[Congressional Record Index (2010)]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE related term(s) Diplomats
Addresses
Commencement of Kazakhstan's Organization for Security and Co-
operation in Europe Chairmanship: Robert O. Blake, Dept. of
State, E117 [2FE]
Condemn Human Rights Violations, Release Political Prisoners,
Support Democracy, Remove Terrorist Designation From
Opposition Group, and Impose Sanctions To Deter Nuclear
Program in Iran: Representative Filner, E2082 [8DE]
Freedom of the Media: Dunja Mijatovic, Organization for Security
and Co-operation in Europe, E1057-E1059 [9JN]
Amendments
Burma: condemn continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, broaden
political participation, assess U.S. policy relative to human
rights violations, and call for a fair election process (S.
Res. 480), S3426, S3432 [7MY]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 3081), S7705, S7706, S7709, S7753, S7756,
S7757 [29SE], H7372 [29SE]
------making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consideration of Senate
amendments (H. Res. 1682), H7368 [29SE]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (S. 624), S7218
[20SE]
Articles and editorials
`Bulldozer,' `Giant' of Diplomacy Holbrooke Dies--Among
Credits--`95 Bosnian Pact, H8507 [15DE]
Gabon's President Meets Clinton, Calls Corruption Africa's
Cancer, E1000 [28MY]
Name, Elevate Ambassador, E566 [15AP]
NSG Makes Little Headway at Meeting, S7258 [21SE]
Obama at the Crossroads on Religious Liberty, E918 [24MY]
Bills and resolutions
al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice of child
conscription in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 1596), H6572
[30JY]
al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nationality (see
H. Res. 1288), H2843 [22AP]
Belarus: submit to Congress an annual report on exports of
weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian
enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H138 [13JA]
Burma: condemn continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, broaden
political participation, assess U.S. policy relative to human
rights violations, and call for a fair election process (see
S. Res. 480), S2295 [14AP]
Caucasus Emirate: designate as a foreign terrorist organization
(see H. Res. 1315), H3078 [29AP]
Civil liberties: reaffirm centrality of freedoms of expression
and press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy, encourage
international Internet freedom, and condemn cyber attacks and
censorship by China (see S. Res. 405), S440 [2FE]
Classified information: transmit to the House of Representatives
classified documents unlawfully disclosed and provided to
WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news media (see H. Res.
1763), H8520 [15DE]
Coordinator for Cyberspace and Cybersecurity Issues: establish
(see S. 3193), S2208 [12AP]
Crime: restrict passports of certain sex offenders (see H.R.
5870), H6162 [27JY]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals detained at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as
a haven for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism
(see H.R. 4464), H193 [19JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa
waiver program (see S. 3544), S5538 [29JN]
------remove temporary suspension of waiver authority for
participation in the visa waiver program (see S. 16), S7786
[29SE]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making
appropriations (see S. 3676), S6520 [29JY]
------making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consideration of Senate
amendments (see H. Res. 1682), H7388 [29SE]
Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable access to
safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), H8940 [21DE]
------increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to
promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191),
H3078 [29AP]
Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, for unpaid
fully adjudicated parking fines and penalties issued to
foreign governments through deductions in assistance to such
governments (see H.R. 4457), H139 [13JA]
Diseases: ensure U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance prioritizes
saving lives by focusing on access to treatment (see S. 3627),
S6078 [21JY]
Egypt: support democracy, human rights, and civil liberties (see
S. Res. 586), S6025 [20JY]
Embassies: establish a Design Excellence Program, reestablish
the Architectural Advisory Board, and assess the Standard
Embassy Design Program (see S. 3210), S2377 [15AP]
Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government and
designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1708),
H7396 [29SE]
Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or
relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer
without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or
Defense (see S. 3942), S7899 [15NO] (see H.R. 6240), H7388
[29SE]
Foreign policy: authorize certain authorities to improve
diplomacy and oversight and address certain Foreign Service
and consular services issues (see S. 2971), S358 [29JA]
Foreign Service: recognize contributions of female ambassadors
and members of the Foreign Service (see H. Res. 1698), H7395
[29SE]
Haiti: establish a scholarship program for Haitian students
whose studies were interrupted as a result of the earthquake
(see H.R. 6232), H7154 (see H.R. 6232), H7211 [28SE]
Health care professionals: enhance global healthcare by
implementing immigration policies that encourage foreign
workers in the U.S. to assist with health care in their home
countries (see S. 3135), S1670 [17MR]
Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to
return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that
country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (see S.
