[Congressional Record Index (2010)]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
FOREIGN POLICY
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]
Countering Iran's Nuclear & Terrorist Threats, The Opposition's
Role--What Are the U.S. Policy Options?: Frances Fragos
Townsend, E2243 [22DE]
------Michael Mukasey, E2242 [22DE]
------Thomas J. Ridge, E2242 [22DE]
Freedom of the Media: Dunja Mijatovic, Organization for Security
and Co-operation in Europe, E1057-E1059 [9JN]
Iran: Rudolf Giuliani, E1816 [29SE]
Israeli/Palestinian Peace Initiatives: Senator Kaufman, S7745
[29SE]
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Liel Maghen, E1430 [27JY]
Joint Meeting of Congress: Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, President
of Mexico, H3662-H3664 [20MY]
Memorial Day and House Democracy Partnership: Representative
Dreier, E1149 [21JN]
Obama Administration Nuclear Weapons Policy Evaluation: Senator
Kyl, S3980 [19MY]
Path to Nuclear Security--Implementing the President's Prague
Agenda: Vice President Biden, S689-S691 [23FE]
Quest for Modernity: Ma Ying-jeou, President of Taiwan, S2797
[29AP], E659 [26AP]
Saville Inquiry Into ``Bloody Sunday'' Incident Resulting in the
Deaths of Civil Rights Protesters and Bystanders in Northern
Ireland: David Cameron, Prime Minister of Great Britian, S5433
[24JN]
State of the Union: President Obama, S263-S268 [27JA], H415-H420
[27JA]
Support a Transition to a Freely Elected and Open Iranian
Democracy: John R. Bolton, E1408 [22JY]
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]
Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata
Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on
promotion of human rights in Cuba (S. Con. Res. 54), S1755
[18MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen efforts to develop
nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the
source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), H226 [20JA]
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]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate
misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S.
countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378),
consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7227 [29SE]
Guinea: condemn assault of women and killing of political
protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for,
violence, and consider punitive measures against officials
found to be complicit (S. Res. 345), S664, S674 [22FE]
Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and
Family Maintenance: ratification, S7719, S7758 [29SE]
Human rights: prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other
mass atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a
whole of government approach to prevent such acts (S. Con.
Res. 71), S11054 [22DE]
Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside
efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle
East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res.
548), S5409, S5410, S5455 [24JN]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal,
S10413 [16DE], S10459, S10520, S10521, S10522, S10644 [17DE],
S10685, S10695 [18DE], S10717, S10726, S10738, S10739, S10740,
S10741 [19DE], S10792, S10803, S10818, S10819, S10820, S10821
[20DE], S10894, S10899, S10904, S10906, S10909, S10915, S10932
[21DE], S10939, S10953, S10955, S11039 [22DE]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect
civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance
Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and
transitional justice (S. 1067), S1406, S1409, S1411 [10MR]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (S. 624), S7218
[20SE]
Appointments
Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa,
into the House Chamber, H3662 [20MY]
Senate National Security Working Group, S6974 [5AU]
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S8655 [8DE]
Articles and editorials
Activists--Cuba Dissident Dies After Hunger Strike, H794 [24FE]
Al-Bashir Executes Martial Law To Silence El Fasher Unity--U.S.
and U.N. Unspoken, E808 [11MY]
America's Secret Afghan Prisons, H1279-H1281 [10MR]
Beating on My Beat, S10339 [16DE]
Big Guns--China Muscles Up Artillary Punch, S7736 [29SE]
Blind Activist Calls for Help--A Chinese Lawyer Is Under
Constant Surveillance Following His Release From Prison, H6651
[14SE]
Dangerous Silence, E539 [14AP]
Dividends of U.S. Support for Israel, E633 [22AP]
Do Targeted Killings Work?, H1279 [10MR]
Don't Force New Start--The Treaty Should Not Be a Christmas
Present for Russia, S10371 [16DE]
Expelled in Morocco--U.S. Ally Mistreats American Christians,
E1320 [14JY]
Extraordinary Speech, E2211-E2213 [21DE]
Fed vs. the G-20, E1889 [15NO]
Fresh Thinking on Supporting Israel, E40 [19JA]
Frost at the Core--Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin Are
Presiding Over a System That Can No Longer Change, S10337-
S10339 [16DE]
Gabon's President Meets Clinton, Calls Corruption Africa's
Cancer, E1000 [28MY]
Global Chorus of Kvetchers, E1934, E1935 [16NO]
Glory of Poland, H2548 [14AP]
Hollow ``Reset'' With Russia, S4510 [27MY]
Is Our Man in Morocco Up to the Job?, E1524 [30JY]
Lavrov--Russia May Pull Out of Nuke Deal if U.S. Expands Missile
Defense, S10488 [17DE]
Learning From Experience on Arms Control, S10874 [21DE]
Moroccans Stage Rare Human Rights Protest, E1953 [17NO]
Mutually Assured Survival in Cyber Space, H507 [3FE]
New Start--Ratify, With Caveats, S10369 [16DE], S10875 [21DE]
NSG Makes Little Headway at Meeting, S7257, S7258 [21SE]
Obama Backs Down on Sudan, E651 [26AP]
Obama Ignores Sudan's Genocide, E929 [25MY]
Obama Is Wrong on Both Counts, H1276 [10MR]
Obama Repeating 1975 Mistakes, H1491 [16MR]
One Year Later, China's Crackdown After Uighur Riots Haunts a
Homeland, S5106 [17JN]
Republican Case for Ratifying New START, S10852, S10871 [21DE]
Russian Journalists, Fighting Graft, Pay in Blood, S10340 [16DE]
Russia's Putin--Khodorkovsky `Should Sit in Jail', S10337 [16DE]
Sacrificing an Island, E2074 [7DE]
Salvadoran Leader Speaks of Criminal Gangs' Links to Drug
Cartels, H6998 [28SE]
Senate Pushes Obama Administration To Sign Treaty Banning Land
Mines, E872 [18MY]
Show Trial--Should Ties to Russia Be Linked to Its Record on
Rights?, S5181 [21JN]
Stop Preaching or Get Out, E1524 [30JY]
U.N. Says Congo Rebels Killed Scores in Village, S3533 [11MY]
U.S. Indirectly Paying Afghan Warlords as Part of Security
Contract, H5398 [1JY]
U.S. Lost in Afghan Vote, H4041 [27MY]
U.S. Officials Say Karzai Aides Are Derailing Corruption Cases
Involving Elite, H5399 [1JY]
Ukraine Channels Cry Foul as Frequencies Pulled, E1265 [1JY]
Unocal and the Afghanistan Pipeline, H1277 [10MR]
Wartime Losses Hit Hard in Tightknit Fall River, H8297 [14DE]
What Now? Afghanistan Sitrep, H5391-H5393 [1JY]
While You Are Distracted by the Summit, Obama Democrats Are
Targeting the CIA, H889 [25FE]
Will Washington Treat Colombia's Santos as an Ally?, H4712
[23JN]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations
are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military
forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 6045), H6570
[30JY]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see S. 3197), S2295 [14AP]
(see H.R. 5015), H2578 [14AP]
------undermine the Taliban and their allies through recognition
of ethnic diversity and support of a decentralized Federal
political system that shifts more power to regions and
localities (see H. Res. 1769), H8520 [15DE]
Africa: advance mutual interests of the U.S. and Africa with
respect to the promotion of trade and investment and the
advancement of socioeconomic development and opportunity (see
H.R. 6535), H8598 [16DE]
------commend independence anniversary of several nations (see
H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]
------recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist
organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985
[22JY]
Agriculture: offset contributions to fund providing technical
assistance and capacity building to Brazilian cotton sector
through reductions in certain direct payments to cotton
producers (see H.R. 5439), H4022 (see H.R. 5439), H4083 [27MY]
AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for disaster
relief assistance in a foreign country unless the articles are
manufactured in such foreign country, the U.S., or third
countries (see H.R. 6044), H6569 [30JY]
al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nationality (see
H. Res. 1288), H2843 [22AP]
Appropriations: making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), H5674
[15JY]
Armed Forces: tribute to members and their families from Los
Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see
H. Res. 1535), H5818 [20JY]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res.
310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan
(see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): welcome leaders
to the U.S. for summit, broaden U.S. engagement, and reinforce
democracy efforts in Burma (see S. Res. 640), S7421 [23SE]
Atomic Energy Act: require congressional approval of agreements
for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (see
S. 3507), S5112 [17JN]
Bangladesh: support return to democracy (see H. Res. 1215),
H2318 [24MR]
Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential election
and express support for the Belarusian people's desire for
democratic government that respects human rights and the rule
of law (see H. Res. 1716), H7499 [16NO]
Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya people as
full and equal citizens and lift all restrictions on them, and
end religious and ethnic persecution throughout the country
(see H. Res. 1710), H7396 [29SE]
------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]
------welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release
of all political prisoners and international sanctions against
ruling regime (see H. Res. 1768), H8520 [15DE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import
restrictions (see S.J. Res. 29), S3164 [5MY] (see H.J. Res.
83), H3310 [11MY]
Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: recognize service to Mexico and
welcome to the U.S. (see S. Res. 535), S3984 [19MY]
Cambodia: prohibit reduction or forgiveness of debt to U.S. and
duty-free treatment of textile and apparel imports (see H.R.
5349), H3701 [20MY]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see H. Res.
1314), H3078 [29AP]
Children and youth: provide assistance to eradicate severe forms
of trafficking in children in eligible countries through
implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see S. 3184),
S2115 [25MR]
China: express condolences to victims and support recovery
efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (see H.
Res. 1324), H3123 [4MY]
------prohibit purchases by the U.S. Government of Chinese goods
and services until China agrees to the Agreement on Government
Procurement (see S. 3505), S5112 [17JN]
------withdraw normal trade relations status and provide for a
balanced trade relationship with the U.S. (see H.R. 6071),
H6570 [30JY]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 603), S6549 [30JY]
(see H. Res. 1402), H3870 [26MY]
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: provide penalties for disclosure of
classified information related to certain intelligence
activities (see S. 4004), S8397 [2DE] (see H.R. 6506), H8264
[8DE]
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the
U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and
congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (see H. Res.
1465), H4677 [22JN]
Congressional Commission on the European Union: establish (see
H. Con. Res. 322), H7394 [29SE]
Constitutional amendments: prevent treaties, Executives orders,
or agreements with foreign countries from diminishing rights
or privileges guaranteed to U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 107),
H8990 [22DE]
Crime: require reporting on certain information and
communications technologies of foreign countries and develop
action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to
combat cybercrime (see S. 3155), S1873 [23MR] (see H.R. 4962),
H2457 [25MR]
Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata
Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on
promotion of human rights in Cuba (see S. Con. Res. 54), S1359
[10MR] (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), H1358 [11MR]
------remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural
commodities and end travel restrictions (see S. 3112), S1516
[15MR] (see H.R. 4645), H753 [23FE]
Dept. of Defense: provide for interrogation and detention of
enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S.
and establish certain limitations on prosecution (see S.
3081), S1169 [4MR] (see H.R. 4892), H1744 [19MR]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal
courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 4542),
H422 [27JA]
Dept. of State: authorize certain authorities to improve
diplomacy and oversight and address certain Foreign Service
and consular services issues (see S. 2971), S358 [29JA]
------authorize grants for an international documentary exchange
program (see S. 3503), S5112 [17JN]
------designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign terrorist
organization (see H. Res. 1315), H3078 [29AP]
------designate the Pakistani Taliban as a foreign terrorist
organization (see S. 3560), S5699 [30JN]
------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]
------modernize authorities to oppose dissemination of violent
extremist ideologies over the Internet and other mediums of
information (see H.R. 5729), H5546 [13JY]
------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]
------submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons
and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises
(see H.R. 4436), H138 [13JA]
------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]
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]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish reporting requirement for any
stored value device carried out of, into, or through the U.S.,
and establish registration requirements for stored value
device businesses (see H.R. 4966), H2457 [25MR]
------establish reporting requirement for any stored value
device carried out of, into, or through the U.S., and
establish registration requirements for stored value programs
(see H.R. 5127), H2842 [22AP]
------identify misaligned currency and require action to correct
the misalignment (see S. 3134), S1670 [17MR]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic
contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see
H.R. 5191), H3078 [29AP]
------promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and
couples (see H.R. 5121), H2842 [22AP]
Diseases: ensure U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance prioritizes
saving lives by focusing on access to treatment (see S. 3627),
S6078 [21JY]
Drugs: support counternarcotics and related efforts in the
Inter-American region (see S. 3172), S2115 [25MR]
Egypt: support democracy, human rights, and civil liberties (see
S. Res. 586), S6025 [20JY]
Emergency Trade Deficit Commission: establish (see S. 3893),
S7787 [29SE]
Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government and
designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1708),
H7396 [29SE]
Ethiopia: reaffirm U.S. objectives and encourage critical
democratic and humanitarian principles and practices (see S.
