Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
2001-11-07: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Honoring Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, the rescue workers, and the residents of New York, New York, for their valiant efforts in responding to the terrorist attack.
2001-09-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Honoring John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters.
2001-07-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Congratulating the Prime Minister-elect of Israel, Ariel Sharon, calling for an end to violence in the Middle East, reaffirming the friendship between the Governments of the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
2001-02-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and prosperous economy in Turkey.
2002-10-17: Received in the Senate.
Honoring the invention of modern air-conditioning by Dr. Willis H. Carrier on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
2002-07-19: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Supporting peace and democracy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and an end to the plunder of its natural resources.
2002-05-24: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E908-910)
Expressing the gratitude of the Congress for the service of the District of Columbia Army National Guard and the Capitol Police in protecting the Congress and increasing security around the Capitol complex.
2002-04-10: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Commending the Republic of Turkey and the State of Israel for the continued strengthening of their political, economic, cultural, and strategic partnership and for their actions in support of the war on terrorism.
2002-07-24: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Expressing the sense of Congress relating to efforts of the Peace Parks Foundation in the Republic of South Africa to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa.
2002-07-23: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President, at the WTO round of negotiations to be held at Doha, Qatar, from November 9-13, 2001, and at any subsequent round of negotiations, should preserve the ability of the United States to enforce rigorously its trade laws and should ensure that United States exports are not subject to the abusive use of trade laws by other countries.
2001-11-07: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Trade Representative should oppose any changes that weaken existing antidumping and safeguard laws at the World Trade Organization (WTO) round of negotiations to be held at Doha, Qatar, from November 9-13, 2001, and at any subsequent round of negotiations.
2001-10-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to ending the violence in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and endorsing the recommendations of the Mitchell Committee Report.
2001-10-25: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Providing for a joint session of Congress to be held in New York City, New York.
2001-11-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor should be presented to the public safety officers who have perished and select other public safety officers who deserve special recognition for outstanding valor above and beyond the call of duty in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.
2002-04-19: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Put Our Children First Resolution of 2001
2001-11-16: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as a symbol of solidarity following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, every United States citizen is encouraged to display the flag of the United States.
2001-09-14: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President and the Congress should save Social Security as soon as possible and vigorously safeguard Social Security surpluses, and that the President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security should recommend innovative ways to protect workers' financial commitment without benefit cuts or payroll tax increases.
2002-03-21: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E420-421)
Concerning persecution of Montagnard peoples in Vietnam.
2001-07-25: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Mourning the death of Ron Sander at the hands of terrorist kidnappers in Ecuador and welcoming the release from captivity of Arnie Alford, Steve Derry, Jason Weber, and David Bradley, and supporting efforts by the United States to combat such terrorism.
2001-08-03: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.