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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011 No. 96 House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Friday, July 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. Senate THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011

The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was to the Senate from the President pro DEBT CEILING NEGOTIATIONS called to order by the Honorable JEFF tempore (Mr. INOUYE). Mr. REID. Mr. President, this week- MERKLEY, a Senator from the State of The assistant legislative clerk read end we will celebrate Independence Oregon. the following letter: Day and 235 years of this country’s U.S. SENATE, very proud history. This Nation was PRAYER PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, founded on the notion of liberty and The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Washington, DC, June 30, 2011. justice for all. As we celebrate, we fered the following prayer: To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, should remember that the pursuit of Let us pray. liberty is not just a journey with a des- God of liberty, as America’s birthday of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby tination but, rather, a quest to which approaches, help us to know in this appoint the Honorable JEFF MERKLEY, a Sen- we must recommit ourselves every sin- land the meaning and purpose of our ator from the State of Oregon, to perform the duties of the Chair. gle day. As we commit fully and firmly freedom. May our Senators seek free- DANIEL K. INOUYE, to liberty and justice, we must commit dom with justice, freedom to choose President pro tempore. just as fully and firmly to the idea that righteousness, and freedom to do the Mr. MERKLEY thereupon assumed the liberty and justice should be truly right thing with judicious govern- the chair as Acting President pro tem- for all. mental intervention. Give our law- pore. It is often said that with liberty makers such liberty of soul that their f comes responsibility. We should take gratitude might merge with their com- that responsibility seriously. I am con- mitment to honor You in word and RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY fident we do. That is why the Senate deed. Give each of us a sense of respon- LEADER will reconvene on Tuesday, the day sibility for his or her share in the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- after the Fourth. We will do that be- democratic processes, as we earnestly pore. The majority leader is recog- cause we have work to do. We will be in seek for good government, exercising nized. session that week—that is next week— our influence responsibly. f with our first vote on July 5. We will Lord, we pray that You would bless determine what time that vote will be the members of our departing page SCHEDULE on July 5, likely in the afternoon be- class. Mr. REID. Mr. President, following cause of the travel problems with the We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen. any leader remarks, the Senate will be Fourth of July the previous day. There f in a period of morning business until is still so much to do to put Americans PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE noon. The first hour will be under the back to work, cut our deficit, get our control of the majority, and Repub- economy back to work. It is very im- The Honorable JEFF MERKLEY led the licans will control the second hour. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: portant we do this. That moment is too Following morning business, the Sen- important, the obstacles too steep, and I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- ate will be in executive session to con- the time too short to waste even a mo- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, sider the nomination of David Petraeus ment. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. to be Director of the Central Intel- I hope my Republican colleagues will f ligence Agency. put politics aside and help Democrats At about 2 p.m., then, there will be a fulfill Congress’s responsibility to the APPOINTMENT OF ACTING vote on the confirmation of David American people. There are some Re- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Petraeus. Additional rollcall votes are publicans in Congress who say the U.S. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The possible during today’s session of the Government has less responsibility to clerk will please read a communication Senate. pay its bills than struggling families

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They are wrong. This that very quickly. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- crisis is about paying the bills for But a default crisis would do nothing pore. Without objection, it is so or- things we have already bought—for ex- to get our fiscal house in order. In- dered. ample, a decade of tax breaks for mil- stead, default, in effect bankruptcy, f lionaires and billionaires, our war of would derail our fragile economic re- choice in Iraq, the war in Afghanistan, covery and plunge this Nation and the MEASURE PLACED ON THE those tax cuts for billionaires and mil- world back into not just a recession CALENDAR—S.J. RES. 23 lionaires and the wars unpaid for. What but a full-blown depression. I said that Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I they are not saying is what the con- earlier. It is the truth. It would also understand there is a joint resolution sequences would be of such an irrespon- risk millions of Americans’ jobs, tax at the desk that is due a second read- sible decision to not pay our accrued refunds, Social Security checks, Medi- ing. bills—remember, the bills we already care payments, and paychecks for our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- accumulated, have run up. If we did not troops. pore. The Senator is correct. The clerk pay our bills, it would plunge the There was a nice report written the will read the joint resolution by title United States not into a recession, not day before yesterday by Alice Rivlin for the second time. into the so-called double-dip recession, and one of George Bush’s Assistant The assistant legislative clerk read but into a full-blown depression. That Secretaries of the Treasury and they as follows: is without a doubt. Without exception, said the same thing but in much more A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 23) proposing the respected financial voices of our detail. Frankly, reading that was very an amendment to the Constitution of the time have said the effects of a default frightening. Those risks are simply not United States relative to balancing the budg- crisis would be felt across the globe, worth taking. et. not just here in the United States. I re- Today, middle-class families in Mr. MCCONNELL. In order to place peat, this would create a worldwide de- America are struggling to survive eco- the resolution on the calendar under pression. nomically. They are living paycheck to the provisions of rule XIV, I object to Many respected voices could not have paycheck in many instances. Mean- further proceeding. spoken in clearer terms. From the pri- while, Republicans walked away from The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- vate sector, the CEO of JPMorgan the negotiations. Why did they walk pore. The joint resolution will be Chase, a man by the name of Jamie away from the negotiations that would placed on the calendar. Dimon, said default would be ‘‘cata- have cut the deficit and averted a cata- Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank the Chair. strophic.’’ He went on to say raising strophic default? They did it in order the debt limit is our ‘‘moral obliga- to protect tax breaks for millionaires f tion.’’ and billionaires. That is obvious. Re- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY What does that mean? It means the publicans are willing to risk our econ- LEADER world should ‘‘know that the United omy to keep tax breaks for corpora- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- States is good for its money. Period.’’ tions and ship jobs overseas. Mean- pore. The Republican leader is recog- That is what Jamie Dimon said, and I while, average Americans are strug- nized. agree. gling to find work here at home. Re- He is not the only one saying this. publicans are willing to risk our econ- f Business leaders have said it, econo- omy to protect tax breaks for owners HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES mists have said it, banks have said it, of corporate jets and yachts and oil and Republican advisers to Presidents companies, while the average Ameri- LANCE CORPORAL TIMOTHY MATTHEW JACKSON Reagan and the first George Bush have cans are struggling to afford gas for Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, said it. Perhaps more importantly, their cars. Republicans are willing to today I want to speak about a young credit rating agencies have said it. risk our economy to protect tax breaks man from Corbin, KY, who gave his life Credit rating agencies Standard & for millionaires and billionaires and in service of our country. LCpl Tim- Poor’s and Moody’s have said that if average Americans are struggling to othy Matthew Jackson, a U.S. marine, the United States misses even one pay- meet their mortgage payments for was tragically killed while conducting ment, the Nation will immediately lose their homes. combat operations in Helmand prov- its high credit rating, interest rates I have said it before. Republicans ince, Afghanistan, on September 30, would increase. Remember, for every 1- simply have the wrong priorities. They 2010. He was 22 years old. percent increase in the interest rates it have made it their mission to stand Lance Corporal Jackson was de- would cost our country $1.3 trillion— and shout for the richest few. We ployed with the 2nd Battalion, 9th Ma- not million, not billion, trillion. Democrats consider it our responsi- rine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, That is one more reason why default- bility to stand and shout for all Ameri- 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Fox ing on our debt to make a point about cans. That is what this debate is all Company, based out of Camp Lejeune, fiscal responsibility makes so little about. NC. For his heroic service, he received sense. If we default, it will actually f cost our Nation more to meet our fi- many awards, medals, and decorations, nancial obligations in the future, and ORDER OF PROCEDURE including the Purple Heart, the Com- that is a gross understatement. Mr. REID. Mr. President, this has bat Action Ribbon, the Marine Corps Democrats believe we must create been cleared by my counterpart, Sen- Good Conduct Medal, three Sea Service jobs and get our economy moving ator MCCONNELL. Therefore, I ask Deployment Ribbons, the Afghanistan again. We must cut spending and live unanimous consent the order of Campaign Medal, two Iraq Campaign within our means. We all know that. Wednesday, June 29, with respect to Medals, the Global War on Terrorism We must eliminate tax loopholes for the Finance Committee meeting today Service Medal, and the National De- millionaires, billionaires, and oil com- be vitiated. fense Service Medal. panies. Republicans must not put the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Lance Corporal Jackson—who went economy of this country and the world pore. Without objection, it is so or- by his middle name, Matt—attended at risk for the sake of protecting spe- dered. Corbin Elementary School, Corbin Mid- cial interests and the big donors. It is Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a dle School, and Corbin High School, time we returned to the type of fiscal quorum. where he graduated in the class of 2007.

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The city of Corbin graciously do- the course of the standard appro- serve his country, and that’s what he nated the use of the Arena at the priating process. did,’’ says COL Rick McClure, Matt’s Southeastern Kentucky Ag & Expo By putting these programs for the senior instructor in Corbin High’s Complex, where hundreds came to pay wealthy and well connected into the JROTC program. their respects. Tax Code, some of my colleagues Matt was an ‘‘outstanding young We must keep Matt’s friends and across the aisle have said that as a re- man. He was quiet. Always had a smile. family in our thoughts as I recount his sult, there is an additional advantage. Just a super young man,’’ Colonel story for the Senate today. We are We can claim these programs are off- McClure says. ‘‘And as long as I knew thinking of his wife, Nichole A. Jack- limits, and we can claim that if anyone him, what he wanted to do was to grad- son; his father, Timothy Wayne Jack- seeks to examine these programs for uate from high school and be a marine son; his mother, Jody Tonkin; his the wealthy and well connected, they . . . I’m just so thankful that we have brothers, Jerricho Tonkin, Barry Dan- are seeking to ‘‘raise taxes,’’ and we guys like Matt that will go and give iel Powell, Dustin Johnson, and Wayne will scare the American citizens into their lives for the freedoms we enjoy.’’ Spurlin; his stepmother, Lorrie John- revolt against that effort to examine Matt’s wife Nikki remembers the sur- son; his stepfather, Billy Bowers; his these sacred cows. prising way Matt asked her to marry grandmothers, Mary Jackson and Carol him. It was on Christmas Eve. Matt Gable; his uncle, Tom Jackson; his I think this attitude, quite frankly, and Nikki were with family, opening cousin, Michael Ryan Hopkins; his underestimates American citizens. presents. One present was addressed to aunt, Theresa Jackson Hopkins; and American citizens understand very well both of them, and Matt opened it to re- many other beloved family members what is up. They understand there is an veal a Cracker Jack box. and friends. Matt was preceded in effort to put programs for working ‘‘He handed it to me and said open death by his grandfather, Edgar Jack- Americans in legislation where it has it,’’ Nikki says. ‘‘When I did, every- son. to be authorized regularly, where it has one’s hand shot for some, and by the Matt’s Uncle Tom can still recall a to go through the appropriations proc- time I could pour some in my hand it time he and a 9-year-old Matt were ess annually, but the programs for the was crumbs. There fell the ring in my walking in the woods after dark and most wealthy and well connected are hand, and I looked at him and he was Tom feared they were lost. Matt was put over here behind the fence where down on one knee and asked me to scared, but put on a brave face nearly they don’t have to go through that marry him. Of course I said yeah.’’ until the end—when he finally said, process, and then they say those are sa- Matt and Nikki were married on May ‘‘Uncle Tom, hold my hand,’’ just as cred cows and we can’t touch them. 22, 2009. the two of them reached the truck. There is a big difference between For Matt’s mom Jody Tonkin, it is The family of LCpl Timothy Matthew fighting for fairness for working Amer- too hard to pick just one memory of Jackson must be very proud that little icans and fighting to defend the bene- her son. ‘‘I don’t have just one,’’ she boy grew up to become one of our coun- fits for the best off in our society. This says. ‘‘As his mom, all my memories try’s most honored heroes, a brave ma- is a debate that must be on the floor of are the best.’’ rine. I want them to know this U.S. the Senate. Matt’s aunt Theresa Jackson Hop- Senate honors Lance Corporal Jackson kins, remembers when Matt was a lit- It was in 1976 that I came here as an for his life of service. And we honor the intern to Senator Hatfield. As it turned tle boy and went on a trip to Disney immense sacrifice he made on behalf of World. ‘‘He had a smile on his face the out, I was assigned to the Tax Reform a very grateful Nation. Act of 1976. In that assignment, I was whole time,’’ she says. ‘‘That had to be Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask reading all the mail from Oregon. the highlight of his life, until he met unanimous consent that the order for Then, as the debate came to this Cham- Nikki.’’ the quorum call be rescinded. ber, I would meet Senator Hatfield at Matt worked hard to prepare himself The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. the elevator doors, just outside these for the service, and joined the Marine WHITEHOUSE). Without objection, it is double doors to the Chamber. Of Corps right after high school. In 2008 he so ordered. course, in those days we didn’t have a was deployed to Iraq. He also served on f missions in Haiti, the Dominican Re- television camera in the Chamber, and public, Nicaragua, and Cuba. After his FISCAL POLICY in those days we didn’t have e-mail to military service concluded, he was Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, we communicate. So staff members would looking forward to a career in law en- are involved in a very important na- line up and meet their Senators coming forcement. tional debate about our finances, our off the elevator and brief them about Matt’s uncle Tom Jackson, remem- deficits, our debt, investments in our the debate: What were the ups and bers the day Matt came home from Af- economy, including the creation of downs, what were people back home ghanistan for a hero’s funeral. At the jobs, and how we take on those prob- saying, what type of vote it was, terminal of the London-Corbin Airport lems in the most effective manner to whether it was an up-or-down vote, a waiting to meet the plane carrying build a strong financial foundation for motion to table, and so on and so forth. Matt’s body were over a hundred Pa- our Nation going ahead and a strong Then I would run up to the seats for triot Guard Riders, with American set of opportunities for families to the staff to observe the debate, and flags on their motorcycles, there to es- thrive. In the course of this debate, then I would come back down when the cort the fallen marine to the funeral there has been a very interesting devel- next vote on an amendment came up. home. opment that merits our attention, and That review in 1976 was a tough dis- ‘‘As we followed the hearse from the that development is this: Some of my cussion, because anytime we talk airport, the Riders slowed, and there colleagues across the aisle have, over about cutting a program, anyone who beside the road was a small group of time, chosen to put key programs for benefits from that program is very men, women, and children waving flags the wealthy and well connected not in upset. But there was an understanding as tears ran down their faces,’’ says an appropriations bill but in tax legis- on both sides of the aisle that we owed Tom Jackson. ‘‘I could read their lips lation. There are advantages to doing it to the American taxpayer to spend saying ‘thank you’ and at that point in so. With appropriations, programs have every dollar in the best possible fash- time there was an outward burst of to be defended year after year. It has to ion, and, therefore, there could be no emotion that I just could not contain. be reviewed in committee. It may have fence walling off programs for some for I was crying like a baby, a sight that to go through an authorization process consideration, while the programs for

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No program, simply because speak therein for up to 10 minutes dertaken to examine every tax pro- it is in one bill—the tax bill—rather each, with the time equally divided and gram, whether it was one that bene- than in another bill—an appropriations controlled between the two leaders or fited people here or people there, to bill—should be off-limits. Horseracing their designees, with the majority con- weigh it in the context of our fiscal re- may have been called the sport of trolling the first hour and the Repub- sponsibility to the Nation. It was Sen- kings—— licans controlling the second hour. ator Hatfield from Oregon who was The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The Senator from New York is recog- head of the Finance Committee and UDALL of Colorado). The Senator will nized. who led that debate on the floor of the suspend. Mr. SCHUMER. First, Mr. President, Senate. I emphasize that Senator Hat- The Senator has used 10 minutes. I thank my colleague from Oregon. Mr. MERKLEY. Thank you, Mr. field was a Republican. Republicans Once again, he is forthright, he is cou- President. Is there a 10-minute rule in back then believed in fiscal responsi- rageous, he is on the money, and people bility. They didn’t believe in setting effect? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is. should listen to him because he says a off one part of the Tax Code for the Mr. SCHUMER addressed the Chair. lot of good things about a lot of sub- wealthy and well connected that would The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- jects, including this one. I appreciate never be examined again, while the ator from New York. what he has said. programs for working Americans were Mr. SCHUMER. I believe I am the After weeks of stops and starts, we on the table. No. They looked at every- next speaker. I ask unanimous consent are now approaching crunch time in thing across the entire spectrum. to cede the Senator from Oregon 3 min- the debt ceiling talks. I believe a grand So here we are not in 1976, not in 1986 utes of my 10 minutes. bipartisan bargain is possible but only but in 2011. It has been a quarter cen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without if my colleagues on the other side of tury since we have had a serious review objection, it is so ordered. the aisle take off their partisan blind- of the programs embedded in the Tax Mr. MERKLEY. I thank my colleague ers. Neither side can afford to cling to Code. I must say we have every reason from New York, and I appreciate those their ideological positions any longer. to examine every program funded, 3 minutes. To get the economy humming on all whether through the appropriations So horseracing may have been called cylinders again and avoid a default cri- code or the Tax Code, because we face the sport of kings, but that doesn’t sis, we need to say goodbye to a few sa- serious financial circumstances. It is in mean owners of horses—those million- cred cows. Yet, mere weeks after vot- this context that I would have expected aires and billionaires supporting those ing to repeal ethanol subsidies, the to hear the echoes of 1986—that every horses—need royal tax treatment. As other side’s leader, the Senator from program is up for examination and long as these tax subsidies are pre- Kentucky, has drawn a line in the sand every program is going to be tested served, the richest and best off will re- against including any and all revenue against a rigorous set of circumstances main in the winner’s circle, while changes in the debt deal. He has said to say it is the best use of our dollars. working families don’t even get a that repeal of special interest tax But, instead, my colleagues across the chance to compete. breaks is ‘‘politically impossible.’’ aisle take the position of putting up a There is no doubt that closing this Well, that is a curious idea given that very high fence around the tax provi- loophole alone isn’t going to solve our the Senator from Kentucky and 33 of sions for the wealthy and well con- deficit problem, but it is a good place his colleagues are on record as sup- to start because, otherwise, we are nected, saying their No. 1 goal is to porting the end of ethanol giveaways. going to cut $126 million from Head protect those provisions. Programs for It seems Leader MCCONNELL would Start or $126 million from Medicare for seniors are on the table. Dismantling rather end Medicare as we know it and our seniors or programs that help re- Medicare is a Republican plan. Pro- force cuts to Pell grants and cancer re- train laid-off workers. Giving ‘‘triple grams for those who don’t have enough crown’’ treatment to millionaires, search than institute a little shared food to eat are on the table. Unemploy- while workers are put out to pasture is sacrifice. On this side of the aisle, we want to ment has been on the table. Funding not right, and it is not the American repeal tax breaks that have no purpose for the infrastructure we need to re- way. build our country is on the table, but I have proposed searching through whatsoever other than to bloat our this set of sacred cows is not, this set the Tax Code to find wasteful tax sub- budget deficit. of sacred programs for the wealthy and sidies and eliminate unnecessary give- Today, I want to highlight one of the well connected. aways. This year is the right time to most egregiously wasteful loopholes in Quite frankly, that is wrong. That start. No one program should be sin- the Tax Code: the tax break for yacht must change. We must bring that de- gled out. We should set a series of owners. Yes, believe it or not, Uncle bate to the floor of the Senate as our standards and test each tax program Sam subsidizes the purchase of sprawl- colleagues did a quarter century ago, against those standards on whether ing, luxurious, 72-foot Viking yachts. as our colleagues did 35 years ago. they create jobs, whether they make a As long as your yacht has a place to So when it comes to these programs, stronger economy, whether they take sleep and a place to—how shall I put there must be no sacred cows and there America forward, and whether that $126 it—relieve yourself, you can classify it must be no sacred horses. This chart million spent in this category or that as your ‘‘second home’’ and claim the says ‘‘running away with our tax dol- is more important to the Nation than mortgage interest deduction. That’s lars.’’ One of the tax programs my col- other cuts we might be entertaining. right. The deduction Congress helped leagues across the aisle are insisting be Those are the tests that need to be ap- create for middle-class families to real- walled off from examination is a spe- plied in a thoughtful and thorough ize the American dream of home own- cial writeoff for thoroughbred race- manner. It is time to stop walling off ership is helping millionaires and bil- horses. Yes, racehorses. This is the the programs for the wealthy and well lionaires get a 35-percent discount on bluegrass boondoggle which allows mil- connected while attacking programs their yachts. In fact, how-to books on lionaire and billionaire racehorse own- that make working America go forward tax avoidance advise readers that ‘‘if ers to write off the cost of their horses in a stronger fashion. you’re paying for your yacht in cash, in an accelerated manner, reducing the you’re paying too much.’’ Millionaires f normal 7-year period to just 3 years. who would otherwise write a six-figure This bluegrass boondoggle will cost RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME check for their yacht without batting U.S. taxpayers, over the course of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under an eye instead take out a loan so they coming 10 years, $126 million, accord- the previous order, the leadership time can claim the mortgage interest deduc- ing to CBO estimates, after modeling is reserved. tion. The IRS’s only requirement is

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I was disappointed when Senate seek to achieve our dual goal of cre- what they are really defending is ultra- Republicans rejected our attempt to re- ating jobs and reining in the deficit. high-income individuals—the highest peal Big Oil giveaways, and I hope they But repealing this insane tax break for 400 income earners in the country— will not do the same when we bring up yacht owners is not tough at all—not paying a lower actual tax rate than or- a corporate jet loophole repeal for a by a mile or, to put it in terms our dinary working Americans, in some vote. nautical friends would understand, not years lower than truckdrivers, in some As we continue to debate ways to by a league. years as low as a hospital orderly. close the budget gap, I hope my Repub- I want to make clear that I have Just last month, Republicans filibus- lican colleagues will rethink their de- nothing against yacht owners. God tered a measure that would have ended termination to defend tax loopholes for bless them. They are doing well for $21 billion in completely unnecessary corporations and the wealthy while themselves, and in America we cele- subsidies for the largest oil companies. they are trying to get rid of Medicare. brate success and say: Enjoy your suc- We know those oil companies are en- That is a terrible set of priorities. It is cess. That is a great thing. But at a joying record multibillion-dollar prof- simply unconscionable for them to talk time when the government is tight- its, the highest, in some cases, profits about cutting education and research ening its belt and we are grappling any corporation has ever made, and and health programs while they are with painful cuts to vital programs, it they do not need continued support fighting on the floor to protect, at all boggles the mind to continue to give from the American taxpayer—they just costs, special interest tax subsidies boaters a tax break they do not need do not, not when these other cuts are that are on the books. and never should have had in the first being thought of. But our Republican I yield the floor. place. friends went to bat for the big oil com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- It is a question of priorities. Both panies, and they fought back our at- sistant majority leader. sides are for deficit reduction. If our tempt and they protected that bill oil Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I thank side dug a line in the sand and said: No subsidy. my colleague from Rhode Island. cuts to programs, we would be regarded To keep our ship of state afloat, Re- So people understand this debate, we as way off the deep end and not really publicans are willing to end Medicare, have a deficit problem—serious. We wanting to compromise. Well, the mir- kick children out of Head Start early borrow 40 cents from other countries ror image is exactly true. Just as we education, knock down Pell grants, and for every $1 we spend. We cannot sus- must endure program cuts we consider eliminate PBS. But they will fight to tain that. Our economy may be the painful, the other side must endure protect special subsidies and tax strongest in the world, but it is being cuts they may consider painful on the breaks for big corporations and billion- called into question every day. Look tax side. aires. what is happening on the streets of We will not get anywhere unless both Today, I rise to discuss one such un- Athens, Greece, and in Portugal and in sides compromise, and what we are justifiable tax giveaway—a tax break Ireland because they went too far, they doing here today—the Senator from Or- for private jets for the use of CEOs and crossed the point beyond which their egon, the Senator from Rhode Island, other top corporate executives that has creditors would not go. They were so the Senator from Illinois, myself, and no public policy benefit whatsoever. deeply in debt that their creditors basi- many others—is we are showing that The way this works, under current cally said: We are not going to loan there is plenty of room on the tax law companies that buy private jets— you any more money unless you side—these are small; there are larger planes which can cost upward of $50 change dramatically the way you run ones—there is plenty of room on the million each—can deduct the value of your country. tax side to eliminate waste, just as that jet from their taxes over 5 years. That is the pain that is going there is plenty of room on the spending There is a 5-year depreciation schedule. through these countries today. We side to eliminate waste, and we will Airline carriers, on the other hand, the want to avoid that pain in the United not come to a compromise unless—we folks who carry 99 percent of the Amer- States. To do it, we have to address the will not be able to raise the debt ceil- ican public through the air, must de- deficit honestly. We have to take a ing and get our fiscal house in order preciate the value of their planes over look at this debt we have and deal with unless both sides give. 7 years—2 years longer than for the pri- it in honest terms. Lines in the sand do not help this vate executive jets. Now, this may Most people have forgotten the fact country. I would plead with my col- sound like a minor accounting anom- that 10 years ago—10 years ago—we leagues, no more lines in the sand. aly, and I am sure that is what the cor- were running a surplus in the Federal There are just as many wasteful tax ex- porate lobbyists who got this through budget. The last 3 years of the Clinton penditures as there are program ex- and stuck into our Tax Code said when administration were surplus years, and penditures. they got it done, but this is one that now we are in the deepest debt we have I yield the floor. may cost the government $3 billion in ever been as a nation. We are gener- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lost tax revenue over the next decade. ating about $1.4 trillion of additional ator from Rhode Island is recognized. The special treatment of corporate debt every year. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, jets, its advantage relative to jets that How did we reach this point? Well, yesterday afternoon I spoke in this regular people fly on when they take to there are a lot of explanations. When Chamber, and I quoted former Comp- the air, is just one more example of a you fight two wars and do not pay for troller General David Walker saying Tax Code that is riddled with custom- them, it adds to the national debt. that we as a country face ‘‘large, made provisions, earmarks in the Tax When you pass programs and do not known and growing structural deficits Code that benefit corporations and the pay for them, it adds to the debt. When that could swamp our ship of state.’’ wealthy. While middle-class families you are already in debt and you give To get our ship of state in trim, we struggle to make car payments and tax breaks to the wealthiest people in need to make adjustments; we need to face ever higher prices at the gas America, it makes your debt worse. reduce the deficit and the debt. pump, our Tax Code subsidizes the pri- Those, incidentally, were the three I also discussed that when Repub- vate jet travel of millionaires and bil- policies of the previous administration, licans demand that all ‘‘revenue rais- lionaires. which led us to the point where a sur- ers’’ be taken off the table in our dis- In a time of austerity, when we are plus, in 8 years, became the biggest def- cussions about how we reduce that def- being asked to cut education, when we icit in American history. So now we icit and that debt, as the Republican are being asked to cut science, when we have to address it.

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If you listened this morning to want to stand for the subsidies that Maryland great and provided jobs for my colleagues, you heard them de- ship American jobs overseas or do you thousands of Marylanders, people who scribe a few. want to stand by American workers work hard, get dirt under their finger- The Senator from Oregon talked and patriotic American companies that nails, salute the flag. about in the Tax Code a tax subsidy for want to stay right here at home and Well, they want us to act like we sa- people who raise thoroughbred horses. I create jobs? lute the flag and work under the flag. love horses. I like going to race tracks. Those are the choices. Anyone on the Corn is now $7 a bushel. I have compa- But to think we are going to subsidize other side of the aisle who argues that nies that have been around for over 100 them at the expense of Medicaid recipi- to eliminate tax subsidies is to raise years filing for bankruptcy. Well, I ents, the poorest children in America, taxes—come on. What we are doing is cannot allow that to go on. We have to makes no sense. giving a tax earmark, a tax special get rid of the artificial subsidies and Then my colleague from New York, favor to those who are benefitting, deal with it and use that money to go Senator SCHUMER, talked about tax whether they own yachts, racehorses, into deficit reduction. subsidies for people who own yachts. or whether they are trying to ship jobs So I want part of any agreement that For goodness’ sake, if we cannot float overseas. These are the folks I think we make to make sure that elimi- the boat of Middle America, help work- have to be willing to step up and sac- nating the tax break earmark on eth- ing families across this country sur- rifice so we can reduce our deficit and anol is also in the budget. I also want vive, why in the world are we giving a do it in a meaningful way. to get rid of oil and gas tax breaks. Gas tax subsidy to yacht owners? I see my colleague from Maryland is has reached $4 a gallon in many parts My friend from Rhode Island came here. of my State. Yet at the same time, the and talked about corporate jet deduct- I yield the floor. five biggest oil companies made $36 bil- ibility. I am sorry, I ride jet planes, but The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lion in profits in the first 3 months—3 they are commercial jets. The fact that ator from Maryland. months they made $36 billion. United Airlines and American and the Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I Well, companies making billions in rest of them do not enjoy the same come to the floor today to talk about profits should again pay their fair preferential tax treatment as the the crisis America is facing. We are share. We Democrats voted to end wealthiest businesspeople in America facing two crises. We are facing a sig- those subsidies and devote $2 billion a and their yachts is just plain wrong. It nificant debt crisis, and we are facing a year to deficit reduction. Now, the Re- is a subsidy we cannot afford. We political leadership crisis. We need to publicans want to keep tax break ear- should not be subsidizing highfliers in deal with both. We need to be sure all marks. I want to get rid of tax break America when the Republican budget is things are on the table and all people earmarks. But they refuse to end these calling for us to end Medicare as we are at the table trying to find sensible, giveaways. know it. It makes no sense. pragmatic solutions to be able to move There are others. Senator DURBIN There is one other provision in the our country forward and stabilize our spoke eloquently about the tax breaks Tax Code I really find troubling. We economy so we can grow our economy. that send jobs overseas. Those jobs literally subsidize American companies Now, I am going to talk first about have left. They went on a slow boat to that want to ship jobs overseas. We the debt crisis. Then I am going to talk China, a fast track to Mexico. Other give them one of the biggest tax breaks about what we need to do to act like jobs are in dial 1–800 anywhere but in in the Tax Code to leave America, put Americans. I am for a more frugal gov- the USA. We have to have a patriotic their production facilities overseas. ernment. We have been voting on cuts Tax Code where we crack down on the So what is happening? Take a look at in discretionary spending. I supported tax cheats and invest the money back what has happened since the year 1999 the ban on discretionary spending ear- here at home. and the number of foreign employees of marks. You were a reformer in that It is not only the tax cheats, we le- U.S. multinational corporations. It area, and I joined with you in that gally give them money. We take the goes up every single year—now up to 10 area, Mr. President. money of people who worked in manu- million foreign employees of American I also voted for $41 billion in cuts in facturing, who paid taxes, and when corporations. Now take a look at the the continuing resolution. In April I they paid those taxes, we gave sub- U.S. employees of these same multi- voted for $78 billion more in cuts. I sidies to send their jobs oversees. Wow. national corporations over the same wanted to avoid a tea party shutdown No wonder people are mad at Congress. period of time. Since the year 2000, the and work for this more frugal govern- They ought to be mad at Congress. number of American employees of U.S. ment. But now we have to lift the debt But I worry about the consequences multinational corporations has contin- ceiling, and in order to do that we need also of default. When I go around Mary- ued to go down, almost without excep- to have a path forward dealing with land, people do not understand what tion. both the deficit and debt. In order to do that means. They think when we raise It is not just a matter of companies that, we need to, just as we cut the ear- the debt ceiling it is going to raise saying if they build a production facil- marks on discretionary spending, cut their interest rates on their credit ity overseas it is the right economic the tax break earmarks, those tax cards, their student loans, or their judgment for their business. It is a break earmarks that have gone to the mortgages in some way if they have a matter of the U.S. Tax Code that re- well connected but who are discon- variable rate. Oh, my gosh. It is just wards them if they do it. What is wrong nected from how we can help our econ- something. We need to make known in with this picture? Why are we not re- omy grow. plain English what this means. warding patriotic American corpora- I never thought a budget deal would The fact that the United States of tions whose owners stay in this coun- be easy, but I believed we could agree America might not pay its bills on Au- try, employ our people, pay a decent on a few key principles. Well, we have gust 3 is frightening. It is frightening wage with benefits, and want to pros- not. The Republicans want to close So- from the standpoint of national honor. per here? Should that not be our high- cial Security Offices. I want to close America should pay its bills. It has al- est priority rather than encouraging tax loopholes. They want to get rid of ways paid its bills. Also, it is impor- companies to move production over- teachers. I want to get rid of sacred tant for our economy. The con- seas by giving them tax breaks? cows. That is why I voted last week to sequences could be Draconian, unprece- Well, it is an issue I feel strongly end the tax break on ethanol produc- dented, and even well beyond the Ar- about. I want to end the subsidy to ship tion. Wow. Talk about a tax break ear- mageddon of the Great Depression. We American jobs overseas. At a time mark. It is ethanol. It has serious con- could, on August 3, not be able to pay when we are facing unemployment in sequences to our budget. It also artifi- our Social Security benefits. We could

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So let’s be balance the budget and run our coun- be at the table, and all things have to at the table and put all things on the try as every American family has to be on the table. table. run its budget. Now, I am going to talk about polit- I suggest the absence of a quorum. I yield the floor. ical leadership. I want to talk about all The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- of us at the table. I lived through a clerk will call the roll. nority leader is recognized. very serious crisis when Ronald Reagan The bill clerk proceeded to call the f was President, and Ronald Reagan, Tip roll. O’Neill, and Howard Baker provided Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I ask REDUCING THE DEFICIT the political leadership. It was tough. unanimous consent that the order for Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I It was scary. the quorum call be rescinded. want to say a word about the Presi- In 1982, we were scared that we could The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without dent’s press conference yesterday. not meet our obligations, that our So- objection, it is so ordered. What I heard him propose is that we cial Security checks would go out. The f solve the debt crisis by spending more trust fund was running on fumes. money—solve the debt crisis by spend- THE DEBT CEILING America faced the fact that we would ing more money; that we solve the jobs go into default with our senior citizens. Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I rise crisis by raising taxes—solve the jobs President Reagan provided leadership. for a moment during this time of morn- crisis by raising taxes. I did not agree with everything Presi- ing business to talk about what every- I want to know, is there a single dent Reagan wanted to offer. But he body is talking about—the crisis with Member of Congress, Democrat or Re- said: We have to put America first. He our debt ceiling, the approaching dead- publican, who thinks it is a good idea called up his friend Tip O’Neill. Tip line, and what we should do. Last to raise hundreds of billions of dollars O’Neill brought Democrats to the night, as I thought about what I would in new job-killing taxes at a time when table. Bob Byrd was our party’s leader say this morning, I thought back to 14 million Americans are out of work? in the Senate. Those two men stood to- that horrible month of September and If so, I haven’t heard from any of them. gether as Americans, not as Demo- October of 2008, when the greatest fi- But that is what the President was try- crats. We turned to Bob Dole, chairing nancial crisis since the Great Depres- ing to defend yesterday. the Finance Committee, and Howard sion hit the United States. I was a Who thinks the answer to a $1.6 tril- Baker. They came to the table, not as Member of the Senate, and I was here lion deficit is a second stimulus, that Republicans but as Americans. That is the night the TARP vote came before the answer is more deficit spending? what we need now. We have to come to us to try to salvage and save the finan- Where in the world did that idea come the table as Americans. cial system of the United States. That from? That is what the President was I love being a Democrat. My family was probably the toughest vote I ever trying to defend yesterday. were Democrats. We are going to be took. It was the right vote, because we Look, the President needs to get seri- Democrats forever. But what I love stabilized the financial system. At that ous about this. He said yesterday that more is being an American. I got into time, we were reacting to a crisis we reducing the deficit grows the econ- politics as a protester. In other coun- were not in control of. omy. That part of his press conference tries they would have thrown me in Today, we have a crisis we are to- he got right. Reducing the deficit prison. Here they put me into politics tally in control of. It is ironic to me grows the economy. to stand up for the people. I would not that 30 or 35 days before the deadline of His own Small Business Administra- have been able to go to college; I would August 2, we are fiddling around argu- tion has told him not to enact one of not have been able to pursue the Amer- ing with each other, when we should be the tax hikes he was proposing at the ican dream. talking to each other, looking at those press conference yesterday. This is I love America and I want America to things we can do to avert a crisis and what they said over at SBA: ‘‘This can have a great future ahead of it. We move forward. I see that our leader has force many small businesses to close have to stop acting as if we are the Red come to the floor. I will shorten my re- their doors.’’ Party and the Blue Party. We have to marks so he can have his full time. Fourteen million people are out of start behaving as if we are the Red, This is a crisis of which we are in con- work, and he wants to take an action White, and Blue Party. trol, unlike 2008. We can make a dif- that could force small businesses Now, I have heard about these ference. across the country to close? That is his pledges to Grover Norquist. But I take The balanced budget amendment pro- vision of shared sacrifice? one pledge. I take a pledge to the flag posed by the Republican conference of I think the American worker has sac- of the United States of America. One the Senate is the straitjacket and the rificed quite enough already. Besides, Nation, under God, indivisible, with discipline we all need. When I was a all of us know that Congress isn’t liberty and justice—justice—for all. State legislator for 17 years, we had a going to approve hundreds of billions of That is what we need to do. program on drug abuse that said ‘‘just dollars in tax hikes. It is simply not I take an oath on the Constitution to say no.’’ We taught kids not to use going to happen. We have known that protect and defend the people and the drugs. We need a way for Congress to for 6 months, and we have been saying law that governs it. Let’s get real and ‘‘just say no’’ to spending, and have the it all along. let’s realize whom our first pledge is discipline to have a constitutional re- The President does not seem to get to. striction on our ability to have run- it. So let me do something that I think So I say to my colleagues on both away spending without any account- would be constructive. I want to invite sides of the aisle: Go back to your Re- ability. It is the kind of discipline al- the President to come to the Capitol publican history books. Read what most every State imposes upon itself. today and meet with Senate Repub- Ronald Reagan did in 1982. Read what In Georgia, we cannot deficit spend licans anytime this afternoon that he Republican leadership did in 1986. I will because our constitution won’t let us. is available; come on up to the Capitol do the same for Democrats. When Tip We cannot borrow more than 10 percent and meet with Senate Republicans. O’Neill brought us to the table, I had of our entire budget because the con- That way, he can hear directly from to make tough votes. We drank strong stitution will not let us. Those are the Senate Republicans why what he is medicine. But you know what. At the types of disciplines the Congress needs. proposing will not pass. So I invite him end of the day we made our obliga- Before I yield to the leader, I will end to come up today and meet with Sen- tions. Seniors got their checks, we got the way I began. When the financial ate Republicans, hear directly from the Social Security trust fund out of crisis hit in September 2008, we were them, and we can discuss what he has

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I think the alities in Congress right now. Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, I ap- limit is something like $100,000 or I suggest the absence of a quorum. preciate the opportunity to speak $500,000, and that is it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The about a topic that I think has made all If you drive across the roads in Ne- clerk will call the roll. the difference in the world for my braska, I will just point out, they are The bill clerk proceeded to call the State of Nebraska. paid for. Why? Because we don’t spend roll. I did have the privilege, a few years money we don’t have. Our constitution Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask back, of serving as the Governor of the will not allow us to do it. So year after unanimous consent that the order for State of Nebraska. Until I came out to year, when we get together, we look at the quorum call be rescinded. join the Cabinet as Secretary of Agri- the priorities of State. It might be edu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without culture, I served about 6 years. Before cation, it might be something relative objection, it is so ordered. that, I was the mayor of our State cap- to human services, it might be roads. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask ital in the community of Lincoln, a But whatever it is, the executive unanimous consent to enter into a col- great community. We followed the branch—me, as Governor, working with loquy with my colleague from Ne- same pattern at the Governor’s office the legislature—would decide what we braska. that we did at the mayor’s office. And are going to fund and at what level. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without we Governors had a simple principle: Now, I could guarantee the people of objection, it is so ordered. We did not spend money we did not Nebraska three things would happen by the end of the legislative session: No. 1, f have. Before I talk about the balanced a budget would be passed; No. 2, it BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT budget amendment, let me explain how would be balanced; and, No. 3, we would Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, our Na- that worked as mayor of Lincoln. My not borrow money for those first two tion has an over $14 trillion debt and budget staff would go to work. They things to happen. A budget would be unless we can get a handle on it—I worked on the budget pretty much passed, it would be balanced, and we have a chart which I think shows what year-round—really, it was a year-round weren’t going to borrow money to our future will look like if we stay on endeavor—and at some point in the make that happen. That has been going the current trajectory. You can see process I would get a stack of paper- on for decades and decades and decades. Some of my colleagues are probably that the path leads higher and higher work that was about an inch thick, ready to rush down to the floor and in debt to GDP levels. That level is un- with line after line after line after line say: Oh, MIKE, that sounds so back- precedented in American history. You of items they were proposing we needed ward. But here is what I have to say. have to go back to World War II when to spend money on to keep the city During this very difficult economic we had this kind of debt to GDP. The running. There would be everything time—and all of us agree it has been chart shows we are going to face an from police cars to whatever, to sala- one of the toughest times since the De- ever increasing burden and debt. ries. I mean, imagine what it takes to Without shoring up our finances, we pression—unemployment in Nebraska run a city, and it would be on that list. has not gone over 5 percent. Unemploy- know what our future will look like. I would go through item by item, page This week, we saw that the country of ment today in Nebraska is 4.1 percent. by page, studying each entry. Ulti- Let me say that a bit differently. Nine- Greece had to approve an austerity mately, we came to a conclusion for ty-six percent of people able to work in package to be eligible for their next each entry: Yes, I believe this is nec- Nebraska have a job—96 percent. disbursement of a multibillion dollar essary to keep our city going. This year our legislature actually re- bailout loan from the IMF and other Well, somewhere in that thick stack cessed early and—I believe I remember European countries. This austerity of paperwork, I would turn over the this correctly—they unanimously package included 28.4 billion euros in page and I would come to a page where passed the State budget. There are spending cuts and tax increases. That there was a red line drawn through the Democrats in the legislature, there are is exactly what will happen if we don’t items. The significance of that red line Republicans in the legislature, and do anything. We will reach a time when was that everything above that red line there are Independents. One might ask: we will be facing massive cuts in spend- we had money for and everything below How did they do that? They did it be- ing and tax increases, if we don’t get that red line there was no money for. cause they felt a responsibility to the our fiscal house in order. So if the next entry below the red line State and to their constitution to get a But that isn’t necessary, because was something that I wanted to see budget done, to make sure it was bal- there is a better way to solve this prob- happen as the chief executive of that anced, and not to borrow money to get lem. Instead of more debt and spend- community, I had to cut spending to there. ing, we can pass a balanced budget eliminate something else because, you Let me contrast that with what is amendment that would prevent us from see, when I went to the city council I happening out here. What is happening spending more than we can take in. We couldn’t go to them and say: For oper- out here is that for decades and dec- know what the effect of this will be on ations, we are going to borrow a whole ades and decades, we, as the Federal our future as well. bunch of money. That didn’t change at Government, have said to the people: We have States across this country— all when I became the Governor of the Don’t you worry. We can be all things 49—that have some type of balanced State of Nebraska. to all people. We can give you this and budget requirement, including South Our constitution requires a balanced we can give you that because we have Dakota. That is the reason why our budget. It is very straightforward. It this big credit card. Well, that credit State’s budget is always balanced. Our basically says: You can’t spend more card today is now at $14.5 trillion and legislature cannot go home until that than what is coming in. You can’t buy growing—growing and growing and happens. We need that same sort of dis- things you don’t have money for. growing. cipline here in Washington, and a bal- Let me add another piece to this— When I go back home and do town- anced budget amendment would bring and this makes our State quite a bit hall meetings, and I look across the that about. different, I think, than virtually any room and I see young people or chil- I have with me on the floor a col- other State in the United States. Way dren, it pains me to tell them that I league from Nebraska, Senator back when our constitution was writ- know who is going to be responsible to JOHANNS, who also served as his State’s ten, those who sat down to write the pay off the credit card. It is not MIKE Governor. My understanding is that constitution—with amazing foresight— JOHANNS, who turns 61 this year, al- the Senator from Nebraska, when he said: At some point politicians, in their though it should be my responsibility;

