INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS related term(s) Conferences; Foreign Policy

Addresses

International Human Rights Day: Hilary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, E6–E8 [10JA]

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648, S6649 [21SE]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7460, S7636 [5DE]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230 [19DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2272, S2276 [29MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE], H6840 [18DE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S3373, S3382 [21MY]

Israel: reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), S4779 [29JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8511, S8512, S8516 [28DE], H7521 [1JA]

Southeast Asia: reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (S. Res. 524), S6004, S6011 [2AU]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4831, S4833 [10JY]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S2037 [26MR]

Articles and editorials

Arctic Ice Melt Is Setting Stage for Severe Winters, S4855 [11JY]

Conversion of a Climate-Change Skeptic, S5638 [30JY]

Do You Want the Good News First?, S3761 [6JN]

Game Over for the Climate, S3073 [10MY]

Green ‘Drivel’ Exposed—The Godfather of Global Warming Lowers the Boom on Climate Change Hysteria, H4650 [29JN]

Hansen Had It Right in 1981 Climate Report, S3074 [10MY]

In Sudan, Seeing Echoes of Darfur, H1023 [29FE]

IPCC Lead Author Misleads US Congress, S5856 [1AU]

Leading on Disability Beyond Our Borders, S7395 [4DE]

North Korea’s Dehumanizing Treatment of Its Citizens Is Hiding in Plain Sight, S2541 [19AP]

Panetta Warns Climate Change Having ‘Dramatic Impact’ on National Security, H2452 [9MY]

Turning a Blind Eye to North Korea’s ‘Hidden Gulag’, S2541 [19AP]

Bills and resolutions

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice and express support to victims of such atrocities (see H. Res. 584), H1362 [13MR]

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2243 [29MR]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: call for arrest and prosecution for incitement to genocide (see H. Res. 807), H6318 [26OC]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Argentina: condition membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see S. Res. 457), S3087 [10MY] (see H. Res. 686), H3703 [12JN]

——— express concern over disregard of U.S. rule of law relative to sovereign debt owed to the U.S. and oppose access to benefits and loans by international financial organizations (see H. Res. 586), H1366 [16MR]

Armed Forces: further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon (see H.R. 4485), H2064 [24AP]

——— require the President to seek congressional approval before engaging members in military humanitarian operations (see S. 3176), S3129 [14MY]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (see S. 3331), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 6027), H4064 [26JN]

China: ensure U.S. policy is guided by certain strategic objectives (see H. Res. 616), H1845 [16AP]

——— prevent repatriation of North Korean refugees and allow diplomatic access to, and application for asylum by, such refugees (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1427 [20MR]

Climate: adopt a target of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies and ensure the flexibility of such policies (see H. Res. 835), H7264 [18DE]

——— express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (see H. Res. 672), H3362 [31MY]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen the U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources to further global prosperity and security (see H.R. 6038), H4156 [27JN]

Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6573), H6306 [12OC]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (see S. Res. 354), S132 [26JA] (see S. Res. 366), S261 [1FE]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see S. Con. Res. 47), S3782 [6JN] (see H. Res. 676), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize and set certain catch limits on aboriginal subsistence whaling if the International Whaling Commission fails to adopt such limits (see S. 3262), S3728 [5JN] (see H.R. 5898), H3480 [5JN]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (see H.R. 4344), H1811 [30MR]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4077), H943 [17FE]

——— take steps in the U.N. to move the seat of the International Court of Justice from the Netherlands due to failure to investigate child rape allegations against a Ministry of Justice official (see H. Res. 838), H7360 [19DE]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2515), S2922 [7MY]

Diseases: support continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4868 [13JY]

Egypt: prohibit use of funds for U.S. participation in joint military exercises if Egypt abrogates, terminates, or withdraws from the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see S. 3670), S7976 [12DE]

Ethnic groups: allow Azeri people, currently divided between Azerbaijan and Iran, to have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country if they so choose (see H. Con. Res. 137), H5922 [12SE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE] (see H. Res. 834), H6828 [17DE]

Foreign aid: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see S. 3495), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

Foreign policy: enhance security, bolster regional capacity to counter threats, and promote cooperation to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6067), H4654 [29JN]

