(7) while some progress has taken place in the United States in creating domestic farmer held reserves, the scale of such reserves does not insure adequate protection against fluctuations in world production and price; and

(8) the United States, as the world's leading producer of foodstuffs, remains in a unique position to provide the leadership necessary to make world food security a reality.

(b) It is therefore the sense of the Congress that the President should continue his efforts directed toward achievement of an agreement establishing an international network of nationally held grain reserves which provides for supply assurance to consumers and income security to producers.

SPANISH DEMOCRACY

SEC. 605. (a) The Congress finds that

(1) the Senate, in rendering its advice and consent to ratification of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States and Spain (signed on January 24, 1976), declared its hope and intent that the Treaty would serve to support and foster Spain's progress toward free institutions;

(2) this declaration reflected the strong desire of the United States Government and the American people to see a restoration of democracy in Spain and an expansion of mutually beneficial relations between Spain and the democracies of America and Europe; and

(3) political developments in Spain during the past two years constitute a major step toward the construction of a stable and lasting Spanish democracy.

(b) The Congress finds further that

(1) the masterpiece "Guernica", painted by Pablo Picasso, has for four decades been a powerful and poignant symbol of the horror of war;

(2) this treasured painting, while universal in its significance, holds special meaning for the people of Spain by its representation of the tragic civil war which destroyed Spanish democracy;

(3) Pablo Picasso, having painted "Guernica" for the Spanish Republican Government and concerned for Spain's future when that government fell, stipulated that the painting should remain in the custody of the Museum of Modern Art in New York until Spanish democracy had been restored; and

(4) the United States and Spain, in a Supplementary Agreement entered into with the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, have committed themselves to expand their cooperation in the fields of education and culture.

(c) It is therefore the sense of the Congress, anticipating the continuance of recent promising developments in Spanish political life, that "Guernica" should, at some point in the near future and through appropriate legal procedures, be transferred to the people and Government of a democratic Spain.

(d) It is further the sense of the Congress that the American people, having long benefited from this treasure and admiring Spain's achievement, would wish, as an expression of appreciation

and congratulation upon the transfer of "Guernica" to Spain, to assist in the preparation of facilities for the permanent display of the painting, if such assistance is found to be appropriate by the elected leaders of Spain.

DISCRIMINATORY TRADE PRACTICES AFFECTING UNITED STATES FOREIGN

RELATIONS

SEC. 606.30 (a) The Congress finds that those provisions of United States statutes which authorize or require suspension of or discrimination with respect to all trade between the United States and a particular foreign country and which affect, directly and significantly, the conduct of the United States foreign relations should be periodically reevaluated by the President and the Congress.

(b) Therefore, not later than January 20, 1979, the President shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and to the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations and the chairman of other appropriate committees of the Senate, a report which

(1) identifies all statutory provisions which provide for such discriminatory trade practices;

(2) evaluates each such practice; and

(3) recommends, in the form of draft legislation, such amendments to those provisions as the President certifies would in his judgment advance United States foreign policy interests.

CONDUCT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

SEC. 607.31 The Congress finds that the conduct of diplomatic relations with a foreign government has as its principal purpose the discussion and negotiation with that government of outstanding issues and, like the recognition of a foreign government, does not in itself imply approval of that government or of the political-economic system it represents.

NUCLEAR-POWERED SATELLITES

SEC. 608.32 (a) The Congress finds that

(1) no international regime governs the use of nuclear-powered satellites in space;

(2) the unregulated use of such technology poses the possibility of catastrophic damage to human life and the global environment; and

(3) this danger has been evidenced by mishaps encountered, despite certain precautions, by nuclear-powered satellites of both the United States and the Soviet Union.

(b) It is therefore the sense of the Congress that the United States should take the initiative immediately in seeking a multilateral agreement governing the use of nuclear-powered satellites in space.

30 22 U.S.C. 2842 note. 31 22 U.S.C. 2656 note. 32 22 U.S.C. 2656d note.

WORLD ALTERNATE ENERGY CONFERENCE

SEC. 609. (a) The Congress finds that

(1) increasing global dependence on fossil fuels, particularly oil and natural gas, when existing supplies are rapidly being depleted, is costly to developed and developing countries both environmentally and economically;

(2) the uncontrolled spread of nuclear power carries serious dangers due to waste pollution and the possibility of accidents or material diversion;

(3) expanded development and use of alternate, nonconventional, or renewable sources of energy (including solar energy, wind, biomass waste materials, and alcohol fuels) could assist all countries in satisfying rising energy demands, while reducing environmental and economic risk;

(4) no international agency exists at present which assists countries in exchanging information and technical assistance concerning energy-related problems or which promotes the development and use of alternate energy sources; and

(5) an international agency performing these functions could be of benefit to all countries and could be particularly effective in assisting developing countries to become more self-sufficient and thereby to increase their standard of living.

(b) It is therefore the sense of the Congress that the United States should encourage the United Nations to convene a World Alternate Energy Conference in 1981 for the purpose of considering ways to meet the energy needs of the world through the development and use of alternate energy sources. Among proposals considered at such a conference should be the establishment, under United Nations auspices, of an international Alternate Energy Commission to encourage the worldwide use of alternate energy sources by assisting in the dissemination of information and by other appropriate means. (c) 34*

*

[Repealed-1982]

ATROCITIES IN CAMBODIA AND UGANDA

SEC. 610.35 (a) The Congress finds that reliable reports of events in Cambodia and Uganda attest to the existence of governmental practices in those countries of such systematic and extensive brutality as to require special notice and continuing condemnation by outside observers.