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The truth is, the tax proposals from going to do it without raising taxes. I will end with this thought. What is Democrats put only a relatively minor That philosophy is absolutely right. the merit of a balanced budget amend- dent in the deficit. To truly balance Families are tightening their belts, ment? Well, when I was 20 years old, the budget through tax increases we they are balancing their budgets, and our Nation owed $380 billion—$380 bil- would have to see astronomical rate in- they are doing everything they can. lion. It is projected that when I reach creases that would hit not only high- They are suffering through economic 65, just 4 short years from now, our Na- income earners and corporations but times that are tough. Why would we tion will owe $20 trillion. It is time to the middle class and small business as hit them harder? Why would we go to be honest with the American people. well. our families, who are already strug- We will not solve this problem unless This is clearly not what the Amer- gling, and say: I have to take more we put discipline in place—as our ican people want. It is not what I want. money out of your billfold and send it States have done; as the great State of Simply raising taxes on job creators to the State capital? Nebraska has done—which would essen- isn’t going to improve our economy. It So he led and he stepped forward and tially say, year after year, President is only going to hurt it more. And tax he said, Here is a plan to deliver a bal- after President, Senator after Senator, increases aren’t the only threat to our anced budget. And do you know what. House Member after House Member, we economy. We also know these current He didn’t send somebody else to go into have to live within our means. levels of debt are costing us about 1 that room. He went himself and said That is what the balanced budget million jobs a year as well, and these this is the plan that I believe in for the amendment is about. You see, without debt levels are only predicted to in- future of our State. He was there this, there will always be a way to get crease. through every minute, every hour, around it, to do something and not ac- In his experience as a Governor, I every second of the legislative session, cept the responsibility of running this guess I would ask my colleague from and at the end of it, with no tax in- country with fiscal responsibility. Nebraska whether when it came time creases, they balanced the budget. I Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I appre- to make these hard decisions about would have to check this, but if mem- ciate the comments of my colleague balancing the budget, did the notion of ory serves me correctly, I think that from Nebraska. As a former execu- raising revenues, increasing taxes, plan passed unanimously. In our State tive—both as mayor and Governor—he, come into play? I am sure that was a legislature we have members who are obviously, has had to make the hard debate that was always raised. It al- more liberal than others, more con- decisions necessary to get the books to ways is. You can either reduce the servative; we have some who are Demo- balance both in the city of Lincoln and amount of spending or you can raise crats, some who are Republicans. But the State of Nebraska. As he has ob- taxes on someone. served, the economic circumstances It strikes me the problem we have in do you know what. Our chief executive the State of Nebraska finds itself in Washington is not that we don’t have led. And, again, I draw a sharp contrast today are so much better than other enough revenue. We have plenty of rev- here. places around the country. enue. We just have too much spending. There is one nationally elected offi- Now, granted, there are lots of fac- I am curious to know in the State of cial in our Nation, and we call him Mr. tors that contribute to that. Part of it Nebraska what his experience was in President. The President pays the fil- has to do with the business climate in terms of this debate we have about ing fee and convinces the Nation that some States around the country. But, more taxes or less spending. he or she is the right person to occupy clearly, it is also a function of the dis- Mr. JOHANNS. We adopted the phi- that office, and there is no substitute cipline the State of Nebraska imposes losophy in the State of Nebraska that for their leadership. on itself through its balanced budget we wanted to be job creators. We want- We need to have our Chief Executive, amendment and the decisions of the ed to have that low unemployment. So the man we call Mr. President, deliver leaders in that State, both legislators we recognized it is not government a plan that he believes is the right di- and Governors, in order to make that that is going to create the jobs. After rection for our country. That is the possible. all, people don’t want a bigger, key to this issue. So I think the experience of the Sen- grander, greater State government—or I will be very clear. I like the plan of ator from Nebraska is valuable in help- Federal Government, for that matter. Governor Heineman. In tough times, ing us shape the debate that ought to Our responsibility was to create the you pull back. When the revenues are a occur on this balanced budget amend- right climate so a small business had little bit better, you can do some ment. I would say one of the features of an opportunity to grow and expand; things and establish some new prior- the balanced budget amendment that that a large employer, looking across ities. But what happens out here is we are both cosponsoring is that it the United States for a great place to there is no prioritization. It is spend on caps spending at 18 percent of our en- locate, would know they had an oppor- everything. Spend on everything that tire economy. That is not a number tunity to grow and expand a business walks by. Some day our kids and picked out of thin air. It is a number in the State of Nebraska. So we fought grandkids are going to have to pay off that comes from the historical level of tooth and nail. the credit card. I don’t think that is taxation for the past 40 years. In the Let me give a current example. If we right. past five times the budget was bal- dial the clock back to about November Mr. THUNE. I thank the Senator anced in Washington—and bear in mind of last year, our current Governor, from Nebraska for his observations. In five times probably in the last 40 David Heineman, was faced with a a minute I want to turn to the ranking years—spending averaged just under great challenge. He had about $1 billion member of the Senate Budget Com- 18.7 percent of GDP—not too far off he had to somehow make up to balance mittee to talk about setting priorities, what the cap under the balanced budg- the budget over a 2-year cycle. For a because that is something we are not et amendment would require. State such as Nebraska, that is a pow- doing here. Further, we know in 2007—a year in erful amount of money. In Washington, I do want to point out in the course which we had tax laws that are very where we talk about trillion-dollar pro- of this discussion, however, that what similar to current tax laws—revenue grams, such as the stimulus, et cetera, you have said is exactly right. You cut was 18.5 percent of GDP. So if we could that may not sound like much. But it spending and you grow the economy. constrain spending to 18 percent of our is a huge amount of money to our One of the things you need to do is you entire economic output, we would be State. have got to create jobs, you have to get able to balance the budget without I suppose our Governor could have economic expansion going. The way raising taxes. said: Well, if we just hit the taxpayer not to do that is to raise taxes, and

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What we ought to be look- forced to make those decisions every that being said, it has been 792 days ing at is how do we reduce the size of year. Instead of dealing with these since we produced a budget here in the government, get us living within our long-term predictions, which are often Senate. means, and getting the economy grow- inaccurate, each and every year the I say to my colleague from Alabama, ing and expanding again and creating budget has to be balanced. So if inter- clearly this is a problem that needs to jobs. est rates go up, the budget has to be be addressed. Wouldn’t the Senator say I want to point out one thing. This is balanced. If employers put their em- this is reflective of the lack of political important, in my view. We are plan- ployees on the exchanges, the budget courage, the lack of political will, the ning right now, to the extent that has to be balanced. If there are fic- lack of discipline around here? We have there is any planning going on here— tional savings from these independent colleagues on the other side who say and, unfortunately, without a budget it payment advisory boards that are we don’t need a balanced budget is very difficult to prioritize. But there being created and those aren’t realized, amendment. That is a gimmick. All we are expectations about what revenues the budget has to be balanced. If taxes have to do is balance the budget. Well, are going to be for the foreseeable fu- don’t produce as much revenue as pre- where is it? Where is the budget, and ture. dicted, the budget has to be balanced. where is the budget it is supposed to There was an interesting op-ed piece This is the very simple solution that, balance? It is not happening. So I think earlier this week in the Wall Street as the Senator from Nebraska pointed the balanced budget amendment is a Journal written by Larry Lindsey, who out, so many States have come to, so simple, straightforward way in which is a former economic adviser to Presi- many States have concluded that you to deal with a massive challenge facing dent Bush and also former Federal Re- have to have some sort of a require- us in the future, and we need some dis- serve Governor, who pointed out that ment to balance the budget is the most cipline imposed upon Federal spending the current predictions for the debts powerful fiscal reform we could have on the Congress that so many States and deficits in the coming years are here in Washington, DC. have, and as the Senator from Ne- very optimistic for a couple reasons. We have credit agencies that are braska pointed out, as the Governor of One is that the White House and the questioning our long-term budget out- his State he was able to exercise. CBO are using very optimistic numbers look. If we did a balanced budget I would refer to my colleague from for growth in our economy. While I amendment, I think there wouldn’t be Alabama to ask him his thoughts hope they are correct, I am concerned any question that our country would be about where we are with regard to the that they could be very much over- able to pay all of our bills. budget, and is our lack of discipline stating the potential for growth in our I was a Member of the House of Rep- here—or, I should say, is our lack of resentatives back in 1997. I think the economy. If more realistic numbers willingness to pass a budget not a re- Senator from Alabama was here at the were used, what Larry Lindsey recog- flection of a lack of discipline that ex- time. There was a vote on a balanced nized in that story was that the impact ists in the Congress today and an un- budget amendment at that time. We of the financial crisis on our economy, willingness to make the hard choices didn’t vote on it in the House because our debt numbers could jump by an ad- that are necessary to get this fiscal the Senate voted on it first. The Sen- ditional $4 trillion over the next 10 train back on track? ate came within one single vote of years by assuming a more historic Mr. SESSIONS. I thank Senator passing a balanced budget amendment. HUNE so much for his comments, and growth level, given the times that we T Had they done that, we would have that of Senator JOHANNS. They are have been through. been able to pass it in the House. We At the same time, the President and raising a fundamental question. had the votes for it. We could have sent We have never, ever been in a finan- the CBO are also predicting that inter- it on to the States. I can’t help but cial situation in our country that is as est rates are going to remain much thinking how different our fiscal situa- systemically deeply dangerous as we lower than they have historically. tion would be today if they had had are today. You go through a war and What Mr. Lindsey pointed out in this that one additional vote back in 1997 to you borrow a lot of money. You go op-ed was that if interest rates nor- get us a balanced budget amendment. through a recession, maybe your debt malize—in other words, reset to what Many of our colleagues here cam- goes up some. We are systemically in a are the historical averages—it would paigned on a balanced budget amend- recession, but we are also in long-term cost us an additional $4.9 trillion more ment. Hopefully when we get a chance projections of a dangerous surging over the next 10 years to finance our to vote on it—and I hope we do here in level of debt, as your chart shows. debt than what we are currently ex- the next few weeks—we will see wheth- Last year the Democratic majority pecting. So those two factors alone er the rhetoric matches the actions. moved a budget out of committee. Sen- would have an $8.9 trillion negative im- But all that is to say we have a major ator THUNE is a member of that com- pact on these forecasts for the next fiscal challenge facing this country. mittee, and remembers that debate. decade. Again, it points to the impor- For all the reasons the Senator from Senator REID declared that he wasn’t tance of getting spending under control Nebraska noted, we are handing our going to bring it up. It was never and doing it now. children a burden of debt that is not brought up on the floor of the Senate He finally pointed out that the new fair to them, trillions and trillions of or even debated. health care law is another significant dollars. We have to bring some dis- This year, apparently the majority hidden cost. If you look at what em- cipline to the process of budgeting leader decided once again we would not ployers are increasingly being faced around here. What is unfortunate—and have a budget, and directed that the with, many of them are going to choose this is why I want to turn to our col- Budget Committee not even mark up a to dump their employees into these league from Alabama, because he is the budget. So we have not even com- public exchanges and you are going to ranking member on the Senate Budget menced work on a budget this year. see the additional costs of anywhere Committee—we have done nothing in Indeed, the majority leader said it from about $74 billion to $85 billion a 792 days to prioritize spending. was foolish for the country to have a year over the next 10 years. This Federal Government spends $3.7 budget this year, which is stunning, You start adding that up, you add in trillion annually of the taxpayers’ since during the 792 days we have been the economic growth assumptions— money, and we have not passed a budg- without a budget the debt of the again, I hope they are right. But as- et for 792 days, let alone one that actu- United States has increased some $3.2 suming they are wrong, you have lower ally balanced. trillion. It is a stunning thing. levels of economic growth, which I My State of South Dakota spends an- So, yes, I believe that history shows think are probably more realistic lev- nually about $3 billion. This Federal in the past, and based on the real crisis

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No Republican, no every minute that the country is about believe this is the right thing for us, Democrat, no Independent, no liberal, to sink into oblivion if we don’t sign it and it would be so much better for our no conservative, no moderate said this and vote for it, not knowing fully what country. is the right plan for the future of this is in it, not fully having studied it, the Senator JOHANNS is here, and he great Nation; not a single one in this American people not knowing what is talked about executive leadership. You Senate. That is a very serious situation in it. That is wrong policy. We object and Senator THUNE were talking about for our Nation. to that. how dangerous the debt path we are on It is time to be serious about this and I believe the regular order in this is, how much greater it was in Nebras- present a serious proposal that makes Senate should be conducted, that we ka’s situation. Alabama has had to cut the hard choices. Don’t tell me you can ought to have a proposal brought forth spending. But we are not cutting solve this problem by, well, everybody so it can be amended, so it can be ana- spending at all here. We haven’t been. is going to pay higher taxes who makes lyzed, so it can be accounted for. How We have been increasing spending here. over a certain level. I did the math on much taxes are going to be raised by I wanted to ask you a serious ques- that. When I first heard that I said: OK, the President? What taxes does he pro- tion. Do you feel that the first respon- let me understand that better. If you pose to raise? What does Senator REID sibility of a Chief Executive of the earn over $250,000 a year, what would want to do? Let’s see those numbers United States, the President, would be the tax rate have to be for those earn- and let’s debate them and let’s have to honestly tell the American people ers just to balance the budget for that amendments. That is why we need to that this is not just a political dust-up, year? I am not talking about the mas- be here next week, not to deal with a but that we are facing a very serious sive amount of debt that lies in front of patent bill or some other legislation. debt crisis that could actually put us our children and grandchildren. Just to That is why we called for it and I am into an economic tailspin again, knock balance the budget that year, the tax prepared to work and I believe our col- us down again, and the debt numbers rate would be 90 percent. It has gotten leagues are, but it needs to be on some- we are seeing will look even worse? Do worse because our deficit has grown to thing significant. you feel he has that responsibility, and $1.6 trillion—but 90 percent. Actually, I The history of our Congress and the do you feel it has been met? think, if I redid that math, it would be surging debt crisis we face is so signifi- Mr. JOHANNS. Senator SESSIONS closer to 100 percent. cant that we have to have a balanced raises an excellent point. Having That may be a great political talking budget constitutional amendment. We served in the executive branch pretty point. It may be tested, it may be almost passed that before. It would much exclusively until I came to the polled, it may be a 70-percent talking have been so much better had we done Senate 2 years ago, there is only one point, it may be an 80-percent talking so. Let’s do it this time and change the leader. I not only believe that the Ex- point, but I tell you what, it is not course of our country. Nothing clears ecutive—in this case, the President of going to solve the problem this Nation the mind so well as the absence of al- the United States—has that responsi- faces. It is not the pathway that deals ternatives. When Senators and Con- bility, but I feel very strongly that with the massive problem we have, and gressmen have no alternative but to that responsibility has not been dis- there is no one else who can speak to live within their means, they will fig- charged. the Nation like the President of the ure out a way to do it. But if we can I fully appreciate the need to go out United States. find an alternative, history tells us too there and drive a message and get Senator SESSIONS cannot, Senator often we will, and we will act irrespon- votes and get yourself elected or re- JOHANNS cannot, Senator MCCONNELL sibly. elected. That, of course, is what democ- and Senator REID, with all their stat- I yield the floor. racy is all about. But there is a point ure, cannot either. That bully pulpit is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- at which the election is over and that unique to the President of the United ator from Texas is recognized. needs to be set aside, and there needs States, and we have yet to see that re- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, may I to be someone who can lead on behalf sponsibility met. inquire how much time remains? of the entire United States. Mr. SESSIONS. I thank the Senator, The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is We are all Senators, but it is the peo- the former Governor for those com- 7 minutes 25 seconds. ple of Nebraska who vote for me. We ments. I do believe it is difficult for Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I was, only have one nationally elected offi- Congress to ask the American people to frankly, shocked by the comments of cial, and that is the gentleman I re- make sacrifices if the President does the President of the United States yes- ferred to previously who is called Mr. not acknowledge clearly and terday at his press conference, telling President. There is no substitute for articulately the deep crisis we are in Congress it needed to get to work. I that, not in our system of government. and why those sacrifices have to be guess the President forgot his party It is absolutely incumbent upon the made. It is not that we want to; it is controls the Senate, and Republicans, President to lay out in terms U.S. citi- because we do not have the money and being in the minority, have no ability zens can understand what we are fac- we have to make some changes in what to place matters on the agenda or to ing. we do. That is why a number of us force a vote on issues over the objec- I will be very candid. I could not be called on Majority Leader REID to not tion of Senator REID, the majority more disappointed with the President’s recess next week. Let’s stay and do leader, and the Democrats who control comments yesterday. It is his podium. something about the debt. the Senate. He is free to talk about whatever he I understand we may now be staying I guess the thing that rankled me so chooses to talk about, and he does not next week, but I am not at all sure that much is, rather than hold a press con- need the advice of MIKE JOHANNS. But I the plan is to deal with anything in- ference and tell Senator REID to get to will tell you what a great opportunity volving the greatest threat to our Na- work on the budget, the President that was to talk about the dire situa- tion, which is our debt. Apparently, should have picked up his telephone or tion of our budget and to lay out in they want to talk about other issues. invited Senator REID to come to his of- stark detail what brings us to this situ- That was not what drove the concern. fice and said: HARRY, we need to pass a ation and invite the American people It was not about a patent bill—much as budget. We need to take care of this to understand the difficulty we are fac- I would like to see it passed. That was debt crisis. We need to take care of this ing and, most importantly, to put a not what we were concerned about cliff we are getting ready to fall off on plan out that the President stands be- when we said we need to be in next August 2, that Secretary Geithner has hind. week. It is because, by the end of this warned us would have, perhaps, calami- Let me tell you what happened this month, maybe the first of August, we tous impacts on markets and on the year. The President put out a plan. The will see a monumental bill of some economy and on interest rates charged

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He but I think the President has dimin- comes from a person who, since Janu- appointed it, a bipartisan fiscal com- ished that office and himself by giving ary 2011, has had 31 fundraisers, includ- mission that reported back in Decem- the kind of campaign speech he gave ing one tonight in Philadelphia. I won- ber, entitled ‘‘Moment Of Truth,’’ oth- yesterday. der if he is going to cancel his fund- erwise known as the Bowles-Simpson We do have a solution. The Senator raiser in Philadelphia tonight to meet Commission, a bipartisan commission from Alabama, Mr. SESSIONS, and oth- with Leader MCCONNELL and Speaker the President appointed himself. But ers of us have sponsored a balanced BOEHNER to try to work on this threat he has ignored it. budget amendment to the Constitu- that he was so emphatic about yester- There is another one, the Domenici- tion. This would be a responsible way day. I predict he will not cancel his Rivlin Commission, a bipartisan com- to deal with this problem, and I hope fundraiser in Philadelphia tonight to mission that made recommendations. we will get a vote on that shortly. But get to work on something that only he The President has ignored it. in the meantime, there is no reason we can do, which is to negotiate a grand The President yesterday said: ‘‘Call cannot solve this problem. All we need bargain with Republicans and Demo- me naive, but my expectation is that is the President to step up and give us crats that will solve this problem. leaders are going to lead.’’ That is a proposal. So far, he has laid back and We know he had time on Monday to what the President himself had the gall criticized everybody else and said: videotape an appeal to his donors who to say yesterday to the American peo- Where is your proposal? How come you wanted to solicit donations from people ple when he himself has displayed an haven’t done your work? Well, he has so they might win a dinner with Presi- astounding lack of leadership. As I not done his work by proposing a re- dent Obama and the Vice President. He said, we are ready to work with the sponsible solution. had time to do that. Yet it was not President. I know Senator MCCONNELL We will have a debate. We will have until Monday of this week that the invited him to come over to Congress amendments. We will make construc- President himself first took ownership and explain how this increase in taxes tive suggestions. We will do it in the of this issue, after Majority Leader was somehow going to create more jobs light of day and not behind closed CANTOR and Assistant Leader KYL said in America; how we were going to solve doors, which is where these negotia- we cannot negotiate with the Vice the problems with Medicare—which is tions are occurring now. Why does this President because they keep insisting going to run out of money in a little need to be done in secret? Why, as Sen- on raising taxes, and we are not going over a decade. I hope the President ator SESSIONS said, are we, the elected to go there. takes him up on that invitation. representatives of the American peo- The President had his first meeting It is not a partisan issue. Secretary ple, left with a fait accompli shortly with Republican Leader MCCONNELL of State Hillary Clinton said our na- before the deadline that says: You ei- and the majority leader to talk about tional debt sends a message of weak- ther pass this or the country’s econ- this issue that he was flailing Congress ness internationally. omy goes down the tubes. That is not about not doing its job just yesterday. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of what the American people expect of us. Frankly, he should be embarrassed. Staff, Admiral Mullen, said that ‘‘the That is not what they deserve. But, unfortunately, the threshold for single greatest threat to our National Sure, there are going to be dif- embarrassment here in Washington security is our debt.’’ If America goes ferences of opinion, but that is what seems to be much higher than in the broke, how are we going to pay for our this Senate is for—to work those out. rest of the country. national defense and security that not We all understand we are not going to The President said Republicans were only Americans depend on but so many get what we want 100 percent of the blocking the deal on the debt limit be- countries around the world depend on time, but we do deserve to have a fair cause they had taken tax increases off America being strong to protect them and open process, transparent and visi- the table. That is right. We believe it is from tyrants and dictators and terror- ble to the American people. I get to a terrible mistake, with unemployment ists? But if our economy goes bust, if offer suggestions, they either win or at 9.1 percent—much higher in many interest rates go up to historic norms, they lose, and then ultimately the ma- regions of the country—to raise taxes our economy could spiral out of con- jority vote determines the outcome. on the very people whom you are de- trol. But there is not going to be a bail- We respect that as the process by pending on to create jobs. What is his out for the United States of America. which these differences are resolved. message to people who cannot find a Our economy is simply too big. The But we cannot do our job when the job because people are not hiring? International Monetary Fund, the Eu- President doesn’t do his job and make What is his message to people who are ropeans, and others are not going to a responsible proposal, when Senator out of work and they cannot pay their bail us out while we continue to spend REID will not bring a budget to the home mortgage and they lose their recklessly about 43 cents out of every floor. home? It is higher taxes. Let’s just dollar in money borrowed from these It has been 2 years since the Senate raise taxes and everything will be fine. young men and women here sitting in has had a budget. No one in the United We do not have a taxing shortfall. front of me. Every baby born in Amer- States of America or anywhere around The American people pay plenty of ica today comes into this world $46,000 the world can operate with that sort of taxes already. What we have is a spend- in debt. It is irresponsible. It is wrong. recklessness and irresponsibility. Ev- ing binge by the Federal Government. The American people sent a message erybody has to have a budget. My fam- Tax revenue is roughly 18 percent of in November of 2010 that they were ily has a budget. Every business has a our gross domestic product, but spend- sick and tired of Washington operating budget. Only by having a budget can ing is 25 percent, hence the $1.5 trillion business as usual, and they were not you determine what your priorities deficit this year and the $14.3 trillion going to take it anymore. And the are. What are the things you have to debt so far, which threatens our Na- American people should not take it have or do? What are the things you tion’s future. anymore. can put off until tomorrow? What are Frankly, it rankles many of us to I believe we have an opportunity the things that maybe would be nice to have the President engage in such bla- here. In Texas, we don’t recognize prob- have but you cannot afford? tant demagoguery and blame-shifting, lems; we recognize challenges and op- Every family, every business has to when he himself is unwilling to take portunities. We are a positive bunch of go through that process but not the responsibility for his duties, which are folks. This is a grand opportunity for Senate and not, apparently, the Presi- to lead by example. We are ready to Democrats and Republicans to come dent of the United States. The proposal work with the President to try to solve together to do the Nation’s business, to he made, which doubled the debt in 5

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So why doesn’t he come back dressing the deficit, we should elimi- the previous order, the Senate will pro- with a new one? Why doesn’t he stay at nate that loophole. It is about making ceed to executive session to consider the table? Instead of going to Philadel- the Tax Code fair and effective. the following nomination, which the phia tonight and raising money, why Over the last decade the big five oil clerk will report. doesn’t he call Senator MCCONNELL, companies have taken home more than The assistant legislative clerk read Speaker BOEHNER, Minority Leader $1 trillion in profits while enjoying the nomination of David H. Petraeus, PELOSI, and Majority Leader REID into tens of billions of dollars in taxpayer of New Hampshire, to be Director of his office and sit down and do his job, subsidies. Those moneys, whether you the Central Intelligence Agency. just do his job? call them revenues or taxes or breaks, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under I yield the floor and note the absence whatever the nomenclature, whatever the previous order, there will be 2 of a quorum. the rhetoric, they are a loss to the tax- hours of debate equally divided and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The payers and the people of the United controlled in the usual form. clerk will call the roll. States of America without any reason The Senator from California. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Thank you very The assistant legislative clerk pro- because these five oil companies are much, Madam President. ceeded to call the roll. among the most profitable and lucra- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. I ask unanimous I come to the floor as the chairman tive in the history of the world, and consent that the order for the quorum of the Select Committee on Intel- they don’t need that money. call be rescinded. ligence to speak about the nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It is time to say enough is enough to of GEN David Petraeus to become the objection, it is so ordered. the kinds of hidden subsidies that go to Director of the CIA. I wish to thank The Senator from Connecticut is rec- special interests, and there are others the majority leader for bringing this ognized. that we ought to scrutinize and elimi- nomination to the floor in such a quick Mr. BLUMENTHAL. On my way here, nate in the name of fairness and effec- fashion because the committee, only Mr. President, I had the great pleasure tiveness in our government so that we earlier this week, on Tuesday, unani- of running into the Redway family, a can be serious about addressing our mously approved the nomination of few minutes ago, visiting from the debt and our deficit. General Petraeus. State of Connecticut. Jack Redway is a Budgets are about choices. Some I think there is no doubt but that former public servant in the State, and choices are not easy. We face tough General Petraeus is among the finest he is here with his wife Sue and other choices, but we ought to put to use the military officers and strategic thinkers members of his family. When I told common sense of the American people, of his generation. We are very lucky to them I was on my way here to talk on to say enough is enough to the same have his service. He wrote the Army’s the floor of the Senate, they asked me old, same old hidden subsidies, tax counterinsurgency strategy and then what the subject was. When I told them breaks, special giveaways to special in- applied it in Iraq, securing a military the Senate is debating the debt, the terests. Cutting Medicare benefits or victory from what had appeared to be a deficit, and the budget, one of them Medicaid will not make us stronger. descent into chaos and violence. said: Same old, same old. Firing teachers will not make us One year ago to this day, the Senate We are here on the same old, same stronger. Forcing kids out of college confirmed General Petraeus to replace old issues. But the American people will not make us stronger in Con- GEN Stanley McChrystal as the leader have had enough. They have had necticut or across the country. None of of American and International Secu- enough of the tax breaks and the spe- these measures will make us stronger rity Assistance Forces in Afghanistan. cial giveaways and the sweetheart or fairer as a nation, nor will rolling Since then he has shifted the strategy, deals that go to the special interests back our investments in innovation implemented the troop surge, kept our and that have driven our deficit to sky- and research, which are vital to the coalition together, and today our mili- high, intolerable levels. We are now at high-tech jobs of the future, nor will tary and intelligence analysts point to a turning point and really at a preci- cutting our investments in the essen- gains in the security situation and in pice where we simply cannot afford tial means of transportation—high- the Afghan military and ability of the these kinds of tax breaks and sweet- speed rail, so important to Con- police to secure their nation. heart deals any longer, and the people necticut. None of these cuts will bring General Petraeus’s willingness to of Connecticut are saying enough is back jobs, which has to be our priority. take on the Afghanistan mission also enough to the same old, same old deals Economic growth and job creation demonstrates his extraordinary com- with these special interests. We ought must be put first, and the way to do it mitment to public service. At the time, to come together on a bipartisan basis. is to eliminate the wasteful tax sub- he was serving in Tampa, FL, as the Not only do we have a right and oppor- sidies, the breaks for special interests. Combatant Commander for Central tunity, we have a responsibility and an Eliminating them will make us strong- Command, no longer directly in charge obligation to say enough is enough and er, it will make us fairer as a nation. of a war zone but with the responsi- to eliminate these kinds of tax breaks I urge us to come together and put bility for not just Afghanistan but for that squander and waste scarce re- aside whatever the labels and the rhet- 19 other countries as well. He agreed to sources. oric and the nomenclature as we call what was a step down in the military The ethanol subsidies have been them and do the right thing to make ‘‘org chart’’ to take on the hardest voted on by this body, overwhelmingly, our Nation stronger and fairer. military challenge in the world and to by Republicans and Democrats, re- Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the deploy from Tampa to Kabul. The Na- jected. And the reason is quite simply floor. tion certainly owes General Petraeus a that we can save $400 million each debt of gratitude for 37 years in uni- month, close to $2.5 billion by the end f form. of this year if we eliminate these sub- When he is confirmed, General sidies on ethanol. We shouldn’t be di- Petraeus will be taking off the uniform CONCLUSION OF MORNING vided on this issue going forward. We to become Director Petraeus. He has BUSINESS ought to be united on a bipartisan clearly considered the differences in basis because these scarce resources The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. culture and mission between the CIA are necessary to make sure we do not HAGAN). Morning business is closed. and the military, and now he will shift

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That makes it a from a four-star general to a civilian be intelligence which has been subject real mandate. role as Director of the CIA. He said: to the best of analysis and red- While we are here to consider the You can be sure that when I arrive at teaming. nomination of David Petraeus, I also the CIA, I will arrive without an escort This was one of the questions raised wish to note and recognize some other and just simply get out of my auto- during his confirmation: Would Gen- people. First and foremost, Defense mobile and walk into the building. eral Petraeus put aside his military Well, as we looked out in the audience Secretary Bob Gates, a former Director commander’s assessments and carry of Central Intelligence and the Sec- at his confirmation hearing and we saw forth the agency’s analytic view? He a phalanx of officers accompanying the retary of Defense whose term ends answered the question head on, point- today. general, it became very clear that it ing out that he has experience in the was, indeed, going to be quite a transi- analytical field and in debating assess- Secretary Gates has been a tremen- tion. ments to reach the best judgment pos- dously dedicated public servant I believe—and I think this is the im- sible. throughout his career but never more portance of this nominee—that General General Petraeus specifically pointed needed and appreciated than his last Petraeus understands the difference to his academic background as well as 41⁄2 years as Secretary of Defense. He and is prepared to move into a civilian his military command experience. He, has presided over the wars in Iraq and organization at a difficult time. Of our in fact, has earned—and I don’t think Afghanistan. He has managed the larg- 16 different intelligence agencies, one many people know this—a master’s of est organization in the world at the is generally—and hopefully but gen- public administration and a Ph.D. in Pentagon. He has earned the complete erally—led by a civilian, although international relations from Princeton trust and respect of both President there have been seven military com- University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Bush and President Obama and of manders in our history who have led Public and International Affairs. He every single Member of this body. That the CIA. Of course, Leon Panetta is, in has served as an assistant professor of almost makes him an endangered spe- fact, a civilian. international relations at the U.S. cies. I think we have to consider the tim- Military Academy at West Point, from ing of this: the winddown of two wars, Secretary Gates is the model of the which he graduated, and as a fellow at Iraq and Afghanistan; the operation in professional government official, and Georgetown University. Libya; a restive Middle East where the his leadership and his character is So the culture and debate in the changes in an Arab spring are not fully truly an example to us all. I wish him CIA’s Directorate of Intelligence will known; an Israeli-Palestinian situation well as he goes back to the State of not be new to General Petraeus, and he that has to it crisis dimensions; the Washington. Candidly, on a personal understands the importance of pre- North Korean situation with respect to level, I will never forget his service to senting clear analytic views. the nuclear weaponry of that country; our country. While all Members are familiar with Iran, a very dangerous country with Next, today is Leon Panetta’s last General Petraeus’s recent positions in the potential of becoming a nuclear day as Director of the CIA. I was very Iraq and Afghanistan, let me touch on country; and, above all things, the fact proud to be able to introduce Director some of his prior experience. Prior to that this September is the tenth anni- Panetta as a native Californian at his command in Iraq, he served at Fort versary of 9/11, and where there is non- confirmation hearing to be Secretary Leavenworth, KS, during which time specific intelligence that this country of Defense earlier this month. I can’t he oversaw the development of the may well have a revenge attack say enough about the job he has done Army and the Marine Corps Counterin- against it. Therefore, I think General and my appreciation for the relation- surgency Manual. The importance of Petraeus’s military service will come ship we have had over the past 2 years. that manual is that it has stood the in handy. I think his analytical skills I think it is well known that when it test of time since then. and ability will come in very handy. I first cropped up that he might be con- Earlier in his career, General believe he is the right man for the job sidered for CIA Director, I thought the Petraeus served in Bosnia, where he at this time. service could be best served by some- was the Assistant Chief of Staff for Op- Through the confirmation process, one with CIA experience. I can say here erations of the NATO Stabilization the Intelligence Committee has sought I couldn’t have been more wrong. Di- Force and the Deputy Commander of to understand General Petraeus’s vi- rector Panetta has stepped in when the the United States Counterterrorism sion for the CIA and how he will lead it Senate has had a hard time finding Task Force-Bosnia. through the challenges I have just agreement and put together a note of Prior to his tour in Bosnia, he spent mentioned. I believe he has answered confidence in this body that is unsur- 2 years at Fort Bragg, NC, serving as these questions and has laid out his passed, and I believe that is true at the the Assistant Division Commander for views. agency as well. He has raised morale. Operations of the 82nd Airborne Divi- General Petraeus has testified that He understands the priorities. He has sion, and then as Chief of Staff of the he had discussed this possible move to set the priorities. And he was emi- Airborne Corps. the CIA with Secretary Gates as far nently prepared to be the commanding back as last year. He even dem- In addition, he has served in a num- ber of staff assignments, including aide officer in the takedown of Osama bin onstrated that he knows the CIA cul- Laden. Mr. Panetta’s service as CIA Di- ture and the lingo, saying that right to the Chief of Staff of the Army; Mili- tary Assistant to the Supreme Allied rector was both unique and very spe- after being sworn in he will call an cial. And it is worth noting that, in a ‘‘all-hands’’ meeting for all CIA em- Command-Europe; Chief of Operations of the United Nations Force in Haiti; time when the Senate has a hard time ployees and ‘‘will tell them up front finding agreement, Leon Panetta re- right there that you all should know and Executive Assistant to the Chair- ceived 100 votes on his confirmation to that I’m here to recruit you and I know man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. be the next Secretary of Defense. that you’re here to recruit me.’’ Not only is this a man who has great He has met with just about every CIA experience, this is a man who has com- I hope and expect the vote on General former Director and received their ad- manded, who understands the military, Petraeus will be overwhelming as well. vice on running the agency, and he and who has produced for the United It speaks of the President’s choices of plans to put that advice into practice. States of America. such qualified and respected nominees General Petraeus has written and From my meeting and discussions and of their willingness to continue testified he fully appreciates the mis- with him, his responses before, during, service.

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As a warfighter, he brings a lieve both of us think that Mike Morell issue we have had the opportunity to unique perspective, having seen first- has given our Intelligence Committee work on together over the past 6 hand the tactical value of accurate and nothing but the unvarnished truth. He months. She has, No. 1, reached out to timely intelligence. This experience, in has come in to meet with us; he has me and my staff every day to make an era of unparalleled cooperation be- been prepared to answer questions; he sure we are doing the intelligence work tween the Central Intelligence Agency has presented the facts. He is an ar- in the way we both agree it ought to be and the Department of Defense, will ticulate, strong briefer. He knows the done. She has done a magnificent job of not only benefit the military and the Agency. I believe he is going to lead leading the committee. intelligence community but also the the Agency well until the beginning of The nomination of David Petraeus is American people. September, as General Petraeus will a classic example of how she has led General Petraeus graduated from complete his tour in Kabul in July, and our committee; that is, we need a very West Point in 1974, but he has spent the then there will be a transition period smooth transition, a very quick transi- better part of the last decade on the as he returns home and resigns his tion when it comes to the leadership of battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. commission. In the interim, Mike the intelligence community. What No matter what the task, David Morell will be in charge at the CIA. I Chairman FEINSTEIN did was, as soon as Petraeus has always answered this think we both believe the Agency will the announcement was made on Direc- country’s call. Most recently, after be well served by his service as Acting tor Panetta’s move to be the nominee turning around the war in Iraq and put- Director. for Secretary of Defense and David ting us on a path to success, he left his Finally, I want to thank Mrs. Holly Petraeus was going to be the nominee position as commander of U.S. Central Petraeus, the wife of David Petraeus for CIA Director, she made sure all the Command when he was again called and the Assistant Director of the Con- background was done immediately so upon for an unexpected deployment to sumer Financial Protection Bureau, re- we could go ahead and schedule a hear- Afghanistan. General Petraeus under- sponsible for the Office of Servicemem- ing well in advance of the movement stood the importance of the mission ber Affairs. and accepted the assignment with General Petraeus mentioned at his by Director Panetta to the office of Secretary of Defense, preparing for the vigor. hearing that Holly has been with him After leading the surge in Afghani- for 37 years and 23 moves, and we thank confirmation of General Petraeus to be stan, many expected him to retire from her for continuing to share her hus- the next Director of the CIA. That is the military and public service, but not band with our country. not always easy, but she made sure it Madam President, you and I both got done. David Petraeus. He has decided to ac- know how difficult it is when we have I wish to commend, too, the majority cept one of the most challenging posi- a spouse somewhere else, let alone hav- staff director, David Grannis, as well as tions in the U.S. Government. As Di- ing a spouse somewhere in great jeop- the minority staff director, Martha rector of the CIA, General Petraeus ardy in wartime far from America, in Scott Poindexter, for their work in will face a number of critical chal- countries at which we are waging war, doing the background that was needed lenges, many of which cannot be an- year after year after year. She, indeed, to be done to allow this nomination to ticipated. However, without a doubt, is a very special woman, and I think move very quickly. the threat from terrorism will remain the general is very lucky to have her as It is a pleasure to work with Chair- the focal point for the CIA and for the his spouse. man FEINSTEIN. She certainly has the new Director. In the position of Director of the best interests of America and Ameri- The successful strike on bin Laden CIA, he will carry out one of the most cans at heart from an intelligence removed al-Qaida’s leader but not the important posts in our government. standpoint, and she is doing a terrific threat from terrorism. The al-Qaida The Director is a senior member of the job. It is a pleasure to work with her. core has been weakened, but their ex- President’s national security team and Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I thank the Sen- tremism and violence continues to provides candid and objective analysis ator. spread through affiliates such as AQAP on every single national security issue Mr. CHAMBLISS. I also rise to speak in Yemen and other like-minded radi- this Nation faces. But the Director is in favor of the nomination of David cals. General Petraeus understands also in charge of clandestine and covert Petraeus to be the next Director of the these threats, and I look forward to operations around the globe. It is one Central Intelligence Agency. General working with him to make sure the Na- of the reasons our oversight responsi- Petraeus has had an exemplary mili- tion remains vigilant through these bility is so important in these areas: to tary career, and I look forward to his very uncertain times. see that the law is followed and to see confirmation as the Agency’s 22nd Di- I recall very vividly my first encoun- that missions are carried out with the rector. ter with David Petraeus. It was in Iraq full oversight of our committee. The Before I talk about him, I, too, would when he was in charge of the training CIA Director is responsible for the se- like to acknowledge his wife Holly for of the Iraqi security police and the curity of the people of his Agency and her service and support. In addition to military personnel. I remember stand- for making sure their efforts are in supporting a military family during a ing on a rooftop outside of Baghdad keeping, as I said, with the Nation’s number of long and unprecedented de- and observing an operation, a training laws and ethics. It is a unique and dif- ployments and 23 moves, Holly mission that was going on where Iraqi ficult combination of management, of Petraeus has also worked to protect security police and military personnel intellect, and, most importantly, of military families from predatory lend- were interacting and carrying out this character because things can go awry ing practices. I appreciate her long- training mission with U.S. military and one might elect not to follow the standing commitment and support of personnel. Just being around David law. I believe that will not be the case our men and women in uniform and Petraeus that first day, you could with General Petraeus. I believe he will want to thank her for joining her hus- sense there was something special and follow the law and he will do an excel- band in answering our Nation’s call of something different about this great lent job. So I fully, 100 percent, abso- duty. leader. The respect he commanded lutely support his confirmation. The strain on a military family can- from all of his subordinates and the re- I am very pleased to yield the floor not be overstated, and Holly Petraeus spect he showed to his superior officers to the distinguished vice chairman of is certainly an individual who exempli- was evident, and it was pretty obvious the committee, the Senator from Geor- fies everything that is good about how there was something very unique about gia. a military family needs to support the David Petraeus.