2974), S439 [2FE]
------discontinue granting visas to nationals and deny admission
to officials from a country that denies or unreasonably delays
repatriation of aliens ordered to leave the the U.S. (see H.R.
6018), H6569 [30JY]
------enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of
immigration laws (see S. 3901), S7787 [29SE]
------prevent executives of companies that invest in Iran's
nuclear or petroleum industries to enter the U.S. (see S. 18),
S7786 [29SE]
------refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. security or
foreign policy interests, review all visa applications before
adjudication, and provide for immediate dissemination of visa
revocation information (see S. 2944), S122 [21JA] (see S.
3077), S1169 [4MR] (see H.R. 4758), H1167 [4MR]
Information technology: modernize authorities to oppose
dissemination of violent extremist ideologies over the
Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729),
H5546 [13JY]
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking:
designate (see H. Res. 1451), H4635 [17JN]
International relations: investigate role of Insan Hak ve
Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in
supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in
breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H5676
[15JY]
Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political
prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation
from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear
program (see H. Res. 1431), H4386 [10JN]
------mark anniversary of Presidential election, support
citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human
rights abuses (see S. Res. 551), S4885 [14JN]
------prevent high-ranking Iranian Government officials or
Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from being eligible for a
travel visa to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 256), H2215 [22MR]
Iraq: commend civil-military partnership and leadership of
Raymond T. Odierno and Christopher R. Hill to refine and
sustain effective counterinsurgency and counterterrorism
strategy (see S. Res. 616), S6885 [5AU]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile
defense system (see S. 3451), S4529 [27MY] (see H.R. 5327),
H3540 [18MY]
------support right of self-defense and peace processes, condemn
outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza and Iran's efforts
to support future flotillas, and consider additional terrorist
designations (see H. Res. 1599), H6572 [30JY]
Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying
incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japan Eco-
Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see S. Res. 388), S52
[20JA] (see H. Res. 997), H39 [12JA]
Jews: provide for additional reporting and briefing on anti-
Semitism around the world and enhance actions and funding to
monitor and combat anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), H7390 [29SE]
Motion pictures: authorize grants for an international
documentary exchange program (see S. 3503), S5112 [17JN]
National security: prevent proliferation of weapons of mass
destruction and prepare for attacks using such weapons (see
H.R. 5057), H2640 [15AP]
Pakistan: designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist
organization (see S. 3560), S5699 [30JN]
Passports: authorize access to certain Federal, State, and other
databases to verify identity of a passport applicant, reduce
incidence of fraud, and require authentication of
identification documents (see S. 3666), S6519 [29JY]
------direct payment of passport fees (see H.R. 5960), H6404
(see H.R. 5960), H6456 [29JY]
Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders (see H.
Res. 1539), H5818 [20JY]
------make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission
to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such
individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L.
Magnitsky (see S. 3881), S7787 [29SE]
Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights lawyer, Peter
Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), H4246 [8JN]
Thailand: anniversary of the Fulbright Program (see S. Res.
469), S2116 [25MR]
U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: reauthorize (see
H.R. 5589), H4779 [23JN]
Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of
Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the
Dept. of State to monitor such violations (see H. Res. 1572),
H6405 (see H. Res. 1572), H6457 [29JY]
------use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human rights, call
on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit certain detained
democracy activists, and request release of such activists
(see H. Res. 1515), H5617 [14JY]
Women: establish Office for Global Women's Issues and Women's
Development Advisor to facilitate interagency coordination and
integration of gender into Dept. of State and AID strategies
(see S. 3151), S1812 [22MR]
World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 466),
S1874 [23MR]
Cloture motions
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 3081), motion to proceed, S7454 [24SE],
S7585 [28SE]
Essays
Public Diplomacy--Building Bridges of Understanding: Richard W.