3757), S6884 [5AU]
Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extremism
efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), H1026 [2MR]
------recognize persons of African descent (see H. Res. 1592),
H6572 [30JY]
European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic relations
and dialogue between Congress and the European Parliament (see
H. Res. 1417), H4215 [28MY]
Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers'
humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R.
5065), H2694 [20AP]
------prohibit application of restrictive eligibility
requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on
provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H1656
[18MR]
------prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently
oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 4636), H646
[22FE]
------prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently
oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 4636),
consideration (see H. Res. 1510), H5546 [13JY]
------provide assistance for developing countries to promote
quality and universal basic education (see S. 3797), S7175
[16SE] (see H.R. 5117), H2842 [22AP]
------provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of
obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), H4022 (see H.R. 5441),
H4083 [27MY]
Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment-evading
foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states
(see H.R. 5564), H4676 [22JN]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate
misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S.
countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378),
consideration (see H. Res. 1674), H7388 [29SE]
------recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the
importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the
Republic of Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 1562), H6163 [27JY]
Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relationship with
the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), H5819 [20JY]
Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and
Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), H1322 [10MR]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S1813 [22MR]
(see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]
Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political
dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. 1013), H140
[13JA]
Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term,
sustainable rebuilding and development (see S. 3317), S3164
[5MY] (see H.R. 6021), H6569 [30JY]
------encourage continuation and further expansion of sister-
city relationships between U.S. and Haitian municipalities
(see H. Res. 1332), H3202 [5MY]
------establish program for sending qualified and available
construction workers and equipment to assist Haitians in
rebuilding due to earthquake (see H.R. 5171), H3014 [28AP]
------establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for
Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Inspector
General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. 4952), H2457 [25MR]
Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (see S.J. Res. 37), S6584 [2AU]
Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 335; H. Res.
1770), H8598 [16DE]
Honduras: support democracy and restoration of normal relations
with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), H1656 [18MR]
Human rights: prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other
mass atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a
whole of government approach to prevent such acts (see S. Con.
Res. 71), S6885 [5AU]
Immigration: 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]
------increase U.S. competitiveness through enhancing access to
high-skilled foreign workers, retaining those educated in the
U.S., and streamlining employer certification processes (see
H.R. 5658), H5500 [1JY]
------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]
------require Federal payment of costs incurred by State or
local governments in defending a State or local immigration
law that survives a constitutional challenge in Federal court
(see S. 3593), S5963 [15JY] (see H.R. 5774), H5711 [19JY]
------support credible and effective policies which welcome
lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the
unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign
persons (see H. Res. 1026), H326 [21JA]
Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see
H. Res. 1355), H3441 [12MY]
Information technology: commend companies for advocating an
uncensored Internet, encourage participation in Global Network
Initiative, and make lawful Internet access a part of U.S.
foreign policy (see H. Res. 1512), H5546 [13JY]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: support goals
and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), H7395 [29SE]
International Emergency Economic Powers Act: establish certain
procedures with respect to blocking property of charities (see
H.R. 6532), H8597 [16DE]
International relations: reject creation of an international
system of government bailouts for the financial sector or
climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S.
economy and sovereignty (see S. Res. 461), S1750 [18MR]
------safeguard sovereignty and right of self-defense of the
U.S. and its allies and prohibit U.S. participation in the
International Criminal Court (see H.R. 5351), H3701 [20MY]
Iran: call for release of detained U.S. hikers (see S. Res.
604), S6584 [2AU]
------call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human rights
violations, and impose further sanctions against the
Government (see H. Res. 1118), H933 [25FE]
------commend democracy and human rights advocates, support
freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights violations
as found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (see S. Res. 415), S569 [11FE]
------condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks aimed at
indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel,
anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting
women's rights (see H. Res. 1497), H5303 [30JN]
------condemn execution of human rights activists (see H. Res.
1068), H555 [3FE]
------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]
------condemn state-sponsored persecution of religious
minorities and continued violation of human rights (see S.
Res. 694), S8477 [3DE]
------enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic
sanctions (see S. 4008), S8477 [3DE] (see H.R. 6296), H7391
[29SE]
------establish a program to support a transition to a freely
elected, open democracy (see S. 3008), S569 [11FE]
------impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses
committed against citizens or their families after the June
12, 2009, political processes (see S. 3022), S698 [23FE] (see
H.R. 4647, 4649), H753 [23FE]
------mark anniversary of Presidential election, support
citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human
rights abuses (see S. Res. 551), S4885 [14JN]
------mark anniversary of Presidential election, support
citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human
rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons
capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4677 [22JN]
------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]
------prevent import or export of materials, equipment, goods
and technology useful for any nuclear, biological, chemical,
missile, or conventional arms programs (see H.R. 4896), H1817
[20MR]
Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a
specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1323 [10MR]
------restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging in
sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose
participation in energy-related ventures, investments, or
partnerships (see S. 3810), S7267 [21SE] (see H.R. 6043),
H6569 [30JY]
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]
------condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi
Christians to flee their homes and communities (see H. Res.
1762), H8353 [14DE]
------congratulate people on resolve to vote in parliamentary
elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), H1220 [9MR]
------encourage elected officials and political leaders to
redouble efforts to form a government that is just,
representative, and accountable to the people (see H. Res.
1695), H7395 [29SE]
------recognize positive effect of upcoming parliamentary
elections on political reconciliation and democratic
institutions (see S. Res. 437), S1169 [4MR]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile
defense system (see S. 3451), S4529 [27MY] (see H.R. 5327),
H3540 [18MY]
------call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad
Shalit held captive by Hamas (see S. Res. 571), S5489 [28JN]
(see H. Res. 1359), H3483 [13MY]
------express condolences to families of victims of forest fire
(see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
------support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H.
Res. 1191), H1656 [18MR]
------support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts
to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1440), H4424 [14JN]
------support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts
to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East
peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (see S. Res.
548), S4745 [9JN]
------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]
------support right to defend itself against terrorists and the
Israeli construction of new security fences along the border
of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H2504 [13AP]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual
Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for
enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific
region (see S. Res. 564), S5319 [23JN] (see H. Res. 1464),
H4677 [22JN]
------commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW
from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite
surviving members to Japan (see H. Res. 1567), H6283 [28JY]
------condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children
to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody
determination, and provide parents access to their children
(see H. Res. 1326), H3201 [5MY]
------support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef
and beef products (see S. Res. 452), S1458 [11MR]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn detainment of a
South Korean fishing ship and the continued provocation by the
North Korean military (see H. Res. 1608), H6627 [10AU]
------condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea
(see H. Res. 1735), H7644 [29NO]
------condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea and
reaffirm alliance with South Korea (see S. Res. 693), S8397
[2DE]
------continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic
recognition (see H.R. 5350), H3701 [20MY]
------develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see
S. 3156), S1873 [23MR] (see H.R. 4986), H2458 [25MR]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation
(see S.J. Res. 32), S4989 [16JN] (see H.J. Res. 86), H3823
[25MY]
Kyrgyzstan: call for investigation and prevention of violence,
support humanitarian relief efforts, and strengthen democratic
institutions and respect for human rights (see S. Res. 566),
S5461 [25JN]
------democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), H5675 [15JY]
Law enforcement: prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S.
citizens (see H.R. 6010), H6568 [30JY]
Lithuania: anniversary (see S. Res. 442), S1169 [4MR]
Macedonia: tribute to partnership with Vermont National Guard
(see S. Res. 673), S7789 [29SE]
Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of
individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation
(see H. Res. 1335), H3273 [6MY]
Marshall Islands: provide supplemental ex gratia compensation
for impacts of the U.S. nuclear testing program (see S. 2941),
S51 [20JA]
------relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and
Utrik and other citizens (see H.R. 6470), H7854 [1DE]
------relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and
Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), refer to the Court of
Federal Claims (see H. Res. 1744), H7855 [1DE]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence
against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H327
[21JA]
------celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning
of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican
Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S. (see
H. Res. 1604), H6572 [30JY]
Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/
Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to
declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765),
H8520 [15DE]
------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
(see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]
Mining and mineral resources: promote exploration for and
development of rare earth elements and reestablish competitive
supply chain for rare earth materials (see S. 4031), S10304
[15DE]
Motion pictures: promote documentary films that convey a
diversity of views about life in the U.S. and bring insightful
foreign perspectives to U.S. audiences (see S. 3138), S1750
[18MR]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), H1168 [4MR]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see H.R. 5143),
H2935 [27AP]
National objectives: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds
the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to
peace and prosperity through poverty reduction (see H. Res.
1016), H193 [19JA]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico
border control activities (see H.R. 5357), H3701 [20MY] (see
H.R. 6253), H7389 [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 273), H3123 [4MY]
------improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H3014 [28AP]
NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by
implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance
Security (see H.R. 5338), H3540 [18MY]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead
international community in reversing renewable natural
resource degradation trends (see S. 3508), S5112 [17JN] (see
H.R. 4959), H2457 [25MR]
Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for reaching
Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of policing and justice
(see H. Res. 1252), H2579 [14AP]
Nuclear energy: improve and underscore importance of
international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power
reactors and support Convention on Nuclear Safety efforts (see
S. 3922), S7788 [29SE]
OAS: support revitalization and reform (see S. 3087), S1261
[8MR]
Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. trade
relations in Asia and with key partners like the Republic of
Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see H. Res. 1124), H971 [26FE]
OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), H6405 (see H.R.
5975), H6456 [29JY]
------terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), H2458 [25MR] (see
H.R. 5782), H5817 [20JY]
Pakistan: promote strengthening of the private sector (see S.
3665), S6519 [29JY]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a
Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/
Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), H7614 [18NO] (see H.
Res. 1734), H7644 [29NO]
Philippines: condemn violence against members of the media,
express condolences to families of victims of such violence,
and call for investigation of murders of media members (see H.
Res. 1548), H5920 [21JY]
Poland: call for independent investigation into plane crash in
Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other
individuals (see H. Res. 1489), H5303 [30JN]
------express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of
victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people
and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration
of leadership (see S. Res. 479), S2295 [14AP] (see H. Res.
1243), H2504 [13AP] (see H. Res. 1246), H2578 [14AP]
------recognize victims of airplane crash in Russia en route to
memorialize victims of Soviet police, express sympathy to
surviving families of both tragedies, and support restoration
of leadership (see S. Res. 476), S2208 [12AP]
Portugal: express condolences and support for people affected by
natural disasters on Madeira Island and commend rescue efforts
of those who responded to such disasters (see S. Res. 436),
S1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1130), H1027 [2MR]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S.,
commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of
trust and values with the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 67), S5699
[30JN] (see H. Con. Res. 291), H4974 (see H. Con. Res. 291),
H5203 [29JN]
Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: express the
undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should
not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review
conference in Uganda (see S. Con. Res. 59), S2518 [21AP] (see
H. Con. Res. 265), H2799 [21AP]
Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders (see H.
Res. 1539), H5818 [20JY]
Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights lawyer, Peter
Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), H4246 [8JN]
Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative
to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to
Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), H7614 [18NO] (see H.J. Res.
104), H8520 [15DE]
Serbia: commend application for European Union membership and
recognize efforts to integrate into Europe and global
community (see H. Res. 1408), H4022 (see H. Res. 1408), H4084
[27MY]
------commend democracy efforts, urge European Union decision on
membership application, welcome NATO Partnership for Peace
Program membership, and urge capture and transfer of indicted
war criminals (see S. Res. 483), S2377 [15AP]
Somalia: develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability
(see S. Res. 573), S5538 [29JN]
Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1423), H4215
[28MY]
Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to
Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as
Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end
sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H2799 [21AP]
Taiwan: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res.