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During the in- coalition forces in Iraq, our Nation Chairman FEINSTEIN stated, that there terim, he is going to continue that once again called upon General are some other folks who are moving to kind of leadership we again have grown Petraeus to lead combat operations in different positions or leaving public to expect from the Director of the Cen- Afghanistan. As in Iraq, he developed service who have been so valuable to tral Intelligence Agency. So I am very and executed a strategy that took the the intelligence community. pleased Mike Morell is in the position momentum away from the enemy and I have had the privilege of working he is at this point in time so we will began the process of providing a lasting with Secretary Bob Gates as a member continue to have the right kind of lead- stability in Afghanistan. General of the Armed Services Committee on a ership at the Agency. Petraeus has acknowledged that we fairly regular basis. Secretary Gates Let me say, we had a unanimous vote have only begun to ‘‘get the inputs will be the first one to tell you, he and in the committee on reporting out the right’’ in that war-torn country. His I have not always agreed on every- nomination of David Petraeus. I, like leadership, rapport with the troops, thing. That is part of what makes this the chairman, hope we have a very out- interaction with our coalition part- institution work so well and what standing, unanimous vote today for ners, and efforts with the Afghan gov- makes our country such a great coun- General Petraeus to be confirmed as ernment have been decisive to the suc- try. But what a professional individual the next Director of the CIA. cesses we have had in Afghanistan to he is. He has provided the exact kind of With that, I yield the floor. date. service as Secretary of Defense that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has been needed during his years at the ator from California. General Petraeus now moves on to a Pentagon, which have not been easy Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, new challenge. He will lead the Central years. These have been very difficult I thank the vice chairman for his re- Intelligence Agency, which is now years to move through the Iraq situa- marks. I would like to thank him also rightfully riding high in the wake of tion, the surge into Afghanistan, as for his willingness to work as a bipar- killing Osama bin Laden. His nomina- well as to deal with all the other myr- tisan team, which, as he said, we have tion to this position is an inspired iad of issues—from personnel, to health done. I think the dividends have been choice that I am very happy to sup- care, to weapons systems—the Sec- great for our committee in that we port. In General Petraeus, we have a retary of Defense has to deal with on a have been able to get an authorization leader whom we can trust as our Na- daily basis. bill passed, we have been able to effect tion continues to prosecute the global I admire and respect Bob Gates so some changes. We have been able to war on terrorism. much, and obviously we certainly wish work together. Our staffs work to- Our Nation and its people owe Gen- him the best in the private sector. gether. In particular, I would like to eral Petraeus and his family a debt of Leon Panetta moving from the CIA thank Majority Staff Director David gratitude for their selfless service. to the office of Secretary of Defense is Grannis, and I would like to thank Mi- They are an inspiration to this Nation, a natural. As I have stated on this floor nority Staff Director Martha Scott young and old, to spend their lives in previously, I will miss him as the Di- Poindexter for her work in this regard. service and support of our Nation—in rector because I think he has done such I think it is extraordinarily impor- the military where possible or in gov- an exemplary job. He came in without tant that Americans know there is in ernment service or private endeavors. a lot of the experience from an intel the Senate of the United States a team There will be many speeches and many standpoint that some folks thought the of oversight that is, in fact, working accolades for this inspiring leader, and Director should have. But having together on a true bipartisan basis. rightly so. But let us give General worked with Leon Panetta when he So I say to the Senator, Mr. Vice Petraeus the tribute that any leader was Chief of Staff to President Clinton, Chairman, thank you so much for really craves—to look behind him, and having worked with him as Director of that—it has been wonderful for me— see followers. OMB under President Clinton, I knew and particularly for your friendship as Mr. LIEBERMAN. Madam President, what kind of man he is. I knew Leon well. it is my great honor to speak today in would adapt very quickly, and that is I yield the floor. support of President Obama’s nominee exactly what has happened. Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I rise to be the next Director of the Central He rolled his sleeves up and went to today to applaud the military service Intelligence Agency, GEN David work. He has traveled around the world of GEN David Petraeus and voice my Petraeus. meeting not only with leaders of other support as he transitions from leading I want to take a few moments to de- nations, but he always makes sure he our Nation’s troops in Afghanistan to scribe what, I believe, Dave Petraeus goes down and visits not just the sta- leading our Nation’s intelligence pro- has meant to our country and why he tion chief in the countries where he is fessionals at the Central Intelligence will be a great CIA Director. visiting but the personnel who really Agency. He is a man of outstanding are out there putting their lives on the moral integrity who has had a distin- GEN David Petraeus is the most dis- line every day to try to protect Amer- guished career in the U.S. Army. tinguished general officer of the U.S. ica and Americans. Four years ago, General Petraeus Armed Forces of his generation—and He has certainly gained the respect was called ‘‘General Betray Us’’ by his generation has many impressive of every individual at the CIA, as well Moveon.org and other leftist groups. general officers. He is a true American as Members of this body. Not only has While I have always supported General hero who has twice been called upon by he gained respect, but the morale at Petraeus, others in this body have not. our commander-in-chief to assume the CIA today is probably the highest The general’s rise, since 2007, to na- leadership of a faltering war effort. it has been since I have ever been in- tional prominence that supersedes And twice he has not only answered volved over the last decade with the party and ideology is indicative of the that call, but led our forces out of the CIA. I think he has done a magnificent incredible nature of his service to our jaws of defeat and onto the path of vic- job, and he is going to do likewise as country. tory. To my knowledge, no one else in the Secretary of Defense. When analysts discuss success of the American history shares that record The chairman is right—Mike Morell Iraq surge in 2007 and 2008, credit is with Dave Petraeus. stepping in for the next couple months given to counterinsurgency tactics or At a moment when cynicism too will allow us to have a very seamless to counterterrorism tactics. The often infuses our national politics, and transition during the interim because ‘‘awakening’’ of the Sunni leadership partisanship too often affects our na- Mike is such a gifted professional. He has often been touted as the decisive tional security, General Petraeus has

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While commanding our extraor- And that is why I feel so personally and decorations reflect the fact that dinary military in wars that have di- honored to vote today for the con- General Petraeus is one of the superior vided our country, General Petraeus firmation of GEN David Petraeus to military leaders of this or any genera- has inspired and united our American serve as the next Director of the Cen- tion, as he is the recipient of the family. tral Intelligence Agency. Bronze Star Medal for valor and two At a moment when too many of our Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, awards of the Distinguished Service fellow citizens fear our best days are I am pleased to support GEN David Medal. His accomplishments extend be- behind us, General Petraeus’ life and Petraeus to be Director of the Central yond our own beloved shores around leadership have been a reminder that Intelligence Agency. For the second the world, as he has also received the America is still a land of heroes—and time in as many weeks, this body en- Gold Award of the Iraqi Order of the that Americans are still very capable dorsed an exceptional nominee for a Date Palm, the French Le´gion of achieving greatness. critical post. General Petraeus brings d’Honneur, the Polish Order of Merit, This special debt of national grati- to his new position an incredible re- the Order of Australia, and the Na- tude extends beyond Dave Petraeus to sume of warfighting knowledge and ex- tional Defense Cross of the Czech Re- his family, beginning with his remark- perience, strengthened by meaningful public. Such accolades are a testament able wife, Holly. Holly Petraeus shares excursions into academia. After lead- to the extraordinary leadership of Gen- her husband’s strength of character, in- ing our troops in combat operations eral Petraeus and speak to an indi- telligence, and devotion to the cause of overseas for nearly a decade, I think he vidual whose name is synonymous with public service. As many of you know, is well qualified to lead our foremost excellence and respect. she is currently leading a noble mis- Intelligence institution to serve the One of the finest officers our Nation sion of her own—protecting our mili- needs of our Armed Forces and the Na- has produced, General Petraeus also tary families from exploitative and tion at large. possesses a brilliance that is only manipulative lending practices. One of the most respected military matched by his bravery. Consider just By my rough calculations, General thinkers of his generation, General a few of the military milestones that Petraeus has spent more than twice as Petraeus literally rewrote the manual have occurred under General Petraeus. many months deployed in Iraq or Af- on counterinsurgency operations. Un- He has directed operations that have ghanistan over the last 8 years as he derstanding that the ability to think is halted and reversed the momentum in has back home in the United States. as critical as knowing how to fight, he such Taliban strongholds as Kandahar Throughout all that time, Holly has translated difficult and sometimes and he positioned the United States to been supportive of her husband’s serv- counterintuitive principles into a win- secure victory in Iraq when defeat ice and taken care of their gifted chil- ning formula for a flagging Iraq cam- often seemed inevitable. His tactical dren. So today I know we all want to paign. In his latest post, his leadership and strategic faculties are universally say: Thank you, Holly Petraeus. has inspired hope for a positive out- admired and are second to none. And as General Petraeus’ background and come to our endeavors in Afghanistan. the commander leading U.S. and Coali- accomplishments would make him a Threats to our national security are tion forces in both Afghanistan and superb candidate for any of the top na- ubiquitous, with those who plot Iraq, he clearly understands the abso- tional security positions in the U.S. against us living in all corners of the lute necessity of coordination between Government. But there are a special world and in the elusive halls of cyber- military special ops and intelligence set of reasons why I believe he will space. To defend our liberty and way of covert actions—an imperative that was make a truly superb Director of the life, we rely on an intelligence service underscored with the remarkable May CIA in this time of war. that is agile and proactive to swiftly 1, 2011, take down of Osama bin Laden. First, GEN David Petraeus is some- defeat threats before they can harm us. And I would be abjectly remiss if I one whose very name inspires the trust General Petraeus has the rare com- did not recognize General Petraeus’s and confidence of America’s friends, bination of professional acumen and wife Holly, their son Stephen, who has and the fear and anxiety of America’s keen intellect to lead the Central In- followed in General Petraeus’s foot- enemies. As our commander in Iraq, at telligence Agency in a way that antici- steps by serving in the Army, including U.S. Central Command, and now in Af- pates the moves of our adversaries and a recent tour in Afghanistan, and his ghanistan, he has stood at the epi- keeps them off balance. daughter Anne. His assignments since center of some of our toughest, most General Petraeus and his wife Holly September 11, 2001, have taken him intensive, and most effective counter- will again unselfishly answer the call away from his family, far too often and terrorism operations. David Petraeus of public service at a time when our for far too long. In fact, it is my under- knows our enemies. Nation demands great leaders. After 37 standing that General Petraeus has At the same time, General Petraeus years, they continue to serve with been deployed for more than 61⁄2 years has also built close personal relation- vigor and distinction and I look for- over the past decade, and I am sure ships with our key partners and allies ward to following their continued suc- that there have been many missed in the Middle East, South Asia, the cess. birthdays, holidays, and other family Euro-Atlantic community, and around Ms. SNOWE. Madam President, I rise moments along the way. And so I the world. Dave has also proven him- today in ardent support of the nomina- would like to take an opportunity to self to be a capable leader of large or- tion of GEN David Petraeus to be the acknowledge the family that has en- ganizations, larger even than the CIA. 20th Director of the Central Intel- dured ‘‘23 moves’’ and state that all of And because he is a scholar as well as ligence Agency, CIA. you deserve recognition for your sac- a soldier, he is well-suited to oversee First and foremost, General Petraeus rifices and dedication to the Nation. and improve the critically important deserves our Nation’s unending grati- Indisputably, our phenomenal military analysis done by so many who work at tude for his unwavering commitment families at every level and in every the CIA. to this country over the nearly four branch of our Armed Forces are noth- After all he has done, General decades that he has served in uniform. ing short of indispensable to America’s Petraeus would be well-justified in Since graduating from the U.S. Mili- ultimate success in our missions. Our seeking a quiet, personal retirement tary Academy in 1974, General servicemen and women could not per- now. But fortunately for the rest of us, Petraeus has accumulated exceptional form their duties as effectively without service to a cause larger than himself knowledge, acumen, and experience you nor could our Nation. Your sac- is General Petraeus’ creed and destiny. worthy of the legendary military gi- rifices are your service and we cannot The brave and skillful men and women ants who have matriculated at West thank you enough. of the Central Intelligence Agency will Point. Throughout his long and distin- Today, the U.S. Senate considers be in very good hands when he is given guished career, he has demonstrated General Petraeus to lead the CIA at a the opportunity to become their leader, the highest levels of integrity and per- time when daunting challenges to our

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Africa continue to spread, when Iran professionals of the CIA as, ‘‘the ulti- Not because we are trying to protect continues to flaunt its nuclear ambi- mate selfless servants of our Nation, somebody but because higher taxes on tions, when the makeup of the Libyan individuals with extraordinary exper- an already weak economy would just opposition is still unclear, when the tise, initiative, integrity, and courage make things worse. threat of cyber intrusion and attack is in the face of adversity and physical Now, we can point to a lot of what distressingly persistent, and when Is- danger.’’ I could not concur with this the President has done since he took lamic extremists continue to control assessment more, and frankly, we office that has made things worse, but large swaths of territory in such loca- would be hard-pressed to find a nomi- I do not know of a single economist tions as Yemen. nee with stronger credentials than who believes that American businesses Former Director—and now Defense General Petraeus to lead this key na- will be more likely to hire people, will Secretary—Leon Panetta has left the tional security organization. be more likely to create jobs, if they CIA on firm footing, having success- The trust and the confidence that are are faced with paying higher taxes. fully rebuilt the agency’s relationship lynchpins of General Petraeus’s ster- They will not. Everyone knows that. with Congress, implemented effi- ling reputation among all who have So when the President talks about ciencies, and defended the best assets served under him extend to the U.S. raising taxes, he is talking about kill- of the agency. General Petraeus will Congress and the President. There is no ing jobs, and I would like to speak undoubtedly continue on this path, doubt whatsoever that the general will about the three specific taxes that he while striving to close such key intel- arrive at Langley with an unprece- has talked about. I know because I was ligence gaps and others, as our security dented combination of intellect and the Senate Republican delegate in the may depend on such efforts. courage, and without reservation of meetings with the Vice President at General Petraeus also will be tasked any kind, I could not be more pleased which this was discussed. with leading the agency during a time to vote to confirm General Petraeus as I am not going to break the commit- of national austerity. As Senator FEIN- Director of the Central Intelligence ment that we all made to each other to STEIN, the chairman of the Senate In- Agency. not discuss things that the President telligence Committee, stated during The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has not already made public. So I will General Petraeus’s nomination hear- ator from Arizona not discuss the many things the Demo- ing, ‘‘the nation’s economic and finan- Mr. KYL. First, let me acknowledge crats took off the table. They talk cial struggles are requiring a new level that two of the great leaders of the about Republicans taking things off of fiscal discipline, which means that Senate have just made very ringing en- the table, I think they have already the major increases of intelligence re- dorsements of General Petraeus to made it clear that, for example, they sources since 2001—and the CIA budget head the CIA, which we will be voting took any changes in ObamaCare off the has virtually doubled in that time— on in about an hour and a half. I asso- table. I will not get into that. I will not will likely end and the intelligence ciate myself fully with their remarks discuss other things that were a part of community will have to do more with because they are in such a good posi- our conversations. less.’’ The arduous calibration between tion to know, as chairman and ranking But since yesterday the administra- seeking efficiencies to reduce costs member, respectively, of the Intel- tion’s spokesman and the President without diminishing in any way the ligence Committee. specifically identified three of the agency’s pivotal role in the national I think my colleagues will defer to things they did put on the table and security apparatus requires the dis- their judgment about this. But more wanted to discuss with us, I believe I cerning vision and deft judgment that than that, most of us have gotten to might as well explain to you why we have been hallmarks of General know General Petraeus because he has are not willing to raise these kinds of Petraeus’s illustrious tenure in service been so involved in so many of the im- taxes. They are all job-killing taxes. to our country. portant policy decisions of this coun- They would all inhibit growth, which is General Petraeus must at the same try, that we have all been able to form exactly the opposite of what we should time strengthen the bridges between our own judgments and reach the same be doing. our military commanders on the conclusion that the chairwoman and What are these job-killing tax in- ground and the analysts in Wash- ranking member of the committee creases on small businesses and Amer- ington. Intelligence assessments, which have articulated so well just now. I am ican families and other businesses? It are so critical to the creation of sound glad to associate myself with their re- is not, first of all, just on millionaires policy, must accurately depict the situ- marks. and billionaires and corporate jets. ation on the ground and take into ac- Noting that no one else is on the Sen- President Obama and our colleagues on count the most recent tactical and ate floor to speak further about this the other side of the aisle are obviously strategic developments—fortunately, nomination, I would ask unanimous using poll-tested rhetoric about only General Petraeus is supremely posi- consent to speak as in morning busi- raising taxes on millionaires and bil- tioned to understand the needs of those ness for 10 minutes. lionaires and corporate jets. That commanders and to ensure that our in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sounds good. They want ordinary telligence meets their needs. As he objection, it is so ordered. Americans to believe they will not be stated during his nomination hearing, HIGHER TAXES affected by the President’s tax increase General Petraeus intends to ‘‘strive to Mr. KYL. Madam President, we are proposals. But the truth is, the provi- represent the Agency position’’ and going to be foregoing a July 4 break to sions they put forward during the debt ‘‘convey the most forthright and accu- go back home to visit with our con- limit meetings with Vice President rate picture possible.’’ stituents in order to stay here, osten- BIDEN would target small businesses Like my colleagues in this Chamber, sibly, to work on the problem of the ac- and other job creators and many Amer- I applaud General Petraeus, who upon cumulating budget deficit and huge icans who are far from being million- assuming the directorship, has pledged debt that the United States has taken aires or billionaires. to retire from the military to which on and the need to do something about I should mention right off the top has given every fiber of his being. He that, in conjunction with the Presi- that they never discussed with us in recognizes and understands the neces- dent’s request that we raise the na- these meetings anything having to do sity for independence. General tional debt ceiling. with corporate jets. So I have not gone Petraeus stated that he has ‘‘no plans What I would like to briefly address to look to see how many American to bring my military braintrust with today is what seems to me to be an ob- workers are employed in the general me to the Agency’’ and that he would session on the part of the President to aviation business.

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But in any event, They proposed capping itemized deduc- course, millions of Americans and re- what have they actually discussed with tions for upper income taxpayers either tired Americans own stock in oil com- us? at the 28 or 35 percent level. Obviously, panies, and raising taxes would have Well, the first thing they discussed this reduces the ability of taxpayers to the effect of both reducing what they was repealing something called LIFO. buy homes, to make gifts to charity, to get in their pensions and so on, as well LIFO is a term—last in, first out—that pay medical expenses, all of the things as undoubtedly result in higher gaso- is used by accountants as one of the for which deductions are taken. line prices because most of these kinds methods of inventory accounting. For As the Wall Street Journal editorial- of taxes are passed right on through to years there has been a question—and ized on June 29: the consumer. more than one-third of American busi- The political point of this exercise is So they want to raise taxes on U.S.- nesses use this particular method of ac- to raise marginal tax rates without ap- based oil and gas companies—not for- counting. It is perfectly appropriate pearing to do so. eign-owned companies—U.S.-based oil and legal and so on. But there has been That is exactly what would happen. and gas companies. Obviously, this tax some talk: Well, should we have every- That editorial points out that Presi- could result in higher gas prices which dent George H.W. Bush agreed to a body use the same standardized method contradicts the reason for releasing oil similar proposal as part of his 1990 of accounting? There have been pro- from the Strategic Oil Reserve. Why do budget agreement that broke his ‘‘read posals to do that in the past. that if it is going to get canceled out The problem is, what the Obama ad- my lips’’ promise not to raise taxes. by imposing a new tax? ministration wants to do is not just to But the fact is, half of all small busi- It could, obviously, hurt job creation conform everyone to the same type of ness income falls into the top two because this industry supports over 9.2 accounting but to actually go back and brackets. So the ability of small busi- million American jobs. It does not just nesses to grow and create jobs would retroactively tax the businesses that target oil companies because they get obviously be harmed by this proposal. have been using this accounting prac- some kind of special benefit. What The fact is, most high-income tax- these provisions do is eliminate a tax tice, which is perfectly legal, totally payers—individual taxpayers—already provision applicable to all businesses— recognized by the IRS, and nothing is lose the benefit of tax deductions and any manufacturing business, for exam- wrong with it. But they are going to go credits at their income level because of ple, has the benefit of these particular back and say: Because we are inter- what is called the alternative min- three tax provisions. ested in rasing revenue, we are going to imum tax. Each year we eliminate the So why single out one particular put a retroactive tax on all of you who effect of the alternative minimum tax group of taxpayers, only about five in have been using this method of ac- except on those making, I believe it is number, who would no longer be able counting. above $250,000. So the very people who to take advantage of provisions that They are more interested in getting would be capped are already capped every other American business can money than in tax fairness, and that is under the AMT. Who would get hurt? why we are opposed to this. It would Well, we know 50 percent of the taxes take advantage of? They are broadly represent a retroactive tax increase on paid by small businesses are paid by available to American businesses in the 36 percent of American businesses these two upper brackets because they one form or another. They are three that use this perfectly legal method of pay individually. It is those folks who specific things: First, the so-called sec- accounting. cannot take this that would get hit by tion 199 deduction available to all man- Now, who uses it? Mostly it is people this because they have to take the de- ufacturers. Second, the U.S.-based in retail businesses and manufacturers, ductions as part of their businesses. businesses are generally able to pre- many of whom are small businesses, I They would end up having their deduc- vent double taxation. When they have might add. To show what the impact of tions capped and be unable, therefore, to pay taxes abroad, those taxes are this would be—by the way, we first to invest that in hiring more people. then credited against their American talk about creating jobs in the retail Moreover, the tax increase would hit a tax burden. Third, most businesses can sector where consumers come in and much larger segment of American fam- expense their research and develop- buy things and in the manufacturing ilies than just millionaires and billion- ment costs. sector where they are made. These are aires. These are the three things that the very folks who use this method of According to the IRS, in 2008, the last would be taken away just from oil com- accounting. year for which we have numbers, only panies, the folks who find American oil Here is the effect that it would have 319,000 tax returns showed income of $1 so that we can drive our cars and con- on small businesses. In September 2009, million or more. But in that same year, duct our businesses. So raising the cost the Small Business Administration’s the number of returns falling in the 33- of producing American oil would help Office of Advocacy—which is under the and 35-percent brackets, which are the our foreign competitors and make us Obama administration—wrote to the brackets most affected by this pro- more dependent on them, ship high- Tax Reform Subcommittee of the posal, numbered more than 3.6 million. paying jobs offshore, increase our President’s own Economic Recovery In other words, more than 10 times the dependance on foreign oil, cause gas Advisory Board that repealing LIFO number of filers would be hit if only prices to rise, and hurt American fami- ‘‘would result in a tax increase for millionaires and billionaires were af- lies already suffering with high food small businesses that could ultimately fected. and energy costs. force many small businesses to close.’’ So while the President likes to claim Why would we want to do this except Why on Earth would we impose a tax he only wants to tax millionaires and to demagogue a political issue? Be- retroactively on folks who probably— billionaires, the fact is his proposal cause it sounds good to punish success. at least according to the President’s would hit small businesses and millions America has never been about pun- own Small Business Administration— of Americans who are not millionaires. ishing success. America has been all would ultimately have to close their But as I said, most importantly, it af- about creating opportunities, and this business as a result of the imposition fects job creation because the people President’s ideas of raising taxes as the of this tax? Why would we do that? who would be hit by this are the people sine qua non of an agreement to Should that not at least be taken into who are small business entrepreneurs, achieve an increase in the debt ceiling, account before you propose something who pay their taxes under these provi- as he has proposed, would be absolutely such as this or are you so obsessed with sions, and would no longer be able to contrary to what we are all trying to finding somebody to raise taxes on or deduct their business job expenses. do right now—which is to help our getting revenue that it does not mat- Why, with economic growth at just economy get healthy so that it can cre- ter? 1.9 percent in the last quarter, would ate more jobs, so we can reduce this

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Re- continue to work together and try to producing more revenue for the Federal publicans will be signing on to a tax in- get through a lot of these fiscal chal- Government to tax under our existing crease, and one of the more dishonest vari- lenges we have. I, for one, along with taxes. So if we want economic growth, eties at that. The phase-out gambit is an at- many others, look forward to finding improvement in the economy, the last tempt to shoe-horn more progressively into common solutions to move our country thing we should be doing when our the tax code without admitting it, and to do forward and step back from the finan- economy is ailing now is imposing a so in such a way that only tax experts will cial precipice we are approaching. know what’s going on. I ask unanimous consent that the higher tax burden on it. One goal of the tax reform that Repub- Why the President is so obsessed licans and Mr. Obama keep talking about is time during quorum calls be divided with this, I do not know. But I will tell to simplify the tax code, but deduction equally to both sides, and I yield the you one thing: Republicans will resist phase-outs make the code far more com- floor. these job-killing tax increases, not be- plicated. Phase-outs make it impossible for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cause we are trying to protect some- taxpayers to add up their income, look at objection, it is so ordered. body—except the American people—but the tax tables, and know what they owe. The The Senator from Maryland is recog- because we know that it is bad for our IRS taxpayer advocate service and even the nized. economy, for our families, for our busi- head of the American Bar Association’s tax Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I ask section urged their repeal in the 1990s. unanimous consent that I be able to nesses, and for job creation. Democrats keep telling us Americans sup- I ask unanimous consent that the port raising taxes. If that’s true, the least speak as in morning business. Wall Street Journal editorial to which they can do is try to raise them honestly. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I referred be printed in the RECORD. Mr. KYL. I yield the floor. objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the mate- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- THE BUDGET rial was ordered to be printed in the ator from Massachusetts. Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I RECORD, as follows: Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts. take this time to talk about the budget [From the Wall Street Journal, June 29, 2011] Madam President, I thank Senator KYL issues and the debt ceiling vote that is A STEALTH TAX HIKE—THE RETURN OF THE for his eloquent speech on the issues of approaching. It is a serious issue that DEDUCTION PHASE-OUT GAMBIT the day that are obviously very serious we need to deal with. The White House wants Republicans to for the American people. First, I think it is important to know agree to tax increases that no one wants to Madam President, I am here to speak how we got here. I say that because we call tax increases, and for an insight into on a couple of issues—first and fore- don’t want to repeat the mistakes we this political method let’s focus on one pro- most, regarding the Asset Forfeiture made in the past. It was just 10 years posal in particular—the phase-out of ago when we had not only a balanced itemized deductions for upper-income tax- Responsibility Act of 2011, an act that payers. We hope the tea party is paying at- I have filed and will speak on in a mo- budget, we had a budget that looked tention, because this kind of maneuver is ment. like we were going to pay off all of our why people hate Washington. I ask unanimous consent to speak as privately held debt. I was part of the The idea is that once taxpayers earn a cer- in morning business. Congress that moved us toward that tain amount of money (say, $200,000), they The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without balanced budget and surplus. It was the would begin to lose the value of the various objection, it is so ordered. Democrats who were prepared to do deductions they’re entitled to under the law. Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts. what was necessary to balance the Fed- These include such IRS Form 1040 line items eral budget in the 1990s, and we got as the personal exemption, the deductions Madam President, I want to comment for state taxes and charitable contributions, on Secretary Gates’ last day over at there. We didn’t have a single vote even those for spouses and children. Earn the Pentagon. I was over there doing from Republicans, but we balanced the enough money and soon the value of those some work, and I noted that he was budget in the 1990s. It was the right deductions goes to zero. being honored today. I thank him for thing to do for our economy. As a re- The political point of this exercise is to his dedication and service to our coun- sult, our economy picked up and did raise marginal tax rates without appearing try. He leaves behind an incredible extremely well. to do so. The top statutory individual rate record of service. We also know that the previous ad- would remain at 35%, so the politicians could ministration cut taxes twice, in 2001 claim they hadn’t raised rates. But for those Our military and families, while losing their deductions, the marginal rate strained, have never been more pre- and 2003. We also went to war in Iraq— would increase by between one and two per- pared to fight and win in today’s con- a war that was one of choice—and we centage points until the phase-outs were flicts. From my interaction with him, I went to war in Afghanistan, and we complete. have gained an enormous level of re- didn’t pay for either one of those wars. We raise the alarm now because this spect for his tireless leadership and It was these unpaid-for wars and tax sneaky bit of political fiddling last became committed resolve on behalf of our policies that led us from a surplus to a law during a previous bipartisan budget sum- men and women in uniform and their deficit. Our economy then turned, and mit—in 1990. Democrats proposed it then, too, and President George H.W. Bush and his families. we now have these large deficits. I say budget chief Dick Darman agreed to it so Mr. Secretary, thank you for your in- that because we need to pay attention they could appear to be raising tax rates less credible service to this Nation. You to how we got here to make sure we than they really were. have made us all proud. have a credible plan to get us out of Those deduction phase-outs continued to Madam President, today, one of our this deficit. be part of the tax code until the 2003 tax law Nation’s finest officers, GEN David I think it is very important that this finally phased out the phase-outs. They are Petraeus, leaves behind a distinguished country move toward a manageable scheduled to return when the George W. record of military service and moves debt. It is very important for our econ- Bush tax rates expire at the end of 2012. While the statutory top rate will then rise to on to a new job. The wealth of experi- omy, and for job growth, that we man- 39.6%, millions of taxpayers will pay a top ence he brings to this critical post will age our deficit and bring it down. rate closer to 41% as they lose their deduc- be invaluable as he and the other dedi- Let me give you what I think needs tions. This is in addition to the 3.8% payroll cated public servants at the Agency to be done in any plan that is presented tax increase on investment income that will work to keep our Nation safe from to us for consideration. I hope we all hit millions of these same taxpayers when harm. I have the utmost faith in his agree that we need to raise the debt ObamaCare gears up in 2013. leadership and look forward to the con- ceiling. That is after the fact. We have Only six months ago, President Obama en- already spent the money. Now we have dorsed the extension of the Bush rates (and tributions he will make to the Agency the end of the phase-outs) for two more and to our country. to pay the bill. We also would like to years, but now his negotiators want to re- (The remarks of Mr. BROWN per- see a plan to bring our deficit under nege on that deal. They want to reintroduce taining to the introduction of S. 1312 control. To do that, we have to have a the phase-outs as part of a debt-ceiling deal, are printed in today’s RECORD under credible plan, one that really does

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These funds could be used to help but will keep America prosperous, too. want seniors to pay more for health reduce our deficit instead. That is our charge. That is what we care. How about the well off? Should The worst part is that section 199 need to do. Let’s get on with the work. they not be part of the plan? I think we came about as a result of our Foreign With that, I yield floor. need to have a fair plan in order to ac- Sales Act. What was that about? We The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. complish our goal. wanted to put American manufacturers BLUMENTHAL). The Senator from Texas. Third, we need to allow our Nation to and producers on a level playing field Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, be- move forward with economic growth. for international competition. We tried fore I start my remarks, I would like to Jobs are critically important to deal to do that with a direct subsidy to help say that in about an hour we will start with the deficit. As we create more exporters, but the World Trade Organi- voting on the nomination of General jobs, we help our economy grow, it zation held that to be illegal. So then Petraeus to lead the CIA, and I am brings our budget into balance. we came back with this general manu- going to enthusiastically support that I am for a credible plan. To me, a facturers’ credit, section 199, to try to nomination because I do think General credible plan needs to get the job done. help our exporters. Petraeus has shown the kind of mili- Managing our deficit needs to be fair, The gas and oil industry are not tary leadership that makes our coun- including all elements of government manufacturers exporting a product. try proud. He has come in at some of spending, and it includes tax expendi- They should never have qualified for the hardest times in both Iraq and Af- tures. It has to allow for economic this taxpayer-funded subsidy. I asked ghanistan. I have met with him in Iraq growth. If we are going to get the job that question in the Senate Finance to see exactly what he was doing, how done, we have to bring down spending— Committee when we had the Big Five he was implementing his counterinsur- we all acknowledge that—on the do- oil companies’ chief executive officers gency proposals, and I think he is a mestic side and the national security (CEOs) before us. Not one of the CEOs gifted leader. side. We can do better in bringing our could justify the fairness of this sub- I also believe in this war we are in— troops home from Afghanistan and sidy going to the oil and gas industry. the war against terrorists—the CIA and save military dollars. Their only answer was: Well, everyone the military have such a necessary There are things we can do, and we else is getting it. link, and in many ways they are co- need to do that. But we also have to We need to reduce unnecessary gov- dependent on the information and the deal with the revenue side. Quite ernment spending, whether it is on the capabilities that each uniquely has. So frankly, we can’t get the job done with- appropriations side or the tax expendi- I think he will do the same great job he out dealing with the tax loopholes and ture side. With regard to the oil and has done in public service in this kind shelters that we have in the Tax Code. gas industry, repealing section 199 and of arena that has become much more I am concerned that the Republican the rest of the $4 billion or so in sub- closely linked to the military, for sure. leader said we could not consider any sidies these companies receive each So I will support his nomination. revenue. Well, I have heard from a lot year could help us balance the budget. DEBT CEILING of my Republican colleagues who dis- But the minority leader says we Mr. President, today, so many people agree with that. We need to include can’t even consider that. He says we have been talking about this debt ceil- revenues in a credible plan or it can’t can’t consider any of the revenues. To ing issue, which should be what we are get done. We cannot manage the deficit me, it is not a fair proposal, not a cred- talking about because we have perhaps without closing those loopholes and ible proposal, unless we tell the most only as long as 1 month—we are not ex- eliminating those shelters. wealthy and those companies that actly clear—when we will reach that Yesterday, I talked about one of don’t need the subsidies that they are over $14 trillion debt ceiling. This is those—the ethanol subsidy. We have going to be part of the plan to bring the most serious issue facing Congress nearly $3 billion that we can save our budget into balance. and the President today, and we there. The ethanol subsidies are not There are many more provisions in shouldn’t be doing anything else except needed. The market is there. More the Tax Code we can look at where we talking about how we are going to damaging, it is hurting our economy. I can get the savings. I have just men- bridge this gap that would allow us to have the honor of representing the peo- tioned two. If we are going to have a go forward with significant reforms. ple of Maryland and the Delmarva Pe- credible plan that will allow for eco- I will not vote to raise the debt ceil- ninsula. The poultry industry is suf- nomic growth and allow us to create ing unless there are not significant re- fering because of the ethanol subsidies. jobs—and the best way to deal with the forms that assure we will not have to It is costing more to produce poultry, deficit is to create more jobs—then we do it again; that we will begin to bring making the industry less competitive. have to have a fair approach. So I urge down the deficit that is causing this We can save and create jobs by elimi- my colleagues to get together on this. huge debt to accumulate. So I am look- nating the ethanol subsidy, which will Look, I understand it is not going to ing for the leaders who are meeting in help us in balancing the budget. be the budget the Democrats want, but the different meetings—some I am Today, I want to talk about another I will tell you this: it will not be the privy to—to essentially come to an tax shelter and loophole that we can budget the House Republicans want ei- agreement so we can send that mes- deal with, and that is the section 199 ther. We have to work together, Demo- sage. manufacturing tax break used by the crats and Republicans. I think we can People have talked about the mes- oil and gas industry. It is very inter- find common ground. Earlier this year, sage that would be sent to the world if esting. We have seen gasoline prices I think 62 Senators signed a letter say- the debt ceiling isn’t lifted. I am con- rise, and we have seen the negative im- ing, let’s use the framework of the debt cerned about the message that would pact of that on our economy. But guess commission. So I think there was that be sent if we lift the debt ceiling with- who is benefitting from the increase in willingness. Let’s get back to that. out reforms. I wish to send the message the gasoline prices? You are right; it is Let’s get the Democrats and Repub- to the global marketplace that we are the oil and gas industry. Their profits licans working together in true com- going to deal with our financial situa- are up, while our economy has been promise. We don’t have to compromise tion, and we are going to deal with it suffering. our principles. We can get the job done, responsibly; that we are going to cut In the first 3 months of this year, the and that job means let’s get our debt the spending that has caused this debt gas and oil industry, the five largest into a manageable state, let’s do it in to accumulate to such alarming levels. companies, had record profits of $35.8 a way that is fair, so the well off also The message I wish to send to the billion. Big Oil benefits from a variety are part of a solution that includes rev- world is, we are going to take this

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We they are in harm’s way as we speak in wasn’t surprised when I introduced this don’t have a tax problem in this coun- many places around the globe and we bill to get 80 cosponsors immediately. try, we have a spending problem, and don’t want to disrupt their families or It is becoming clear that negotia- we must attack it if we are going to have them worry for 1 minute about tions on a long-term deficit reduction have credibility. their families while they are doing plan may go down to the wire. The That brings me to a bill I have intro- their duty. President said yesterday he will insist duced because I think it is important, These military families have faced on tax increases to pay for a continued as we are looking at this looming dead- stress from repeated deployments since Federal spending spree. Republicans line, to have a plan B. If, in fact, we are 9/11. The last thing they should worry are clear: We must lower government not going to be able to come to an about is not receiving their paycheck spending to affordable levels, and there agreement—both Houses of Congress on time because Congress and the must be fundamental changes in how and the President—that would cut the President have not been able to do the Washington spends the American tax- spending levels sufficiently enough job they need to do. payer dollars. Now is the time for Con- that many of us would be comfortable Immediately after introducing this gress to vote to assure that our troops with in order to pass a bill raising the bill, I was contacted by a military will not miss a paycheck due to grid- debt limit ceiling—if we don’t meet spouse. Her husband was on his 10th de- lock in Washington, not at midnight on that test—we should have a responsible ployment in support of operations in August 2 or whenever we are adjourn- plan B. This would be a plan that the Middle East. The spouse was at ing, hopefully, for a recess so Members would say: If, in fact, we can’t agree on home raising their 1-year-old son. She can get home and work in their dis- what it will take to lift that debt ceil- was very concerned about whether she tricts. If the Senate cancels its July 4 holi- ing, this is how we are going to treat was going to be able to pay her bills. day recess—which is now on the the money that will be coming in. Be- Multiply that story by many thousands books—it is time for us to spend that cause at that point our government and one can imagine the stress of these time on nothing else but this issue— will be limited in its expenditures by families across our Nation who have long-term deficit reduction. We should the revenue that is coming in. loved ones in harm’s way. This should We can allocate that revenue, and not be compounded by adding an un- start our work by making sure we have that is where I think we must have a necessary financial stress that is the a plan B that our troops and their fam- ilies will not be political pawns in the plan B. We must make sure certain fault of a Congress unable to pass an struggle between raising taxes and cut- things are done. The No. 1 thing we all appropriations bill or a Congress and ting spending. If we are here, it should know that is going to be paid is the in- President unable to reach an agree- be for one purpose and one purpose terest on the debt. That is our No. 1 re- ment to cut our deficit so the debt ceil- only; that is, debt reduction and the sponsibility because that will keep us ing will not have to be raised again. preparation for what happens if that from going into default, which none of At a time when our Nation has 100,000 deadline passes and there is not an us wants to do. The second thing is to troops in Afghanistan and 45,000 in Iraq, it would be unconscionable to ask agreement. pay our military—the people who are I can’t think of a better way to say our troops to serve on the front lines deployed overseas, in Iraq, Afghani- we are preparing for the worst while we without ontime pay. From my home stan, and the places that are sup- are hoping for the best, and that is that State of Texas, there are more than portive of those efforts. We must as- we make sure certain essentials are 28,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, and ma- sure we are paying those people on done. time so their families, who are thou- rines currently deployed. This is sec- Obviously, interest on the debt is our sands of miles away in other parts of ond only to California in the highest first obligation. The second one is to our country, will know they can pay number of deployed troops from one pay our military personnel who are their rent and are not going to go into State. overseas, who are deployed, and to extremist positions. I would like to especially recognize make sure they are not worrying about MILITARY PAY the soldiers from the 36th Infantry Di- their families at home having the I wish to talk about a bill I have in- vision of the Texas National Guard. money to pay the mortgage and the troduced that has 80 cosponsors. They are currently serving in the bills that must be paid on top. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- southern region of Iraq and are doing a So I hope the Senate will take up sent to add Senator HELLER of Nevada great job. These brave Texans are this bill, and I am going to ask that we to be a cosponsor of S. 724. working long hours in the extreme consider the Ensuring Pay for Our The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without heat, facing a dangerous enemy. But Military Act of 2011 is on the agenda if objection, it is so ordered. the most remarkable aspect of their we are in session next week. That Mrs. HUTCHISON. I thank the Chair. service is they all raised their hands to seems to be what is in the works right S. 724 is the Ensuring Pay for Our volunteer to do it. The very least we now. If that is the case, let’s do some- Military Act of 2011. There are 80 co- can do is pay them on time. It would be thing productive. I can’t think of some- sponsors of this legislation. It is very tremendously damaging for morale to thing more productive and more reas- simple and straightforward. It ensures tell our troops to go on long deploy- suring to our military than to pass S. that in the event of a government shut- ments, maybe multiple deployments, 724, with 80 cosponsors. If it comes to down, our Nation’s men and women in away from their families, and then not the floor, it is going to pass. It will go uniform would continue to receive pay them at the normal time. to the House, and I assure you it will their military pay and allowances. I know if there is one thing this Con- pass. That is what it does. This legislation gress can agree on, it is our tremen- So let’s start that process. If we are will protect all Active-Duty men and dous pride and support for the brave going to be here next week and a lot of women, including those in the Coast men and women in uniform. I think plans are going to be disrupted, we are Guard and Reserve components. Congress has shown that time and time willing to do that. But let’s make it I introduced this bill earlier this year again. We all learned a lesson after worthwhile by passing significant leg- because we were in the process of hav- what happened during the Vietnam war islation, such as ensuring that our ing a meltdown with our appropria- and after the Vietnam war, when the military is paid on time if for any rea- tions. We need to have a law that disagreement about the policies of the son we are looking at a government assures if there is a shutdown, whether war were actually imputed to those shutdown. it is on an appropriations issue or on a who were following orders to imple- Mr. President, I yield the floor. budget issue or on a debt ceiling issue, ment that war. We will never let that THANKING SENATOR HUTCHISON we know where the money will go— happen again. It hasn’t happened since, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- where the protections will be. I think and it will not happen. There is not one ator from Florida.

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I thank her pro- and affection for the Senator from ration and America’s preeminence in foundly for that example that she set Texas because what a great partner she that field. for the Senate and for this country. has been in setting policy for this Na- I yield the floor. Mr. President, we are here about tion’s space program. Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- General Petraeus. I am a member of Had it not been for the Senator from dent, I want to thank the Senator the Senate Intelligence Committee. I Texas, we would not have that policy again. We stood shoulder to shoulder have had a chance to visit with him on etched into law in the NASA bill that and we were able to get these two addi- a number of occasions in his capacity we passed last year and which now is tional flights, which the Senator from as general, as well as now the nominee, the skeletal structure that we hang all Texas just chronicled, that no sooner soon to be the new CIA Director. the appropriations on going forward, had Mark Kelly and his crew put the I would simply say that I don’t think giving a clear path, a clear direction, a alpha magnetic spectrometer up on the for our national security’s sake we clear roadmap for our Nation’s space space station that it started collecting could have two better nominees now: program. So I just wanted to thank the these cosmic rays. the former CIA Director, who has been These are subatomic particles that Senator from Texas in front of the Sen- confirmed by this Senate as the new are flying around in space that we try ate. Secretary of Defense, taking over from Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I to duplicate down here on Earth by an extremely good and competent Sec- appreciate so much the words of the smacking atoms together in accelera- retary of Defense, Secretary Gates— Senator from Florida because, of tors to understand subatomic particles, and, of course, that is Leon Panetta— course, he is not mentioning the great and we have them out there being col- and then for his shoes, as the leader of leadership he has portrayed. lected right now on the space station the CIA, to be filled by General He is today the only Member of the in the AMS. It was on the station one Petraeus. And what is happening today Senate who has actually gone into day after they put it there. It is col- is illustrated by the modus operandi of space as an astronaut, and his love for lecting this. It is going to help us learn the takedown of bin Laden. It is a mar- and zeal for our space exploration is all the way back to the origin of the riage between the intelligence commu- unsurpassed, and I appreciated working universe. nity and the military community. Mrs. HUTCHISON. If the Senator with him. Of course, the takedown of bin Laden It was our joint bill that passed last would yield. was exactly that: painstaking years of Mr. NELSON of Florida. Of course. effort to get the intelligence, since bin year that assures a way forward for Mrs. HUTCHISON. When I was there NASA; that assures that there will be Laden went dark after he slipped last week, Dr. Samuel Ting, who is the through our fingers in Tora Bora, and manned space exploration; that we will Nobel laureate from MIT who built the use the space station, in which we have we knew he was communicating by a spectrometer and talked about and courier. So the question was, How did invested hundreds of millions of tax- convinced us of the importance of put- payer dollars, for not only health bene- we find the courier? Once we identified ting it on the space station, he was who it was, where was he? Find him fits for our country but also learning there with Mark Kelly and myself, and about dark energy. The dark energy and follow him. That, of course, led us he said they had 1 billion hits now of to the compound, and when married up and antimatter research that is being those cosmic rays and he was on a done right now, I witnessed myself last with all of that intelligence on what cloud, literally, about what they are was going on at that compound, then in week when I visited the NASA facility learning already. Mark Kelly said, in a at the Johnson Space Center in Hous- came the U.S. military. press conference that we had, that it Although it was a CIA operation, as ton, TX. We are now getting informa- was the most significant achievement reported by the newspapers, led by tion on the cosmic rays that are com- that he has ever made in his entire ca- Leon Panetta, in fact, it was a three- ing into the spectrometer that has just reer as an astronaut. I believe he will star admiral, a Navy SEAL, who con- been put on the space station by CDR be proven right, and I think Dr. Sam- ducted the actual raid from his head- Mark Kelly and his crew during the uel Ting will be eligible for another quarters. Of course, the SEALs took most recent shuttle mission, and we Nobel Prize in physics if we can really care of business and did it in such a are going to possibly learn the genesis find the genesis of matter and anti- proficient, effective, and magnificent of the universe by this facility that matter in space, which he said we way, and sequestered all of those was put aboard the space station and would; that you cannot duplicate on women and children, save for the one the research that is going to be done on Earth except by trying to put these woman, as reported in the newspaper, dark matter and what happens when it atom smashers and electron smashers who got caught in the crossfire when meets matter. It is really exciting, and on Earth but at much bigger expense the SEALs were fired at. I believe that the way forward that than being able to do it in space where So it was an absolutely 100 percent Senator NELSON and I have put NASA it just happens. Billions already, he operation, and it is illustrative of why on, I believe, is going to assure that we said. this appointment of General Petraeus have private sector involvement; that So thank you. I leave the floor. I is so important and why the appoint- there will eventually be a transition to know we digress, but it is very excit- ment of Leon Panetta as Secretary of the private sector, but in an orderly ing. Defense was so important. These two way so that we don’t lose the expertise Mr. NELSON of Florida. Well, Mr. are going to be just like that, as we are in which we have invested so much. President, as the Senator is leaving, I protecting the national security for I hope later, before I leave, we will just want to say that she and I did have years to come. get a chance to talk about that. I am to stand shoulder to shoulder, and we That is what I want to say about looking forward to going to the last had some fights. Of course, in the proc- General Petraeus. launch of the space shuttle that Amer- ess we had some critics too. Now some Mr. President, I would like to speak ica will put up. The systems that we of my critics wish that when I went on another subject—the budget—so I have had will end after this last space into space it would have been a one- ask consent that I speak as in morning launch that will happen in early July, way ticket. But the fact is, it was a business. and then we will be in the process of two-way, and we stood another day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without building the new vehicle which we have The proof is in the pudding of what is objection, it is so ordered. put in place in the law to begin to happening up there. THE BUDGET shorten the gap between the time that I will have something later to say, Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- we can put Americans in space with Mr. President, about the winddown of dent, the negotiation over this deficit