——— express that the people of Baluchistan, currently divided between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country (see H. Con. Res. 104), H944 [17FE]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (see S. 2183), S1576 [12MR]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (see H. Res. 526), H158 [24JA]

Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 6303), H5705 [2AU]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 4282), H1739 [28MR]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE] (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 734), H5008 [18JY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see S. Res. 532), S5487 [26JY] (see H. Res. 713), H4604 [28JN] (see H. Res. 749), H5525 [31JY]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see S. Res. 491), S3977 [12JN]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

——— recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 663), H3103 [17MY]

Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization (see S. Res. 446), S2824 [26AP]

——— promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4674 [27JN]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— condemn President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the leaders of Iran for addressing the U.N. on Yom Kippur (see H. Con. Res. 139), H6276 [21SE]

——— expand sanctions relative to the energy sector (see H.R. 4317), H1804 [29MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE] (see H. Res. 568), H1134 [1MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 3783), H77 [18JA]

——— sanction foreign financial institutions providing secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or cable transfers to the Central Bank of Iran or sanctioned financial institutions (see H.R. 3880), H439 [2FE]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses (see S. 2101), S567 [13FE] (see H.R. 4179), H1304 [8MR]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 750), H5629 [1AU]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2546 [19AP] (see H.R. 4229), H1496 [21MR]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO] (see H. Res. 813), H6428 [16NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4133), H1152 [5MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (see H. Con. Res. 145), H6828 [17DE]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 627), H2031 [19AP] (see H. Res. 639), H2274 [27AP] (see H. Res. 650), H2645 [10MY]

Marine mammals: support an end to commercial whaling in all of its forms and strengthen measures to conserve whale populations (see H. Res. 714), H4604 [28JN]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H2067 [24AP]

NATO: honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (see S. Res. 395), S1614 [13MR]

——— strengthen (see S. 2177), S1540 [8MR] (see H.R. 4243), H1541 [22MR]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources (see S. 3356), S4724 [28JN]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5916), H3660 [7JN]

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and support Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see S. Res. 531), S5487 [26JY]

——— discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 487), S3839 [7JN]

——— support goals and ideals of the Olympic movement and congratulate the U.S. Olympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams (see H. Res. 780), H5922 [12SE]

PLO: oppose maintenance of an official office in the District of Columbia if they continue to unilaterally seek recognition of a Palestinian state or form a unified government with Hamas (see H. Res. 524), H158 [24JA]

Power resources: promote global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the U.S., Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Georgia (country) (see H. Res. 611), H1805 [29MR]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H5525 [31JY]

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (see H. Res. 742), H5327 [26JY]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of Seattle World’s Fair (see S. Res. 431), S2546 [19AP]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland (see H.R. 6313), H5705 [2AU]

——— reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (see S. Res. 524), S5257 [23JY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (see S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 687), H3707 [15JN]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4203 [14JN]

——— oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria (see S. Con. Res. 54), S5381 [25JY]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Travel and tourism: require priority visa processing for visitors to national heritage areas or national parks and make infrastructure grants to communities hosting these areas (see H.R. 6130), H4868 [13JY]

U.N.: oppose any resolution endorsing an international code of conduct for information security in order to preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet (see H. Con. Res. 114), H1571 [26MR] (see H. Res. 628), H2031 [19AP]

——— recognize the Proclamation of the Refugee Congress (see H. Res. 690), H3807 [19JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Res. 814), H6428 [16NO]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (see S. 2205), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5846), H3162 [18MY]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World Peace Corps Mission: tribute to efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients (see S. Res. 614), S7976 [12DE]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Briefs

What the Women Say—Killing Them Softly—The Stark Impact of Sanctions on the Lives of Ordinary Iranians: International Civil Society Action Network, H5572–H5575 [1AU]

Cost Estimates

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956): CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Letters

Closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: several human rights, religious, and civil liberties organizations, H7367 [20DE]

Condemn inclusion of Iran as conference member to negotiate U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: Senator Isakson, S4807 [10JY]

Condemn Russian support and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support sanctions and transfer of leadership: Mahmoud Khattab, American Syrian Coalition, E1385 [1AU]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Chen Guangcheng, S6933 [27NO], S7341 [3DE]

——— Home School Legal Defense Association, S7367 [4DE]

