The House responsibly passed the authorization bill in June. and I hope that the Senate will resolve to quickly consider the bill so we can complete action on the measure. Briefly. I want to commend the appropriations managers for the conference report language that addresses the egregious problems that persist with U.N. peacekeeping. and secondly. for recognizing the urgent need for the State Department to upgrade the consular visa and passport systems. We included an important amendment in the authorization bill directing the State Department to upgrade its visa control system. and allowing them to collect and retain fees for this purpose. Specifically. with regard to title V. of the conference report. I would like to commend the authors of this legislation regarding their provisions designed to increase the role of Congress in supporting U.S. contributions to U.N. peacekeeping activities.