DEMOCRACY

Addresses

New Constitution of Kenya and the Role of the Judiciary: Willy Mutunga, Supreme Court of Kenya, E652–E654 [25AP]

Amendments

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5905, S5995, S5996 [2AU]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5802 [31JY]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S3332 [21MY], S6652, S6666 [21SE]

Articles and editorials

Egypt’s Witch Hunt Threatens a Rupture With the U.S., S319 [2FE]

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

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

Prince and the Ayatollah, E750 [9MY]

Voter ID Mess Subverts an American Birthright, H5119 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions

Albania: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see S. Res. 601), S6947 [27NO] (see H. Res. 812), H6397 [15NO]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4417 [21JN] (see S.J. Res. 43), S3976 [12JN] (see H.R. 5986), H3974 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 109), H3162 [18MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

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

Constitution—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (see S. Res. 376), S699 [15FE]

Cuba: condemn for death of Wilman Villar Mendoza and repression of human and civil rights, commend pro-democracy activist organizations, and pledge solidarity with the people of Cuba (see H. Res. 536), H440 [2FE]

Ecuador: condemn repression of democracy and human rights, express concern on lack of counternarcotics cooperation and relationship with Iran, and discourage renewal of trade preference systems (see H. Res. 745), H5525 [31JY]

Egypt: condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (see S. 2327), S2546 [19AP]

——— prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6701 [11DE]

——— recognize importance of relationship with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists (see S. Res. 372), S614 [14FE]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (see S. Res. 476), S3688 [4JN]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (see H.R. 4258), H1570 [26MR]

——— 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]

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

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA] (see H. Con. Res. 97), H187 [27JA]

International relations: 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]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 394), S1576 [12MR]

Jamaica: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 764), H5707 [2AU]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5304 [24JY]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (see S. Res. 481), S3729 [5JN]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Res. 665), H3162 [18MY]

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]

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 mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves (see S. Res. 424), S2496 [18AP]

——— 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]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses (see S. 2034), S75 [24JA]

——— 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]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S5977 [2AU]

Taiwan: support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (see S. Res. 542), S5978 [2AU]

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]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 765), H5707 [2AU]

Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see H. Res. 527), H181 [25JA]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (see S. Res. 466), S3280 [17MY]

——— ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (see H. Res. 730), H4868 [13JY]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 541), S5978 [2AU]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 3608), S6625 [21SE] (see H.R. 5799), H3102 [17MY]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Amanda Kerstman, E355 [8MR]

——— Gordon Tsai, E532 [16AP]

——— Kayla Cox, E621 [24AP]

——— Komal Luthra, E630 [24AP]

My American Appreciation: Anna Stout, E991 [6JN]

Washington, DC: Callie Effler, E992 [6JN]

——— Chloe Atchley, E992 [6JN]

——— Madison Jacobs, E992 [6JN]

Letters

Call for removal of David B. Shear as Ambassador to Vietnam: Representative Wolf, E1212 [9JY], E1410, E1411 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1411 [3AU]

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]

Detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan in Vietnam: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E1213 [9JY], E1410 [3AU]

——— Representative Wolf, E1410 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1409 [3AU]

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

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

Impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation: several Representatives, H101 [23JA]

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

——— Representative Wolf, E37 [18JA]

Lists

Voter suppression legislation by State, H2310 [7MY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S347 [6FE], H464 [3FE]

National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5084 [17JY], H4872 [17JY]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S5302 [24JY], H5141 [24JY]

Poems

‘‘Daw of Freedom,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1655 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (H. Res. 423), H2310 [7MY]

Albania: independence anniversary, H6473 [28NO]

Armenia: independence anniversary, E1589 [21SE]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E923, E929 [31MY], E966 [1JN]

Bahrain: recognize importance of relationship with the U.S. and urge continued implementation of government reforms, H1829 [16AP], E750 [9MY]

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

——— independence anniversary, E503 [29MR]

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina: independence anniversary, H1116 [1MR]

Burma: human rights violations, E867 [18MY]

——— U.S. decision to lift economic sanctions on business activities, E856 [18MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), H5640–H5644, H5696 [2AU]

Cambodia: human rights violations, E1662 [28SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

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

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: U.S. policy, E131 [3FE]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 90), H314 [1FE]

——— uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms relative to Illinois laws denying the right of residents to carry firearms, H6524 [29NO]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, E382 [19MR]

Crocker, Ryan C.: condemn remarks on U.S. policy on Afghanistan, E84 [27JA]

