S142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 25, 2006 Whereas the University of Texas now owns right of free political exchange. I am S. RES. 353 the longest-active winning streak in the Na- hopeful that today’s action represents Whereas the United States affirms its sup- tion at 20 games; progress and a greater commitment to port and respect for the welfare, human Whereas, under the leadership of Coach human rights and civil society on the rights and dignity of the people of Cambodia; Mack Brown, the Longhorns claimed the Big Whereas, under the leadership of Prime 12 Conference South Division title, won the part of the ruling authority. In recent months, we have had cause Minister Hun Sen, the Government of Cam- Big 12 Conference championship, and earned bodia has engaged in a systematic campaign their eighth consecutive bowl game berth; for alarm that the Government of Cam- to undermine the democratic opposition, sti- Whereas the Longhorns boast seven All- bodia is engaged in a campaign of po- fle critics of the Government, and silence Americans, including Will Allen, Justin litical persecution and intimidation. and intimidate civil society in Cambodia; Blalock, Aaron Harris, Michael Huff, Jona- Prime Minister Hun Sen and his appa- Whereas, despite constitutional guarantees than Scott, Rodrigue Wright, and Vince ratus have consistently and blatantly of freedom of expression and association in Young; violated basic democratic principles, Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Whereas quarterback Vince Young—a the rule of law, and human rights as Government of Cambodia have consistently Heisman Trophy finalist, recipient of the and blatantly violated basic democratic Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award, enshrined in the Cambodian Constitu- principles, the rule of law, and human rights and the Maxwell Award winner—was named tion. in Cambodia; the Most Valuable Player of the Rose Bowl; Tonight, the Senate stands unified in Whereas the United States, the United Na- Whereas, Vince Young scored three touch- calling upon Prime Minister Sen and tions, and other international donors have downs and gained 467 total yards in the the government of Cambodia: To im- publicly expressed concern with Prime Min- championship game, and he became the first mediately cease and desist from its ister Hun Sen’s authoritarian conduct (in- player in NCAA history to rush for more systematic campaign to undermine de- cluding inappropriate influence and control than 1,000 yards and pass for more than 3,000 over the judiciary) and the official corrup- in the same season; mocracy, the rule of law, and human tion and climate of impunity that exist in Whereas the Longhorns were captained by rights; to immediately release all po- Cambodia today; Ahmard Hall, David Thomas, Rodrique litical prisoners and drop all politically Whereas evidence of the campaign to un- Wright, and Vince Young at the Rose Bowl; motivated charges against opponents dermine the democratic opposition in Cam- Whereas Ahmard Hall, the male 2005 Big 12 of the government; and to demonstrate bodia is found in the revocation of par- Sportsperson of the Year, served his country through word and deed the govern- liamentary immunity of opposition leaders as a Sergeant in the United States Marine ment’s commitment to democracy, the Sam Rainsy, Chea Poch, and Cheam Channy, Corps for four years—serving tours in Kosovo and the 7-year prison sentence of Cheam rule of law, and human rights; Channy for allegedly forming ‘‘a secret army and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghani- We also call upon the King of Cam- stan—prior to joining the team as a walk-on to overthrow the government’’ and 18-month in 2003 and ultimately rising to the position bodia to play a more active and con- sentence in absentia of Sam Rainsy on of starting fullback and team captain; structive role in protecting the con- charges of allegedly defaming Prime Min- Whereas the entire Longhorns team should stitutional rights of Cambodian citi- ister Hun Sen; be commended for its inspirational work, de- zens. And we urge international donors Whereas evidence of the campaign to stifle termination, and success; and multilateral organizations, includ- critics of the Government of Cambodia is Whereas the University of Texas at Austin ing the World Bank, the Asian Develop- found in the detention and charges of crimi- has a long tradition of athletic and academic nal defamation of radio journalist Mom ment Bank, and the United Nations, to Sonando and Rong Chhum, president of the excellence; and hold the Prime Minister and his gov- Whereas the Longhorns have brought great Cambodian Independent Teachers Associa- honor to themselves, their university, and ernment fully accountable for actions tion; the great State of Texas: Now, therefore, be that undermine the investment of Whereas the decision by Prime Minister it international donors in the democratic Hun Sen and the Government of Cambodia Resolved, That the Senate— and economic development of Cam- on January 25, 2006, to drop all charges (1) commends the University of Texas at bodia. against Mom Sonando, Rong Chhum, Kem Sokha, and Pa Nguon is a welcome step, but Austin Longhorns football team for winning I would like to thank Senator the 2005 Bowl Championship Series national does little to alleviate the underlying cli- MCCONNELL and Senator MCCAIN for mate of intimidation in Cambodia; championship; their leadership and commitment to (2) congratulates the team for completing Whereas evidence of the campaign to si- an undefeated, 13–0 season; and the people of Cambodia. They deserve lence and intimidate civil society is found in (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to special recognition for their unflagging the arrest and detention of human rights ac- make available to the University of Texas at support. tivist Kem Sokha, Yeng Virak, and Pa Austin an enrolled copy of this resolution for Let me close with a report today in Nguon on charges of criminal defamation; appropriate display. the International Herald Tribune. At a Whereas other champions of democracy in Cambodia, including former parliamentarian f recent gathering of 800 impoverished Om Radsady and labor leader Chea Vichea, farmers and townspeople in a village were brutally murdered in Cambodia, and no CONCERN FOR JUSTICE IN south of the capitol of Phnom Penh, an one has been brought to justice for commit- CAMBODIA elderly Cambodian woman asked: ting these heinous crimes; Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask I have a question for government. You talk Whereas Cambodia is a donor dependant unanimous consent the Senate now about democracy, but how much right do the country, and more than $2,000,000,000 has proceed to the consideration of Senate people of Cambodia have to speak out? If we been invested by donors in the democratic development of that country; and Resolution 353, which was submitted speak out, will we be arrested like Kem Sokha? Whereas the current atmosphere of intimi- earlier today. dation and fear calls into question the viabil- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I put that question to Prime Minister ity of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal: Now, clerk will report the resolution by Hun Sen. Will the people be allowed to therefore, be it title. speak out as free citizens in an open Resolved, That the Senate— The legislative clerk read as follows: and just democracy? The people of (1) affirms the support and respect of the United States for the welfare, human rights, The resolution (S. Res. 353) expressing con- Cambodia want to know. And on their behalf, the U.S. Senate demands an an- and dignity of the people of Cambodia; cern with the deliberate undermining of (2) calls on Prime Minister Hun Sen and democratic freedoms and justice in Cam- swer. the Government of Cambodia to immediately bodia by Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask cease and desist from its systematic cam- Government of Cambodia. unanimous consent the resolution be paign to undermine democracy, the rule of There being no objection, the Senate agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, law, and human rights in Cambodia; proceeded to consider the resolution. and the motion to reconsider be laid (3) calls on Prime Minister Hun Sen and Mr. FRIST. Today, the Prime Min- upon the table. the Government of Cambodia to immediately ister of Cambodia dropped the criminal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without release all political prisoners and drop all defamation lawsuits against five gov- objection, it is so ordered. politically motivated charges against oppo- ernment critics and human rights ad- nents of the government; The resolution (S. Res. 353) was (4) calls on Prime Minister Hun Sen and vocates. agreed to. the Government of Cambodia to demonstrate Along with the administration, I wel- The preamble was agreed to. through words and deed the government’s come the Prime Minister’s decision and The resolution, with its preamble, commitment to democracy, the rule of law, applaud his efforts to recognize the reads as follows: and human rights in Cambodia;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:00 Feb 06, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S25JA6.REC S25JA6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 25, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S143 (5) calls upon the King of Cambodia to play ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION a more active and constructive role in pro- JANUARY 26, 2006 THOMAS J. BARRETT, OF ALASKA, TO BE ADMINIS- tecting the constitutional rights of all Cam- TRATOR OF THE PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS bodian citizens; and Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- (6) urges international donors and multi- unanimous consent when the Senate TATION. (NEW POSITION) lateral organizations, including the World completes its business today, it stand THE JUDICIARY Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the in adjournment until 9:45 p.m. on BRETT M. KAVANAUGH, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNITED United Nations, to hold Prime Minister Hun Thursday, January 26; I further ask STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- Sen and the Government of Cambodia fully BIA CIRCUIT, VICE LAURENCE H. SILBERMAN, RETIRED. that following the prayer and pledge, MICHAEL A. CHAGARES, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE accountable for actions that undermine the the morning hour be deemed expired, UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE THIRD CIR- investment of international donors in the CUIT, VICE MICHAEL CHERTOFF, RESIGNED. democratic and economic development of the Journal of proceedings be approved VANESSA LYNNE BRYANT, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE to date, the time for the two leaders be UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF Cambodia. CONNECTICUT, VICE DOMINIC J. SQUARTRITO, RETIRED. reserved, and the Senate then proceed RENEE MARIE BUMB, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED f to executive session and resume consid- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY, VICE WILLIAM H. WALLS, RETIRED. APPOINTMENTS eration of the nomination of Samuel BRIAN M. COGAN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED STATES Alito to be an Associate Justice of the DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW The PRESIDING OFFICER. The YORK, VICE FREDERIC BLOCK, RETIRED. Supreme Court of the United States as THOMAS M. GOLDEN, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, under the previous order. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a)(1) and DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE FRANKLIN VAN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ANTWERPEN, ELEVATED. 4355(a)(2), appoints the following Sen- objection, it is so ordered. ANDREW J. GUILFORD, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED ators to the Board of Visitors of the STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT f OF CALIFORNIA, VICE DICKRAN M. TEVRIZIAN, JR., RE- U.S. Military Academy: the Senator TIRED. from Maine, Ms COLLINS, designated by PROGRAM NOEL LAWRENCE HILLMAN, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF the Chairman of the Committee on Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today we NEW JERSEY, VICE WILLIAM G. BASSLER, RETIRED. Armed Services; the Senator from GRAY HAMPTON MILLER, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED have had a full day of debate on the STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT Texas, Mrs. HUTCHISON, from the Com- nomination of Judge Alito for the Su- OF TEXAS, VICE EWING WERLEIN, JR., RETIRED. mittee on Appropriations; the Senator SUSAN DAVIS WIGENTON, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE preme Court. This all-important debate UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF from Rhode Island, Mr. REED, At will continue tomorrow and the bal- NEW JERSEY, VICE JOHN W. BISSELL, RETIRED. Large; and the Senator from Louisiana, S. PAMELA GRAY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO ance of the week. Tomorrow, we will BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Ms. LANDRIEU, from the Committee on again be alternating hour time blocks THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN Appropriations. for Members to speak, with the Demo- YEARS, VICE SUSAN REBECCA HOLMES, RETIRED. The Chair, on behalf of the Vice cratic side speaking from 10 until 11 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE President, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. and the majority from 11 to 12 and al- STEVEN G. BRADBURY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN AS- 6968(a)(1) and 6968(a)(2), appoints the SISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICE JACK LANDMAN ternating back and forth throughout GOLDSMITH III, RESIGNED. following Senators to the Board of the day. Members are encouraged to DEPARTMENT OF STATE Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy: use this time to make their state- The Senator from Arizona, Mr. RAJKUMAR CHELLARAJ, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSIST- ments. As the majority leader an- ANT SECRETARY OF STATE (ADMINISTRATION), VICE MCCAIN, designated by the Chairman of nounced earlier today, we are hoping WILLIAM A. EATON, RESIGNED. the Committee on Armed Services; the RICHARD T. MILLER, OF TEXAS, TO BE REPRESENTA- we can work toward a time certain for TIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON THE ECO- Senator from Mississippi, Mr. COCHRAN, a vote on the Alito nomination and NOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NATIONS, from the Committee on Appropria- WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR. will notify Members so they can plan RICHARD T. MILLER, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ALTERNATE tions; the Senator from Maryland, Mr. their schedules accordingly. REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SARBANES, At Large; and the Senator TO THE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE f UNITED NATIONS DURING HIS TENURE OF SERVICE AS from Maryland, Ms. MIKULSKI, from the REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Committee on Appropriations. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:45 ON THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL OF THE UNITED The Chair, on behalf of the Vice TOMORROW NATIONS. President, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, if there is IN THE COAST GUARD 9355(a)(1) and 9355(a)(2), appoints the no further business to come before the THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- MENT AS COMMANDANT OF THE UNITED STATES COAST following Senators to the Board of Senate, I ask unanimous consent the GUARD AND TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14, Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Acad- Senate stand in adjournment under the U.S.C., SECTION 44: emy: the Senator from Colorado, Mr. previous order. To be admiral ALLARD, designated by the Chairman of There being no objection, the Senate, VICE ADM. THAD W. ALLEN, 0000 the Committee on Armed Services; the at 8:06 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, IN THE ARMY Senator from Idaho, Mr. CRAIG, from January 26, 2006, at 9:45 a.m. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT the Committee on Appropriations; the f IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE RANK INDICATED Senator from Arkansas, Mr. PRYOR, At WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND Large; and the Senator from South Da- NOMINATIONS RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: kota, Mr. JOHNSON, from the Com- Executive nominations received by To be lieutenant general mittee on Appropriations. the Senate January 25, 2006: LT. GEN. THOMAS F. METZ, 0000

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