Consideration of Miscellaneous Bills and Resolutions: Markup Before the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundredth Congress

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Page 313 - The bitter reaction against this capricious method of imprisonment was one of the prime causes of the French Revolution; and the Declaration of the Rights of Man...
Page 267 - Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read. Chairman FASCELL.
Page 319 - BONKEB) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION To encourage increased international cooperation to protect biological diversity.
Page 372 - Mr. .-.—, submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the promotion of democracy in the Republic of Panama.
Page 313 - ... the United States, marking the opening chapter of the French Revolution and the concluding chapter of the American Revolution; Whereas on July 14, 1789, the people of France liberated the hated Bastille prison, thus signifying the triumph of liberty over tyranny; Whereas within a period of 31 days, the National Assembly of France approved the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen on August 26, 1789, and the Congress of the United States approved the Bill of Rights on September 25,...
Page 406 - Without objection, further reading of the bill will be dispensed with, printed in the record in full, and open for amendment. The chair understands that Mr.
Page 311 - Those in favor, signify by saying aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. The amendment is agreed to.
Page 201 - I am for it, because I hope to see the day when the American flag will float over every square foot of the British North American possessions clear to the north pole!
Page 204 - GEJDENSON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION To prohibit the proposed sale of F-5E/F aircraft to Honduras. 1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States...
Page 52 - HAMILTON (by request) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on A BILL To authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries.

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