Soudriette, Center for Diplomacy and Democracy, S10926 [21DE]
Letters
Condition U.S. military assistance to Somalia on termination of
use of child soldiers: Senator Durbin, S4976 [16JN]
Continued search for Lynn University students and faculty
members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti:
Senator LeMieux, S148 [22JA]
Dept. of State foreign affairs funding: Mike Mullen, Joint
Chiefs of Staff Chair, S4187 [25MY]
------Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S4187 [25MY]
Dept. of State international affairs funding: several retired
U.S. military officers, E439 [22MR]
Dept. of State Office of International Religious Freedom
proposed reorganization: Representative Wolf, H5979 [22JY]
Dept. of State Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan
Issues understaffing: Representative Wolf, H5980 [22JY]
Enhance ability to track foreign nationals who overstay their
visa: Senator Cornyn, S5390 [24JN]
Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act: Senator Cardin, Commission on
Security and Cooperation in Europe, S7797 [29SE]
Millennium Challenge Corp., compact with Morocco suspension:
Representative Wolf, E1523 [30JY]
U.S. Policy on Sudan: Representative Wolf, H5979 [22JY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal,
S10805 [20DE]
Lists
Ambassadorial nominees pending Senate confirmation, S1249 [8MR]
Cloture motion votes for certain executive and judicial
nominees, S1249 [8MR]
Presidential nominations included in en bloc unanimous-consent
request, S2466 [20AP]
Memorandums
Bilateral Consultative Commission (BCC), S10904 [21DE]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by
Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic
Institutions: President Obama, S6517 [29JY], H6355 [29JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Hungary: President Obama,
S7910 [15NO]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: President
Obama, S7910 [15NO]
Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of
Strategic Offensive Arms: President Obama, S3766 [13MY]
Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With
Bermuda: President Obama, S5631 [29JN]
Motions
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 3081), S7454 [24SE], H7375 [29SE]
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: making supplemental appropriations for military
and stabilization activities, H4443 [15JN], H5307, H5344-
H5351, H5384-H5404 [1JY], H5551 [14JY], H5621 [15JY], H6049
[27JY], E1293 [13JY], E1331 [15JY], E1445 [28JY], E1469 [29JY]
Caucasus Emirate: designate as a foreign terrorist organization
(H. Res. 1315), E716 [29AP]
Cobb, Sue: Order of Jamaica award recipient, H6630 [14SE]
Dept. of Defense: extend regulations on contractors performing
private security functions in certain countries, H4046 [27MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: procedures and treatment of
international diplomatic guests traveling through U.S.
airports, H1380 [12MR]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 3081), Senate amendments, H7372-H7377
[29SE]
------making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consideration of Senate
amendments (H. Res. 1682), H7364-H7370 [29SE]
Foreign aid: international affairs funding, E438 [22MR]
Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide, E1057
[9JN]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child
Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and
establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to
other countries (H.R. 3240), H270 [21JA]
------urge Brazil to comply and return Nicole Pate to Marty
Pate, H3206 [6MY], E2196 [18DE]
Haiti: establish a scholarship program for Haitian students
whose studies were interrupted as a result of the earthquake
(H.R. 6232), E1773 [29SE]
------require report on contracting procurement, H5354 [1JY]
Immigration: clarify procedures for Iraqi nationals applying for
visas, H4067 [27MY]
------eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 2305), H14
[12JA]
------refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. security or
foreign policy interests, review all visa applications before
adjudication, and provide for immediate dissemination of visa
revocation information (H.R. 4758), E934 [25MY]
Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political
prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation
from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear
program (H. Res. 1431), E2082 [8DE]
Iraq: alleged rape of Halliburton/KBR employee by fellow
contractors, H2700 [21AP]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile
defense system (H.R. 5327), H3617-H3620, H3623 [19MY], E901,
E906, E910 [20MY], E913 [24MY], E943, E953 [26MY]
------support right to construct additional housing in
Jerusalem, H1412, H1414 [15MR], H2264 [24MR], H2447 [25MR],
H2670 [20AP], H2888 [27AP], H3303 [11MY], E418 [19MR]
Nepal: call for extradition of Sajan Tamalshina to Texas, H6581
[10AU]
Nuclear weapons: assessment of the Nuclear Security Summit, E575
[16AP]
------release of comprehensive nuclear posture review, H2558,
H2565-H2572 [14AP], H2953 [28AP]
Office of International Religious Freedom: impact of proposed
reorganization, H5978 [22JY]
Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues:
understaffing, H5978 [22JY]
Pakistan: require report on contracting procurement, H5354 [1JY]
Passports: allow Iroquois lacrosse team to utilize Iroquois
passports issued by Iroquois Confederacy rather than U.S.
