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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—DEC. 22, 2005

119 STAT. 3679

of security for the Nation’s flying public, and are a key factor in restoring confidence in the Nation’s air transportation system; Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer program devote personal time and finances to maintain a high standard of proficiency in the use of firearms and techniques for addressing emergencies in flight; and Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer program, at great personal risk and with no compensation or recognition, are dedicated to the protection of the flight deck, thereby providing an additional layer of protection to the aircraft, passengers, and cargo from acts of terrorism, such as the possible use of the aircraft as a weapon of mass destruction against people on the ground: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress— (1) recognizes that volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer program are the consummate quiet professionals and embody what is best in our national character; (2) applauds volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer program for taking a stand against those who would seek to harm the United States through acts of terrorism in the air; and (3) expresses appreciation to volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer program on behalf of all citizens of the United States for the ongoing contribution of these pilots to the security of the Nation and its air transportation system. Agreed to December 22, 2005.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION—INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION

Dec. 22, 2005 [H. Con. Res. 230]

Whereas the protection of intellectual property is critical to the Nation’s economic competitiveness in the 21st century; Whereas Russia remains on the Special 301 Priority Watch List compiled by the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and the Congress is gravely concerned about the failure of the Russian Federation to live up to international standards in the protection of intellectual property rights, a core American asset; Whereas the Congress wants to ensure that the Russian Federation redoubles its efforts to adopt and enforce aggressive laws, policies, and practices in the fight against piracy and counterfeiting; Whereas the Congress is particularly concerned that the Russian Federation is, in the words of Senate Concurrent Resolution 28, a place where ‘‘piracy that is open and notorious is permitted to operate without meaningful hindrance from the government’’; Whereas, according to USTR, enforcement of intellectual property rights in Russia ‘‘remains weak and caused substantial losses for the U.S. copyright, trademark, and patent industries in the last year. Piracy in all copyright sectors continues unabated, and the U.S. copyright industry estimated losses of $1.7 billion in 2004.’’;

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