September 13, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6345 

S. RES. 555 

Whereas people in the United States are 

living longer, and the cost of retirement is 

increasing significantly; 

Whereas Social Security remains the bedrock of retirement income for the great majority of the people of the United States but 

was never intended by Congress to be the 

sole source of retirement income for families; 

Whereas recent data from the Employee 

Benefit Research Institute indicates that, in 

the United States, less than 3⁄5 of workers or 

their spouses are currently saving for retirement, and the actual amount of retirement 

savings of workers is much less than the 

amount needed to adequately fund their retirement years; 

Whereas the financial literacy of workers 

in the United States is important to their 

understanding of the need to save for retirement; 

Whereas saving for retirement is a key 

component to overall financial health and 

security during retirement years, and the 

importance of financial literacy in planning 

for retirement must be advocated; 

Whereas many workers may not be aware 

of their options in saving for retirement or 

may not have focused on the importance of, 

and need for, saving for retirement; 

Whereas many employees have available to 

them, through their employers, access to defined benefit and defined contribution plans 

to assist them in preparing for retirement, 

yet many of those employees may not be 

taking advantage of those plans at all or to 

the full extent allowed by Federal law; 

Whereas the need to save for retirement is 

important even during economic downturns 

or market declines, which make continued 

contributions all the more important; 

Whereas all workers, including public and 

private sector employees, employees of taxexempt organizations, and self-employed individuals, can benefit from developing personal budgets and financial plans that include retirement savings strategies and taking advantage of tax-preferred retirement 

savings vehicles; and 

Whereas October 21 through October 27, 

2012, has been designated as ‘‘National Save 

for Retirement Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Save for Retirement Week’’, including 

raising public awareness of the importance 

of saving adequately for retirement; 

(2) supports the need to raise public awareness of the availability of a variety of ways 

to save for retirement which are favored 

under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 

are utilized by many people in the United 

States, but which should be utilized by more; 

and 

(3) calls on the States, localities, schools, 

universities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the 

United States to observe National Save for 

Retirement Week with appropriate programs 

and activities, with the goal of increasing 

the retirement savings and personal financial literacy of all people in the United 

States. 

SENATE RESOLUTION 556—EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE 

SENATE THAT FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FUNDING TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF LIBYA AND EGYPT 

SHOULD BE SUSPENDED UNTIL 

THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO 

CONGRESS THAT BOTH GOVERNMENTS ARE PROVIDING PROPER 

SECURITY AT UNITED STATES 

EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES 

PURSUANT TO THE VIENNA CONVENTION ON CONSULAR RELATIONS 

Mr. INHOFE submitted the following 

resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Foreign Relations: 

S. RES. 556 

Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate 

that foreign assistance funding to the Governments of Libya and Egypt should be suspended until the President certifies to Congress that both governments are providing, 

and will provide in the future, security necessary to protect United States personnel in 

and around the United States embassies and 

consulates in these two countries, pursuant 

to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, done at Vienna April 24, 1963. 

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SENATE RESOLUTION 557—HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF 

LODI GYALTSEN GYARI AS SPECIAL ENVOY OF HIS HOLINESS 

THE DALAI LAMA AND IN PROMOTING THE LEGITIMATE 

RIGHTS AND ASPRIATIONS OF 

THE TIBETAN PEOPLE 

Mr. KERRY (for himself, Mr. LUGAR, 

Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. UDALL

of Colorado, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. KIRK, 

Mr. MCCAIN, and Mrs. BOXER) submitted the following resolution; which 

was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations: 

S. RES. 557 

Whereas Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari, who was 

born in Nyarong, Kham in 1949, was recognized according to Tibetan Buddhist tradition as a reincarnate lama and began his monastic studies at 4 years of age in 

Lhumorhab Monastery, which was located in 

what is now Kardze Prefecture, Sichuan 

Province; 

Whereas, in 1958, 9-year-old Lodi Gyari fled 

Nyarong with his family to avoid pursuit by 

the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and 

was said to have led his group to safety in 

India through prayer and divinations; 

Whereas Lodi Gyari, as a young man in 

India, began a career-long commitment to 

the Tibetan struggle against Chinese oppression in Tibet, becoming editor for the Tibetan Freedom Press, founder of the Tibetan 

Review, the first English language journal 

published by Tibetans in exile, and a founding member of the Tibetan Youth Congress; 

Whereas Lodi Gyari served as a civil servant in the Central Tibetan Administration of 

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, as Chairman of 

the Tibetan Parliament in exile, and as a 

Deputy Cabinet Minister for the Departments of Religious Affairs and Health and 

Cabinet Minister for the Department of Information and International Relations; 

Whereas, in 1991, Lodi Gyari moved to the 

United States in the capacity of Special 

Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and 

was soon after selected to be President of the 

International Campaign for Tibet; 

