F:\FD\COM\HC348.COM 5 Whereas the United States delegation to the United Nations Whereas the optional protocol was opened for signature on Whereas President Clinton has publicly announced his sup- 1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 2 concurring), That 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13+ 14 15 (1) the Congress joins the international commu nity in (A) condemning the use of children as soldiers by governmental and nongovernmental armed forces worldwide; (B) welcoming the optional protocol as a critical first step in ending the use of children as soldiers; and (C) applauding the decision by the United States Government to support the protocol; (2) it is the sense of the Congress that (A) President Clinton should sign the optional protocol at the earliest opportunity and June 28, 2000 (3:16 PM) F:\FD\COM\HC348.COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 June 28, 2000 (3:16 PM) 6 should consult closely with the Senate with the objective of building support for this protocol; (B) the President and the Congress should work together to enact a law that establishes a fund for the rehabilitation and reintegration into society of child soldiers; and (C) the Departments of State and Defense should undertake all possible efforts to persuade and encourage other governments to ratify and endorse the new optional protocol on the use of child soldiers. IV 106TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 319 Congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 10th anniversary of the reestablishment of its independence from the rule of the former Soviet Union. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 4, 2000 Mr. SHIMKUS (for himself, Mr. Cox, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mr. KUCINICH) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 10th anniversary of the reestablishment of its independence from the rule of the former Soviet Union. Whereas the United States had never recognized the forcible incorporation of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania into the former Soviet Union; Whereas the declaration on May 4, 1990, of the reestablishment of full sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Latvia furthered the disintegration of the former Soviet Union; Whereas Latvia since then has successfully built democracy, passed legislation on human and minority rights that conform to European and international norms, ensured the rule of law, developed a free market economy, and 2 consistently pursued a course of integration into the community of free and democratic nations by seeking membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); and Whereas Latvia, as a result of the progress of its political and economic reforms, has made, and continues to make, a significant contribution toward the maintenance of international peace and stability by, among other actions, its participation in NATO-led peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo: Now, therefore, be it 1. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 2 concurring), That the Congress— 3 4 (1) congratulates Latvia on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the reestablishment of its independence and the role it played in the disintegration of the former Soviet Union; and 5 6 7 8 9 10 tion into European and Western institutions. (2) commends Latvia for its success in implementing political and economic reforms, which may further speed the process of that country's integra 106TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. CON. RES. 232 Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the safety and well-being of United States citizens injured while travelling in Mexico. IV IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOVEMBER 17, 1999 Mr. HUNTER (for himself, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. PACKARD, and Mr. CUNNINGHAM) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the safety and well-being of United States citizens injured while travelling in Mexico. Whereas hundreds of United States citizens travel by automobile to Mexico every day; Whereas United States automobile insurance in not valid in Mexico and travellers may purchase additional insurance to cover potential liability or injury while in Mexico; Whereas in cases where additional insurance is not purchased and a United States citizen is involved in an automobile accident, the American will be subject to a bond requirement before being permitted to return to the United States; and |