran and Venezuela: several Senators, S4634 [8JN]

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Representative George Miller, Committee on Education and Labor (House), E869 [18MY]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), E870 [18MY]

Condemn undemocratic upcoming elections in Burma: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E1962 [18NO]

———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1962 [18NO]

Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1289 [10MR]

———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1289 [10MR]

Human rights abuses in Morocco: Taib F. Fihri, H3468 [13MY]

Human trafficking in Egypt: several Representatives, E648 [26AP]

International affairs budget: several organizations and businesses, E1075 [10JN]

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: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, H6096 [27JY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal: Elena Poptodorova, Bulgarian Ambassador, S10873 [21DE]

———George Miller, Michael Anastasio, and Paul Hommert, S10872 [21DE]

———Hilary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State and Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10805 [20DE]

———Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S10491 [17DE]

———Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10329 [16DE], S10865 [21DE]

———Senator Collins, S10804 [20DE]

———several former U.S. military commanders, S10873 [21DE]

———several Strategic Posture Commission members, S10710 [19DE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal and nuclear modernization plan funding: Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S10864 [21DE]

———President Obama, S10850, S10864 [21DE]

———Senators Inouye, Feinstein, Cochran, and Alexander, S10850, S10863 [21DE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal relative to constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems: President Obama, S10851 [21DE]

Viability of U.S. air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) capability and heavy bomber force and basing and warhead options for a follow-on intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM): Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10432 [17DE]

Lists

Quotes relative to global nuclear disarmament, S10430 [17DE]

Quotes supporting concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon modernization plan with U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal, S10328 [16DE], S10941 [22DE]

Memorandums

Bilateral Consultative Commission (BCC): Dept. of State Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation, S10904 [21DE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) Renewal and Nuclear Weapons Modernization Requirements: Senators Kyl and Corker, S8210 [29NO]

Messages

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, S48 [20JA], H263 [20JA]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Designations and Terminations: President Obama, H11 [12JA]

Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, S4744 [9JN], H4314 [9JN]

Motions

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3455 [13MY], H8841 [21DE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10261 [15DE], S10903 [21DE]

Press releases

Human Rights, Humanitarian and Faith-Based Groups Back Landmark U.S. Legislation To Help Protect Civilians From the Lord's Resistance Army: Several Organizations, H3412 [12MY]

Privilege of the floor

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) closed session deliberation attendees, S10794 [20DE]

Remarks in House

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: speech at U.N., E1816 [29SE]

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: require colleges and universities receiving funding to respond to certain union information requests, H3399 [12MY]

———restrict funding to program participants enrolled in the employment eligibility verification program, H3351 [12MY]

American Sail Training Association: tribute (H. Res. 197), H2514-H2516 [14AP]

Amnesty International (organization): release of report on human rights violations against migrants in Mexico, H3624 [19MY]

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to participation in the International Election Monitors Institute, H4432, H4433 [15JN]

Azerbaijan: relationship with Israel, E945 [26MY]

Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (H. Res. 1677), H7510-H7512 [17NO], H7578 [18NO]

———human rights violations, H3874 [27MY]

———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release of all political prisoners and international sanctions against ruling regime (H. Res. 1768), E2142 [15DE]

Castro, Fidel: remarks regarding Israel and outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4600 [17JN]

China: human rights violations, H5975 [22JY], E400 [17MR], E1486 [29JY], E1814 [29SE]

———ongoing maritime conflict in the South China Sea, H6139 [27JY]

———tribute to city of Nanjing, E1030 [8JN]

———U.S. policy, H7594-H7600 [18NO]

Climate: develop and promote policies to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, H2751 [21AP]

———global warming, H1157 [4MR], H4591 [16JN], H4671 [22JN]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Lorne Craner testimony on promotion of human rights and democracy, E1280 [1JY]

Community of Democracies (organization): support for pro-democracy movement in Cuba, H1415 [15MR]

———tribute (H. Res. 1143), H3418-H3420 [12MY]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H757 [24FE]

———human rights violations, H2245, H2249-H2254 [23MR], H3297 [11MY], E286 [2MR]

Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (H. Res. 1631), H7048-H7052 [28SE], E1796, E1859 [29SE], E1886 [15NO], E1937, E1942 [17NO], E2040 [2DE]

———support reunification agreement, H5696 [19JY], E1368, E1369, E1370, E1371, E1372, E1373, E1374, E1380, E1382, E1385 [20JY], E1393, E1394 [21JY], E1398 [22JY], E1417 [26JY], E1433 [27JY], E1454 [28JY], E1533 [30JY], E2074 [7DE]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H133, H134, H136 [13JA], H169 [19JA]

———decision to reallocate proposed European land-based missile defense system to ship-based system in North and Mediterranean Seas, H7748 [30NO]

Dept. of Education: include manufacturing education and training in the strategic national plan to ensure an adequate, well-trained workforce, H3402 [12MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: procedures and treatment of international diplomatic guests traveling through U.S. airports, H1380 [12MR]

———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), Senate amendments, H2512, H2513 [14AP]

Economy: advance new international economic stabilization plan, H3249 [6MY]

———impact of depreciation of the U.S. dollar, H3251 [6MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3315, H3316, H3356-H3409, H3424, H3425 [12MY], H3444-H3457 [13MY], H3547 [19MY], H3687 [20MY], H3753, H3804 [25MY], H4187-H4194, H4207, H4210 [28MY], H4495, H4497 [15JN], H6034 [26JY], H6151 [27JY], E842, E845, E848, E850 [13MY], E860, E869 [18MY], E1088 [14JN]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), Senate amendment, H8823-H8852 [21DE], E2237 [22DE]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration (H. Res. 1344), H3347-H3355 [12MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1781), H8820-H8823 [21DE]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), motion to recommit, H3455-H3457 [13MY]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5325), H3548-H3583 [19MY], H3678 [20MY]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E139 [3FE], E179 [22FE], E208 [23FE], E251 [25FE]

Egypt: human rights violations, E648 [26AP]

Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: support goals (H. Res. 1526), E1346 [15JY]

Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 4636), H4078 [27MY], H4242 [8JN], H5612, H5613 [14JY], H6158 [27JY], H7204 [28SE], H7493-H7496 [16NO], H7752 [30NO]

———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 5441), E978 [28MY]

Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1202), E417 [19MR]

Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (H. Res. 1013), H241-H243 [20JA], E89 [26JA]

———restore immunization and sibling age exemptions for children adopted by U.S. citizens to allow admission to the U.S. (S. 1376), H7406-H7408 [15NO]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: urge Brazil to comply and return Nicole Pate to Marty Pate, H3206 [6MY], E2196 [18DE]

Haiti: recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake, E2161 [16DE]

Human Rights Day: observance, H8266 [9DE]

International Olympic Committee: encourage holding a moment of silence at Olympic Games in honor of Israel team members killed in terrorist attack during 1972 Munich summer games, H7385 [29SE]

International Women's Day: support goals, H1084 [3MR], E302 [4MR]

International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1308), E721 [29AP]

Iran: call for release of detained U.S. hikers, H6285 [29JY]

———facilitate release of detained U.S. hikers, H451 [2FE]

———human rights violations, E404 [17MR], E1076 [10JN]

Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (H. Res. 1359), H4713-H4716 [23JN], H4857 [24JN], E1196, E1204, E1210 [24JN], E1233, E1241, E1251 [30JN]

———characterization in reporting by the New York (NY) Times, H5538-H5539 [13JY]

———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, H3624 [19MY], E1050 [9JN]

———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (H. Res. 1391), H3834-H3837 [26MY], E967, E968, E1015 [28MY]

———decision on temporary halt of settlement construction in the West Bank, H7501 [17NO]

———support end of blockade of Gaza and condemn violence against civilians near Gaza border, H8267 [9DE]

———support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations, H2447 [25MR], H3303 [11MY], H3862 [26MY], H4867 [24JN]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, H171 [19JA], H307 [21JA]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4230, H4240-H4242 [8JN], H4252, H4302, H4303, H4305, H4306-H4314 [9JN], H4334, H4335, H4367, H4372, H4378 [10JN], H4389 [14JN], H4483 [15JN], H4570, H4577, H4593, H4594 [16JN], H4601 [17JN], H5299 [30JN], E1023 [8JN], E1052 [9JN], E1065, E1068, E1070, E1073 [10JN], E1091 [14JN], E1099, E1104 [15JN], E1148 [17JN], E1157 [22JN]

