PEACE

Addresses

Israeli/Palestinian Peace Initiatives: Senator Kaufman, S7745 [29SE]

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

Amendments

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]

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]

Articles and editorials

Fresh Thinking on Supporting Israel, E40 [19JA]

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

Bills and resolutions

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]

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]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S1813 [22MR] (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]

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]

———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, 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, 1599), H6572 [30JY]

Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region (see S. Res. 564), S5319 [23JN] (see H. Res. 1464), H4677 [22JN]

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, 5338), H3540 [18MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7499 [16NO]

Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for reaching Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of policing and justice (see H. Res. 1252), H2579 [14AP]

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]

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]

Somalia: develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability (see S. Res. 573), S5538 [29JN]

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]

———recognize anniversary of signing of 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 H. Res. 1019), H265 [20JA]

Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see S. Res. 538), S4143 [24MY] (see H. Res. 1321), H3123 [4MY]

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

Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971), H6456 [29JY]

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]

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]

Remarks in House

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

Cold War Veterans Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 900), H1783-H1787 [20MR]

Ebert-Colella, Kim: Greater Tacoma, WA, Peace Prize recipient, E1509 [30JY]

Genesee County Committee for Community Peace (organization): tribute, E1842 [29SE]

George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (H. Res. 528), H7726, H7727 [30NO], H7899 [2DE], E2045 [2DE]

Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1107), H1195-H1198 [9MR], E340 [10MR], E354, E360 [11MR], E371 [12MR]

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

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]

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

———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 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]

Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region (H. Res. 1464), H4709-H4711 [23JN], H4795 [24JN], E1201, E1203, E1206 [24JN]

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]

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

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace, H8038 [7DE], E2252 [22DE]

———recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (H. Res. 1717), H8049-H8056 [7DE], E2092, E2094 [8DE]

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

Skokie, IL: tribute to Fairview South School Pennies for Peace program, E844 [13MY]

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

Sudan: anniversary of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army, E3 [12JA]

———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]

Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (H. Res. 1321), H5267-H5270 [30JN], E753 [5MY], E1340 [15JY]

Veterans for Peace (organization): tribute to William Ladd chapter, E1461 [28JY]

West Pawlet, VT: tribute to Mettawee Community School Pennies for Peace program, E1765 [29SE]

Remarks in Senate

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

Greece: independence anniversary, S2110 [25MR]

———independence anniversary (S. Res. 464), S1816 [22MR]

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

———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]

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]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace, S8549 [6DE]

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

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]

Somalia: develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability (S. Res. 573), S7770, S7771 [29SE]

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

Sudan: call for peace in Darfur region, S3534 [11MY]

———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]

———urge full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, S3534 [11MY]

Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (S. Res. 538), S4161 [24MY]

Reports filed

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]

Develop a Comprehensive Strategy To Ensure Stability of Somalia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 573), S7442 [24SE]

Statements

I Have No Enemies—My Final Statement: Liu Xiaobo, H8051 [7DE]

Message of Hope and a Call to Action: Sudan Catholic Bishops' Regional Conference, E1558 [10AU]

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

Tribute to Liu Xiaobo: Representative McGovern, H8055 [7DE]

Texts of

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

H. Res. 528, tribute to George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, H7726 [30NO]

H. Res. 900, support goals and ideals of Cold War Veterans Recognition Day, H1783 [20MR]

H. Res. 1107, Greece independence anniversary, H1195 [9MR]

H. Res. 1321, urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems in Thailand, H5267 [30JN]

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

H. Res. 1464, commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation to Japan for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region, H4709 [23JN]

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. 1717, recognition of Liu Xiaobo for Nobel Prize for peace, H8049 [7DE]

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]

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

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. 464, Greece independence anniversary, S1815, S1816 [22MR]

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. 538, urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems in Thailand, S4148, S4161 [24MY]

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. 564, commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation to Japan for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region, S5323 [23JN], S5630 [29JN]

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

S. Res. 573, develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, S5544 [29JN], S7770 [29SE]

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]