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Those people have in some some of them. sought to use the offshore havens to cases wanted to push it off, in other But we have the other side over there dodge U.S. taxes, and it targeted Wall cases have said: Oh, the debt ceiling? who will not even talk about some of Street’s use of financial derivatives to That is not such a big deal. these tax loopholes we ought to be cut- evade U.S. income tax, and it included It is baffling that people would say ting. They say that is increasing taxes. a provision targeting the windfall prof- that. The economic chaos that would Now, the truth be known, it is because its for oil companies. reign in this country and the world fi- most of them, whether they like it or That brings me to an example I want nancial markets if the Federal Govern- not, on that side of the aisle have to discuss in some detail. For decades, ment was not able to pay all of its bills taken a pledge to a fellow named Gro- oil companies have been enjoying the would be catastrophic. How can any ver Norquist and said they will not generous tax subsidies of the American person in a responsible position say vote for any new taxes, and it is being taxpayer by using their ample re- that? interpreted that tax expenditures—in sources to get tax benefits very gener- But it is also baffling that there are other words, tax deductions, tax cred- ously given from the Federal Govern- so many people—and you know who its, or tax exclusions—that if you close ment. Oil and gas companies are ex- they are—who have decided to draw a those tax loopholes, that is going to be perts at figuring out the narrow tax line in the sand on any deficit reduc- new taxes. Well, that is tax revenue break, and it benefits their interest, tion and say: It is going to be my way that is not coming into the U.S. Treas- and it does so particularly with regard or no way. That is part of the problem ury because some special interest is to offshore drillers. The largest of all the dedicated oil of what is going on in this country getting preferential treatment that we and gas tax breaks is the ability of the right now. This is a big, broad, diverse, ought to question. A good example of oil companies to immediately expense complicated country. The very prin- this is what we just voted on in the re- intangible drilling costs. These costs ciple of a body such as this is that you moval of the tax subsidy for corn eth- include drilling and development work respect the other fellow’s point of view. anol. completed before a well begins produc- When you have differences of opinion, At the end of the day, for Americans, tion. Oil companies are able to de- you try, as the Good Book says, to say, this debate is going to matter hugely. duct—in other words, to write off as an ‘‘Come, let us reason together’’ and to If we have to do something by just cut- expense—those costs and do so imme- hammer out a workable solution. Yet ting expenditures and not remove the diately. you hear the rhetoric—it is going to be tax loopholes, then in order to address The tax break for intangible drilling their way or no way, so no matter the deficit—remember, this is the def- expenses is going to cost the American whether you talk about closing cor- icit, this is expenditures, and this is taxpayer $12.4 billion over the next dec- porate tax loopholes—no. That has to tax revenue, and if we have to bring ade if it is not repealed. The President do with tax revenue. It sure does, but that into balance by only moving down has proposed its repeal. Several of us in certain people are not paying their the expenditures, we are going to have the Senate have proposed the repeal taxes due to loopholes. to take it out of the hide of retirees, and have filed a bill to do it. The repeal Two weeks ago, we acted on one of out of the hide of hospitals, schools, of this tax break on intangible costs those tax loopholes overwhelmingly. what Senator HUTCHISON and I were for oil companies ought to be included This Senate voted to get rid of one of just talking about, the space program, in a deficit reduction package. Remem- those tax loopholes. It was for corn the coastal preservation programs, our ber, it is a choice: Are we going to cut ethanol, the big subsidy. It was multi- national parks, and the Federal pris- people like retirees and the space pro- billions of dollars per year that was a ons. Are we going to put an end to the gram and educational expenses and the tax credit—in other words, lost tax rev- narrow tax breaks for the well-con- environment and the Federal prisons or enue. The Senate finally realized that nected or are we just going to whack are we going to get tax revenue from was not worthwhile. all of those programs? special tax breaks like these? Why are we saying we should not put The view of this Senator is that if For several years, oil companies that in as a part of the package on def- you really want to get a package that working offshore have been devoting icit reduction? A dollar of deficit re- is going to be serious and that is real significant resources toward complex duction is a dollar of deficit reduction money, that is not smoke and mirrors tax schemes to avoid paying taxes to regardless of where it comes from, and budgetary sleight-of-hand, then Uncle Sam. Let’s take a closer look. whether it comes from actually whack- you are going to have to get a package Transocean, that is a name that ing Federal spending or whether it is of about $4 trillion in 10 years of deficit ought to ring familiar. They were the cutting some of the special tax breaks reduction. ones, remember, who operated the de- for some of this country’s most profit- There is no reason, if you are going fective blowout preventer, the one that able multinational corporations. The to be serious about budget reduction, did not work, that was supposed to jam objective is to bring down the deficit. that special benefits for oil companies, the two cylinders together and cut off What is a deficit? You have income for pharmaceutical companies, hedge the oil flow when there was an explo- coming in the form of tax revenue, you funds, and other special interests sion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. have outflow going out in the form of should be a sacred cow and not to be Let’s look at the record. In 1999, expenditures, and when the two are touched. What message does it send to Transocean moved its place of incorpo- equal, that is a balanced budget. When the everyday American about their ration from Delaware to the Cayman I came into the Senate 11 years ago, we government and whom that govern- Islands. In 2008, it moved from the Cay- had 4 years of this. Tax revenue was ment represents if we just take it out man Islands to Switzerland. This tax- above annual expenditures, and for 4 of the hides of people such as those I avoidance operation, referred to as years, we had a surplus. But this is just mentioned, like retirees? ‘‘corporate inversion,’’ had no real ef- what has happened: The expenditures Basically, I suggest you take a page fect on where Transocean does busi- are up here and the tax revenue is from one of our illustrious former ness. Even after it moved to the Cay- down here. President, President Reagan. In 1984, man Islands, it continued to be, in fact, If you are going to get the budget the Federal Government was con- managed and controlled from Houston, eventually in balance over the course fronted by deficits as far as the eye TX. It continues to have substantial of a decade, you have to do this. That could see. I was a young Congressman drilling activities in American waters. doesn’t mean just tax increases. It can at the time. President Reagan under- And by changing its legal domicile be done by eliminating tax expendi- stood that it was appropriate to close from Delaware to a tax haven in the tures. Over the next 10 years, tax ex- those tax loopholes as part of the def- Caribbean, Transocean was able to cut penditures in the existing Tax Code are icit reduction process, and the Deficit its tax bill nearly in half. Martin Sul- $14 trillion. You don’t have to get rid of Reduction Act of 1984 included more livan, a former economist at the Joint

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Until Congress important issues concerning detainees ciation and affection of all those men gets serious about taxing U.S.-managed as well as other issues. Before I ask the and women, both serving now and in companies that deceptively claim to be Senator from South Carolina for his the past, who had the great honor and foreign corporations, Transocean and comments, I wish to repeat what I said privilege of serving under General others will continue to benefit. before. I don’t believe that in my life, Petraeus and to wish him a well done Transocean is not alone. We know of at which has been blessed to know many and smooth sailing and following winds least five oil companies involved in off- outstanding military leaders of all as he assumes his new responsibilities shore drilling that moved their legal branches of the service, I have ever which will continue to keep America domicile to a tax haven in the Carib- quite encountered a military leader or safe. bean in order to avoid paying U.S. in- civilian leader, for that matter, with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- come tax. the combination of charisma and intel- ator from South Carolina. I will conclude by saying, unlike lect General Petraeus possesses. The Mr. GRAHAM. I think our American Transocean, BP has never been an Senator from South Carolina, the Sen- military will be studying the Petraeus American corporation. But it has no ator from Connecticut, Senator tactics and strategy that he imple- problem in reaping the benefits of our LIEBERMAN, and I had the unique op- mented in Iraq and Afghanistan for porous Tax Code. We learned soon after portunity, among many visits we made generations to come. In January of 2007 the $20 billion claims facility was an- to Iraq and Afghanistan, one Fourth of when the surge was announced, I had nounced that BP would be writing off July in 2007 to be present at a reenlist- had the pleasure of being over in Iraq the entire expense for tax purposes, ment ceremony that took place in the in April, but I remember a letter issued writing off all of that expense for the palace in Baghdad. There were a couple by General Petraeus to all those under oil that was spilled that hurt so many of thousand spectators and there were his command and it was basically enti- of our residents in Florida and all up well over 200 young men and women tled ‘‘Hard is not Hopeless.’’ He ex- and down the gulf coast. They are who had agreed to reenlist, to continue plained in great detail in the letter going to write that off as a tax deduc- to serve in Iraq when they could have how we would move forward as a na- tion, and, therefore, pay less taxes. We fulfilled their commitment they made tion, that it would be difficult, it would estimate this will reduce the tax bur- to serve in the military and gone home be hard, but not hopeless. I have seen den by nearly $9 billion for BP. Several to their families and a grateful nation. the inspiration he provides to our men of us have introduced legislation to Instead, they chose to reenlist, to stay, and women in uniform, and I cannot shut down this abusive tax break as and continue the fight. Part of that tell you how much this country owes well, and it is another that we ought to ceremony was to administer the oath General Petraeus and his family. He put in this deficit reduction package. of citizenship to over 75 people who has been deployed almost continuously I conclude by saying these corporate were not born in the United States of since 2001, but what he was able to ac- tax loopholes for oil companies should America, who were not citizens, who complish in Iraq with the help of those be part of any deficit reduction pack- were green card holders, who were le- under his command, he will be the first age, and this Senator is going to con- gally in the United States as green to say, they deserve the credit. tinue to stand up and fight to ensure card holders but had joined the mili- And now Afghanistan. He came into they are a part of that deficit reduc- tary in order to serve and to achieve an Afghanistan under very difficult cir- tion package. accelerated path to citizenship. cumstances, losing a commander in the I yield the floor. What struck me at that ceremony field. The progress in the last year has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- was that in the front row there were been stunning. The Taliban in the ator from Arizona. three empty seats with boots on them south has been knocked down hard. Mr. MCCAIN. What is the pending of individuals who were green card There is a 90,000 increase in the Afghan business before the Senate? holders who were scheduled to take the national security forces. We have a new The PRESIDING OFFICER. The oath of citizenship and who had been training program to train Afghan secu- Petraeus nomination. The Senator killed in the previous few days in ac- rity forces, and I think it will pay from Arizona is recognized. tion, serving their country in Iraq. great dividends. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask I was privileged to speak. The Sen- To the President, you have chosen unanimous consent to engage in a col- ator from South Carolina spoke. The wisely in picking David Petraeus to be loquy with the Senator from South Senator from Connecticut spoke. But the Director of the CIA. Carolina. when General David Petraeus spoke to I am confident Director Petraeus will The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without those assembled men and women who do as good a job for the country as objection, it is so ordered. are serving their country, it was very General Petraeus, and that is saying a Mr. MCCAIN. In a few minutes we obvious of the not only respect but ad- lot. Following Leon Panetta, who did a will be casting, I am sure, a 100–0 vote miration every one of those young great job, we are in good hands as a na- to confirm General David Petraeus as Americans felt for the inspirational tion. I don’t believe any single person the new Director of the Central Intel- leadership General Petraeus had pro- understands the threats America faces ligence Agency, and obviously his nom- vided them. I might point out it was a better than General Petraeus. At the ination is supported by all Members of time when most experts and many poli- CIA he will have a chance to take the the Senate, and I am sure all Ameri- ticians and Members of this body pre- fight to the enemy in a different way. cans, especially those, such as the Sen- dicted the surge would fail. Well, I We will not have available forever ator from South Carolina and myself, think what they didn’t take into ac- 100,000 troops to be used in theaters of who have had the great privilege and count was the incredible leadership and battle. honor of knowing General Petraeus for implementation of a strategy that was We are going to bring our troops many years and watching him lead the embodied by GEN David Petraeus and home from Iraq and Afghanistan. I men and women serving in our military the young men and women who are hope we do it smartly based on condi- in a fashion that I have never seen sur- serving. tions. But this fight is morphing into passed. The Senator from South Caro- So I am confident as we continue the other countries, Yemen, Somalia, the lina has had the unique privilege and fight against al-Qaida and the radical Horn of Africa, and the Nation is play- responsibility to serve under General Islamic extremists who want to attack ing a more crucial role in our Nation’s Petraeus in uniform, because, as most and destroy our country, that now Gen- defense than at any time in the history of our colleagues know, the Senator eral Petraeus, soon to be Director of of the CIA. We will be blessed to have

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I object. time that will keep you safe from (Mr. LEAHY) and the Senator from New The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- American justice. Mexico (Mr. UDALL) would each vote tion is heard. I hope the Congress—I know Senator ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask CHAMBLISS will, the Senate in par- Mr. KYL. The following Senators are unanimous consent that at 4 p.m. on ticular—will listen to General necessarily absent: the Senator from Tuesday, July 5, the Senate proceed to Petraeus, who will soon be Director North Carolina (Mr. BURR), the Senator the consideration of Calendar No. 88, Petraeus, about how to make sure the from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE), and the S.J. Res 20, a joint resolution author- CIA is equipped and funded to take on Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). izing the limited use of the U.S. Armed the enemy. In this war on terror, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Forces in support of the NATO mission are fighting an idea. There is no capital any other Senators in the Chamber de- in Libya. to conquer, there is no air force to siring to vote? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The result was announced—yeas 94, down, there is no navy to sink. We are objection? nays 0, as follows: battling an idea. And the way we ulti- Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. Mr. [Rollcall Vote No. 104 Ex.] mately become safe is to empower President, reserving the right to ob- those who have the will to fight the YEAS—94 ject, this is a very important issue. I terrorists in their backyard to provide Akaka Gillibrand Murkowski understand a number of my colleagues Alexander Graham Murray them with the capacity to let the ter- Ayotte Grassley Nelson (NE) have worked very hard to bring this rorists organizations know we will fol- Barrasso Hagan Nelson (FL) issue to the floor. low you to the gates of hell, that we Baucus Harkin Paul But the fact is, it simply does not ad- Begich Hatch Portman will never relent. The CIA and the Bennet Heller dress the fact that we are bankrupting brave men and women who serve in Pryor this Nation. I do object. Bingaman Hoeven Reed Blumenthal Hutchison that organization are becoming the tip Reid The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Blunt Inouye of the spear in this battle. What hap- Risch tion is heard. Boozman Isakson pened in Somalia yesterday, what is Brown (MA) Johanns Roberts going to happen in the future in Yemen Brown (OH) Johnson (SD) Rockefeller f and Somalia is a direct result of good Cantwell Johnson (WI) Rubio Sanders Cardin Kerry ORDER OF BUSINESS intelligence and national will. Carper Kirk Schumer To Senator MCCAIN and those who Casey Klobuchar Sessions Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have con- have gotten to know General Petraeus, Chambliss Kohl Shaheen ferred with my friend, the Republican I can assure you that President Obama Coats Kyl Shelby Coburn Landrieu Snowe leader. There will be no more votes chose wisely. This is the perfect job for Cochran Lautenberg Stabenow today or tomorrow. Our first vote will David Petraeus to take up for the Na- Collins Lee Tester be next Tuesday. tion. He has the understanding of the Conrad Levin Thune I suggest the absence of a quorum. threats we face and the CIA is the plat- Coons Lieberman Toomey Corker Lugar The PRESIDING OFFICER. The form we will be using against the Udall (CO) Cornyn Manchin Vitter clerk will call the roll. Crapo enemy more effectively than any other McCain Warner The legislative clerk proceeded to DeMint McCaskill platform I know. Webb Durbin McConnell call the roll. Whitehouse With that, I look forward to casting Enzi Menendez Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- my vote for Director of the CIA David Feinstein Merkley Wicker Wyden imous consent that the order for the Petraeus, and I hope everybody in this Franken Mikulski quorum call be rescinded. body will provide a vote of confidence NOT VOTING—6 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to General Petraeus. He has earned Boxer Inhofe Moran objection, it is so ordered. this. America is in good hands with Burr Leahy Udall (NM) David Petraeus being the CIA Director. The nomination was confirmed. f I yield. I note the absence of a The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. quorum. SANDERS). Under the previous order, MORNING BUSINESS The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the motion to reconsider is considered Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- clerk will call the roll. made and laid upon the table. The imous consent to proceed to a period of The legislative clerk proceeded to President will be immediately notified call the roll. morning business for debate only until of the Senate’s action. 6 p.m. tonight, with Senators per- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask (At the request of Mr. REID, the fol- mitted to speak therein for up to 10 unanimous consent that the order for lowing statement was ordered to be the quorum call be rescinded. minutes each. printed in the RECORD.) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I was ab- objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. sent for the rollcall vote on the nomi- The Senator from New Jersey. Under the previous order, the ques- nation of GEN David Petraeus to be tion is on the Petraeus nomination. the Director of the Central Intelligence f Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask Agency. Had I been present, I would for the yeas and nays. ∑ have voted ‘‘yea.’’ BIG OIL SUBSIDIES The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a ∑ Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, today, I sufficient second? was unavoidably absent for vote No. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I re- There appears to be a sufficient sec- 104. Had I been present, I would have gret that our colleagues have objected ond. voted ‘‘yea’’ on the nomination of GEN to a consent request to go to some of The question is, Will the Senate ad- David H. Petraeus to be Director of the the most critical issues the country is vise and consent to the nomination of Central Intelligence Agency.∑ facing—to have the Finance Com- David H. Petraeus, of New Hampshire, f mittee meet on trade agreements that to be Director of the Central Intel- could expand markets and ultimately ligence Agency? LEGISLATIVE SESSION create jobs in America, and that is The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- what we need in America—to create The legislative clerk called the roll. ate will resume legislation session. jobs. On the question of whether there

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Under the law as take away Pell grants or cut seniors pretty outrageous. it exists today, we allow the big five oil under Medicare or the poor under Med- I came originally to the floor after companies to go to other countries in icaid, and that is OK. Well, something this vote to thank President Obama the world and say to them: You know, is wrong with that vision of America. for, yesterday, calling and echoing my tax us in a way that we can ultimately To back up my point that the argu- call to end subsidies for Big Oil. It is a reduce our obligations in the United ment is simply fallacious, you need to call that received a bipartisan vote in States. look no further than the definitive re- the Senate, a bipartisan majority vote U.S. taxpayers are taxed on their in- port by the CRS that explains that my in the Senate, but, of course, it did not come worldwide but are entitled to a proposal to end oil subsidies will not pass because of our colleagues’ insist- dollar-for-dollar tax credit for any in- lower the production of oil and will not ence on a filibuster or a supermajority come they pay to a foreign govern- raise gasoline prices. amount. But it is time that our friends ment, which makes sense because we So, Mr. President, you drive up to on the other side of the aisle put the don’t want to tax our companies twice. the pump, you pay nearly $4 a gallon interests of taxpayers ahead of Big Oil But U.S. oil and gas companies have already, which has a real impact on and allow these wasteful subsidies to very smart lawyers and accountants. your family and on your income, and it finally end. They figured out that if they go to a has a real impact on your choices and As the President said, we have strat- foreign government, such as Indonesia, has a real impact on food prices and egies to reduce the deficit, such as my and say: Don’t charge me a license fee has a real impact in so many areas, and legislation to cut oil subsidies, that are or a royalty, which is what we do in yet we are still supposed to give the oil already introduced and ready to go. All the United States to permit these com- companies another $21 billion in tax we have to do is pass it. A vote to allow panies to explore on Federal lands and breaks from the American taxpayers. that to happen is a simple choice for waters for oil and gas—no, they say to It is time to stand for the people’s in- everyone in this Chamber: Are you on Indonesia and other countries: Charge terests, not the special interests. It is the side of working-class families and me a tax. Why? Because then I can time to end these tax breaks. It is time seniors or are you on the side of Big take all of that tax—which really is a to put it as a revenue source into our Oil? license fee but is now paid as a tax— There are lots of ways to cut the def- challenges in terms of meeting our and I can deduct it back here in the icit, but saving taxpayer subsidies for debt and dealing with our deficit, and United States. What does that mean? Big Oil while ending Medicare as we our proposal would do exactly that. That means American taxpayers are know it and cutting student loans is I don’t know how you can look the subsidizing foreign oil production. That not, in my mind, a solution. It makes American people in the eye and say: We is not in the national interest of the no sense to give a taxpayer-funded sub- are going to cut so many things that United States, it is not in the interest sidy to the big five oil companies, are going to affect your life, but on of taxpayers in the United States, and which are earning $12 billion in profits this issue we are going to keep Big Oil a month—they are going to earn about it is not about shared sacrifice when we whole. We will not touch a penny from $144 billion in profits this year alone— are talking about how to deal with the their pockets. That is fundamentally and say to families: Oh, no, you have to deficit and debt in this country. Just wrong, and the American people know sacrifice even more. closing that loophole would mean $6.5 it. Those on the other side of the aisle trillion to the Treasury that could be With that, I yield the floor. would tell a middle-class student whose applied directly to deficit reduction. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- family earns a median family income As a matter of fact, I am only talk- ator from Wisconsin. of about a little over $50,000 that, no, ing about closing two loopholes for the Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. Mr. you cannot go to college, you cannot big five oil companies, which are going President, I ask unanimous consent to get a Pell grant from the Federal Gov- to make $144 billion in profit. Just enter into a colloquy with my col- ernment, but ExxonMobil, a company closing those two loopholes would save leagues for up to 30 minutes. that will earn $42.6 billion in profits the U.S. taxpayer $21 billion over the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there this year, needs government assist- next 10 years. objection? Without objection, it is so ance. And they will continue to come Now, some of my friends on the other ordered. to the floor and look Americans in the side of the aisle say: Oh, if you do that Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. First of eye and say that somehow is common- to those poor oil companies, they are all, I am happy to hear that our Demo- sense deficit reduction. There simply is just going to raise the price of gaso- cratic colleagues agree to allow us to no commonsense explanation for bal- line. That is simply not true. First of come back next week and not go on a ancing the budget on the backs of all, we are talking about $21 billion recess. It is important that we start working families and letting multibil- over 10 years or roughly $2 billion a work on the single greatest issue, the lion-dollar oil companies keep billions year. So those poor oil companies, if single most important issue facing this in taxpayer dollars. they would only make $142 billion in Nation—our debt and deficit issue. We have this debate about the deficit profits this year instead of $144 billion A couple of minutes ago, I objected and how we deal with the debt ceiling, in profits this year, would not have to to what the leadership wanted to move but we don’t seem to want to have the raise gas prices. They are making $142 to, which was an important debate on shared sacrifice of having the special billion a year, so they certainly don’t Libya, but it is not addressing what we interests in this country, whether it is need to raise gas prices. And we cer- need to address. The fact is that in the Big Oil or ethanol, which had a huge tainly don’t need to incentivize their Senate this year—we have been here 6 bipartisan vote here in the Senate— exploration because they are making months, and we have not passed a that they should not face any con- record profits in this country and in budget. As a matter of fact, we have sequences but that, in fact, middle- the world. They don’t need us to not passed a budget in the Senate for class working families should. incentivize them when they are mak- over 2 years. We have missed all of the We all know oil companies are among ing $144 billion in profits. So let’s save budget deadlines. We should have the largest, most profitable companies the taxpayers that $21 billion and put passed a budget by April 15. Appropria- in the world, but it is hard to under- it directly to deficit reduction. tions bills should have been completed stand the scale of their wealth. This Only in Washington would my Repub- by June 10. We are simply not address- chart shows it clearly. This is the me- lican friends suggest that stopping ing the single greatest issue facing this dian income for families in this coun- those subsidies to Big Oil is somehow country—that we are bankrupting try, and this is Big Oil’s profit. going to be a tax increase. Only in America. Only six bills have been

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President us for not doing work—we are saying debt in terms of having a real impact, Obama’s budget that he sent over here we want to be working on the Nation’s is not only misleading, it is, quite in January was so unserious that actu- problems; we are here saying the Na- frankly, disappointing. It is class war- ally it lost 0 to 97 in the Senate. Not a tion’s debt is a problem; his adminis- fare and the kind of language you single Democratic Senator voted for tration has said the No. 1 national se- would expect from the leader of a Third that budget. curity threat we face is the debt— World country, not the President of the We have an awful lot of work to do. where is the President? Campaigning. United States. Our budget deficit this year—the high- We are here, Mr. President. We will I am also alarmed and worried about est estimate I have heard is about $1.65 have an offer. We don’t want to raise the speech because I think from it you trillion. We have incurred over $4 tril- the debt ceiling. We don’t want more can take only two things. Either the lion in just the last 3 years. If anybody debt. Do you know what. As Repub- President doesn’t truly understand the in America wants to understand why licans, for the good of the country, we nature of the problem we face or he has our economy is in a coma, it is exactly are willing to raise the debt but only— decided this is a political issue and not that. People look to Washington and and I repeat ‘‘only’’—if we have signifi- a policy one. I say perhaps he doesn’t they see how reckless and out of con- cant budgetary reform. understand the nature of the case be- trol our spending is. We have to balance the budget by cause, for example, he mentioned the As a former manufacturer, as some- law. Force Congress to do it by chang- corporate jet tax six different times. body who made investments and cre- ing the Constitution. It is the only way Yet the impact that would have is so ated jobs, I realize that when the Fed- it will ever change. There is a pathol- insignificant, the White House, to this eral Government is spending so much ogy here. The pathology is that we do moment, cannot give an estimate of money that it doesn’t have, eventually not have a spine. We are spineless and what that means in terms of a dollar the Federal Government is going to cannot do what it takes to cut the figure. Going further, by the way, it is take in the form of higher taxes, pos- spending, and we will only get there if important to note that exact tax provi- sibly in the form of higher inflation. we change the Constitution. sion was part of the President’s now in- The other thing that is overhanging So, Mr. President, we are here. We famous stimulus plan that passed in the economy that is preventing job cre- are here, and we welcome you to come February of 2009. ation is overregulation. I cannot tell back to town in between fundraisers The bigger problem, though, is you how many Wisconsin busi- and talk about how we would fix this. maybe the President fundamentally nesspeople come into our office and But we would fix this by saying: Yes, doesn’t understand how jobs are cre- talk about that regulation or this regu- we will raise the debt ceiling, contin- ated. Politicians don’t create jobs. U.S. lation that one of the agencies is try- gent upon a balanced budget amend- Senators don’t create jobs. Senator ing to impose on them. ment to the Constitution. Seventy-five JOHNSON pointed out that jobs are cre- One thing that is interesting about percent of the public is in favor of say- ated by everyday people from all walks many of these regulations is they are ing we have to balance our budget. of life who start a business or expand not being implemented. Just like the Let’s come back and discuss what the an existing one. Our job in government health care law; over 3 million waivers American people want. is to make it easier for them to do that, not harder. Threatening to raise have been granted. Why is that? I be- I commend Senator JOHNSON for lead- taxes, threatening to wage class war- lieve it is because this administration ing this fight, and I think this is just the beginning. But I don’t plan on say- fare does not accomplish that purpose. actually understands that if they im- Here is what I would suggest to the ing we should go to any other subject plement the health care law and these President. I would suggest we have until we have addressed the debt ceil- regulations—they understand exactly done this before as a people in Amer- ing. the harmful effect that will have on ica—things such as a simpler Tax Code; Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. I totally our economy and on job creation. people around here are in favor of tax agree with my colleague from Ken- The fact is, what this administration reform; simpler tax reform; a manage- tucky, and I believe Senator RUBIO has has done—they came into office with a able and sane regulatory environment a few words to add to that. tough situation, no doubt about it, but and, of course, a government that Mr. RUBIO. I thank Senator JOHN- their actions—passing the health care doesn’t spend money it doesn’t have. SON, and I too yesterday watched the law, the 1,600-page Dodd-Frank finan- These things have worked before and President’s lecture on television. I cial bill—have made job creation far they will work again, and I urge the watched it again this morning just to harder. They have made the situation President to lead us in that direction. far worse. make sure I was well informed before I Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. I thank I think Senator RAND PAUL has a few came here. the Senator from Florida for those things to say. My reaction is twofold. One, I am dis- comments, and I want to pick up on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- appointed, and the other is I was one point the Senator just made about ator from Kentucky. alarmed. First, I am disappointed be- class warfare. Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, I agree cause America does not have a tradi- Certainly, as a job creator myself of with Senator JOHNSON. I come to the tion of class warfare. It has never been 31, 32 years, I know an awful lot about floor in support of this movement, a part of our Nation. In fact, one of the entrepreneurs, and I have to point out which is that we should be talking things that distinguishes us from the how incredibly dispiriting it is to have about what America says we should be world is Americans have never believed leaders in Washington attack you day talking about—the debt. that somehow we have to take money in and day out, demonize you, when all Yesterday, the President went on na- away from somebody else in order to be you are trying to do is make a good life tional television and chastised Con- better off. On the contrary, we have al- for yourself, your family, and provide gress. He said to Congress that Mem- ways looked to advance the cause of solid employment for other good Amer- bers of Congress need to cancel things. everyone in the belief we can all be icans. Do you know what. I agree. I am here prosperous and in the hopes of growing So, again, I need to point out class today, though, Mr. President. Where our economy that way. That is the warfare does not work. It does noth- are you? American tradition, and that has ing—it does nothing—to help improve My understanding is that the Presi- served our Nation well. our economy. dent is campaigning and has a fund- Unfortunately, you wouldn’t know Senator LEE. raiser in Philadelphia tonight. I don’t that from the speech yesterday—the Mr. LEE. I thank the Senator from believe he is here tackling the Nation’s rhetoric that, quite frankly, was deeply Wisconsin.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 30, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4271 There is no issue that is more impor- responsible blueprint for this country. challenge is out-of-control spending tant or more pressing for the American Unfortunately, we were told by the ma- and debt. Everyone knows we face a people than this one right now, where jority leader that would be foolish—to mounting crisis and an important we have reached a point where our put together a responsible blueprint for deadline in terms of the debt limit. So debt-to-GDP ratio is about 95 percent. this country and to do the work of the when are we going to face these crucial Our economy can’t long endure that Budget Committee. issues, the top challenges we face as a kind of borrowing. It has an effect that One of the reasons I came to the Sen- country? When are we going to face will result in an estimated loss of ate is I am tired of business as usual. I them squarely, directly, constructively about 1 million jobs a year for each know my freshman colleagues back on the floor of the Senate? It is just year we remain above the 90-percent, here share that. I am the mother of that simple. Let’s get to the important debt-to-GDP ratio. We simply can’t en- two children—I know the President matter at hand. Let’s debate in a con- dure that, and the American people mentioned his children yesterday—but structive way and let’s vote on pro- can’t endure that. if we care about our children and the posals to curb spending and debt. We need to increase revenues. The future of this country, we owe it to our Yesterday, we stood together, under only way to increase revenues is to children to not continue to kick the Senator JOHNSON’s leadership, and said allow the economy to recover. That can down the road. We should be in the just that. We said we are going to won’t happen as long as we keep bor- Senate today and next week talking block any effort to go into a recess or rowing more and more money while about how we are going to put together a pro forma session next week—the doing nothing to control the under- a blueprint that makes sure that we do July 4 recess. We have done that. We lying problem—the systemic problem not continue to borrow from countries have successfully blocked that recess, that requires a structural reform. such as China; that we do not continue and we did that because we need to roll The American people understand- to enslave our children with the debt up our sleeves. We need to go to work, ably, justifiably, and very correctly are this country is accumulating. not go on vacation, and deal with this demanding that before we raise the Na- We know if we do not address this, crucial challenge of spending and debt. tion’s debt limit yet again, before we the greatest country in the world will Interestingly, President Obama, in extend yet another credit card for the go bankrupt. I, for one, want to follow many ways, said the same thing yester- United States of America, we commit through on the American promise that day. He chastised Congress and said: to some kinds of cuts. Future bor- we have always made to the next gen- You need to go to work, not go on va- rowing requires us to make future cuts. eration, which is that we will leave cation, and address this crucial issue. The problem with that is the moment them with a better country. That is so Well, great. We have succeeded in can- that debt is actually used up, the mo- threatened right now with what is hap- celing that recess. That is a first im- ment it is incurred, the American peo- pening in Washington. portant step. But why are we con- ple are under an obligation. But if we I share with my colleague, Senator tinuing to try to move to every other issue under the Sun except the biggest make a promise today that we are JOHNSON, the belief we should be ad- going to cut, let’s say, $2 trillion or $3 dressing nothing next week but spend- challenge our country faces? Why don’t trillion or $4 trillion over the next 10 or ing and debt. We have the debt ceiling we face this issue, debate it in a con- structive way? 12 or 14 or 15 years, that is a promise vote coming up, so why aren’t we roll- Senator REID, why don’t you put we can’t make. That is a promise we ing up our sleeves right now, working measures on the floor that directly ad- on a solution with real spending re- can’t really commit to because this dress this issue? Congress, the one that sits right now, forms and putting those handcuffs on With that in mind, those of us who will not be the same Congress that con- Congress that we know we need, such joined together yesterday to block our venes in January of 2013 or January of as a balanced budget amendment, July 4 recess have written Senator spending caps, and a budget for our 2015 or in future years. REID a letter today, and I think it sum- We have to make changes right now. country that reduces spending so we marizes our point and our position very The only way we can commit to future don’t have to have this continuing res- clearly, so I will read it. It is not long. cuts, to future structural reforms—the olution situation. Dear Leader Reid: only way we can bind future Con- We do not have a tax problem in this Yesterday we came together to make it gresses—is by amending the U.S. Con- country, we have a spending problem. clear that we believe the Senate should not stitution to change the way we spend We need to create a positive climate go on vacation while our country goes bank- money, to limit spending as a percent- for our private sector and do the hard rupt. We vowed to block any recess or pro age of GDP, and to require a super- work in Washington—the same way our forma session next week. families do—and live within our means. We’re glad you have accepted that reality. majority to spend more than we have But let’s not be in session just to try to fool or to raise taxes. So I think next week we should be the American people into thinking the Sen- That is what we are demanding. We doing the work that needs to be done. ate is working on the Nation’s fiscal crisis. are willing to work and to come to the Mr. President, you called on us yes- Let’s actually begin a constructive debate on table on the debt limit, but we demand terday to work. We are here working. the biggest challenge our country faces— some kind of solution that will put us The only financial and fiscal blueprint spending and debt. on course toward sanity. That is why that you have offered—your budget for With that goal, we write to ask a few sim- we are here. 2012—did not even get one vote from a ple fundamental questions: When will you Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. I thank put serious bills on the floor to directly ad- member of your party in this Chamber. dress spending and debt? the Senator. This budget blueprint would have The Budget Act of 1974 requires the Senate Senator AYOTTE. added another $14 trillion to our debt. Budget Committee to mark up a budget by Ms. AYOTTE. I thank my colleagues. So I say to our President: We are April 15th, and tomorrow will mark the 793rd I think those who are watching this willing to roll up our sleeves and get to day since the Democratic-led Senate has will see we are new Senators back here work with you to avert this looming passed a budget and the 11th week since in the back corner of the Senate. As a fiscal crisis, but where is your plan missing that deadline this year. When will new Member of this Chamber, I am that will reduce spending and get us on the Budget Committee meet to mark up a deeply disappointed by the lack of budget proposal, and when will you put such a responsible fiscal path to preserving a proposal on the floor? work that we have been doing in the the greatest country in the world? The American people want us to enact Senate. The majority leader has put us Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. I thank meaningful, effective spending caps. When in a position where we haven’t been fo- Senator AYOTTE. will you put a spending cap bill on the floor? cusing on the fiscal crisis that is facing Senator VITTER. We clearly need the enforced discipline of a our Nation right now, when we look at Mr. VITTER. I thank Senator JOHN- balanced budget constitutional amendment. This measure failed by a single vote last the fact it has been 792 days since we SON, and I am honored to join him and all our colleagues here to echo the time it was debated on the floor of the Sen- have had a budget. ate. When will you put a balanced budget I was so excited as a new member of same important message. Everyone amendment on the floor? the Budget Committee to roll up my knows—everyone paying attention We await your response and your leader- sleeves and get together and put out a across the country knows—our greatest ship.

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Now, for the fourth time since it to turn to this challenge: to debate ing new vitality and new insight into he has been President, he is asking spending and debt in a constructive what is happening, and what is hap- Congress to refill the bottle so he can way, to have votes on that, not to con- pening is nothing. Six months have keep spending and keep borrowing and tinue to avoid the issue and turn to gone by, and we have not had any hear- keep increasing America’s debt. every other issue under the Sun. ings, we have not had any votes on the Members of the Senate often brag So through the Chair, I would again floor. We haven’t seen any legislation. about the fact that we have the power ask Senator REID, why don’t we turn to So I think this is an unacceptable of the purse. Part of that power is to this most important challenge of our method. I think it undermines the clas- pass laws to limit how much the ad- country. Please put serious bills on the sic constitutional duty of Congress to ministration can borrow. It has been a Senate floor that directly address appropriate money and deal with taxes. tradition. But both parties over the spending and debt. Let’s get on with It is our responsibility. But have you years have consistently blown through the people’s work. observed mayors who say: I am not that legal debt limit and increased it Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. I thank going to present a budget to city coun- whenever we wanted another drink. Senator VITTER. cil. I am going to let them decide. Do The debt limit is supposed to be a Senator SESSIONS. you see Governors not presenting budg- stop sign, to stop the administration Mr. SESSIONS. I thank Senator ets to the State legislatures and then from spending more than we can afford JOHNSON for his leadership on this fight for what they believe in? Look as a nation. Instead, they have turned issue. what is happening with Governor it into a green light, where we can just As the ranking Republican on the Christie, Governor Cuomo in New speed through and continue to pour Budget Committee, I share my col- York, Governor Brown in California, more and more debt onto our children. leagues’ disappointment that we have Governor Bentley in Alabama. But now we have gone from it being not functioned. It is good to see Sen- It helps to have that one single per- just a wink and a nod, where we brag ator AYOTTE and Senator JOHNSON, who son elected to represent everybody, to about how much bacon we take home are members of that committee. We provide some impetus, and it is as- to we are at the point where we could worked hard to get prepared some tounding to me that we haven’t seen seriously lose our Nation. I think weeks ago on the assumption that the that from the majority leader in the Americans sense that everywhere. Senate would meet its statutorily re- Senate or from the President. He sub- Congressmen and politicians con- quired duty; that is, to produce a budg- mitted a budget but then backed away stantly exaggerate and cry wolf, but I et. from it and it was voted down 97 to 0 on think there is a sense all across Amer- I am holding up title 2, section 632 of the floor just a few weeks ago, but it ica that goes beyond partisanship to the United States Code, and it is the was never seriously considered. real worry. That is what I hear every- Budget Act. It requires that the Con- So what are we looking to do? We are where I go. gress annually produce a budget. We heading to a time where we may be People somehow intuitively know have now gone 792 days without a budg- asked in a few hours to vote on a mon- that if we have debt almost the size of et. umental multitrillion-dollar deal to our economy and projecting to even The first line of the act is: On or be- raise the debt limit of the United double that over the next 10 years, fore April 15 of each year, Congress States. What will be in it? Will we be what they see on TV in Greece and shall complete action on a concurrent changing the trajectory of our Nation around the world of countries literally resolution on the budget for the fiscal or will it be business as usual? We are coming unglued could very well happen year beginning October 1 for the next not going to have time to review it. much quicker than we think in the fiscal year. That should be on the floor now. Peo- United States. We haven’t done that. It also says we ple should be standing and casting We have over $14 trillion in debt. We should meet by April 1. votes right now. How much do you know the President is not serious Senator CONRAD, our Budget chair- want to increase taxes? Do you? Which about quitting this spending binge be- man, Democratic chairman and able, ones? How much do you want to cut? cause the budget he sent us practically experienced chairman, was prepared to Where? doubles that. As we have gone through go forward. It is pretty clear to me Let’s have the vote down here. That these last few months of talking about that the majority leader decided we is what we should be doing. I think it raising the debt limit once again, we shouldn’t have a budget process. will help the American people under- have not gotten one proposal from the Last year, the Budget Committee stand how serious our problem is, and President to deal with this issue. He produced a budget out of committee, what it will take to get out of it. It is has played dozens of rounds of golf and but the majority leader failed to bring much more serious and our problem is had many fundraisers around the coun- it up for vote on the floor. As the lead- greater than most people realize. try, but he has been AWOL on this er, he has the power generally to con- I thank my colleagues for their good issue. trol that fact and was able to do so. comments and the enthusiasm they So not only has he added over $3 tril- This year, he said it would be foolish to have brought and the passion they lion of debt since he became President, have a budget; and, basically, we would have brought to this critical issue. he has been missing in action when it not even meet in committee to have a Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. I thank comes to actually dealing with it. His budget. Senator SESSIONS. I will point out that condescending speech yesterday that So we are facing the most serious business as usual here in Washington is told Congress to solve the problem ig- systemic debt crisis in our Nation’s bankrupting America. nored the fact that he was elected as history. The numbers are so serious Senator VITTER. President to lead. Yet he is not even and our path is so unacceptable that it Mr. VITTER. I thank Senator JOHN- following when it comes to this issue. is clearly the No. 1 issue of our time. SON. We do have a spending addiction, and The Chairman of President Obama’s I am glad our Republican freshmen the only way we are going to stop it debt commission gave a written state- did not get the memo that they were and keep our country from going over ment to the Budget Committee that supposed to be seen but not heard. It is the cliff is if we have a constitutional said this Nation has never faced a more exciting for this old dusty establish- requirement that we have to stop predictable economic crisis. When ment when the people who just walked spending more than we are borrowing. asked, Erskine Bowles, President Clin- in the door are the ones who are lead- Outside Washington that doesn’t ton’s Chief of Staff, said it could be 2 ing it. So I thank all the freshmen who sound as if it is an extraordinary thing years, a little before, a little after. are sitting here. to say. But here last week, one of the

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It is the most important holders, you are not going to get paid, government is that we have unlimited issue facing this Nation. they are going to raise our interest spending in Congress. I wish to thank my colleagues for rates, and every percentage point in- We are at a point where we have to joining me and for the leadership they crease in our interest rate is going to make a decision. We have obligated have shown as well. drive us 1.3 trillion more dollars into ourselves to borrow more money. We With that, I yield the floor. debt. There are people coming out here don’t have a good choice at this point. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- saying it is the fiscally responsible But if we are going to give the Presi- ator from Colorado. thing to do, not to raise the debt ceil- dent more money to spend to meet ob- Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I am ing when, if we do not, we are going to ligations he has already made, we have pleased to be here today with the sen- have $1.3 trillion more of debt to pay to make sure this is the end of this ior Senator from Colorado to talk and the interest on that debt and noth- spending addiction. The only way for about these important issues. The first ing to show for it. that to happen is if we in Congress give thing I want to talk about is the debt It is not surprising to me that, Wash- the people of the United States, and ceiling itself. People at home are ask- ington being Washington, there are the 50 States, the opportunity to decide ing me constantly: MICHAEL, what in people who see this as an opportunity for themselves if they want their Fed- the world is going on back there? We to create leverage over things, to have eral Government to have a balanced are dealing with our budget at the a negotiation about the direction of budget. local level, we are dealing with our this country. I understand that. I be- That is what our condition is. We budget at the State level, we are mak- lieved for a very long time that we will help the President deal with this ing choices that are not popular and have to get hold of our deficit and our debt ceiling, but he is going to have to are not easy to make but we are mov- debt. We have a $1.5 trillion deficit. We agree with us, and so will the Demo- ing ahead and making decisions in our have almost $15 trillion of debt on our cratic Party, that we are going to send businesses and making decisions at balance sheet. I think we have a moral to the States a balanced budget amend- home. We are moving ahead. What is obligation not to constrain the choices ment that the States can ratify. Five wrong with Washington, DC? of our kids and grandchildren. years after they ratify it, this Federal Part of the problem in this place is I have 3 kids of my own who are 11, Government must be in balance. that people are not just entitled, it 10 and 6. One of them heard me say If we can’t do that, if we can’t make seems, to their own opinions, they are that during a townhall meeting and she that commitment to the American peo- also entitled to their own set of facts. followed me out to the sidewalk and ple that we are going to stop this ad- I think when you are getting paid by she said: Daddy? diction, stop bankrupting our country, the taxpayer you have an obligation to This is Caroline, the oldest, and I then we are going to have to go actually not play with your own set of said: What? through the pain we have caused our- facts but to come out here and say She said: Just to be clear— She was making fun of me because I selves, along with this President, when what the facts are. we don’t raise that debt limit. use that expression sometimes. What the facts are on the debt ceil- She said: Just to be clear, I am not We need the help of Americans today ing, the debt ceiling and the vote, is because the people in Congress do not paying that back. that this is not a case of deciding as That is the right attitude for her to have the willpower to do what I just you are sitting at the kitchen table said. We need millions of Americans to have. We need to be advocates for Caro- and you are spending too much and so call us and e-mail us and tell the Presi- line Bennet and all the kids living you are going to cut up your credit dent and tell Members of Congress that across this country, not just to be fis- card. I would be for that. That is not this debt limit should not be raised cally responsible, which we need to be, what we are talking about here. This is again, ever, unless we permanently not just asking what we are going to about bills that have already been in- solve this problem for the American cut, which we need to do, but also curred by the United States. These are people. prioritizing what we are spending to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. debts already owed by the United make sure we are maintaining the States. What this is about is not cut- BEGICH). The Senator has used the 30 American dream, to make sure we are minutes of the colloquy. ting up your credit card, it is about sit- honoring the legacy of our parents and Mr. VITTER. I ask unanimous con- ting at home and saying: You know grandparents and their parents and sent for 2 more minutes. what, I didn’t budget very well last grandparents and honoring our na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing month, I didn’t budget very well last tional creed. no objection, 2 minutes is granted. year, so even though I watched cable It is our job, not as Senators but as Mr. VITTER. This is very little to happily all year long, I am not going to Americans, to provide more oppor- ask this Congress to do—to agree, pay my cable bill this month. I am not tunity, not less, to the people who are within 6 or 8 years, to do the hard work going to do it. Even though I lived in coming after us, and the debt and def- to balance our budget in return for giv- this house all year, I am not going to icit is a huge piece of that. But, you ing the President more authority to make my mortgage payment this know what, it is not the only thing. I borrow more money. month. I am not going to do it. lie awake at night worrying about the We owe it to the American people to That is not fiscally responsible for a fact that if you are poor in this coun- let them decide for themselves and let family to do and it is not fiscally re- try it is hard for you to get a decent the States ratify it. This is a huge deci- sponsible for the Federal Government education. If you are born into a ZIP sion. All we are asking our Democratic to do. Code that is defined by poverty in the colleagues to do is to let America de- At home, if you do that what you dis- United States, your chances of grad- cide if we should have a balanced budg- cover is that your mortgage rate goes uating with a college degree in the 21st et. Let America decide if it is a radical, through the roof because the bank says century in the greatest country in the extreme idea that we live within our to you: MICHAEL BENNET, you did not world are 9 in 100. That means 91 of you means and stop spending more than we pay your mortgage last month and I are consigned to a future where you are bringing in. I know how America is am not going to lend you money on the cannot participate meaningfully in the going to answer that question, and that same terms that I lent you money be- democracy, you can’t participate is why I want to give them the chance fore because you are a lousy risk. That meaningfully in this economy. We need to answer it. is exactly what this is about. It is not to deal with that. Mr. President, you have the money about new money. It is important for The fact is we have an economy that you need to meet our obligations, but everybody to understand that because is not generating jobs, where median