passports for international travel, H5553, H5595 [14JY]
Peru: call for extradition of Evelyn Messich to Texas to face
intoxication manslauther charges, H2621 [15AP]
Religion: urge President Obama to name Ambassador-at-Large for
International Religious Freedom, E566 [15AP], E917 [24MY]
Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders (H. Res.
1539), E1379 [20JY]
Sri Lanka: prohibit assistance under Foreign Military Financing
Program, E908 [20MY]
Sudan: develop comprehensive strategy to address humanitarian
crisis in Darfur, H5974 [22JY]
Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of
Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the
Dept. of State to monitor such violations (H. Res. 1572),
E1671 [16SE]
------list as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to
religious freedom, H5976 [22JY], E1218 [28JN], E1733 [23SE]
------list as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to
religious freedom (H. Res. 20), H8475-H8481 [15DE], H8595
[16DE], E2155 [16DE]
Virginia: tribute to 11th Congressional District recipients of
Dept. of State Fulbright Award, E1895 [15NO]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2030),
H7001 [28SE], H8333 [14DE], E2176 [16DE]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of classified documents to
the news media, H7743-H7745 [30NO], H7760 [1DE], H8035 [7DE],
H8278 [9DE], E2044 [2DE]
Xe Services LLC: renewal of contract, H1035 [3MR]
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: making supplemental appropriations for military
and stabilization activities, S5213 [21JN]
Burma: condemn continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, broaden
political participation, assess U.S. policy relative to human
rights violations, and call for a fair election process (S.
Res. 480), S3432 [7MY]
Civil liberties: reaffirm centrality of freedoms of expression
and press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy, encourage
international Internet freedom, and condemn cyber attacks and
censorship by China (S. Res. 405), S447 [2FE], S472 [4FE]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 3081), S7703-S7715 [29SE]
------making appropriations (H.R. 3081), motion to proceed,
S7454 [24SE], S7693 [29SE]
------making appropriations (H.R. 3081), unanimous-consent
agreement, S7702 [29SE]
------making appropriations (H.R. 3081), unanimous-consent
request, S7711 [29SE]
------making appropriations (S. 3676), S6864 [5AU], S7168 [16SE]
------making emergency supplemental appropriations, S4129 [24MY]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic
contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (S.
1425), S1303 [9MR]
Diseases: ensure U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance prioritizes
saving lives by focusing on access to treatment (S. 3627),
S6085 [21JY]
Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution
of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by
Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to
pass such laws (S. Res. 153), S2370 [15AP]
Federal employees: tribute to personnel, S924 [2MR]
Foreign aid: international affairs funding, S237, S238 [26JA],
S284 [28JA], S4506 [27MY]
------strengthen capacity, transparency, and accountability of
U.S. foreign assistance programs to effectively adapt and
respond to new challenges (S. 1524), S560 [11FE]
Foreign countries: release of human rights report, S1514 [15MR]
Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate
understanding and sensitivity on human rights, S939 [2MR]
------importance of public diplomacy, S1335 [10MR], S10926
[21DE]
Foreign Service: nominations, S742 [24FE], S2241 [13AP], S4211
[25MY], S6651 [3AU], S9022 [14DE]
Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide (H.R.
