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Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]

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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 8 (102nd)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress must approve any offensive military action against Iraq.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1991

Supports: (1) the actions taken by the President to defend Saudi Arabia; and (2) the President's diplomatic and economic initiatives to resolve the Persian Gulf crisis. Demands that Iraq immediately withdraw from its illegal occupation of Kuwait. Finds that: (1) the Constitution vests all power to declare war in the Congress; and (2) any offensive military action taken by the United States against Iraq must be pursuant to an explicit authorization by the Congress before such action may be initiated.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 53 (102nd)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should take a leadership position in calling for worldwide carbon dioxide emissions reductions at the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on a Framework Convention on Climate Change to be held in Washington, D.C. on February 4th - 14th, 1991.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1991

Expresses the sense of the Senate that it should be U.S. policy to specify reductions in the national emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases by a date certain and to assume a leadership position in negotiating an international climate protection treaty that contains specific commitments to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, including: (1) achieving agreements by industrialized nations to reduce current carbon dioxide emissions, by developing nations to limit their growth in emissions from fossil fuel combustion, and by all countries to limit the release of carbon dioxide due to deforestation and to take steps to cut emissions of other greenhouse gases; (2) establishing an international fund to help developing countries achieve such objectives, a mechanism for continuing international cooperation for development of efficient policies for future emissions reductions, and institutional mechanisms to facilitate cooperation in research, observation, and analysis, information exchange and reporting, technology development and transfer, and technical training and public education. Urges the United States to support, at the February 1991 negotiating session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Framework Convention on Climate Change, the establishment of a process that will allow negotiations of substantive provisions to accomplish each of these elements for inclusion in the convention that is to be concluded in June 1992.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 72 (102nd)referred

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that American small businesses should be involved in rebuilding Kuwait.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1991

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. Government should be actively involved in promoting American small businesses to help rebuild Kuwait; (2) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretaries of Commerce, Defense, and State should cooperate in providing assistance to American small businesses seeking to become involved in such rebuilding; and (3) the Administrator should conduct a public information campaign using local and national offices to advise American small businesses about becoming involved in such activities.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 19 (102nd)open

A concurrent resolution condemning the People's Republic of China's continuing violation of universal human rights principles.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1991

Condemns the Government of the People's Republic of China for human rights violations in China, including Tibet, and for the arrest and detention of Chinese citizens for the peaceful expression of their views. Calls upon such Government to: (1) release the number and names of political and religious prisoners, the charges against them, and the dates scheduled for their trials; (2) allow international human rights organizations to observe the trials of political prisoners and the Chinese judicial process and to allow the International Red Cross to visit detention and reeducation centers and prisons; and (3) cease its support of the Khmer Rouge forces in Cambodia. Urges the President to inform Chinese leaders that the persistence of human rights abuses and continued detention of political prisoners will have a negative effect upon decisions to renew most-favored-nation trade status.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 16 (102nd)open

A concurrent resolution urging Arab states to recognize, and end the state of belligerency with, Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all Arab nations should recognize Israel, end the economic boycott against Israel, end the state of belligerency with Israel, and enter into direct negotiations with Israel for the purpose of concluding peace treaties and establishing full diplomatic relations; and (2) the United States should use all available means to influence and encourage the Arab states which were allied with it in the Persian Gulf War to achieve those objectives.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 99 (102nd)passed

A resolution concerning the protection of refugees in Iraq.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1991

Condemns Iraq's continuing military atrocities, its slaughter of civilians, and its violations of international standards of human rights and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. Calls for a U.S. policy in support of democracy and respect for human rights and international law in Iraq. Urges the President to continue his efforts to garner international support for those fleeing Iraq. Encourages Turkey and Iran to continue to assist the refugees and pledges U.S. assistance to international relief efforts for such refugees. Condemns Iraq's use of helicopter gunships to conduct attacks on civilians. Calls upon the President to press the United Nations Security Council to adopt measures to assist Iraqi refugees and to enforce the demand that Iraq end its repression of Iraqi civilians.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 116 (102nd)referred

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of Taiwan's membership in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1991

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the accession of Taiwan to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is in the best interest of the United States and of the world trading system and should be achieved in an expeditious manner; and (2) the United States should take the necessary steps to assure such country's membership in the GATT.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 18 (102nd)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the concern of the Congress for the ongoing human rights abuses in Burma and for the status of displaced Burmese and Burmese refugees.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1991

Calls upon: (1) Burma's State Law and Order Restoration Council to cede legal authority to a civilian government as mandated by the May 1990 elections; and (2) the United Nations Human Rights Commission to seek greater access to Burma for its Expert on human rights and to continue and expand its scrutiny of human rights in such country. Condemns: (1) the arrest and detention of Burmese citizens for the peaceful expression of their political views; and (2) such Government's disregard of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Urges: (1) the President to impose additional economic sanctions upon Burma pursuant to the Customs and Trade Act of 1990; (2) the United States to affirm its support for the resettlement of Burmese asylum seekers; and (3) the Government of Thailand to accord all displaced Burmese temporary safe haven, protection against return of those who might face persecution, and access to procedures for third country resettlement for those Burmese refugees who are without safe and reasonable alternatives.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 41 (102nd)referred

