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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 130
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the situation in Kenya.
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 130
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas on July 7, a large and violent confrontation oc-
curred in Kenya when police stormed Nairobi’s All-Saints
Cathedral and attacked those present at a prayer meet-
ing;
Whereas prodemocracy activists throughout Kenya have dem-
onstrated in favor of reform of Kenya’s constitution and
the repeal of repressive colonial laws;
•HCON 130 EH
Whereas the bloody suppression of the constitutional reform
rallies, the disruptive behavior of some demonstrators,
and the recent ethnic confrontations in Kenya’s Coast
Province have jeopardized both the safety and the politi-
cal rights of average Kenyans;
Whereas the Government of Kenya has continued to disrupt
opposition rallies and meetings even after pledging to
take a more tolerant approach to them in late July;
Whereas these events led to the consideration in early Sep-
tember of a package of democratic reforms by members
of parliament representing the government and the oppo-
sition, but not including representatives of Kenyan civil
society;
Whereas it remains unclear whether long-discussed political
reforms can be effectively implemented in the time re-
maining before anticipated elections in 1997; and
Whereas colonial laws have given Kenyan President Daniel
Arap Moi sweeping powers to suppress political oppo-
nents and thwart reform throughout his 19-year rule:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes and commends those Kenyans
who have demonstrated their love of peace, law, and
order;
(2) condemns those who are inciting others to
violence, looting, and destroying property;
(3) urges an immediate cessation to the violence
in Kenya;
•HCON 130 EH
(4) urges the Government of Kenya to take all
necessary and lawful steps to avoid more violence in
the future;
(5) recognizes President Moi’s response to do-
mestic and international pressure to allow meaning-
ful constitutional and legal electoral process reform
through the current package of legislation agreed to
by the ruling party and opposition party representa-
tives;
(6) calls for the prodemocracy movement to re-
main unified in working toward implementing con-
stitutional, statutory, and administrative reforms;
(7) urges rapid progress toward conducting free
and fair elections; and
(8) urges the United States Government and
the international community to continue to work
with all parties to encourage the Government of
Kenya to ensure a lasting and committed transition
to democracy, including an immediate review of the
propriety of the time of the next elections.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
1997.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 130
Concerning the situation in Kenya.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 29, 1997
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the situation in Kenya.
Whereas on July 7, 1997, a large and violent confrontation
occurred in Kenya when police stormed Nairobi’s All-
Saints Cathedral and attacked those present at a prayer
meeting;
Whereas prodemocracy activists throughout Kenya dem-
onstrated for reform of Kenya’s constitution and the re-
peal of colonial laws;
Whereas the bloody suppression of the constitutional reform
rallies and their aftermath resulted in deaths and scores
of injuries; and
Whereas colonial laws have given Kenyan President Daniel
Arap Moi sweeping powers to suppress political oppo-
nents throughout his 19-year rule: Now, therefore, be it
HCON 130 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes and commends those Kenyans
who have demonstrated their love of peace, law, and
order;
(2) recognizes President Moi’s initial response
to domestic and international pressure to allow
meaningful constitutional reform through his recent
meetings with opposition church leaders and his de-
cision to grant permits for opposition rallies;
(3) condemns those who are inciting others to
violence, looting, and destroying property;
(4) urges an immediate cessation to the violence
in Kenya from all parties;
(5) urges the Government of Kenya to take all
necessary and lawful steps to avoid more violence in
the future;
(6) calls for the creation of a unified
prodemocracy movement to work toward implement-
ing constitutional, statutory, and administrative re-
forms;
(7) urges rapid progress toward conducting free
and fair elections; and
(8) urges the United States Government and
the international community to continue to exert
HCON 130 IH
pressure on the Government of Kenya to ensure a
lasting and committed transition to democracy.
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III
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 130
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 13, 1997
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the situation in Kenya.