——— Penny Young Nance, Concerned Women for America (organization), S7366 [4DE]

Ecuadorian human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation: Carlos R. Lange, Sociedad Ecuatoriana del Exterior (organization), E1652 [21SE]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S6527 [20SE]

Human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile in Sudan: several individuals, S6528–S6530 [20SE]

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act: Colleen Delaney Eubanks, National Child Support Enforcement Association, H3450 [5JN]

——— Gordon L. Berlin, Building Knowledge To Improve Social Policy (organization), H3450 [5JN]

——— Jon Baron, Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, H3450 [5JN]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3451 [5JN]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3451 [5JN]

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act: Howard Kohr, Marvin Feuer, and Brad Gordon, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), S3253 [17MY]

Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5577 [1AU]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5577 [1AU]

Oppose U.N. Arms Trade Treaty if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms: several Representatives, S4807 [10JY]

Position of James Lovelock on global warming: Gordon J. Fulks, H4650 [29JN]

Sudan hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E37 [18JA]

——— Representative Wolf, E37 [18JA]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea ratification: Senators Portman and Ayotte, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5009 [16JY]

——— several Senators, S5009 [16JY]

Lists

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

Coalition for U.S. Ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities members, S7376 [4DE]

Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control specially designated nationals and blocked persons, H5569 [1AU]

Global cooling predictions, S5857 [1AU]

Organizations supporting Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO]

Messages

Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen: President Obama, S3233 [16MY], H2782 [16MY]

Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions: President Obama, S348 [6FE], H479 [6FE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: President Obama, S3293 [17MY]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S5730 [31JY], H5439 [31JY]

National Emergency Relative to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Obama, S5132 [18JY], H4920 [18JY]

Motions

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S6922 [27NO]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S5862 [1AU]

Press releases

New Iran Sanctions Push U.S., Iran Closer Toward War—Friends Committee on National Legislation: Friends Committee on National Legislation, H5570 [1AU]

Remarks in House

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

——— recognize the growing threat of terrorist organizations, E684 [27AP]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (H. Res. 709), H4078 [27JN]

Armed Forces: further preparedness, in cooperation with regional allies, to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, H2824 [17MY]

Aviation: prohibit funding to implement European Union emissions trading scheme on U.S. civil aircraft operators, H4139, H4140 [27JN]

——— prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), H6330–H6334 [13NO]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E48 [19JA], E51 [23JA], E64 [24JA], E78 [25JA]

Belarus: human rights violations, H5296 [26JY], H5698 [2AU], H7475 [31DE]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), E503 [29MR]

Burma: human rights violations, E867 [18MY]

Cambodia: human rights violations, E1662 [28SE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to NATO summit meeting, H2573 [10MY]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), H7457, H7458 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

China: assessment of role in Africa, E516 [30MR]

——— human rights violations, H1172 [6MR], H6387 [15NO]

Climate: express that U.S. policies should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning climate change issues (H. Res. 672), E933 [31MY]

——— global warming, H4649–H4652 [29JN], H4778 [11JY], H5017 [19JY]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H5645–H5647 [2AU], H6357, H6359–H6361 [14NO]

——— impact of global warming on national security, H2451 [9MY]

Congress: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5577 [1AU]

Cuba: human rights violations, H6686 [11DE], E224 [17FE]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources, E1331 [25JY]

——— respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (H. Res. 676), H5018, H5020 [19JY], E1342 [26JY]

——— support reunification agreement, E1389, E1391 [2AU]

——— support U.N.-brokered agreement between Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relative to reunification, H5018 [19JY]

——— tribute to outgoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union, E1873 [4DE], E1969 [19DE], E2015 [31DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: tribute to domestic and global anti-hunger and nutrition programs, E803 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H7366, H7385 [20DE]

——— limit funding to any institution or organization established by U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, H3081 [17MY]

Dept. of Peace: establish (H.R. 808), H6810 [17DE]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (H.R. 4344), E624 [24AP]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (H.R. 4077), H1429 [21MR], E2017 [31DE]

——— authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), H7461, H7462 [30DE], H7559 [1JA]

——— encourage Saudi Arabia to increase oil production, H1094, H1095 [29FE]

——— tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H5222 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding for the International Highway Technology Scanning Program, H4141 [27JN]