276), H3273 [6MY]
Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use
funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate
change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 5783),
H5818 [20JY]
Terrorism: enhance the integrity of U.S. against the threat of
terrorism (see H.R. 5528), H4505 [15JN]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political
problems (see S. Res. 538), S4143 [24MY] (see H. Res. 1321),
H3123 [4MY]
Trade Act: strenghten provisions relative to identification of
U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. 6007), H6568 [30JY]
Treaties and agreements: require approval to enter into trade
agreements with foreign countries (see H.R. 6259), H7389
[29SE]
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: anniversary
(see S. Res. 446), S1261 [8MR]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights
Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for
investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza
(see H.R. 5501), H4386 [10JN]
------reject Iran's bid to join the Human Rights Council (see H.
Res. 1181), H1396 [12MR]
U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn selection of
Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), H3657 [19MY]
U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: reauthorize (see
H.R. 5589), H4779 [23JN]
U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission: anniversary (see H. Res.
1511), H5546 [13JY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): express
disfavor pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85),
H3702 [20MY]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538),
H5818 [20JY]
------express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under
consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death
penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of
fundamental human rights (see S. Res. 409), S482 [4FE] (see H.
Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]
United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family members
ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke entry
documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al-Nahyan is tried for
torture allegations (see H.R. 5378), H3822 [25MY]
United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., for
foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of release of
convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi on oil
negotiations with Libya (see H. Res. 1597), H6572 [30JY]
------recognize close friendship and historical ties with the
U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), H2936 [27AP]
Venezuela: condemn repression of peaceful demonstrators, urge
democratic reforms, and encourage vigilance against violations
of constitutional, civil, and human rights (see S. Res. 428),
S857 [1MR]
------support free elections and freedoms of speech, assembly,
and expression, and reject efforts to intimidate or punish
those who exercise such freedoms (see S. Res. 645), S7446
[24SE]
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]
------impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human
rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families
(see S. 3974), S8063 [18NO] (see H.R. 6433), H7614 [18NO]
------promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 6432), H7614
[18NO]
------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]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 5006), H2503
[13AP]
World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3311
[11MY]
World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (see S. Res. 454), S1516
[15MR]
World's Fair: congratulate China for hosting Shanghai 2010 Expo,
recognize role of the Expo in opening up China, and call for
USA Pavillion operators to maximize opportunity to showcase
U.S. attributes (see S. Res. 532), S3831 [17MY]
Yemen: implement a strategy to address instability and deny
terrorists a safe haven (see S. Res. 400), S340 [28JA]
Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and
economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971),
H6456 [29JY]
------update U.S. policy and authorities to help advance a
genuine transition to democracy and promote recovery (see S.
3297), S3091 [4MY]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: repeal (see S.
3722), S6883 [5AU]
Cloture motions
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 3081), motion to proceed, S7454 [24SE],
S7585 [28SE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal,
S10771 [19DE], S10888 [21DE]
Essays
Public Diplomacy--Building Bridges of Understanding: Richard W.
Soudriette, Center for Diplomacy and Democracy, S10926 [21DE]
Excerpts
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report language relative to
Nepali denial of safe passage to Tibetan refugees, S6864 [5AU]
Letters
Address increasing relationship between Iran and Venezuela:
several Senators, S4634 [8JN]
Anti-Christian violence in Iraq: Ismat Karmo, Chaldean Assyrian
Syriac Council of America, E2144 [15DE]
Call for release of Cuban political prisoners: Blanca R.
Castanon and Yolanda Huerga, Ladies in White (organization),
H2926 [27AP]
Commend Obama administration's conducting of a comprehensive
review of U.S. policy on use of antipersonnel landmines:
several Representatives, E872 [18MY]
------several Senators, S3865 [18MY], E871 [18MY]
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: several organizations, H7269
[29SE]
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]
Express sympathy to Polish citizens and surviving families of
victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people
and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration
of leadership: Representative Pascrell, H2549 [14AP]
Human trafficking in Egypt: several Representatives, E648 [26AP]
Korean War anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation:
Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House),
H4561 [16JN]
------Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans' Affairs
(House), H4561 [16JN]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H4560 [16JN]
Millennium Challenge Corp., compact with Morocco suspension:
Representative Wolf, E897 [20MY], E1523 [30JY]
National Criminal Justice Commission Act: Senator Coburn, S6390
[28JY]
Radicalization of Americans in Yemen: Representative Wolf, H114
[13JA]
Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear
Compensation Act: Jurelang Zedkaia, President of Marshall
Islands, S56 [20JA]
Review national security regulations: Representative Wolf, H113
[13JA]
Settlement of Japanese child custody disputes involving Japanese
and American citizens: Ichiro Fujisaki, Japanese Embassy,
H7047 [28SE]
Tribute to Charles Segal: Asaf Shariv, Consulate General of
Israel, E1136 [17JN]
U.S. Policy on Sudan: Representative Wolf, H5979 [22JY]
U.S. policy on Sudan: Representative Wolf, H3183 [5MY], E761
[5MY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal:
Elena Poptodorova, Bulgarian Ambassador, S10873 [21DE]
------George Miller, Michael Anastasio, and Paul Hommert, S10872
[21DE]
------Hilary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State and Robert M. Gates,
Sec. of Defense, S10805 [20DE]
------Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S10491 [17DE]
------Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10329 [16DE], S10865
[21DE]
------Senator Collins, S10804 [20DE]
------several former U.S. military commanders, S10873 [21DE]
------several Strategic Posture Commission members, S10710
[19DE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal and
nuclear modernization plan funding: Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs
of Staff Chair, S10864 [21DE]
------President Obama, S10850, S10864 [21DE]
------Senators Inouye, Feinstein, Cochran, and Alexander,
S10850, S10863 [21DE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal
relative to constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile
defense systems: President Obama, S10851 [21DE]
Viability of U.S. air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) capability
and heavy bomber force and basing and warhead options for a
follow-on intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM): Robert M.
Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10432 [17DE]
Lists
Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan,
S5779 [13JY]
Cosponsors of H. Res. 1402, Citizen Diplomacy Day, E948 [26MY]
Florida Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and
Afghanistan, E1014 [28MY]
Fort Carson, CO, Army 4th Brigade Combat Team members killed in
action in Afghanistan, S3779 [14MY]
Ladies in White (organization) members, H2926 [27AP]
Pennsylvania Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and
Afghanistan, S4569 [28MY]
Quotes relative to global nuclear disarmament, S10430 [17DE]
Quotes supporting concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon
modernization plan with U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction
Treaty (START) renewal, S10328 [16DE], S10941 [22DE]
Memorandums
Bilateral Consultative Commission (BCC): Dept. of State Bureau
of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation, S10904 [21DE]
Preemption of State Laws by Executive Departments and Agencies:
President Obama, S5966 [15JY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) Renewal and
Nuclear Weapons Modernization Requirements: Senators Kyl and
Corker, S8210 [29NO]
Messages
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Australia
Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Obama,
S3161 [5MY], H3172 [5MY]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Russia Concerning
Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Obama, S3471
[10MY], H3422 [12MY]
Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the
Conflict in Somalia: President Obama, S2237 [13AP], H2477
[13AP]
Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to Serious
Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Government: President Obama,
S7781 [29SE], H7275 [29SE]
Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Cote D'Ivoire:
President Obama, S435 [2FE], H450 [2FE]
Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe:
President Obama, S857 [1MR], H974 [2MR]
Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Cuba's
Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Civilian Aircraft:
President Obama, S696 [23FE], H693 [23FE]
Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Risk of
Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-
Usable Fissile Material in Russia: President Obama, S5111
[17JN], H4632 [17JN]
Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the
Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S3641 [12MY], H3422
[12MY]
Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country
Designations and Terminations: President Obama, H11 [12JA]
Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Trafficking:
President Obama, S152 [22JA], H337 [26JA]
National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, H3296 [11MY]
National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Obama, S4653
[8JN], H4229 [8JN]
National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Obama, S3782
[14MY], H3485 [14MY]
National Emergency Relative to Democratic People's Republic of
Korea: President Obama, S4883 [14JN], H4399 [14JN]
National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S1357
[10MR], H1295 [10MR]
National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To
Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S7172 [16SE],
H6792 [16SE]
National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, S3033
[3MY], H3100 [4MY]
National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of
Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5990 [19JY], H5690 [19JY]
National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President
Obama, S4653 [8JN], H4228 [8JN]
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]
Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Relations
Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export Licenses for
Exports to China: President Obama, S4744 [9JN], H4314 [9JN]
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]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal,
S10261 [15DE], S10903 [21DE]
Poems
``Special Forces,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1108 [15JN]
Press releases
Human Rights, Humanitarian and Faith-Based Groups Back Landmark
U.S. Legislation To Help Protect Civilians From the Lord's
Resistance Army: Several Organizations, H3412 [12MY]
Senators and Representatives Support Ban on Landmines--Letters
Sent to President Obama: U.S. Campaign To Ban Landmines
(organization), E872 [18MY]
Privilege of the floor
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) closed
session deliberation attendees, S10794 [20DE]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: certify that the Afghanistan Independent Election
Commission and the Afghanistan Electoral Complaints Commission
have professional capacity, legal authority, and independence
to carry out and oversee elections, H4041 [27MY]
------condemn efforts to suppress freedom of the press, H1413
[15MR]
------funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5346, H5349, H5389-H5404
[1JY], E1296 [13JY], E1331 [15JY]
------police force funding, H2193 [22MR], H8070 [7DE], H8277
[9DE]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H3314 [12MY], H3488 [18MY],
H3843 [26MY], H5696 [19JY], H5896 [21JY], H6047, H6121 [27JY],
H6563 [30JY], E1341 [15JY], E1445 [28JY], E1534 [30JY]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (H.R. 5015), H2556, H2561
[14AP]
------societal impact of education for girls, H356 [26JA], H452
[2FE]
------stop indirect U.S. payments to Afghan warlords as part of
security contract, H5521 [13JY]
------strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H14 [12JA],
H110 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H356 [26JA], H2193 [22MR], H4734
[23JN], H4783, H4858 [24JN], H4880 [28JN], H4950-H4953 [29JN],
H5347 [1JY], H6813 [22SE], H7202 [28SE], E422 [19MR]
------U.S. policy, H1296 [10MR]
------withdrawal of U.S. military presence, H935 [26FE], H1001
[2MR], H1032 [3MR], H1107 [4MR]
Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, H6998 [28SE]
Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (H.
Res. 1405), H5270-H5272 [30JN], E1264, E1269 [1JY], E1312
[14JY], E1342 [15JY]
Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: speech at U.N., E1816 [29SE]
Alpharetta, GA: tribute to Fulton Science Academy Middle School
participation in Georgia State Model U.N. Competition, E2103
[9DE]
America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote
Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America
COMPETES) Act: implementation, H7529 [17NO]
Amnesty International (organization): release of report on human
rights violations against migrants in Mexico, H3624 [19MY]
Appropriations: making supplemental (H.R. 5745), H6630 [14SE]
Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of
troops from Afghanistan, H3514 [18MY], H3626 [19MY], H3727
[24MY], H4402 [14JN], H4572 [16JN], H4620 [17JN], H5594
[14JY], H5659, H5660 [15JY], H6028 [26JY], H6649 [14SE], H6793
[16SE], H6862 [22SE], H7417 [15NO], H7485 [16NO], H7501
[17NO], H7627 [29NO], H8070 [7DE], H8277, H8278 [9DE], H8296,
H8332 [14DE], H8522 [16DE], H8981 [22DE]
------develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from
Iraq, H3298 [11MY]
------develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from
Iraq and Afghanistan, H2562 [14AP], H2988 [28AP], H3102 [4MY]
------end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, H6649 [14SE], H6813
[22SE]
------tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles
County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res.
1535), E1378 [20JY]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan,
H8932 [21DE]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.
Res. 1516), H5754-H5756 [20JY], E1402 [22JY]
Association of Former Members of Congress: status of
Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, and Japan,
H4431 [15JN]
Aung San Suu Kyi: release by Burmese Government, H7511, H7512
[17NO]
Azerbaijan: U.S. policy, E420 [19MR]
Bangladesh: support return to democracy (H. Res. 1215), H2413,
H2414 [25MR]
Belarus: arrest of opponents of Alexander Lukashenko in the
Presidential election as well as the arrest of journalists and
social activists, H8917 [21DE]
Binational Health Week: observance, E1723 [23SE]
Bongo Ondimba, Ali: U.S. visit by Gabonese President, E1000
[28MY]
Bulgaria: tribute to economic achievements, E25 [13JA]
Burma: democracy efforts, H2676 [20AP]
------human rights violations, H3874 [27MY]
------welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release
of all political prisoners and international sanctions against
ruling regime (H. Res. 1768), E2142 [15DE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import
restrictions (H.J. Res. 83), H5565-H5567 [14JY], E811 [11MY],
E1409 [22JY]
Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: address to joint meeting of Congress
by Mexican President, H3691, H3693-H3698 [20MY]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (H. Res. 1314),
E723 [29AP]
Caribbean nations: authorize assistance to fund educational
development and exchange programs (H.R. 416), H119 [13JA]
Castro, Fidel: remarks regarding Israel and outside efforts to
break blockade of Gaza, H4600 [17JN]
China: authorize assistance to small- and medium-sized U.S.
businesses to promote exports (H.R. 2310), H973 [2MR]
------equalize trade practices and tariff rates with the U.S.,
H1157 [4MR], H7594-H7600 [18NO]
------express condolences to victims and support recovery
efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (H. Res.
