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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 121
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 21, 1999
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the victory
of the United States in the cold war and the fall of
the Berlin Wall.
Whereas the cold war was an enduring struggle between com-
munism and democracy throughout the second half of the
20th century;
Whereas an estimated 24,000,000 members of the United
States Armed Forces served during the cold war;
Whereas 400,000,000 people were freed from the bondage of
communism during the cold war in the countries then
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known as the Soviet Union, East Germany, Poland,
Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia,
Estonia, and Lithuania;
Whereas the victory of the United States in the cold war will
signify freedom and security for decades to come;
Whereas the fall of the Berlin Wall, one of the most signifi-
cant events of the 20th century, symbolized the triumph
of democracy over communism; and
Whereas November 9, 1999, will mark the 10th anniversary
of this historic event: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
Nation should celebrate the victory of the United States
in the cold war and the 10th anniversary of the fall of
the Berlin Wall by—
(1) promoting education about the cold war and
its historical significance;
(2) supporting efforts to establish a memorial
museum to victims of communism that reflects the
suffering of millions of victims worldwide and the
role of the United States in promoting freedom and
democracy that led to the end of the cold war;
(3) celebrating peace, freedom, and the prin-
ciples of democratic government;
(4) honoring and reflecting upon the role of the
United States in the international struggle for indi-
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 122
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the United States Border Patrol’s 75
years of service since its founding.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 122
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Mounted Guard was assigned to the Immigra-
tion Service under the Department of Commerce and
Labor from 1904 to 1924;
Whereas the founding members of this Mounted Guard in-
cluded Texas Rangers, sheriffs, and deputized cowboys
who patrolled the Texas frontier looking for smugglers,
rustlers, and people illegally entering the United States;
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Whereas following the Department of Labor Appropriation
Act of May 28, 1924, the Border Patrol was established
within the Bureau of Immigration, with an initial force
of 450 Patrol Inspectors, a yearly budget of $1 million,
and $1,300 yearly pay for each Patrol Inspector, with
each patrolman furnishing his own horse;
Whereas changes regarding illegal immigration and increases
of contraband alcohol traffic brought about the need for
this young patrol force to have formal training in border
enforcement;
Whereas during the Border Patrol’s 75-year history, Border
Patrol Agents have been deputized as United States Mar-
shals on numerous occasions;
Whereas the Border Patrol’s highly trained and motivated
personnel have also assisted in controlling civil disturb-
ances, performing National security details, aided in for-
eign training and assessments, and responded with secu-
rity and humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of nu-
merous natural disasters;
Whereas the present force of over 8,000 agents, located in
146 stations under 21 sectors, is responsible for pro-
tecting more than 8,000 miles of international land and
water boundaries;
Whereas, with the increase in drug-smuggling operations, the
Border Patrol has also been assigned additional interdic-
tion duties, and is the primary agency responsible for
drug interdiction between ports-of-entry;
Whereas Border Patrol agents have a dual role of protecting
the borders and enforcing immigration laws in a fair and
humane manner; and
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Whereas the Border Patrol has a historic mission of firm
commitment to the enforcement of immigration laws, but
also one fraught with danger, as illustrated by the fact
that 86 agents and pilots have lost their lives in the line
of duty—6 in 1998 alone: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress recognizes the historical sig-
nificance of the United States Border Patrol’s founding
and its 75 years of service to our great Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives November 10,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 122
Agreed to November 19, 1999
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the Mounted Guard was assigned to the Immigration
Service under the Department of Commerce and Labor from
1904 to 1924;
Whereas the founding members of this Mounted Guard included
Texas Rangers, sheriffs, and deputized cowboys who patrolled