———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (H. Res. 1241), H4312 [9JN]

Kashmir: conflict between India and Pakistan over disputed Kashmir territory, E1776 [29SE]

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E1733 [23SE]

Komorowski, Bronislaw: U.S. visit by Polish President, E2109 [9DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea, E2061 [3DE], E2163 [16DE]

———condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea (H. Res. 1735), H7721-H7723 [30NO], E2022 [1DE]

———human rights violations, H5976 [22JY]

———impose certain sanctions as a result of the detonation of a nuclear explosive device (H.R. 3423), H4563 [16JN]

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 (H.R. 5138), H6087-H6097 [27JY]

Madrid Protocol Implementation Act: revise, H1080, H1081 [3MR]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance, H2894 [27AP]

Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (H. Res. 1102), E209 [23FE]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H1414 [15MR], H3463 [13MY], H6813 [22SE], H7001 [28SE], H8070 [7DE]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives relative to recent Israeli announcement of housing settlement construction in disputed areas, H1450 [16MR], H1522, H1523 [17MR]

———support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (H. Res. 1765), H8466-H8471 [15DE], E2156, E2161, E2163, E2168 [16DE], E2190, E2192, E2194 [18DE]

Morocco: human rights violations, H3466 [13MY], H5977 [22JY], E1523 [30JY], E1705 [22SE], E1953 [17NO]

———support establishment of the Western Sahara as an autonomous community under Moroccan sovereignty, H8071 [7DE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E239, E249, E258 [25FE], E267 [26FE]

NATO: tribute to NATO School (H. Res. 527), H7724-H7726 [30NO], H7899 [2DE]

Nazarbayev, Nursultan: recognize Kazakhstan President for organizing OSCE Astana Summit, E1968 [18NO]

Obama, President: evaluation of national security policies, H7743 [30NO]

———evaluation of nuclear weapons policy, H5494 [1JY]

Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies, H4680 [23JN]

———adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (H. Res. 989), H4252-H4256 [9JN]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: require submittal of a strategic national plan to invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S., H3403 [12MY]

Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students (H. Res. 1461), H8975 [22DE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: assuming of chairmanship by Kazakhstan, E102 [27JA], E110 [29JA], E116 [2FE], E420 [19MR], E1823 [29SE]

———support and facilitate proposed summit, E102 [27JA]

Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (H. Res. 1734), E2193 [18DE]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, H8022-H8027 [2DE], H8340-H8342 [14DE]

South Mountain Peace Action (organization): tribute to ``Be About Peace Day'', E454 [23MR]

Special Olympics: tribute to USA National Games, H5735 [20JY]

Sri Lanka: recognize anniversary of end of civil war, provide for resettlement of internally displaced persons, and call for investigation of alleged war crimes, E887, E889 [19MY], E899, E908 [20MY], E911 [21MY]

Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability, H6870-H6875 [22SE]

———implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (H. Res. 1588), H7052-H7055 [28SE], E1877 [29SE]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (H. Con. Res. 266), H6083-H6085 [27JY], H6418 [29JY]

———anniversary of 2-28 incident, E238, E250 [25FE]

———continue to make defense articles and services available in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability, E1598 [14SE], E1755 [28SE]

———support membership in the U.N. and other international organizations, E1153 [22JN]

———U.S. policy, E659 [26AP]

Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (H.R. 5783), E1371 [20JY]

Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey, E1377 [20JY]

U.N.: promote respect for and full application of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (H. Res. 1551), E1406 [22JY]

———support India as a permanent member of the Security Council (H. Res. 1739), E1999 [29NO]

U.N. Human Rights Council: election of Cuban ambassador as vice president, H5822 [21JY]

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 (S. 2727), E575 [16AP]

