H.Res. 177House108th Congress (2003-2005)Passed Congress

Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 23, 2003 • 6:59 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

April 3, 2003

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Foreign Affairs Committee

April 3, 2003

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Foreign Affairs Committee

June 4, 2003

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

June 4, 2003

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Foreign Affairs Committee

June 4, 2003

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Foreign Affairs Committee

June 12, 2003

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Foreign Affairs Committee

June 12, 2003

HouseFloor

Mr. Green (WI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

June 23, 2003 • 2:14 PM

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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5669-5671)

June 23, 2003 • 2:15 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 177.

June 23, 2003 • 2:15 PM

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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

June 23, 2003 • 2:21 PM

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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5680-5681)

June 23, 2003 • 6:52 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 298).(text: CR H5669-5670)

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June 23, 2003 • 6:59 PM

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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 298). (text: CR H5669-5670)

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June 23, 2003 • 6:59 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 23, 2003 • 6:59 PM

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HOUSE

Roll Call Available

June 23, 2003 at 7:00 PM

On motion to suspend the rules and agree, as amended

Majority required: 2/3 (66.7%)

Passed

380 - 0

Floor Debate

10 members

What members said about H.Res. 177 on the floor

4 Republicans6 Democrats

Rep. Adam SmithD-WA-9 · Jul 25, 2003

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 227: H. Res. 159. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable vote on…

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 227: H. Res. 159. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable vote on rollcall No. 228: H. Res. 195. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 229: H.R. 1465. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 230: S. 222. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 231: S. 273. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 232: S. 763. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 233: H. Amdt. to H. J. Res. 4. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 234: Final passage of H. J. Res. 4. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 235: Motion to suspend the rules and pass H. Res. 231. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 236: on agreeing to H. Res. 257. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 237: Motion to suspend the rules and pass H. Res. 177. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 238: Motion to suspend the rules and pass H. Res. 201. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 239: H.R. 1954. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 240: H. Amdt. 154 to H.R. 760. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 241: Motion to Recommit to H.R. 760. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 242: final passage of H.R. 760. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 243: On Ordering the Previous Question for H. Res. 256. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 244: H. Res. 258. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 245: H. Res. 258. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 246: on passage of H.R. 1474. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 247: S. 222. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 248: S. 273. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 249: H.R. 1610. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 250: H. Con Res. 162. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 251: S. 763. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 252: H. Res. 263 to H.R. 2143. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 253: H. Res. 263 to H.R. 2143. Had I been present, I would have voted ``No.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 254: H. Amdt. 159 to H.R. 2143. Had I been present, I would have voted ``No.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 255: Passage of H.R 2143. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 256: H. Res. 252: Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 257: On ordering the previous question for H.R. 2115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 258: On agreeing to the rule for H.R. 2115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 259: On passage of H. Con. Res. 110. Had I been present I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 260: On passage of H.R. 1320. Had I been present I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 261: H.R. 2350. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 262: H. Amdt. 5 to H.R. 2115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 263: H. Amdt. 4 to H.R. 2115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 264: On passage of H.R. 2115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 265: H. Res. 269 to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 266: H. Res. 269 to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 268: H. Amdt.

168 to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 269: H. Amdt. 169 to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 270: H. Amdt. 170 to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 271: Motion to Recommit to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 272: Passage of H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 273: H. Res. 270 to H.R 1308. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 274: Rule for H.R. 1308. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 275: Motion to Instruct Conferees H.R. 1308. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 276: H.R. 2254. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 277: H. Con. Res. 220. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 278: S. 703. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 279: H. Res. 276. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 280: H. Res. 171. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 281: Passage of H.R. 658. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 282: S. 342. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 283: Passage of S. Con. Res. 43. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 284: Previous Question to H. Res. 281. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 285: H. Res. 281 to H.R 8. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 286: Approving the Journal. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 287: H. Amdt. 171 to H.R. 8. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 288: Passage of H.R. 8. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 289: H. Res. 283 to H.R. 660. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 290: H. Res. 283 to H.R. 660. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 291: H. Amdt. 172 to H.R. 1528. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 292: Motion to Recommit H.R. 1528. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 293: Passage of H.R. 1528. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 294: Kind amendment to H.R. 660. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 295: On motion to recommit with instructions to H.R. 660. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 296: On final passage to H.R. 660. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 297: H. Res. 264. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 298: H. Res. 177. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 299: H. Con. Res. 209. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 300: Passage of H.R. 2465. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 301: Previous Question to H. Res. 293. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 302: Agreeing to H. Res. 293. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 303: Passage of H.R. 923. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 304: H.R. 1460. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 305: On sustaining the ruling of the chair on H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 306: Sustain ruling of the chair on H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 307: H. Amdt. 176 to H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 308: H. Amdt. 183 to H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 309: H. Amdt. 188 to H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 310: Passage of H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 311: Passage to H.R. 1416. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 312: S. 858. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 313: H.R. 2474. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 314: H. J. Res. 49. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 315: H. Con. Res. 49. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 316: H. Res. 199. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 317: H. Res. 294. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 318: On the Hastings amendment to H.R. 2417. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 319: On the Kucinich amendment to H.R. 2417. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 320: On the Lee amendment to H.R. 2417. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 321: H. Res. 299 to H.R. 1 and H.R. 2596. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 322: H. Res. 299 to H.R. 1 and H.R. 2596. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 323: H. Res. 297 to H.R. 1 and H.R. 2596. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 324: Ordering the previous question on H. Res. 298. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 325: Passage of H.R. 2559. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 326: Passage of H. Res. 277. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 327: On approval of the Journal. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 328: H.R. 2596. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 330: H. Amdt.