1324), H3613-H3615 [19MY], H3682 [20MY]
------human rights violations, H5975 [22JY], E400 [17MR], E1486
[29JY], E1814 [29SE]
------ongoing maritime conflict in the South China Sea, H6139
[27JY]
------persecution of Chen Guangcheng, H6651 [14SE]
------U.S. policy, H1158 [4MR], H7594-H7600 [18NO]
CIA: make unclassified version of report on Peruvian narcotics
operations publicly available, H883 [25FE]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (H. Res. 1402), H8047-H8049
[7DE], E948 [26MY]
Coast Guard: development of a security plan to allow safe
passage of tankers carrying liquefied natural gas from Yemen
through U.S. ports, H5298 [30JN]
Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance with the
U.S., recognize commitment to the democratic process, and
congratulate President-elect Juan Manuel Santos (H. Res.
1465), H4711-H4713 [23JN], E1192 [24JN]
Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Lorne Craner testimony on
promotion of human rights and democracy, E1280 [1JY]
Congress: staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E175
[22FE]
Courts: allow certain detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to be
brought to the U.S. for trial and possible imprisonment, H131-
H134, H136, H137 [13JA]
Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban
fighter jets, H757 [24FE]
------call for release of political prisoners, H664 [23FE],
H1415 [15MR], H1566 [17MR], H2249-H2254 [23MR], H2926 [27AP],
H4304 [9JN], H5523 [13JY], H5550, H5551, H5552 [14JY], H5731,
H5740 [20JY], H7485 [16NO], E239 [25FE], E2051 [2DE]
------condemn death of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo,
H757, H794 [24FE], E286 [2MR]
------democracy efforts, H2249-H2254 [23MR]
------human rights violations, H2245, H2249-H2254 [23MR], H3297
[11MY], E286 [2MR]
------insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before
increasing U.S. trade and tourism, H2253 [23MR], H5523 [13JY],
H7485 [16NO]
------recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata
Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on
promotion of human rights in Cuba, H1566 [17MR]
------recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata
Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on
promotion of human rights in Cuba (H. Con. Res. 252), H2245
[23MR]
------remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural
commodities and end travel restrictions (H.R. 4645), H2251
[23MR]
Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development Plan: include
international cooperation, H507, H508 [3FE]
Cyprus: support reunification agreement, H5696 [19JY], E1368,
E1369, E1370, E1371, E1372, E1373, E1374, E1380, E1382, E1385
[20JY], E1393, E1394 [21JY], E1398 [22JY], E1417 [26JY], E1433
[27JY], E1454 [28JY], E1533 [30JY], E2074 [7DE]
Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba, H133, H134, H136 [13JA], H169 [19JA]
------decision to reallocate proposed European land-based
missile defense system to ship-based system in North and
Mediterranean Seas, H7748 [30NO]
------extend regulations on contractors performing private
security functions in certain countries, H4046 [27MY]
------release of report on military power of Iran, H2700 [21AP]
------tribute to U.S. Special Operations Forces counterterrorism
efforts, H2768 [21AP], E1108 [15JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: procedures and treatment of
international diplomatic guests traveling through U.S.
airports, H1380 [12MR]
------reform and review national security regulations, H113
[13JA], H170 [19JA]
------strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics
capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear
material (H.R. 730), Senate amendment, H226-H229 [20JA]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal
courts of detainees from Bagram AFB, Afghanistan, H3881 [27MY]
------prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of
detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3881 [27MY]
Dept. of State: allow Iroquois lacrosse team to utilize Iroquois
passports issued by Iroquois Confederacy rather than U.S.
passports for international travel, H5553, H5595 [14JY]
------designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign terrorist
organization (H. Res. 1315), E716 [29AP]
------impact of proposed reorganization of the Office of
International Religious Freedom, H5978 [22JY]
------international affairs funding, E438 [22MR]
------require report on contracting procurement in Haiti, H5354
[1JY]
------require report on contracting procurement in Pakistan,
H5354 [1JY]
------understaffing of the Office of the Special Coordinator for
Tibetan Issues, H5978 [22JY]
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]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish reporting requirement for any
stored value device carried out of, into, or through the U.S.,
and establish registration requirements for stored value
programs (H.R. 5127), H3815 [25MY]
------identify misaligned currency and require action to correct
the misalignment, H6737, H6738 [15SE]
------review current banking laws and regulations that prohibit
U.S. citizens living abroad from accessing U.S. banking
services, H2939 [28AP]
Economy: advance new international economic stabilization plan,
H3249 [6MY]
------impact of war and financial crisis, H6047 [27JY]
Egypt: human rights violations, E648 [26AP]
------protect human rights and freedom of religion, H270 [21JA],
E71 [21JA]
------U.S. policy, H5977 [22JY]
El Salvador: support efforts to strengthen the rule of law and
combat crime and corruption, H6997 [28SE]
Emergency Trade Deficit Commission: establish (H.R. 1875),
H6177, H6183-H6189 [28JY], E1467 [29JY]
Evesham Twinning Association: anniversary, E1797 [29SE]
Eximbank: denial of loan guarantee to Reliance Industries Ltd.,
to purchase mining equipment from Bucyrus International Inc.,
H5493 [1JY]
Florida: tribute to Day of Action activities to raise awareness
relative to Sudan elections, H1445 [16MR]
Foreign aid: maternal health programs funding, H1084 [3MR]
------prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently
oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 4636), H4078
[27MY], H4242 [8JN], H5612, H5613 [14JY], H6158 [27JY], H7204
[28SE], H7493-H7496 [16NO], H7752 [30NO]
------provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of
obstetric fistula (H.R. 5441), E978 [28MY]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate
misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S.
countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), H7259-
H7273 [29SE], E1824, E1863, E1864 [29SE]
------clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any
foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and
antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), consideration (H. Res.
1674), H7219-H7230 [29SE]
------implement National Export Initiative to encourage an
increase in U.S. exports, H973 [2MR]
------recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the
importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the
Republic of Korea, and Panama, H337 [26JA], H395 [27JA], H558
[4FE], H661, H665 [23FE], H1445, H1490 [16MR], H2881 [27AP],
H4915 [29JN], H5728, H5729 [20JY], H6175, H6185-H6189 [28JY],
H7763, H7765, H7766 [1DE], H8524 [16DE]
------U.S. deficit, H5591, H5602 [14JY], H6266, H6269 [28JY],
H7267 [29SE]
Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide, E1057
[9JN]
FRS: efforts to foster economic growth, E1889 [15NO], E1934
[16NO]
George Mason University: School of Public Policy recipient of
Library of Congress Open World Leadership Center National
Grantee of Merit Award and Open World Award for Service to
Congress, E469 [24MR]
Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1107), H1195-H1198
[9MR], E340 [10MR], E354, E360 [11MR], E371 [12MR]
Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political
dissent and human rights abuses (H. Res. 1013), H241-H243
[20JA], E89 [26JA]
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]
Haiti: condemn rise of sexual violence against women and girls
in the aftermath of earthquake, E1298 [13JY]
------encourage continuation and further expansion of sister-
city relationships between U.S. and Haitian municipalities (H.
Res. 1332), H3130 [5MY]
------historical impact on the U.S., H535 [3FE]
------use of disaster relief funding for education and
rebuilding schools, E1303 [13JY]
Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 335), H8612-H8617,
H8776 [17DE], E2234 [21DE]
Honduras: acknowledge and support duly elected President, E1221
[28JN]
House of Representatives: report on bipartisan delegation to
NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting, E1513-E1515 [30JY]
Human rights: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate
understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic
cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the
Armenian Genocide, H2769 [21AP]
------ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding
and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and
genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide
(H. Res. 252), H1033 [3MR], H2888 [27AP], E319 [5MR], E623
[22AP], E662 [26AP]
Hunter College of the City University of New York: tribute to
U.S. National Committee for UNIFEM (U.N. Development Fund for
Women)/National Council for Research on Women national
conference, E1281 [1JY]
Immigration: 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]
Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation
techniques, H526 [3FE]
------assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale
for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H7584 [18NO]
------CIA policy allowing assassination of foreign suspects and
U.S. citizens, H798 [24FE]
------establish penalties for cruel, inhuman, or degrading
treatment of detainees by officers or employees of the
intelligence community during interrogations, H841-H845, H851,
H854-H857, H879-H882, H889, H890, H892, H908, H909 [25FE],
H937-H942 [26FE]
Iran: address increasing global influence, H2564 [14AP]
------anniversary of controversial Presidential elections, E1079
[10JN]
------call for release of detained U.S. hikers, H6285 [29JY]
------condemn content in Iranian textbooks aimed at
indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel,
anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting
women's rights (H. Res. 1497), H5208 [30JN]
------condemn hanging of citizens protesting civil liberties and
human rights violations, H451 [2FE]
------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]
------expand economic sanctions against Iran to include
importation of refined petroleum and develop and maintain
viable military options to prevent development or deployment
of nuclear weapons capability (H.R. 3832), H2448 [25MR]
------facilitate release of detained U.S. hikers, H451 [2FE]
------human rights violations, H2808 [22AP], H4849, H4850
[24JN], E404 [17MR], E1076 [10JN]
------impose sanctions, H2556 [14AP]
------impose sanctions, provide for State and local government
divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern
relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of
certain sensitive items (S. 2799), H1489 [16MR], H2776 [21AP],
E658 [26AP]
------impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses
committed against citizens or their families after the June
12, 2009, political processes (H.R. 4647), H2564 [14AP], H4847
[24JN]
------impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses
committed against citizens or their families after the June
12, 2009, political processes (H.R. 4649), H4719 [23JN]
------mark anniversary of Presidential election, support
citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human
rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons
capability (H. Res. 1457), H4716-H4721 [23JN], H4857 [24JN],
E1241 [30JN]
------negotiate an ``Incidents at Sea Agreement'', H3899 [27MY]
------prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons,
H137 [13JA], H307 [21JA], H733 [23FE], H1489 [16MR], H2446-
H2449 [25MR], H2556 [14AP], H2621 [15AP], H2807-H2815, H2825
[22AP], H2940 [28AP], H3517, H3536 [18MY], H3828 [26MY], H4309
[9JN], H4789, H4842-H4858, H4867 [24JN], H5540 [13JY], H7743,
H7747 [30NO], E653 [26AP], E1043 [8JN], E1212, E1213 [25JN],
E1216, E1217 [28JN], E1258, E1260 [30JN], E1794 [29SE]
------support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights,
civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn
violence against demonstrators, E1043 [8JN]
------U.S. policy, H3884 [27MY], H5896 [21JY], E1079 [10JN]
Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a
specified period (H.R. 4807), E346 [10MR]
Iraq: call on leaders to form a capable, representative, and
accountable Government, address needs of displaced citizens,
and to effectively and fairly develop oil and gas reserves (H.
Res. 1695), E1780 [29SE]
------condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi
Christians to flee their homes and communities, E2143 [15DE]
------deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against
the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to
ensure the well-being of such residents, E1200 [24JN]
------deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against
the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to
ensure the well-being of such residents (H. Res. 704), H5694
[19JY], E571 [15AP], E1043 [8JN]
------elections, H2244 [23MR]
------ensure safety of Camp Ashraf residents, E996 [28MY]
------establish a U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region (H.