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They are saying to me: MICHAEL, aspects in it: discretionary spending I yield the floor. we sent our first kid to the fancy cuts, entitlement reform, tax reform. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- school, but we are not going to be able That is why Senator JOHANNS and I, a ator from Colorado. to send our second kid there, or we Republican here, circulated a letter to Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- cannot send our kid to the best college the President that had those three ele- dent, I want to acknowledge the leader- they got into. ments in it. Thirty-two Democrats and ship of my colleague from Colorado, We need to be working on that. thirty-two Republicans signed the let- particularly underlining the salient We have an energy policy in this ter—the Presiding Officer of the Senate points he made during his remarks. I country right now—maybe it is better signed the letter—agreeing that all think most important to note about to say a lack of an energy policy in these elements were going to be part of Colorado is it is a third Republican, a this country right now—that forces us a final product here. third Democratic, and a third Inde- to ship billions of dollars a week of our What I want to do this afternoon is pendent in our political and electoral treasury to the Persian Gulf to buy oil. simply implore all of us to do our jobs, makeup. I think it drives us to find bi- That doesn’t make any sense. to get this behind us, to begin the partisan solutions and bipartisan I was on a call last week with farm- building of America again in the 21st ground. That is why we came to the ers from my State, saying to me they century, to make sure we are not the floor this afternoon. It was in the hope are being driven out of business by the first generation of Americans to leave that our colleagues from both sides of broken immigration policy we have. less opportunity to our kids and our the aisle would join us in the discus- I think the people at home are sick grandkids. There is a lot more agree- sion about how we move forward, not and tired of the screaming match. I ment behind closed doors in this place just on lifting the debt ceiling, for the think people at home are sick and tired than there is out on the floor. We need reasons Senator BENNET outlined, but of the partisanship. I believe that peo- to bring some of that agreement out for the reasons that we think are as ple do not think it is going to address here, because if we fail to reach some follows: these issues and I think they look at conclusion before this debt limit vote We will lay a new foundation for our this deficit and debt situation and they and we unintentionally or inten- 21st century economy, we will send a say to themselves: This is such a re- tionally end up in a place where we message to the markets and the busi- flection of incompetence that we are have turned our back on the debts we ness community that we are serious fearful to have a conversation about all owe, we are not going to be able to about dealing with our annual deficits the other things we have to do for our solve this problem. The choices are and our long-term debt. In effect, in kids and for our grandkids. Their going to make these look like easy doing such we will inject a healthy standard of what they want us to do is dose of confidence into our country, extremely clear to me. choices. We are going home for a few days into our markets, and into our business The senior Senator and I are from community. Taking those steps will be the most beautiful State in this coun- this weekend, the senior Senator and I, to celebrate the Fourth of July, Inde- a way of moving forward, as the Sen- try, but we are also proud of the fact ator said. that it is a third Democratic, a third pendence Day, to spend some time with our families and friends and our neigh- I ask unanimous consent to enter Republican, and a third Independent. into a colloquy with my colleague Sen- What I have taken out of the townhall bors. Then we are coming back next week. My hope is that everybody comes ator BENNET. meetings I have had is this: They want The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without back—everybody, on both sides—with us to materially address this problem. objection, it is so ordered. They do not believe we are going to fix more of a seriousness of purpose than Mr. BENNET. One of the things Sen- we have had, with an ability to see not it all at once—unfortunately, they are ator UDALL said reminded me of a con- right about that—but they want us to just political benefit but the benefit to versation I had a number of months materially address it. They want to the country of coming to agreement. ago with somebody who is in the cap- If I can go home and say to people know we are all in it together, that ev- ital markets and who watches every- that we have reached a deal that meets erybody has some role to play in help- thing going on down here pretty close- the terms I mentioned earlier, my view ing preserve choice and options for the ly, but quizzically. He cannot figure is that will be perfectly fine in Demo- next generation of Americans and to out what in the world we are doing. I cratic parts of the State and in Repub- make sure business understands that saw him, I think maybe it was in Feb- lican parts of the State. That is what we are going to make good on the ac- ruary, sometime in that timeframe. I we should strive to do. counts we have. asked him, as I always do: What are I hope the American people will hold That is not Washington speak, you doing? He is one of the smartest the people in this Chamber accountable though; that is Colorado speak. It is investors I know. in the way they hold people at the tougher around here. And they want it He said: I am buying gold. to be bipartisan because they do not local level and the State level account- I said: Why are you buying gold? believe in either party’s go-it-alone ap- able. No mayor would ever say I am He said: I don’t have any confidence proach on this question. going to willingly or wantonly jeop- that you guys are going to be able to I would add a corollary to all of that, ardize the credit rating of my city—the work this out and get our deficit and which is that the capital markets need Presiding Officer was a mayor—and debt under control. to be assured that their paper is going live to fight another day, and we First, think how unproductive that to be worth what they paid for it. should not do that either. is. I am not telling anybody to buy or We need a comprehensive approach. I hope we move past the rhetoric of sell gold, but it doesn’t create jobs in It is an approach that is going to re- this debt ceiling discussion and actu- this economy. We want people invest- quire us to cut discretionary spending. ally get into a conversation that will ing in companies so they can grow and It is an approach that is going to re- solve the fundamental problems and hire people and create jobs. quire us to reform our entitlement sys- challenges that are facing our country, Anyway, I saw him again about 6 tem. It is an approach that is going to because if we do not do that, we are not weeks ago. We started talking about require us to do real tax reform in this going to do the even more important the debt ceiling conversation. place. We are not great here at walking work than that, which is to support the He said: It is beyond the realm of my and chewing gum at the same time but aspirations all of us have for this coun- comprehension that you guys would that is what we need to start doing. try and for our children in a world that fail to lift the debt ceiling. These are comprehensive and com- is becoming more complex and uncer- Here is a guy cynical enough about plicated questions. tain every single day. the way this place works who is saying

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But the more we think because Social Security on essarily make sense to build new indus- important point is what the Senator paper is solvent, we ought to think tries here, to develop things such as a has been working on for all these many again because there is $3 trillion owed new energy economy that is so impor- months, which is coming to a com- to the Social Security trust fund by tant to our State which, by the way, prehensive plan that actually addresses the Federal Government, and, yes, So- would help lead us toward energy inde- the underlying problem of our debt and cial Security isn’t responsible for that pendence from the Persian Gulf. There deficit. shortfall because we have taken those is no reason to think all these things I thank the Senator. dollars and put them in the general that have been written down are writ- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. My col- fund, but that $3 trillion is going to ten in stone, and, frankly, our job is to league and I hosted the Colorado Cap- have to come from somewhere. There make sure it is working better for peo- ital Conference a few weeks ago. We are some commonsense fixes we can ple. So I think the debt and deficit had Coloradans from all sections of the put in place that will protect and serve commission made some excellent rec- State, all walks of life. We had the and strengthen Social Security. ommendations on that side. three main political points of view rep- On the other hand, we hear in the The other side is on personal income resented: Democrats, Independents, Re- Chamber tax revenues, I should say tax. What they said there was, we can publicans. They remarked to Senator more appropriately, are off the table. actually lower rates and raise more BENNET and to me, as well as hearing Every economist and every observer revenue. Why? Because there are so from a broad range of our colleagues points out we cannot get there from many deductions that are part of the who were gracious enough to take time here, there being a balanced Federal code, and only 30 percent of the people to speak to our constituents and an- budget, without additional revenues. in this country itemize, get the benefit swer questions, that we all had identi- Why can’t we start, as the Bowles- of those deductions. We can imagine a fied the problem and we all had identi- Simpson commission proposed, elimi- world where everybody gets the benefit fied the solution, which was a com- nating many of the subsidies and loop- of a lower rate but we are able to have prehensive plan that we implemented holes and special deals in our Tax Code revenue to drive us forward. We can get together. We are here again on the that total something over $1 trillion. there. The thing on the debt and deficit floor this afternoon to call on all of our That is a great place to start. If we fol- commission is, TOM COBURN, who is one colleagues to join us in working to- low that with tax reforms, lowering of the most conservative Members of gether, finding that common ground, rates for corporations and businesses, this body—I don’t think he would mind because there is a lot at stake but that is an even bigger step we can take. my saying that—and DICK DURBIN, one there is enormous opportunity. My col- There is a broad agreement in the of the most liberal Members of this league was a successful businessman in Chamber—certainly in our conversa- body, both voted for that deficit and one of his previous lives, but he may tions with people across the country debt commission report. That is almost want to comment on the capital con- who represent their States here—those good enough for me. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. I was proud ference as well. are commonsense steps forward. Mr. BENNET. It is clear to me, if this Mr. BENNET. I completely agree, of the Senate when five of the six Sen- decision were left up to 100 Coloradans, and why wouldn’t we want to look at ators on the Commission voted for the we would scratch our head and we our Tax Code and our regulatory code. Bowles-Simpson recommendations, not would probably argue out some things. I hear about that from the other side, without some concerns, not without an interest in working to fill in and flesh But I think it would probably take and I share their view. I have been in out the plan, but five of the six Sen- about a day for us to come to a set of government. Listen, I was a school su- ators from across the political spec- solutions that would solve the problem perintendent for almost 4 years. If one trum said this is a very good starting or at least move us down the road, and thinks I don’t understand what it is point. like to be on the receiving end of well- we would feel pretty patriotic about Mr. BENNET. I see we are joined by what we had done; that we had done intentioned legislation from Wash- Senator COONS from Delaware, and I something useful for our kids at the ington, DC, that by the time it gets to am going to stop, but along that line, end of this process, if we are able to de- a school or classroom, makes no sense just to give people who are here in the liver something like that. I think that at all, believe me, I lived it every sin- Chamber or might be watching some is how we ought to feel. There are too gle day. So why wouldn’t we look at optimism, just 2 weeks ago we took a many days around this place where I our Tax Code and our regulatory code vote on one subsidy, an ethanol sub- feel like we have lost sight of all that. and ask ourselves: Are these things sidy, and I think it was Senator more or less likely to drive innovation In that conversation the Senator COBURN and Senator FEINSTEIN who put talked about—Al Simpson was such a in the United States? Are these aspects it on the floor, a Democrat and Repub- big part of, Gary Hart was there, Alice more or less likely to grow our econ- lican, and it had like 73 votes. I get in Rivlin, and a number of people—it was omy and to create jobs? It is clear we trouble with my kids. It wasn’t ‘‘like’’ abundantly clear, blindingly obvious to have the highest corporate tax rate in 73 votes, it was 73 votes to end that the people in that room that we the world now. It used to be second, but subsidy. couldn’t approach this problem by Japan either changed theirs or is about By the way, there were around 40 drawing bright lines and saying: No, we to change theirs. That is sending a Democrats and 30-some Republicans cannot touch this or, no, we cannot very uncompetitive message to the who supported that. We need more of touch that. world. that around here. I think it would—if They knew everybody was going to On the other hand, we have so many we keep working at it and keep chip- have to give a little bit in order to loopholes, so many special interest ping away at it, in the end, we will be make this work. Unfortunately, some loopholes that underlie the Tax Code, able to see common sense will prevail of that line drawing is what we are see- we are not actually getting the revenue over politics. ing around here that we have to find a we would be suggesting as high rates. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- way to get past. So in a way, this isn’t a partisan issue, dent, Senator COONS would like to Mr. UDALL of Colorado. If the Sen- but it is the worst of all possible worlds share his thoughts. ator would yield, I would comment on because we are sending out an anti- Mr. COONS. Mr. President, the two two elements my colleague just alluded competitive message to the world that Senators from Colorado have inspired to. Let’s talk about Social Security. says we are closed for business, and we me to come to the floor and join them There are those in our party who have have a whole bunch of loopholes that in a colloquy about the challenges fac- said keep your hands off Social Secu- may or may not—and I suspect in ing our country. I say to the Senators

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When spooked, they act the had the opportunity to listen to my moment because we saw both Demo- way herds do and they run off in a cer- colleagues from across the aisle and crats and Republicans from all over the tain direction. My concern is, as a while my purpose is to address another country casting a vote to end a tax ex- country, we are so used to having a subject, I do want to respond to what penditure or subsidy that, many would AAA bond rating, to being the world’s we have just heard from three Demo- argue, has outlived its usefulness in reserve currency, to being the gold cratic Senators and a number of Re- the current marketplace. standard in security. I am gravely con- publicans regarding the need to address In my home State, we recently saw cerned that intransigence, an unwill- the serious issue of debt and deficit and the bankruptcy of our second largest ingness to come to a reasonable com- how we are going to proceed before we poultry company, and they have com- promise is putting us at real risk of run into a situation of national default municated to me their grave concern spooking the markets, of harming the with consequences we cannot begin to about the ethanol subsidy. There are average American homeowner, and put- imagine, I think it is appropriate to lots of folks on both sides of that par- ting our rating at risk as a country. say there is bipartisan support for seri- ticular debate. I think the larger point At the end of the day, so far in my ous debate and discussion. I was dis- that is important for us to get to is short 6 months here, I have observed appointed, obviously—in fact, I was certainty in the markets. I spent a some things about how Washington more than disappointed. I was very number of years in the private sector works that worry me. If I could offer a frustrated yesterday with the Presi- in business before running for and metaphor, it seems to me there are a dent’s press conference, the President being elected to office, and I know the lot of sacred cows here. It seems to me essentially said the Congress is not mantra Senator BENNET is well famil- the trillions of dollars we spend in our doing its job and compared what was iar with, Senator UDALL is well famil- Tax Code through tax loopholes and being done here to undisciplined chil- iar with, both parties are well familiar special tax provisions and the trillions dren, who couldn’t do their homework. with, is certainty is what the markets we spend through direct spending are He was targeting the opposition, which look for. Certainty is also what our broken up into these sacred cows, and sounded like a lot of campaign rhet- people look for. We have alarmed them, I feel as if I have gone into dairy. I feel oric. This is very disappointing. At a concerned them by not being able to as if I am surrounded by a whole herd time when we face a serious fiscal cri- reach a broad, bipartisan, responsible of sacred cows, and what we need is a sis, he shouldn’t even be thinking plan that lays out a framework for how deliberate and clear bipartisan effort about the election of 2012 and focusing it is we are going to address both the to thin the herd, to make some tough on any campaign rhetoric—we ought to Nation’s record deficits and record choices. be thinking about and working to ad- debt. Our debt today, as we know, is As I know Senator BENNET said pre- dress the crisis before us that is going roughly $14 trillion. Our deficit has hit viously, I wish to commend the hard to have implications for every Amer- an alltime record, and we are working work of the Gang of 6, the so-called ican now. If we don’t come to an agree- on borrowed time. I have heard some Gang of 6, the bipartisan group who ment on how to proceed before August suggest we need to better understand came up with processes and a path for- 2, we are going to see how the financial the situation we are in. The situation ward. The Bowles-Simpson commission markets react to what we have not we are in, I believe, is that we are presented to those of us on the Budget been able to do. But to suggest we about to risk defaulting on America’s Committee, presented to this body in haven’t been doing anything and that mortgage. We have made commitments writing, a proposal. There are paths the Congress needs to take the lead, I as a nation. We have expended our- forward. There are ways to make these think, goes even against the Presi- selves at home and abroad in a lot of tough choices. I hope before the time dent’s own thoughts when he was a different ways, and I am worried we are runs out, this body will embrace these Member of this body. on the verge of failing to meet our proposals, make the tough choices and I wish to quote from a statement he commitments. Just as America’s the sacrifices we need to come to the made when President Obama was Sen- households hesitate before ever de- center and lay out a path. I, frankly, ator Obama. That quote is as follows: faulting on their mortgage, I think we, don’t think we have until August 2. If The fact that we are here today to debate as a nation, as a people, have to hesi- we are going to put at risk the markets raising America’s debt limit is a sign of lead- tate, have to think deeply about the by injecting uncertainty, frankly, the ership failure. . . . Increasing America’s debt consequences of it. timeline may be more like the middle weakens us domestically and internation- ally. Leadership means that the buck stops I asked the folks who work with me of July. It is my hope the Senators from Colorado will be joined by Sen- here. Instead, Washington is shifting the on economic policy to quantify it. burden of bad choices today onto the backs They looked at a number of different ators from both sides of this body and both sides of this Capitol in crafting a of our children and grandchildren. America studies around the country and gave has a debt problem and a failure of leader- me chilling numbers. Should we fail to responsible bipartisan solution. ship. Americans deserve better. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- meet the August 2 deadline that Sec- dent, the Senator, in effect, is saying Yes, Americans do deserve better. retary Geithner has repeatedly, since that rather than this being a problem, But, obviously, that famous sign that January, in writing and testimony, although it is, this is an enormous op- used to be on the desk of Harry Tru- suggested to us is the absolute last portunity for the country to chart a man when he was President, ‘‘The date by which we can reach a bipar- new course. If we agree to do it first Buck Stops Here,’’ has been taken off tisan compromise and a path forward, and foremost as Americans—— that Presidential desk and shifted over we will lose hundreds of thousands of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to the responsibility of the Congress. jobs. One study said 640,000 jobs. The ators have spoken collectively for 30 We do have a responsibility, but it is markets may lose as much as 10 per- minutes. fair to say and accurate to say that cent of their value, which would mean Mr. UDALL of Colorado. We thank without Presidential leadership, no a loss of almost $1 trillion of market the Chair for that notification. We look matter what we do here will not be- equity value. That means pension forward to next week continuing this come law. The President needs to be funds, personal savings, 401(k)s would conversation. engaged in supporting what we do. Oth- take an enormous hit. The average I wish to thank my colleague for erwise, it will not become law. homeowner would see an increase in joining me and Senator BENNET in this I think most of the American public costs, whether it is their credit cards discussion this afternoon. thinks, based on the inferences made or mortgages or car loans. It is easy to Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I would yesterday by the President in his press think this is an abstract argument. But like to express my gratitude to the conference, Republicans are on one

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They has happened in the previous 24 hours and just now Democrats—indicates are not putting their political fortunes that has been so disconcerting to not there are adults here, not just children. ahead of the necessity to deal with only me but to the American people We have been working hard ever since these issues. They are saying that what and both Republicans and Democrats day one of this session to try to address transcends politicians, what transcends who are trying to make a serious effort the train wreck we see coming. First, reelection is the fact that we have a se- at solving the problems we face. it was estimated to come on May 16, rious crisis that has to be dealt with Put on the back burner because of all and now August 2. We bought a little now and tough choices have to be these discussions is this question about bit of time, I guess. But the clock is made. We are talking in earnest behind Iran and where it is going and what the ticking and we see a train wreck com- closed doors, working in open sessions consequences of the future with a nu- ing and we are trying to do something and closed sessions, trying to fashion clear-armed Iran would be. This month about it. an appropriate response. But without my colleagues and I, because we be- There are serious people making seri- the President’s leadership, no matter lieve these sanctions have not yet ac- ous efforts to have serious dialogue and what we do, no matter what package debate as to how we best go forward in complished the goal we have intended we put together, we cannot succeed. and that we need even tougher sanc- the interests of our country and not in So it appears the President has de- the interests of the 2012 election; in the tions against Iran, have introduced a cided to engage in the politics of the bill entitled ‘‘The Iran, North Korea, interests of our grandchildren and chil- 2012 elections, and it is very dis- dren, not in the interests of our polit- and Syria Sanctions Consolidations appointing. I hope that is not the case. Act of 2011’’ that further tightens the ical careers. I hope this shift we have seen from I came back to the Senate for one noose on the Iranian regime. We need needing to get involved to ‘‘what is strong support from this body and col- reason and one reason only, and that is wrong with you men and women?’’ is that I was not going to stand idly by lective efforts to prevent a nuclear just a temporary lapse. When we get Iran. and watch our country sink deeper into frustrated, it is easy to say childish I will take a few minutes now to ex- debt. I was not going to watch my gen- things, and that is why I waited over- plain why I believe this work is of such eration be the first generation to hand night so I wouldn’t come down here to dramatic and growing importance to our children a country in worse shape be characterized as someone who says our Nation. than the one we inherited and a hole childish things. The problems we face they could never dig out of. They will are too serious for us not to take seri- The enormous changes being wrought not be able to enjoy all the benefits my ously. by the Arab spring and the potential generation has had of peace and pros- I too believe we can fashion a plan consequences—both positive and nega- perity. that is in the best interests of the tive—of that movement have captured It is clear—and I am not here to go American people and the future of our attention. Those of us who care through all the statistics. I have made America, but we can’t do it by pointing passionately about the future of the several speeches on this topic and we fingers at each other. We can’t do it Middle East and understand the con- hear this on the floor every day. There without Presidential leadership. Right sequences to our national security as a are so many facts in support of the now, the one missing element is Presi- consequence of that, whether it is eco- need to take serious action to address dential leadership. As has been said be- nomic security because of energy re- this serious problem. There is so much fore, the President was invited to come sources we get from the Middle East or handwriting on the wall, and the wall and meet with us today and to talk to whether it is diplomatic security or is about to collapse. Economists from us about the seriousness of this issue. just national security in terms of con- the conservative side to the liberal side We are willing to demonstrate to him flict that potentially draws us into and everybody in between—analysts, fi- that our doors are open and we are that effort, all of this is at stake. We nancial markets, and so forth—are tak- are hoping, of course, that the demo- ing action and saying we need to take willing to go there, but it takes a com- mitment on both sides in order to ac- cratic instincts of the Arab spring will action here. We see Democratic and Re- develop, but we look at this with a publican Governors across this country complish that. Instead, I guess a couple of fundraisers were scheduled—one in mixture of both hope and concern. in various States taking action. The democratic impulse in the region I am proud of what we have done in Philadelphia, one in Las Vegas—and, has not yet brought meaningful change the State of Indiana in the last 6 years apparently, that takes precedence. So I to the Iranian people who continue to under the leadership of Governor Dan- think the President’s words are pretty suffer under an autocratic, savage, and iels. We have balanced our budget. We hollow. have dug out of a deep deficit left by IRAN ruthless regime. As that regime con- his predecessor. We have a AAA credit I came here to talk about another tinues to crush every plea for greater rating. We have made some tough issue, and I wish to do that now. Our democratic liberties, it also pursues its choices. We have had to cut and slash necessary focus on the economic situa- vision of nuclear weapons capability. government jobs. There was a lot of tion and what we need to do and the Welcome signs of democratic progress bloat and a lot of excess there. We impending debt crisis we are facing elsewhere in the region must not de- made tough choices, and we paid a fi- should take precedence, but we can’t flect our attention from the growing nancial price for it, but we are in bet- overlook the fact we have serious danger in Iran. ter shape today than we have been in a issues on an international level that Three American Presidents, includ- long time as a result of taking these will have an impact on our country in ing this current President, have de- actions. the future. Those of us here have a re- clared that a nuclear weapons-capable We see countries around the world sponsibility to deal with not only do- Iran is unacceptable. To give meaning having to belly up to the reality of the mestic issues but with international to that repeated commitment to do facts. They have overspent and have security and foreign policy issues. To- whatever is necessary to prevent Iran promised more than they can deliver. morrow is the first anniversary of the from gaining that dangerous capability Yet the United States of America Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Ac- remains an urgent and highly signifi- should be the leader of this effort in countability and Divestment Act that cant matter facing the United States terms of getting its economy in shape. was passed by an overwhelming major- and international security. The con- It is a place where the dollar was ity—bipartisan majority—in the last sequences of a nuclear weapons-capable sound. It is the place to invest your Congress. In fact, the vote in the Sen- Iran are not tolerable, not acceptable, money and know it was the safest ate was 99 to 0. and must motivate the most powerful place. All of that now has come into This act expanded sanctions on the and effective efforts possible to prevent question. Iranian regime as it continues its quest that from happening.

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If other States, It would encourage radicalism and ter- blocks of time, and the Senator has including, importantly, China and Rus- rorism, and it would threaten the de- just been given consent. sia, become convinced of this core re- struction of the State of Israel. Mr. COATS. All right. Thank you, ality, they will make different calcula- This last danger alone—the potential Mr. President. tions about their own self-interests in destruction, the declared destruction of The second track for solutions are this matter. If they come to believe the nation of Israel—that alone poten- sanctions. We currently have the Sanc- that we so desperately need them to tially raises the danger to which Israel tions Act in place. We want to impose accept modest sanctions on Iran, then is the last resort, but almost certainly an additional sanctions track. That is they can compel us to take off the we have to respond to it to ensure its why I have sponsored and cosponsored table the sanctions proposals with real survival. That alone compels us to be this new act. The impact of this, I teeth. We have become hostage to their clear-eyed and determined to find a so- think, could potentially be significant. views on this vital issue and also to lution before we have to face that po- But, so far, we have not seen success as their related economic interests. tential decision. a result of sanctions. So if these and other States come to I have been working in recent years Since the international community realize that when we say ‘‘unaccept- with the Bipartisan Policy Center to first began to face this challenge—in able,’’ we mean it, they will come to press for a robust, comprehensive the form of IAEA inspections and re- different conclusions about how their three-track effort to raise the stakes ports, various U.N. Security Council own interests can be best served. on the Iranian regime and to compel it sanctions resolutions, and protracted In conclusion, a nuclear weapons-ca- to live up to its commitments and halt negotiations to construct an effective pable Iran that we believe can be con- its weapons program. The first track coalition strong enough to have mean- tained is not one that we are therefore we proposed was enhanced diplomatic ing—none of these actions have seri- prepared to tolerate. If we think we efforts. People say, Why diplomatic ef- ously thwarted the Iranian regime’s can solve this problem through diplo- forts? That is just going nowhere. nuclear ambitions. matic efforts and sanctions, we have We felt we needed to enhance those That takes us to the third track of a not been able to do so, and the likeli- efforts to at least give that a chance, comprehensive approach. Those of us in hood of doing so diminishes as every so that those who would say sanctions the Bipartisan Policy Center, working day goes by. The nuclear clock keeps should not be imposed until we have with experts on all sides of this issue, ticking in Iran. This is an illusion and tried diplomatic efforts—we said: OK, came to the conclusion that certain one that makes our task much harder. let’s continue to give that a shot, but military options can be put in place If others, however—especially Iran, but let’s do that in parallel with some of that deserve serious and open discus- also including our allies and other coa- these other approaches. sion. Since diplomacy and sanctions lition partners—come to believe that But this enhanced diplomatic effort, have proven to be too weak, we need an we would consider tolerating a nuclear where we create and invigorate and extra kick to this process in order to Iran because it can somehow be con- motivate an international coalition de- achieve the desired result. tained, then none of this will work. voted to the same objective to prevent I am suggesting discussion and de- The result then will not be a contained Iran from gaining nuclear weapons, has bate and dialogue. No one should sup- and tolerated nuclear Iran; it will be been tried, and it has not succeeded. pose that including a military option the military action we all hope to Now, this effort does not mean sim- in this package means anything other avoid, whether it is ours or another’s. ply repeated outreaches to the Iranian than preparing the ground for the log- With that, I yield the floor. regime to engage them in dialog. The ical, necessary access to measures of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Obama administration came into office last resort, should they be needed. ator from New Hampshire. promising such discussions, but this Through the Bipartisan Policy Cen- f has gone nowhere. International talks ter, we participated in an exhaustive THE BUDGET in Geneva last year accomplished noth- analysis of all the means and con- ing. Talks in Turkey earlier this year sequences of potential military action Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I broke down in the afternoon of the against Iran’s nuclear weapons pro- come to the floor this afternoon to lend very first day. Clearly, lack of any gram. There were no war advocates in my voice to the others who have been flexibility and goodwill on behalf of the that room—none of us. Nevertheless, if here—my colleagues—to talk about the Iranian regime has dissuaded any fur- it is true that a nuclear weapons-capa- need to come to the table and come up ther attempt to renew dialog efforts. ble Iran is ‘‘unacceptable,’’ then our with an agreement around how we are Dialog with the Iranians is in a deep Nation and the international commu- going to deal with raising the debt freeze. nity as a whole must see with vivid limit by the August 2 deadline and in- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. clarity what measures remain, should clude some sort of package to address WEBB). The Senator has used his 10 the first two tracks fail. our debt and our deficits. minutes. The Iranian regime must be espe- I listened carefully to my colleague Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I was not cially clear-eyed and nondelusional and friend from Indiana, and I think we aware I had asked for 10 minutes. about those potential consequences agree on a lot of what he said. I cer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The should it not change its behavior. In- tainly agree that both sides of the aisle order is for 10 minutes. deed, to give the diplomatic and sanc- have been working hard to look at Mr. COATS. That is news to me. tions tracks the essential credibility ways we can address this issue. I agree I ask unanimous consent for an addi- they require, the military option must we need Presidential leadership to ad- tional 5 minutes. be entirely believable. dress this challenge we are facing. That The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Military options themselves include is why I was so pleased to see the objection? a multipronged, comprehensive strat- President come out yesterday and say, Without objection, it is so ordered. egy, not all of which are ‘‘kinetic’’ or very strongly, that in order to address Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I will just mean an actual attack with our Armed this, we are going to have to put reve- try to see how I can wrap this up. Forces. Such a strategy would include nues on the table, make sure they are I might ask, Mr. President, is there constructing the alliances needed to in the mix, because we cannot get an order in place that I am not aware station U.S. forces in position to con- there without looking at revenues, of? front Iran and then a series of steps de- with just looking at cuts to the budget. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The signed to demonstrate to Iran that the So I think there is a lot of agree- order is that the Senate is in morning United States and its coalition part- ment. But every negotiation I have

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That is Eliminating funding for basic wom- way for us to solve this challenge. why it makes no sense to me that the en’s health care, ending Medicare as we Now, we all know that negotiations leadership on the other side of the aisle know it, dangerous cuts to nursing are ongoing between the President and is refusing to entertain any discussion home care, slashing Pell grants that leadership in both the House and the about eliminating any tax loopholes. will help train the next generation of Senate. They are looking at all kinds I think it is important to highlight engineers, stopping the development of of measures to reduce the deficit and some of those tax loopholes, and there new energy technologies, and halting raise the legal debt limit. There is no are two I want to talk about that have efforts to retool the economy to com- doubt we have to address the long-term been mentioned on the floor in the last pete in the 21st century—these are the debt and deficits. I repeatedly called couple of days. I would think we could alternatives that Republicans are pro- for a bipartisan package that includes all agree that these are the kinds of posing to save tax breaks for yachts reforms to everything that is deficit re- tax loopholes we ought to be closing. and racehorses. lated. So that means domestic, defense, First, we have a special deduction for We know we need to continue these and mandatory spending, as well as yacht owners. If the yacht is big kinds of basic services and investments looking at revenues. I support includ- enough, like the yacht shown in this in the economy. The President’s bipar- ing deficit-reduction measures in the picture I have in the Chamber—so if it tisan commission has said it, the busi- vote to raise the debt limit. I believe has beds and a bathroom and a kitch- ness community has said it, and Amer- that reducing the deficit is important en—then yacht owners can claim it as icans know it. We also know that find- to strengthening the long-term health a second home, and they can get the ing a compromise on the debt limit is of our economy. same mortgage interest deduction on critical if we want to avoid plunging But that being said, failure to in- their taxes that we give to middle-class our economy back into chaos. We know crease the debt limit would do exactly homeowners. that many of these tax breaks just do the opposite. It would devastate the I think this is a clear abuse of the not make sense. economy. To be clear, raising the debt Tax Code. The mortgage deduction pro- So I urge my colleagues, let’s look at limit does not mean spending more. It vision is meant to increase home own- the facts. Let’s work together for what means meeting our existing obliga- ership, not yacht ownership. There are we all know needs to happen—reduce tions—obligations made by both par- as many as a half million yachts in the the deficit, raise the debt limit, and ties over many years. Failure to raise United States that qualify for this ex- keep America working. the debt limit means default. It means, emption, and the yacht industry actu- I ask unanimous consent that Sen- for the first time in the history of the ally includes this tax loophole in their ator JACK REED from Rhode Island be United States of America, we would marketing. the next speaker on our side. not pay our creditors, and that disrup- Now, the second loophole that, again, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion would cause the worldwide econ- has been mentioned before on the Sen- objection, it is so ordered. omy to have devastating con- ate floor is a tax break for racehorse The Senator from Rhode Island. sequences—consequences that would be owners. The current Tax Code allows Mr. REED. I ask unanimous consent incredibly expensive to American tax- racehorse owners to depreciate the cost to speak as in morning business. payers. of their horses at an accelerated rate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are in I think Warren Buffett said it very Yachts and racehorses, these are tax morning business. The Senator is rec- well when he said: If Congress did that, breaks that just do not make sense. We ognized. it would be the ‘‘most asinine act all know we are grappling with a truly Mr. REED. Mr. President, the bills ever.’’ historic long-term deficit. To continue from a decade of ineffective tax cuts Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said it to ignore the revenue side of that def- and unpaid wars and a recession fueled would cause severe disruptions in the icit is irresponsible. Our Tax Code is by lax regulation have come due. I did financial markets, it would slow our riddled with hundreds of arbitrary tax not support the policies that generated economic recovery, and make the def- breaks just like the one for racehorses these bills, but pretending these bills icit problem worse. and the one for yachts. In fact, we give do not have to be paid is not an option. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said away more in tax breaks in a year than Indeed, playing chicken, literally, with it absolutely must be done, the debt we take in through individual and cor- the full faith and credit of the U.S. limit must be raised. porate income taxes. These tax breaks Government is a recipe for disaster. If Economist and former Reagan ad- are, too often, granted based on who the U.S. defaults on its debt, every sin- viser Larry Kudlow said default would has the most clout in Congress rather gle expert tells us, it will have a huge be ‘‘catastrophic.’’ than based on what is best for the and immediate impact on the lives of All these experts have pointed out economy or what is fair for people in every American all across this country, that the disruption to world financial this country. from the poorest to the most well off. markets would plunge us into another So the result is that some businesses And particularly for those who are financial crisis, and America would are paying nearly the full corporate struggling, it will be devastating at a lose the trust of world investors, which tax rate while others are paying almost time when they can least afford it. Not would result in higher borrowing costs nothing. We need a fairer system. We only could it cause a stoppage of Social for the government, and that would ul- need a tax system that drives innova- Security and veterans’ benefits checks, timately be borne by taxpayers. tion and keeps our economy competi- but, more systemically, it would under- It would also mean higher interest tive on the global stage. mine our Nation’s opportunity to build rates for consumers, making it more Do we really want to continue sup- a more lasting and more prosperous re- expensive to buy a house, pay for col- porting tax breaks for yachts and race- covery. lege, or even pay your credit card bill. horses? If we want to eliminate waste We have seen some progress, but it is In a recent report, the nonpartisan in government, isn’t this exactly the not enough. This step, if we default, Congressional Research Service esti- kind of spending we should be tar- would seriously undermine our ability mated that if we do not raise the debt geting? to function as an economy and would limit, the Federal Government would Lastly, we must consider the price of seriously, perhaps decisively affect our have to eliminate all spending on dis- refusing to deal with these tax breaks, ability to mount and continue to cretionary programs, cut nearly 70 per- of refusing to say we are going to look mount a reasonably recovery. We are cent of spending for programs such as at these kinds of tax breaks because we still recovering from the worst depres- Social Security and Medicare, or in- know that meaningful deficit reform sion since the 1930s. Much of it is based crease taxes by more than 60 percent. will mean trillions of dollars in on the policies I mentioned previously: That is not just speculation. That is changes. In avoiding revenues, Repub- two unfunded wars, the expansion of an

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Again, without any Republican support uary 2009, there was a decline in the My colleagues on the other side of in 1993 and 1994 but with a Democratic number of private sector jobs of ap- the aisle like to talk about taking a President and Democratic votes, we proximately 650,000. That is over the scalpel to wasteful spending and about were able to begin to balance the budg- course of the whole administration. In the primacy of severely curtailing in- et. It was a multiyear process. It re- fact, the only net job creation that oc- vestments in our society. They con- quired difficult choices. But we have to curred was in the public sector. Nearly tinue to talk about an economic philos- continue to pursue that path of a bal- 1.75 million government jobs were cre- ophy that I think has been disproven anced, reasonable response to this ated over the course of the Bush Presi- by the last several years, particularly problem. dency. from 2000, when President Bush and the As I said before, one of the issues Revenue as a percentage of our econ- Republican Congress inherited a pro- that is so central to this country is not omy, as a percentage of GDP, was 14.9 jected multitrillion-dollar surplus and directly related just to the issue of the percent in 2010. It is the lowest level turned it into a huge deficit under the deficit, it is also related to jobs. They since 1950 when it dropped to 14.4 per- premise that these types of cuts in are obviously closely interrelated. The cent. By comparison, government rev- taxes, these types of policies would more jobs we have, the more people enue was averaging about 18 percent stimulate jobs. who are participating in the economy, over the previous 30 years. So you see, In fact, there has been talk that we the better our fiscal position is in under the Bush policies, which essen- are now focusing on cutting spending Washington. tially my colleagues want to emulate, on Medicare and Medicaid, which is so Sadly, what we saw, particularly at reconstitute, no job growth and a sig- central to all Americans. It is difficult the tail end of the Bush administra- nificant decline in revenue. also to imagine that they are asking tion, was a collapse in our jobs market. At a time when revenue as a percent- for these cuts at a time when so many The U.S. economy lost 8.7 million pri- age of GDP is the lowest it has been in families throughout this country are vate sector jobs in 2008 and 2009. We ex- 60 years, now we are talking about fur- struggling—struggling to stay in their perienced—under the Bush administra- ther tax cuts in the Republican budget, homes, struggling simply to pay their tion principally—25 consecutive but we are certainly talking—my col- bills each week, struggling to ensure months of job losses. That, again, has leagues are talking about maintaining their children can continue on with contributed to these huge deficits. If the current taxes. Frankly, there are their education. All of this needs a gov- people do not work, they do not con- so many tax expenditures that my col- ernment that supports these Ameri- tribute to the taxes. If people do not leagues talked about that are not wor- cans, not reneging on commitments we work, they are likely to get unemploy- thy of retention, that are loopholes have made, particularly commitments ment benefits. People who lose part of that we can, in fact, eliminate, and we we have made financially to essentially their wages may qualify for other pro- should. Some examples: tax break for pay for the obligations that have been grams. people who breed alpacas; deductions run up, particularly beginning in 2000 Since the President has come to of- for film and TV production; favorable and continuing through the Bush ad- fice, we have seen a rebound. We have tax depreciation for racehorse owners, ministration. not seen the full, robust recovery we horse breeders tax credit; an exemption We all understand we have to reach a need, but we have seen a rebound. We for wooden practice arrows used by principled compromise, but in that gained 2.081 million jobs, a little over 2 children; NASCAR motorsport racing compromise, as so many of my col- million jobs in 2010 and 2011. We have facility tax credit; withholding tax leagues have suggested, an exclusive experienced 15 consecutive months of breaks on horse and dog track focus on cutting expenditures will not private sector job creation—not winnings. The list can go on and on. get us there, I think, simply based on enough, but we have reversed the col- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the arithmetic, but more than that, it lapse and 25 months of job decline by ator has used his 10 minutes. will impose huge burdens on families creating jobs and continuing on a sus- Mr. REED. Mr. President, I ask unan- who are struggling, and it will con- tained basis as a result of difficult de- imous consent for 1 additional minute. tinue to reward the most prosperous in cisions that were made by President The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this Nation. I do not think that is the Obama and the Democratic Congress in objection, it is so ordered. right way to do it or the fair way to do the Recovery Act. Mr. REED. I thank the Senator from it. My home State of Rhode Island has Illinois for his deference. The priorities I have heard expressed been particularly hard hit by the poli- We understand we have to make on the other side are to continue to cies we saw in the first part of this dec- tough choices. They have to include ex- talk about very deep tax cuts, at a ade. We have the third highest unem- penditure cuts. We have already start- time when we have the lowest revenues ployment rate at 10.9 percent. We have ed with the continuing resolution of we have had in decades, and then talk seen a significant foreclosure problem. the last year where we reduced spend- about cutting expenditures—education, We have seen very crippling impacts on ing significantly. But we have to have health care, and, indeed, under their the working families of Rhode Island. revenue on the table. As Federal Re- proposed budget, Medicare and Med- Now we hear that the only solution serve Chairman Bernanke said: icaid, which is so central to so many we have and the best way to correct [ . . . ] a sharp fiscal consolidation focused people. jobs is to continue to do what was done on the very near term could be self-defeating We know we have to focus on not just under the Bush administration: Let’s if it were to undercut the still-fragile econ- expenditures but also revenue, and we just cut taxes, particularly for the omy. also have to begin the very difficult wealthiest Americans. The evidence We need to create jobs. We need to and arduous task of entitlement re- suggests that does not produce the balance deficit reduction with job cre- form. We began that in the last Con- kinds of jobs—not even the kinds of ation. We need to put everything on gress. In fact, I think it is ironic, as I jobs we have seen in the last 15 the table, and we need to recognize recall the debate on the affordable care months. The economy did not add a that the consequences of default on our act, that most of the amendments my single new job during the 3 years under debt will be staggering, felt by every colleagues on the other side were offer- the Bush tax cuts. The economy had American. One figure that continues to ing were to send back to committee 132 million jobs in June 2001 when we be impressed upon me is the fact that proposed changes in Medicare that passed—against my opposition—the for every 1 percent increase in the in- would have reduced costs and, I would Bush tax cuts. That was the month it terest rate over the 10-year period, we argue, would actually have improved was first signed into law. Three years increase our deficit by over $1 trillion.