———renewal, H2558, H2565-H2572 [14AP], H2671 [20AP], H2953 [28AP], H7579 [18NO], H7645 [30NO], H8918-H8920 [21DE]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H47 [13JA], H6167 [28JY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2030), H7001 [28SE], H8333 [14DE], E2176 [16DE]

Women: prevent, remedy, and repair occurrences of obstetric fistula, E298 [3MR]

World AIDS Day: observance, E2029 [1DE]

World Refugee Day: observance, E1163 [22JN]

———reaffirm goals (H. Res. 1350), H4705-H4707 [23JN]

World Tuberculosis Day: observance, E477 [24MR], E487 [25MR]

Remarks in Senate

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: speech at U.N., S3158 [5MY]

American Sail Training Association: tribute (S. Res. 158), S1409 [10MR]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): welcome leaders to the U.S. for summit, broaden U.S. engagement, and reinforce democracy efforts in Burma (S. Res. 640), S7426 [23SE]

Climate: global warming, S1492-S1495 [15MR], S3797-S3800 [17MY], S4402 [26MY], S4796 [10JN], S6574 [2AU], S6841 [5AU], S7409 [23SE]

———impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S10923 [21DE]

Crime: require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (S. 3155), S1875 [23MR]

Cyprus: support reunification agreement, S6021, S6022 [20JY]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S3798 [17MY]

———provide for interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecution, S3077 [4MY]

———provide for interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecution (S. 3081), S1181 [4MR], S1217 [5MR]

———treatment of enemy combatants, S7936 [17NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), S2165 [26MR]

Economy: increase U.S. global competitiveness, S7484 [27SE]

———invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), S10451 [17DE], S10924 [21DE]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S615 [22FE]

El Salvador: human rights violations, S4506 [27MY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, S939 [2MR]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Voices of Unity Youth Choir for participation in the World Choir Games in China, S7889 [15NO]

General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniversary (S. Res. 697), S8655 [8DE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance: ratification, S7719 [29SE]

Haiti: recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake (S. Res. 414), S1127 [4MR]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 37), S6585 [2AU]

IMF: certify that loans to foreign countries whose public debt exceeds its gross domestic product will be repaid, S3802, S3810, S3817 [17MY]

International law: dispute between Japan and China over sovereignty of Senkaku Islands, S7597 [28SE]

International Women's Day: support goals (S. Res. 433), S1303 [9MR], S1450 [11MR]

Iran: address increasing relationship with Venezuela, S3059 [4MY], S4633-S4636 [8JN]

———call for release of detained U.S. hikers, S1747 [18MR]

———call for release of detained U.S. hikers (S. Res. 604), S6595 [2AU]

———facilitate release of detained U.S. hikers, S760 [25FE]

Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (S. Res. 571), S5497 [28JN]

———support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations, S6152 [22JY]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, S5242 [22JN]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res. 548), S5409, S5410 [24JN], S5495 [28JN]

Komorowski, Bronislaw: U.S. visit by Polish President, S8635 [8DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea and reaffirm alliance with South Korea (S. Res. 693), S8443 [2DE]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 499), S2600 [22AP]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S2418 [19AP], S2485 [21AP], S7745 [29SE]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives relative to recent Israeli announcement of housing settlement construction in disputed areas, S1497-S1499 [15MR], S1588 [16MR]

———role of Iran in Iraq war, S738 [24FE]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (S. 3508), S5113 [17JN]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict, S534 [9FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S18-S21 [20JA]

Olympic Day: designate (S. Res. 552), S5310 [23JN]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: report on congressional delegation trip for convening of Parliamentary Assembly, S5956 [15JY]

Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief & Equipment): tribute, S247 [26JA]

Russia: human rights violations, S7915 [17NO], S10339-S10343 [16DE]

———impact of sanctions on Iran, S4510 [27MY]

Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, S10924 [21DE]

Serbia: commend democracy efforts, urge European Union decision on membership application, welcome NATO Partnership for Peace Program membership, and urge capture and transfer of indicted war criminals (S. Res. 483), S2529 [21AP]

Special Olympics: tribute to USA National Games (S. Res. 584), S6036, S6037 [20JY]

