MIDDLE EAST

Addresses

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Release Political Prisoners, Support Democracy, Remove Terrorist Designation From Opposition Group, and Impose Sanctions To Deter Nuclear Program in Iran: Representative Filner, E2082 [8DE]

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 Initiatives: Senator Kaufman, S7745 [29SE]

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

Saudi Arabia—Fueling Religious Persecution and Extremism: Mansour Al-Hadj, Aafaq Foundation, E2170-E2171 [16DE]

———Maria McFarland, Human Rights Watch (organization), E2170 [16DE]

———Nina Shea, Hudson Institute Center for Religious Freedom, E2171 [16DE]

———R. James Woolsey, E2172 [16DE]

State of the Union: President Obama, S263-S268 [27JA], H415-H420 [27JA]

Support a Transition to a Freely Elected and Open Iranian Democracy: John R. Bolton, E1408 [22JY]

Amendments

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), S1465 [11MR]

Iraq: support religious and ethnic minorities (S. Res. 322), S6964, S6989 [5AU]

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]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, S1421 [11MR], H2818 [22AP]

Articles and editorials

Dangerous Silence, E539 [14AP]

Dividends of U.S. Support for Israel, E633 [22AP]

Fresh Thinking on Supporting Israel, E40 [19JA]

Obama Repeating 1975 Mistakes, H1491 [16MR]

Pakistan's Double Game, H6108 [27JY]

Point of View—Linkage and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, E493 [25MR]

Tickling Sanctions for Iran From the UN—It's Now Up to Congress, S5102 [17JN]

U.S. Forces Step Up Pakistan Presence, H6107 [27JY]

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

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), H5818 [20JY]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]

Dept. of State: 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]

Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H2694 [20AP]

Foreign policy: 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]

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

International relations: 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]

Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (see H. Res. 1497), H5303 [30JN]

———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]

———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see S. 4008), S8477 [3DE] (see H.R. 6296), H7391 [29SE]

———establish a program to support a transition to a freely elected, open democracy (see S. 3008), S569 [11FE]

———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see S. 3022), S698 [23FE] (see H.R. 4647, 4649), H753 [23FE]

———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses (see S. Res. 551), S4885 [14JN]

———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4677 [22JN]

———prevent high-ranking Iranian Government officials or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from being eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 256), H2215 [22MR]

———prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H1817 [20MR]

Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1323 [10MR]

———restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose participation in energy-related ventures, investments, or partnerships (see S. 3810), S7267 [21SE] (see H.R. 6043), H6569 [30JY]

Iraq: commend civil-military partnership and leadership of Raymond T. Odierno and Christopher R. Hill to refine and sustain effective counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategy (see S. Res. 616), S6885 [5AU]

———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7614 [18NO]

———congratulate people on resolve to vote in parliamentary elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), H1220 [9MR]

———encourage elected officials and political leaders to redouble efforts to form a government that is just, representative, and accountable to the people (see H. Res. 1695), H7395 [29SE]

———recognize positive effect of upcoming parliamentary elections on political reconciliation and democratic institutions (see S. Res. 437), S1169 [4MR]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]

———authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 3451), S4529 [27MY] (see H.R. 5327), H3540 [18MY]

———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]

———investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson in West Bank village of Nil'in and express sympathy to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), H3014 [28AP]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2503 [13AP]

———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 1191), H1656 [18MR]

———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]

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]

Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res. 94), H5984 [22JY]

———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), H7155 (see H. Res. 1672), H7212 [28SE]

Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), H7614 [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), H8520 [15DE]

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]

U.N.: 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]

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

U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), H3657 [19MY]

United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family members ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al-Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. 5378), H3822 [25MY]

Yemen: implement a strategy to address instability and deny terrorists a safe haven (see S. Res. 400), S340 [28JA]

Conference reports

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (H.R. 2194), H4751-H4770 [23JN]

Letters

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

Commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to Persian Gulf Conflict veterans: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E1978 [18NO]

———Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans Affairs (House), E1978 [18NO]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), E1978 [18NO]

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

Lists

Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S5779 [13JY]

Florida Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1014 [28MY]

Pennsylvania Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S4569 [28MY]

Messages

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S3641 [12MY], H3422 [12MY]

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]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S1357 [10MR], H1295 [10MR]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, S3033 [3MY], H3100 [4MY]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S6517 [29JY], H6355 [29JY]

