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(2) the President and the Secretary of State
should—
(A) endorse the formation of an inter-
national criminal tribunal for the purpose of
prosecuting Saddam Hussein and all other Iraqi
officials who are responsible for crimes against
humanity, including unlawful use of force,
crimes against the peace, crimes committed in
contravention of the Geneva Convention on
POW’s and the crime of genocide; and
(B) work actively and urgently within the
international community for the adoption of a
United Nations Security Council resolution es-
tablishing an International Criminal Court for
Iraq.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 138
To correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2014.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1997
Mr. ARCHER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill
H.R. 2014.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R.
2014), to provide for reconciliation pursuant to sub-
sections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent
resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998, the Clerk
of the House of Representatives shall make the following
corrections:
(1) In the amendment proposed to be added by
section 1085(c), strike ‘‘section 407(d)’’ and insert
‘‘paragraph (4) or (7) of section 407(d)’’.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 138
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To correct technical errors in the enrollment of the
bill H.R. 2014.
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 138
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R.
2014), to provide for reconciliation pursuant to sub-
sections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent
resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998, the Clerk
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of the House of Representatives shall make the following
corrections:
(1) In the amendment proposed to be added by
section 1085(c), strike ‘‘section 407(d)’’ and insert
‘‘paragraph (4) or (7) of section 407(d)’’.
(2) 
Strike 
subparagraph 
(B) 
of 
section
1031(e)(2) and insert the following:
‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF AMOUNTS PAID FOR
TICKETS
PURCHASED
BEFORE
OCTOBER
1,
1997.—The amendments made by subsection
(c) shall not apply to amounts paid before Octo-
ber 1, 1997; except that—
‘‘(i) the amendment made to section
4261(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 shall apply to amounts paid more
than 7 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act for transportation begin-
ning on or after October 1, 1997, and
‘‘(ii) the amendment made to section
4263(c) of such Code shall apply to the ex-
tent related to taxes imposed under the
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amendment made to such section 4261(c)
on the amounts described in clause (i).’’.
Passed the House of Representatives July 31, 1997.
Attest:
Clerk.
III
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 138
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 31, 1997
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill
H.R. 2014.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R.
2014), to provide for reconciliation pursuant to sub-
sections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent
resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998, the Clerk
HCON 138 RDS
of the House of Representatives shall make the following
corrections:
(1) In the amendment proposed to be added by
section 1085(c), strike ‘‘section 407(d)’’ and insert
‘‘paragraph (4) or (7) of section 407(d)’’.
(2) 
Strike 
subparagraph 
(B) 
of 
section
1031(e)(2) and insert the following:
‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF AMOUNTS PAID FOR
TICKETS
PURCHASED
BEFORE
OCTOBER
1,
1997.—The amendments made by subsection
(c) shall not apply to amounts paid before Octo-
ber 1, 1997; except that—
‘‘(i) the amendment made to section
4261(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 shall apply to amounts paid more
than 7 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act for transportation begin-
ning on or after October 1, 1997, and
‘‘(ii) the amendment made to section
4263(c) of such Code shall apply to the ex-
tent related to taxes imposed under the
amendment made to such section 4261(c)
on the amounts described in clause (i).’’.
Passed the House of Representatives July 31, 1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 139
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Germany has invited nations, international and non-
governmental organizations, and individuals from around
the world to participate in EXPO 2000, a global town
hall meeting to be hosted in the year 2000, in Hannover,
Germany, for the purpose providing a forum for world-
wide dialogue on the challenges, goals, and solutions for
•HCON 139 EH
the sustainable development of mankind in the 21st cen-
tury;
Whereas the theme of EXPO 2000 is ‘‘Humankind-Nature-
Technology’’;
Whereas EXPO 2000 will take place in the heart of the
newly unified, free, and democratic Europe;
Whereas Germany has established a stable democracy and a
pluralistic society in the heart of Europe;
Whereas more than 40,000,000 people in the United States
can trace their ancestry to Germany, and in 1983 the
United States and Germany celebrated the Tri-Centen-
nial of immigration of Germans into the United States;
Whereas Germany has been a close political and military ally
of the United States for nearly five decades and has been
a driving force with respect to the political, monetary,
and economic integration of Europe;
Whereas the United States, as a leading political, intellectual,
and economic power, maintains a strong interest in the
worldwide strengthening of political freedom and human
rights, open market economies, and technological ad-
vancement throughout the world; and
Whereas the United States is eager to share with the global
community the vast and promising public and private ef-
forts being made to prepare for the next century: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the
United States—
•HCON 139 EH
(1) should fully participate in EXPO 2000, a
global town hall meeting to be hosted in the year
2000, in Hannover, Germany, for the purpose of
providing a forum for worldwide dialogue on the
challenges, goals, and solutions for the sustainable
development of mankind in the 21st century; and
(2) should encourage the academic community
and the private sector in the United States to sup-
port this worthwhile undertaking.