3714), S2981 [29AP]
Goldberg, Philip S.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State
for Intelligence and Research, S420 [2FE], S540, S541 [9FE]
Haiti: set up safe havens with food, water, and protection for
all orphans and grant humanitarian parole for orphaned
children who are eligible for adoption by U.S. families, S22
[20JA], S71, S113 [21JA]
Health care professionals: enhance global healthcare by
implementing immigration policies that encourage foreign
workers in the U.S. to assist with health care in their home
countries (S. 3135), S1671 [17MR]
Immigration: enhance ability to track foreign nationals who
overstay their visa, S5388-S5390 [24JN]
------enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of
immigration laws (S. 3901), S7804-S7807 [29SE]
Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support
citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human
rights abuses (S. Res. 551), S4893 [14JN]
Kennedy, Laura E.: nomination to be U.S. Representative to the
Conference on Disarmament, S451 [4FE], S541 [9FE]
Mining and mineral resources: require U.S.-registered companies
selling products using columbite-tantalite, coltan,
cassiterite, and wolframite to disclose the country-of-origin
of such materials to the SEC, S3866 [18MY], S3976 [19MY]
Nuclear weapons: assessment of the Nuclear Security Summit,
S2332 [15AP]
Passports: authorize access to certain Federal, State, and other
databases to verify identity of a passport applicant, reduce
incidence of fraud, and require authentication of
identification documents (S. 3666), S6522 [29JY]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed
en bloc, S587 [11FE], S1113 [3MR], S1408 [10MR], S1778 [19MR],
S2544 [22AP], S4583 [28MY], S5217 [22JN], S5682 [30JN], S6965-
S6968, S6974 [5AU], S7724, S7729 [29SE], S11061-S11066 [22DE]
------Senate process for confirmation of political nominees,
S1247 [8MR], S1566-S1575 [16MR], S2269, S2270 [14AP], S2400,
S2402, S2403 [19AP]
Ricciardone, Francis J., Jr.: nomination to be Ambassador to
Turkey, S6858 [5AU]
Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas or
admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on
such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L.
Magnitsky (S. 3881), S7795 [29SE]
Senate: executive calendar, unanimous-consent request, S3390
[7MY]
Somalia: condition U.S. military assistance on termination of
use of child soldiers, S4976 [16JN]
Thailand: anniversary of the Fulbright Program (S. Res. 469),
S7665 [28SE]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3766
[13MY], S5631 [29JN], S7910 [15NO]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): tribute to
efforts of executive and military officials and Senate staff,
S10950 [22DE]
Vietnamese Conflict: provide for environmental cleanup and
compensation of victims due to Agent Orange exposure, S7168
[16SE]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (S. 624), S7222-
S7224 [20SE]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of classified documents to
the news media, S8270 [30NO]
World Water Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 466), S1877
[23MR]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S740-S742 [24FE],
S2240 [13AP], S2758 [28AP], S6647-S6651 [3AU], S7266, S7267
[21SE], S7776, S7777 [29SE], S9022 [14DE]
Reports filed
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1633), S10929
[21DE]
Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, Continuing
Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H.
Rept. 111-655), H7388 [29SE]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3676)
(S. Rept. 111-237), S6519 [29JY]
Dept. of State Authorization of Certain Authorities To Improve
Diplomacy and Oversight and Address Certain Foreign Service
and Consular Services Issues: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate) (S. 2971) (S. Rept. 111-301), S7420 [23SE]
Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1524) (S. Rept.
111-122), S438 [2FE]
Fulbright Program in Thailand Anniversary: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 469), S4211 [25MY]
Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce
Organized Crime Submission of a Report on Effects on U.S.
Border Security: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R.
