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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 288
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 20, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring Seeds of Peace for its promotion of understanding, 
reconciliation, acceptance, coexistence, and peace among 
youth from the Middle East and other regions of conflict.
Whereas Seeds of Peace, founded by John Wallach in 1993, 
is a program that brings together young people from re-
gions of conflict to study and learn about coexistence and 
conflict resolution; 
Whereas although the original focus of Seeds of Peace was 
to bring Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian, and Egyptian 
youth together, the program has expanded over the past 
decade to involve youths from other regions of conflict, 
including from Greece, Turkey and divided Cyprus, the 
Balkans, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan; 
Whereas these young people study and learn primarily at a 
summer camp operated by Seeds of Peace in Otisfield, 
Maine, and also through its regional programs such as 
the Jerusalem Center for Coexistence;
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Whereas Seeds of Peace works to dispel fear, mistrust, and 
prejudice, which are root causes of violence and conflict, 
and to build a new generation of leaders who are com-
mitted to achieving peace; 
Whereas Seeds of Peace reveals the human face of those 
whom youth have been taught to hate, by engaging camp-
ers in both guided coexistence sessions and ordinary sum-
mer camp activities such as living together in cabins, 
sharing meals, canoeing, swimming, playing sports, and 
creative exploration through the arts and computers; 
Whereas the Arab-Israeli conflict is currently at a critical 
juncture, and sustained progress towards peace depends 
on the emergence of a new generation of leaders who will 
choose dialogue, friendship, and openness over violence 
and hatred; 
Whereas Seeds of Peace provides year-round opportunities for 
former participants to build on the relationships they 
have forged at camp, so that the learning processes 
begun at camp can continue back in the participants’ 
home countries, where they are most needed; 
Whereas Seeds of Peace is strongly supported by partici-
pating governments and many world leaders;
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Whereas previous Federal funding for Seeds of Peace dem-
onstrates its recognized importance in promoting United 
States foreign policy goals; and 
Whereas it is especially important to reaffirm that youth 
must be involved in long-term, visionary solutions to con-
flicts perpetuated by cycles of violence: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) honors the accomplishments of Seeds of 
Peace for promoting understanding, reconciliation, 
acceptance, coexistence, and peace among youth 
from the Middle East and other regions of conflict 
around the world; and 
(2) offers Seeds of Peace as a model of hope 
that living together in peace and security is possible.
Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 28
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service 
should issue a commemorative stamp on the subject of school safety 
awareness. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
Mrs. JONES of Ohio (for herself, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. 
FATTAH, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and Mr. FROST) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States 
Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp on 
the subject of school safety awareness.
Whereas discipline, order, and safety have a direct link to 
student achievement; 
Whereas a secure, positive learning environment is a critical 
component of a high-quality education; 
Whereas safe and orderly schools facilitate effective teaching 
and learning, while violence or the threat of violence di-
verts attention and resources from education; 
Whereas students cannot learn and educators cannot teach 
when threatened by physical violence or harassment;
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Whereas safe schools require safe communities and safe fami-
lies; 
Whereas young people bring with them to school the prob-
lems of their homes and neighborhoods; 
Whereas without addressing these underlying problems, com-
plete school safety will remain elusive; 
Whereas schools must work more effectively with commu-
nities and families to address various forms of school vio-
lence such as gang activity, hate-motivated violence, sex-
ual harassment, and drug activity; and 
Whereas families and communities must acknowledge and 
support schools’ disciplinary efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United States Postal Service should 
issue a commemorative postage stamp on the subject 
of school safety awareness; and 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such a stamp be issued.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 290
Urging that the United States file a complaint in the World Trade Organiza-
tion against oil-producing countries for violating their obligations under 
the rules of that organization. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2003
Mr. DEFAZIO submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Urging that the United States file a complaint in the World 
Trade Organization against oil-producing countries for 
violating their obligations under the rules of that organi-
zation.
