S614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 26, 2005 peaceful demonstrations in Kiev and else- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- PROGRAM where to protest the unfair election and the resentatives concurring), That Congress— declaration by the Ukrainian Central Elec- (1) commends the people and Government Mr. MCCONNELL. On Monday, the tion Commission that Viktor Yanukovich of Ukraine for their commitment to democ- Senate will be in a period of morning had won a majority of the votes; racy and their determination to end the po- business. It is our hope we will be able Whereas, on November 25, 2004, the Ukrain- litical crisis in that country in a peaceful to consider any nominations available ian Supreme Court blocked the publication and democratic manner; for Senate action. The nomination of of the official runoff election results thus (2) congratulates the people and Govern- Samuel Bodman was reported earlier preventing the inauguration of the next ment of Ukraine for ensuring a free and fair today by the Energy and Natural Re- president of Ukraine until the Supreme runoff presidential election which represents sources Committee. We hope that nom- Court examined the reports of voter fraud; the true choice of the Ukrainian people; (3) congratulates Viktor Yushchenko on ination can be cleared for action on Whereas on November 27, 2004, the Par- Monday. We have no requests for a roll- liament of Ukraine passed a resolution de- his election as President of Ukraine; claring that there were violations of law dur- (4) applauds the Ukrainian presidential call vote on the Bodman nomination. ing the runoff presidential election on No- candidates, the European Union and other Therefore, rollcall votes are not antici- vember 21, 2004, and that the results of the European representatives, and the United pated during Monday’s session. election did not reflect the will of the States Government for the role they played Also, earlier today, Chairman SPEC- Ukrainian people; in helping to find a peaceful resolution of the TER and the Judiciary Committee re- crisis; Whereas on December 1, 2004, the Par- ported out the nomination of Alberto (5) acknowledges and welcomes the strong liament of Ukraine passed a no confidence relationship formed between the United Gonzales to be Attorney General. We motion regarding the government of Prime States and Ukraine and expresses its strong will consider that nomination, as well, Minister Viktor Yanukovich; and continuing support for the efforts of the next week. Whereas European mediators and current Ukrainian people and the new Government of f Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma began Ukraine to establish a full democracy, the discussions on December 1, 2004, to attempt rule of law, and respect for human rights; to work out a resolution to the standoff be- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 1 P.M., and MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2005 tween the supporters of both presidential (6) pledges its assistance to the strength- candidates; ening of a fully free and open democratic Mr. MCCONNELL. Therefore, if there Whereas on December 3, 2004, the Ukrain- system in Ukraine, the creation of a pros- is no further business to come before ian Supreme Court ruled that the runoff perous free market economy in Ukraine, the the Senate, I ask unanimous consent presidential election on November 21, 2004, reaffirmation of Ukraine’s independence and was invalid and ordered a new presidential the Senate stand in adjournment under territorial sovereignty, and Ukraine’s full in- the provisions of H. Con. Res. 21. election to take place on December 26, 2004; tegration into the international community Whereas on December 8, 2004, the Par- of democracies. There being no objection, the Senate, liament of Ukraine passed laws to reform the at 5:30 p.m., adjourned until Monday, Ukrainian electoral process, including to re- f January 31, 2005, at 1 p.m. constitute the Ukrainian Central Election Commission, and to close loopholes for fraud ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY f 31, 2005 in preparation for a new presidential elec- CONFIRMATIONS tion; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Whereas on December 26, 2004, the people of Executive nominations confirmed by ask unanimous consent that when the Ukraine again went to the polls to elect the the Senate Wednesday, January 26, Senate completes its business today, it next president of Ukraine in what the con- 2005: sensus of domestic and international observ- adjourn under the provisions of H. Con. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ers declared as a more democratic, trans- Res. 21 until 1 p.m. on Monday, Janu- parent, and fair election process with fewer ary 31. I further ask that following the CONDOLEEZZA RICE, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE SEC- RETARY OF STATE. problems than the previous two rounds; prayer and pledge, the morning hour be DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Whereas on January 10, 2005, the election deemed expired, the Journal of pro- victory of opposition leader Viktor JIM NICHOLSON, OF COLORADO, TO BE SECRETARY OF ceedings be approved to date, the time VETERANS AFFAIRS. Yushchenko was certified by the Ukrainian for the two leaders be reserved, and Central Election Commission; and DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES there then be a period of morning busi- Whereas the runoff presidential election on MICHAEL O. LEAVITT, OF UTAH, TO BE SECRETARY OF December 26, 2004, signifies a turning point ness with Senators permitted to speak HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. for Ukraine which offers new hope and oppor- for up to 10 minutes each. THE ABOVE NOMINATION WAS APPROVED SUBJECT TO The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE NOMINEE’S COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- tunity to the people of Ukraine: Now, there- QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY fore, be it objection, it is so ordered. CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.

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