Whereas on July 7, a large and violent confrontation oc-
curred in Kenya when police stormed Nairobi’s All-Saints
Cathedral and attacked those present at a prayer meet-
ing;
Whereas prodemocracy activists throughout Kenya have dem-
onstrated in favor of reform of Kenya’s constitution and
the repeal of repressive colonial laws;
HCON 130 RFS
Whereas the bloody suppression of the constitutional reform
rallies, the disruptive behavior of some demonstrators,
and the recent ethnic confrontations in Kenya’s Coast
Province have jeopardized both the safety and the politi-
cal rights of average Kenyans;
Whereas the Government of Kenya has continued to disrupt
opposition rallies and meetings even after pledging to
take a more tolerant approach to them in late July;
Whereas these events led to the consideration in early Sep-
tember of a package of democratic reforms by members
of parliament representing the government and the oppo-
sition, but not including representatives of Kenyan civil
society;
Whereas it remains unclear whether long-discussed political
reforms can be effectively implemented in the time re-
maining before anticipated elections in 1997; and
Whereas colonial laws have given Kenyan President Daniel
Arap Moi sweeping powers to suppress political oppo-
nents and thwart reform throughout his 19-year rule:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes and commends those Kenyans
who have demonstrated their love of peace, law, and
order;
(2) condemns those who are inciting others to
violence, looting, and destroying property;
(3) urges an immediate cessation to the violence
in Kenya;
HCON 130 RFS
(4) urges the Government of Kenya to take all
necessary and lawful steps to avoid more violence in
the future;
(5) recognizes President Moi’s response to do-
mestic and international pressure to allow meaning-
ful constitutional and legal electoral process reform
through the current package of legislation agreed to
by the ruling party and opposition party representa-
tives;
(6) calls for the prodemocracy movement to re-
main unified in working toward implementing con-
stitutional, statutory, and administrative reforms;
(7) urges rapid progress toward conducting free
and fair elections; and
(8) urges the United States Government and
the international community to continue to work
with all parties to encourage the Government of
Kenya to ensure a lasting and committed transition
to democracy, including an immediate review of the
propriety of the time of the next elections.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
HR 4754 RFS 
share of interest costs made known to the United States 
Government by such organization for loans incurred on 
or after October 1, 1984, through external borrowings, ex-
cept that such restriction shall not apply to loans to the 
United Nations for renovation of its headquarters. 
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING 
ACTIVITIES 
For necessary expenses to pay assessed and other ex-
penses of international peacekeeping activities directed to 
the maintenance or restoration of international peace and 
security, $650,000,000: Provided, That none of the funds 
made available under this Act shall be obligated or ex-
pended for any new or expanded United Nations peace-
keeping mission unless, at least 15 days in advance of vot-
ing for the new or expanded mission in the United Nations 
Security Council (or in an emergency as far in advance 
as is practicable): (1) the Committees on Appropriations 
of the House of Representatives and the Senate and other 
appropriate committees of the Congress are notified of the 
estimated cost and length of the mission, the vital national 
interest that will be served, and the planned exit strategy; 
and (2) a reprogramming of funds pursuant to section 605 
of this Act is submitted, and the procedures therein fol-
lowed, setting forth the source of funds that will be used 
to pay for the cost of the new or expanded mission: Pro-
vided further, That funds shall be available for peace-
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 131
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the ocean, which comprises nearly three-quarters of
the Earth’s surface, sustains a large part of the Earth’s
biodiversity, provides an important source of food, and
interacts with and affects global weather and climate;
Whereas the ocean is critical to national security, is the com-
mon means of transportation among coastal nations, and
carries 95 percent of the United States foreign trade;
•HCON 131 EH
Whereas the ocean and sea floor contain vast energy and
mineral resources that are critical to the economy of the
United States and the world;
Whereas ocean resources are limited and susceptible to
change as a direct and indirect result of human activities,
and such changes can impact the ability of the ocean to
provide the benefits upon which the Nation depends;
Whereas the vast majority of the deep ocean is unexplored
and unknown, and the ocean is truly the last frontier on
Earth for science and civilization;
Whereas there exists significant promise for the development
of new ocean technologies for stewardship of ocean re-
sources that will contribute to the economy through busi-
ness and manufacturing innovations and the creation of
new jobs;
Whereas any nation’s use or misuse of ocean resources has
effects far beyond that nation’s borders;
Whereas it has been 30 years since the Commission on Ma-
rine Science, Engineering, and Resources (popularly
known as the Stratton Commission) met to examine the
state of United States ocean policy and issued rec-
ommendations that led to the present Federal structure
for oceanography and marine resource management; and
Whereas 1998 has been declared the International Year of
the Ocean, and in order to observe such celebration, the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and
other Federal agencies, in cooperation with organizations
concerned with ocean science and marine resource,s have
resolved to promote exploration, utilization, conservation,
and public awareness of the ocean: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 131 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate con-
curring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the ocean is of paramount importance to the
economic future, environmental quality, and national se-
curity of the United States;
(2) the United States has a responsibility to exer-
cise and promote comprehensive stewardship of the
ocean and the living marine resources it contains; and
(3) Federal agencies are encouraged to take advan-
tage of the United States and international focus on the
oceans in 1998, to—
(A) review United States oceanography and
marine resource management policies and pro-
grams;
(B) identify opportunities to streamline, better
direct, and increase interagency cooperation in
oceanographic research and marine resource man-
agement policies and programs; and
(C) develop scientific, educational, and re-
source management programs which will advance
•HCON 131 EH
the exploration of the ocean and the sustainable use
of ocean resources.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
1997.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 131
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the ocean.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 29, 1997
Mr. SAXTON (for himself and Mr. ABERCROMBIE) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Resources
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the ocean.