(b) Recognizing the limited direct influence of the United States in Cambodia and Uganda, the Congress urges the President to move aggressively to support multilateral action by the United Nations and other international organizations, and to encourage bilat

33 Subsec. (c), which had required a report from the Secretary of State on actions taken by the U.S. Government pursuant to subsec. (b), was repealed by sec. 505(a)(2) of Public Law 97-241 (96 Stat. 299). The Secretary submitted this report on Jan. 19, 1979.

34 Subsec. (c), which had required a report from the Secretary of State on actions taken pursuant to subsec. (b), was repealed by sec. 505(a)2) of Public Law 97-241 (96 Stat. 299). The Secretary submitted this report on Jan. 19, 1979.

35 22 U.S.C. 2151 note.

eral action by countries having more extensive relations with Cambodia and Uganda, to bring an end to the brutal and inhumane practices of the governments of those two countries.

(c) 36 [Repealed-1982]

(d) It is the sense of the Congress that the President should

(1) prohibit the export of military, paramilitary, and police equipment to Uganda;

(2) direct that the visa application of any official or employee of the Government of Uganda seeking to enter the United States for the purpose of military, paramilitary, or police training, may be approved by a consular officer only after the appropriate official of the Department of State in Washington has reviewed the application and has determined that the Government of Uganda has demonstrated a proper respect for the rule of law and for internationally recognized human rights; and

(3) instruct the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations to submit to the Security Council of the United Nations for its consideration a resolution imposing a mandatory arms embargo on Uganda by all members of the United Nations.

EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS LIVING ABROAD SEC. 611.37 The Congress finds that

(1) United States citizens living abroad should be provided fair and equitable treatment by the United States Government with regard to taxation, citizenship of progeny, veterans' benefits, voting rights, Social Security benefits, and other obligations, rights, and benefits; and

(2) 38 United States statutes and regulations should be designed so as not to create competitive disadvantage for individual American citizens living abroad or working in international markets.

UNITED STATES-CANADIAN NEGOTIATIONS ON AIR QUALITY

SEC. 612.39 (a) The Congress finds that

(1) the United States and Canada share a common environment along a 5,500 mile border;

(2) the United States and Canada are both becoming increasingly concerned about the effects of pollution, particularly that

36 Subsec. (c), which had required a report from the Secretary of State concerning actions taken pursuant to subsec. (b), was repealed by sec. 505(a)(2) of Public Law 97-241 (96 Stat. 299). The Secretary submitted this report on January 19, 1979.

37 22 U.S.Č. 1731 note. Sec. 505(a) of Public Law 97-241 (96 Stat. 299) repealed subsec. (b) of this section. Subsec. (b), as amended by sec. 407(b) of Public Law 96-60, had required a report from the President identifying all U.S. statutes and regulations which treat U.S. citizens living abroad differently from U.S. citizens living in the United States or which may cause competitive disadvantage for Americans working abroad relative to the treatment by other major trading nations of the world of their citizens who are working abroad. The report also required an evaluation of such practices and draft legislation to correct any unfair or competitively disadvantageous treatment. The President submitted reports pursuant to this requirement on August 27, 1979, and January 24, 1980.

38 Paragraph (2) was amended and restated by sec. 407(a) of Public Law 96-60 (93 Stat. 405). It formerly read as follows: “(2) such fair and equitable treatment would be facilitated by a periodic review of statutes and regulations affecting Americans living abroad."

39 42 U.S.C. 7415 note.

resulting from power generation facilities, since the facilities of each country affect the environment of the other;

(3) the United States and Canada have subscribed to international conventions; have joined in the environmental work of the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and other international environmental forums; and have entered into and implemented effectively the provisions of the historic Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909; and (4) the United States and Canada have a tradition of cooperative resolution of issues of mutual concern which is nowhere more evident than in the environmental area.

(b) It is the sense of the Congress that the President should make every effort to negotiate a cooperative agreement with the Government of Canada aimed at preserving the mutual airshed of the United States and Canada so as to protect and enhance air resources and insure the attainment and maintenance of air quality protective of public health and welfare.

(c) It is further the sense of the Congress that the President, through the Secretary of State working in concert with interested Federal agencies and the affected States, should take whatever diplomatic actions appear necessary to reduce or eliminate any undesirable impact upon the United States and Canada resulting from air pollution from any source.

CUBAN PRESENCE IN AFRICA

SEC. 613.40 The Congress finds that

(1) the President authorized the exchange of notes of May 30, 1977, between the Governments of the United States and Cuba which established an Interests Section for the United States in the Embassy of Switzerland in Havana and an Interests Section for Cuba in the Embassy of Czechoslovakia in Washington; (2) the President has the authority under the Export Administration Act of 1969 to limit trade with Cuba being conducted by subsidiaries of American firms operating in third countries; (3) the President has the power to sever all diplomatic and economic relations with Cuba; and

(4) there has been a sharp increase in the number of Cuban military personnel serving in Africa in the past year.

PALESTINIAN RIGHTS UNITS

SEC. 614. (a) The Congress, noting United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3376 (XXX) which established the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and noting United Nations General Assembly Resolutions 32/40/A and 32/40/B which continued the mandate of that Committee and requested that the Secretary General establish within the Secretariat of the United Nations a Special Unit on Palestinian Rights, declares that

40 22 U.S.C. 2370 note. Sec. 505(a) of Public Law 97-241 (96 Stat. 299) repealed subsec. (b) of this section which had required a report from the President reviewing US. diplomatic and economic relations with Cuba. The President submitted this report on February 8, 1979.