Diseases: HIV/AIDS research and treatment funding, H6590 [4DE]

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E987 [6JN]

Ecuador: human rights violations, democracy efforts, and drug trafficking situation, E1651 [21SE]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E78 [25JA], E141, E142 [6FE]

Egypt: limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, H931, H933 [17FE], H3125 [18MY]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (H. Res. 834), H7503–H7506 [31DE], H7560 [1JA], E2029 [1JA]

——— impact of designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization on U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon enforcement of U.N. resolution to end hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, H7505 [31DE]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for assistance to certain entities whose policies call for the destruction of Israel, H5029 [19JY]

——— prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 921), H931 [17FE]

——— provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 949), E353 [8MR]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H1525–H1530 [22MR]

——— express that the people of Baluchistan, currently divided between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country (H. Con. Res. 104), H2200 [26AP]

——— political correctness as a potential threat to national security, H2639–H2643 [10MY]

Georgia (country): support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict (H. Res. 526), H6083–H6086 [19SE], E1606, E1608 [21SE]

——— support NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, E285 [29FE]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, H6341 [13NO]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (H.R. 4282), H3448–H3451 [5JN]

Honduras: human rights violations, E835 [17MY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, H4916, H4917, H4918 [18JY], H5023, H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], E1268, E1272 [18JY], E1290 [19JY], E1312 [24JY]

——— support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (H. Res. 713), E1174 [28JN], E1359 [31JY]

International Children’s Day: observance, E633 [24AP]

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (H. Res. 929), E1663 [28SE]

International Education Week: observance, E1760 [15NO]

International Human Rights Day: observance, H6686 [11DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, H4078 [27JN]

——— recognize a moment of silence at future Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, H5295, H5296 [26JY], E1330 [25JY]

International Services Center (organization): tribute to World Refugee Day celebration, E1096 [20JN]

International Women’s Day: observance, H1276 [8MR], E342, E353 [8MR], E359 [9MR]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), H6644–H6646 [5DE]

Iran: analysis of potential military strike as means to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, H814 [16FE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7500–H7503 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability, H1158 [6MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H930 [17FE], H5692–H5695 [2AU]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (H. Res. 568), H2687–H2693 [15MY], H2794 [16MY], H2816 [17MY], E434 [22MR], E820 [16MY], E827, E828, E836, E838, E839, E840 [17MY], E866 [18MY]

——— impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, E1415 [3AU]

——— oppose potential military strike as means to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, H2488, H2490 [9MY], H3107 [18MY]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere, H1529 [22MR]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), H1163 [6MR], H6079–H6083 [19SE]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), Senate amendment, H6840, H6841 [18DE]

——— strengthen and expand sanctions relative to the supplying of Hamas in Gaza with rockets and missiles to attack Israel, H6524 [29NO]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses, H593 [8FE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), H4886 [17JY], H5074 [19JY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), Senate amendment (H. Res. 750), H5552–H5578 [1AU], H5693 [2AU], E1404, E1407, E1409, E1412, E1415, E1418, E1421 [3AU]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, H2483 [9MY]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas, H6418, H6419 [16NO], H6524 [29NO], E1784 [16NO], E1810, E1814 [27NO]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (H. Res. 813), H6418 [16NO], E1811 [27NO]

——— encourage continued commitment to Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H2490 [9MY]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H6399 [16NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (H.R. 4133), H2481–H2492 [9MY], E763 [10MY], E779 [11MY], E787 [15MY], E810 [16MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), H4884–H4888 [17JY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S. and assist in the defense of Israel, E640 [25AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for universal condemnation of missile launch (H. Con. Res. 145), H7498–H7500 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— condemn launch of multistage rocket, E569, E573 [18AP], E647 [25AP], E1931 [13DE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), H5842–H5844 [11SE], E1497 [12SE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), Senate amendment, H7520 [1JA], E2027 [1JA]

——— human rights violations, H5025 [19JY]

Library of Congress: Open World Leadership Center funding, H3680, H3681 [8JN]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, E721, E728 [8MY], E747 [9MY], E758, E775 [10MY], E785, E790, E792, E803 [15MY], E809, E810, E817, E819, E822 [16MY], E829, E830, E838 [17MY], E845, E855, E857, E859, E875 [18MY], E881 [22MY], E965 [1JN]

