DEMOCRACY
Addresses
Joint Meeting of Congress: Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea, H2487–H2490 [8MY]
Steering Through a Sea of Change—Video Conference With Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University: Ma Ying-jeou, S6108–S6110 [31JY], E534 [24AP]
Amendments
Afghanistan: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections (S. Res. 151), S5573 [9JY]
Iran: support political reform (S. Res. 154), S4489, S4490, S4494 [13JN]
Kenya: congratulate commitment to peaceful elections, call for justice for victims of political violence, and support democratic reforms (S. Res. 90), S2853 [22AP]
Ukraine: call for release of Yulia Tymoshenko, urge the European Union to include such release as a criterion for signing certain agreements, and encourage a strong relationship with Europe (S. Res. 165), S8082 [18NO]
Appointments
House Democracy Partnership, H6915 [30OC]
Articles and editorials
Cheng Ming, a Powerful Voice for Democracy in China, E1378 [26SE]
Civilians in Sudan’s Darfur Region Face Wholesale Destruction, E1234 [2AU]
Revolution and Entropy, H255 [23JA]
Russia, Like Ukraine, Will Become a Real Democracy, H7634 [11DE]
Time To Act in Syria, S3289 [9MY]
U.S. Is Warned Russia Plans Syria Arms Sale, S3293 [9MY]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections (see S. Res. 151), S3657 [21MY]
Albania: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see H. Res. 33), H171 [15JA]
Bahamas: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 397), H6954 [30OC]
Bangladesh: condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence (see S. Res. 318), S8668 [11DE]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: designate Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation (see S. Res. 131), S3256 [8MY]
Burma: place conditions on assistance relative to human rights (see S. 1885), S9105 [20DE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 46), H2774 [17MY]
Cambodia: condition foreign assistance on the holding of credible and competitive parliamentary elections with the inclusion of all political parties (see S. Res. 163), S4021 [7JN] (see H. Res. 310), H4826 [19JY]
——— suspend military assistance until an independent and credible investigation occurs into the parliamentary elections and election reforms are implemented (see S. Res. 271), S7536 [16OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Nelson R. Mandela on his birthday (see H. Con. Res. 43), H4213 [8JY]
China: recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, and release political prisoners, including Wang Bingzhang (see H. Res. 245), H3095 [4JN]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (see S. Res. 144), S3569 [16MY] (see H. Res. 131), H1825 [21MR]
Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see H. Res. 262), H3653 [14JN]
Dept. of State: authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 1710), H2297 [24AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: increase seigniorage and mint and issue coins celebrating American Liberty, ‘‘The Union’’, and American values, and continue production of Presidentially-themed coins (see H.R. 2535), H4141 [27JN]
Egypt: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 1302), H1719 [20MR]
——— prohibit U.S. assistance (see H.R. 276), H169 [15JA]
——— prohibit U.S. assistance as a result of military coup d’état (see S. 1278), S5667 [11JY]
——— reform assistance (see S. 1857), S8976 [18DE]
——— support fundamental rights of all citizens, equal access to justice and due process of law, and transparent and accountable governance (see H. Res. 329), H5399 [2AU]
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (see H. Res. 402), H6997 [12NO]
Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 1793), H2392 [26AP]
Foreign countries: prohibit assistance following coups d’état (see S. 1857), S8976 [18DE]
Georgia (country): support sovereignty, independence, and NATO membership, enhance defense cooperation, and congratulate on elections and democratic reforms (see S. Res. 317), S8668 [11DE]
Greece: anniversary of unification of Island of Crete (see H. Res. 432), H7567 [5DE]
——— independence anniversary (see S. Res. 84), S2026 [20MR]
Greek Americans: recognize contributions in the U.S. and the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, IL, for documenting such contributions (see H. Res. 338), H5476 [10SE]
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 H. Res. 252), H3251 [6JN]
——— support political reform (see S. Res. 154), S3844 [23MY]
Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H1909 [10AP]
Kenya: congratulate commitment to peaceful elections, call for justice for victims of political violence, and support democratic reforms (see S. Res. 90), S2328 [22MR] (see H. Res. 186), H2393 [26AP]
Korea, Republic of: reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC (see H. Res. 200), H2437 [6MY]
——— recognize anniversary of Korean War Armistice and the Mutual Defense Treaty, reaffirm importance of U.S.-Korea alliance, and congratulate Park Geun-hye on election as President (see S. Res. 136), S3326 [9MY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE] (see H. Res. 434), H7607 [9DE]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 282), H4143 [27JN]
Nepal: call for a democratically elected government (see H. Con. Res. 47), H5173 [30JY]
Somalia: promote security, stability, and good governance through coordinated interagency strategy that supports consolidation of recent security and political gains (see S. 1745), S8361 [20NO]
Syria: call on opposition to outline a vision of inclusion for all people, support development of transitional justice, and urge respect for international humanitarian law and preservation of minorities (see H. Res. 223), H2774 [17MY]
——— 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. 229), H2838 [21MY]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance, support a transition to democracy, impose sanctions on arms and oil sales, and allow for conditional removal of sanctions (see S. 856), S3091 [6MY] (see S. 960), S3531 [15MY]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 617), S1950 [19MR] (see H.R. 1327), H1821 [21MR]
Ukraine: call for release of Yulia Tymoshenko, urge the European Union to include such release as a criterion for signing certain agreements, and encourage a strong relationship with Europe (see S. Res. 165), S4058 [10JN]
——— condemn persecution of political prisoners such as Yulia Tymoshenko and Yuri Lutsenko, call for their release and provision of medical care, and demand adherence to democratic principles (see H. Res. 28), H85 [14JA]
——— support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis (see S. Res. 319), S8771 [12DE] (see H. Res. 447), H8117 [16DE]
Venezuela: support free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy and condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition (see S. Res. 213), S6208 [1AU]
Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see S. 1649), S7829 [5NO] (see H.R. 1897), H2533 [8MY]
Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 44), H2603 [14MY]
——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 123), S214 [23JA] (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]
——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see S. 532), S1710 [12MR] (see H.R. 280), H169 [15JA]
World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 143), S3569 [16MY]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: repeal (see S. 498), S1269 [7MR]
Essays
Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Carley Grable, E712 [21MY]
——— Christopher Sabbagh, E710 [21MY]
——— Deborah Osakue, E753 [23MY]
——— Faith Orakwue, E758, E762 [23MY]
——— Jennifer Ellefson, E755 [23MY]
——— Lauren Ahart, E765 [24MY]
——— Megan Emiliani, E765 [24MY]
——— Mishi Jain, E763 [24MY]
——— Pallavi Dev, E763 [24MY]
——— Paulina Agyei, E764 [24MY]
——— Rachel Daniel, E788 [4JN]
State of the Union: Annie Arthur, S702 [13FE]
Letters
Appoint special envoy to Sudan: Representative Wolf, E1234 [2AU]
Redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq: several Representatives (2007), H2333 [25AP]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S468 [4FE], H325 [4FE]
National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Obama, S704 [13FE], H488 [13FE]
National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5753 [17JY], H4577 [17JY]
Remarks in House
Arab countries: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H6831 [29OC]
——— U.S. policy to sustain and support transition to democracy, H6686 [23OC]
Armenia: independence anniversary, H5793 [20SE]
Azerbaijan: democracy efforts, E192 [26FE]
——— independence anniversary, E682 [16MY], E719 [22MY], E727, E736 [23MY], E789 [4JN]
Bahamas: independence anniversary (H. Res. 397), E1615 [30OC]
Bahrain: anniversary of protests, H515 [14FE], E160 [14FE], E171 [15FE]
——— human rights violations, H515 [14FE], E160 [14FE], E171 [15FE]
Burma: human rights violations, H3027 [4JN]
——— U.S. policy, E1903 [19DE]