Res. 873), H3615-H3617 [19MY], E900 [20MY], E925 [25MY]
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]
------call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad
Shalit held captive by Hamas (H. Res. 1359), H4713-H4716
[23JN], H4857 [24JN], E1196, E1204, E1210 [24JN], E1233,
E1241, E1251 [30JN]
------characterization in reporting by the New York (NY) Times,
H5538-H5539 [13JY]
------commend efforts of AID, Forest Service, and the Jewish
National Fund (organization) to combat forest fire and rebuild
destroyed forest, H8266 [9DE]
------express condolences to families of victims of forest fire
(H. Res. 1751), H8056, H8057 [7DE], E2100, E2108 [9DE]
------report on congressional delegation trip, H4490, H4491
[15JN]
------support end of blockade of Gaza and condemn violence
against civilians near Gaza border, H8267 [9DE]
------support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, E829
[12MY]
------support right of self-defense against imminent military or
nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and
organizations, H2447 [25MR], H3303 [11MY], H3862 [26MY], H4867
[24JN]
------support right of self-defense against terrorism in the
Gaza Strip, protect innocent civilians, and promote the
Israeli-Palestinian peace process, H171 [19JA], H307 [21JA]
------support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts
to break blockade of Gaza, H4230, H4240-H4242 [8JN], H4252,
H4302, H4303, H4305, H4306-H4314 [9JN], H4334, H4335, H4367,
H4372, H4378 [10JN], H4389 [14JN], H4483 [15JN], H4570, H4577,
H4593, H4594 [16JN], H4601 [17JN], H5299 [30JN], E1023 [8JN],
E1052 [9JN], E1065, E1068, E1070, E1073 [10JN], E1091 [14JN],
E1099, E1104 [15JN], E1148 [17JN], E1157 [22JN]
------support right to construct additional housing in
Jerusalem, H1412, H1414 [15MR], H2264 [24MR], H2447 [25MR],
H2670 [20AP], H2888 [27AP], H3303 [11MY], E418 [19MR]
------support right to defend itself against terrorists and the
Israeli construction of new security fences along the border
of Egypt (H. Res. 1241), H4312 [9JN]
------U.S. policy, H1414 [15MR], H1491 [16MR], H2218 [23MR],
H2442, H2444 [25MR], H2805 [22AP], H4377 [10JN], H4673 [22JN],
H4868 [24JN], E427 [20MR], E442 [22MR], E493 [25MR], E539
[14AP]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual
Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for
enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific
region (H. Res. 1464), H4709-H4711 [23JN], H4795 [24JN],
E1201, E1203, E1206 [24JN]
------condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children
to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody
determination, and provide parents access to their children,
E1939 [17NO]
------condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children
to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody
determination, and provide parents access to their children
(H. Res. 1326), H7043-H7048 [28SE], E751 [5MY], E1810, E1814,
E1817, E1819 [29SE]
------encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual
enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia
during World War II, E1456 [28JY]
Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E1733 [23SE]
Komorowski, Bronislaw: U.S. visit by Polish President, E2109
[9DE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked
military attack against South Korea, E2061 [3DE], E2163 [16DE]
------human rights violations, H5976 [22JY]
------impose certain sanctions as a result of the detonation of
a nuclear explosive device (H.R. 3423), H4563 [16JN]
------U.S. policy, H4880 [28JN], H7746-H7748 [30NO]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation
(H.J. Res. 86), H4559-H4564 [16JN], H4618 [17JN], E1208 [24JN]
------anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (S.J.
Res. 32), H4707-H4709 [23JN]
Kyrgyzstan: resolve political unrest between ethnic groups and
support democracy efforts, H4443 [15JN], H5306 [1JY], E1164
[22JN]
Latin America: reaffirm U.S. commitment to democracy, E1221
[28JN]
Lebanon: U.S. policy, H2556 [14AP], H7504 [17NO]
Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of
individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation
(H. Res. 1335), E782 [6MY]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence
against Mexican and U.S. citizens, H1447 [16MR], H2481 [13AP],
H6688 [15SE], H7419, H7421-H7423 [15NO], H8357 [15DE]
------assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence
against Mexican and U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1032), H269 [21JA],
H1190-H1193 [9MR]
------celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning
of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican
Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S.,
E1638 [15SE]
------murder of U.S. consulate employees, H1521 [17MR]
------U.S. policy, H3515 [18MY], H7421-H7423 [15NO]
Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H1414
[15MR], H3463 [13MY], H6813 [22SE], H7001 [28SE], H8070 [7DE]
------Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives relative to recent
Israeli announcement of housing settlement construction in
disputed areas, H1450 [16MR], H1522, H1523 [17MR]
------support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian
conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or
recognize a Palestinian state (H. Res. 1765), H8466-H8471
[15DE], E2156, E2161, E2163, E2168 [16DE], E2190, E2192, E2194
[18DE]
Millennium Challenge Corp.: awarding of contracts to Chinese
owned businesses, E1814 [29SE]
------suspend compact with Morocco, H5977 [22JY], E897 [20MY],
E1523 [30JY]
Modi, Narendra: tribute to efforts to promote U.S.-India trade,
E1989 [18NO]
Morocco: human rights violations, H3466 [13MY], H5977 [22JY],
E1523 [30JY], E1705 [22SE], E1953 [17NO]
------support establishment of the Western Sahara as an
autonomous community under Moroccan sovereignty, H8071 [7DE]
------U.S. policy, E1320 [14JY]
NAFTA: renegotiate cross-border trucking provisions, H2557
[14AP]
------withdrawal (H.R. 4759), H5530 [13JY]
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E239,
E249, E258 [25FE], E267 [26FE]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (H.R. 5143),
H6129-H6133 [27JY], E1461 [28JY], E1527 [30JY]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform
for the 21st century, H5962 [22JY]
------call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st
century (H. Res. 363), H110 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H356 [26JA],
H452 [2FE], H795 [24FE], H1002 [2MR], H2244 [23MR], H2671
[20AP], H3102 [4MY], H3250 [6MY], H3514 [18MY], H4371 [10JN],
H6649 [14SE]
------counterterrorism initiatives funding, H3141-H3144 [5MY]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities, H3061 [29AP], H3298, H3301 [11MY], H3314, H3316
[12MY], H3546 [19MY], H3841 [26MY], H3873, H4077 [27MY], H5206
[30JN], H5734 [20JY], H7581 [18NO]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities funding, H6168 [28JY]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities (H.R. 5357), E906 [20MY]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities (H.R. 6253), H7501 [17NO], H7649 [30NO], H7858
[2DE]
------enable information sharing between law enforcement
agencies with respect to border security, H4000 [27MY]
------improve border security, H1032 [3MR], H1174 [9MR], H1342
[11MR], H2192 [22MR], H2248 [23MR], H2322, H2443 [25MR], H3060
[29AP], H3128, H3130 [5MY], H3488 [18MY], H3692, H3693, H3697
[20MY], H3793, H3814-H3821 [25MY], H4592, H4593 [16JN], H4621-
H4625 [17JN], H4674 [22JN], H5299 [30JN], H5352, H5385-H5387
[1JY], H6050 [27JY]
------improve border security (H.R. 5173), H3525-H3530 [18MY]
Nazarbayev, Nursultan: recognize Kazakhstan President for
organizing OSCE Astana Summit, E1968 [18NO]
Nepal: call for extradition of Sajan Tamalshina to Texas, H6581
[10AU]
Nuclear weapons: assessment of the Nuclear Security Summit, E575
[16AP]
------recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear
understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (H. Res. 333),
H2671 [20AP]
------release of comprehensive nuclear posture review, H2558,
H2565-H2572 [14AP], H2953 [28AP], H3899 [27MY], E544 [14AP],
E575 [16AP]
Nyi Nyi Aung: call for release by Burmese Government, H46 [13JA]
Obama, President: evaluation of immigration policies, H5206
[30JN], H5307 [1JY], H6654-H6658 [14SE], H6858 [22SE]
------evaluation of national security policies, H4572 [16JN],
H7743, H7750 [30NO]
------evaluation of nuclear weapons policy, H5494 [1JY]
OPIC: reauthorize programs (H.R. 5975), E2021 [1DE]
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: assuming
of chairmanship by Kazakhstan, E102 [27JA], E110 [29JA], E116
[2FE], E420 [19MR], E1823 [29SE]
------support and facilitate proposed summit, E102 [27JA]
Pakistan: democratic, economic, social development, and security
assistance funding, H5738 [20JY]
------ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of
religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all
faiths and nationalities (H. Res. 764), H4914 [29JN]
------express condolences and support for people affected by
flooding, E1555 [10AU], E1604 [14SE]
------U.S. policy, H6047 [27JY]
Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a
Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/
Palestinian conflict (H. Res. 1734), E2193 [18DE]
Peru: call for extradition of Evelyn Messich to Texas to face
intoxication manslauther charges, H2621 [15AP]
Petroleum: U.S. dependence on foreign sources relative to
Venezuelan threat to discontinue oil supplies to the U.S.,
H6166 [28JY]
Poland: anniversary of Katyn Massacre by Soviet police, E808
[11MY]
------express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of
victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people
and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration
of leadership, H2478, H2479 [13AP], H2509 [14AP], E564, E568
[15AP], E586 [20AP]
------express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of
victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people
and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration
of leadership (H. Res. 1246), H2545-H2550, H2572, H2575
[14AP], E603 [21AP]
------moment of silence to honor citizens and surviving families
of victims of airplane crash in Russia, H2554 [14AP]
------recognize victims of airplane crash in Russia en route to
memorialize victims of Soviet police, express sympathy to
surviving families of both tragedies, and support restoration
of leadership, H2482 [13AP], H2554, H2557 [14AP], H2584
[15AP], E516 [13AP]
Power resources: analysis of oil supplies and usage, H8022-H8027
[2DE], H8340-H8342 [14DE]
Public debt: debt held by foreigners, H3758 [25MY], H6322 [29JY]
Religion: importance of Christianity, H5980 [22JY]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S.,
commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of
trust and values with the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 67), H8976
[22DE], E2258 [29DE]
Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders (H. Res.
1539), E1379 [20JY]
Rwanda: anniversary of genocide, E742 [4MY]
South Mountain Peace Action (organization): tribute to ``Be
About Peace Day'', E454 [23MR]
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction:
improve oversight of contractors in Afghanistan, H4041, H4043
[27MY]
Sri Lanka: prohibit assistance under Foreign Military Financing
Program, E908 [20MY]
------recognize anniversary of end of civil war, provide for
resettlement of internally displaced persons, and call for
investigation of alleged war crimes, E887, E889 [19MY], E899,
E908 [20MY], E911 [21MY]
Sudan: anniversary of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between
Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army, E3
[12JA]
------declaration of martial law in Darfur, E808 [11MY]
------develop comprehensive strategy to address humanitarian
crisis in Darfur, H5974 [22JY]
------U.S. policy, H3182 [5MY], H3206 [6MY], H4218 [8JN], H5974
[22JY], E651 [26AP], E760 [5MY], E929 [25MY]
Taiwan: anniversary of 2-28 incident, E238, E250 [25FE]
------continue to make defense articles and services available
in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability,
E1598 [14SE], E1755 [28SE]
------observance of National Day, E1693, E1700, E1705 [22SE],
E1719 [23SE], E1743 [24SE], E1766, E1770, E1774, E1778, E1788,
E1824, E1825, E1828, E1832, E1835, E1838, E1845, E1849, E1869
[29SE]
------U.S. policy, E541 [14AP], E659 [26AP]
Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use
funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate
change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (H.R. 5783),
E1371 [20JY]
Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, H13 [12JA],
H113, H131-H137 [13JA], H169, H170 [19JA], H455 [2FE], H3626
[19MY], H3727 [24MY], H3808 [25MY], H4402 [14JN], H5491 [1JY],
E994 [28MY], E2076 [7DE]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political
problems (H. Res. 1321), H5267-H5270 [30JN], E753 [5MY], E1340
[15JY]
Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue: tribute to meeting in San
Francisco, CA, E2181 [18DE]
------tribute to meetings in Madrid, Spain, E1249 [30JN]
Treaties and agreements: importance of passing free trade
agreement with the Republic of Korea, H6050 [27JY]
Turkey: allow certain claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey,
E1377 [20JY]
------observance of Republic Day, E1883, E1899 [15NO], E1914
[16NO], E1940 [17NO], E1961, E1964, E1984 [18NO], E1999
[29NO], E2058 [2DE]
U.N.: anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and
Platform for Action, E302 [4MR]
U.N. Human Rights Council: election of Cuban ambassador as vice
president, H5822 [21JY]
U.S.-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H3749
[25MY], H4089 [28MY], H5315 [1JY]
U.S.-Mexico Parliamentary Exchange: report on congressional
delegation trip to Campeche, Mexico, H4442 [15JN]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): provide
for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and
Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such
Protocol (S. 2727), E575 [16AP]
------renewal, H2558, H2565-H2572 [14AP], H2671 [20AP], H2953
[28AP], H7579 [18NO], H7645 [30NO], H8918-H8920 [21DE]
Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (H. Res. 1538),
H6086 [27JY], E1461 [28JY], E1478 [29JY]
------develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians
and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and
authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional
justice (S. 1067), H3409-H3416 [12MY], E863, E864 [18MY]
Ukraine: address restrictions on freedoms of speech and press,
E1265 [1JY]
------democracy efforts, H3844 [26MY]
------support continued political and economic development (H.
