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109th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 374
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 16, 2006
Mr. Frist (for himself and Mr. Reid) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
To authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in United States of America v. David Hossein Safavian.
Whereas, in the case of United States of America v. David Hossein Safavian, Crim. No. 05–370, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, testimony and documents have been requested from Bryan D. Parker, an employee on the staff of the Committee on Indian Affairs;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities;
Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistently with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
That Bryan D. Parker, and any other employee of the Committee on Indian Affairs from whom testimony or the production of documents may be required, are authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of United States of America v. David Hossein Safavian, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Bryan D. Parker, and any other Members, officers, or employees of the Senate, in connection with the testimony and document production authorized in section one of this resolution.