California Lutheran University: tribute to Elton & Janice Gallegly Center for Public Service & Civic Engagement, E1420 [2OC]
Cameroon: tribute to National Day, E704 [20MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Nelson R. Mandela on his birthday (H. Con. Res. 43), H4231 [9JY]
Central African Republic: human rights violations, E1702 [19NO]
China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, H2968 [3JN], H3104 [5JN], H3234 [6JN], H3360 [13JN], E793 [4JN], E800 [5JN], E818 [6JN], E1162–E1164 [30JY]
——— human rights violations, H3233 [6JN], E1691 [18NO], E1874 [16DE]
——— U.S. policy, H3104 [5JN], E818 [6JN], E1162–E1164 [30JY]
Constitution—U.S.: uphold Fourth Amendment protections against indiscriminate government searches and seizures, H3692 [18JN], H4989 [24JY]
——— uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms, H348 [5FE], H938–H941 [4MR], H1404 [14MR], H1559 [18MR], H2035 [16AP], H2336–H2343 [25AP], H2380 [26AP], H4589 [17JY], E151 [14FE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to provide riot control items to countries undergoing democratic transition if security forces of such countries are using excessive force to repress peaceful demonstrations, H3579 [13JN]
——— report on how Egyptian military is supporting rights of individuals involved in civil society and democratic promotion efforts through nongovernmental organizations, H3584 [13JN], E884 [17JN]
Dept. of State: appoint special envoy to Sudan, E920 [19JN], E1051 [11JY], E1234 [2AU]
Egypt: human rights violations, E1878 [16DE]
——— sentencing of nongovernmental organization workers to jail for involvement in pro-democracy organizations, H3020 [4JN]
Ethiopia: U.S. policy, E979 [26JN]
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms, H7258 [20NO]
——— support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (H. Res. 402), E1662 [14NO], E1692 [18NO]
Georgia (country): elections, H7298 [20NO], E1586 [28OC]
Greece: anniversary of unification of Island of Crete, E1837 [11DE]
——— independence anniversary, H1637, H1638, H1639, H1644 [20MR], E339, E344 [20MR], E360, E361, E364 [21MR], E385 [9AP]
——— U.S. policy, H1637 [20MR]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to Nelson R. Mandela, H8084 [12DE]
Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E1566 [23OC]
——— democracy efforts, E367 [21MR]
Iran: human rights violations, H4220 [9JY]
Israel: independence anniversary, H2020–H2024 [15AP], E422 [11AP], E472 [16AP], E490 [18AP], E560 [26AP]
Kazakhstan: observance of Constitution Day, E1194 [1AU]
Kenya: political reform, E483 [17AP]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, E1074 [17JY], E1838 [11DE]
Korea, Republic of: reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC, H2491 [8MY]
——— reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC (H. Res. 200), E608 [7MY]
Kranzberg, Hannah: New Israel Fund (organization) Guardian of Democracy award recipient, E1577 [28OC]
Lebanon: independence anniversary, E1678, E1679 [15NO]
Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to participation in video conference with Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University, E534 [24AP]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (H. Res. 434), H8085 [12DE]
Moldova: prevent escalation of conflict with Transnistria, protect European Union accession aspirations, and ensure peaceful reintegration, E1053 [11JY]
Morocco: increase U.S. trade and economic opportunities and support democratic reforms, E1749 [21NO]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, H4606 [18JY]
——— observance (H. Res. 282), E1094 [18JY]
Russia: human rights violations, H6837 [29OC]
Shear, David B.: call for removal as Ambassador to Vietnam, E1037 [10JY]
Slovak Republic: independence anniversary, E10 [3JA]
Syria: call on opposition to outline a vision of inclusion for all people, support development of transitional justice, and urge respect for international humanitarian law and preservation of minorities (H. Res. 223), E693 [17MY]
——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (H. Res. 229), H3770 [19JN]
——— condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves, H2322 [25AP]
——— U.S. policy, H3562, H3573 [13JN]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1368 [25SE], E1399 [28SE], E1401, E1408 [30SE], E1427, E1431 [3OC], E1433, E1438 [4OC], E1445, E1448 [7OC], E1452, E1454, E1455, E1460, E1461 [8OC], E1463, E1466, E1468, E1469 [9OC], E1472, E1473, E1478, E1482, E1484, E1485 [10OC], E1501 [11OC], E1536 [22OC], E1547 [23OC], E1573 [24OC], E1600 [30OC]