Whereas no free market exists in oil production because of 
collusion among large oil-producing countries; 
Whereas the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries 
(OPEC) and other oil-producing countries have repeat-
edly agreed to coordinated cutbacks in production, thus 
manipulating world oil markets, resulting in de facto 
price fixing; 
Whereas this manipulation led to the highest price per barrel 
of oil in nearly a decade, substantial increases in con-
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Whereas at least 45 percent of oil imported into the United 
States originates in OPEC countries, according to the 
Energy Information Administration at the Department of 
Energy; 
Whereas since the United States imports more than 
9,000,000,000 barrels of oil each year, the $1.11 price-
per-barrel increase that followed the announcement of 
tighter OPEC supply restrictions would result in more 
than $10,000,000,000 per year added to the cost of oil 
imported into the United States; 
Whereas the increase in oil import revenues to Saudi Arabia 
would go directly to the Saudi treasury, and numerous 
reports indicate that Saudi Arabia continues to make fi-
nancial contributions to terrorist organizations such as 
Hamas; and 
Whereas the dependency of the United States on oil from 
OPEC countries is having a detrimental effect on the na-
tional security, economy, and foreign policy of the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress urges oil-producing countries 
that are not members of OPEC, including Russia, 
Mexico, and Norway, to increase their production of 
oil in order to offset efforts by OPEC to increase oil 
prices and the revenue of OPEC countries; and 
(2) the Congress recognizes that all the people 
of the United States, including elected officials in 
Congress and the executive branch, need to address
‘‘Such term also includes the Secretary with re-
spect to the offering of the Federal national 
prescription drug discount card program de-
scribed in subsection (a)(1)(C).’’; 
(2) in subsection (h)(2)(A), by adding at the 
end the following: ‘‘The Secretary shall establish a 
separate procedure for the qualification of the Fed-
eral national prescription drug discount card pro-
gram described in subsection (a)(1)(C).’’; and 
(3) in subsection (k)(6), by inserting before the 
period at the end the following: ‘‘, except in the case 
of the Federal national prescription drug discount 
card program described in subsection (a)(1)(C)’’. 
(d) IMPLEMENTATION.—
(1) 
AVAILABILITY
OF
FUNDS.—Notwith-
standing any other provision of law, funds provided 
under section 1015 of the Medicare Prescription 
Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 
(Public Law 108–173) shall be available to the Sec-
retary of Health and Human Services for reasonable 
administrative costs in offering the Federal national 
prescription drug discount card program described 
in section 1860D–31(a)(1)(C) of the Social Security 
Act, as added by subsection (a).
(2) TIMELY IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary 
shall take such steps as may be required to provide 
for the offering of such program during the annual 
open enrollment period occurring in November, 
2004.
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‘‘(1) The Secretary may not approve a proposal 
for a demonstration project, or for an amendment of 
a demonstration project, submitted by a State on or 
after the date of enactment of this subsection, unless 
the State requesting approval certifies that the State 
provided reasonable public notice and a reasonable 
opportunity for receipt and consideration of public 
comment on the proposal prior to submission of the 
proposal to the Secretary. Such notice shall in-
clude—
‘‘(A) the proposal; 
‘‘(B) the methodologies underlying the pro-
posal; 
‘‘(C) the justifications for the proposal; 
‘‘(D) the State’s projections regarding the 
likely effect and impact of the proposal on indi-
viduals eligible for assistance and providers or 
suppliers of items or services under title XIX or 
XXI 
(including 
under 
any 
demonstration 
project conducted in conjunction with either of 
those titles); and 
‘‘(E) the State’s assumptions on which the 
projections described in subparagraph (D) are 
based.
cluding the food stamp program, the WIC 
program under section 17 of the Child Nu-
trition Act of 1966, the child and adult 
care food program under section 17 of the 
Richard B. Russell National School Lunch 
Act, and the medicaid and SCHIP pro-
grams under titles XIX and XXI of the 
Social Security Act.’’, and 
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(I) COORDINATION WITH OTHER EARLY 
CHILD CARE SERVICES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD 
EDUCATION PROGRAMS.—Demonstrate how the 
State is coordinating child care services pro-
vided under this subchapter with Head Start, 
Early Reading First, Even Start, Ready-To-
Learn Television, State pre-kindergarten pro-
grams, and other early childhood education pro-
grams to expand accessibility to and continuity 
of care and early education without displacing 
services provided by the current early care and 
education delivery system. 