Specter, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, S7126-S7130 [15SE], S7165 [16SE]

Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions, S7737 [29SE]

———implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (S. Res. 404), S1126 [4MR]

Taiwan: continue to make defense articles and services available in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability, S1613 [16MR]

Treaties and agreements: resolutions of ratification considered and ratified en bloc, S7719 [29SE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): amend preamble to acknowledge interrelationship between nonstrategic and strategic offensive arms, S10685 [18DE], S10706-S10724 [19DE]

———amend preamble to strike language relative to interrelationship between strategic offensive arms and strategic defensive arms, S10459-S10476, S10481-S10492 [17DE], S10670, S10671, S10673-S10675, S10679-S10685 [18DE], S10774 [20DE]

———clarify definition of rail-mobile missiles, S10894-S10899 [21DE]

———impact on national security and nuclear proliferation activities by other countries, S3779-S3781 [14MY], S4123-S4128 [24MY], S10780-S10782 [20DE]

———increase number of certain inspections allowed, S10726-S10730 [19DE], S10777, S10787, S10788, S10790, S10795-S10799 [20DE]

———limit deployment of nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles, S10906-S10909 [21DE]

———modify deployed delivery vehicle limits, S10782-S10786, S10788-S10790, S10797-S10801 [20DE]

———prohibit constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems, S10483, S10485-S10492 [17DE], S10803 [20DE], S10951, S10957, S10961, S10965-S10967 [22DE]

———provide for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such Protocol (S. 2727), S5213 [21JN]

———provide for return of stolen U.S. military equipment, S10899-S10903 [21DE]

———renewal, S2541, S2563-S2566 [22AP], S2999-S3001 [30AP], S4170 [25MY], S4841-S4843 [10JN], S5144-S5146 [18JN], S7008 [13SE], S7874, S7875 [15NO], S7914-S7916 [17NO], S8052 [18NO], S8208, S8214-S8219 [29NO], S8275-S8277 [30NO], S8327, S8329, S8331, S8336, S8337, S8339 [1DE], S8357-S8362, S8366, S8392 [2DE], S8689 [9DE], S10265-S10279 [15DE], S10312, S10316-S10359, S10367-S10384 [16DE], S10422-S10438, S10440, S10454-S10495 [17DE], S10670, S10671, S10673-S10675, S10679-S10685 [18DE], S10706-S10724, S10726-S10730, S10771 [19DE], S10774-S10805 [20DE], S10850-S10852, S10857-S10865, S10871-S10875, S10888, S10891-S10919 [21DE], S10938-S10980, S10982-S10986 [22DE]

———renewal, motion to proceed, S10261 [15DE]

———renewal, unanimous-consent agreement, S10308 [15DE], S10914 [21DE]

———renewal negotiations, S689-S691 [23FE], S1305 [9MR], S1728-S1730 [18MR]

———require annual report of Bilateral Consultative Commission activities, S7257 [21SE]

———require annual report on nuclear weapon modernization plan, S10851 [21DE]

———require concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon modernization plan, S7257 [21SE], S10326-S10328 [16DE], S10804 [20DE], S10850, S10860-S10865, S10917 [21DE], S10949 [22DE]

———require parties to enter into negotiations to address disparity between the nonstrategic nuclear weapons stockpiles of the parties, S10719 [19DE], S10792, S10794, S10802 [20DE], S10915 [21DE]

———require Presidential certification communicating U.S. policy to continue development and deployment of U.S. missile defense systems including certain system improvements, S10953-S10957 [22DE]

———require Presidential certification of nuclear weapons complex and delivery systems modernization, S10376 [16DE], S10939 [22DE]

———require Russian cooperation with U.S. and international efforts to prevent Iranian development of nuclear weapons capability, S10916, S10917 [21DE]

———require that provisions adopted in the Bilateral Consultative Commission that affect substantive rights or obligations must be submitted to the Senate for review, S10904-S10906, S10912 [21DE]

———restrict use of warhead covers that interfere with Type One inspections and require telemetric exchanges on deployed ballistic missile systems, S10909-S10913 [21DE]