197 to H.R. 1. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 331: Motion to recommit with instructions to H.R. 1. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 332: Final passage of H.R. 1. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no''.

Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 333: On passage of H.R. 2417. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Rep. Mark GreenR-WI-8 · Jun 23, 2003

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 177) commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition, as amended.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, there are many reasons for us to agree to this resolution and to commend the people and the Government of Kenya. First and foremost, just months ago Kenya conducted historic national elections. Historic because they were nonviolent and free and fair. People of Kenya rose up and rejected a trend of unfair antidemocratic elections that have marred not just Kenya but far too many countries and elections on that continent.

As a firsthand observer of those elections, I can testify to the determination that so many Kenyans and so many nongovernmental organizations showed in building a process for voter registration and voter education and ballot security that is commendable. Secondly, Mr. Speaker, we should commend Kenya for what those elections were all about. The now president, recently elected President Mwai Kibaki and his party won the presidency and the majority of the Kenya Parliament on a platform of rooting out corruption and reforming the government process and just as importantly offering the nation and the Kenyan people free primary school education. This platform was not only popular, obviously, but it was the right thing to do. It is a crucial part of a prescription for a brighter future for a country and a people of enormous potential. And while the new administration is young, it seems determined to follow through on its pledges.

The third reason, Kenya is a crucial ally and a good friend to America. We have a military access agreement with the government of Kenya. Kenya is a staunch ally and friend even though it is located in a troubled region; and as we all know vividly and tragically, Kenya has been the site of horrible and deadly acts of terrorism aimed at Western interests. Just last week we praised and thanked Kenya for its handling of the many refugees who have fled from Kenya's troubled neighbors.

Mr. Speaker, I ask that we commend Kenya for its successful elections and its announced plans to attack corruption and its plans to extend basic education. I ask that we thank Kenya for its commitment to fighting terrorism shoulder to shoulder with the United States, and I ask that we encourage Kenya to follow through in its promising first steps since the administration took over. The future can be right, it can be bright, and it can be uplifting if they follow through on what they have started.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, first I would like to thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos) for his gracious and kind words.

Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance my time.

Rep. Sheila Jackson LeeD-TX-18 · Jun 23, 2003

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 177 which commends the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting fair elections and maintaining a civil democracy. Kenya, once a nation ripe with…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 177 which commends the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting fair elections and maintaining a civil democracy.

Kenya, once a nation ripe with political corruption and intertribal conflict, has now established itself as an embodiment of democratic principle. Prior to the elections held in 2002, Kenya's system of government was used primarily as a means through which to achieve personal gain rather than the development of policies designed for the public good. The retirement of Daniel Arap Moi, after serving as president for two decades, ushered in a new beginning for Kenya's quest for political stability and overall sustainability. While intense power struggles and backroom deals among various political affiliations once permeated Kenya's government, the fair election of President Kibaki has given way to nation of openness and tolerance of different political ideologies within the scope of a diverse nation.

The peaceful transition of power has enabled Kenya to take on a more prominent position in the global community. Kenya has served an important role in fostering regional stability in the Horn of Africa. Kenya has invested a great deal of energy and resources in supporting the ongoing negotiations aimed at putting an end to the seemingly endless civil war being waged in Sudan. As the third largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya has the potential to become one of the most influential countries in Africa.

Today Kenya remains a high priority for U.S. foreign policy interests. Kenya has remained a consistent supporter of U.S. efforts to combat terrorism on a global scale. However the U.S. should not simply reduce its partnership with Kenya to that of military and security concerns. Rather we should use this time of political calm to expand our range of interest to issues of human rights, democratization, and economic accountability. International donor agencies continue to fund a wide range of programs throughout the country as it is seen as nation of great possibility for economic growth and development. Research institutions, like the Center for Disease Control & Prevention, have made considerable investments in Kenya's public health system. Kenya's peaceful democratic transition has served as a humanitarian platform that other countries may be able to emulate. This point in time is a particularly critical juncture for Kenya. It will be important for Kenya to maintain its newfound sense of democracy as it attempts to sustain both its political as well as its economic stability.