Whereas the ocean comprises nearly three quarters of the
surface of the Earth;
Whereas the ocean contains diverse species of fish and other
living organisms which form the largest ecosystem on
Earth;
Whereas these living marine resources provide important food
resources to the United States and the world, and
unsustainable use of these resources has unacceptable
economic, environmental, and cultural consequences;
Whereas the ocean and sea floor contain vast energy and
mineral resources which are critical to the economy of the
United States and the world;
Whereas the ocean largely controls global weather and cli-
mate, and is the ultimate source of all water resources;
•HCON 131 IH
Whereas the vast majority of the deep ocean is unexplored
and unknown, and the ocean is truly the last frontier on
Earth for science and civilization;
Whereas the ocean is the common means of transportation
between coastal nations and carries the majority of the
United States foreign trade;
Whereas any nation’s use or misuse of ocean resources has
effects far beyond that nation’s borders; and
Whereas the United Nations has declared 1998 to be the
International Year of the Ocean, and in order to observe
such celebration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration and other Federal agencies, in coopera-
tion with organizations concerned with ocean science and
marine resources, have resolved to promote exploration,
utilization, conservation, and public awareness of the
ocean: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the ocean is of paramount importance to
the economic future, environmental quality, and na-
tional security of the United States;
(2) the United States has a responsibility to ex-
ercise and promote comprehensive stewardship of the
ocean and the living marine resources it contains;
and
(3) the agencies of the United States Govern-
ment, and all other public and private organizations,
are encouraged to strive toward a better understand-
•HCON 131 IH
ing of the ocean, communicate this understanding to
the people of the United States, and thereby pro-
mote the exploration of the ocean, the sustainable
use of ocean resources, and the conservation of these
resources for future generations.
Æ
HR 4754 RFS 
keeping expenses only upon a certification by the Sec-
retary of State to the appropriate committees of the Con-
gress that American manufacturers and suppliers are 
being given opportunities to provide equipment, services, 
and material for United Nations peacekeeping activities 
equal to those being given to foreign manufacturers and 
suppliers: Provided further, That none of the funds made 
available under this heading are available to pay the 
United States share of the cost of court monitoring that 
is part of any United Nations peacekeeping mission. 
INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS 
For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, 
to meet obligations of the United States arising under 
treaties, or specific Acts of Congress, as follows: 
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, 
UNITED STATES AND MEXICO 
For necessary expenses for the United States Section 
of the International Boundary and Water Commission, 
United States and Mexico, and to comply with laws appli-
cable to the United States Section, including not to exceed 
$6,000 for representation; as follows: 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For salaries and expenses, not otherwise provided for, 
$26,800,000.
HR 4754 RFS 
CONSTRUCTION 
For detailed plan preparation and construction of au-
thorized projects, $4,475,000, to remain available until ex-
pended, as authorized. 
AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS 
For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided, for 
the International Joint Commission and the International 
Boundary Commission, United States and Canada, as au-
thorized by treaties between the United States and Can-
ada or Great Britain, and for the Border Environment 
Cooperation Commission as authorized by Public Law 
103–182, $9,356,000, of which not to exceed $9,000 shall 
be available for representation expenses incurred by the 
International Joint Commission. 
INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS 
For necessary expenses for international fisheries 
commissions, not otherwise provided for, as authorized by 
law, $19,097,000: Provided, That the United States’ share 
of such expenses may be advanced to the respective com-
missions pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3324. 
OTHER 
PAYMENT TO THE ASIA FOUNDATION 
For a grant to the Asia Foundation, as authorized 
by the Asia Foundation Act (22 U.S.C. 4402), 
$13,000,000, to remain available until expended, as au-
thorized.
III
Calendar No. 405
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 131
[Report No. 105–209]
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY 28, 1998
Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation
JUNE 10, 1998
Reported by Mr. MCCAIN, with an amendment and an amendment to the
preamble
[Strike the preamble and all after the resolving clause and insert the parts printed in italic]
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Acknowledging 1998 as the International Year of the Ocean
and expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the
ocean.