Whereas, for 3 decades Lodi Gyari has met 

with leaders and diplomats of governments 

around the world and with Members of the 

United States Congress and parliaments of 

other nations— 

(1) to explain the Tibetan position with regard to engagement with China; 

(2) to urge supportive strategies and policies from governments; 

(3) to explain the Dalai Lama’s ‘‘Middle 

Way’’ philosophy of seeking genuine autonomy for Tibet within the People’s Republic 

of China that contributes to harmony between the Tibetan and Chinese peoples; and 

(4) to promote Tibetan statecraft as the 

Dalai Lama’s senior ambassador-at-large; 

Whereas, during his time as Special Envoy 

based in Washington, D.C., Congress approved many policy and programmatic measures on Tibet, which served to institutionalize the Tibet issue within the Government of the United States, most notably the 

establishment of a Special Coordinator on 

Tibetan Issues within the Department of 

State and support for Tibetan refugees; 

Whereas, in 1999, Lodi Gyari became a 

United States citizen; 

Whereas in May 1998, His Holiness the 

Dalai Lama authorized Special Envoy Lodi 

Gyari to be the principal person to reestablish contact with the Chinese government on 

the Tibetan issue; 

Whereas, between September 2002 and January 2010, Lodi Gyari led the Dalai Lama’s 

negotiating team in 9 formal rounds of meetings with Chinese officials with tireless drive 

and immense skill, winning the respect of 

the international community; 

Whereas Lodi Gyari presented the Chinese 

government with the Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for the Tibetan People and 

its accompanying Note, thus detailing the 

Tibetan side’s vision for a political solution 

for Tibet consistent within the framework of 

the Chinese constitutional and laws on autonomy; 

Whereas Lodi Gyari, in service to the Dalai 

Lama, came to represent in national capitals 

around the world, the great hope and conviction that the rights of Tibetans could be protected and their repression could be ended. 

Whereas, in the personally and professionally difficult task of representing Tibetan interests in dialogue with the People’s 

Republic of China, Lodi Gyari demonstrated 

spirit, intelligence, and extraordinary tact, 

and brought civility, reason and a measure 

of mutual understanding to the Tibetan-Chinese relationship; 

Whereas Lodi Gyari has credited the farsighted wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai 

Lama in empowering the Tibetan people by 

his devolution of his political authority to 

an elected Tibetan leadership; and 

Whereas, Lodi Gyari resigned his position, 

effective June 1, 2012, in the context of the 

deteriorating situation inside Tibet, including increasing incidents of Tibetan self-immolations, and expressing deep frustration 

over the lack of positive response from the 

Chinese side in their nearly 10-year dialogue, 

and in respect for the process of the devolution of political power to the elected Tibetan 

leaders. 

Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) honors the service of Lodi Gyaltsen 

Gyari as Special Envoy of His Holiness the 

Dalai Lama; 

(2) commends the achievements of Lodi 

Gyaltsen Gyari in building an international 

coalition of support for Tibet that recognizes— 

(A) the imperative to preserve the distinct 

culture and religious traditions of Tibet; and 

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(B) that the Tibetan people are entitled 

under international law to their own identity and dignity and genuine autonomy within the People’s Republic of China that fully 

preserves the rights and dignity of the Tibetan people; 

(3) acknowledges the role of Lodi Gyaltsen 

Gyari, as a naturalized United States citizen, 

to promoting understanding in the United 

States of the Tibetan people, their culture 

and religion, and their struggle for genuine 

autonomy, human rights, dignity, and the 

preservation of unique linguistic, cultural, 

and religious traditions; and 

(4) strongly supports a political solution 

for Tibet within the People’s Republic of 

China that satisfies the legitimate grievances and aspirations of the Tibetan people. 

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SENATE RESOLUTION 558—CONGRATULATING THE ATHLETES 

FROM THE STATE OF NEVADA 

AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED 

STATES WHO PARTICIPATED IN 

THE 2012 OLYMPIC AND 

PARALYMPIC GAMES AS MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES 

OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC 

TEAMS 

Mr. REID of Nevada submitted the 

following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, 

Science, and Transportation: 

S. RES. 558 

Whereas the 2012 Olympic Games were held 

in London, England from July 27, 2012, to August 12, 2012, and the 2012 Paralympic Games 

were held in London, England from August 

29, 2012, to September 9, 2012; 

Whereas 532 Olympians and 227 

Paralympians competed on behalf of Team 

USA in London, England; 

Whereas the great State of Nevada contributed 4 athletes to the United States Olympic 

Team and 1 athlete to the United States 

Paralympic Team; 

Whereas the Olympians and Paralympian 

from the State of Nevada proudly represented the United States in competition 

and displayed an admirable dedication to the 

spirit of the Olympic Games; 