Motions

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H2806 [22AP]

Remarks in House

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

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H3298 [11MY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, H2562 [14AP], H2988 [28AP], H3102 [4MY]

———end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, H6649 [14SE], H6813 [22SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H4443 [15JN], H5307, H5344-H5351, H5384-H5404 [1JY], H5551 [14JY], H5621 [15JY], H6049, H6062-H6068 [27JY], E1293 [13JY], E1331 [15JY], E1445, E1450, E1452 [28JY], E1469 [29JY]

———tribute to active duty members, H2770, H2771 [21AP]

———tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 1535), E1378 [20JY]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8932 [21DE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 1516), H5754-H5756 [20JY], E1402 [22JY]

Azerbaijan: relationship with Israel, E945 [26MY]

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

Dept. of Defense: Gulf War Veterans' Illness Research Program funding, H7514 [17NO]

Dept. of State: renewal of contract with Xe Services LLC, H1035 [3MR]

Egypt: human rights violations, E648 [26AP]

———U.S. policy, H5977 [22JY]

Foreign policy: 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]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H7584 [18NO]

Iran: address increasing global influence, H2564 [14AP]

———authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (H.R. 1327), H2776 [21AP], H4599 [17JN]

———condemn content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (H. Res. 1497), H5208 [30JN]

———condemn hanging of citizens protesting civil liberties and human rights violations, H451 [2FE]

———condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (H. Res. 1431), E2082 [8DE]

———condemn imprisonment of leaders of Baha'i community for espionage, E68 [21JA]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, E1910 [16NO]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (H. Res. 175), E2241 [22DE]

———ensure companies operating in the U.S. that receive Federal funds are not conducting business in Iran, H4075 [27MY], H4851 [24JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum and develop and maintain viable military options to prevent development or deployment of nuclear weapons capability (H.R. 3832), H2448 [25MR]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H1489 [16MR], H2564 [14AP], H2768, H2775 [21AP], H2806 [22AP], H4378 [10JN], H5694 [19JY], E1289 [13JY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4789, H4841-H4858, H4867 [24JN], E1212, E1213 [25JN], E1216, E1217, E1220 [28JN], E1242, E1252, E1258, E1260 [30JN], E1794 [29SE]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), motion to instruct conferees, H2806-H2815, H2825 [22AP], E653 [26AP]

———human rights violations, H2808 [22AP], H4849, H4850 [24JN]

———impose sanctions, H2556 [14AP]

———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (S. 2799), H1489 [16MR], H2776 [21AP], E658 [26AP]

———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (H.R. 4647), H2564 [14AP], H4847 [24JN]

———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (H.R. 4649), H4719 [23JN]

———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (H. Res. 1457), H4716-H4721 [23JN], H4857 [24JN], E1241 [30JN]

———negotiate an ``Incidents at Sea Agreement'', H3899 [27MY]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H2621 [15AP]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators, E1043 [8JN]

———U.S. policy, H3884 [27MY], H5896 [21JY], E1079 [10JN]

Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (H.R. 4807), E346 [10MR]

Iraq: call on leaders to form a capable, representative, and accountable Government, address needs of displaced citizens, and to effectively and fairly develop oil and gas reserves (H. Res. 1695), E1780 [29SE]

———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (H. Res. 1725), E1971 [18NO]

———deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents, E1200 [24JN]

———deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (H. Res. 704), H5694 [19JY], E571 [15AP], E1043 [8JN]

———ensure safety of Camp Ashraf residents, E996 [28MY]

———support religious and ethnic minorities, H5976 [22JY]

———support religious and ethnic minorities (H. Res. 944), H675-H679 [23FE], E219, E221 [24FE], E266 [26FE], E280 [2MR]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (H. Con. Res. 271), H3018 [29AP], E829 [12MY]

———authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), H3617-H3620, H3623 [19MY], E901, E906, E910 [20MY], E913 [24MY], E943, E953 [26MY]

———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]

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

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H2671 [20AP], E594 [20AP]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2769, H2772-H2779 [21AP], E569 [15AP], E590, E592 [20AP], E620, E624, E633, E635, E640 [22AP], E643, E646, E656 [26AP], E669 [27AP], E691, E696 [28AP]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H4490, H4491 [15JN]

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

———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, E829 [12MY]