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that Tibet, including those areas incorporated into the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, and Qinghai that have historically been a part of Tibet, is an occupied country under established principles of international law whose true representatives are the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile as recognized by the Tibetan people.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that Tibet is an occupied country under established principles of international law and that its true representatives are the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 50 (102nd)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress relating to the rescue of approximately 14,000 Ethiopian Jews from Ethiopia to Israel, and to the current famine in Ethiopia.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) President Bush, Administration officials, and the President's emissary should be commended for their diplomatic initiatives to secure the release of Ethiopian Jews; (2) the Government of Israel should be commended for carrying out Operation Solomon, for its efforts to reunite Jews with their families, and for welcoming this community with open arms; (3) individuals and private voluntary organizations should be applauded for their support of the Jewish community in Ethiopia; and (4) the United States should make every effort to bring an end to the civil war in Ethiopia, increase support for famine relief, and ensure the release to Israel of Jews remaining in Ethiopia.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 51 (102nd)open

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol by the National League of POW/MIA Families for a ceremony to honor the members of the Armed Services and civilians missing and unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnam conflict.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1991

Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol by the National League of POW/MIA Families on July 13, 1991, for a ceremony to honor the POWs and MIAs of the Vietnam conflict.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 54 (102nd)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the provision of medical and humanitarian assistance to Iraqi families and children in greatest need.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United Nations donor nations, including the United States, should fulfill their pledges made to the United Nations in response to its appeal for emergency humanitarian assistance to Iraq; and (2) the United States and other countries should immediately transfer a portion of Iraq's frozen state assets necessary to help meet the medical and humanitarian needs of Iraqi families and children in greatest need exclusively to the United Nations system, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and other internationally recognized relief organizations.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 69 (102nd)referred

A concurrent resolution concerning freedom of emigration and travel for Syrian Jews.

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1991

Condemns Syria's denial of Syrian Jews' right to travel freely and calls upon the Syrian Government to: (1) immediately grant Syrian Jews the right to travel freely without imposing a fee; and (2) release all Jewish prisoners who were charged or suspected of traveling illegally. Urges the President to encourage U.S. allies and trading partners to make similar pleas to the Syrian Government. Calls upon the United Nations to send an official delegation to Syria to investigate the present condition of Syrian Jews.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 21 (102nd)passed

A concurrent resolution commending the people of Mongolia on their first multi-party elections.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1991

Congratulates the people of Mongolia for a generally free and fair election process. Commends the political leaders and parties of Mongolia that worked together to achieve the creation of democratic pluralism and free market institutions. Urges the U.S. Government to continue to grant appropriate economic and technical assistance to Mongolia and its people. Welcomes the people of Mongolia into the community of free nations.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 44 (102nd)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the American public should observe the 100th anniversary of moviemaking and recognize the contributions of the American Film Institute in advocating and preserving the art of film.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the American public should observe the 100th anniversary of filmmaking in 1993 and recognize the American Film Institute's leadership role in preserving the art of film.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 74 (102nd)referred

A concurrent resolution calling for acceptance and implementation by certain republics of the commitments on human rights, fundamental freedoms, and humanitarian cooperation contained in the Helsinki Final Act and other documents of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Byelorussia (a.k.a. Belarus), Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan (a.k.a. Kirghizia), Moldavia (a.k.a. Moldova), Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan should accept and implement all commitments on human rights, fundamental freedoms, and humanitarian cooperation contained in the Helsinki Final Act, the Charter of Paris for a New Europe, or any other document of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; and (2) the President should convey to the leaders of these republics that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a vital element in achieving genuine security and cooperation in Europe and should keep the Congress informed of the status of human rights and fundamental freedoms in each of these republics.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 73 (102nd)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the implementation of the United Nations peace plan for the Western Sahara.

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1991

Commends the President and other executive branch officials for their involvement in diplomatic initiatives within the United Nations (UN) relating to the Western Sahara and for their commitment, in carrying out the bilateral relations of the United States, to a free and fair referendum on self-determination in the Western Sahara. Recognizes UN Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar's efforts in negotiating the terms of the peace plan adopted by the UN relating to the Western Sahara. Calls upon Morocco and the Polisario Front to comply with the terms of the peace plan as endorsed by the UN Security Council. Calls upon the President to: (1) continue strong advocacy of the peace plan; (2) ensure that independent international observers be allowed to monitor the referendum until its results have been published; and (3) take steps to ensure that the UN Security Council takes firm action in the event of any failure to comply with, or attempt to delay, the peace plan.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 77 (102nd)open

A concurrent resolution condemning the massacre of East Timorese civilians by the Indonesia military.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should suspend all International Military Educational Training Program funds to the Government of Indonesia, request a report to the UN General Assembly by the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Torture on the November 12, 1991, massacre of civilians in East Timor by Indonesian security forces, support the introduction of a resolution in the General Assembly instructing the UN Commission on Human Rights to appoint a Special Rapporteur for East Timor, and request that the Indonesian Government permit an investigation by the UN Special Rapporteur on Summary and Arbitrary Executions of the situation in East Timor and elsewhere in Indonesia and establish an independent commission to investigate the cause of the atrocity and to assist the prosecution of those responsible for the massacre; (2) the American Ambassador to Indonesia should immediately visit East Timor to investigate reports of the atrocity and of additional repression by Indonesian authorities; (3) the American policy of de facto acceptance of Indonesia's incorporation of East Timor should be reassessed.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 43 (102nd)referred

A concurrent resolution concerning the emancipation of the Baha'i community of Iran.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1991

Urges the Government of Iran to extend to the Baha'i community the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements to which Iran is a party. Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) urge the Government of Iran to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting such rights; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the human rights practices of such Government, particularly its treatment of the Baha'is and other religious minorities, as a significant element in the development of U.S.-Iranian relations; and (3) cooperate with other governments and international organizations in efforts to protect the religious rights of the Baha'is and other minorities in Iran.