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In addition, for lic-private partnerships as a way of ator from Illinois is recognized. every mile of track they laid, the rail- growing jobs and incomes in the United Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, I ask unan- roads were authorized to issue a set States, without increasing taxes. imous consent to speak as in morning amount of bonds—loans they received— I urge this body to review this legis- business. which interest payments were backed lation as we come up with a new trans- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- by the Federal Government. This guar- portation bill, and to see it as a way to ate is in morning business. The Sen- antee allowed 30-year bonds to be improve jobs, income, and our infra- ator is recognized. issued at a low rate of 6 percent. This structure—which is so critical to the f was one of the largest development crossroads of the Nation, Illinois—and projects in the history of the United do it in a way that doesn’t hurt our LINCOLN LEGACY INFRASTRUC- States. That is why it is an example for TURE DEVELOPMENT ACT economy or the working poor. how we respond to our transportation With that, I yield the floor. Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, beyond the needs today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- debt limit extension, which has rightly When we look at our own economic ator from Michigan. legacy and look at the funding short- consumed the attention of this body, f we face another challenge—the funding fall for new roads, airports, and rail, I for our roads, airports, and railroads. think we should recover that legacy to THE DEBT CEILING Our best estimate is that current respond to the challenge for next year. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, we must needs would total $225 billion annually, That is why I have introduced the Lin- raise the debt ceiling, period. This is but revenue from the main source of coln Legacy Infrastructure Develop- not an opinion, it is a fact. The con- funding for these programs, the gaso- ment Act. sequences of failing to act are simply line tax, only totaled $90 billion. This legislation removes a number of too catastrophic to consider any other The law requires balance in the Federal restrictions on public-private course. Negotiations are underway now transportation trust fund. So how partnerships, providing States greater to seek an agreement to raise the debt would we respond? There are basically flexibility to generate transportation ceiling as part of a larger agreement on three major options. revenues and enhanced access to pri- deficit reduction. But there is a major Option 1: Let funding fall. This would vate capital for road, rail, aviation, obstacle to agreement: a refusal on the be a catastrophe, especially for the transit, and port infrastructure. Under part of the Republican leadership to construction industry, where already the Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure De- compromise, a refusal to understand in Illinois upwards of 30 percent of con- velopment Act, we could mobilize over that sacrifice must be shared. struction workers are without work. $100 billion for new infrastructure in- The sacrifice, they say, must come Option 2: Increase the gas tax. But vestment. from middle America—those struggling that is one of the most regressive taxes Specifically, this legislation lifts to pay for a college education or for that hits the working poor harder than caps on cost recovery programs for health care for their kids or for long- almost any other citizen in our coun- highways; it incentivizes partnerships term care for their parents. The Repub- in transit; it removes barriers to air- try. The slowdown in our economy as a lican leader demands that this sacrifice port privatization; it increases re- result of a gas tax increase would prob- be made by the middle class in order to sources for the Transportation Infra- ably cause unemployment to go up and protect the Bush tax cuts and other tax structure Finance and Innovation Act, could jeopardize our extremely fragile breaks for the wealthiest among us— sometimes called TIFIA; and it makes recovery. despite the huge and growing gap in improvements to the Railroad Reha- There is a third option, but before I the distribution of income in our coun- bilitation and Improvement Financing describe that, let me ask a question. try between the wealthy and the mid- Program, which are backed by the U.S. Arguably, what is the third biggest dle class. High Speed Rail Association and the thing that the Lincoln administration One example of the kind of tax American High Speed Rail Association. was known for? First would be the The legislation also stands on the breaks and tax loopholes that we emancipation proclamation. Second premise that the taxpayer should be Democrats seek to change is the un- would be the victory in the Civil War. protected in these types of arrange- conscionable tax break given to hedge What is No. 3? I argue that it was the ments. Indiana showed us what a prop- fund managers. Hedge fund managers 1862 Transcontinental Railway Act—an erly structured deal should look like. generally make their money by charg- act that, in 1862, when the Lincoln ad- Governor Mitch Daniels reaped a wind- ing their clients two fees. First, the ministration was borrowing as much fall from the 2006 lease of the Indiana manager receives a management fee, money as it could from as many credi- toll road that netted his State $3.8 bil- typically equal to 2 percent of the as- tors as possible to fund the expansion lion for new transportation upgrades. sets invested. Second, the manager of the Union Army, with credit already Most of the money has now been rein- typically receives 20 percent of the in- stretching to the limit—and does this vested in highway projects throughout come from those investments above a sound familiar—the Lincoln adminis- his State, but leaders shrewdly placed certain level. This 20-percent share of tration launched the largest infrastruc- $500 million in an interest-bearing ac- the investment returns from hedge ture development program in the his- count to fund future road projects. funds is known as ‘‘carried interest.’’ tory of the United States. We built a This is one of the many reasons why Under current law, most hedge fund 2,000-mile railroad in only 6 years, and the Indiana economy has grown at managers claim that this carried inter- created 7,000 American towns. We did it twice the rate of the Illinois economy. est qualifies as a long-term capital with only $50 million in appropriations. We have seen public-private partner- gain, currently subject to a maximum How did we fund the rest? The answer ships take off not only in our own tax rate of 15 percent, rather than is that this was the ultimate public- country, where they were invented, but being taxed as ordinary income, cur- private partnership. I am particularly in other countries, especially British rently subject to a maximum tax rate worried that in this Congress—espe- Columbia and Australia, where they of 35 percent. cially as it considers a transportation have authorized $30 billion for trans- But a moment’s analysis shows that bill next year—we have forgotten our portation infrastructure—almost 20 this money is ordinary income by any own economic legacy, especially from percent of their total, using this inno- fair definition and should be treated the time that we built one of the larg- vative financing means. that way. The 20-percent fee is not cap- est infrastructure development proj- In these times of deficit and debt, we ital gains, because it applies not to ects in history. could let America grind to a halt, we capital that the hedge fund manager

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Yet they paid drastically lower economic catastrophe in order to pro- elevates fiction over fact. rates on those massive incomes than tect the sky-high income of millionaire We Democrats seek to end this fic- the low-wage worker who cleaned their hedge fund managers and offshore tax tion. We are ready to call carried inter- office. The Republicans would protect avoiders. Those are two of the loop- est what it is—ordinary taxable in- these unconscionable tax breaks while, holes—two of many loopholes—we have come. Recognizing carried interest for at the same time, wanting to cut pro- identified that should be closed that what it is would increase tax fairness grams that provide an education for Republicans refuse to consider closing. for working Americans who pay their our kids and provide health care for So what they are doing—and we should fair share of taxes. They have the right our seniors. make no mistake about this—is hold- to expect that the wealthy do the It gets worse. Adding insult to in- ing the well-being of all Americans same. It would reduce the deficit—if we jury, Republicans are protecting an- hostage to the tax breaks of a wealthy did this—by an estimated $21 billion other tax loophole—one that many of few. over the next 10 years. these hedge fund managers, by the We all agree we must act to reduce Republicans seek to protect this way, use to avoid taxes entirely. This the deficit. We have acknowledged, as loophole. They say the income of in- loophole allows corporations and Democrats, the need for spending cuts, vestment managers is at risk from year wealthy individuals to take income even painful cuts to programs we sup- to year and, therefore, deserving of a earned here in the United States and port. That is why I am so troubled by lower tax rate. Well, ask the factory shift it to overseas tax havens, dodging the utter refusal of the Republicans to worker, who just saw his or her job U.S. taxes that they rightly owe. consider even modest compromises in move overseas; ask the store clerk, I have long sought to end this abuse, the direction of new revenue. who saw his employer close because of because these offshore tax havens in- There is an overwhelming consensus the damage from the financial crisis; crease the tax burden on those who pay among budget experts that we cannot ask the part-time worker, whose hours the taxes they owe. In the last Con- achieve serious deficit reduction with and earnings go up and down from gress, I introduced the Stop Tax Haven spending cuts alone. There is an over- week to week—ask all of them just how Abuse Act, which would seek to re- whelming consensus among economists much risk working Americans face cover tax revenue now lost to offshore that drastic cuts in Federal outlays right now. tax dodging. will threaten our economic recovery— Republicans say taxing this income Ending this loophole is significant if just as such cuts have throttled recov- as ordinary income would discourage we seek to properly tax the income of ery in other nations. And despite the investment in job creation, and that is hedge fund managers. At one hearing of fantasies of some in Congress, it is absurd. The people who are actually the Permanent Subcommittee on In- abundantly clear a failure to raise the risking their capital—investors in vestigations, which I chair, three well- debt ceiling would do incalculable these funds—will continue to see their known hedge funds that claim to be harm to the recovery and to our stand- ing in the world. Drawing lines in the profits taxed at the lower capital gains based in the Cayman Islands admitted sand, as the Republicans have done, rate. The issue in this case is income under questioning that they did not and refusing to compromise by walking that these managers receive for serving have a single employee in the Cayman out, has no place in the situation we their clients. If you are a hedge fund Islands. Closing the offshore loophole manager, your job is to manage a face. would make our effort to equitably tax I urge the Republican leadership to hedge fund. The income you receive for carried interest all the more effective, abandon their uncompromising posi- that job is no different than the income by shutting off a major avenue that tions, to embrace solutions to the def- a waitress receives for waiting tables, hedge funds and other investment icit and recognize that we all must sac- or a janitor receives for scrubbing funds use to dodge taxes. rifice to address the deficit problem. floors. The idea that the income of mil- Democrats have rightly proposed ad- The well-being of all of us, of all Amer- lionaire fund managers should be taxed dressing the carried interest loophole icans, should not be held captive in the at a lower rate than that of their staff and offshore tax havens and other un- service of the most fortunate few. or other workers is an absurdity. fair tax loopholes as part of a balanced Mr. President, I suggest the absence This nonsensical loophole is deeply deficit reduction strategy. We believe of a quorum. unfair at a time when working families it is grossly unfair to cut programs The PRESIDING OFFICER. The are struggling, while the wealthiest that help young Americans get a col- clerk will call the roll. among us continue to prosper greatly. lege education or help train working The legislative clerk proceeded to Recent decades have seen a massive Americans for new jobs in order to pro- call the roll. and growing prosperity gap between or- tect tax loopholes that benefit the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask dinary Americans and the wealthy. wealthiest Americans. unanimous consent that the order for How wide has that gap become? In 1980, The Republican response? To walk the quorum call be rescinded. the top 1 percent of American earners out of negotiations and say they will The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without took home about 10 percent of our Na- not accept any deficit reduction pack- objection, it is so ordered. tion’s total income. A few decades age if it includes revenue measures. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, if people later, that figure had increased to 24 Mr. President, what is the time situ- have been following the debate on the percent of our Nation’s total income. ation? Senate floor this afternoon, they un- That is just the wealthiest 1 percent The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. derstand it is focused almost exclu- that now have over 20 percent of our FRANKEN). The Senator has 30 seconds sively on the Federal budget deficit total income. It is hard to argue that remaining. and what we are going to do about it. properly taxing their income will im- Mr. LEVIN. If there is no other Sen- It is a legitimate and timely question, pose great hardship on investment fund ator waiting, I ask unanimous consent because we are now in negotiations at managers, who have done awfully well to be permitted to continue for 3 addi- the highest levels—between the Presi- in recent years. tional minutes. dent and the leaders in the House and How well have those investment fund The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Senate—to try to find some way managers done? According to a survey objection, it is so ordered. through our impasse. by a magazine covering the hedge fund Mr. LEVIN. I thank the Presiding Of- The challenge is to find a way to re- industry, the top 25 hedge fund man- ficer. duce America’s deficit and, at the end agers earned $22.7 billion last year. The What the Republicans have done is to of the day, to extend our debt ceiling. two managers who topped the list walk out of negotiations and say they The debt ceiling has a deadline of Au- earned $80 billion each—that is billion will not accept any deficit reduction gust 2. We have never in our history

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We would be unable to the House Republican leader walked after you have defaulted. The same keep the courts open or pay the FBI. out. Now the President is trying to thing would be true with America. You We couldn’t provide the money for edu- pick up the pieces and put it back to- also may find the next time you need a cation—that would be Pell grants, col- gether and move us toward a solution, mortgage that particular bank may lege student loans—and virtually ev- and if he was impatient about it yes- not want to lend to you again. The erything else in government. What terday, he has a right to be. same thing is true with America. It has would everything else include? Air One of the very serious problems we a negative impact on your lifestyle. All traffic controllers, the guards at Fed- face is if we want to deal with this def- of a sudden you are in a suspect class eral prisons. icit in real terms, make a real impact and it isn’t as easy to borrow money to If you think what I am describing on it, we have got to have more bipar- buy a car or to make some other pur- here is just a scare tactic, it is not. It tisan cooperation. That is a cliche chase. is the reality of what happens when around here, but it is a fact. That is the risk we are running at you default, and it is a reality that is I was on the President’s Deficit Com- the highest possible level when it being ignored by many on the other mission, the Bowles-Simpson Commis- comes to this debt ceiling vote on Au- side of the aisle. sion. I sat there for almost 10 months, gust 2. We have never—underline the In fact, a fringe publication called and I listened to everything. I tried to word never—defaulted on a debt ceiling the Washington Examiner, which is a learn as best I could what we were fac- extension in the history of the United very conservative Republican publica- ing, and at the end of the day I voted States of America. That is the reason tion, today said: Don’t worry about it. for the Commission report. Eleven out why the securities and bonds and Default on the debt ceiling. We can fig- of 18 of us did, a bipartisan report. It stocks that are sold in this country ure out a way through this. was tough and it wasn’t easy, and there enjoy a financial reputation better Well, I am sorry, but the reality of were parts of it that I hated as a Demo- than most of the world. The United the choices facing us is that if we crat. Yet I knew that if we were going States is powerful, big, and trust- choose not to extend the debt ceiling, to solve this problem, there was no worthy. We are going to lose that last then we are going to have nothing but other way to do it. We had to say to word—trustworthy—if we default on terrible choices. those on the Republican side of the the debt ceiling. That is what we face Here is another scenario, if you aisle, you have to step up with us and on August 2. thought the first one was stark. Let’s find ways to bring revenue to our gov- There is a group in town here called assume that we want to protect the ernment. the Bipartisan Policy Center, and they most vulnerable in America where, in Today we are bringing in 14 percent have kind of spelled out in specific the month of August, we have $170 bil- of our gross domestic product in Fed- terms what it would mean if we end up lion in income and $300 billion in bills. eral revenue, Federal tax receipts. in default, and it is pretty grim. I have So we pay interest on the debt, Social Gross domestic product is the sum some charts here that talk about what Security, Medicare/Medicaid, veterans, total of our economy, all the produc- we would face if we defaulted on the food stamps, housing for people who tion of goods and services; 14 percent of debt ceiling extension on August 2. are poor, unemployment benefits, and it comes in in Federal revenue, 24 per- The revenues for the month of Au- education for the kids. Unpaid would cent goes out in Federal payments, gust if we default will be $12 billion in be the defense firms again, those men spending. That 10-percent difference the United States, and the bills due on and women serving in our military, equals the annual deficit. August 3 will be $32 billion. The first even those in combat, the FBI, the Ten years ago, we were in balance. day we will be $20 billion in the red, courts, and everything else in govern- When President William Jefferson Clin- which means choices will have to be ment. The options are grim and real. ton left office, the Federal budget was made if we fail to extend the debt ceil- I have heard my colleagues on the balanced, 10 years ago. At that moment ing. And they are hard choices. Let’s Republican side come to the floor in time, the net national debt of the take a look at some of those choices we today, and they are upset. They are United States of America, from George would have to face if we didn’t have upset at a speech given by the Presi- Washington through William Jefferson enough money to pay our bills. dent yesterday. Well, the President un- Clinton’s 8 years, was $5 trillion. Which of these don’t get paid if Con- derstands the gravity of the decision Eight years later, when President gress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling? So- that is before us. The President has George W. Bush left office, the national cial Security? Medicare/Medicaid? Vet- urged Members of Congress to get busy debt had grown from $5 trillion to $11 erans’ benefits? Those firms that are and help to solve the problem. I think trillion, more than doubled in an 8-year supporting our war in Iraq and Afghan- he has a right to be upset, to some ex- period of time. You ask yourself, how istan? IRS refunds to individuals and tent, and impatient. could that happen in 8 years that we businesses? All of these would have to It was 2 weeks ago that we had a ne- would fall so deeply into debt? There be brought into question, because we gotiation underway with Vice Presi- are three basic reasons it happened: cannot pay them all if we fail to extend dent BIDEN, a bipartisan negotiation, We fought two wars and we didn’t the debt ceiling. Democrats and Republicans from the pay for them. So the expense of those This bipartisan policy center said, House and Senate. It fell apart when wars was added directly to our national Let’s consider one of the options. Let’s Congressman CANTOR, ERIC CANTOR, debt. The President’s economic theory protect the biggest programs. Let’s pay the House Republican leader, walked was: The best way to move the econ- interest on America’s debt so we don’t out and announced publicly, I am no omy was for us to give tax breaks to have any further default. Let’s of longer part of this conversation. I the wealthiest people in America, and course pay Social Security; elderly think we have to stop this negotiation, he did it in the midst of a war, some- folks, many of them, have no other this bipartisan negotiation. I am hand- thing no President had ever done, source of income. We had better pay ing it over to the Speaker of the House which directly added to the debt, and Medicare and Medicaid, because hos- JOHN BOEHNER. He can talk to the he signed into law programs that pitals and doctors across America are President. weren’t paid for, expensive programs. taking care of sick people who are el- That, to me, was the height of irre- So we ended up with an $11 trillion derly and poor. We had better pay sponsibility. If you are given a respon- debt facing the new President, then those defense firms, because if they sibility to sit in those sessions to try President Obama, being sworn in and a withdraw their services it can endanger to spare the United States from this failed economic policy with hundreds our troops. And we had better pay un- terrible outcome, picking up your mar- of thousands of Americans out of work

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Why? best, and I think he has done a good job and, unfortunately, one of the Repub- Why would we create a tax incentive to at it. lican Senators from Oklahoma walked do that? If a company decides that is First, he put in a stimulus package of away from that conversation as well. the way to make a profit, so be it. I am about $800 billion. As the Presiding Of- But we still have a job ahead of us, and sorry they would be leaving America, ficer here knows, 40 percent of that was it is one that we ought to face. but for goodness sake, they shouldn’t tax cuts, tax cuts to the families across I sincerely believe that the Bowles- expect us and we shouldn’t volunteer America to help them out of the reces- Simpson Commission is the right para- to subsidize that decision that costs sion. Another 25 percent of it went to digm, the right direction for us in good-paying jobs in our country. building roads and bridges and high- terms of where our Nation and our There are a variety of other smaller ways and high-speed rail, infrastruc- budget should go. It calls for some tax subsidies, those we have to raise ture that will serve America for gen- changes many Democrats will find questions about. That is for sure. Tax erations. The remainder of that went painful and changes Republicans will subsidies for people who are lucky into helping State and local govern- have to struggle to accept as well, but enough to own a yacht? We want to ments get through difficult times. We those are the changes that will be give them a tax subsidy? Or people who sent extra money to States because we needed. are lucky enough to own a jet plane? knew a lot of people were out of work. If we fail to include revenue in this People who are lucky enough to have They would need unemployment discussion about reducing the debt, if thoroughbred horses? Most of the win- checks, they would need help to pay it is just spending cuts, it can only go ners who stand at the winner’s circle of their hospital bills. We put that money so far. If we include revenue, we can these race don’t look like regular into a stimulus package to stop what talk about a much bigger package of working stiffs. They look like folks was a hemorrhaging in this economy, deficit reduction, much more credible, who are doing pretty well in life. Why and I think it worked to slow down the with a more positive impact. is the Tax Code subsidizing that par- decline. It did not turn it around as During the course of the last 2 days, ticular industry? I think it is a valu- quickly as we liked. we have tried to identify on the floor able and important question. Then last December the President some parts of the Tax Code that can be Why don’t we put these things on the said, on a bipartisan basis I will agree changed to save money for our econ- table? Why don’t we ask ourselves with the Republicans to extend all tax omy. Each year, our Tax Code, that whether, at a time of deficit, when we cuts for everybody, highest income to body of laws relating to taxes in Amer- need to not only reduce spending but lowest income, and extend unemploy- ica, provides deductions and credits come up with revenue, that there are ment benefit payments. We passed that and exclusions and special treatment some things we can no longer afford as well. that spares individuals and companies under our Tax Code? The President has tried, and we are from paying $1.1 trillion in taxes each Bowles-Simpson went a step further coming forward out of the recession year. It includes such things as the em- and said, If you start making substan- ever so slowly. Now we run the very ployers exclusion of health insurance tial changes and reducing the tax ex- risk of not extending the debt ceiling premiums, mortgage interest deduc- penditures, deductions, and credits, and plunging ourselves back into a re- tions, charitable deductions, State and you can actually reduce marginal in- cession even worse than where we local tax payments. All of these things come tax rates for individuals and busi- started. So is the President impatient? and many others are included in that nesses. I think that is a valuable thing You bet he is. Impatient to the point Tax Code. It is rare that we open that to look at. We don’t have to eliminate where he invited Congress to maybe Tax Code and ask the question, Is this everything in the Tax Code, but mak- come to work next week. needed? ing substantial changes could result in Many of us had felt we could spend a In the last few days we have come to a fairer, more comprehensive tax sys- few days back home. I was going to the floor and talked to the tax sub- tem. spend the time after the 4th of July sidies and tax breaks that aren’t need- Let me say one other thing that I traveling around my State. It is a big ed that, frankly, have to be sacrificed think is guiding me in this debate and State; but I guess it is clear now that in order to get this economy back on I think you as well. I think about an my job is to be here, and I will be, its feet. We talked about one that is in- America, a nation of values that has along with other Members. credible. In the first quarter of this always said we have got to care for the The House will be in session. We are year, ExxonMobil declared profits of most vulnerable people in our country. in a strange period of time here where $10 billion, one of the most profitable Some of these people, through no fault the House of Representatives comes quarters in the history of American of their own, were born with physical and goes even when the Senate is in business, and we as taxpayers continue and mental shortcomings and limita- session, so we kind of see each other in to subsidize ExxonMobil. Why? They tions. Some of them are dealing with passing. Well, we will both be together are doing quite well. And remember the illnesses that we wouldn’t wish on any- next week, and I hope we will stay here last time you filled your tank with one. Many come from an impoverished and get this job done. The House is gas? It doesn’t look as though they are background and are struggling to make scheduled to go into another recess sparing us when it comes to raising the do with the basics in life. I feel, at the July 17 to 23, and I certainly hope they price of a gallon of gas. So I think that end of the day, we can make this econ- don’t do that. They had better stay in subsidy should go. Subsidies to the oil omy move forward, and we can do it in town. Let’s get this done before August and gas companies at this moment in a sensible and humane way. We can 2. history are unacceptable. We have a protect the basic safety net. One of the We have a serious problem facing us thriving profitable industry that does elements in that safety net is Med- with job creation in this country. not need a Federal tax crutch. icaid. There is no question about it. I think Take a look at some of the others we Yesterday, I had a meeting with we can move forward as long as we un- have talked about as well. Do you some people I respect very much. They derstand some basics. know we provide tax subsidies for came in to see me. They represented The key to creating jobs in America American businesses that want to ship the heads of children’s hospitals from is an expanding positive economy. It is their jobs overseas? We call it deferral all over the United States, even from a feeling by people in this country and of income. It is one of the most expen- your State. My family has relied on around the world that we are moving sive parts of the Tax Code. It says if those children’s hospitals in Wash- forward. And, sadly, people are not you want to move your business over- ington, DC, and in Chicago and other going to get that feeling unless we get seas and produce overseas and generate places, and thank goodness they are

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I don’t want to dwell on this, health insurance policies—no, by and ing up and we will not be able to move but it’s one of the companies with the large, they are the poorest families. fast enough to stop it. That is why the longest growth record in profits, 10 per- One-third of the children in America President was impatient yesterday. cent each and every year, for 42 years are covered by Medicaid. That is where That is why we should be in session in a row—42 years in a row. A kid from they get their health care. If we talk this next week. And that is why we the back of the candy store. about cutting back on Medicaid, this need to start rolling up our sleeves and So I look at our country, and I look program for low-income and disabled stop walking out of meetings on budget at what it is we are trying to do, and it people, those children will be unfortu- negotiations and stay in the room until is hard to figure out. What happened? nate victims in that budget discussion. we get the job done. Why are we looking at these drastic Also, a large part of Medicaid goes for I suggest the absence of a quorum. cuts in programs that can help people? elderly people who have spent their life The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Why are we not engaged in ways to savings and are living their last years clerk will call the roll. help people, to continue to provide help in nursing homes and convalescent cen- The assistant bill clerk proceeded to and assistance to help them get along ters. Medicaid pays that. Cutbacks in call the roll. in life and to be prepared to take over Medicaid run the real risk of pushing Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I the leadership of the future. those people out of quality care into ask unanimous consent that the order Are our friends on the Republican lower quality care or the streets. for the quorum call be rescinded. side willing to end Medicare as we Is that what America is all about? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without know it, decimating one of the most Would we preserve a tax break for a objection, it is so ordered. successful programs in the history of person who owns thoroughbred horses Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I our country? They are willing to un- and then say that unfortunately that want to be sure where we are now. Are ravel the very fabric of our Nation and elderly lady has to leave the nursing we in morning business at this point in critical services that helped families home she has been in? Would we pre- time? struggling to give their kids a decent serve a tax break for someone who The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes. education, good health, a future, a job owns a yacht and say that unfortu- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I opportunity? What is it they want to nately we will not be able to cover the ask that only so I have some recogni- take away with these cuts? cost of a needed surgery for a poor tion of what the time availability is. I I can tell you, as a businessman for a child at a children’s hospital in Chi- do not plan to take too long. long time—30 years before I got here— cago. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There I am accustomed to looking at business If that sounds like an exaggeration, are 10-minute grants. sheets and financial statements. And it is not. That is what this debate Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I one doesn’t have to be an accountant comes to—whether we want to defend wonder what the American public or executive to understand that on a fi- tax breaks for the well-off people in thinks about when they see an empty nancial statement there are two parts, America at the expense of the most Chamber, hear mutterings about class two significant parts: one is expenses, vulnerable. We are better than that, warfare. What puzzles me is, which costs; the other is revenues. Revenues and most well-off people whom I class is making war against which is the income you have to get in order know—and I have friends who are doing class and where are the casualties? As to be able to afford to pay the ex- very well in life—would not be afraid to we look around, I ask the question, Are penses. If all you want to do is just cut pay a little bit more in taxes to make we picking on the poor rich folk, those expenses, then you are cutting the sure America continues to move for- with abundant wealth, those who earn sinew and the flesh and there is not ward. They feel blessed to be part of over $1 million a year, those who have much left. this country and blessed to be success- been fortunate enough to have been Here is what ought to happen—we ful in this country, and they do not re- able to bring their talent, their ability, should be saying to those who are the sent the suggestion that they need to to the world’s most important stage? wealthiest: living with wealth is a pay a little more when times are dif- Are they immune from taking a bit pleasure, but that doesn’t mean you ficult. They are certainly prepared to part on the stage of human concerns don’t have an obligation to the country sacrifice. once in a while because they are being and to have to do something a little Some come to the floor here and asked to make an extra contribution to different. Instead, they are making the think it is an outrage to ask oil compa- the well-being of our country? I don’t wealthy wealthier, the most privileged nies not to take a subsidy in their most think so. I don’t think so. I am one of more privileged than they have been, profitable year. They think it is an those who are fortunate and feel lucky and that is true. outrage to ask the most wealthy people enough to succeed because of a govern- When you look at the big oil compa- in America to give up a tax break on a ment action. Few of us—certainly not nies pocketing $4 billion a year each jet they happen to own and use for per- me—who served in the military and every year, those are tax breaks sonal purposes or business purposes. I achieved the status of a hero like our that are unconscionable. But when you don’t think that is what America is friend, DAN INOUYE, who sacrificed so look at this—and I think about a pe- about, and I don’t think that is what greatly for his country and has the riod of time when I was growing up, we should be about. highest medal awarded for bravery and I look at a time during the war, Let’s come together in a bipartisan America can give. But because I did my World War II, and we had a program fashion and make the spending cuts duty, I was serious about it, and I called the Excess Profits Tax. We said which need to be made, both on the de- served overseas, I was rewarded with those companies are making so much fense side and the nondefense side, and the GI bill to pay my college education money, they have to do their share and then deal with revenue sources, either and even given a little stipend with be helpful to the country at large and making certain that those in the high- that. It turned my life around. It en- to make certain they pay some share of est income categories are paying their abled me to be one of three founders of what the country is going through. fair share of taxes or at least do not re- a company called ADP, a company em- I just checked because I wanted to be ceive the current tax subsidies that are ploying 45,000 people. sure. To date we have lost 4,400 Ameri- going their way, and let’s deal with the Our parents were poor. We worried cans to the war in Iraq. We have lost reality of this budget deficit. about meals on the table. We couldn’t over 1,600 to the war in Afghanistan. Time is a-wasting. If we wait until afford the right kind of clothing. We Those are homes that are without a August 1 to get this done, it may be too couldn’t afford a bicycle that my moth- son, a daughter, a brother, a father at

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See what you can do to make people. They don’t need any protection. than even considering putting a stop to the country stronger. If our middle What they need to do is share in the Big Oil giveaways. class, our modest-income class starts pain America is going through, and Making oil companies pay their fair to fail along the way, we will not be this is a reminder for me. share in taxes is not going to hurt the able to conduct business as usual. It is Make no mistake, greed is the fuel industry. It just means Big Oil execu- for your own protection. Get with it. that drives Big Oil, and it is time we tives might have to do with a smaller Make sure they understand that you end their free ride on the taxpayers’ swimming pool or wait a little while cannot just get more of what is coming dime. The big five oil companies have longer to buy a bigger yacht. It is out; that you have to give something made almost $1 trillion in profit in the clearly offensive, and they are not back to this great country of ours. past decade. That is quite a reward for helping. They are not helping lift the I call on my colleagues: Get Big Oil these folks. BP, $7.1 billion in the first spirit of America. People are discour- off the Federal welfare roll. Let’s in- 3 months of 2011 as they ground out the aged. They are worried about losing vest in our country’s future and not environment in the Gulf of Mexico. their homes. They are worried about have larger windfalls for oil industry Imagine, $7.1 billion. ExxonMobil, $10 their kids not be being able to get an lobbyists and lawyers. We have to billion in a quarter. Shell, $8 billion. education that they are emotionally, make sure our children and our grand- These are rounding numbers in a quar- intellectually qualified for because children inherit a country that is fis- ter. They don’t need help. What they they don’t have the money because it cally sound, morally responsible, able need is to help their country work its is not available to them. to provide health care, able to provide way through the crisis that we are in When we look at what has happened an education, able to guarantee that a now. here—and you have to be fair. When child can prepare to be a leader in the But then we see what is being asked this poor guy, the CEO of Exxon, is future. We have to make sure that ev- by those on the other side: They want earning only $29 million a year, come erybody sees a chance for themselves us to have sympathy, have sensitivity on. Give him a break. He has to have a to succeed, to not be dependent on gov- toward the wealthiest among us be- chance to preserve more of that in- ernment programs, but at least be able cause they cannot afford extra money. come. Why should he pay to help this to have those programs to get them They cannot afford it—no, they cannot country weather the storm, weather started in life. afford it because the other people are the wars, weather the recession? Mr. President, I yield the floor. doing the sacrificial work and they ConocoPhillips, he is not doing as f don’t want to help those kids get an good as the first guy. He only made $18 education. They don’t want to help HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES million in 2010. The third one, Chevron, those families to be able to provide a CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER KENNETH R. WHITE their CEO only made $16 million. You future for their children. They don’t Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, today know how the money gets to them? want to be able to help the families we honor the life and heroic sacrifice of Through nickels, dimes, quarters, and who need health care for the job mar- CWO Kenneth R. White of Fort Collins, dollars at the gasoline pump. That is ket. That is not what they are about. CO. He died on June 5, 2011, in Khost how the money gets to them. How else So why should we use some of the Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sus- can this CEO pay be afforded except money to invest in America, take down tained when his helicopter crashed dur- our debt, prepare young people for re- from those who pull up to the gas sta- ing combat. He was 35 years old. sponsibilities for the future. tion and say they have to buy 10 gal- Chief Warrant Officer White’s family Big Oil’s greed is helping to inflate lons of gas. Mr. President, 10 gallons of remembers him as a wonderful man of our deficit and every day Americans gas around here is about $45. It is a lot God, an extraordinary husband, and a are footing the bill, going up to the gas of money. loving father to his three children. He station. When somebody has to spend But instead of being fiscally respon- was a respectful and courageous friend, $40 to $50 to fill up a tank of gas, very sible by ending the Big Oil big windfall, who demonstrated those attributes in often it is at a sacrifice for other Republicans have another idea. They abundance as a successful officer. things in their lives. It is terrible. And want to cut the deficit by ending Medi- After joining the Army in 1994, Chief you see this all over. care as we know it, the most successful Warrant Officer White grew in his ca- We have a Republican Governor in program in American history, perhaps, reer and attended warrant officer flight the State of New Jersey right now, who next to Social Security. training in 2002. He fought bravely dur- is doing major cutting, and the result Seniors are struggling, Big Oil cer- ing two tours in Iraq and one in Af- is that a family who makes $24,000 a tainly is not. I don’t think these fel- ghanistan. Most recently, he served in year now, family income, will have to lows are struggling. I don’t think they support of Operation Enduring Free- spend over $1,000 a year more for their are doing without anything. I wish the dom as a member of the 1st Battalion, health services. Mr. President, $1,000 to other side would listen a little more 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Aviation a family making $24,000 gross. A family closely to what the American people Combat Brigade, 10th Mountain Divi- who earns $60,000 will have to spend want. Almost three-quarters of the sion based at Fort Drum, NY. over $3,000 to pay for their health care. Americans want us to stop giving bil- His bravery and outstanding service Why wouldn’t my colleagues on the lions of tax breaks to big oil companies quickly won the recognition of his other side—there are a lot of intel- each year. The American people know commanders. Chief Warrant Officer ligent people, and I am sure they are these subsidies are unnecessary, inef- White earned, among other distinc- sympathetic people—want to put a stop fective, and basically immoral. tions, the Bronze Star Medal, the Air to this madness? Why wouldn’t they We should take the $4 billion we give Medal, the Army Commendation say: Time to run up the flag, and we away to Big Oil each year and use that Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, are all proud to be Americans, and we money to pay down our deficit. That is the National Defense Service Medal are grateful for what has happened to a good idea. If we can do that, then it with Bronze Service Star, the Afghani- us? Instead they are saying: You have starts to make things a lot easier to stan Campaign Medal with Bronze to have more. If you make $10 million continue to provide the services that Service Star, the Iraq Campaign Medal a year, you have to have more. If you are critical, essential to the average with Bronze Service Star, and two make $20 million or more—whatever it family. Global War on Terrorism Service Med- is—you need more. It is an outrage. We cannot restore fiscal sanity here als. Big Oil is doing everything in its until we start paying more attention Mark Twain once said, ‘‘The fear of power to protect its subsidies, and the to the revenue column in our ledger. As death follows from the fear of life. A

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 30, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4287 man who lives fully is prepared to die on a B–17 Flying Fortress. Sergeant that problem by encouraging workforce at any time.’’ Chief Warrant Officer Rickel survived the daring bombing systems to give women the support and White’s service was in keeping with campaign of Schweinfurt, Germany, in preparation they need to compete for this sentiment—by selflessly putting October 1943, and was awarded the Dis- nontraditional jobs. Preparing women country first, he lived life to the full- tinguished Flying Cross for his heroism for work in nontraditional fields is cru- est. He lived with a sense of the highest or extraordinary achievement. cial to success in the workforce and honorable purpose. Sergeant Rickel and all the military general economic success for our coun- I stand with people in Colorado and members and all their families knew try. nationwide in profound gratitude for the risks and sacrifices they were mak- f Chief Warrant Officer White’s tremen- ing were worth it. As President Reagan ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS dous sacrifice. At substantial personal once said, ‘‘Some things are worth risk, he fought in Afghanistan with un- dying for . . . democracy is worth wavering courage to protect America’s dying for, because it’s the most deeply TRIBUTE TO GLENN M. citizens and the freedoms we hold dear. honorable form of government ever de- ENGELMANN For his service and the lives he vised by man.’’ ∑ Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, today I touched, Chief Warrant Officer White Indeed, our democracy is something wish to recognize a respected member will forever be remembered as one of to celebrate. Mr. President, I wish ev- of Delaware’s business community and our country’s bravest. eryone a Happy Fourth of July. a valued leader in our community, I ask my colleagues to join me in f honoring Chief Warrant Officer White’s Glenn M. Engelmann, as he embarks parents, John and Linda, his wife WOMEN WORKING IN NON upon his retirement following a long Sarah, their three children, and his en- TRADITIONAL (WIN) JOBS ACT and distinguished career. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Glenn tire family, who carry on his memory Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I earned a bachelor of arts degree in po- and will forever remind us of his sac- strongly support the Women Working litical science from the State Univer- rifice. in Non Traditional Jobs Act, intro- sity of New York at Binghamton and duced by Senators GILLIBRAND and my- f later went on to receive his juris doc- self late last week. This legislation FOURTH OF JULY MESSAGE FOR tor from the prestigious University of would encourage local and State work- THE TROOPS Chicago Law School. force systems to think differently In 1986, Glenn joined the law depart- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- about how they train and prepare dent, 235 years ago this weekend, John ment of ICI Americas Inc, later known women for jobs in which they are not as Zeneca Group PLC. In that role, he Adams proclaimed that July 2 would well-represented. Women currently mark the most memorable epoch in the provided legal advice principally for represent half of our Nation’s work- ICI Americas’ pharmaceuticals busi- history of America. It was on that day force, but two-thirds of these women the Continental Congress declared the ness. Glenn then served as counsel to are concentrated in 21 of 500 occupa- the advanced materials business and, 13 colonies free and independent of tional jobs. Nontraditional jobs, in Great Britain’s Crown. It was 2 days in 1991, was appointed as group counsel which women make up 25 percent or for ICI Pharmaceuticals. A few years after that when Thomas Jefferson’s less of employees, pay 20–30 percent Declaration of Independence was later, in 1993, Glenn was appointed vice more than traditionally female jobs. president, general counsel and sec- adopted. Because of this discrepancy, it is im- And when did Americans first cele- retary for Zeneca. He remained as the portant to establish a program that brate their independence? leader of Zeneca’s, and later Philadelphia threw a big party on will aid women in moving away from AstraZeneca U.S.’s, legal affairs and July 8, 1776, including a parade and the occupations they have traditionally promotional regulatory review until firing of guns. George Washington, held, which are by and large lower pay- today. This month, Glenn will leave his then camped near New York City, ing than occupations where men are post as vice president and general heard the news on July 9 and cele- concentrated. I have always been a counsel for AstraZeneca U.S. and com- brated then. But in 1781, Massachusetts strong advocate for equal opportunity mence his retirement. became the first State to recognize in the workforce. This bill would create Outside of AstraZeneca U.S., Glenn is July 4 as a State celebration. Ten a new Federal grant program designed no stranger to his community. In addi- years later, the young Nation’s cele- to help women find these high-wage tion to helping to lead one of the bration was dubbed Independence Day. nontraditional jobs. world’s largest pharmaceutical compa- This Independence Day I hope every Currently, there is only one Federal nies, Glenn is the president of the American will stop and think for just a grant program designed to train board of directors for the Jewish Fed- minute about our freedoms—and just women for nontraditional jobs: the eration of Delaware and honorary how much we owe those who came here Women in Apprenticeship and Non- board member of Children & Families long before us and mutually pledged to traditional Occupations, WANTO, but First, an organization that provides each other their lives, their fortunes, this program is under-resourced and services, training and support to thou- and their sacred honor. And let us also overly narrow in scope. WANTO is 17 sands of people across the State of remember the young men and women years old, has been funded at only $1 Delaware each year. He has also served who have died in defense of those free- million for years, and is specifically de- on the board of Jewish Family Services doms. signed to increase women’s participa- of Delaware, where he was president We traditionally observe the Fourth tion in the construction industry. The from 2000 to 2002. with fireworks and fanfare, pomp and Women WIN Jobs Act would expand the When he is not working or serving parade. But today we remain engaged work of WANTO by authorizing up to our community, one could probably in far-away struggles to promote and $100 million for recruiting, training, find Glenn at Citizens Bank Park protect the rights of others who, like placing, and retaining women in non- watching the Philadelphia Phillies or us, value freedom and independence. traditional occupations that are high- at the Wells Fargo Center cheering for Many of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, demand, and high-growth. the Philadelphia 76ers. Or perhaps he marines and coastguardsmen are Women have difficulty entering non- might be reliving his ‘‘glory days,’’ lis- spending their Fourth in Iraq and Af- traditional fields because they lack tening to The Boss Bruce Springsteen— ghanistan and other parts of world. sufficient information about career op- the Rolling Stones or the Beatles. And I recently was reminded of the com- portunities and pathways. Without suf- while I have heard nothing but jokes mitment and selfless sacrifice dem- ficient training, preparation, or infor- regarding Glenn’s golf game, I assume onstrated by one of America’s World mation, women will not be able to fully he is trying to get better. Maybe he War II veterans, who lives in my State participate in the Nation’s workforce can improve during retirement. of Florida. and will continue to be underrep- A devoted family man, Glenn and his U.S. Army SSG Robert Rickel, of resented in high-earning and in-de- wife Michelle have three children: Har- Boca Raton, served as a waist gunner mand fields. This bill would address ris, Jason and Rachel, as well as a dog