———tribute to efforts of executive and military officials and Senate staff, S10950 [22DE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (S. 624), S7222-S7224 [20SE]

Winrock International (organziation): anniversary, S5152 [18JN]

World AIDS Day: observance, S8342 [1DE]

World Refugee Day: observance, S5104-S5106 [17JN]

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (S. Res. 454), S2015 [24MR]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 466), S1877 [23MR]

Reports

Freedom in the World—Western Sahara: Freedom House, Inc., E1524 [30JY]

New Start Treaty Framework and Nuclear Force Structure Plans: Dept. of Defense, S10861-S10863 [21DE]

Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons: Amy F. Woolf, Congressional Research Service (excerpt), S10716 [19DE]

Reports filed

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) (H. Rept. 111-478), H3278 [7MY]

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1633), S10929 [21DE]

Comprehensive Peace Agreement Between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army Implementation and Call for Actions To Establish Peace in all Regions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 404), S740 [24FE]

Congratulate China for Hosting Shanghai 2010 Expo, Recognize Role in Opening Up China, and Call for USA Pavillion Operators To Maximize Opportunity To Showcase U.S. Attributes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 532), S4211 [25MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111-479), H3309 [11MY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111-692), H8940 [21DE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-2), S154 [22JA]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption Immunization and Sibling Age Exemption Restoration for Adoption of Certain Children: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1376), S1812 [22MR]

Helsinki Final Act Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 37), S10929 [21DE]

International Adoption Simplification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1376) (S. Rept. 111-220), S5849 [14JY]

Invest in Innovation Through Research and Development and Improve Competitiveness of the U.S.: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3605) (S. Rept. 111-363), S8786 [10DE]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. 111-429), H1219 [9MR]

OAS Revitalization and Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3087) (S. Rept. 111-205), S4849 [10JN]

Recognize Importance of Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Rebuilding of Haiti Following Humanitarian Crisis Due to Earthquake: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 414), S740 [24FE]

Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Prevention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offenders: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5138) (H. Rept. 111-568), H6162 [27JY]

Support International Tiger Conservation Efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 680), S10814 [20DE]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 446), S2240 [13AP]

Tribute to American Sail Training Association: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 111-460), H2502 [13AP]

Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 624) (S. Rept. 111-185), S3715 [13MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Cuba's pro-democracy movement: Community of Democracies (organization), H3420 [12MY]

Resolutions of ratification

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance, S154 [22JA]

Treaty With Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, S7722 [29SE]

Treaty With the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, S7720 [29SE]

Statements

Congressional Delegation Trip to China, Vietnam, and Taiwan: Senator Specter, S7165 [16SE]

Rail-Mobile Launchers of ICBMS and Their Missiles: Dept. of State Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation, S10899 [21DE]

Summaries

Cyprus—Destruction of Cultural Property in the Northern Part of Cyprus and Violations of International Law: Library of Congress, H7050-H7052 [28SE]

Water for the World Act (H.R. 2030), H8502 [15DE]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, S10452 [17DE], H4212 [28MY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5138, 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, H6159 [27JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3656 [19MY]

Ten year projections for weapons stockpile and infrastructure costs, S10851 [21DE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 266, accord Taiwan observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization, H6083 [27JY]

H. Res. 197, tribute to American Sail Training Association, H2514 [14AP]

H. Res. 527, tribute to NATO School, H7724 [30NO]

H. Res. 989, adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies, H4252 [9JN]

H. Res. 1013, condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses in Guinea, H241 [20JA]

H. Res. 1143, tribute to Community of Democracies (organization), H3418 [12MY]

H. Res. 1344, consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3347 [12MY]

H. Res. 1350, reaffirm goals of World Refugee Day, H4705 [23JN]

H. Res. 1359, call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, H4713 [23JN]

H. Res. 1391, commend Israel on accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, H3834 [26MY]

H. Res. 1461, support goals of Olympic Day, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students, H8975 [22DE]

H. Res. 1588, Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army implementation to help ensure peace and stability, H7052-H7054 [28SE]