Res. 981), H49-H51 [13JA]
United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and historical ties
with the U.S. (H. Res. 1303), H3416, H3417 [12MY]
------release of Saville Inquiry report on ``Bloody Sunday''
incident resulting in deaths of civil rights protesters and
bystanders in Northern Ireland, E1303 [13JY]
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]
------human rights violations, H47 [13JA], H6167 [28JY]
------release of political prisoner Nguyen Van Ly, H1524 [17MR]
------U.S. policy, E1452 [28JY]
Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the fall of Saigon to
Communist forces, E715, E719 [29AP]
------provide for environmental cleanup and compensation of
victims due to Agent Orange exposure, E1452 [28JY]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2030),
H7001 [28SE], H8333 [14DE], E2176 [16DE]
Weapons: commend Obama administration's conducting of a
comprehensive review of U.S. policy on use of antipersonnel
landmines, E871 [18MY]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (H.R. 5006), E522
[13AP]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of classified documents to
the news media, H7743-H7745 [30NO], H7760 [1DE], H8035 [7DE],
H8278 [9DE], E2044 [2DE]
------release of Dept. of Defense classified documents to the
news media related to Pakistan and Afghanistan, H6563 [30JY],
E1574 [10AU]
World Refugee Day: observance, E1163 [22JN]
------reaffirm goals (H. Res. 1350), H4705-H4707 [23JN]
World Trade Month: observance, H3281 [11MY]
World Trade Week: observance, H3686 [20MY]
World Tuberculosis Day: observance, E477 [24MR], E487 [25MR]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: allocation of foreign aid, S7740 [29SE]
------effectiveness of Government and security forces, S8730
[10DE]
------promote empowerment of women, S3770 [14MY]
------report on U.S. counternarcotics strategy, S6512 [29JY]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, S4181 [25MY], S4481, S4482
[27MY]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (S. 3197), S2296 [14AP]
------strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S3634
[12MY], S5503, S5532 [29JN], S5647-S5651, S5676 [30JN], S6352
[28JY], S7460 [27SE], S7586 [28SE], S8730 [10DE], S10257-
S10259 [15DE]
Africa: democracy efforts and holding of elections in several
countries, S938 [2MR]
Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: speech at U.N., S3158 [5MY]
America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote
Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America
COMPETES) Act: implementation, S4438 [26MY]
Angola: U.S. policy, S5434 [24JN]
Argentina: impact of debt default, S10404 [16DE]
Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of
troops from Afghanistan, S8968 [14DE], S11028 [22DE]
------tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and
Afghanistan, S5779 [13JY]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): welcome leaders
to the U.S. for summit, broaden U.S. engagement, and reinforce
democracy efforts in Burma (S. Res. 640), S7426 [23SE]
Aung San Suu Kyi: release by Burmese Government, S7947 [17NO]
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]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import
restrictions (H.J. Res. 83), S6144-S6146 [22JY]
------approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 83),
unanimous-consent agreement, S6119 [21JY]
------approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 29),
S3169-S3171 [5MY], S3485 [10MY]
Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: recognize service to Mexico and
welcome to the U.S. (S. Res. 535), S4024 [19MY]
Cayman Islands: assessment as a tax secrecy jurisdiction that
allows citizens and companies to avoid taxes and other
financial disclosures, S4721, S4723 [9JN]
CFTC: require foreign boards of trade to register, S3531 [11MY],
S3702 [13MY], S4064 [20MY]
China: ensure linguistic, cultural, and religious rights, call
for release of political and religious prisoners, and cease
harassment of Uighur people, S5106 [17JN]
------equalize trade practices and tariff rates with the U.S.,
S413 [2FE]
------review normal trade relations status and provide for a
balanced trade relationship with the U.S., S7313 [22SE]
------U.S. policy, S7597, S7601 [28SE]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (S. Res. 603), S6546 [30JY],
S7095 [14SE]
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]
Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of
classified information related to certain intelligence
activities (S. 4004), S8399 [2DE]
Colombia: recognize importance of passing free trade agreement,
S6835 [5AU]
------tribute to Corps of Engineers' efforts to assist in
aftermath of floods, S10923 [21DE]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
(Senate): cancellation of Subcommittee on Contracting
Oversight hearing on Afghanistan police training contract,
S1948, S1964 [24MR]
Congress: accomplishments of the 111th Congress, S10951, S11060
[22DE]
------legislative priorities, S10422 [17DE]
Crime: require reporting on certain information and
communications technologies of foreign countries and develop
action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to
combat cybercrime (S. 3155), S1875 [23MR]
Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S5949-S5951
[15JY]
------lift travel restrictions (S. 428), S1718 [18MR], S5808
[14JY], S5949-S5953 [15JY], S7702 [29SE]
------recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata
Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on
promotion of human rights in Cuba (S. Con. Res. 54), S1368
[10MR], S1755 [18MR]
------remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural
commodities and end travel restrictions (S. 3112), S1496
[15MR]
Cyprus: support reunification agreement, S6021, S6022 [20JY]
Dept. of Defense: Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan operations
funding, S4425 [26MY]
------close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S3798
[17MY]
------Iraq Security Forces Fund funding, S7194 [20SE], S7236
[21SE]
------overseas military construction funding, S5762-S5764
[13JY], S7098 [15SE]
------provide for interrogation and detention of enemy
belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and
establish certain limitations on prosecution, S3077 [4MY]
------provide for interrogation and detention of enemy
belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and
establish certain limitations on prosecution (S. 3081), S1181
[4MR], S1217 [5MR]
------report on China's military power, S7736 [29SE]
------success of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, S2563
[22AP], S10357 [16DE]
Dept. of Education: student foreign exchange and international
education programs funding, S237 [26JA]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal
courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S10937 [22DE]
Dept. of State: international affairs funding, S237, S238
[26JA], S284 [28JA], S4506 [27MY]
------release of human rights report, S1514 [15MR]
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]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require
action to correct the misalignment (S. 3134), S5497-S5499
[28JN], S7477 [27SE], S7601 [28SE]
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]
Durbin, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to
Africa, S730-S732 [24FE]
Education: importance of public diplomacy, S10926 [21DE]
Egypt: extension of emergency law, S4141 [24MY]
El Salvador: human rights violations, S4506 [27MY]
Foreign aid: strengthen capacity, transparency, and
accountability of U.S. foreign assistance programs to
effectively adapt and respond to new challenges (S. 1524),
S560 [11FE]
------women's empowerment funding, S1303 [9MR]
Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to
Afghanistan and Pakistan, S2348-S2351 [15AP]
Foreign trade: improve importation requirement system for
conflict diamonds, S6074 [21JY]
------recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the
importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the
Republic of Korea, and Panama, S5053 [17JN], S6487 [29JY],
S7334 [22SE]
------U.S. deficit, S5807 [14JY], S7406 [23SE], S7467 [27SE]
Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide (H.R.
3714), S2981 [29AP]
Global Internet Freedom Caucus: formation and agenda, S2109
[25MR]
Greece: independence anniversary, S2110 [25MR]
------independence anniversary (S. Res. 464), S1816 [22MR]
Guatemala: importance of Guatemalan Presidential selection of
Attorney General relative to criminal and human rights issues,
S2371 [15AP]
Guinea: condemn assault of women and killing of political
protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for,
violence, and consider punitive measures against officials
found to be complicit (S. Res. 345), S673, S674 [22FE]
------elections, S4934 [15JN]
Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and
Family Maintenance: ratification, S7719 [29SE]
Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term,
sustainable rebuilding and development (S. 3317), S4571 [28MY]
------express that domestic servitude of children should end,
S4204 [25MY]
------use of disaster relief funding for education and
rebuilding schools, S4203 [25MY], S4434 [26MY]
Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 37), S6585 [2AU]
History: recognize the importance of the American values of
liberty, democracy, and free markets, S8980 [14DE]
Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 335), S10696,
S10697 [18DE]
Honduras: acknowledge and support duly elected President, S1217
[5MR]
Human rights: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate
understanding and sensitivity, S939 [2MR]
------ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding
and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and
genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide,
S2637 [26AP]
------prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass
atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a whole
of government approach to prevent such acts (S. Con. Res. 71),
S11054, S11056 [22DE]
Immigration: enhance ability to track foreign nationals who
overstay their visa, S5388-S5390 [24JN]
------require Federal payment of costs incurred by State or
local governments in defending a State or local immigration
law that survives a constitutional challenge in Federal court
(S. 3593), S5966 [15JY]
Indonesia: tribute to Library of Congress regional overseas
office in Jakarta, S855 [1MR]
Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation
techniques, S7935 [17NO]
------analysis and recommendations for improvements to enhance
national security, S7934-S7938 [17NO]
International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala: reaffirm
commitment to mission, S5311 [23JN]
International law: dispute between Japan and China over
sovereignty of Senkaku Islands, S7597 [28SE]
------hold surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for war
crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity committed during
World War II by encouraging foreign prosecution and
extradition (S. 1704), S2370 [15AP]
Iran: address increasing relationship with Venezuela, S3059
[4MY], S4633-S4636 [8JN]
------call for release of detained U.S. hikers, S1747 [18MR]
------call for release of detained U.S. hikers (S. Res. 604),
S6595 [2AU]
------commend democracy and human rights advocates, support
freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights violations
as found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (S. Res. 415), S548, S589-S592 [11FE]
------condemn restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press,
expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship,
and support access to the Internet and personal communication
services, S2109 [25MR]
------establish a program to support a transition to a freely
elected, open democracy (S. 3008), S8050 [18NO]
------facilitate release of detained U.S. hikers, S760 [25FE]
------impact of presence in Latin American countries, S1217-
S1220 [5MR]
------impose sanctions, provide for State and local government
divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern
relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of
certain sensitive items (S. 2799), S209 [26JA], S324-S332
[28JA], S353 [29JA], S8050 [18NO]
------impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses
committed against citizens or their families after the June
12, 2009, political processes (S. 3022), S703 [23FE]
------mark anniversary of Presidential election, support
citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human
rights abuses (S. Res. 551), S4893 [14JN]
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S1256 [8MR]
------elections, S1256 [8MR]
------recognize positive effect of upcoming parliamentary
elections on political reconciliation and democratic
institutions (S. Res. 437), S1129 [4MR]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad
Shalit held captive by Hamas (S. Res. 571), S5497 [28JN]
------support right of self-defense against imminent military or
nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and
organizations, S6152 [22JY]
------support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts
to break blockade of Gaza, S5242 [22JN]
------support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts
to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East
peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res. 548),
S5409, S5410 [24JN], S5495 [28JN]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual
Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for
enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific
region (S. Res. 564), S5630 [29JN]
------support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef
and beef products (S. Res. 452), S1463 [11MR]
Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit by Afghan President, S3682 [13MY],
S3769-S3772 [14MY]
Komorowski, Bronislaw: U.S. visit by Polish President, S8635
[8DE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked
military attack against South Korea and reaffirm alliance with
South Korea (S. Res. 693), S8443 [2DE]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation
(S.J. Res. 32), S5044 [16JN]
Kosor, Jadranka: U.S. visit by Croatian Prime Minister, S3982
[19MY]
Kyrgyzstan: call for investigation and prevention of violence,
support humanitarian relief efforts, and strengthen democratic
institutions and respect for human rights (S. Res. 566), S5463
[25JN], S5954 [15JY]
Latin America: reaffirm U.S. commitment to democracy, S1217
[5MR]
Law enforcement: expand Operation Streamline to Tucson, AZ,
sector to increase prosecution and imprisonment of illegal
border crossers, S4475-S4479 [27MY], S4567 [28MY], S4599
[7JN], S6839, S6840 [5AU]
Levin, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to
Afghanistan and Pakistan, S5842 [14JY]
------report on trip to Afghanistan, S323 [28JA]
Lithuania: anniversary (S. Res. 442), S1207 [4MR], S1225 [5MR]
Macedonia: tribute to partnership with Vermont National Guard
(S. Res. 673), S7839 [29SE]
Marshall Islands: provide supplemental ex gratia compensation
for impacts of the U.S. nuclear testing program (S. 2941), S54
[20JA]
Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S2418
[19AP], S2485 [21AP], S7745 [29SE]
------Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives relative to recent
Israeli announcement of housing settlement construction in
disputed areas, S1497-S1499 [15MR], S1588 [16MR]
Mining and mineral resources: promote exploration for and
development of rare earth elements and reestablish competitive
supply chain for rare earth materials (S. 4031), S10442,
S10443 [17DE]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 714), S6353
[28JY], S7597 [28SE]
National security: counterterrorism initiatives funding, S10884
[21DE]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities, S4182 [25MY], S4417-S4420, S4422, S4429-S4432
[26MY], S4475-S4479 [27MY], S4567 [28MY]
------improve border security, S4599 [7JN], S5388-S5390 [24JN],
S10657 [18DE]
------improve border security through reductions in unobligated
appropriations under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act, S4183-S4185, S4193, S4194 [25MY], S4417-S4420, S4423,
S4429-S4432 [26MY], S4475-S4481 [27MY], S4567 [28MY]
Natural Resource Charter: tribute, S2472 [20AP]
Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead
international community in reversing renewable natural
resource degradation trends (S. 3508), S5113 [17JN]
Nepal: denial of safe passage to Tibetan refugees, S6864 [5AU]
Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation
of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful
settlement of the conflict, S534 [9FE]
Nuclear energy: improve and underscore importance of
international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power
reactors and support Convention on Nuclear Safety efforts (S.