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Jason is em- ing and Centennial Celebration. bration, but I would also like to recog- barking on his second year at Duke Kappa Alpha Psi was founded on Jan- nize my constituent and friend, Law, and Rachel recently earned a uary 5, 1911, on the campus of Indiana Dwayne Murray, as he approaches the master’s in Public Health from the University in Bloomington, IN. Led by end of his tenure as Grand Polemarch University of Michigan and now works the vision of Elder Watson Diggs, it of this great organization.∑ for Abbott Pharmaceutical. Upon his was founded by 10 God-fearing, serious- f retirement, Glenn will leave behind a minded young men who possessed the PROFESSIONAL VOWS OF SISTER legacy of commitment to his work and imagination, ambition, courage, and MARY OF THE SAVIOR public service both for his children and determination to defy custom in pur- for the generations that will follow suit of college educations and careers ∑ Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, on Satur- them. during an oppressive time in American day, August 6, Sister Mary of the Sav- I join Glenn’s family and colleagues history for African Americans. ior, O.P., will reaffirm her professional in congratulating him—a leader in his Now, the membership has grown to religious vows on the 25th anniversary field and in our community—as he more than 360 undergraduate chapters of her vows. My dear friend Bishop celebrates the completion of a success- and 347 alumni chapters located Moses Anderson, S.S.E., will preside. ful career and begins a new chapter in throughout the United States and five I have known Sister Mary as long as his life. I wish him and his family only foreign countries including 35 chapters I can remember. She was Cathleen the very best in all that lies ahead for in Louisiana. Today, the fraternity Going, and she and her dear sister Pa- each of them.∑ boasts a membership of more than tricia grew up near the Leahy family in f 150,000 college-trained young men. Vermont. Her parents and my parents Kappa Alpha Psi has been an instru- were the closest of friends, and when I REMEMBERING PAULINO ‘‘PAUL’’ mental group in raising the profile of look at the picture taken 25 years ago ZATICA African-American men and has worked at her professional vows I see my ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President today I tirelessly to knock down barriers to mother, Alba Leahy, in the front row. wish to honor the life of Paul Zatica, a advancement in our society. The broth- Sister Mary of the Savior has given husband, father, community leader, erhood has consistently encouraged her life to help others, both through businessman and exemplary Idahoan. achievement in every field of human her deeds and her prayers. In a world At the core of Paul Zatica’s accom- endeavor. when too little of that is done, my wife plishments were his dedication to fam- I also would like to take this oppor- Marcelle and I so appreciate people ily, strong sense of community and his tunity to commend attorney Dwayne like her. ability to connect with his customers. Murray. Professionally, Dwayne not I knew first of this from our friend, After serving in the U.S. Navy from only founded and continues to manage Moses Anderson, who has also given of 1946 to 1948, graduating from Boise Jr. his own law firm but he became the his life and the two of us have talked College and the University of Denver first African American appointed to about Cathleen and what she has done. and marrying his wife of nearly 63 the District 7 Panel of Trustees for the It is wonderful to have people like years, Erma Jean, Paul Zatica opened U.S. Middle District Bankruptcy Court. that in one’s life, and I want the Sen- Paul’s market in Homedale, ID, in De- He was recognized by the Louisiana ate to know about this remarkable cember of 1955. He grew the business Legislature as an ‘‘Honorary State woman.∑ into eight stores throughout south- Representative’’ and the Governor’s Of- f western Idaho. Paul’s Market has been fice as an ‘‘Outstanding Citizen’’ for his REMEMBERING HENRY G. MARSH credited with providing jobs and schol- community service and efforts to bring arships to numerous students. Paul lay and professional people into the po- ∑ Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would also devoted decades of service on the litical process. Today Dwayne cur- like to pay tribute to Henry G. Marsh, Homedale City Council, the Homedale rently serves as the 31st Grand a tireless and dedicated community School Board and Owyhee County Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- leader in Saginaw, MI, who passed Rodeo Board and helped form the nity, Incorporated, and is a resident of away on May 11, 2011. Mr. Marsh was an Homedale Development Company. Paul the great State of Louisiana. Under his important figure in the civil rights has been recognized for his commend- extraordinary leadership, the organiza- community in Saginaw, as well as in able skills through honors, such as his tion has initiated several community politics, for many years. He accom- selection as Idaho Retailer of the Year service projects, including ‘‘Sunday of plished much throughout his profes- in 1988 and grand marshal for the 2006 Hope.’’ Through this effort, Kappa sional life and has forged an impressive Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo Pa- Alpha Psi has raised well over $500,000 legacy that will surely inspire many rade. for St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- for years to come. I join Paul’s wife; four children, pital during the past 2 years. Dwayne Henry G. Marsh was born on October Stan, Paulette, Bryan and Steve; eight has also spearheaded the ‘‘Greeks 11, 1921, to Thomas and Saidye Marsh. grandchildren; three great-grand- Learning to Avoid Debt’’ or GLAD Pro- Upon graduating from Greenwood High children; other family members; many gram. This program will ensure that School, Mr. Marsh joined the Army. friends; the Homedale community; and college students receive the necessary After his military service, Mr. Marsh the numerous people he inspired in training to use credit wisely and re- earned a degree from Knoxville College mourning his loss and expressing grati- main financially stable through college in Knoxville, TN, and later a law de- tude for his contribution. Paul Zatica and beyond. A final noteworthy accom- gree from Wayne State University. will be missed, and his legacy of devo- plishment, Dwayne founded Kappa In 1954, Mr. Marsh moved to Saginaw tion to his family and community will Kamp, a rigorous leadership institute and quickly became actively involved not be forgotten.∑ for elementary and middle school aged in community affairs in the city. He f young men. The Baton Rouge Alumni would soon accept a position as legal Chapter continues to raise money to counsel for the NAACP, and would KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, support Dwayne’s project through the eventually become chairman of the INCORPORATED annual Walter Banks Golf Classic. Human Relations Commission. Henry ∑ Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, this In the aftermath of Hurricanes Marsh was committed to serving the year we are celebrating the 100th birth- Katrina and Rita in 2005, Kappas from needs of the Saginaw community and day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity In- all over the country came to the aid of served in various positions and as corporated. Next week, thousands of hurricane survivors along the gulf chairman of many committees and members and guests from all over the coast and helped with our recovery ef- boards throughout his adult life in world are coming to Indianapolis, IN, fort. Saginaw, MI.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 30, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4289 In 1961, Mr. Marsh became the first lenging economic periods in our his- Joshua is a graduate of Pine Crest African American to be elected to the tory, General Durbin has helped foster School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Cur- Saginaw City Council, and in 1967, be- and institutionalize better business rently, he is a rising senior pursuing a came Saginaw’s first Black mayor. practices among our Army’s senior major in international relations at Shortly after becoming mayor, he leaders. His personal efforts were in- Johns Hopkins University. He is a dedi- formed a 220-member Committee on strumental in leading the Army cated and diligent worker who has been Civil Rights, made up of homemakers, through significant changes in the way devoted to getting the most out of his factory workers, ministers, business it grows, resets, modernizes, and trans- internship experience. owners and members of civil rights or- forms. He made these processes more I would like to extend my sincere ganizations, that sought to bring the relevant to current operational re- thanks and appreciation to Joshua for city together to solve the many issues quirements and significantly increased all the fine work he has done and wish the city faced at the time. Reflecting the Army’s capability to support com- him continued success in the years to on his stint as mayor, he was quoted in batant commanders. come.∑ the Saginaw News in a 2000 interview In all of his assignments, General f as saying that the commission was Durbin has provided outstanding lead- ‘‘the most important thing I ever did. ership, integrity, and sound advice on TRIBUTE TO CRISTINA HACKLEY We discussed the legitimate concerns numerous issues of importance to the ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I of this city.’’ Army and our nation. recognize Cristina Hackley, a summer Henry Marsh was a devoted husband I would like to thank General Dur- intern in my Washington, DC, office for and family man. He was married to his bin, his wife Diana, and his entire fam- all of the hard work she has done for wife Ruth for 63 years, and they were ily for their commitment, sacrifices, me, my staff, and the people of the blessed with three children, Michael, and service to our nation. Congratula- State of Florida. Walter and Teresa. tions and best wishes.∑ Cristina is a graduate of Groton This is, indeed, a great loss to the f School in Groton, MA. Currently, she many people who knew Henry Marsh TRIBUTE TO JOHN CALLOVI is a rising sophomore at the School of and to the many more that have bene- Foreign Service at Georgetown Univer- ∑ fited from his life’s work. I know my Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I sity. She is a dedicated and diligent colleagues join me in paying tribute to recognize John Callovi, a summer in- worker who has been devoted to get- the life and work of Henry G. Marsh. I tern in my Washington, DC, office for ting the most out of her internship ex- am sure his family takes comfort in all of the hard work he has done for perience. knowing that his accomplishments will me, my staff, and the people of the I would like to extend my sincere be honored and remembered for years State of Florida. thanks and appreciation to Cristina for to come.∑ John is a graduate of Wellington all the fine work she has done and wish f High School in Wellington, FL. Cur- her continued success in the years to rently, he is a rising senior pursuing a come.∑ TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT major in economics at the University GENERAL ROBERT E. DURBIN of Florida. He is a dedicated and dili- f ∑ Mr. REED. Mr. President, I rise gent worker who has been devoted to TRIBUTE TO CHARLES KLUG today to pay tribute to an exceptional getting the most out of his internship ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I officer in the U.S. Army. LTG Robert experience. recognize Charles Klug, a summer in- E. Durbin will retire on August 1 after I would like to extend my sincere tern in my Washington, DC, office for more than 36 years of distinguished thanks and appreciation to John for all all of the hard work he has done for service to the Army and the Nation. the fine work he has done and wish him me, my staff, and the people of the Throughout his career, General Dur- continued success in the years to State of Florida. bin has personified the Army values of come.∑ Charles is a graduate of Berkeley duty, integrity, and selfless service f across the many missions to which he Preparatory School in Tampa, FL. Cur- has contributed. TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN rently, he is a rising senior pursuing a General Durbin, a resident of Penn- CASSCELLS-HAMBY double major in political science and sylvania, graduated from the U.S. Mili- ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I religion at Wake Forest University. He tary Academy in 1975 and then went on recognize Stephen Casscells-Hamby, a is a dedicated and diligent worker who to receive a master’s degree in mechan- summer intern in my Washington, DC, has been devoted to getting the most ical engineering from Pennsylvania office for all of the hard work he has out of his internship experience. State University. done for me, my staff, and the people of I would like to extend my sincere He has served in a variety of com- the State of Florida. thanks and appreciation to Charles for mand and staff assignments, leading Stephen is a graduate of Trinity Pre- all the fine work he has done and wish men and women during times of peace paratory School in Winter Park, FL. him continued success in the years to ∑ and war. Over the course of almost four Currently, he is a rising junior pur- come. decades of service, he has commanded suing a double major in business and f at the platoon, company, battalion, economics at the University of North TRIBUTE TO MAGGIE MARTINEZ and brigade levels. Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a dedi- Furthermore, he served as the com- cated and diligent worker who has been ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I manding general of the Combined Se- devoted to getting the most out of his recognize Maggie Martinez, a summer curity Transition Command—Afghani- internship experience. intern in my Washington, DC, office for stan, the command that plays such a I would like to extend my sincere all of the hard work she has done for critical role in training the Afghan Na- thanks and appreciation to Stephen for me, my staff, and the people of the tional Security Forces. He subse- all the fine work he has done and wish State of Florida. quently became the commanding gen- him continued success in the years to Maggie is a graduate of Lake High- eral of the 1st Infantry Division and come.∑ land Preparatory School in Orlando, Fort Riley. f FL. Currently, she is a rising senior General Durbin has spent the last 3 double majoring in art history and years serving as the director of the TRIBUTE TO JOSHUA FORDIN English at Vanderbilt University. She Army’s Office of Business Trans- ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I is a dedicated and diligent worker who formation, where he was responsible recognize Joshua Fordin, a summer in- has been devoted to getting the most for leading the Army’s efforts to oper- tern in my Washington, DC, office for out of her internship experience. ate more cost-consciously while still all of the hard work he has done for I would like to extend my sincere providing the best trained and equipped me, my staff, and the people of the thanks and appreciation to Christina force. During one of the most chal- State of Florida. for all the fine work she has done and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 30, 2011 wish her continued success in the years istence on the shelves. It received the EXECUTIVE AND OTHER to come.∑ bronze medal at the New York Inter- COMMUNICATIONS f national Spirits Competition and the The following communications were 2010 World Beverage Competition, and TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY SOTO laid before the Senate, together with last year bested all competitors at both accompanying papers, reports, and doc- ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I the Consumer Judged SIP Awards and uments, and were referred as indicated: recognize Anthony Soto, a summer law San Francisco World Spirits Competi- intern in my Washington, DC, office for EC–2342. A communication from the Dep- tion, taking home the gold at both. uty Director of Regulations and Policy Man- all of the hard work he has done for The vodka has quickly won wide ac- agement Staff, Food and Drug Administra- me, my staff, and the people of the claim, and can be found in a variety of tion, Department of Health and Human Serv- State of Florida. locations across the State. ices, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Anthony is a graduate of Florida But perhaps the biggest achievement port of a rule entitled ‘‘Criteria Used to International University in Miami, FL, for Scott and Jessica thus far was Order Administrative Detention of Food for where he majored in political science. being named the 2011 Entrepreneurs of Human or Animal Consumption’’ (RIN0910– Currently, he is entering his last year the Year by the Leaders Encouraging AG67) received in the Office of the President at Florida State University Law of the Senate on June 29, 2011; to the Com- Aroostook Development, or LEAD, and mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- School. He is a dedicated and diligent Momentum Aroostook. These two orga- estry. worker who has been devoted to get- nizations are dedicated to fostering EC–2343. A communication from the Asso- ting the most out of his internship ex- economic growth and development in ciate General Counsel for Legislation and perience. Maine’s northernmost county, and by Regulations, Office of the Secretary, Depart- I would like to extend my sincere recognizing Jessica and Scott with this ment of Housing and Urban Development, thanks and appreciation to Anthony prestigious award, they have identified transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of for all the fine work he has done and a rule entitled ‘‘Adjustment of Civil Money two of Maine’s rising stars in the busi- Penalty Amount for Inflation’’ (RIN2501– wish him continued success in the ness world. ∑ AD52) received in the Office of the President years to come. Starting and growing a business is of the Senate on June 29, 2011; to the Com- f not any easy task, as any entrepreneur mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- RECOGNIZING NORTHERN MAINE will tell you. But successful business fairs. EC–2344. A communication from the Asso- DISTILLING COMPANY owners demonstrate critical character- istics, like perseverance, commitment, ciate Director, Office of Foreign Assets Con- ∑ Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, my home and pragmatism. The Northern Maine trol, Department of the Treasury, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- State of Maine is home to countless Distilling Company was born out of young entrepreneurs who are working titled ‘‘Libyan Sanctions Regulations’’ (31 these traits, which clearly shine CFR Part 570) received in the Office of the to ensure that our State and Nation through in Jessica Jewell and Scott have a vibrant, growing economy for President of the Senate on June 29, 2011; to Galbiati. I thank everyone at the the Committee on Banking, Housing, and years to come. Two of these remark- Northern Maine Distilling Company for Urban Affairs. able individuals reside in northern their hard work, and wish them much EC–2345. A communication from the Asso- Maine, where they have begun a boom- success in the years to come.∑ ciate Director, Office of Foreign Assets Con- ing business based on a college project. trol, Department of the Treasury, transmit- Today I recognize the founders of the f ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Northern Maine Distilling Company for titled ‘‘Alphabetical Listings: Specially Des- their tremendous accomplishments in MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ignated Nationals and Blocked Persons; Blocked Vessels; Persons Determined to be such a short period of time. Messages from the President of the the Government of Iran’’ (31 CFR Chapter V) Scott Galbiati and Jessica Jewell United States were communicated to received in the Office of the President of the were students at Rensselaer Poly- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- Senate on June 29, 2011; to the Committee on technic Institute when they worked on retaries. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. a class project together to design a EC–2346. A communication from the Chair- business plan. They chose to create a f man and President of the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- distillery. And after getting married in EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED 2006, they took their venture to the port on the competitiveness of the export fi- next level, deciding that this would not As in executive session the Presiding nancing services for the period from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010; to the remain an abstract plan developed in a Officer laid before the Senate messages from the President of the United Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban classroom, but that they would see this Affairs. business to its fruition. Most exciting States submitting sundry nominations EC–2347. A communication from the Senior of all, they decided they would create which were referred to the appropriate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, their company in Maine. committees. Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, After many trial runs and much hard (The nominations received today are transmitting, pursuant to law, the Bank’s work, Scott and Jessica based their printed at the end of the Senate pro- 2010 Management Report; to the Committee company in Houlton, a small commu- ceedings.) on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–2348. A communication from the Acting nity on the State’s eastern border with f Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Canada. By utilizing the town’s high partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- quality water supply, the locally made MEASURES PLACED ON THE ant to law, the report of a rule entitled and distilled Twenty 2 Vodka, the dis- CALENDAR ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Alaska Plaice in the Bering Sea tillery’s flagship product, has quickly The following joint resolution was become recognized as a truly unique and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ read the second time, and placed on the (RIN0648–XA483) received in the Office of the product of Maine. calendar: Northern Maine Distilling uses only President of the Senate on June 30, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and American made products in their pro- S.J. Res. 23. Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Transportation. duction process, resulting is the cre- United States relative to balancing the budg- EC–2349. A communication from the Dep- ation of 50 gallons of vodka per batch. et. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Additionally, by using their Web site The following bills were read the first Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, and other social media sites in a smart Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- and second times by unanimous con- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled and effective manner, Scott and Jes- sent, and placed on the calendar: sica have been able to reach out to ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone communities across the country, shar- S. 1317. A bill to allow individuals to Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; choose to opt out of the Medicare part A ben- Final 2011 and 2012 Harvest Specifications for ing recipes and ideas with people na- efit. Groundfish; Correction’’ (RIN0648–XZ90) re- tionwide. S. 1323. A bill to express the sense of the ceived in the Office of the President of the Twenty 2 Vodka has won several Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the Senate on June 30, 2011; to the Committee on awards over the course of its short ex- budget deficit. Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 30, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4291 EC–2350. A communication from the Acting AX70) received in the Office of the President Programs, Department of Labor, transmit- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- of the Senate on June 30, 2011; to the Com- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- titled ‘‘Performance of Functions; Claims for ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tation. Compensation Under the Federal Employees’ ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone EC–2358. A communication from the Acting Compensation Act; Compensation for Dis- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and ability and Death of Noncitizen Federal Em- Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Parks, National Park Service, Department of ployees Outside the United States’’ (RIN1240– Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, AA03) received in the Office of the President (RIN0648–XA376) received in the Office of the the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Native Amer- of the Senate on June 29, 2011; to the Com- President of the Senate on June 30, 2011; to ican Graves Protection and Repatriation Act mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Regulations-Definition of ‘Indian tribe’ ’’ mental Affairs. Transportation. (RIN1024-AD98) received in the Office of the EC–2368. A communication from the Assist- EC–2351. A communication from the Acting President of the Senate on June 29, 2011; to ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- sources. ting, pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual Re- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2359. A communication from the Sec- port of the Inspector General for the period ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to from October 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011 Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species Fishery by law, a report relative to the decision to pro- and the Attorney General’s Semi-Annual Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alas- cure additional services on a noncompetitive Management Report; to the Committee on ka’’ (RIN0648–XA394) received in the Office of basis under an existing contract for environ- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the President of the Senate on June 30, 2011; mental clean-up work at the Idaho National fairs. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Laboratory; to the Committee on Energy EC–2369. A communication from the Direc- and Transportation. and Natural Resources. tor, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, EC–2352. A communication from the Assist- EC–2360. A communication from the Sec- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- ant Administrator for Fisheries, Office of retary of Health and Human Services, trans- ative to the applications for the interception Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Com- mitting, pursuant to law, a report for fiscal of wire and other communications during fis- merce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- year 2010 relative to the Medicaid Integrity cal year 2010; to the Committee on the Judi- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries Off West Program, the Center for Program Integrity, ciary. Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid f 2011 Management Measures; Correction’’ Services; to the Committee on Finance. EC–2361. A communication from the Com- (RIN0648–XA184) received in the Office of the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES missioner, Social Security Administration, President of the Senate on June 30, 2011; to The following reports of committees transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ative to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) were submitted: Transportation. non-medical redeterminations; to the Com- By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, from EC–2353. A communication from the Assist- the Committee on Appropriations, with an ant Administrator for Fisheries, Office of mittee on Finance. EC–2362. A communication from the Acting amendment in the nature of a substitute: Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Com- Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative H.R. 2055. A bill making appropriations for merce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- military construction, the Department of port of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the port on progress toward a negotiated solu- Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for Northeastern United States; 2011 Specifica- tion of the Cyprus question covering the pe- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and tions for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery’’ riod February 1 through March 31, 2011; to for other purposes (Rept. No. 112–29). (RIN0648–XA163) received in the Office of the the Committee on Foreign Relations. f President of the Senate on June 30, 2011; to EC–2363. A communication from the Acting the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Transportation. Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, JOINT RESOLUTIONS EC–2354. A communication from the Dep- pursuant to law, the semiannual report on uty Assistant Administrator for Operations, The following bills and joint resolu- the continued compliance of Azerbaijan, tions were introduced, read the first Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Russian Federa- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, tion, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan with the and second times by unanimous con- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the 1974 Trade Act’s freedom of emigration pro- sent, and referred as indicated: Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlan- visions, as required under the Jackson-Vanik By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: tic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Amendment; to the Committee on Foreign S. 1305. A bill to establish and clarify that Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Management Relations. Congress does not authorize persons con- Measures’’ (RIN0648–BA70) received in the Of- EC–2364. A communication from the Dep- victed of dangerous crimes in foreign courts fice of the President of the Senate on June uty Director for Policy, Legislative and Reg- to freely possess firearms in the United 30, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, ulatory Department, Pension Benefit Guar- States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Science, and Transportation. anty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to By Mrs. HAGAN (for herself, Mr. EC–2355. A communication from the Dep- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. MURRAY, and Mr. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Benefits KOHL): Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Payable in Terminated Single-Employer S. 1306. A bill to provide for secondary Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and school reform; to the Committee on Health, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Paying Benefits’’ (29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044) Education, Labor, and Pensions. ‘‘Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; received in the Office of the President of the By Mr. BEGICH (for himself and Ms. Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Oper- Senate on June 29, 2011; to the Committee on MURKOWSKI): ation and Maintenance of the Neptune Liq- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 1307. A bill to authorize the Secretary of uefied Natural Gas Facility Off Massachu- EC–2365. A communication from the Dep- Commerce to convey real property, including setts’’ (RIN0648–AX09) received in the Office uty Assistant General Counsel for Regu- improvements, of the National Oceanic and of the President of the Senate on June 30, latory Services, Office of Special Education Atmospheric Administration in Ketchikan, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Alaska, and for other purposes; to the Com- Science, and Transportation. Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–2356. A communication from the Dep- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘National Insti- tation. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory tute on Disability and Rehabilitation Re- By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Ms. Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, search (NIDRR)—Disability and Rehabilita- KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. RUBIO): Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- tion Research Projects and Centers Program. S. 1308. A bill to amend title 18, United suant to law, the report of a rule entitled . . .’’ (CFDA Nos. 84.133A–6, 84.133A–7, and States Code, with respect to child pornog- ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal 84.133A–8) received in the Office of the Presi- raphy and child exploitation offenses; to the Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifica- dent of the Senate on June 29, 2011; to the Committee on the Judiciary. tions’’ (RIN0648–XA109) received in the Office Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mr. of the President of the Senate on June 30, Pensions. GRASSLEY): 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–2366. A communication from the Sec- S. 1309. A bill to amend title XIX of the So- Science, and Transportation. retary of Health and Human Services, trans- cial Security Act to cover physician services EC–2357. A communication from the Dep- mitting, pursuant to law, an annual report delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory relative to the financial aspects of the Pre- access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appro- Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, scription Drug User Fee Act, as amended; to priate quality foot and ankle care; to the Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Committee on Finance. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled and Pensions. By Mr. DURBIN: ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United EC–2367. A communication from the Acting S. 1310. A bill to improve the safety of die- States; Monkfish; Amendment 5’’ (RIN0648– Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation tary supplements by amending the Federal

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 30, 2011 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require By Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Mr. RISCH, Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) were manufacturers of dietary supplements to Mr. HATCH, and Mr. LEE): added as cosponsors of S. 414, a bill to register dietary supplement products with S. 1322. A bill to permit commercial vehi- protect girls in developing countries the Food and Drug Administration and to cles at weights up to 129,000 pounds to use through the prevention of child mar- amend labeling requirements with respect to certain highways on the Interstate System dietary supplements; to the Committee on in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes; riage, and for other purposes. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. to the Committee on Environment and Pub- S. 418 By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. lic Works. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the BINGAMAN, Mr. BENNET, and Mrs. By Mr. REID: name of the Senator from Maryland HAGAN): S. 1323. A bill to express the sense of the S. 1311. A bill to amend the Elementary (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the of S. 418, a bill to award a Congres- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regard- budget deficit; placed on the calendar. ing 21st century community learning cen- sional Gold Medal to the World War II f ters; to the Committee on Health, Edu- members of the Civil Air Patrol. cation, Labor, and Pensions. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND S. 501 By Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts: SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. 1312. A bill to strengthen and improve At the request of Mr. THUNE, the monitoring in the fisheries across the United The following concurrent resolutions name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. States and for other purposes; to the Com- and Senate resolutions were read, and COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: 501, a bill to establish pilot projects tation. By Ms. LANDRIEU: under the Medicare program to provide By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. S. Res. 223. A resolution designating July incentives for home health agencies to VITTER, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. 1, 2011, as ‘‘National Caretakers Day’’; to the utilize home monitoring and commu- CARDIN): Committee on the Judiciary. nications technologies. S. 1313. A bill to amend the Federal Water By Mr. MORAN (for himself and Ms. Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Na- S. 581 STABENOW): tional Estuary Program, and for other pur- S. Res. 224. A resolution congratulating the At the request of Mr. BURR, the name poses; to the Committee on Environment and Soil Science Society of America on its 75th of the Senator from Florida (Mr. Public Works. anniversary; considered and agreed to. RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and Mr. 581, a bill to amend the Child Care and BEGICH): DEMINT): S. 1314. A bill to amend title 38, United Development Block Grant Act of 1990 S. Res. 225. A resolution congratulating the States Code, to require the Secretary of to require criminal background checks University of South Carolina baseball team Labor to establish minimum funding levels for child care providers. for its gritty and record-breaking pursuit of for States for the support of disabled vet- S. 668 erans’ outreach program specialists and local back-to-back National Collegiate Athletic veterans’ employment representatives, and Association Division I Baseball National At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the for other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- Championships; considered and agreed to. name of the Senator from Pennsyl- erans’ Affairs. f vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS sponsor of S. 668, a bill to remove Mr. LIEBERMAN): unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats S. 1315. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime S. 164 from seniors’ personal health decisions Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ex- At the request of Mr. BROWN of Mas- by repealing the Independent Payment tend public safety officers’ death benefits to sachusetts, the name of the Senator fire police officers; to the Committee on the Advisory Board. Judiciary. from Kentucky (Mr. PAUL) was added S. 724 By Mr. ENZI: as a cosponsor of S. 164, a bill to repeal At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the S. 1316. A bill to prevent a fiscal crisis by the imposition of withholding on cer- name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. enacting legislation to balance the Federal tain payments made to vendors by gov- HELLER) was added as a cosponsor of S. budget through reductions of discretionary ernment entities. and mandatory spending; to the Committee 724, a bill to appropriate such funds as S. 211 on the Budget. may be necessary to ensure that mem- By Mr. DEMINT (for himself, Mr. At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the bers of the Armed Forces, including re- COBURN, Mr. VITTER, Mr. PAUL, Mr. name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. serve components thereof, and sup- SESSIONS, Mr. LEE, Mr. RISCH, Mr. BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. porting civilian and contractor per- CHAMBLISS, Mr. GRAHAM, Ms. AYOTTE, 211, a bill to provide for a biennial sonnel continue to receive pay and al- Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. JOHNSON of Wis- budget process and a biennial appro- lowances for active service performed consin, and Mrs. HUTCHISON): priations process and to enhance over- S. 1317. A bill to allow individuals to when a funding gap caused by the fail- choose to opt out of the Medicare part A ben- sight and performance of the Federal ure to enact interim or full-year appro- efit; placed on the calendar. Government. priations for the Armed Forces occurs, By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. S. 259 which results in the furlough of non- BLUNT, Ms. LANDRIEU, and Mr. JOHN- At the request of Mr. VITTER, the emergency personnel and the curtail- SON of South Dakota): name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. ment of Government activities and S. 1318. A bill to enhance pre- and post- services. adoptive support services; to the Committee HELLER) was added as a cosponsor of S. on Finance. 259, a bill to require that the Govern- S. 898 By Mr. SCHUMER: ment give priority to payment of all At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the S. 1319. A bill to direct the Attorney Gen- obligations on the debt held by the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- eral to establish a system of background public and payment of social security vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- checks for employers and employees of the benefits in the event that the debt sponsor of S. 898, a bill to amend title electronic life safety and security system in- limit is reached. stallation and monitoring industry, and for 23, United States Code, to direct the other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- S. 382 Secretary to establish a comprehensive diciary. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, her design standard program to prevent, By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and name was added as a cosponsor of S. control, and treat polluted stormwater Ms. LANDRIEU): 382, a bill to amend the National Forest runoff from federally funded highways S. 1320. A bill to require the Secretary of Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify and roads, and for other purposes. Energy to offer to enter into temporary used fuel storage facility agreements; to the Com- the authority of the Secretary of Agri- S. 922 mittee on Environment and Public Works. culture regarding additional rec- At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, By Mr. LUGAR: reational uses of National Forest Sys- the name of the Senator from New Jer- S. 1321. A bill to establish energy policies tem land that is subject to ski area sey (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a to make measurable gains in reducing de- permits, and for other permits. cosponsor of S. 922, a bill to amend the pendence on foreign oil, saving Americans S. 414 money, increasing United States competi- Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to tiveness, improving energy security, improv- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the authorize the Secretary of Labor to ing environmental stewardship, and for other names of the Senator from Mississippi provide grants for Urban Jobs Pro- purposes; to the Committee on Finance. (Mr. WICKER) and the Senator from grams, and for other purposes.

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A bill to establish and clarify S. 968 Federal agencies to assess the impact that Congress does not authorize per- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the of Federal action on jobs and job oppor- sons convicted of dangerous crimes in names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. tunities, and for other purposes. foreign courts to freely possess fire- DURBIN) and the Senator from New S. 1293 arms in the United States; to the Com- Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were added At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the mittee on the Judiciary. as cosponsors of S. 968, a bill to prevent name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, online threats to economic creativity INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. today I am pleased to introduce the No and theft of intellectual property, and 1293, a bill to direct the Secretary of Firearms for Foreign Felons Act of for other purposes. Commerce to establish a demonstra- 2011. This bill would close a loophole in current law, by ensuring that people S. 988 tion program to adapt the lessons of convicted of foreign felonies and At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the providing foreign aid to under- crimes involving domestic violence name of the Senator from New York developed economies to the provision of Federal economic development as- cannot possess firearms. We must close (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- this gap in our laws before it is ex- sponsor of S. 988, a bill to ensure that sistance to certain similarly situated individuals, and for other purposes. ploited by terrorists, drug gangs, and local educational agencies and units of other dangerous criminals who threat- local governments are compensated for S. 1297 At the request of Mr. BURR, the en our communities. tax revenues lost when the Federal Under current Federal law, people Government takes land into trust for names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO), the Senator from Iowa (Mr. who are convicted in the United Sates the benefit of a federally recognized In- of violent felonies like rape, murder dian tribe or an individual Indian. GRASSLEY), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Idaho and terrorism are prohibited from pos- S. 1002 (Mr. RISCH), and the Senator from Ne- sessing firearms. But, shockingly, Fed- At the request of Mr. KYL, the name braska (Mr. JOHANNS) were added as co- eral law does not bar criminals con- of the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. sponsors of S. 1297, a bill to preserve victed of these same violent crimes in CORKER) was added as a cosponsor of S. State and institutional authority re- foreign courts from possessing guns. 1002, a bill to prohibit theft of medical lating to State authorization and the This outrageous loophole for foreign products, and for other purposes. definition of credit hour. convicts is the result of a 2005 U.S. Su- S. 1048 preme Court decision in the case of S.J. RES. 17 At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Small v. United States. At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, In that case, the Court analyzed the names of the Senator from Rhode Is- the name of the Senator from South land (Mr. WHITEHOUSE), the Senator 1968 Gun Control Act, which states that Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a anyone who has been convicted of a fel- from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN), and the Sen- cosponsor of S.J. Res. 17, a joint resolu- ony ‘‘in any court’’ cannot possess fire- ator from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE) were tion approving the renewal of import arms. The Court concluded that the added as cosponsors of S. 1048, a bill to restrictions contained in the Burmese phrase only applied to American expand sanctions imposed with respect Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. to the Islamic Republic of Iran, North courts, despite the fact that the Gun S. RES. 170 Korea, and Syria, and for other pur- Control Act had been applied to foreign At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, her felonies since 1968, the year it took ef- poses. name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1059 fect. Res. 170, a resolution honoring Admiral At the time, the Supreme Court was At the request of Mr. THUNE, the Thad Allen of the United States Coast name of the Senator from Tennessee very much aware that its ruling could Guard (Ret.) for his lifetime of selfless have serious consequences. As Justice (Mr. CORKER) was added as a cosponsor commitment and exemplary service to of S. 1059, a bill to amend the Public Clarence Thomas noted in his dissent, the United States. ‘‘the majority’s interpretation permits Health Service Act to provide liability S. RES. 175 protections for volunteer practitioners those convicted overseas of murder, At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the rape, assault, kidnapping, terrorism at health centers under section 330 of name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. such Act. and other dangerous crimes to possess RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. firearms freely in the United States.’’ S. 1096 Res. 175, a resolution expressing the But whatever one may think of the At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the sense of the Senate with respect to on- Court’s ruling, it is now the law of the name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. going violations of the territorial in- land. COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. tegrity and sovereignty of Georgia and We must make every effort to close 1096, a bill to amend title XVIII of the the importance of a peaceful and just this dangerous loophole and the bill I Social Security Act to improve access resolution to the conflict within Geor- am introducing today would do just to, and utilization of, bone mass meas- gia’s internationally recognized bor- that. urement benefits under the Medicare ders. Under this bill, section 921 of Title 18 part B program by extending the min- S. RES. 221 would be amended to state that ‘‘[t]he imum payment amount for bone mass At the request of Mr. WICKER, the term ‘any court’ includes any Federal, measurement under such program name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. State, or foreign court.’’ Similar through 2013. MURKOWSKI) was withdrawn as a co- changes would be made in other sec- S. 1176 sponsor of S. Res. 221, a resolution con- tions of the Gun Control Act. Where At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the gratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- there are references to ‘‘state offenses’’ name of the Senator from Delaware nity, Inc., on reaching the historic or ‘‘offenses under state law,’’ the bill (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor milestone of 100 years of serving local would expand these terms to include of S. 1176, a bill to amend the Horse and international communities, main- convictions of offenses under foreign Protection Act to prohibit the ship- taining a commitment to the better- law. ping, transporting, moving, delivering, ment of mankind, and enriching the In other words, the bill would make receiving, possessing, purchasing, sell- lives of collegiate men throughout the it clear that if someone was convicted ing, or donation of horses and other United States. in a foreign court of an offense that equines to be slaughtered for human At the request of Mr. WICKER, the would have disqualified him from pos- consumption, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Maryland sessing a gun in the U.S., then they

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4294 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 30, 2011 will be disqualified from gun possession mitted in the United States or from conduct ing criminal penalties or sentences for under U.S. law. The only exception will that would be legal if committed in the crimes such as the sex trafficking of be if there is reason to think the con- United States’’. children or child pornography. (b) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMES.—Section viction entered by the foreign jurisdic- Several of these provisions may look 921(a)(33) of title 18, United States Code, is familiar. The provisions relating to tion is somehow invalid. amended— Under the bill, a foreign conviction (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘sub- subpoena authority, protection of child will not constitute a ‘‘conviction’’ paragraph (C)’’ and inserting ‘‘subparagraph witnesses, child sex trafficking, and under the Gun Control Act, if either: (B)’’; and sentencing come directly from S. 2925, the foreign conviction resulted from a (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ‘‘if the Trafficking Deterrence and Vic- denial of fundamental fairness that the conviction has’’ and inserting the fol- tims Support Act of 2009, which Sen- would violate due process if committed lowing: ‘‘if the conviction— ator WYDEN introduced in the 111 Con- in the United States, or the conduct on ‘‘(I) occurred in a foreign jurisdiction and gress. the convicted person establishes that the for- In preparing this bill for introduction which the foreign conviction was based eign conviction resulted from a denial of fun- would be legal if committed in the today, Senator KLOBUCHAR and I met or damental fairness that would violate due spoke with law enforcement groups, fi- United States. process if committed in the United States or I expect that these circumstances from conduct that would be legal if com- nancial institutions, communications will be fairly rare, but the bill does mitted in the United States; or companies, and child advocates. Many take them into account and will pro- ‘‘(II) has’’. of them are stepping up their own vol- vide a complete defense to anyone with (c) PENALTIES.—Section 924(e)(2)(A)(ii) of untary efforts through coalitions such title 18, United States Code, is amended— an invalid foreign conviction. In any as the Financial Coalition Against (1) by striking ‘‘an offense under State Child Pornography and the Family On- event, it is clear that we should not law’’ and inserting ‘‘an offense under State keep in place a dangerous policy which line Safety Institute. I have worked or foreign law’’; and with many of these organizations and essentially treats every foreign convic- (2) by inserting before the semicolon the tion as invalid. following: ‘‘, except that a foreign conviction companies for years and look forward Particularly in these times, America shall not constitute a conviction of such a to doing so again on this important cannot continue to give foreign-con- crime if the convicted person establishes legislation. victed murderers, rapists and even ter- that the foreign conviction resulted from a This is a strong bill, a balanced bill, rorists the right to buy firearms in the denial of fundamental fairness that would which will provide effective tools for violate due process if committed in the addressing these threats to our chil- United States. United States or from conduct that would be dren. I know that many divisions exist With each passing day, we run a risk legal if committed in the United States’’. that foreign felons are exploiting this today, in the country and in the Con- gress, on many issues. But I trust that loophole in our law. This is unaccept- By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Ms. those divisions will disappear when it able. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. RUBIO): Criminals convicted in foreign courts S. 1308. A bill to amend title 18, comes to protecting children from sex- should not be able to have guns when United States Code, with respect to ual exploitation. That must be an on- U.S. law forbids those convicted of the child pornography and child exploi- going commitment and I hope that all of my colleagues, on both sides of the same crimes on U.S. soil from pos- tation offenses; to the Committee on aisle and across the political spectrum, sessing guns. We should not wait for the Judiciary. will join me and Senator KLOBUCHAR in lives to be lost before we act to close Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, today I supporting this legislation and helping this loophole. am introducing legislation to help pro- I urge my colleagues to support this tect children from Internet predators us get it enacted into law. legislation. and pornographers. I am joined by the By Mr. DURBIN: Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- distinguished senior Senator from Min- S. 1310. A bill to improve the safety sent that the text of the bill be printed nesota, Senator KLOBUCHAR, with of dietary supplements by amending in the RECORD. whom I serve on the Judiciary Com- the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic There being no objection, the text of mittee and who is herself a former Act to require manufacturers of die- the bill was ordered to be printed in prosecutor. The same bill has been in- tary supplements to register dietary the RECORD, as follows: troduced in the House by Judiciary supplement products with the Food and S. 1305 Committee Chairman Rep. LAMAR Drug Administration and to amend la- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- SMITH and Rep. DEBBIE WASSERMAN beling requirements with respect to di- resentatives of the United States of America in SCHULTZ. etary supplements; to the Committee Congress assembled, Technology can do so much for us on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. today, but it also has a dark side. Stu- sions. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘No Firearms dents and Senators can use it, but so Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask for Foreign Felons Act of 2011’’. can predators and pornographers. unanimous consent that the text of the SEC. 2. NO FIREARMS FOR FOREIGN FELONS. Sadly, in some ways children are more bill be printed in the RECORD. (a) DEFINITIONS.— at risk than ever and we must do what- There being no objection, the text of (1) COURTS.—Section 921(a) of title 18, the bill was ordered to be printed in United States Code, is amended by adding at ever we can to protect them. This the end the following: means equipping law enforcement with the RECORD, as follows: ‘‘(36) The term ‘any court’ includes any the tools they need to combat the sex- S. 1310 Federal, State, or foreign court.’’. ual exploitation of children wherever it Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (2) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN FELONIES.—Sec- occurs. resentatives of the United States of America in tion 921(a)(20) of title 18, United States Code, This bill does several things. First, it Congress assembled, is amended— makes it a crime to financially facili- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘any tate access to child pornography. Sec- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Dietary Sup- plement Labeling Act of 2011’’. Federal or State offenses’’ and inserting ond, this bill requires companies such ‘‘any Federal, State, or foreign offenses’’; SEC. 2. REGULATION OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS. (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘any as Internet service providers to retain (a) REGISTRATION.— State offense classified by the laws of the information such as subscriber net- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 415(a) of the Fed- State’’ and inserting ‘‘any State or foreign work addresses for at least 18 months. eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. offense classified by the laws of that juris- Third, it expands existing authority to 350d(a)) is amended by adding at the end the diction’’; and issue administrative subpoenas while following: (C) in the matter following subparagraph investigating federal offenses involving ‘‘(6) REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO DIE- (B), in the first sentence, by inserting before the sexual exploitation or abuse of TARY SUPPLEMENTS.— the period the following: ‘‘, except that a for- children. Fourth, it provides for pro- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A facility engaged in eign conviction shall not constitute a con- manufacturing dietary supplements that is viction of such a crime if the convicted per- tecting from intimidation or harass- required to register under this section shall son establishes that the foreign conviction ment child witnesses and victims in comply with the requirements of this para- resulted from a denial of fundamental fair- criminal investigations and prosecu- graph, in addition to the other requirements ness that would violate due process if com- tions. Finally, it provides for enhanc- of this section.

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A bill to strengthen and im- described in subparagraph (A) shall submit a gredients and proprietary blends of ingredi- prove monitoring in the fisheries registration under paragraph (1) that in- ents, including those on the list compiled by across the United States and for other the Secretary under subsection (a), and sci- cludes, in addition to the information re- purposes; to the Committee on Com- quired under paragraph (2)— entific literature on dietary supplement in- ‘‘(i) a description of each dietary supple- gredients and, not later than 18 months after merce, Science, and Transportation. ment product manufactured by such facility; the date of enactment of the Dietary Supple- Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts. Mr. ‘‘(ii) a list of all ingredients in each such ment Labeling Act of 2011, submit to the President, I rise to speak about over- dietary supplement product; and Secretary a report evaluating the safety of regulation—something that is really ‘‘(iii) a copy of the label and labeling for dietary supplement ingredients and propri- putting a wet blanket on many busi- each such product. etary blends of ingredients the Institute of nesses throughout our country, and es- ‘‘(C) REGISTRATION WITH RESPECT TO NEW, Medicine determines could cause potentially serious adverse events, drug interactions, pecially in Massachusetts. That is why REFORMULATED, AND DISCONTINUED DIETARY I am introducing a bill to reform the SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS.— contraindications, or potential risks to sub- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than the date groups such as children and pregnant or described in clause (ii), if a facility described breastfeeding women. ministration’s—or NOAA’s—asset for- ‘‘(c) ESTABLISHMENT OF REQUIREMENTS.— in subparagraph (A)— feiture fund. Not later than 2 years after the date on ‘‘(I) manufactures a dietary supplement The fund, as you may know, is au- which the Institute of Medicine issues the re- product that the facility previously did not thorized by the Magnuson-Stevens port under subsection (b), the Secretary, manufacture and for which the facility did after providing for public notice and com- Fishery and Conservation Act and al- not submit the information required under ment and taking into consideration such re- lows NOAA to retain fines and pen- clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (B); port, shall— alties collected as a result of enforce- ‘‘(II) reformulates a dietary supplement ‘‘(1) establish mandatory warning label re- ment actions for legitimate enforce- product for which the facility previously quirements for dietary supplement ingredi- ment purposes. submitted the information required under ents that the Secretary determines to cause clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (B); As the Department of Commerce in- potentially serious adverse events, drug spector general’s excellent work re- or interactions, contraindications, or potential ‘‘(III) no longer manufactures a dietary risks to subgroups; and vealed, NOAA has mismanaged that supplement for which the facility previously ‘‘(2) identify proprietary blends of ingredi- fund for many years, wasting taxpayer submitted the information required under ents for which, because of potentially serious funds on exorbitant foreign travel and clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (B), adverse events, drug interactions, contra- unauthorized purchases of vehicles. As such facility shall submit to the Secretary indications, or potential risks to subgroups a matter of fact, they purchase more an updated registration describing the such as children and pregnant or vehicles than they actually have em- change described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) breastfeeding women, the weight per serving ployees. So that speaks for itself. They and, in the case of a facility described in sub- of the ingredient in the proprietary blend clause (I) or (II), containing the information shall be provided on the label. also purchased a $300,000 luxury boat required under clauses (i) through (iii) of ‘‘(d) UPDATES.—As appropriate, the Sec- with the funds collected in that for- subparagraph (B). retary, after providing for public notice and feiture fund. ‘‘(ii) DATE DESCRIBED.—The date described comment, shall update— The reason I am standing on the floor in this clause is— ‘‘(1) the list compiled under subsection (a); of the Senate today is because the way ‘‘(I) in the case of a facility described in ‘‘(2) the mandatory warning label require- the fund has been implemented has ac- subclause (I) of clause (i), 30 days after the ments established under paragraph (1) of sub- tually corrupted the relationship be- date on which such facility first markets the section (c); and dietary supplement product described in ‘‘(3) the requirements under paragraph (2) tween the fishermen and the regu- such subclause; of subsection (c).’’. lators. Fishermen have complained for ‘‘(II) in the case of a facility described in (2) ENFORCEMENT.—Section 403 of the Fed- years about the arbitrary fines, over- subclause (II) of clause (i), 30 days after the eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. zealous enforcement, and violations of date on which such facility first markets the 343) is amended— their due process rights when it comes reformulated dietary supplement product de- (A) in subsection (q)(5)(F)(ii), by inserting to dealing with NOAA. After decades of scribed in such subclause; or ‘‘, and for each proprietary blend identified such complaints, mostly in the North- by the Secretary under section 411A(c)(1)(B), ‘‘(III) in the case of a facility described in east, the Department of Commerce ap- subclause (III) of clause (i), 30 days after the the weight of such proprietary blend,’’ after date on which such facility removes the die- ‘‘ingredients)’’; and pointed a distinguished retired judge to tary supplement product described in such (B) in subsection (s)(2)— serve as a special master and inves- subclause from the market.’’. (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(II), by inserting tigate enforcement actions and abuses (2) ENFORCEMENT.—Section 403 of the Fed- ‘‘, and for each proprietary blend identified by NOAA. eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. by the Secretary under section 411A(c)(1)(B), In one case, a New Bedford, MA, fish- 343) is amended by adding at the end the fol- the weight of each such proprietary blend erman lost his livelihood and a farm lowing: per serving’’ before the semicolon at the end; that had been in the family since the ‘‘(z) If it is a dietary supplement for which (ii) in subparagraph (D)(iii), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end; 1640s. He was forced to sell due to puni- a facility is required to submit the registra- tive NOAA penalties. Incredibly, the tion information required under section (iii) in subparagraph (E)(ii)(II), by striking 415(a)(6) and such facility has not complied the period at the end and inserting a semi- Commerce Department’s own special with the requirements of such section colon; and master concluded that the perverse in- 415(a)(6) with respect to such dietary supple- (iv) by adding at the end the following: centive to fill the asset forfeiture fund ment.’’. ‘‘(F) the label or labeling does not include with funds was a motivating factor in (b) LABELING.— information with respect to potentially seri- how NOAA handled that case. Larry ous adverse events, drug interactions, con- (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF LABELING REQUIRE- Yacubian got not only a check but an MENTS.—Chapter IV of the Federal Food, traindications, or potential risks to sub- groups such as children and pregnant or apology from Washington because of Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) those abuses, but he will never get his is amended by inserting after section 411 the breastfeeding women, as required under sec- following: tion 411A(c); or home back. ‘‘(G) the label does not include the batch That is why in my role as ranking ‘‘SEC. 411A. DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS. number.’’. member of the Federal Financial Man- ‘‘(a) DIETARY SUPPLEMENT INGREDIENTS.— (c) CONVENTIONAL FOODS.—The Secretary agement Subcommittee, I, along with Not later than 1 year after the date of enact- of Health and Human Services, not later my dear friend, Senator TOM CARPER of ment of the Dietary Supplement Labeling than 1 year after the date of enactment of Act of 2011, the Secretary shall compile a list this Act and after providing for public notice Delaware, held a field hearing in Bos- of dietary supplement ingredients and pro- and comment, shall establish a definition for ton on June 20 to identify a lot of these prietary blends of ingredients that the Sec- the term ‘‘conventional food’’ for purposes of longstanding problems and identify the retary determines could cause potentially the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act problems with the asset forfeiture fund serious adverse events, drug interactions, (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Such definition shall itself. contraindications, or potential risks to sub- take into account conventional foods mar- Unfortunately, the hearing revealed groups such as children and pregnant or keted as dietary supplements, including breastfeeding women. products marketed as dietary supplements that while NOAA has instituted some ‘‘(b) IOM STUDY.—The Secretary shall seek that simulate conventional foods. reforms to its management of the asset to enter into a contract with the Institute of forfeiture fund, including auditing the Medicine under which the Institute of Medi- By Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts: funds for the first time in nearly four