‘‘(J) PUBLIC-PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS.—
Demonstrate how the State encourages partner-
ships with private and other public entities to
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 291
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas October 3, 2003, marks the 10th anniversary of the
major battle in the United States operation to capture
key members of the Somali National Alliance led by the
terrorist warlord, Mohammed Farah Aidid, in Mogadishu,
Somalia;
Whereas Task Force Ranger, which led the assault, was com-
posed of Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, Army spe-
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cial operations helicopter forces, and Air Force Special
Tactics personnel;
Whereas 16 special operations personnel assigned to Task
Force Ranger were killed, and another 83 wounded, dur-
ing one of the most intense and lethal firefights in mod-
ern history;
Whereas two of those killed, Master Sergeant Gary I. Gordon
and Sergeant First Class Randall D. Shughart, were
posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions
above and beyond the call of duty;
Whereas soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regi-
ment, 10th Mountain Division, provided a quick reaction
force in support of the combat operation;
Whereas two soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division were
killed, and another 28 wounded, while supporting the
special operations forces of Task Force Ranger; and
Whereas the valiant efforts of the soldiers, sailors, airmen,
and Marines who were deployed in Operation Restore
Hope significantly contributed to the war against ter-
rorism and oppression: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) expresses deep gratitude for the valor and
commitment of the members of the United States
Armed Forces who were deployed in Operation Re-
store Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to
the people of Somalia in 1993;
(2) recognizes those members, many of whom
were killed or severely wounded in direct combat,
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who acquitted themselves with honor and courage in
battle to restore freedom to an oppressed nation;
(3) honors the heroic service of the special oper-
ations forces assigned to Task Force Ranger and the
soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division who sup-
ported them;
(4) extends condolences to the families and
friends of those killed and wounded in Operation Re-
store Hope; and
(5) encourages the American people to remem-
ber the sacrifices of those who served.
Passed the House of Representatives October 30,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 291
Expressing deep gratitude for the valor and commitment of the members 
of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in Operation 
Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Soma-
lia in 1993. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 2, 2003
Mr. HAYES (for himself and Mr. MCHUGH) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing deep gratitude for the valor and commitment 
of the members of the United States Armed Forces 
who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide 
humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia in 
1993.
Whereas October 3, 2003, marks the 10th anniversary of the 
major battle in the United States operation to capture 
key members of the Somali National Alliance led by the 
terrorist warlord, Mohammed Farah Aidid, in Mogadishu, 
Somalia; 
Whereas Task Force Ranger, which led the assault, was com-
posed of Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, Army spe-
cial operations helicopter forces, and Air Force Special 
Tactics personnel;
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Whereas 16 special operations personnel assigned to Task 
Force Ranger were killed, and another 83 wounded, dur-
ing one of the most intense and lethal firefights in mod-
ern history; 
Whereas two of those killed, Master Sergeant Gary I. Gordon 
and Sergeant First Class Randall D. Shughart, were 
posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions 
above and beyond the call of duty; 
Whereas soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regi-
ment, 10th Mountain Division, provided a quick reaction 
force in support of the combat operation; 
Whereas two soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division were 
killed, and another 28 wounded, while supporting the 
special operations forces of Task Force Ranger; and 
Whereas the valiant efforts of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, 
and Marines who were deployed in Operation Restore 
Hope significantly contributed to the war against ter-
rorism and oppression: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) expresses deep gratitude for the valor and 
commitment of the members of the United States 
Armed Forces who were deployed in Operation Re-
store Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to 
the people of Somalia in 1993; 
(2) recognizes those members, many of whom 
were killed or severely wounded in direct combat,
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who acquitted themselves with honor and courage in 
battle to restore freedom to an oppressed nation; 
(3) honors the heroic service of the special oper-
ations forces assigned to Task Force Ranger and the 
soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division who sup-
ported them; 
(4) extends condolences to the families and 
friends of those killed and wounded in Operation Re-
store Hope; and 
(5) encourages the American people to remem-
ber the sacrifices of those who served.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 291
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 4, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing deep gratitude for the valor and commitment 
of the members of the United States Armed Forces 
who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide 
humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia in 
1993.