the Texas frontier looking for smugglers, rustlers, and people
illegally entering the United States;
Whereas following the Department of Labor Appropriation Act of
May 28, 1924, the Border Patrol was established within the
Bureau of Immigration, with an initial force of 450 Patrol Inspec-
tors, a yearly budget of $1 million, and $1,300 yearly pay for
each Patrol Inspector, with each patrolman furnishing his own
horse;
Whereas changes regarding illegal immigration and increases of
contraband alcohol traffic brought about the need for this young
patrol force to have formal training in border enforcement;
Whereas during the Border Patrol’s 75-year history, Border Patrol
Agents have been deputized as United States Marshals on
numerous occasions;
Whereas the Border Patrol’s highly trained and motivated personnel
have also assisted in controlling civil disturbances, performing
National security details, aided in foreign training and assess-
ments, and responded with security and humanitarian assistance
in the aftermath of numerous natural disasters;
Whereas the present force of over 8,000 agents, located in 146
stations under 21 sectors, is responsible for protecting more than
8,000 miles of international land and water boundaries;
Whereas, with the increase in drug-smuggling operations, the
Border Patrol has also been assigned additional interdiction
duties, and is the primary agency responsible for drug interdiction
between ports-of-entry;
Whereas Border Patrol agents have a dual role of protecting the
borders and enforcing immigration laws in a fair and humane
manner; and
Whereas the Border Patrol has a historic mission of firm commit-
ment to the enforcement of immigration laws, but also one fraught
with danger, as illustrated by the fact that 86 agents and pilots
have lost their lives in the line of duty—6 in 1998 alone: Now,
therefore, be it
H. Con. Res. 122—2
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress recognizes the historical significance of the
United States Border Patrol’s founding and its 75 years of service
to our great Nation.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 122
Recognizing the United States Border Patrol’s 75 years of service since
its founding.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 27, 1999
Mr. REYES submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the United States Border Patrol’s 75 years of
service since its founding.
Whereas the Mounted Guard was assigned to the Immigra-
tion Service under the Department of Commerce and
Labor from 1904 to 1924;
Whereas the founding members of this Mounted Guard in-
cluded Texas Rangers, sheriffs, and deputized cowboys
who patrolled the Texas frontier looking for smugglers,
rustlers, and people illegally entering the United States;
Whereas following the Department of Labor Appropriation
Act of May 28, 1924, the Border Patrol was established
within the Bureau of Immigration, with an initial force
of 450 Patrol Inspectors, a yearly budget of $1 million,
and $1,300 yearly pay for each Patrol Inspector, with
each patrolman furnishing his own horse;
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Whereas changes regarding illegal immigration and increases
of contraband alcohol traffic brought about the need for
this young patrol force to have formal training in border
enforcement;
Whereas during the Border Patrol’s 75-year history, Border
Patrol Agents have been deputized as United States Mar-
shals on numerous occasions;
Whereas the Border Patrol’s highly trained and motivated
personnel have also assisted in controlling civil disturb-
ances, performing National security details, aided in for-
eign training and assessments, and responded with secu-
rity and humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of nu-
merous natural disasters;
Whereas the present force of over 8,000 agents, located in
146 stations under 21 sectors, is responsible for pro-
tecting more than 8,000 miles of international land and
water boundaries;
Whereas, with the increase in drug-smuggling operations, the
Border Patrol has also been assigned additional interdic-
tion duties, and is the primary agency responsible for
drug interdiction between ports-of-entry;
Whereas Border Patrol agents have a dual role of protecting
the borders and enforcing immigration laws in a fair and
humane manner; and
Whereas the Border Patrol has a historic mission of firm
commitment to the enforcement of immigration laws, but
also one fraught with danger, as illustrated by the fact
that 86 agents and pilots have lost their lives in the line
of duty—6 in 1998 alone: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress recognizes the historical sig-
•HCON 122 IH
nificance of the United States Border Patrol’s founding
and its 75 years of service to our great Nation.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 122
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 16, 1999
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the United States Border Patrol’s 75 years of
service since its founding.