Therefore I stand in solidarity with my colleagues in support of H. Res. 177 in hopes that Kenya continues along the path toward a peaceful democratic state.

Rep. Tom LantosD-CA-12 · Jun 23, 2003

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this resolution. First, I want to thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Green), my good friend and…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this resolution. First, I want to thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Green), my good friend and colleague, a distinguished member of the Committee on International Relations who has brought special expertise on Africa to our committee, for introducing this resolution which draws attention to the highly successful elections held recently in Kenya.

Kenya, Mr. Speaker, has traveled a bumpy road as an emerging democracy and has struggled with corruption, ethnic politics and questionable elections. It sounds like some other countries we know. Yet throughout its 40 years of independence, the Kenyan people have kept the dream of democracy alive, strived to build strong civic institutions, and upheld the ideals of democracy; and now this has paid off.

Mr. Speaker, Kenya is one of our strongest allies in our global war against terrorism, and it has paid a very high price. Many civilian lives were taken in the attacks on our embassy in Nairobi and a major tourist hotel. May I mention parenthetically, Mr. Speaker, that just this past weekend we were again forced to close our embassy in Nairobi, our new embassy because of terrorist threats.

The Kenyan economy, which is so heavily based on tourism, has suffered enormously. Yet the government of Kenya remains a staunch ally in our global fight against terrorism, a democracy in the face of this vulnerability.

Mr. Speaker, our resolution puts the U.S. Congress on record, supporting the people and the leaders of Kenya as they strive to build their democracy. They are on the right track. I hope, Mr. Speaker, that congressional support does not end with this resolution. Kenya continues to need our assistance in consolidating its democracy. The country needs our help in preventing future terrorist attacks and in rebuilding their tourism industry. I urge all of our colleagues to support H. Res. 177.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Rep. Jim KolbeR-AZ-8 · Jun 24, 2003

Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I was unavoidably detained and missed votes on the following measures: 1. H. Res. 264--Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Algeria on…

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Rep. John SullivanR-OK-1 · Jun 27, 2003

Mr. Speaker, due to events beyond my control I was unable to be present for the following rollcall votes. Had I been able to submit my votes, they would have been as follows: Rollcall vote No. 297 on…

Rep. James R. LangevinD-RI-2 · Jun 23, 2003

Mr. Speaker, this evening, I was unavoidably detained and unable to vote on the following measures: H. Res. 264 (rollcall vote 297); H. Res. 177 (rollcall vote 298); H. Con. Res. 209 (rollcall vote…

Rep. Ernie FletcherR-KY-6 · Jun 23, 2003

Mr. Speaker, on Monday, June 23, 2003, I was unavoidably detained due to commercial plane mechanical problems. Had I been present for rollcall vote Nos. 297, 298, 299, and 300 I would have voted the…

Rep. Carolyn C. KilpatrickD-MI-13 · Jun 23, 2003

Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained today. Had I been present for legislative business, I would have voted ``yea'' on the following measures under consideration of suspension of the rules, H.…

Rep. Michael M. HondaD-CA-15 · Jun 23, 2003

Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 298, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''

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Engrossed in HouseIssued June 23, 2003

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 177 Engrossed in House (EH)]

In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

June 23, 2003.
Whereas on December 27, 2002, the Republic of Kenya successfully held
presidential, parliamentary, and local elections;
Whereas these elections were widely praised by objective international observers
as free and fair;
Whereas the Department of State stated that with these elections the Kenyan
people ``have made a strong demonstration of their democratic commitment
and established an important example for the region and for the world'';
Whereas the European Union stated that ``the overall conduct of the elections
constitutes an example for other countries in the region'';
Whereas these elections signal a major step forward for Kenyan democracy,
particularly when compared with other elections held in Kenya since it
became an independent state in 1963;
Whereas the transition of power put in motion by these elections culminated on
December 30, 2002, when former President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi
peaceably transferred the Kenyan presidency to President Mwai Kibaki;
and
Whereas these elections and the subsequent transfer of power from leader to
leader represent the birth of a successful new democracy in Kenya: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) commends the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free
and fair elections, and the Government of Kenya for its successful
completion of a peaceful and orderly transition of power;
(2) expresses its desire to see this new democracy in Kenya continue
to thrive, as it has in the months following the 2002 elections;
(3) urges other African countries to look to Kenya as an example of
a working democracy in action and to follow the example set by the
people of Kenya during this recent election process;
(4) reaffirms the friendship that exists between the people of the
United States and people of Kenya, as two nations bound together by the
shared values of democracy;
(5) offers its commitment to working to ensure democracy is able to
grow and flourish as Kenya moves into the challenging future that lies
ahead; and
(6) commends the Government of Kenya for its commitment and concrete
steps taken--
(A) to strengthen democracy, human rights and the rule of
law;
(B) to combat corruption;
(C) to provide free and universal primary education;
(D) to fight against HIV/AIDS; and
(E) to support the United States in the war on terrorism.
Attest:

Clerk.