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“CORRECTION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 2002 AT PAGE 7885” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H8038 on Oct. 24, 2002.
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CORRECTION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 2002 AT
PAGE 7885
The incorrect versions of the following resolution were inadvertently printed. The correct engrossed versions are as follows:
H. Con. Res. 486
Whereas over 30,300 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year in the United States;
Whereas the mortality rate for pancreatic cancer is 99 percent, the highest of any cancer;
Whereas pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cause of cancer death for men and women in the United States;
Whereas there are no early detection methods and minimal treatment options for pancreatic cancer;
Whereas when symptoms of pancreatic cancer generally present themselves, it is too late for an optimistic prognosis, and the average survival rate of those diagnosed with metastasis disease is only 3 to 6 months;
Whereas pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by age, gender, or race, and only 4 percent of patients survive beyond 5 years;
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the only national advocacy organization for pancreatic cancer patients, facilitates awareness, patient support, professional education, and advocacy for pancreatic cancer research funding, with a view to ultimately developing a cure for pancreatic cancer; and
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has requested that the Congress designate November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the Nation about pancreatic cancer and the need for research funding, early detection methods, effective treatments, and prevention programs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress supports the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
H.Res. 410
Whereas Jiang Zemin, President of the People's Republic of China, is scheduled to visit the United States in October of 2002;
Whereas Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was taken from his home by Chinese authorities on May 17, 1995, at the age of 6, shortly after being recognized as the 11th incarnation of the Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama;
Whereas the forced disappearance of the Panchen Lama violates fundamental freedoms enshrined in international human rights covenants to which the People's Republic of China is a party, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child;
Whereas the use of religious belief as the primary criteria for repression against Tibetans reflects a continuing pattern of grave human rights violations that have occurred since the invasion of Tibet in 1949-50;
Whereas the State Department Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2001 states that repressive social and political controls continue to limit the fundamental freedoms of Tibetans and risk undermining Tibet's unique cultural, religious, and linguistic heritage, and that repeated requests for access to the Panchen Lama to confirm his well-being and whereabouts have been denied;
Whereas the appointment of the Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, Paula J. Dobrianksy, as the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues is a positive sign that the United States Government places a priority on the political and religious liberties of the people of Tibet; and
Whereas the direct contact reestablished in September 2002 between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the representatives of the Dalai Lama is a welcome gesture and should provide a basis for regular dialogue leading to a mutually acceptable solution for Tibet: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
(1) President Jiang Zemin should be made aware of congressional concern for the Panchen Lama and the need to resolve the situation in Tibet through dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives; and
(2) the Government of the People's Republic of China should--
(A) release the Panchen Lama and allow him to pursue his traditional role at Tashi Lhunpo monastery in Tibet; and
(B) enter into dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives in order to find a negotiated solution for genuine autonomy that respects the rights of all Tibetans.
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