Passed the House of Representatives November 9,
1997.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 139
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government should
fully participate in EXPO 2000 in the year 2000, in Hannover, Germany,
and should encourage the academic community and the private sector
in the United States to support this worthwhile undertaking.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1997
Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. PICKETT, and Mr. HAMILTON)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States
Government should fully participate in EXPO 2000 in
the year 2000, in Hannover, Germany, and should en-
courage the academic community and the private sector
in the United States to support this worthwhile under-
taking.
Whereas Germany has invited nations, international and non-
governmental organizations, and individuals from around
the world to participate in EXPO 2000, a global town
hall meeting to be hosted in the year 2000, in Hannover,
Germany, for the purpose providing a forum for world-
wide dialogue on the challenges, goals, and solutions for
•HCON 139 IH
the sustainable development of mankind in the 21st cen-
tury;
Whereas the theme of EXPO 2000 is ‘‘Humankind-Nature-
Technology’’;
Whereas EXPO 2000 will take place in the heart of the
newly unified, free, and democratic Europe;
Whereas Germany has established a stable democracy and a
pluralistic society in the heart of Europe;
Whereas more than 40,000,000 people in the United States
can trace their ancestry to Germany, and in 1983 the
United States and Germany celebrated the Tri-Centen-
nial of immigration of Germans into the United States;
Whereas Germany has been a close political and military ally
of the United States for nearly five decades and has been
a driving force with respect to the political, monetary,
and economic integration of Europe;
Whereas the United States, as a leading political, intellectual,
and economic power, maintains a strong interest in the
worldwide strengthening of political freedom and human
rights, open market economies, and technological ad-
vancement throughout the world; and
Whereas the United States is eager to share with the global
community the vast and promising public and private ef-
forts being made to prepare for the next century: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the
United States Government—
•HCON 139 IH
(1) should fully participate in EXPO 2000, a
global town hall meeting to be hosted in the year
2000, in Hannover, Germany, for the purpose of
providing a forum for worldwide dialogue on the
challenges, goals, and solutions for the sustainable
development of mankind in the 21st century; and
(2) should encourage the academic community
and the private sector in the United States to sup-
port this worthwhile undertaking.
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III
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 139
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 10, 1997
Received
NOVEMBER 13, 1997
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States
should fully participate in EXPO 2000 in the year 2000,
in Hannover, Germany, and should encourage the aca-
demic community and the private sector in the United
States to support this worthwhile undertaking.
Whereas Germany has invited nations, international and non-
governmental organizations, and individuals from around
the world to participate in EXPO 2000, a global town
hall meeting to be hosted in the year 2000, in Hannover,
Germany, for the purpose providing a forum for world-
wide dialogue on the challenges, goals, and solutions for
HCON 139 RFS
the sustainable development of mankind in the 21st cen-
tury;
Whereas the theme of EXPO 2000 is ‘‘Humankind-Nature-
Technology’’;
Whereas EXPO 2000 will take place in the heart of the
newly unified, free, and democratic Europe;
Whereas Germany has established a stable democracy and a
pluralistic society in the heart of Europe;
Whereas more than 40,000,000 people in the United States
can trace their ancestry to Germany, and in 1983 the
United States and Germany celebrated the Tri-Centen-
nial of immigration of Germans into the United States;
Whereas Germany has been a close political and military ally
of the United States for nearly five decades and has been
a driving force with respect to the political, monetary,
and economic integration of Europe;
Whereas the United States, as a leading political, intellectual,
and economic power, maintains a strong interest in the
worldwide strengthening of political freedom and human
rights, open market economies, and technological ad-
vancement throughout the world; and
Whereas the United States is eager to share with the global
community the vast and promising public and private ef-
forts being made to prepare for the next century: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the
United States—
HCON 139 RFS
(1) should fully participate in EXPO 2000, a
global town hall meeting to be hosted in the year
2000, in Hannover, Germany, for the purpose of
providing a forum for worldwide dialogue on the
challenges, goals, and solutions for the sustainable
development of mankind in the 21st century; and
(2) should encourage the academic community
and the private sector in the United States to sup-
port this worthwhile undertaking.