Whereas Amanda Bingson of Las Vegas, 

Nevada, competed in the Olympic Women’s 

Hammer Throw event; 

Whereas Jacob Dalton of Reno, Nevada, 

competed in the Olympic Men’s Gymnastics 

Floor Exercise and Men’s Team events; 

Whereas Connor Fields of Las Vegas, Nevada, competed in the Olympic Men’s BMX 

event; 

Whereas Michael Hunter II of Las Vegas, 

Nevada, competed in the Olympic Men’s 

Heavyweight Boxing event; 

Whereas Cortney Jordan of Henderson, Nevada, competed in the Paralympic Women’s 

400m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke, 100m 

Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley, 50m 

Freestyle, and 100m Freestyle events; 

Whereas Ms. Jordan won silver medals in 

the 400m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, and 100m 

Freestyle, and a bronze medal in the 100m 

Backstroke; 

Whereas the citizens of the State of Nevada and the people of the United States 

stand united in respect and admiration for 

the Nevadan Olympians and Paralympian, 

and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication of those athletes to 

excellence in the 2012 Olympics and 

Paralympics; 

Whereas the many accomplishments of the 

Nevadan Olympians and Paralympian would 

not have been possible without the hard 

work and dedication of many others, including the United States Olympic Committee, 

the relevant United States National Governing Bodies, and the many administrators, 

coaches, and family members who provided 

critical support for the athletes: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate extends sincere 

congratulations for the accomplishments 

and gratitude for the sacrifices of the athletes from the State of Nevada and throughout the United States on the United States 

Olympic and Paralympic Teams and to everyone who supported the efforts of those 

athletes at the 2012 Olympics and 

Paralympics. 

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AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND 

PROPOSED 

SA 2817. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, to require the Secretary of 

Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs 

corps, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2818. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2819. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2820. Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Ms. LANDRIEU, and Mr. COCHRAN) submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2821. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the 

bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie 

on the table. 

SA 2822. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by her 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2823. Mr. COBURN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2824. Mr. COBURN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2825. Mr. COBURN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2826. Mr. COBURN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the 

bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie 

on the table. 

SA 2827. Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and 

Mr. PORTMAN) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 

3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the 

table. 

SA 2828. Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mr. 

MANCHIN) submitted an amendment intended 

to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3457, 

supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2829. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and 

Mr. ENZI) submitted an amendment intended 

to be proposed by her to the bill S. 3457, 

supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2830. Mr. COCHRAN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed to 

amendment SA 2789 proposed by Mrs. MURRAY to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2831. Mr. COCHRAN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by him 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2832. Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mr. 

MANCHIN) submitted an amendment intended 

to be proposed to amendment SA 2789 proposed by Mrs. MURRAY to the bill S. 3457, 

supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2833. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed to 

amendment SA 2789 proposed by Mrs. MURRAY to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2834. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by her 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2835. Ms. LANDRIEU submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed to 

amendment SA 2789 proposed by Mrs. MURRAY to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. 

SA 2836. Mr. LIEBERMAN (for himself, Ms. 

COLLINS, Mr. CARPER, and Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 

3457, supra; which was ordered to lie on the 

table. 

SA 2837. Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, Ms. 

SNOWE, and Mrs. SHAHEEN) submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by her 

to the bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered 

to lie on the table. 

SA 2838. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the 

bill S. 3457, supra; which was ordered to lie 

on the table. 

SA 2839. Mr. HATCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment 

SA 2782 submitted by Mr. BURR and intended 

to be proposed to the bill S. 3457, supra; 

which was ordered to lie on the table. 

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TEXT OF AMENDMENTS 

SA 2817. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by 

him to the bill S. 3457, to require the 

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other 

purposes; which was ordered to lie on 

the table; as follows: 

At the end, add the following: 

SEC. ll. REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERANS JOBS WEBSITE. 

Not later than 180 days after the date of 

the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller 

General of the United States shall submit to 

Congress a report— 

(1) assessing the feasibility and advisability of the establishment by the Secretary 

of Veterans Affairs of a website designed specifically for public and private sector employers to advertize employment opportunities for veterans; and 

(2) estimating the funds and other resources required to establish and maintain 

such a website. 

SA 2818. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by 

him to the bill S. 3457, to require the 

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other 

purposes; which was ordered to lie on 

the table; as follows: 

On page 13, between lines 18 and 19, insert 

the following: 

‘‘(v) Any other license to operate equipment or engage in a trade. 

SA 2819. Mr. MANCHIN submitted an 

amendment intended to be proposed by 

him to the bill S. 3457, to require the 

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other 

purposes; which was ordered to lie on 

the table; as follows: 

At the end, add the following: 

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