PEACE

Articles and editorials

Kazakhstan Launches ATOM Project To Support Global Movement Against Nuclear Tests, E1510 [13SE]

Statesmanship and Its Betrayal (excerpt), H4859 [12JY]

Bills and resolutions

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]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

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]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S5870 [1AU] (see H.R. 6255), H5628 [1AU]

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]

Gilman, Benjamin A.: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

Middle East: 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]

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]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1303 [8MR]

——— promote peace and stability (see S. Res. 397), S1734 [15MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— 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 (see S. Res. 370), S494 [9FE] (see S. Res. 435), S2731 [25AP] (see H. Res. 549), H802 [15FE]

——— 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]

War of 1812: recognize anniversary and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation between the U.S. and Canada (see H. Res. 685), H3699 [8JN]

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]

Letters

Sudan and South Sudan conflict resolution: several Members of Congress, H1898 [17AP]

Messages

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

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: tribute to South Abington Elementary School Paws for Peace initiative, E831 [17MY]

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]

Cleveland Peace Action (organization): tribute, E577 [18AP]

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

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (H.R. 3795), H45 [18JA]

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

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H6712 [12DE]

Foreign policy: enhance peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region, H2826 [17MY]

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]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1582 [27MR], E429 [22MR], E440 [26MR], E457 [27MR], E573 [18AP]

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

Kazakhstan: launch of the Abolish Testing Our Mission project to support the global movement to ban nuclear weapons tests, E1509 [13SE]

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]

Nobel Prize: recognition of the European Union for peace, E1913 [12DE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 4169), H1212 [7MR], H1375 [19MR], H1898 [17AP]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy, H1301 [8MR], H1376 [19MR], H2138 [26AP], H3729 [18JN], E1046 [15JN]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (H. Res. 549), H1029 [29FE], H1144 [5MR]

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]

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]

University of San Diego: anniversary of Women PeaceMakers Program, E1453 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

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

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

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (S. 3477), S5882 [1AU]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 398), S1761 [15MR]

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]

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

Sudan: promote peace and stability (S. Res. 397), S2280, S2281 [29MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (S. Res. 428), S2552 [19AP]

——— 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]

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]

Reports filed

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 Human Rights Violations and Call for Transition to Democracy in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S2921 [7MY]

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]

Promote Peace and Stability in Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 397), S2166 [28MR]

Statements

International Conference From a Nuclear Test Ban to a Nuclear-Weapons-Free World: Representative Faleomavaega, E1509 [13SE]

U.S. Policy on Afghanistan: Ryan C. Crocker, E84 [27JA]

Texts of

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]

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. 370, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S503 [9FE]

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. 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. 397, promote peace and stability in Sudan, S1740 [15MR], S2280, S2281 [29MR]

S. Res. 398, Greece independence anniversary, S1741, S1761 [15MR]

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. 428, condemn human rights violations in Syria, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria, S2551 [19AP]

S. Res. 435, condemn human rights violations in Syria and call for transition to democracy, S2734 [25AP]

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. 505, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Benjamin A. Gilman recipients of the World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize, S4638 [26JN]

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]