3239) (H. Rept. 111-429), H1219 [9MR]
Nomination of Alejandro D. Wolff To Be Ambassador to Chile:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6650 [3AU]
Nomination of Alexander A. Arvizu To Be Ambassador to Albania:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7267 [21SE]
Nomination of Allan J. Katz To Be Ambassador to Portugal:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S741 [24FE]
Nomination of Beatrice Wilkinson Welters To Be Ambassador to
Trinidad and Tobago: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate),
S741 [24FE]
Nomination of Cameron Phelps Munter To Be Ambassador to
Pakistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7777
[29SE]
Nomination of Christopher J. McMullen To Be Ambassador to
Angola: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7776 [29SE]
Nomination of Christopher W. Murray To Be Ambassador to the
Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate), S6648 [3AU]
Nomination of Daniel B. Smith To Be Ambassador to Greece:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6649 [3AU]
Nomination of David I. Adelman To Be Ambassador to Singapore:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S741 [24FE]
Nomination of Donald E. Booth To Be Ambassador to Ethiopia:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S740 [24FE]
Nomination of Eric D. Benjaminson To Be Ambassador to Gabon and
Sao Tome and Principe: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate), S6649 [3AU]
Nomination of Francis J. Ricciardone, Jr., To Be Ambassador to
Turkey: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6651 [3AU]
Nomination of Gerald M. Feierstein To Be Ambassador to Yemen:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6648 [3AU]
Nomination of Harry K. Thomas, Jr., To Be Ambassador to
Philippines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S741
[24FE]
Nomination of Helen P. Reed-Rowe To Be Ambassador to Palau:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6648 [3AU]
Nomination of Ian C. Kelly To Be Organization for Security and
Co-operation in Europe U.S. Representative: Committee on
Foreign Relations (Senate), S742 [24FE]
Nomination of J. Thomas Dougherty To Be Ambassador to Burkina
Faso: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6649 [3AU]
Nomination of James F. Entwistle To Be Ambassador to the
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate), S6649 [3AU]
Nomination of James F. Jeffrey To Be Ambassador to Iraq:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6650 [3AU]
Nomination of Jo Ellen Powell To Be Ambassador to Mauritania:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7776 [29SE]
Nomination of Joseph A. Mussomeli To Be Ambassador to Slovenia:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7267 [21SE]
Nomination of Judith A. Stewart Stock To Be Assistant Sec. of
State for Educational and Cultural Affairs: Committee on
Foreign Relations (Senate), S742 [24FE]
Nomination of Judith R. Fergin To Be Ambassador to Timor-Leste:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6649 [3AU]
Nomination of Karen Brevard Stewart To Be Ambassador to Laos:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7777 [29SE]
Nomination of Kristie A. Kenney To Be Ambassador to Thailand:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7776 [29SE]
Nomination of Larry L. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Venezuela:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9022 [14DE]
Nomination of Laurence D. Wohlers To Be Ambassador to the
Central African Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate), S6649 [3AU]
Nomination of Luis E. Arreaga-Rodas To Be Ambassador to Iceland:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6647 [3AU]
Nomination of Mark C. Storella To Be Ambassador to Zambia:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6648 [3AU]
Nomination of Mark M. Boulware To Be Ambassador to Chad:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7776 [29SE]
Nomination of Matthew J. Bryza To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7267 [21SE]
Nomination of Maura Connelly To Be Ambassador to Lebanon:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6649 [3AU]
Nomination of Michael S. Owen To Be Ambassador to Sierra Leone:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6649 [3AU]
Nomination of Michele Thoren Bond To Be Ambassador to Lesotho:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6650 [3AU]
Nomination of Norman L. Eisen To Be Ambassador to the Czech
Repbulic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7266
[21SE]
Nomination of Pamela A. White To Be Ambassador to Gambia:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7777 [29SE]
Nomination of Pamela E. Bridgewater Awkard To Be Ambassador to
Jamaica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6650 [3AU]
Nomination of Patrick S. Moon To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and
Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6648
[3AU]
Nomination of Paul W. Jones To Be Ambassador to Malaysia:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6650 [3AU]
Nomination of Peter M. McKinley To Be Ambassador to Colombia:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6648 [3AU]
Nomination of Phillip Carter III To Be Ambassador to Cote
D'Ivoire: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6647 [3AU]
Nomination of Phyllis M. Powers To Be Ambassador to Panama:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6650 [3AU]
Nomination of Robert P. Jackson To Be Ambassador to Cameroon:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6650 [3AU]
Nomination of Rose M. Likins To Be Ambassador to Peru: Committee
on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6647 [3AU]
Nomination of Scot A. Marciel To Be Ambassador to Indonesia:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6650 [3AU]
Nomination of Scott H. DeLisi To Be Ambassador to Nepal:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S741 [24FE]
Nomination of Terence P. McCulley To Be Ambassador to Nigeria:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6650 [3AU]
Nomination of Thomas R. Nides To Be Deputy Sec. of State for
Management and Resources: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate), S9022 [14DE]
Nomination of Wanda L. Nesbitt To Be Ambassador to Namibia:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7777 [29SE]
Nomination of William R. Brownfield To Be Assistant Sec. of
State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S9022 [14DE]
Return of Talent Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.