——— tribute to reelection as President of Taiwan, E33 [18JA], E185 [14FE], E486 [29MR], E697 [27AP]

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (H. Res. 627), E598 [19AP]

Middle East: 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, H463 [3FE], H1146 [5MR], H1163, H1165 [6MR], H1527–H1529 [22MR], E687 [27AP]

——— 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 (H. Res. 271), H636–H638 [8FE]

——— support right of Israel to annex Judea and Samaria if the Palestinian Authority continues to press for unilateral Palestinian statehood at the U.N. (H. Res. 394), H1527 [22MR]

Morocco: human rights violations, E1646 [21SE], E1963 [19DE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, H227 [1FE], E110 [1FE], E225 [17FE], E241, E248, E252 [27FE], E280 [29FE], E302, E303 [1MR], E352 [8MR], E474 [28MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E191 [14FE], E224, E227 [17FE], E254 [27FE]

——— anniversary of independence and formation of Republic’s army, H2823 [17MY]

——— anniversary of occupation of Shusha, E718 [7MY]

——— tribute to citizens, E828 [17MY]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, E1224 [11JY]

Netanyahu, Benjamin: U.S. visit by Israeli Prime Minister, H1165 [6MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H4678–H4681 [9JY], H5873 [12SE], H6054–H6058 [14SE], H6267 [21SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: assess consequences of a military strike against Iran, H3298, H3299 [31MY]

——— authorize participation in information sharing with Canada and Mexico for the purposes of border security and combating drug trafficking, H3300 [31MY]

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, E1632 [21SE]

Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, H210 [31JA], H563–H566 [7FE], H680–H683 [9FE], H935–H938 [17FE]

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for an end to such transfers and support of sanctions against and leadership transfer in Syria (H. Res. 742), E1384 [1AU]

——— human rights violations, H5979 [13SE], H6380 [15NO]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (H. Res. 177), E847, E850 [18MY]

Sudan: hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions, E37 [18JA]

——— human rights violations, E37 [18JA]

——— human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile, H1022 [29FE], H1442 [21MR]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (S. Con. Res. 17), H5846, H5847 [11SE], E1486 [12SE]

——— anniversary of the 2-28 incident, E244 [27FE], E367 [13MR]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E846 [18MY]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (H.R. 2992), E226 [17FE]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E517 [30MR], E532 [16AP], E1247 [12JY]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

Turkey: tribute to Mobile Turkish Coffee House Project, E728 [8MY]

U.N.: adoption of resolution granting Palestine a change in status from permanent observer before a comprehensive peace agreement has been reached with Israel, E1834, E1850 [29NO]

——— anniversary of adoption of Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic of Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (H. Res. 929), E1663 [28SE]

——— promote transparency, accountability, and reform (H.R. 2829), H1528 [22MR]

——— recognize the Proclamation of the Refugee Congress (H. Res. 690), E1093 [20JN]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, H5296 [26JY], E1241 [12JY]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification, H5023 [19JY]

U.N. Security Council: invoke ‘‘Uniting for Peace’’ resolution to bypass China and Russia veto of Arab League plan for cessation of violence and political transition in Syria, H3274 [31MY]

——— veto of resolution by China and Russia supporting Arab League plan for cessation of violence and political transition in Syria, H587 [8FE], E147 [6FE]

Uzbekistan: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., E193 [15FE]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards, H1222 [7MR]

——— condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (H. Res. 484), H229 [1FE], H5844–H5846 [11SE], E1482 [11SE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 3658), H1429 [21MR]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E353 [8MR]

World AIDS Day: observance, H6473 [28NO], H6515, H6516 [29NO], H6545 [30NO], H6590 [4DE], E1858 [30NO]

World Alzheimer’s Month: observance, E1606, E1618, E1636 [21SE]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H1433 [21MR]

World Water Day: observance, H1429 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (S. Res. 378), S607 [14FE], S803 [15FE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands: tribute to opening of Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, S35 [23JA]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S2995 [9MY], S5945 [2AU], S6527, S6528 [20SE], S6611 [21SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

Belarus: human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7636, S7637 [5DE]

China: human rights violations, S1710 [15MR]