Thailand: democracy efforts, E744 [23MY]
Ukraine: commend pardoning of political prisoners, H2255 [24AP], E430 [11AP]
——— condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, H2255 [24AP], E430 [11AP]
——— human rights violations, H7377 [2DE], H7400 [3DE], H7633 [11DE]
——— political reform, H8087 [12DE]
Uzbekistan: independence anniversary, E1162 [30JY]
——— tribute to delegation visiting the U.S., E1815 [9DE]
Vietnam: human rights violations, E441 [12AP]
——— promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1897), H5249–H5254 [31JY], E815 [6JN]
Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (H.J. Res. 44), H2662 [16MY]
——— impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H7458 [4DE]
——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 12), E54 [23JA]
Wolf, Representative: report on trip to Lebanon and Egypt, E280–E285 [13MR]
Zimbabwe: U.S. policy, E1327 [17SE]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections (S. Res. 151), S5572, S5574 [9JY]
Aliyev, Ilham: tribute to reelection as President of Azerbaijan, S7668 [30OC]
Bahrain: anniversary of protests, S765 [14FE]
——— human rights violations, S765 [14FE]
Bangladesh: condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence (S. Res. 318), S9093 [20DE]
Burma: democracy efforts, S6171 [1AU]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions, S3644 [21MY]
Cambodia: condition foreign assistance on the holding of credible and competitive parliamentary elections with the inclusion of all political parties (S. Res. 163), S4024 [7JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Nelson R. Mandela on his birthday (H. Con. Res. 43), S5673 [11JY]
China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, S4353 [12JN]
——— recognize plight of Tibetan people and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue, S1888 [18MR]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (S. Res. 144), S5302, S5303 [26JN]
Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Uganda, Djibouti, and Bahrain, S833–S835 [26FE]
Egypt: prohibit U.S. assistance, S1693–S1695 [12MR]
——— prohibit U.S. assistance as a result of military coup d’état, S6086–S6095 [31JY]
History: principles, S7306 [8OC]
Hungary: human rights violations, S8805 [13DE]
Iran: support political reform (S. Res. 154), S3941 [4JN], S4469, S4494 [13JN]
Israel: independence anniversary, S1261 [7MR], S2680 [16AP]
Kenya: congratulate commitment to peaceful elections, call for justice for victims of political violence, and support democratic reforms (S. Res. 90), S2853 [22AP]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, S3321 [9MY]
Korea, Republic of: recognize anniversary of Korean War Armistice and the Mutual Defense Treaty, reaffirm importance of U.S.-Korea alliance, and congratulate Park Geun-hye on election as President (S. Res. 136), S3352 [9MY]
Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to participation in video conference with Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University, S6108 [31JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (S. Res. 321), S8813 [13DE]
Northeast Asia: U.S. policy, S4353 [12JN]
Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to Syrian Government and call for sanctions against and transfer of leadership in Syria, S3289 [9MY]
Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy, S835 [26FE], S1137 [6MR], S1833–S1835 [14MR], S6106 [31JY], S6191 [1AU]
——— condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves, S2956 [24AP]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance, support a transition to democracy, impose sanctions on arms and oil sales, and allow for conditional removal of sanctions (S. 856), S3289–S3292 [9MY]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy, S3301 [9MY]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, S7924 [7NO]
Ukraine: call for release of Yulia Tymoshenko, urge the European Union to include such release as a criterion for signing certain agreements, and encourage a strong relationship with Europe (S. Res. 165), S4545 [18JN], S8082 [18NO]
——— commend pardoning of political prisoners, S2495 [9AP]
——— condemn imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, S2495 [9AP]
Venezuela: support free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy and condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition (S. Res. 213), S7213, S7214 [4OC]
Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S6321 [10SE]
World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 143), S4619 [18JN]
Reports