Passed the House of Representatives November 9,
1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 13
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal retirement cost-of-living
adjustments should not be delayed.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mrs. MORELLA (for herself, Mr. DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. MORAN of Virginia,
Mr. WOLF, Mr. WYNN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. GORDON, Mr.
CUMMINGS, Mr. BOUCHER, and Mr. GILMAN) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform and Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal retirement
cost-of-living adjustments should not be delayed.
Whereas, over the years, Federal employees and retirees have
regularly been forced to bear a disproportionate share in
connection with deficit reduction; and
Whereas it would be inequitable to delay cost-of-living adjust-
ments for Federal retirees when like delays for similarly
situated retirees under other systems are clearly inappro-
priate: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that cost-
of-living adjustments for Federal retirees should be paid
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beginning in January of each year, as current law pre-
scribes, and should not be delayed, whether as part of a
budget agreement or otherwise.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 140
Expressing the sense of Congress that before the consideration of any legisla-
tion regarding the comprehensive tobacco settlement each plaintiff attor-
ney shall fully disclose the attorney’s anticipated fees as a result of
such settlement agreement.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1997
Mr. MCINNIS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that before the consider-
ation of any legislation regarding the comprehensive to-
bacco settlement each plaintiff attorney shall fully dis-
close the attorney’s anticipated fees as a result of such
settlement agreement.
Whereas the average American earned $25,852 in 1994;
Whereas the average Colorado citizen earned $74 per day in
1995;
Whereas the average hourly wage earner earns $12.14 per
hour in the United States;
Whereas those involved in negotiating a comprehensive to-
bacco settlement are entitled to reasonable compensation
for their services; and
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Whereas : Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring) That it is the sense of Congress that before
the consideration of any legislation regarding the com-
prehensive tobacco settlement each plaintiff attorney shall
fully disclose the attorney’s anticipated fees as a result
of such settlement agreement.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 141
To commend the bravery and honor of the citizens of Remy, France, for
their actions with respect to Lieutenant Houston Braly and to recognize
the efforts of the 364th Fighter Group to raise funds to restore the
stained glass windows of a church in Remy.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 1, 1997
Mrs. TAUSCHER (for herself, Mr. FROST, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr.
HINOJOSA, Mr. SNYDER, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr.
SISISKY, Ms. FURSE, Mr. BROWN of California, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr.
CUNNINGHAM, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. SMITH of Texas,
Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr.
BARTON of Texas, and Mr. LIPINSKI) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Rela-
tions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To commend the bravery and honor of the citizens of Remy,
France, for their actions with respect to Lieutenant
Houston Braly and to recognize the efforts of the 364th
Fighter Group to raise funds to restore the stained glass
windows of a church in Remy.
Whereas on August 2, 1944, a squadron of P–51s from the
United States 364th Fighter Group strafed a German
munitions train in Remy, France;
Whereas the resulting explosion killed Lieutenant Houston
Braly, one of the attacking pilots, and destroyed much of
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the village of Remy, including 7 stained glass windows in
the 13th Century church;
Whereas, despite threats of reprisals from the occupying Ger-
man authorities, the citizens of Remy recovered Lieuten-
ant Braly’s body from the wreckage, buried his body with
dignity and honor in the church’s cemetery, and deco-
rated the grave site daily with fresh flowers;
Whereas on Armistice Day, 1995, the village of Remy re-
named the crossroads near the site of Lieutenant Braly’s
death in his honor;
Whereas the surviving members of the 364th Fighter Group
desire to express their gratitude to the brave citizens of
Remy; and
Whereas, to express their gratitude, the surviving members of
the 364th Fighter Group have organized a nonprofit cor-
poration to raise funds, through its project ‘‘Windows for
Remy’’, to restore the church’s stained glass windows:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress commends the bravery and
honor of the citizens of Remy, France, for their actions
with respect to the American fighter pilot Lieutenant
Houston Braly during and after August 1944, and that
the Congress recognizes the efforts of the surviving mem-
bers of the United States 364th Fighter Group to raise
funds to restore the stained glass windows of Remy’s 13th
Century church.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 142
Authorizing the use of the Capitol rotunda for the Senate Thanksgiving
Celebration.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 3, 1997
Mr. CHRISTENSEN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on House Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol rotunda for the Senate
Thanksgiving Celebration.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used from 11 a.m. until noon on November 13, 1997,
for the Senate Thanksgiving Celebration. Physical prep-
arations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accord-
ance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol
may prescribe.