H. Res. 1631, call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom, H7048 [28SE]

H. Res. 1677, condemn undemocratic upcoming elections in Burma, H7510 [17NO]

H. Res. 1735, condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea, H7721 [30NO]

H. Res. 1765, support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state, H8466 [15DE]

H. Res. 1781, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2751, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, and H.R. 2142, GPRA Modernization Act, H8820 [21DE]

H.R. 4573, Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act, H1288 [10MR]

H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3364-H3388 [12MY]

H.R. 5138, 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, H6087-H6093 [27JY]

H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3549-H3578 [19MY]

S. 624, Water for the World Act, S7222-S7224 [20SE]

S. 1067, Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act, S1411 [10MR], H3409-H3411 [12MY]

S. 1376, International Adoption Simplification Act, S6120 [21JY], H7406 [15NO]

S. 3135, Global Health Care Cooperation Act, S1672 [17MR]

S. Con. Res. 59, express that the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court undermines U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review conference in Uganda, S2528 [21AP]

S. Con. Res. 63, accord Taiwan observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization, S3910 [18MY]

S. Res. 158, tribute to American Sail Training Association, S1409 [10MR]

S. Res. 345, 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 in Guinea, S712 [23FE]

S. Res. 404, Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army implementation and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions, S397 [1FE], S1126 [4MR]

S. Res. 405, reaffirm centrality of freedoms of expression and press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy, encourage international Internet freedom, and condemn cyber attacks and censorship by China, S445, S447 [2FE]

S. Res. 414, recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis in Haiti due to earthquake, S1127 [4MR]

S. Res. 414, recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding of Haiti following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake, S539 [9FE]

S. Res. 415, commend democracy and human rights advocates, support freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights violations as found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in Iran, S571, S592 [11FE]

S. Res. 433, support goals of International Women's Day, S1032 [3MR]

S. Res. 446, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons anniversary, S1263 [8MR]

S. Res. 454, support goals of World Tuberculosis Day, S1529 [15MR]

S. Res. 461, reject creation of an international system of government bailouts for the financial sector or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty, S1753 [18MR]

S. Res. 466, support goals and ideals of World Water Day, S1876 [23MR]

S. Res. 483, commend Serbian democracy efforts, urge European Union decision on membership application, welcome NATO Partnership for Peace Program membership, and urge capture and transfer of indicted war criminals, S2389 [15AP], S2529 [21AP]

S. Res. 499, support goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day, S2595, S2600 [22AP]

S. Res. 519, oppose ratification of U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child based on incompatibility with the U.S. Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of families, S3475 [10MY]

S. Res. 532, congratulate China for hosting Shanghai 2010 Expo, recognize role of the Expo in opening up China, and call for USA Pavillion operators to maximize opportunity to showcase U.S. attributes, S3833 [17MY]

S. Res. 548, support Israel's right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas, S4752 [9JN], S5495 [28JN]

S. Res. 552, Olympic Day, S4942 [15JN], S5310 [23JN]

S. Res. 571, call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, S5494, S5497 [28JN]

S. Res. 584, tribute to Special Olympics USA National Games, S5973 [15JY], S6037 [20JY]

S. Res. 604, call for release of U.S. hikers detained in Iran, S6586, S6595 [2AU]

S. Res. 640, welcome Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to the U.S. for summit, broaden U.S. engagement, and reinforce democracy efforts in Burma, S7423, S7426 [23SE]

S. Res. 660, support a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) made by or in partnership with the people of the U.S., S7637, S7669 [28SE]

S. Res. 680, support international tiger conservation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, S7979 [17NO]

S. Res. 693, condemn unprovoked North Korean military attack against South Korea and reaffirm alliance with South Korea, S8400, S8443 [2DE]

S. Res. 694, condemn state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights in Iran, S8477 [3DE]

S. Res. 697, General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords) anniversary, S8642, S8655 [8DE]

S. Res. 698, support sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia (country), call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions, S8714 [9DE]

S.J. Res. 37, Helsinki Final Act anniversary, S6585 [2AU]

Transcripts

In Historic Vote, UN Declares Water a Fundamental Human Right: ``Democracy Now!'' (television/radio show), H8333 [14DE]