Climate: global warming, S673–S679 [15FE], S2221 [29MR], S2487 [18AP], S3073–S3075 [10MY], S3266, S3269 [17MY], S3612, S3613 [24MY], S3775 [6JN], S4184 [14JN], S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S4853–S4856, S4859–S4862 [11JY], S5196–S5198 [19JY], S5458–S5460 [26JY], S5635–S5642 [30JY], S5836–S5839, S5841, S5853–S5858 [1AU], S5925–S5927 [2AU], S6306–S6308 [13SE], S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7017 [28NO], S7427–S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE], S8160–S8162 [19DE], S8620 [1JA]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S5637 [30JY], S6770 [14NO], S7676 [6DE]

——— impact of global warming on the economy, S4255–S4261 [19JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S8620 [1JA]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: impact on the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children with disabilities, S7366, S7368–S7371 [4DE]

——— ratify, S5950, S5958, S5964 [2AU], S6511–S6515 [20SE], S6923–S6936, S6938 [27NO], S6985 [28NO], S7340–S7342 [3DE], S7365–S7379, S7394, S7395 [4DE], S7405, S7408 [5DE]

——— ratify, motion to proceed, S6922 [27NO]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S6512 [20SE], S6922 [27NO], S7293 [30NO]

Council for a Livable World: anniversary, S3683 [4JN]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners (S. Res. 366), S277 [1FE]

——— human rights violations, S5851–S5853 [1AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: Food for Peace program funding, S4130 [13JN]

Dept. of Defense: require briefings on dialogue between U.S. and Russia on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike systems, S7014, S7015 [28NO], S7285 [30NO]

Dept. of Justice: ensure prosecutorial discretion in international law enforcement issues and maintain accountability to Congress, S5723 [31JY]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (S. 2318), S8230, S8231 [19DE]

——— tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1499 [8MR]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2515), S2929 [7MY]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve the competitiveness of the U.S., S3258–S3260 [17MY], S3760 [6JN]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S7767 [12DE]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S205 [31JA]

Electric power: impact of global warming on increasing national and global electrical needs, S6306 [13SE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (S. Res. 613), S8379 [21DE]

Foreign policy: promote human rights and democracy, S1709 [15MR], S4710 [28JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to global prosperity through hunger and poverty reduction, S3324 [21MY]

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund: establish (S. 2183), S1577 [12MR]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: observance, S6721 [13NO]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (S. Res. 557), S6472 [19SE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 368), S358 [6FE]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary, S5864 [1AU]

Human rights: condemn international human rights violations against women and human trafficking, S2477, S2478 [18AP]

Human Rights Day: observance, S7693–S7695, S7698 [10DE], S8067 [17DE]

Hungary: human rights violations, S4944 [12JY], S8251 [20DE]

Inhofe, Senator: call to rethink opinion that global warming is a hoax, S5635–S5638 [30JY]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (S. Res. 532), S5468, S5627 [26JY]

International Chemistry Olympiad: commend participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S. Res. 491), S4107, S4108 [12JN]

International Ice Hockey Federation: urge suspension of plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus and condemn corporate sponsorship of such event relative to human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (S. Res. 504), S4594 [25JN], S5654 [30JY], S6032, S6033 [10SE]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1497–S1501 [8MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 90), S1499 [8MR]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (S. Con. Res. 50), S6667 [21SE]

Iran: allow humanitarian trade to be exempted from sanctions as long as such trade is licensed by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S5862 [1AU]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2276 [29MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability, S3719, S3720 [5JN]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S. Res. 380), S3253, S3254, S3256–S3258 [17MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), S3659 [24MY], S3669 [4JN], S6417 [19SE], S6577–S6583, S6601, S6602 [21SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), unanimous-consent agreement, S6606 [21SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (S.J. Res. 41), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

——— impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, S7282 [30NO]

——— provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere (H.R. 3783), S7988 [12DE]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses, S3324 [21MY]

——— strengthen multilateral sanctions regime and expand sanctions relative to the energy sector, weapons of mass destruction proliferation, and human rights abuses (S. 2101), S2346 [17AP], S3253 [17MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, S7202, S7206 [29NO], S7282, S7283 [30NO], S7390 [4DE], S8337 [21DE]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), S3253–S3256, S3258 [17MY], S3295, S3317–S3321, S3323 [21MY], S5930 [2AU]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), House amendment, S5847, S5858–S5863 [1AU]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), unanimous-consent agreement, S3316, S3317 [21MY]

——— strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), unanimous-consent request, S2065, S2066 [27MR], S3252 [17MY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (S. 2325), S3420 [22MY]

——— commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (S. Res. 599), S6872 [15NO], S7204 [29NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (S. 2165), S4779, S4780 [29JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8516 [28DE]

——— human rights violations, S2540 [19AP]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to inauguration as President of Taiwan, S2960 [8MY], S3037 [9MY], S3126 [14MY], S3171 [15MY], S3420 [22MY], S3621 [24MY]

Moroccan-American Treaty of Peace and Friendship: anniversary, S5727 [31JY]

NATO: honor sacrifices of personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL (S. Res. 395), S2279 [29MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and support Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (S. Res. 531), S5626 [26JY]

Russia: human rights violations, S806–S810 [16FE]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of World’s Fair, S2534 [19AP]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary, S4202 [14JN]

Senate: moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, S6032, S6033 [10SE]

——— moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, unanimous-consent agreement, S6025 [10SE]

Slovakia: human rights violations against the Romani people, S562 [13FE]

Southeast Asia: call on China to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states to resolve territorial issues in the South China Sea, S5335 [25JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (S. Res. 524), S6011 [2AU]

Sudan: human rights violations and attacks on the border regions of South Kordofan and Blue Nile, S6528 [20SE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (S. Res. 379), S1020 [17FE], S1139 [29FE], S2552 [19AP]

Taiwan: tribute to food donation to Kenya, S2914 [7MY]

Tajikistan: support membership in the World Trade Organization, S7783 [12DE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

U.N.: call for investigation of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5852 [1AU]

——— Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change endangerment findings relative to impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S5856 [1AU]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: condemn inclusion of Iran as conference member, S4806 [10JY]

——— oppose if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, S4806 [10JY], S5128 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms (S. 2205), S3244 [17MY]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification, S5007–S5010 [16JY], S5128 [18JY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems, S2017 [26MR], S2192 [29MR], S8181 [19DE]

——— require concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon modernization plan, S815 [16FE]

War: ensure balance of power, as established by the Constitution, between Congress and the President relative to initiation of hostilities by Armed Forces, S2998–S3000 [9MY]

Wildlife Conservation Day: observance, S7398 [4DE]

World AIDS Day: observance, S7208 [29NO]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 429), S4832, S4833 [10JY]

World Peace Corps Mission: tribute to efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients (S. Res. 614), S7989 [12DE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, S2914 [7MY]

Reports filed

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Support People, Express Disappointment Over U.N. Security Council Resolution Veto Condemning Violence, and Commend Arab League’s Peace Efforts in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Violations, Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 80), S2166 [28MR]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–6), S5731 [31JY]

Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2318) (S. Rept. 112–232), S6744 [13NO]

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1956) (S. Rept. 112–195), S5976 [2AU]

Honor Sacrifices of NATO Personnel in Afghanistan and Historically Throughout the World and Support the New Strategic Concept and Upcoming Summit in Chicago, IL: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 395), S2166 [28MR]

Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3331) (S. Rept. 112–234), S6744 [13NO]

Nomination of Mark A. Barnett To Be U.S. Court of International Trade Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Pirate Fishing Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1980) (S. Rept. 112–255), S8203 [19DE]

Promote a Global Internet Free From Government Control and Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Currently in Effect: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 50), S6451 [19SE]

Strengthen Multilateral Sanctions Regime Against Iran and Expand Sanctions Relative to Energy Sector, Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation, and Human Rights Abuses: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2101), S567 [13FE]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S4366 [20JN]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Prohibition: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 112–361), H25 [17JA]

U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2165) (S. Rept. 112–179), S4674 [27JN]

Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 641) (S. Rept. 112–194), S5731 [31JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S5731 [31JY]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Bob Dole, S6924 [27NO], S7375 [4DE]

——— John Lancaster, S6927 [27NO]

——— Judith Heumann, Dept. of State, S6924 [27NO]

——— Several Veterans Organizations, S7374 [4DE]