3922), S7812 [29SE]
Nuclear weapons: assessment of the Nuclear Security Summit,
S2332 [15AP]
------proliferation, S689-S691 [23FE], S2332 [15AP]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S18-S21 [20JA]
------evaluation of administration relative to counterterrorism
policy, S551 [11FE], S732, S734 [24FE]
------evaluation of counterterrorism policy, S3405 [7MY]
------evaluation of nuclear weapons policy, S3980 [19MY]
Pakistan: promote strengthening of the private sector (S. 3665),
S6521 [29JY]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of
victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people
and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration
of leadership (S. Res. 479), S2251-S2254 [14AP]
------moment of silence to honor citizens and surviving families
of victims of airplane crash in Russia, S2251 [14AP]
------recognize victims of airplane crash in Russia en route to
memorialize victims of Soviet police, express sympathy to
surviving families of both tragedies, and support restoration
of leadership, S2185-S2187 [12AP]
------recognize victims of airplane crash in Russia en route to
memorialize victims of Soviet police, express sympathy to
surviving families of both tragedies, and support restoration
of leadership (S. Res. 476), S2212 [12AP]
------tribute to relations with U.S., S8635 [8DE]
Portugal: express condolences and support for people affected by
natural disasters on Madeira Island and commend rescue efforts
of those who responded to such disasters (S. Res. 436), S1129
[4MR]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With New Zealand: ratification,
S5976 [15JY]
Public debt: debt held by foreigners, S1332 [10MR]
Public diplomacy: importance, S1335 [10MR]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S.,
commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of
trust and values with the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 67), S5716 [30JN]
Russia: characterize trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon
Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest
and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and
Russian judicial independence, S8635 [8DE], S10336-S10343
[16DE]
------characterize trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon
Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest
and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and
Russian judicial independence (S. Res. 189), S5179-S5182
[21JN]
------human rights violations, S7915 [17NO], S10339-S10343
[16DE]
------impact of sanctions on Iran, S4510 [27MY]
------recognize democracy efforts, support further reforms, and
encourage continued protection of human rights and civil
liberties, S1643 [17MR]
Serbia: commend democracy efforts, urge European Union decision
on membership application, welcome NATO Partnership for Peace
Program membership, and urge capture and transfer of indicted
war criminals (S. Res. 483), S2529 [21AP]
Somalia: develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability
(S. Res. 573), S7770, S7771 [29SE]
------U.S. policy, S4613 [7JN]
Specter, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to
China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, S7126-S7130 [15SE], S7165 [16SE]
------report on congressional delegation trip to Colombia, S7232
[21SE]
------report on congressional delegation trip to Cyprus, Syria,
India, Afghanistan, and Morocco, S761 [25FE]
------report on congressional delegation trip to Czech Republic,
Israel, Syria, and Croatia, S6349 [28JY]
Sudan: call for peace in Darfur region, S3534 [11MY]
------urge full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace
Agreement, S3534 [11MY]
Taiwan: continue to make defense articles and services available
in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability,
S1613 [16MR]
------observance of National Day, S7746 [29SE]
Tax Convention With Malta: ratification, S5976 [15JY]
Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, S110-S112
[21JA], S560 [11FE], S6558 [2AU], S7934 [17NO]
Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political
problems (S. Res. 538), S4161 [24MY]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3766
[13MY], S5631 [29JN], S7910 [15NO]
------resolutions of ratification considered and ratified en
bloc, S7719 [29SE]
------treatment of Iran, Syria, and Israel in report from Treaty
on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons conference, S6152
[22JY]
Turkey: U.S. policy, S5304 [23JN]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): amend
preamble to acknowledge interrelationship between nonstrategic
and strategic offensive arms, S10685 [18DE], S10706-S10724
[19DE]
------amend preamble to strike language relative to
interrelationship between strategic offensive arms and
strategic defensive arms, S10459-S10476, S10481-S10492 [17DE],
S10670, S10671, S10673-S10675, S10679-S10685 [18DE], S10774
[20DE]
------clarify definition of rail-mobile missiles, S10894-S10899
[21DE]
------impact on national security and nuclear proliferation
activities by other countries, S3779-S3781 [14MY], S4123-S4128
[24MY], S10780-S10782 [20DE]
------increase number of certain inspections allowed, S10726-
S10730 [19DE], S10777, S10787, S10788, S10790, S10795-S10799
[20DE]
------limit deployment of nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise
missiles, S10906-S10909 [21DE]
------modify deployed delivery vehicle limits, S10782-S10786,
S10788-S10790, S10797-S10801 [20DE]
------prohibit constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile
defense systems, S10483, S10485-S10492 [17DE], S10803 [20DE],
S10951, S10957, S10961, S10965-S10967 [22DE]
------provide for continued application of Protocol on
Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following
termination of such Protocol (S. 2727), S5213 [21JN]
------provide for return of stolen U.S. military equipment,
S10899-S10903 [21DE]
------renewal, S2541, S2563-S2566 [22AP], S2999-S3001 [30AP],
S4170 [25MY], S4841-S4843 [10JN], S5144-S5146 [18JN], S7008
[13SE], S7874, S7875 [15NO], S7914-S7916 [17NO], S8052 [18NO],
S8208, S8214-S8219 [29NO], S8275-S8277 [30NO], S8327, S8329,
S8331, S8336, S8337, S8339 [1DE], S8357-S8362, S8366, S8392
[2DE], S8689 [9DE], S10265-S10279 [15DE], S10312, S10316-
S10359, S10367-S10384 [16DE], S10422-S10438, S10440, S10454-
S10495 [17DE], S10670, S10671, S10673-S10675, S10679-S10685
[18DE], S10706-S10724, S10726-S10730, S10771 [19DE], S10774-
S10805 [20DE], S10850-S10852, S10857-S10865, S10871-S10875,
S10888, S10891-S10919 [21DE], S10938-S10980, S10982-S10986
[22DE]
------renewal, motion to proceed, S10261 [15DE]
------renewal, unanimous-consent agreement, S10308 [15DE],
S10914 [21DE]
------renewal negotiations, S689-S691 [23FE], S1305 [9MR],
S1728-S1730 [18MR]
------require annual report of Bilateral Consultative Commission
activities, S7257 [21SE]
------require annual report on nuclear weapon modernization
plan, S10851 [21DE]
------require concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon
modernization plan, S7257 [21SE], S10326-S10328 [16DE], S10804
[20DE], S10850, S10860-S10865, S10917 [21DE], S10949 [22DE]
------require parties to enter into negotiations to address
disparity between the nonstrategic nuclear weapons stockpiles
of the parties, S10719 [19DE], S10792, S10794, S10802 [20DE],
S10915 [21DE]
------require Presidential certification communicating U.S.
policy to continue development and deployment of U.S. missile
defense systems including certain system improvements, S10953-
S10957 [22DE]
------require Presidential certification of nuclear weapons
complex and delivery systems modernization, S10376 [16DE],
S10939 [22DE]
------require Russian cooperation with U.S. and international
efforts to prevent Iranian development of nuclear weapons
capability, S10916, S10917 [21DE]
------require that provisions adopted in the Bilateral
Consultative Commission that affect substantive rights or
obligations must be submitted to the Senate for review,
S10904-S10906, S10912 [21DE]
------restrict use of warhead covers that interfere with Type
One inspections and require telemetric exchanges on deployed
ballistic missile systems, S10909-S10913 [21DE]
------tribute to efforts of executive and military officials and
Senate staff, S10950 [22DE]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect
civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance
Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and
transitional justice (S. 1067), S233 [26JA], S409 [2FE], S822
[26FE], S1258 [8MR], S1409, S1411 [10MR], S3532 [11MY]
------express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under
consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death
penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of
fundamental human rights (S. Res. 409), S2249 [13AP]
------U.S. policy, S6580 [2AU]
United Kingdom: release of a report following Saville Inquiry
into ``Bloody Sunday'' incident resulting in the deaths of
civil rights protesters and bystanders in Northern Ireland,
S5433 [24JN]
Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the fall of Saigon to
Communist forces, S2995 [30AP]
------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]
Weapons: commend Obama administration's conducting of a
comprehensive review of U.S. policy on use of antipersonnel
landmines, S3864 [18MY]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of classified documents to
the news media, S8270 [30NO]
------release of Dept. of Defense classified documents to the
news media related to Pakistan and Afghanistan, S6567 [2AU]
World Refugee Day: observance, S5104-S5106 [17JN]
World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (S. Res. 454), S2015
[24MR]
Yemen: implement a strategy to address instability and deny
terrorists a safe haven (S. Res. 400), S356 [29JA]
Zimbabwe: update U.S. policy and authorities to help advance a
genuine transition to democracy and promote recovery (S.
3297), S3093-S3095 [4MY]
Reports
Defense Planning--DOD Needs To Review the Costs and Benefits of
Basing Alternatives for Army Forces in Europe: John H.
Pendleton, GAO, S7099-S7102 [15SE]
Freedom in the World--Western Sahara: Freedom House, Inc., E1524
[30JY]
New Start Treaty Framework and Nuclear Force Structure Plans:
Dept. of Defense, S10861-S10863 [21DE]
Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons: Amy F. Woolf, Congressional
Research Service (excerpt), S10716 [19DE]
Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan: Dept. of
Defense, S3772 [14MY]
Reports filed
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal:
Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 29) (S. Rept. 111-
279), S6882 [5AU]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Renewal of Import Restrictions
Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 29), S5849
[14JY]
Child Protection Compact Act: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate) (S. 3184) (S. Rept. 111-337), S7615 [28SE]
Congratulate China for Hosting Shanghai 2010 Expo, Recognize
Role in Opening Up China, and Call for USA Pavillion Operators
To Maximize Opportunity To Showcase U.S. Attributes: Committee
on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 532), S4211 [25MY]
Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act:
Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111-648),
H7388 [29SE]
Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, Continuing
Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H.
Rept. 111-655), H7388 [29SE]
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on Ways and Means
(House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 111-646), H7153, H7210 [28SE]
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]
Develop a Comprehensive Strategy To Ensure Stability of Somalia:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 573), S7442
[24SE]
Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and Sensitivity
on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Genocide in U.S. Record
on Armenian Genocide: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.
Res. 252) (H. Rept. 111-622), H6878 [22SE]
Express That the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill Under
Consideration Imposing Imprisonment and Death Penalty for
Certain Acts Threatens Protection of Fundamental Human Rights:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 409), S2240
[13AP]
Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1524) (S. Rept.