Whereas the ocean, which comprises nearly three-quarters of
the Earth’s surface, sustains a large part of the Earth’s
biodiversity, provides an important source of food, and
interacts with and affects global weather and climate;
Whereas the ocean is critical to national security, is the com-
mon means of transportation among coastal nations, and
carries 95 percent of the United States foreign trade;
‘‘(iii) changes in the location of key fa-
cilities; 
‘‘(iv) critical emerging freight corridors 
and critical commerce corridors; and 
‘‘(v) network connectivity. 
‘‘(C) 
LIMITATION.—Each 
redesignation 
under subparagraph (A) may increase the mile-
age on the National Highway Freight Network 
designated by the Secretary by not more than 3 
percent. 
‘‘(2) REDESIGNATION BY STATES.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Effective beginning 5 
years after the date of enactment of the Surface 
Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act 
of 2015, and every 5 years thereafter, each State 
may, in consultation with the State freight advi-
sory committee, redesignate the highway seg-
ments designated by the State under subsection 
(c)(2)(C) that are on the National Highway 
Freight Network. 
‘‘(B) CONSIDERATIONS.—In redesignating 
highway segments under subparagraph (A), the 
State shall consider— 
‘‘(i) gaps between segments of the Na-
tional Highway Freight Network;
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 133
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas on July 30, 1997, two terrorist bombs exploded al-
most simultaneously in the open market in Jerusalem
killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 150
others; and
Whereas this attack is a violent and vicious assault against
the peace process and against citizens of Israel: Now,
therefore, be it
•HCON 133 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) Expresses the deep condolences of the Con-
gress and the American people to the families of the
victims and to the people of Israel for the loss of life
and the serious injuries that have been suffered in
the terrorist bombing in the Jerusalem market and
expresses the solidarity of the American people with
the people of Israel in the face of this tragic and
senseless act;
(2) Reaffirms the determination of the Con-
gress to join with the government of Israel in fight-
ing against international terrorism;
(3) Urges Yassir Arafat and officials of the Pal-
estinian Authority to undertake immediately un-
equivocal action to bring to justice leaders of terror-
ist organizations and extremist groups and to elimi-
nate all weapons and explosives in the hands of such
groups;
(4) Reaffirms the commitment of the Congress
of the United States to the peace process in the
Middle East and urges all parties to work together
to bring lasting peace and security without violence
and terrorism to that region; and
•HCON 133 EH
(5) Urges the President and appropriate Execu-
tive agencies to provide all appropriate assistance to
the government of Israel to provide medical and
other assistance to the victims of this terrorist act,
to bring to justice the terrorist leaders behind this
and similar acts of violence, and to work to prevent
such terrorist acts in the future.
Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 1997.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 133
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the terrorist bombing in
the Jerusalem market on July 30, 1997.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 30, 1997
Mr. LANTOS (for himself, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. HAMILTON, Mr.
ACKERMAN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. DEUTSCH,
Mr. ENGEL, Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FRANK of Mas-
sachusetts, Mr. FROST, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachu-
setts, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. NADLER, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr.
SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. WELLER, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. YATES, Mr.
WAXMAN, Mr. HORN, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, and Mr. SHERMAN) submit-
ted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the terrorist
bombing in the Jerusalem market on July 30, 1997.
Whereas on July 30, 1997, two terrorist bombs exploded al-
most simultaneously in the open market in Jerusalem
killing at least 14 people and wounding more than 150
others, and
Whereas this attack is a violent and vicious assault against
the peace process and against citizens of Israel: Now,
therefore, be it
HCON 133 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) expresses the deep condolences of the Con-
gress and the American people to the families of the
victims and to the people of Israel for the loss of life
and the serious injuries that have been suffered in
the terrorist bombing in the Jerusalem market and
expresses the solidarity of the American people with
the people of Israel in the face of this tragic and
senseless act;
(2) reaffirms the determination of the Congress
to join with the government of Israel in fighting
against international terrorism;
(3) urges Yassir Arafat and officials of the Pal-
estinian Authority to undertake immediately un-
equivocal action to bring to justice leaders of terror-
ist organizations and extremist groups and to elimi-
nate all weapons and explosives in the hands of such
groups;
(4) reaffirms the commitment of the Congress
of the United States to the peace process in the
Middle East and urges all parties to work together
to bring lasting peace and security without violence
and terrorism to that region; and
HCON 133 IH
(5) urges the President and appropriate Execu-
tive agencies to provide all appropriate assistance to
the government of Israel to provide medical and
other assistance to the victims of this terrorist act,
to being to justice the terrorist leaders behind this
and similar acts of violence, and to work to prevent
such terrorist acts in the future.
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