Whereas October 3, 2003, marks the 10th anniversary of the 
major battle in the United States operation to capture 
key members of the Somali National Alliance led by the 
terrorist warlord, Mohammed Farah Aidid, in Mogadishu, 
Somalia; 
Whereas Task Force Ranger, which led the assault, was com-
posed of Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, Army spe-
cial operations helicopter forces, and Air Force Special 
Tactics personnel;
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Whereas 16 special operations personnel assigned to Task 
Force Ranger were killed, and another 83 wounded, dur-
ing one of the most intense and lethal firefights in mod-
ern history; 
Whereas two of those killed, Master Sergeant Gary I. Gordon 
and Sergeant First Class Randall D. Shughart, were 
posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions 
above and beyond the call of duty; 
Whereas soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regi-
ment, 10th Mountain Division, provided a quick reaction 
force in support of the combat operation; 
Whereas two soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division were 
killed, and another 28 wounded, while supporting the 
special operations forces of Task Force Ranger; and 
Whereas the valiant efforts of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, 
and Marines who were deployed in Operation Restore 
Hope significantly contributed to the war against ter-
rorism and oppression: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) expresses deep gratitude for the valor and 
commitment of the members of the United States 
Armed Forces who were deployed in Operation Re-
store Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to 
the people of Somalia in 1993; 
(2) recognizes those members, many of whom 
were killed or severely wounded in direct combat,
HCON 291 RFS 
who acquitted themselves with honor and courage in 
battle to restore freedom to an oppressed nation; 
(3) honors the heroic service of the special oper-
ations forces assigned to Task Force Ranger and the 
soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division who sup-
ported them; 
(4) extends condolences to the families and 
friends of those killed and wounded in Operation Re-
store Hope; and 
(5) encourages the American people to remem-
ber the sacrifices of those who served.
Passed the House of Representatives October 30, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 293
Supporting the goals and ideals of God Bless America Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 2, 2003
Mr. CUNNINGHAM submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of God Bless America Week.
Whereas the attack on the United States of September 11, 
2001 united the people of the United States and renewed 
their appreciation for freedom; 
Whereas thousands of members of the United States Armed 
Forces have been deployed around the globe since that 
date to fight the global war on terrorism and to protect 
our homeland; 
Whereas the people of the United States have expressed their 
strong support for the members of the United States 
Armed Forces and their families; 
Whereas the people of the United States appreciate the sac-
rifices members of the United States Armed Forces have 
made throughout history and continue to make while 
serving their country;
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Whereas the people of the United States mourn those who 
have given their lives defending liberty in the war on ter-
rorism; 
Whereas these sacrifices and losses reinforce the appreciation 
of the people of the United States for the greatness of 
the Nation and what it means to be an American; 
Whereas since September 11, 2001 the people of the United 
States have displayed a renewed spirit of patriotism and 
appreciation for being Americans; 
Whereas the Nation has benefited from this increased public 
spirit and patriotism; 
Whereas the anthem ‘‘God Bless America’’ embodies that pa-
triotic spirit and strengthens the bonds of the citizens of 
this great Nation; and 
Whereas a number of veterans’ organizations and community 
groups have designated the week beginning November 23, 
2003 as God Bless America Week and plan to hold patri-
otic events and displays during that time: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of God Bless 
America Week; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to recognize this occasion by displaying their Amer-
ican flags and participating in patriotic events.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 294
Addressing the decision by OPEC countries to decrease oil production. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 2, 2003
Mr. DEUTSCH submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Addressing the decision by OPEC countries to decrease oil 
production.
Whereas OPEC (the Organization of Petroleum Exporting 
Countries) has recently decided to decrease production by 
900,000 barrels a day; 
Whereas this decrease includes a 300,000 barrels per day cut 
by Saudi Arabia, the largest OPEC supplier; 
Whereas the executive branch has recently reaffirmed the be-
lief that oil prices should be determined by market forces 
so that adequate supplies can be ensured; 
Whereas the production decrease by OPEC will have the in-
tended effect of increased oil prices and revenue only if 
oil-producing countries that are not members of OPEC 
take no action to offset the production decrease by 
OPEC;
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the same penalties and provisions of law as 
apply in the case of the failure of such an 
agent of a foreign principal to comply with 
such requirements. For purposes of the For-
eign Agents Registration Act of 1938, the Fed-
erated States of Micronesia shall be consid-
ered to be a foreign country. 
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not 
apply to a citizen or national of the United 
States employed by the Government of the 
Federated States of Micronesia with respect 
to whom the Government of the Federated 
States of Micronesia from time to time cer-
tifies to the Government of the United States 
that such citizen or national is an employee 
of the Federated States of Micronesia whose 
principal duties are other than those matters 
specified in the Foreign Agents Registration 
Act of 1938, as amended, that apply with re-
spect to an agent of a foreign principal. The 
agency or officer of the United States receiv-
ing such certifications shall cause them to be 
filed with the Attorney General, who shall 
maintain a publicly available list of the per-
sons so certified.
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the serious issue of oil consumption by the United 
States by considering such issues as—
(A) the amount of money that the United 
States spends on foreign oil; 
(B) the purposes for which the money is 
used by its recipients; and 
(C) the dependence of the United States 
on oil, and specifically on oil from OPEC coun-
tries and its effect on the national security of 
the United States.
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