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Whereas Yasser Arafat has recently ordered the release of
several Hamas terrorists being held in Palestinian Au-
thority jails, including Nabil Sharihi, who is suspected in
a bombing that killed Alisa Flatow, a United States citi-
zen;
Whereas Israel has recently given Yasser Arafat a list of 150
suspected terrorists who are presently residing in Pal-
estinian-controlled territory;
Whereas Yasser Arafat has made public statements in which
he vowed not to ‘‘bow down’’ to Israeli requests that he
arrest suspected terrorists;
Whereas since the beginning of the Oslo peace process, more
than 260 Israelis have been killed, and hundreds more
have been injured, far more than in a similar period be-
fore the peace process began; and
Whereas, in violation of the Oslo Accords, the Palestinian Au-
thority has withheld full security cooperation with the
State of Israel, which may have made this attack more
likely: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms
the bombing in Jerusalem on September 4, 1997,
and those responsible for encouraging or inciting
this cowardly act;
(2) expresses its deepest condolences to the
families of the victims of this latest bombing and ex-
presses its solidarity with the people of the State of
Israel in this tragic time;
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 143
Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of the Director General
of the World Intellectual Property Organization, Arpad Bogsch, on the
occasion of his conclusion of service with that body.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
Mr. COBLE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of the
Director General of the World Intellectual Property Or-
ganization, Arpad Bogsch, on the occasion of his conclu-
sion of service with that body.
Whereas the Honorable Arpad Bogsch has served with ut-
most distinction, commitment, and honor as Director
General of the World Intellectual Property Organization;
Whereas Director General Bogsch has dedicated nearly 3 dec-
ades to the advancement of intellectual property law;
Whereas Director General Bogsch has provided extraordinary
leadership in the intellectual property community;
Whereas the outstanding accomplishments of Director Gen-
eral Bogsch have been formally recognized and honored
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by numerous governmental, academic, and policy institu-
tions throughout the world; and
Whereas Director General Bogsch’s influence on the intellec-
tual property community and with the World Intellectual
Property Organization has been in the best interests of
the United States and its citizens: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), that the United States recognizes the accom-
plishments and contributions of the Director General of
the World Intellectual Property Organization, Arpad
Bogsch, on the occasion of his conclusion of service with
that body.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 144
Expressing the sense of the Congress that former Secretary General of the
United Nations Kurt Waldheim should not receive a retirement allowance
from the United Nations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for herself, Mr. HORN, Mr. BARTLETT of Mary-
land, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Ms. DUNN, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. SLAUGH-
TER, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. DELAHUNT, and
Mr. GUTIERREZ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that former Secretary
General of the United Nations Kurt Waldheim should
not receive a retirement allowance from the United Na-
tions.
Whereas former Secretary General of the United Nations
Kurt Waldheim currently receives an annual pension of
$102,000 from that body;
Whereas in 1986 Waldheim was exposed for his collaboration
in the Nazi extermination campaign in southern Europe
during World War II and he was barred from the United
States;
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Whereas Waldheim is a known Nazi war criminal who ob-
tained his position at the United Nations under false pre-
tenses;
Whereas because of this, the United Nations should no longer
be obligated to fund a retirement allowance for Kurt
Waldheim: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
President should instruct the Permanent Representative
of the United States to the United Nations to act to
amend the 1998–99 Regular Program Budget of the
United Nations to eliminate funding of Kurt Waldheim’s
retirement allowance and to act to deny Kurt Waldheim
a retirement allowance in all future budgets of the United
Nations.
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