Ecuador—Clampdown on Civil Society: Human Rights Watch (organization) (excerpt), S7533 [16OC]
Reports filed
Call for End to Ongoing Conflict and Support International Efforts Toward Long-Term Peace, Stability, and Observance of Human Rights in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 144), S5148 [25JN]
Call for Release of Yulia Tymoshenko, Urge European Union To Include Release as Criterion for Signing Certain Agreements, and Encourage Strong Relationship With Europe by Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 165), S5148 [25JN]
Condemn Political Violence, Provide Fair Elections, Support Dialogue Between Political Factions, Judicial Independence, Human Rights, and Grameen Bank Independence in Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 318), S8975 [18DE]
Congratulate Commitment to Peaceful Elections, Call for Justice for Victims of Political Violence, and Support Democratic Reforms in Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S2748 [17AP]
Egypt Assistance Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1857), S8975 [18DE]
Support Credible, Inclusive, and Transparent Presidential and Provincial Elections in Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 151), S5148 [25JN]
Support Free and Peaceful Exercise of Representative Democracy in Venezuela and Condemn Violence and Intimidation of Country’s Political Opposition: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 213), S7062 [30SE]
Support Sovereignty and Closer Relations With Europe, Condemn Violence Against Peaceful Protesters, and Urge a Peaceful Solution to Political and Economic Crisis in Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 319), S8975 [18DE]
Syria Transition Support Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 960) (S. Rept. 113–79), S5907 [24JY]
World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 143), S3759 [22MY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 43, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Nelson R. Mandela on his birthday, H4231 [9JY]
H. Res. 434, tribute to Nelson R. Mandela, H8085 [12DE]
H.R. 1897, Vietnam Human Rights Act, H5249–H5251 [31JY]
S. Res. 84, Greece independence anniversary, S2036 [20MR]
S. Res. 90, congratulate commitment to peaceful elections, call for justice for victims of political violence, and support democratic reforms in Kenya, S2338 [22MR], S2854 [22AP]
S. Res. 131, Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans designation to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, S3261 [8MY]
S. Res. 136, recognize anniversary of Korean War Armistice and the Mutual Defense Treaty, reaffirm importance of U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance, and congratulate Park Geun-hye on election as President, S3343 [9MY]
S. Res. 143, World Press Freedom Day, S3581 [16MY]
S. Res. 144, call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights in Democratic Republic of the Congo, S3581 [16MY], S5302, S5303 [26JN]
S. Res. 151, support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections in Afghanistan, S3662 [21MY], S5574 [9JY]
S. Res. 154, support political reform in Iran, S3864 [23MY], S4495 [13JN]
S. Res. 163, condition foreign assistance for Cambodia on the holding of credible and competitive parliamentary elections with the inclusion of all political parties, S4024 [7JN]
S. Res. 165, call for release of Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine, urge the European Union to include such release as a criterion for signing certain agreements, and encourage a strong relationship with Europe, S4061 [10JN], S8082 [18NO]
S. Res. 213, support free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy in Venezuela and condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, S6236 [1AU], S7213 [4OC]
S. Res. 271, suspend Cambodian military assistance until an independent and credible investigation occurs into the parliamentary elections and election reforms are implemented, S7538 [16OC]
S. Res. 317, support sovereignty, independence, and NATO membership of Georgia (country), enhance defense cooperation, and congratulate on elections and democratic reforms, S8673 [11DE]
S. Res. 318, condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence in Bangladesh, S8674 [11DE]
S. Res. 319, support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis in Ukraine, S8776 [12DE]
S. Res. 321, tribute to Nelson R. Mandela, S8812 [13DE]
Tributes
Mandela, Nelson R., S8539, S8544 [9DE], S8582 [10DE], H7637 [11DE], H8084, H8089–H8096, H8101 [12DE], E1809 [9DE]