———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 construct additional housing in Jerusalem, H1412, H1414 [15MR], H2264 [24MR], H2447 [25MR], H2670 [20AP], H2888 [27AP], H3303 [11MY], E418 [19MR]

———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]

———U.S. policy, H1414 [15MR], H1491 [16MR], H2218 [23MR], H2442, H2444 [25MR], H2805 [22AP], H4377 [10JN], H4673 [22JN], H4868 [24JN], E427 [20MR], E442 [22MR], E493 [25MR], E539 [14AP]

Lebanon: U.S. policy, H7504 [17NO]

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

Persian Gulf Conflict: commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to veterans (H. Res. 1672), H7512-H7515 [17NO], E1978 [18NO]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H364 [26JA], H3222 [6MY]

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

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction: improve oversight of contractors in Afghanistan, H4041, H4043 [27MY]

Remarks in Senate

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

Armed Forces: making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, S5213 [21JN], S6190 [22JY]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S5779 [13JY]

Contracts: promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal contracting relative to reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S8377-S8380 [2DE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making emergency supplemental appropriations, S4129 [24MY]

Foreign policy: 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]

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

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, S7739 [29SE], S8634 [8DE]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (S. Res. 71), S8121 [19NO]

———establish a program to support a transition to a freely elected, open democracy (S. 3008), S8050 [18NO]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), S425 [2FE], S5102 [17JN], S6019 [20JY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, S5394-S5409 [24JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), unanimous-consent agreement, S1421 [11MR], S5392 [24JN]

———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (S. 2799), S209 [26JA], S324-S332 [28JA], S353 [29JA], S8050 [18NO]

———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (S. 3022), S703 [23FE]

———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses (S. Res. 551), S4893 [14JN]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S1256 [8MR]

———recognize positive effect of upcoming parliamentary elections on political reconciliation and democratic institutions (S. Res. 437), S1129 [4MR]

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

———support religious and ethnic minorities (S. Res. 322), S6989 [5AU]

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

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, S2485 [21AP]

———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]

Levin, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, S5842 [14JY]

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

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

Palestinian Authority: anniversary of Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, S7746 [29SE]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S4107 [24MY], S4397 [26MY], S4818 [10JN]

Specter, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Czech Republic, Israel, Syria, and Croatia, S6349 [28JY]

Treaties and agreements: treatment of Iran, Syria, and Israel in report from Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons conference, S6152 [22JY]

Yemen: implement a strategy to address instability and deny terrorists a safe haven (S. Res. 400), S356 [29JA]

Reports filed

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) (H. Rept. 111-512), H4778 [23JN]

Yemen Strategy Implementation To Address Instability and Deny Terrorists a Safe Haven: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 400), S1458 [11MR]

Statements

Enhancement of Sanctions Against Iran: Senator Specter, S426-S429 [2FE]

Presidential Authority To Waive Sanctions on Certain Persons From Countries Cooperating With U.S. and International Efforts To Constrain Iran's Nuclear Weapons Capability: Representative Berman and Senator Dodd, H4851 [24JN]

Report on Congressional Delegation Trip to Cyprus, Syria, India, Afghanistan, and Morocco: Senator Specter, S762-S765 [25FE]

Report on Congressional Delegation Trip to Czech Republic, Israel, Syria, and Croatia: Senator Specter, S6349 [28JY]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, S5408 [24JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 944, support religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq, H676 [23FE]

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

H. Res. 1457, mark anniversary of Iranian Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability, H4716 [23JN]

H. Res. 1516, World War II conclusion anniversary and tribute to Armed Forces members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, H5754 [20JY]

H. Res. 1672, commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, H7512 [17NO]

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.R. 5327, U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation and Support Act, H3617 [19MY]

S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, S327-S332 [28JA]

S. Res. 400, implement a strategy to address instability and deny terrorists a safe haven in Yemen, S347 [28JA]

S. Res. 437, recognize positive effect of upcoming parliamentary elections in Iraq on political reconciliation and democratic institutions, S1130, S1183 [4MR]

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. 551, mark anniversary of Iranian Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses, S4887, S4893 [14JN]

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

S. Res. 616, commend U.S. civil-military partnership in Iraq and leadership of Raymond T. Odierno and Christopher R. Hill to refine and sustain effective counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategy, S6908 [5AU]