Congratulating the Republic of Colombia on its successful rescue mission and thanking Colombian President Alvaro Uribe for the safe return of the Americans held hostage by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
2008-07-09: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
2008-10-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the United States by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, and for other purposes.
2008-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.
2008-02-13: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
To establish the Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform, and for other purposes.
2007-11-15: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.
2007-11-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Regarding ending World Bank disbursements to Iran until the International Atomic Energy Agency certifies the compliance of the Islamic Republic of Iran with Resolutions 1696 and 1747 of the United Nations Security Council and the terms of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
2008-01-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.
2007-10-03: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the fatal radiation poisoning of Russian dissident and writer Alexander Litvinenko raises significant concerns about the potential involvement of elements of the Russian Government in Mr. Litvinenko's death and about the security and proliferation of radioactive materials.
2008-04-02: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of numerous independent journalists in Russia since 2000, and urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders.
2007-06-19: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
2007-04-25: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded.
2007-05-11: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.
2007-10-16: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Calling on the United Nations Security Council to charge Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and United Nations Charter because of his calls for the destruction of the State of Israel.
2007-06-21: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.