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key facilitator on the ongoing peace negotiations;

Whereas Angola is the last civil conflict in

southern Africa, and regional leaders including South African President Nelson Mandela

consider its resolution to be a top priority;

Whereas an enduring peace in Angola, a potentially wealthy country that is central to

regional stability and economic development, is in the national interest of the United States;

Whereas the Government of Angola and

National Union for the Total Independence

of Angola (UNITA) entered into the Lusaka

Protocol in November 1994 to secure a U.N.-

supervised peace settlement;

Whereas the United Nations Security

Council voted in February to send a U.N.

peacekeeping mission to Angola to monitor

and enforce the peace process, and more than

600 international monitors are deployed

throughout the country;

Whereas continuing progress toward peace

makes it more likely that further deployment of UNAVEM III will occur soon;

Whereas the meeting between President

Eduardo dos Santos and Dr. Jonas Savimbi

on May 6, 1995, at which both parties reiterated their commitment to the Lusaka Protocol, demonstrated that they possess the essential political will to resolve outstanding

issues, and encouraged all who want peace in

Angola;

Whereas achieving a lasting peace will require that all Angolans work together to

overcome bitter legacies of war, which include a devastated infrastructure, millions

of unexploded landmines, a profound distrust

between the parties, weakened civil institutions, a crippled economy, and a generation

of young Angolans who have never known a

peaceful, civil society;

Whereas strong leadership is essential to

ensure that the wealth of Angola, long spent

on war, now is used to consolidate peace.

Now therefore be it

Resolved, That the Senate:

(1) Congratulates the people of Angola for

the courageous and determined steps their

leaders have taken in support of peace;

(2) Urges all parties in Angola to continue

to strengthen their commitment to the

Lusaka process, which constitutes the last,

and best, chance for securing an enduring

peace;

(3) Affirms that the United States will hold

both Angolan parties responsible for abiding

by their commitment to peace; and

(4) Calls upon the international community to remain actively engaged in support

of national reconciliation, removal of landmines, economic development, and democratization in Angola.

ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 18,

f1995

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate

completes its business today it stand in

recess until the hour of 9:15 a.m. on

Thursday, May 18, 1995; that following

the prayer, the Journal of proceedings

be deemed approved to date, the time

for the two leaders be reserved for their

use later in the day, and there be a period for the transaction of morning

business not to extend beyond the hour

of 12 noon, with Senators to speak for

up to 5 minutes each except for the following: Senator SPECTER, 45 minutes;

Senator THOMAS, 20 minutes; Senator

DORGAN, 20 minutes; Senator CAMPBELL, 15 minutes; Senator REID, 10 minutes; Senator SANTORUM, 20 minutes.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. DOLE. I further ask unanimous

consent that at the hour of 12 noon tomorrow the Senate begin consideration

of Senate Concurrent Resolution 13,

the concurrent budget resolution.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

fPROGRAM

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, for the information of all Senators, the Senate

will begin consideration of the budget

resolution tomorrow at noon, so I

think Senators can expect rollcall

votes throughout the day tomorrow,

probably late into the evening, and

again on Friday and, as I said earlier,

on Monday. Because it is our desire to

finish the budget resolution either on

late Tuesday or Wednesday. And then

if possible, take up the antiterrorism

measure before the recess, which begins on Friday of next week. I just urge

my colleagues, alert my colleagues

there will be votes unless something

happens I am not aware of on Friday

and on Monday.

So, please plan your schedules accordingly.

RECESS UNTIL 9:15 A.M.

fTOMORROW

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, if there is

no further business to come before he

Senate, I now ask unanimous consent

that the Senate stand in recess under

the previous order.

There being no objection, the Senate,

at 6:10 p.m., recessed until Thursday,

May 18, 1995, at 9:15 a.m.