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

——— tribute to hunger strike by pro-democracy activists, H5929 [13SE], H6258 [21SE]

Czechoslovak Independence Day: observance, E1747 [13NO]

District of Columbia: tribute to Last Colony March and Rally for DC Democracy, E706 [7MY]

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

Egypt: anniversary of revolution, H163 [25JA]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— elections, H4637 [29JN]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

Georgia (country): democracy efforts, H6432 [27NO], H6538 [30NO]

——— limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (H.R. 4258), E440 [26MR], E1438 [3AU]

——— 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]

Government: importance of separation of powers, H6168 [20SE]

GPO: pocket versions of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence funding, H3679, H3680 [8JN]

Greece: independence anniversary, H1582 [27MR], E429 [22MR], E440 [26MR], E457 [27MR], E476 [28MR], E573 [18AP]

Honduras: human rights violations, E835 [17MY]

House Democracy Partnership: tribute to partnership with Kyrgyzstan Parliament, H951 [27FE]

Huizenga, Representative: report on trip to Afghanistan, H46 [18JA]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E381 [19MR]

Illinois: tribute to Lech Walesa Day, E177 [9FE]

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

Israel: independence anniversary, H2139, H2145 [26AP], E526 [16AP], E648 [25AP], E659, E663, E665, E667, E669, E672, E674, E675 [26AP], E680, E694, E700 [27AP]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H1139, H1145 [5MR], H1220 [7MR], H2074 [25AP], H2201 [26AP], H6378 [15NO], H6399, H6400 [16NO], E1782, E1793, E1794 [16NO]

Italy: independence anniversary, E1199 [29JN]

Kazakhstan: independence anniversary, E357 [8MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, H5025 [19JY]

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

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E212 [16FE], E279 [29FE]

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: anniversary of Ilinden Uprising, E1432 [3AU]

——— independence anniversary, E1518 [13SE]

Maryville, TN: tribute to Heritage Middle School student trip to Washington, DC, E991 [6JN]

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

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

Pakistan: human rights violations of Baloch people, E1628 [21SE]

——— human rights violations of Baluch people, E649 [25AP]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E732 [8MY], E906 [30MY]

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]

——— elections, H1137 [5MR]

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

Shear, David B.: call for removal as Ambassador to Vietnam, E1212 [9JY], E1409 [3AU]

Slovak Republic: independence anniversary, E1163 [27JN]

South Sudan: independence anniversary, E1215 [10JY], E1249 [13JY]

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]

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]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, H1529 [22MR], H5567–H5569, H5571, H5572, H5576–H5578 [1AU], E178 [9FE], E1409, E1412, E1415, E1419, E1421 [3AU]

Taiwan: anniversary of lifting of martial law, E1249 [13JY], E1271 [18JY]

——— democracy efforts, E785 [15MY], E875 [18MY]

——— observance of National Day, E1551, E1555, E1563, E1568 [19SE], E1578, E1580 [20SE], E1585, E1593, E1595, E1599, E1602, E1612, E1615, E1621, E1635, E1638, E1639, E1650 [21SE], E1655 [25SE], E1660, E1668, E1670, E1671 [28SE], E1689 [9OC]

Thailand: democracy efforts, E1106 [21JN]

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]

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]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), H7517 [1JA]

——— democracy efforts, E321 [6MR]

——— ensure free and fair elections, release opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds, and deny U.S. visas to officials involved in human rights abuses or anti-democratic actions (H. Res. 730), H5698 [2AU]

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

Vietnam: call for release of Nguyen Quoc Quan, H5839 [11SE]

——— 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]

——— promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1410), H5835–H5842 [11SE], E72 [25JA], E1482 [11SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H94–H102 [23JA], H503–H510 [6FE], H2304–H2310 [7MY], H3729 [18JN], H5118–H5122 [23JY], H5209, H5212 [25JY], H5537 [1AU], H6072 [19SE], H6153, H6159, H6162 [20SE], H6237 [21SE], E98 [31JA], E1301 [23JY], E1427 [3AU]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 5799), H5118, H5120–H5122 [23JY], E838 [17MY], E1703 [16OC]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (H.R. 3317), H503 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Aung San Suu Kyi: presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S6394 [19SE]

Belarus: human rights violations, S2224 [29MR]

Burma: impact of import restrictions, S93 [26JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.R. 5986), S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5425, S5426, S5451–S5454 [26JY], S5703, S5704, S5726 [31JY], S5904–S5907, S5919–S5921, S5932–S5934 [2AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent agreement, S5858 [1AU]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), unanimous-consent request, S5425 [26JY]

——— approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 43), S3979–S3981 [12JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

China: human rights violations, S1710 [15MR]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 90), S5627, S5628 [26JY]

——— commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (S. Res. 376), S4780 [29JN]

Croatia: anniversary of U.S. recognition of independence, S1609 [13MR]

Cuba: human rights violations, S5851–S5853 [1AU]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Egypt: condemn treatment of certain organizations working for democracy and human rights, S318 [2FE]

——— condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers, S2347, S2356, S2357 [17AP], S2684 [25AP]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (S. 2327), S2557 [19AP], S2561 [23AP]

——— support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S318 [2FE]

El Salvador: democracy efforts, S5655 [30JY]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, S4200 [14JN]

——— U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY]

Fang Lizhi: tribute (S. Res. 476), S3871 [7JN]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Cuba and Haiti, S53–S56 [24JA]

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

Ghana: democracy efforts, S5294 [24JY]

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

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (S. Con. Res. 34), S174 [30JA]

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

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]

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (S. Res. 386), S1207, S1208 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (S. Res. 394), S1581 [12MR], S1678 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: 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]

Mali: U.S. policy, S7426 [5DE]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (S. Res. 525), S5792, S5802 [31JY], S5956 [2AU]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to the National Constitution Center addition to ‘‘The Story of We the People’’ exhibit of the wheelchair of disability-rights advocate Justin Dart, Jr., S5480 [26JY]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (S. Res. 481), S3737 [5JN]

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

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

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

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]

——— impose sanctions due to human rights abuses, S5847 [1AU]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Taiwan: democracy efforts, S2960 [8MY]

——— observance of National Day, S6533, S6534 [20SE], S6616 [21SE]

——— support efforts to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations (S. Res. 542), S5991 [2AU], S6438 [19SE]

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]

Ukraine: condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release (S. Res. 466), S6665, S6666 [21SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S90 [26JA], S2913 [7MY], S3958 [12JN], S6724, S6725 [13NO], S7758 [12DE]

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

Reports

National Election in Taiwan: International Election Observers Mission, S6438–S6440 [19SE]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326), S5133 [18JY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 3326) (S. Rept. 112–225), S6545 [20SE]

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]

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

Nicaragua Democratic Aspirations Support and Call Attention to the Deterioration of Constitutional Order: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 344), S2166 [28MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4240), S5133 [18JY]

Recognize Importance of Relationship of Egypt With U.S., Urge Protection of Civil Liberties, and Cease Intimidation and Prosecution of Civil Society Workers and Democracy Activists: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 372), S613 [14FE]

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]

Statements

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]

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

Religious Freedom in Vietnam: Vietnamese Embassy in the U.S., H5840–H5842 [11SE]

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

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 90, printing of pocket version of U.S. Constitution, H314 [1FE]

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

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.R. 1410, Vietnam Human Rights Act, H5835–H5837 [11SE]

H.R. 5986, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5640 [2AU]

S. 3326, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5920 [2AU]

S. Con. Res. 34, tribute to Vaclav Havel, S168, S174 [30JA]

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

S. Res. 372, recognize importance of relationship of Egypt with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists, S636 [14FE]

S. Res. 376, commemorate anniversary of signing of the U.S. Constitution and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values, S703 [15FE], S4780 [29JN]

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. 386, support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression in Iran, S1206 [1MR], S1399 [5MR]

S. Res. 394, recognize anniversary of unification of Italy, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S., S1579, S1581 [12MR]

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

S. Res. 424, condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves in Syria, S2502 [18AP]

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. 466, condemn imprisonment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and call for diplomatic sanctions pending her release, S3287 [17MY]

S. Res. 476, tribute to Fang Lizhi, S3689 [4JN], S3871 [7JN]

S. Res. 481, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship anniversary celebration, S3733, S3737 [5JN]

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. 525, tribute to Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, S5307 [24JY], S5802 [31JY]

S. Res. 541, condemn Vietnam human rights violations, S5989 [2AU]

S. Res. 542, support efforts by Taiwan to strengthen democracy and human rights and encourage Government to take into consideration international election monitoring recommendations, S5990 [2AU]

S. Res. 601, recognize Albania independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust, S6948 [27NO]

S.J. Res. 43, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3980 [12JN]

Tributes

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo, S5851 [1AU]