2974), S2162 [26MR]
Treaty With Russia for Further Reduction and Limitation of
Strategic Offensive Arms (New START Treaty): Committee on
Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-6), S7965 [17NO]
Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate)
(S. 624) (S. Rept. 111-185), S3715 [13MY]
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Prevention and Preparedness
Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
(Senate) (S. 1649) (S. Rept. 111-377), S10513 [17DE]
Resolutions of ratification
Treaty With Russia for Further Reduction and Limitation of
Strategic Offensive Arms (New START Treaty), S7965-S7968
[17NO], S10982-S10985 [22DE]
Statements
Rail-Mobile Launchers of ICBMS and Their Missiles, S10899 [21DE]
Summaries
Dept. of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices in
Russia (excerpt), S1643 [17MR]
Water for the World Act (H.R. 2030), H8502 [15DE]
Tables
Dept. of State chart on Deepwater Horizon oil spill response--
international offers of assistance from governments and
international bodies, S5236-S5239 [22JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 20, Dept. of State listing of Vietnam as a ``Country of
Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom, H8475
[15DE]
H. Res. 1682, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3081,
continuing appropriations, H7364 [29SE]
H.R. 3081, continuing appropriations, H7372-H7375 [29SE]
H.R. 5327, U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation and Support
Act, H3617 [19MY]
S. 624, Water for the World Act, S7222-S7224 [20SE]
S. 3135, Global Health Care Cooperation Act, S1672 [17MR]
S. 3666, Passport Identity Verification Act, S6522 [29JY]
S. 3881, Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act, S7796 [29SE]
S. 3901, Strengthening Our Commitment to Legal Immigration and
America's Security Act, S7807-S7809 [29SE]
S. Res. 388, remedy trade violations relative to not applying
incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japan Eco-
Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program, S56 [20JA]
S. Res. 405, reaffirm centrality of freedoms of expression and
press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy, encourage
international Internet freedom, and condemn cyber attacks and
censorship by China, S445, S447 [2FE]
S. Res. 466, support goals and ideals of World Water Day, S1876
[23MR]
S. Res. 469, Fulbright Program anniversary in Thailand, S7665
[28SE]
S. Res. 469, Thailand Fulbright Program anniversary, S2129
[25MR]
S. Res. 480, condemn continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi,
broaden political participation, assess U.S. policy relative
to human rights violations, and call for a fair election
process in Burma, S2299 [14AP], S3432 [7MY]
S. Res. 551, mark anniversary of Iranian Presidential election,
support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn
ongoing human rights abuses, S4887, S4893 [14JN]
S. Res. 586, support democracy, human rights, and civil
liberties in Egypt, S6026 [20JY]
S. Res. 616, commend U.S. civil-military partnership in Iraq and
leadership of Raymond T. Odierno and Christopher R. Hill to
refine and sustain effective counterinsurgency and
counterterrorism strategy, S6908 [5AU]
Transcripts
In Historic Vote, UN Declares Water a Fundamental Human Right:
``Democracy Now!'' (television/radio show), H8333 [14DE]