Whereas the Mounted Guard was assigned to the Immigra-
tion Service under the Department of Commerce and
Labor from 1904 to 1924;
Whereas the founding members of this Mounted Guard in-
cluded Texas Rangers, sheriffs, and deputized cowboys
who patrolled the Texas frontier looking for smugglers,
rustlers, and people illegally entering the United States;
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Whereas following the Department of Labor Appropriation
Act of May 28, 1924, the Border Patrol was established
within the Bureau of Immigration, with an initial force
of 450 Patrol Inspectors, a yearly budget of $1 million,
and $1,300 yearly pay for each Patrol Inspector, with
each patrolman furnishing his own horse;
Whereas changes regarding illegal immigration and increases
of contraband alcohol traffic brought about the need for
this young patrol force to have formal training in border
enforcement;
Whereas during the Border Patrol’s 75-year history, Border
Patrol Agents have been deputized as United States Mar-
shals on numerous occasions;
Whereas the Border Patrol’s highly trained and motivated
personnel have also assisted in controlling civil disturb-
ances, performing National security details, aided in for-
eign training and assessments, and responded with secu-
rity and humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of nu-
merous natural disasters;
Whereas the present force of over 8,000 agents, located in
146 stations under 21 sectors, is responsible for pro-
tecting more than 8,000 miles of international land and
water boundaries;
Whereas, with the increase in drug-smuggling operations, the
Border Patrol has also been assigned additional interdic-
tion duties, and is the primary agency responsible for
drug interdiction between ports-of-entry;
Whereas Border Patrol agents have a dual role of protecting
the borders and enforcing immigration laws in a fair and
humane manner; and
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 128
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the treatment of religious
minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, and particularly the recent
arrests of members of that country’s Jewish community.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 8, 1999
Mr. SHERMAN (for himself, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. SMITH of New
Jersey, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr.
MARTINEZ, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. ROTH-
MAN, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. NADLER, and Mr. WEINER) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the treat-
ment of religious minorities in the Islamic Republic of
Iran, and particularly the recent arrests of members
of that country’s Jewish community.
Whereas 10 percent of the citizens of the Islamic Republic of
Iran are members of religious minority groups;
Whereas, according to the State Department and internation-
ally recognized human rights organizations, such as
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, reli-
gious minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran—includ-
ing Sunni Muslims, Baha’is, Christians, and Jews—have
HCON 122 RDS
Whereas the Border Patrol has a historic mission of firm
commitment to the enforcement of immigration laws, but
also one fraught with danger, as illustrated by the fact
that 86 agents and pilots have lost their lives in the line
of duty—6 in 1998 alone: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress recognizes the historical sig-
nificance of the United States Border Patrol’s founding
and its 75 years of service to our great Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives November 10,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 123
Commending 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
MAY 27, 1999
Mrs. TAUSCHER (for herself, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. BROWN of California,
Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´, Mr. SMITH of Washington,
Mr. FROST, Ms. LEE, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. SHOWS, Ms. ROS-
LEHTINEN, Ms. GRANGER, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. HOLDEN,
Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. BARTON of
Texas, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. DIXON, and Mr. SMITH of Texas) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending 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.
Æ
HR 4818 RFS 
That of the funds made available by this Act under the 
heading ‘‘Trade and Development Agency’’, not to exceed 
$4,000 shall be available for representation and entertain-
ment allowances: Provided further, That of the funds made 
available by this Act under the heading ‘‘Millennium Chal-
lenge Corporation’’, not to exceed $130,000 shall be avail-
able for representation and entertainment allowances. 
PROHIBITION ON TAXATION OF UNITED STATES 
ASSISTANCE 
SEC. 506. (a) PROHIBITION ON TAXATION.—None of 
the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available 
to provide assistance for a foreign country under a new 
bilateral agreement governing the terms and conditions 
under which such assistance is to be provided unless such 
agreement includes a provision stating that assistance pro-
vided by the United States shall be exempt from taxation, 
or reimbursed, by the foreign government, and the Sec-
retary of State shall expeditiously seek to negotiate 
amendments to existing bilateral agreements, as nec-
essary, to conform with this requirement. 