Declaration to Moroccan-Controlled Western Sahara and Sahrawi Refugee Camps in Algeria—Summary of Preliminary Observations: Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights (organization), E1647 [21SE]

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act: Senator Tim Johnson, S3317 [21MY]

Moroccan Initiative in the Western Sahara: Moroccan American Center for Policy, E1963–E1965 [19DE]

Summaries

Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act (H.R. 1905), S3318–S3320 [21MY]

Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act (H.R. 1905), S5859–S5862 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 145, call for universal condemnation of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea missile launch, H7498 [31DE]

H. Res. 134, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H7500 [31DE]

H. Res. 484, condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards in Vietnam, H5844 [11SE]

H. Res. 526, support enhanced security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in Georgia (country), U.S.-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, NATO membership, democratic reforms, and peaceful resolution of conflict, H6083 [19SE]

H. Res. 568, express importance of preventing acquisition of Iranian nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H2687 [15MY]

H. Res. 750, Senate amendment to H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, H5552–H5567 [1AU]

H. Res. 813, commit to security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas, H6418 [16NO]

H. Res. 834, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, H7503 [31DE]

H.R. 1464, North Korean Refugee Adoption Act, H5842 [11SE]

H.R. 1905, Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act, S3641–S3651 [24MY]

H.R. 3783, Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act, H6079 [19SE]

H.R. 4133, U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, H2481 [9MY]

H.R. 4282, International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3448 [5JN]

S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, S6611, S6612 [21SE], H6330 [13NO]

S. 2165, U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, H4884 [17JY]

S. 2183, Bringing Fugitives to Justice Act, S1578 [12MR]

S. 2318, Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act, S8230 [19DE], H7461 [30DE]

S. 3331, Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act, H7457 [30DE]

S. Con. Res. 17, accord Taiwan observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization, H5846 [11SE]

S. Con. Res. 47, respect sovereignty of Cyprus and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources, S3784 [6JN]

S. Con. Res. 50, promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect, S4683 [27JN], S6667 [21SE], H6644 [5DE]

S. Con. Res. 54, oppose sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by Russia to or for Syria, S5401 [25JY]

S. Res. 80, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S2276 [29MR]

S. Res. 354, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S134 [26JA]

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 366, condemn Cuba for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, suspend from U.N. Human Rights Council, and call for release of all political prisoners, S265, S277 [1FE]

S. Res. 368, recognize anniversary of earthquake in Haiti, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance, S351, S358 [6FE]

S. Res. 378, express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care, S704, S803 [15FE]

S. Res. 379, condemn human rights violations in Syria, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts, S858 [16FE], S1020 [17FE]

S. Res. 380, express importance of preventing Iran acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, S859 [16FE]

S. Res. 395, honor sacrifices of NATO personnel in Afghanistan and historically throughout the world and support the new Strategic Concept and upcoming summit in Chicago, IL, S1618 [13MR], S2279 [29MR]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 412, commend African Union coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts, S2257 [29MR]

S. Res. 429, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S4833 [10JY]

S. Res. 431, Seattle World’s Fair anniversary, S2553 [19AP]

S. Res. 446, oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the U.N. or any other international governmental organization, S2833 [26AP]

S. Res. 457, condition Argentinian membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law, S3091 [10MY]

S. Res. 487, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships for the Olympic Games, S3843 [7JN]

S. Res. 491, commend International Chemistry Olympiad participants and hosts and encourage pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, S3983, S4108 [12JN]

S. Res. 494, condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, S4207 [14JN]

S. Res. 504, recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, S4463, S4594 [25JN]

S. Res. 524, reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China, S5263 [23JY], S6011 [2AU]

S. Res. 531, commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and support Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, S5493, S5626 [26JY]

S. Res. 532, support International AIDS Conference and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs, S5494, S5627 [26JY]

S. Res. 557, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6345 [13SE], S6472 [19SE]

S. Res. 574, call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel, S6556 [20SE]

S. Res. 599, commit to security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas, S6859, S6872 [15NO]

S. Res. 613, European designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and imposition of sanctions, provision of information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas, S7745 [11DE], S8379 [21DE]

S. Res. 614, tribute to World Peace Corps Mission efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients, S7982, S7989 [12DE]

S.J. Res. 41, express importance of preventing Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, S6602 [21SE]