111-122), S438 [2FE]
Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and
Family Maintenance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate)
(Exec. Rept. 111-2), S154 [22JA]
Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act: Committee on
Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3317) (S. Rept. 111-225), S5993
[19JY]
Helsinki Final Act Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate) (S.J. Res. 37), S10929 [21DE]
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]
National Criminal Justice Commission Act: Committee on the
Judiciary (Senate) (S. 714), S3358 [6MY]
OAS Revitalization and Reform Act: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate) (S. 3087) (S. Rept. 111-205), S4849 [10JN]
Pakistani-American Enterprise Fund Act: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate) (S. 3665) (S. Rept. 111-352), S8128 [19NO]
Prevent and Mitigate Acts of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities
Against Civilians and Support and Encourage a Whole of
Government Approach To Prevent Such Acts: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 71), S10929 [21DE]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With New Zealand: Committee on
Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-3), S5698 [30JN]
Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear
Compensation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
(Senate) (S. 2941) (S. Rept. 111-268), S6882 [5AU]
Tax Convention With Malta: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-1), S5698 [30JN]
Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act: Committee
on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4645) (H. Rept. 111-653), H7388
[29SE]
Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-7),
S10303 [15DE]
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Anniversary:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 446), S2240
[13AP]
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]
Treaty With Rwanda Concerning Encouragement and Reciprocal
Protection of Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-8), S11037 [22DE]
Treaty With the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade
Conperation and Treaty With Australia Concerning Defense Trade
Cooperation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec.
Rept. 111-5), S7442 [24SE]
Victims of Torture Treatment Programs Funding: Committee on
Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2839) (S. Rept. 111-186), S3715
[13MY]
Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate)
(S. 624) (S. Rept. 111-185), S3715 [13MY]
Yemen Strategy Implementation To Address Instability and Deny
Terrorists a Safe Haven: Committee on Foreign Relations
(Senate) (S. Res. 400), S1458 [11MR]
Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act:
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3297) (S. Rept.
111-369), S10303 [15DE]
Resolutions of ratification
Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and
Family Maintenance, S154 [22JA], S7720 [29SE]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With New Zealand, S5698 [30JN],
S5976 [15JY]
Tax Convention With Malta, S5698 [30JN], S5976 [15JY]
Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture,
S10303 [15DE]
Treaty With Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation,
S7444-S7446 [24SE], S7722 [29SE]
Treaty With Russia for Further Reduction and Limitation of
Strategic Offensive Arms (New START Treaty), S7965-S7968
[17NO], S10982-S10985 [22DE]
Treaty With Rwanda Concerning Encouragement and Reciprocal
Protection of Investment, S11037 [22DE]
Treaty With the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade
Cooperation, S7442-S7444 [24SE], S7720 [29SE]
Statements
Congressional Delegation Trip to China, Vietnam, and Taiwan:
Senator Specter, S7165 [16SE]
His Holiness Offers His Condolences to the Victims of the
Earthquake in Kyigudo: Dalai Lama, dalailama.com (Internet
site), H3614 [19MY]
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Eager To Visit Earthquake Affected
Area: Dalai Lama, dalailama.com (Internet site), H3614 [19MY]
Mikhail Khodorkovsky--Full Transcript of His Final Words:
Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky, S10342 [16DE]
Presidential Authority To Waive Sanctions on Certain Persons
From Countries Cooperating With U.S. and International Efforts
To Constrain Iran's Nuclear Weapons Capability: Representative
Berman and Senator Dodd, H4851 [24JN]
Report on Congressional Delegation Trip to Cyprus, Syria, India,
Afghanistan, and Morocco: Senator Specter, S762-S765 [25FE]
Report on Congressional Delegation Trip to Czech Republic,
Israel, Syria, and Croatia: Senator Specter, S6349 [28JY]
Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 68th Meeting of Delegations
From the U.S. and the European Parliament: Several Delegates,
E1249 [30JN]
Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 69th Meeting of Delegations
From the U.S. and the European Parliament: Several Delegates,
E2181 [18DE]
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
Operation Iraqi Freedom U.S. casualty status, H5395 [1JY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.J. Res. 83, Burmese Freedom and
Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5615
[14JY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5143, National Criminal Justice
Commission Act, H6159 [27JY]
Southwest border other-than-Mexican apprehensions by country of
citizenship, S4476 [27MY]
Ten year projections for weapons stockpile and infrastructure
costs, S10851 [21DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 335, tribute to Richard C. Holbrooke, H8613 [17DE]
H. Res. 873, U.S. consulate in Kurdistan region establishment,
H3615 [19MY]
H. Res. 981, support continued political and economic
development of Ukraine, H49 [13JA]
H. Res. 1013, condemn violent suppression of legitimate
political dissent and human rights abuses in Guinea, H241
[20JA]
H. Res. 1032, assist Mexico in fighting drug cartels and curbing
violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens, H1190 [9MR]
H. Res. 1107, Greece independence anniversary, H1195 [9MR]
H. Res. 1215, support Bangladesh return to democracy, H2413
[25MR]
H. Res. 1303, recognize United Kingdom's close friendship and
historical ties with the U.S., H3416 [12MY]
H. Res. 1321, urge peaceful and democratic resolution of
political problems in Thailand, H5267 [30JN]
H. Res. 1324, express condolences to victims and support
recovery efforts following earthquake in China's Qinghai
province, H3613 [19MY]
H. Res. 1326, condemn abduction of U.S. children to Japan,
return such children to custodial parent or original
jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents
access to their children, H7043 [28SE]
H. Res. 1350, reaffirm goals of World Refugee Day, H4705 [23JN]
H. Res. 1359, call for immediate and unconditional release of
Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, H4713 [23JN]
H. Res. 1402, Citizen Diplomacy Day, H8048 [7DE]
H. Res. 1405, commend independence anniversary of several
African nations, H5270 [30JN]
H. Res. 1457, mark anniversary of Iranian Presidential election,
support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn
ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear
weapons capability, H4716 [23JN]
H. Res. 1464, commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of
Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation to
Japan for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the
Asia-Pacific region, H4709 [23JN]
H. Res. 1465, reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance
between Colombia and the U.S., recognize commitment to the
democratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan
Manuel Santos, H4711 [23JN]
H. Res. 1516, World War II conclusion anniversary and tribute to
Armed Forces members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan,
H5754 [20JY]
H. Res. 1538, condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda,
H6086 [27JY]
H. Res. 1674, consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and
Compensation Act, H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade
Act, and Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, intelligence services
appropriations, H7219 [29SE]
H. Res. 1682, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3081,
continuing appropriations, H7364 [29SE]
H. Res. 1751, express condolences to families of victims of
forest fire in Israel, H8056 [7DE]
H. Res. 1765, support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/
Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to
declare or recognize a Palestinian state, H8466 [15DE]
H.J. Res. 83, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import
restrictions renewal approval, H5565 [14JY]
H.J. Res. 86, Korean War anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance
reaffirmation, H4559 [16JN]
H.R. 1875, Emergency Trade Deficit Commission establishment,
H6183-H6185 [28JY]
H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, H7259 [29SE]
H.R. 3081, continuing appropriations, H7372-H7375 [29SE]
H.R. 5143, National Criminal Justice Commission Act, H6129-H6131
[27JY]
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. 1067, Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda
Recovery Act, S1411 [10MR], H3409-H3411 [12MY]
S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and
Divestment Act, S327-S332 [28JA]
S. 2941, Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear
Compensation Act, S55 [20JA]
S. 3922, Furthering International Nuclear Safety Act, S7813
[29SE]
S. Con. Res. 54, recognize life of political prisoner Orlando
Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued
focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba, S1367 [10MR],
S1755 [18MR]
S. Con. Res. 59, express that the Rome Statute on the
International Criminal Court undermines U.S. sovereignty,
declare that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S.
representation at review conference in Uganda, S2528 [21AP]
S. Con. Res. 67, celebrate anniversary of Romania's relations
with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and
reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S., S5704, S5716
[30JN], H8976 [22DE]
S. Con. Res. 71, prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other
mass atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a
whole of government approach to prevent such acts, S6909
[5AU], S11056 [22DE]
S. Res. 345, condemn assault of women and killing of political
protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for,
violence, and consider punitive measures against officials
found to be complicit in Guinea, S712 [23FE]
S. Res. 400, implement a strategy to address instability and
deny terrorists a safe haven in Yemen, S347 [28JA]
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. 409, express that the Uganda ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill''
under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the
death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of
fundamental human rights, S501 [4FE], S2249 [13AP]
S. Res. 415, commend democracy and human rights advocates,
support freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights
violations as found in the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights in Iran, S571, S592 [11FE]
S. Res. 428, condemn repression of peaceful demonstrators in
Venezuela, urge democratic reforms, and encourage vigilance
against violations of constitutional, civil, and human rights,
S860 [1MR]
S. Res. 436, express condolences and support for people affected
by natural disasters on Madeira Island, Portugal, and commend
rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters,
S1130, S1183 [4MR]
S. Res. 437, recognize positive effect of upcoming parliamentary
elections in Iraq on political reconciliation and democratic
institutions, S1130, S1183 [4MR]
S. Res. 442, Lithuania anniversary, S1185, S1208 [4MR]
S. Res. 446, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
anniversary, S1263 [8MR]
S. Res. 452, support increased market access for exports of U.S.
beef and beef products to Japan, S1463 [11MR]
S. Res. 454, support goals of World Tuberculosis Day, S1529
[15MR]
S. Res. 461, reject creation of an international system of
government bailouts for the financial sector or climate
regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and
sovereignty, S1753 [18MR]
S. Res. 464, Greece independence anniversary, S1815, S1816
[22MR]
S. Res. 476, recognize Polish victims of airplane crash in
Russia en route to memorialize victims of Soviet police,
express sympathy to surviving families of both tragedies, and
support restoration of leadership, S2212 [12AP]
S. Res. 479, express sympathy to citizens of Poland and
surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia,
solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and
support for restoration of leadership, S2252, S2298 [14AP]
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. 483, commend Serbian democracy efforts, urge European
Union decision on membership application, welcome NATO
Partnership for Peace Program membership, and urge capture and
transfer of indicted war criminals, S2389 [15AP], S2529 [21AP]
S. Res. 532, congratulate China for hosting Shanghai 2010 Expo,
recognize role of the Expo in opening up China, and call for
USA Pavillion operators to maximize opportunity to showcase
U.S. attributes, S3833 [17MY]
S. Res. 535, recognize service of Felipe Calderon Hinojosa to
Mexico and welcome to the U.S., S3985, S4024 [19MY]
S. Res. 538, urge peaceful and democratic resolution of
political problems in Thailand, S4148, S4161 [24MY]
S. Res. 548, support Israel's right of self-defense and condemn
outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of
Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas,
S4752 [9JN], S5495 [28JN]
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. 564, commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of
Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation to
Japan for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the
Asia-Pacific region, S5323 [23JN], S5630 [29JN]
S. Res. 566, call for investigation and prevention of violence,
support humanitarian relief efforts, and strengthen democratic
institutions and respect for human rights in Kyrgyzstan,
S5462, S5463 [25JN]
S. Res. 571, call for immediate and unconditional release of
Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, S5494, S5497 [28JN]
S. Res. 573, develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure
stability in Somalia, S5544 [29JN], S7770 [29SE]
S. Res. 586, support democracy, human rights, and civil
liberties in Egypt, S6026 [20JY]
S. Res. 603, Citizen Diplomacy Day, S6554 [30JY], S7095 [14SE]
S. Res. 604, call for release of U.S. hikers detained in Iran,
S6586, S6595 [2AU]
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]
S. Res. 640, welcome Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) leaders to the U.S. for summit, broaden U.S.
engagement, and reinforce democracy efforts in Burma, S7423,
S7426 [23SE]
S. Res. 645, support free elections and freedoms of speech,
assembly, and expression, and reject efforts to intimidate or
punish those who exercise such freedoms in Venezuela, S7448
[24SE]
S. Res. 673, tribute to partnership between Macedonia and
Vermont National Guard, S7839 [29SE]
S. Res. 693, condemn unprovoked North Korean military attack
against South Korea and reaffirm alliance with South Korea,
S8400, S8443 [2DE]
S. Res. 694, condemn state-sponsored persecution of religious
minorities and continued violation of human rights in Iran,
S8477 [3DE]
S.J. Res. 29, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import
restrictions renewal approval, S3170 [5MY]
S.J. Res. 32, Korean War anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance
reaffirmation, S5044 [16JN], H4707 [23JN]
S.J. Res. 37, Helsinki Final Act anniversary, S6585 [2AU]
Transcripts
In Historic Vote, UN Declares Water a Fundamental Human Right:
``Democracy Now!'' (television/radio show), H8333 [14DE]
Tributes
Shamshur, Oleh, S4438 [26MY]