(b) REIMBURSEMENT
OF
FOREIGN
TAXES.—An 
amount equivalent to 200 percent of the total taxes as-
sessed during fiscal year 2005 on funds appropriated by 
this Act by a foreign government or entity against com-
modities financed under United States assistance pro-
grams for which funds are appropriated by this Act, either
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 124
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happi-
ness are truths we hold as self-evident;
Whereas all Americans are entitled to the equal protection of
law;
Whereas Americans of Asian ancestry have made profound
contributions to American life, including the arts, our
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economy, education, the sciences, technology, politics, and
sports, among others;
Whereas Americans of Asian ancestry have demonstrated
their patriotism by honorably serving to defend the
United States in times of armed conflict, from the Civil
War to the present; and
Whereas due to recent allegations of espionage and illegal
campaign financing, the loyalty and probity of Americans
of Asian ancestry has been questioned: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) no Member of Congress or any other Amer-
ican should generalize or stereotype the actions of an
individual to an entire group of people;
(2) Americans of Asian ancestry are entitled to
all rights and privileges afforded to all Americans;
and
(3) the Attorney General, the Secretary of En-
ergy, and the Commissioner of the Equal Employ-
ment Opportunity Commission should, within their
respective jurisdictions, vigorously enforce the secu-
rity of America’s national laboratories and inves-
•HCON 124 EH
tigate all allegations of discrimination in public or
private workplaces.
Passed the House of Representatives November 2,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 124
Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to recent allegations of espio-
nage and illegal campaign financing that have brought into question
the loyalty and probity of Americans of Asian ancestry.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 27, 1999
Mr. WU (for himself, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. BONIOR, Mr.
BROWN of Ohio, Mr. CLAY, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. COX, Mr. DICKS, Mr.
FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. HOLT, Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr.
LARSON, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Ms.
PELOSI, Mr. STARK, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mr. WYNN) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to recent alle-
gations of espionage and illegal campaign financing that
have brought into question the loyalty and probity of
Americans of Asian ancestry.
Whereas the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happi-
ness are truths we hold as self-evident;
Whereas all Americans are entitled to the equal protection of
law;
Whereas Americans of Asian ancestry have made profound
contributions to American life, including the arts, our
•HCON 124 IH
economy, education, the sciences, technology, politics, and
sports, among others;
Whereas Americans of Asian ancestry have demonstrated
their patriotism by honorably serving to defend the
United States in times of armed conflict, from the Civil
War to the present; and
Whereas due to recent allegations of espionage and illegal
campaign financing, the loyalty and probity of Americans
of Asian ancestry has been questioned: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) no Member of Congress or any other Amer-
ican should generalize or stereotype the actions of an
individual to an entire group of people;
(2) Americans of Asian ancestry are entitled to
all rights and privileges afforded to all Americans;
and
(3) the Attorney General, the Secretary of En-
ergy, and the Commissioner of the Equal Employ-
ment Opportunity Commission should, within their
respective jurisdictions, vigorously enforce the secu-
rity of America’s national laboratories and inves-
tigate all allegations of discrimination in public or
private workplaces.
Æ
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 124
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 3, 1999
Received
NOVEMBER 19, 1999
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to recent alle-
gations of espionage and illegal campaign financing that
have brought into question the loyalty and probity of
Americans of Asian ancestry.
Whereas the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happi-
ness are truths we hold as self-evident;
Whereas all Americans are entitled to the equal protection of
law;
Whereas Americans of Asian ancestry have made profound
contributions to American life, including the arts, our
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economy, education, the sciences, technology, politics, and
sports, among others;
Whereas Americans of Asian ancestry have demonstrated
their patriotism by honorably serving to defend the
United States in times of armed conflict, from the Civil
War to the present; and
Whereas due to recent allegations of espionage and illegal
campaign financing, the loyalty and probity of Americans
of Asian ancestry has been questioned: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) no Member of Congress or any other Amer-
ican should generalize or stereotype the actions of an
individual to an entire group of people;
(2) Americans of Asian ancestry are entitled to
all rights and privileges afforded to all Americans;
and
(3) the Attorney General, the Secretary of En-
ergy, and the Commissioner of the Equal Employ-
ment Opportunity Commission should, within their
respective jurisdictions, vigorously enforce the secu-
rity of America’s national laboratories and inves-
HCON 124 RFS
tigate all allegations of discrimination in public or
private workplaces.
Passed the House of Representatives November 2,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.