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If we are to begin the search for fund have bred mistrust among fisher- ciently cooled, the fuel can be moved a permanent repository anew, as it ap- men and Federal officials, and it can to dry cask storage nearby the plant in pears the Administration would like us only be broken by removing the fund what are called independent spent fuel to do, it seems increasingly likely the from NOAA. storage installations. Government’s liability costs will great- It is for these reasons that today I Although there are 104 nuclear reac- ly exceed the earlier $50 billion esti- am introducing the Asset Forfeiture tors producing power across the United mate. At a time when we are already Responsibility Act of 2011, which will States, not all have been in operation racking up trillions of dollars in debt hopefully end this sad chapter in Fed- long enough to fill their spent fuel for future generations, the administra- eral financial management by this pools and require dry cask storage. So tion has freely chosen to incur addi- agency by replacing the existing funds at present, the are 63 independent tional future taxpayer liability in with a new fisheries investment fund. spent fuel storage installations at 56 terms of tens of billions of dollars by Funds will be kept—like most every sites in 33 States. Of those, 7 sites are withdrawing the Yucca Mountain re- other fund—at the Treasury Depart- from decommissioned plants. Two de- pository license application. ment for the benefit of regional coun- commissioned plant sites still have cils and NOAA, and the fund will be au- fuel in their spent fuel pool. That Fortunately for the administration, I dited for the next 3 years to make sure means there are 9 sites, from 10 decom- have a solution. The Nuclear Fuel they are getting their act together. missioned reactors, with 2,800 metric Storage Improvement Act of 2011 that I The fishing investment fund will di- tons of used fuel that is being stored am introducing seeks to establish up to rect monies from those fishermen who and guarded, whether in dry cask or two interim used nuclear fuel storage break the rules toward assisting fisher- fuel pools, but no operating power facilities to centralize the used fuel men with the ever-growing costs of reg- plant nearby. These are orphan sites, spread across this nation, end the law- ulatory compliance and to reimburse and but for the remaining spent fuel suits against the Federal Government, the legal fees incurred by fishermen the land could be used for other pur- and help the domestic nuclear indus- whose fines were remitted by the rec- poses. try, and the communities that host nu- ommendation of the Special Master. Under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act clear power plants, partially resolve Currently, appropriated funds assist of 1982, the Federal Government is con- the long-standing problem of what to fishermen with the costs of compli- tractually obligated to take title to do with the used nuclear fuel stored on- ance, but in these difficult fiscal times spent nuclear fuel from commercial nu- site. this funding is actually at risk. This clear power plants starting in 1998. Our The bill would provide financial in- legislation would provide a more reli- Government has not fulfilled that re- centives to a local unit of government, able source of funds to offset the in- quirement and as a result we face con- as well as the state in which that unit creasing cost of compliance, while al- tinuous lawsuits from the utilities op- of government is located, to serve as a lowing the fishing councils the flexi- erating those commercial power plants host of an interim used nuclear fuel bility to address other priorities, such to cover the costs of storing the spent storage facility. The facility itself as preparing fishing impact statements fuel on-site. would be privately owned and operated, and addressing other priorities to re- According to the Department of Jus- and licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory build or maintain the fishery and the tice, as of June 24, 2011, $1.12 billion has Commission, but the host entity would fishing stocks. been paid out in settlement of these be entitled to financial payments from As I have always said, since I was lawsuits, with an additional $220 mil- the Federal Government for its willing- elected and got involved in this issue, lion paid in judgments. Another $157 ness to locate the storage facility with- all the fishermen want is to have a million is authorized, but has not yet in its jurisdiction. Up to two locations level playing field and an assurance been paid in settlement. And $937 mil- would be eligible for the financial that those who break the rules will be lion in outstanding judgments remains agreement, funds for which would come caught and they will be fined appro- on appeal or remand. So, the total au- from the Nuclear Waste Fund set up by priately. That is why I have main- thorized payment level, so far, is the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. roughly $1.5 billion, with close to an- tained funding for NOAA’s legitimate Importantly for the Federal Govern- other $1 billion dollars in payment law enforcement responsibilities. ment, under the legislation the Sec- going through the legal process. These However, in the end, we should be fo- retary of Energy can contract with the are not lawsuits that go away once cused, quite frankly, in this Chamber private entity operating an interim they are settled. Every year that the on bettering the economic security and storage facility to store used fuel from Government is in breach of its contrac- ability of the American people to make civilian nuclear power plants. Priority tual obligation, the same company can an honest living. This bill will bring of acceptance is given to the used fuel bring a similar lawsuit as had been pre- back jobs to the hard-working men and being stored at plants that have been viously settled. As more nuclear power women of the American fishing indus- permanently shut down and decommis- plants fill up their spent fuel pools and try while restoring their trust in gov- sioned—the orphan sites. The Sec- turn to dry cask storage, more lawsuits ernment. It is the right thing to do. retary is then authorized to enter into for breach of contract will be filed. The an agreement with those which it has By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself Department of Energy estimates that contractual obligations to under the and Ms. LANDRIEU): even if the Government starts to ac- Nuclear Waste Policy Act, to settle all S. 1320. A bill to require the Sec- cept the spent fuel by 2021, the total claims and liabilities for the Govern- retary of Energy to offer to enter into cost of the lawsuits will be $13.1 billion. temporary used fuel storage facility While the Government anticipates a ment’s failure to take title of the used agreements; to the Committee on Envi- liability of $13.1 billion, utilities esti- nuclear fuel, thus saving the Govern- ronment and Public Works. mate the final tally could exceed $50 ment, and future taxpayers, billions of Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I billion. But both the DOE and private dollars. rise to introduce legislation to help ad- sector estimates were developed before I want to be clear. In no way shape or dress one of the glaring issues our do- the Administration took steps to with- form does this legislation diminish or mestic nuclear industry faces—what to draw the Yucca Mountain application. replace the need for a permanent repos- do with the used nuclear fuel being More recent estimates suggest a cost of itory. I have been, and continue to be, stored at over 100 sites across the coun- $100 billion. supportive of using Yucca Mountain for try. I am pleased to be joined by Sen- I take special note of what our future that purpose. Until such a repository ator MARY LANDRIEU in introducing liability could be. The Department of can be opened, however, we have a re- this bill. Energy expects the Federal Govern- sponsibility to put a plan into action

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 30, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4297 that will consolidate the used fuel sit- (e) AGREEMENT.— located within the jurisdiction of a unit of ting at all of these sites across the na- (1) IN GENERAL.—On the docketing of an ap- local government to which payments are tion, as well as settle the Federal Gov- plication for a license for a temporary used made pursuant to section 3(e). (b) SETTLEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF USED ernment’s liability for its failure to fuel storage facility, in accordance with part 72 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, at FUEL.— take title to that spent fuel, costing a site within the jurisdiction of a unit of (1) IN GENERAL.—At the request of a party the American taxpayer millions of dol- local government by the Commission, the to a contract under section 302(a) of the Nu- lars each year. I believe this legislation Secretary shall offer to enter into a tem- clear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. moves us in that direction. porary used fuel storage facility economic 10222(a)), the Secretary may enter into an Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- impact agreement with the unit of local gov- agreement for the settlement of all claims sent that the text of the bill be printed ernment. against the Secretary under a contract for (2) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—An agreement in the RECORD. failure to dispose of high-level radioactive between the Secretary and a unit of local There being no objection, the text of waste or used nuclear fuel not later than government under this subsection shall con- January 31, 1998. the bill was ordered to be printed in tain such terms and conditions (including (2) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—A settlement the RECORD, as follows: such financial and institutional arrange- agreement described in paragraph (1)— S. 1320 ments) as the Secretary and the unit of local (A) shall contain such terms and condi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- government determine to be reasonable and tions (including such financial and institu- resentatives of the United States of America in appropriate. tional arrangements) as the Secretary and Congress assembled, (3) AMENDMENT.—An agreement may be— the party to the contract determine to be (A) amended only with the mutual consent SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. reasonable and appropriate; and of the parties to the agreement; and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Nuclear (B) may include the acceptance of used fuel (B) terminated only in accordance with Fuel Storage Improvement Act of 2011’’. from the party to the contract for storage at paragraph (4). SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. a facility with respect to which the Sec- (4) TERMINATION.—The Secretary shall ter- In this Act: retary has a long-term contract under sub- minate an agreement if the Secretary deter- section (a). (1) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ mines that any major element of the tem- (c) PRIORITY FOR ACCEPTANCE FOR CLOSED means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. porary used fuel storage facility required FACILITIES.— (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ under the agreement will not be completed. (1) IN GENERAL.—If a request for fuel ac- means the Secretary of Energy. (5) NUMBER OF AGREEMENTS.—Not more ceptance is made under this section by a fa- SEC. 3. INCENTIVES FOR SITING OF TEMPORARY than 2 agreements may be in effect at any cility that has produced used nuclear fuel USED FUEL STORAGE FACILITIES. time. and that is shut down permanently and the (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (6) PAYMENT SCHEDULE.— facility has been decommissioned, the Sec- (1) AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘agreement’’ (A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary enters retary shall provide priority for the accept- means a temporary used fuel storage facility into an agreement under this subsection, the ance of the fuel produced by the facility. agreement entered into under subsection (e). Secretary shall make to the unit of local (2) SCHEDULE.—Spent nuclear fuel and (2) FIRST USED FUEL RECEIPT.—The term government and the State in which the unit high-level radioactive waste generated by a ‘‘first used fuel receipt’’ means the receipt of of local government is located— facility in existence as of the date of enact- used fuel by a temporary used fuel storage (i) payments of— ment of this Act shall be offered a schedule facility at a site within the jurisdiction of a (I) on the date of entering into the agree- in accordance with the priority established unit of local government that is a party to ment under this subsection, $6,000,000; pursuant to Article IV.b.5 of the contract en- an agreement. (II) during the period beginning on the date titled ‘‘Contract for Disposal of Spent Nu- (3) NUCLEAR WASTE FUND.—The term ‘‘Nu- of entering into an agreement and ending on clear Fuel and/or High-Level Radioactive clear Waste Fund’’ means the Nuclear Waste the date of first used fuel receipt or denial of Waste’’, as specified in section 961.11 of title Fund established under section 302 of the Nu- the license application for a temporary used 10, Code of Federal Regulations. clear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. fuel storage facility by the Commission, (d) TRANSPORTATION OF USED FUEL.— 10222). whichever is later, $10,000,000 for each year; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro- NIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.—The term (4) U and vide for the transportation of used fuel ac- ‘‘unit of local government’’ means any bor- (III) during the period beginning on the cepted by the Secretary under this section. ough, city, county, parish, town, township, date of first used fuel receipt and ending on (2) SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS.— village, or other general purpose political the date of closure of the facility, a total of (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro- subdivision of a State, or association of 2 or the higher of— cure all systems and components necessary more political subdivisions of a State. (aa) $15,000,000 for each year; or to transport used fuel from facilities des- SED FUEL.—The term ‘‘used fuel’’ (5) U (bb) $15,000 per metric ton of used fuel re- ignated by contract holders to 1 or more means nuclear fuel that has been withdrawn ceived at the facility for each year, up to a storage facilities under this section. from a nuclear reactor following irradiation, maximum of $25,000,000 for each year; and (B) CASKS.—The Secretary shall— the constituent elements of which have not (ii) a payment of $20,000,000 on closure of (i) use transportation and storage casks been separated by reprocessing. the facility. that are approved by the Commission in use (b) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary shall (B) TIMING OF ANNUAL PAYMENTS.—The Sec- at facilities designated by contract holders; offer to enter into temporary used fuel stor- retary shall make annual payments under and age facility agreements in accordance with subparagraph (A)(i)— (ii) compensate the owner and operator of this section. (i) in the case of annual payments de- each facility for the use of the casks. (c) NOTICE FROM UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERN- scribed in subparagraph (A)(i)(II), on the an- MENT TO SECRETARY.—Not later than Janu- niversary of the date of the docketing of the By Mr. REID: ary 1, 2013, representatives of a unit of local license application by the Commission; and S. 1323. A bill to express the sense of government, with the written approval of (ii) in the case of annual payments de- the Governor of the State in which the juris- the Senate on shared sacrifice in re- scribed in subparagraph (A)(i)(III), on the solving the budget deficit; placed on diction of the local government is located, date of the first used fuel receipt and there- may submit to the Secretary written notice after on the anniversary date of the first the calendar. that the unit of local government is willing used fuel receipt, in lieu of annual payments Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- to have a privately owned and operated tem- described in subparagraph (A)(i)(II). imous consent that the text of the bill porary used fuel storage facility located at (C) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—Subject to be printed in the RECORD. an identified site within the jurisdiction of subparagraph (A)(ii), the authority to make There being no objection, the text of the unit of local government. payments under this paragraph terminates the bill was ordered to be printed in (d) PRELIMINARY COMPENSATION.— on the date of closure of the facility. the RECORD, as follows: (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall make (f) FUNDING.—Funding for compensation S. 1323 payments of $1,000,000 each year to not more and payments provided for, and made under, than 3 units of local government that have this section shall be made available from Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- submitted notices under subsection (c). amounts available in the Nuclear Waste resentatives of the United States of America in (2) MULTIPLE NOTICES.—If more than 3 no- Fund. Congress assembled, tices are received under subsection (c), the SEC. 4. ACCEPTANCE, STORAGE, AND SETTLE- SECTION 1. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON SHARED Secretary shall make payments to the first 3 MENT OF CLAIMS. SACRIFICE. units of local government, based on the order (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall offer (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- in which the notices are received. to enter into a long-term contract for the lowing findings: (3) TIMING.—The payments shall be made storage of used fuel from civilian nuclear (1) The Wall Street Journal reports that annually for a 3-year period, on the anniver- power plants with a private entity that owns median pay for chief financial officers of sary date of the filing of the notice under or operates an independent used fuel storage S&P 500 companies increased 19 percent to subsection (c). facility licensed by the Commission that is $2,900,000 last year.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4298 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 30, 2011 (2) Over the past 10 years, the median fam- cluding scientists, practicing professionals, College World Series, became the first team ily income has declined by more than $2,500. and students; to go 10–0 in the National Collegiate Athletic (3) Twenty percent of all income earned in Whereas soil is a dynamic system that per- Association tournament; the United States is earned by the top 1 per- forms many functions and services vital to Whereas head coach Ray Tanner won his cent of individuals. human activities and ecosystems; second national title as Head Coach in his (4) Over the past quarter century, four- Whereas soil, plant, animal, and human 15th season at the University of South Caro- fifths of the income gains accrued to the top health are intricately linked, and the sus- lina; 1 percent of individuals. tainable use of soil affects climate, water, Whereas second baseman Scott Wingo was (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense and air quality, human health, biodiversity, named Most Outstanding Player of the 2011 of the Senate that any agreement to reduce food safety and security, and bioenergy; College World Series; the budget deficit should require that those Whereas soil faces increasing human- Whereas first baseman Christian Walker, earning $1,000,000 or more per year make a linked threats from contamination, un- catcher Robert Berry, second baseman Scott more meaningful contribution to the deficit planned urban development, desertification, Wingo, shortstop Peter Mooney, pitchers Mi- reduction effort. salinization, mismanagement, and erosion; chael Roth and Matt Price, and designated Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- f hitter Brady Thomas were named to the 2011 ica provides the knowledge and tools to en- College World Series All-Tournament Team; SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS sure sustainable use of soils in support of so- Whereas the State of South Carolina was cietal needs, including food and energy secu- proud to send the University of South Caro- rity and ecosystem services; lina baseball team to the College World Se- SENATE RESOLUTION 223—DESIG- Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- ries for the second consecutive season; and NATING JULY 1, 2011, AS ‘‘NA- ica promotes the awareness and education of Whereas the University of South Carolina soils to elementary and secondary students, TIONAL CARETAKERS DAY’’ baseball team is the 2011 National Collegiate undergraduate and graduate students, prac- Athletic Association Division I Baseball Ms. LANDRIEU submitted the fol- ticing professionals, and the public; and Champion: Now, therefore, be it lowing resolution; which was referred Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- Resolved, That the Senate— to the Committee on the Judiciary: ica promotes effective research, dissemi- (1) commends the University of South nating scientific information, facilitating S. RES. 223 Carolina Gamecocks for winning the 2011 Na- technology transfer, fostering high standards tional Collegiate Athletic Association Col- Whereas caretakers provide necessary sup- of education, maintaining high standards of lege World Series; port to a variety of individuals, including ethics, promoting advancements in the soils (2) recognizes the achievement and dedica- children, the elderly, and the mentally or profession, and cooperating with other orga- tion of all players, coaches, and support staff physically disabled; nizations with similar objectives: Now, who battled and made winning 2 consecutive Whereas an estimated 80 percent of care- therefore, be it national championships possible; takers who work with adults provide assist- Resolved, That the Senate— (3) congratulates the people of South Caro- ance to those adults every day of the week; (1) congratulates the Soil Science Society lina, the University of South Carolina, and Whereas childcare providers offer a safe en- of America on its 75th anniversary; Carolina Gamecocks fans everywhere; and vironment for the development of children (2) commends the Soil Science Society of (4) requests that the Secretary of the Sen- that might not otherwise be available; America for its dedicated service to advance ate submit an enrolled copy of this resolu- Whereas individuals who received depend- the science and management of soil; and tion to— able childcare as children are more likely to (3) supports the promise of the Soil Science (A) Dr. Harris Pastides, President of the have greater success in school, lower rates of Society of America to continue to enrich the University of South Carolina; juvenile crime, and a reduced risk of teen lives of all people of the United States by im- (B) Eric Hyman, Director of Athletics at pregnancy; and proving stewardship of the environment, the University of South Carolina; and Whereas childcare providers enable the combating world hunger, and enhancing the (C) Ray Tanner, Head Coach of the Univer- physical, emotional, intellectual, and spir- quality of life for the future. sity of South Carolina baseball team. itual growth of children: Now, therefore, be f it f Resolved, That the Senate— SENATE RESOLUTION 225— (1) designates July 1, 2011, as ‘‘National CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- NOTICES OF HEARINGS SITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BASE- Caretakers Day’’; and COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL (2) recognizes the contributions of care- BALL TEAM FOR ITS GRITTY RESOURCES takers to their communities in the United AND RECORD-BREAKING PUR- States. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I SUIT OF BACK-TO-BACK NA- would like to announce for the infor- f TIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC mation of the Senate and the public ASSOCIATION DIVISION I BASE- SENATE RESOLUTION 224—CON- that a hearing has been scheduled be- BALL NATIONAL CHAMPION- GRATULATING THE SOIL fore the Senate Committee on Energy SHIPS SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA and Natural Resources. The hearing ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and Mr. will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, DEMINT) submitted the following reso- Mr. MORAN (for himself and Ms. at 10 a.m., in room SD–366 of the Dirk- lution; which was considered and sen Senate Office Building in Wash- STABENOW) submitted the following agreed to: resolution; which was considered and ington, DC. S. RES. 225 agreed to: The purpose of the hearing is to re- Whereas, on June 28, 2011, the University of ceive testimony on S. 1160, the Depart- S. RES. 224 South Carolina Gamecocks won the 2011 Na- ment of Energy Administrative Im- Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- tional Collegiate Athletic Association Col- provement Act of 2011; S. 1108, the 10 ica was founded on November 18, 1936; lege World Series with a 5–2 victory over the Whereas Richard Bradfield served as the University of Florida Gators at TD Million Solar Roofs Act of 2011; and S. first President of the Soil Science Society of Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska; 1142, the Geothermal Exploration and America; Whereas the University of South Carolina Technology Act of 2011. Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- baseball team has secured the University’s Because of the limited time available ica was established during the dust bowl era, second national championship in men’s ath- for the hearing, witnesses may testify a time of extreme soil degradation; letics since the founding of the University in by invitation only. However, those Whereas since the dust bowl era, the Soil 1801; wishing to submit written testimony Science Society of America has continued to Whereas the University of South Carolina for the hearing record should send it to provide an understanding of the sustainable baseball team became just the sixth team in use of soil and the role soil plays in society; college baseball history to win back-to-back the Committee on Energy and Natural Whereas soil is an essential natural re- national championships; Resources, United States Senate, source, and soil professionals serve a critical Whereas the University of South Carolina Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by e-mail role in managing that resource; baseball team won a record 11 consecutive to [email protected]. Whereas the core purpose of the Soil games at the College World Series; For further information, please con- Science Society of America is to advance Whereas the University of South Carolina tact Jonathan Epstein or Abby Camp- soils as fundamental to life; baseball team won a record 16 consecutive bell. Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- games at the National Collegiate Athletic ica is 1 of the premier scientific societies and Association baseball tournament; COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS is comprised of more than 6,000 members in Whereas the University of South Carolina Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I would the United States and internationally, in- baseball team, in its 10th appearance at the like to announce that the Committee

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 30, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4299 on Indian Affairs will meet on Thurs- SUBCOMMITTEE ON CLEAN AIR AND NUCLEAR the nominations, any statements re- day, July 14, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room SAFETY lated to the nominations be printed in 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I the RECORD, and the President be im- ing to conduct an oversight hearing en- ask unanimous consent that the Sub- mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- titled ‘‘Native Women: Protecting, committee on Clean Air and Nuclear tion. Shielding, and Safeguarding Our Sis- Safety of the committee on Environ- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ters, Mothers, and Daughters.’’ ment and Public Works be authorized objection, it is so ordered. Those wishing additional information to meet during the session of the Sen- The nominations considered and con- may contact the Indian Affairs Com- ate on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Dirk- firmed en bloc are as follows: mittee. sen 406 to conduct a hearing entitled, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY f ‘‘Oversight: Review of EPA Regula- Jenni Rane LeCompte, of the District of tions Replacing the Clean Air Inter- Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO state rule (CAIR) and the Clean Air the Treasury. MEET David S. Cohen, of Maryland, to be Under Mercury Rule (CAMR).’’ Secretary for Terrorism and Financial COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Crimes. AFFAIRS objection, it is so ordered. Timothy G. Massad, of Connecticut, to be Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I SUBCOMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. ask unanimous consent that the Com- INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC mittee on Banking, Housing, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I ADMINISTRATION Urban Affairs, be authorized to meet ask unanimous consent that the Com- Subject to qualifications provided by law, the following named officer for temporary during the session of the Senate on mittee on Banking, Housing, and June 30, 2011, at 2 p.m. to conduct a appointment to the grade indicated in the Urban Affairs, Subcommittee on Secu- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- hearing entitled ‘‘FDIC: Deposit Insur- rity and International Trade and Fi- tration. ance, Consumer Protection, and Finan- nance be authorized to meet during the To be rear admiral (lower half) cial Stability.’’ session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, Michael S. Devany The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at 10 a.m. to conduct hearing entitled objection, it is so ordered. IN THE COAST GUARD ‘‘Stakeholder Perspectives on Reau- The following named officers for appoint- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS thorization of the Export-Import Bank ment in the United States Coast Guard to Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I of the United States.’’ the grade indicated under Title 14, U.S.C., ask unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Section 271: mittee on Indian Affairs be authorized objection, it is so ordered. To be rear admiral upper half to meet during the session of the Sen- SUBCOMMITTEE ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE, Rear Adm. (lh) Vincent B. Atkins ate on June 30, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in PEACE CORPS, AND GLOBAL NARCOTICS AFFAIRS Rear Adm. (lh) Robert E. Day, Jr. room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I Rear Adm. (lh) John H. Korn Building to conduct a hearing on S. ask unanimous consent that the Com- Rear Adm. (lh) William D. Lee Rear Adm. (lh) Stephen E. Mehling 1262, the Native Culture, Language, and mittee on Foreign Relations be author- Access for Success in Schools Act—Na- Rear Adm. (lh) Charles D. Michel ized to meet during the session of the Rear Adm. (lh) Michael N. Parks tive CLASS. Senate on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m., to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Rear Adm. (lh) Sandra E. Stosz hold a Western Hemisphere, Peace objection, it is so ordered. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs sub- Felicia C. Adams, of Mississippi, to be AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE ON CONTRACTING committee hearing entitled, ‘‘The United States Attorney for the Northern Dis- OVERSIGHT State of Democracy in the Americas.’’ trict of Mississippi for the term of four Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without years. ask unanimous consent that the Ad objection, it is so ordered. Ronald W. Sharpe, of the Virgin Islands, to Hoc Subcommittee on Contracting be United States Attorney for the District of Oversight of the Committee on Home- f the Virgin Islands for the term of four years. land Security and Governmental Af- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR George Lamar Beck, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Middle Dis- fairs be authorized to meet during the Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask trict of Alabama for the term of four years. session of the senate on June 30, 2011, unanimous consent that floor privi- TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing enti- leges be extended to Britta Lakting Richard C. Howorth, of Mississippi, to be a tled, ‘‘Afghanistan Reconstruction and Lucy Kissel. Member of the Board of Directors of the Ten- Contracts: Lessons Learned and Ongo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nessee Valley Authority for a term expiring ing Problems.’’ objection, it is so ordered. May 18, 2015. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION f objection, it is so ordered. William Charles Ostendorff, of Virginia, to SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE EXECUTIVE SESSION be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Com- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I mission for the term of five years expiring ask unanimous consent that the Select June 30, 2016. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Wilma Antoinette Lewis, of the District of Committee on Intelligence be author- Columbia, to be Judge for the District Court ized to meet during the session of the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years. Senate on June 30, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. imous consent that the Senate proceed DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to executive session and consider the Thomas Gray Walker, of North Carolina, objection, it is so ordered. following nominations: 102, 120, 174, 175, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern SUBCOMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 186, 187, 188, District of North Carolina for the term of AND THE COURTS 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 195, 198, 199, 200, four years. Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, Charles F. Salina, of New York, to be United States Marshal for the Western Dis- ask unanimous consent that the Com- 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, trict of New York for the term of four years. mittee on the Judiciary, Sub- 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 227, 228, Robert William Mathieson, of Virginia, to committee on Administrative Over- 229, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, be United States Marshal for the Eastern sight and the Court, be authorized to 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, and nomi- District of Virginia for the term of four meet during the session of the Senate, nations placed on the Secretary’s desk years. in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Juan Mattos Jr., of New Jersey, to be on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room United States Marshal for the District of SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Foreign Service, and Navy; that the New Jersey for the term of four years. Building, to conduct a hearing entitled nominations be confirmed en bloc, the EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ‘‘Oversight of the Financial Fraud En- motion to reconsider be considered Major General Marilyn A. Quagliotti, forcement Task Force.’’ made and laid upon the table with no USAF (Ret.), of Virginia, to be Deputy Direc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without intervening action or debate; that no tor for Supply Reduction, Office of National objection, it is so ordered. further motions be in order to any of Drug Control Policy.

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE To be major general States Marine Corps while assigned to a posi- Alfred Cooper Lomax, of Missouri, to be Brig. Gen. Stephen L. Jones tion of importance and responsibility under United States Marshal for the Western Dis- Brig. Gen. Richard W. Thomas title 10, U.S.C., section 601: trict of Missouri for the term of four years. The following named officers for appoint- To be general David L. McNulty, of New York, to be ment in the Reserve of the Army to the Lt. Gen. John R. Allen United States Marshal for the Northern Dis- grades indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sec- IN THE NAVY trict of New York for the term of four years. tions 12203 and 12211: Ryan C. Crocker, of Washington, Personal The following named officer for appoint- To be major general Rank of Career Ambassador, to be Ambas- ment in the United States Navy Reserve to sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brigadier General Marcia M. Anderson the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., the United States of America to the Islamic Brigadier General William G. Beard section 12203: Republic of Afghanistan. Brigadier General Nickolas P. Tooliatos To be rear admiral Brigadier General Jimmie J. Wells. IN THE AIR FORCE Rear Adm. (lh) Mark J. Belton To be brigadier general The following named officer for appoint- The following named officers for appoint- ment in the United States Air Force to the Colonel Margarett E. Barnes ment in the United States Navy Reserve to grade indicated while assigned to a position Colonel Robert D. Carlson the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., of importance and responsibility under title Colonel Scottie D. Carpenter section 12203: 10, U.S.C., section 601: Colonel Allan W. Elliott Colonel Thomas P. Evans To be rear admiral To be lieutenant general Colonel Janice M. Haigler Rear Adm. (lh) George W. Ballance Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice Colonel Kurt A. Hardin Rear Adm. (lh) Robin R. Braun The following named officer for appoint- Colonel Kenneth D. Jones Rear Adm. (lh) Russell S. Penniman, IV ment in the United States Air Force to the Colonel Christopher R. Kemp Rear Adm. (lh) Gary W. Rosholt grade indicated while assigned to a position Colonel Michael A. Mann The following named officers for appoint- of importance and responsibility under title Colonel James H. Mason ment in the United States Navy Reserve to 10, U.S.C., section 601: Colonel Cynthia A. O’Connell the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., To be lieutenant general Colonel Alan L. Stolte section 12203: Colonel George R. Thompson Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Heithold To be rear admiral (lower half) Colonel Tracy A. Thompson The following named Air National Guard of Colonel Kevin R. Turner Capt. Althea H. Coetzee the United States officer for appointment in Colonel Bryan W. Wampler Capt. Valerie K. Huegel the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade in- The following named officer for appoint- The following named officers for appoint- dicated while assigned to a position of im- ment in the United States Army to the grade ment in the United States Navy Reserve to portance and responsibility under title 10, indicated while assigned to a position of im- the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., U.S.C., section 601: portance and responsibility under title 10, section 12203: To be lieutenant general U.S.C., section 601: To be rear admiral (lower half) Maj. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke To be lieutenant general Captain Sandra E. Adams The following named officer for appoint- Lt. Gen. Keith M. Huber Captain Mark L. Leavitt ment in the United States Air Force to the The following named officer for appoint- Captain Jon G. Matheson grade indicated while assigned to a position ment in the Reserve of the Army to the Captain Kerry M. Metz of importance and responsibility under title grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section Captain John F. Weigold 10, U.S.C., section 601: 12203: The following named officer for appoint- To be lieutenant general To be brigadier general ment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Lt. Gen. Paul J. Selva Col. A. C. Roper, Jr. To be rear admiral The following named officer for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Air Force to the ment in the United States Army to the grade Rear Adm. (lh) Thomas C. Traaen grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section indicated while assigned to a position of im- The following named officer for appoint- 624: portance and responsibility under title 10, ment in the United States Navy to the grade To be major general U.S.C., section 601: indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Brig. Gen. Terrence A. Feehan To be lieutenant general To be rear admiral IN THE ARMY Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti Rear Adm. (lh) William M. Roberts The following named officer for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Army to the grade ment in the United States Army to the grade ment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of im- indicated while assigned to a position of im- indicated while assigned to a position of im- portance and responsibility under title 10, portance and responsibility under title 10, portance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: U.S.C., section 601: U.S.C., section 601: To be general To be lieutenant general To be admiral Gen. James D. Thurman Lt. Gen. Daniel P. Bolger Vice Adm. William H. McRaven The following named officer for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Army to the grade ment in the United States Army to the grade ment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of im- indicated while assigned to a position of im- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: portance and responsibility under title 10, portance and responsibility under title 10, To be rear admiral (lower half) U.S.C., section 601: U.S.C., section 601: Capt. John G. King To be lieutenant general To be lieutenant general The following named officer for appoint- Lt. Gen. Kathleen M. Gainey Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell ment in the United States Navy to the grade The following Army National Guard of the The following Army National Guard of the indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: United States officer for appointment in the United States officer for appointment in the To be rear admiral Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and Rear Adm. (lh) William E. Leigher 12211: 12211: The following named officer for appoint- To be brigadier general To be major general ment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Col. John A. Hammond Brig. Gen. James K. Brown, Jr. To be rear admiral (lower half) The following named officer for appoint- The following Army National Guard of the ment in the Reserve of the Army to the United States officer for appointment in the Capt. Annie B. Andrews grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated The following named officer for appoint- 12203: under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and ment in the United States Navy to the grade To be major general 12211: indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Brig. Gen. James T. Walton To be major general To be rear admiral (lower half) The following named officers for appoint- Brig. Gen. Antonio J. Vicens-Gonzalez Capt. Robert V. Hoppa ment in the United States Army to the grade IN THE MARINE CORPS The following named officers for appoint- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 624 The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Navy to the grade and 3064: ment to the grade of general in the United indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

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Kilrain bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary June 9, 2011. Captain David M. Kriete of the United States of America to the Arab PN659 ARMY nominations (17) beginning Captain Joseph W. Kuzmick Republic of Egypt. ASMA S. BUKHARI, and ending D005266, which nominations were received by the Sen- Captain William C. McQuilkin INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED ate and appeared in the Congressional Captain Victorino G. Mercado STATES AND CANADA Captain DeWolfe H. Miller Record of June 9, 2011. Dereth Britt Glance, of New York, to be a PN660 ARMY nominations (18) beginning Captain Stuart B. Munsch Commissioner on the part of the United STEVEN A. BATY, and ending CHAD A. Captain Kenneth M. Perry States on the International Joint Commis- WEDDELL, which nominations were re- Captain Fernandez L. Ponds sion, United States and Canada. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Captain John C. Scorby, Jr. Richard M. Moy, of Montana, to be a Com- Congressional Record of June 9, 2011. Captain Dwight D. Shepherd missioner on the part of the United States PN691 ARMY nomination of Karyn L. Arm- Captain Michael E. Smith on the International Joint Commission, strong, which was received by the Senate Captain Richad P. Snyder United States and Canada. and appeared in the Congressional Record of Captain Scott A. Stearney UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL June 16, 2011. Captain Hugh D. Wetherald DEVELOPMENT PN692 ARMY nomination of Jodi L. Smith, DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ariel Pablos-Mendez, of New York, to be an which was received by the Senate and ap- Lewis Alan Lukens, of Virginia, a Career Assistant Administrator of the United peared in the Congressional Record of June Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class States Agency for International Develop- 16, 2011. of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- ment. PN693 ARMY nomination of Jayme M. Sut- dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United ton, which was received by the Senate and States of America to the Republic of Sen- NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S appeared in the Congressional Record of egal, and to serve concurrently and without DESK June 16, 2011. additional compensation as Ambassador Ex- IN THE AIR FORCE PN694 ARMY nominations (2) beginning traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PN593 AIR FORCE nominations (4) begin- ROBERT HWANG, and ending ANTHONY C. United States of America to the Republic of ning TODD A. EADS, and ending NICHOLE KIGHT, which nominations were received by Guinea-Bissau. L. INGALLS, which nominations were re- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Kenneth J. Fairfax, of Kentucky, a Career ceived by the Senate and appeared in the sional Record of June 16, 2011. Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Congressional Record of May 23, 2011. PN695 ARMY nominations (5) beginning of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- PN690 AIR FORCE nominations (2) begin- FARRUKH HAMID, and ending ERIC W. SI- traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the ning JEFFREY B. WARNER, and ending MONS, which nominations were received by United States of America to the Republic of GARY S. WOLLAM, which nominations were the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Kazakhstan. received by the Senate and appeared in the sional Record of June 16, 2011. D. Brent Hardt, of Florida, a Career Mem- Congressional Record of June 16, 2011. PN696 ARMY nominations (2) beginning ber of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of JENNIFER L. FELTWELL, and ending IN THE ARMY Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary JOSHUA P. STAUFFER, which nominations and Plenipotentiary of the United States of PN594 ARMY nomination of Shaun A. were received by the Senate and appeared in America to the Co-operative Republic of Price, which was received by the Senate and the Congressional Record of June 16, 2011. Guyana. appeared in the Congressional Record of May PN697 ARMY nominations (2) beginning Donld W. Koran, of California, a Career 23, 2011. ANDREW C. BROWN, and ending JOHN W. Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class PN595 ARMY nominations (2) beginning EANES, which nominations were received by of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- CHRISTOPHER R. BRADEN, and ending CM the Senate and appeared in the Congres- dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United DYER, which nominations were received by sional Record of June 16, 2011. States of America to the Republic of Rwan- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- PN698 ARMY nominations (4) beginning da. sional Record of May 23, 2011. COLLEEN M. MURPHY, and ending JAMES Geeta Pasi, of New York, a Career Member PN640 ARMY nomination of Matthew B. T. NORA, which nominations were received of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Coun- Phillips, which was received by the Senate by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- selor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and and appeared in the Congressional Record of sional Record of June 16, 2011. Plenipotentiary of the United States of June 7, 2011. PN699 ARMY nominations (4) beginning America to the Republic of Djibouti. PN641 ARMY nominations (2) beginning AMY A. BLANK, and ending PETER V. James Harold Thessin, of Virginia, a Ca- MICHAEL E. LOESCHER, and ending LES- HUYNH, which nominations were received reer Member of the Senior Executive Serv- LIE W. ROBERSON, which nominations were by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ice, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and received by the Senate and appeared in the sional Record of June 16, 2011. Plenipotentiary of the United States of Congressional Record of June 7, 2011. PN700 ARMY nominations (8) beginning America to the Republic of Paraguay. PN642 ARMY nominations (5) beginning MARTI J. BISSELL, and ending CARLA S. Lisa J. Kubiske, of Virginia, a Career ERIC G. PUTTLER, and ending PRASAD V. ROMERO, which nominations were received Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class YALAVARTHI, which nominations were re- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the sional Record of June 16, 2011. traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Congressional Record of June 7, 2011. PN701 ARMY nominations (8) beginning United States of America to the Republic of PN643 ARMY nominations (3) beginning DAVID A. AUCH, and ending JAMES M. Honduras. JAMES L. BENJAMIN, and ending ROLLINS, which nominations were received Michael H. Corbin, of California, a Career GILBERTO RUIZ, which nominations were by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class received by the Senate and appeared in the sional Record of June 16, 2011. of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- Congressional Record of June 7, 2011. IN THE COAST GUARD traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PN644 ARMY nominations (16) beginning PN432 COAST GUARD nominations (3) be- United States of America to the United Arab ENRIQUE A. ARANIZ, and ending Clifford ginning MICHAEL J. PLUMLEY, and ending Emirates. W. WILKINS, which nominations were re- MARIETTE C. OGG, which nominations were Jeanine E. Jackson, of Wyoming, a Career ceived by the Senate and appeared in the received by the Senate and appeared in the Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Congressional Record of June 7, 2011. Congressional Record of May 2, 2011. of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- PN655 ARMY nominations (137) beginning PN556 COAST GUARD nomination of Kris- traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the ERIC D. AGUILA, and ending OMAYA H. tin L. Conville, which was received by the United States of America to the Republic of YOUSSEF, which nominations were received Senate and appeared in the Congressional Malawi. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Record of May 18, 2011. Matthew H. Tueller, of Utah, a Career sional Record of June 9, 2011. PN557 COAST GUARD nomination of Ed- Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class PN656 ARMY nominations (16) beginning ward L. Lacy, which was received by the of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- ALFRED C. ANDERSON, and ending MARK Senate and appeared in the Congressional traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the A. VANCE, which nominations were received Record of May 18, 2011. United States of America to the State of Ku- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- PN558 COAST GUARD nomination of Jason wait. sional Record of June 9, 2011. M. Biggar, which was received by the Senate Susan Laila Ziadeh, of Washington, a Ca- PN657 ARMY nominations (92) beginning and appeared in the Congressional Record of reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, TIMOTHY S. ADAMS, and ending HEATHER May 18, 2011.

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IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE and appeared in the Congressional Record of THAN P. WILCOX, which nominations were PN544 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations May 26, 2011. received by the Senate and appeared in the (203) beginning Naadia Lisa Porter, and end- PN607 NAVY nomination of Toby C. Swain, Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. ing Mara R. Tekach-Ball, which nominations which was received by the Senate and ap- PN625 NAVY nominations (26) beginning were received by the Senate and appeared in peared in the Congressional Record of May RAYMOND W. BICHARD, and ending ED- the Congressional Record of May 12, 2011. 26, 2011. WARD L. ZAWISLAK, which nominations PN608 NAVY nomination of Daniel J. Her- were received by the Senate and appeared in IN THE NAVY nandez, which was received by the Senate the Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. PN444 NAVY nomination of Jose Ayala, and appeared in the Congressional Record of PN626 NAVY nominations (90) beginning which was received by the Senate and ap- May 26, 2011. KARLYNA L. D. ANDERSEN, and ending peared in the Congressional Record of May 2, PN609 NAVY nominations (4) beginning TARA J. ZIEBER, which nominations were 2011. RAYMOND R. DELGADO, III, and ending received by the Senate and appeared in the PN446 NAVY nomination of Michael B. STEVEN P. SOPKO, which nominations were Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. Tanner, which was received by the Senate received by the Senate and appeared in the PN627 NAVY nominations (183) beginning and appeared in the Congressional Record of Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. LYNN ACHESON, and ending JOHN M. May 2, 2011. PN610 NAVY nominations (5) beginning ZUZICH, which nominations were received PN447 NAVY nomination of Kenneth S. JOHN S. CRAWMER, and ending JOSEPH A. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Mitchell, which was received by the Senate RODRIGUEZ, which nominations were re- sional Record of May 26, 2011. and appeared in the Congressional Record of ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN645 NAVY nomination of Roger S. May 2, 2011. Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. Thompson, which was received by the Senate PN448 NAVY nomination of Gregory D. PN611 NAVY nominations (6) beginning and appeared in the Congressional Record of Mitchell, which was received by the Senate CLIFFORD W. BEAN, III, and ending AN- June 7, 2011. and appeared in the Congressional Record of DREW D. STEWART, which nominations PN646 NAVY nomination of Monserrat May 2, 2011. were received by the Senate and appeared in Jorden, which was received by the Senate PN449 NAVY nomination of Theresa H. the Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. and appeared in the Congressional Record of Dewitt, which was received by the Senate PN612 NAVY nominations (6) beginning June 7, 2011. and appeared in the Congressional Record of STEVEN J. AVERETT, and ending JOHN A. PN647 NAVY nomination of Timothy W. May 2, 2011. WATKINS, which nominations were received Grasmick, which was received by the Senate PN450 NAVY nominations (2) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- and appeared in the Congressional Record of THOMAS J. LOPEZ, and ending GREGORY sional Record of May 26, 2011. June 7, 2011. D. ROWE, which nominations were received PN613 NAVY nominations (7) beginning PN661 NAVY nominations (2) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- LOUIS W. ARNY, IV, and ending BRIAN A. JEANETTE D. GROENEVELD, and ending sional Record of May 2, 2011. TREAT, which nominations were received by JOHN T. SCHOFIELD, which nominations PN451 NAVY nominations (2) beginning the Senate and appeared in the Congres- were received by the Senate and appeared in RANDY L. CRYSEL, and ending SUSAN M. sional Record of May 26, 2011. the Congressional Record of June 9, 2011. HELLER, which nominations were received PN614 NAVY nominations (8) beginning PN662 NAVY nominations (275) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- CHRISTOPHER D. BOWNDS, and ending DAVID A. ABERNATHY, and ending JAMES sional Record of May 2, 2011. KARIN A. VERNAZZA, which nominations G. ZOULIAS, which nominations were re- PN452 NAVY nominations (2) beginning were received by the Senate and appeared in ceived by the Senate and appeared in the KATHERINE A. MCCABE, and ending JAY the Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. Congressional Record of June 9, 2011. PN663 NAVY nominations (18) beginning M. STANDRING, which nominations were re- PN615 NAVY nominations (9) beginning KERTRECK V. BROOKS, and ending MI- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the JAMES T. DENLEY, and ending THOMAS B. CHAEL G. WHEELER, which nominations Congressional Record of May 2, 2011. WEBBER, which nominations were received were received by the Senate and appeared in PN453 NAVY nominations (6) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- MARK G. BENTON, and ending SCOTT W. the Congressional Record of June 9, 2011. sional Record of May 26, 2011. PN664 NAVY nominations (35) beginning THOMAS, which nominations were received PN616 NAVY nominations (9) beginning JOHN A. ANDERSON, and ending BEN- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ELIZABETH J. FRENCH, and ending JAMIN D. ZITTERE, which nominations sional Record of May 2, 2011. YVONNE TAPIA, which nominations were were received by the Senate and appeared in PN454 NAVY nominations (4) beginning received by the Senate and appeared in the the Congressional Record of June 9, 2011. THOMAS M. ADKINS, and ending CHRIS- Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. PN665 NAVY nominations (10) beginning TOPHER T. SCHOLL, which nominations PN617 NAVY nominations (10) beginning RYAN G. BATCHELOR, and ending CHRIS- were received by the Senate and appeared in THOMAS W. ARMSTRONG, and ending TOPHER M. SYLVESTER, which nomina- the Congressional Record of May 2, 2011. JAMES S. TALBERT, which nominations tions were received by the Senate and ap- PN455 NAVY nominations (45) beginning were received by the Senate and appeared in peared in the Congressional Record of June PETER B. BELL, and ending ERIC A. the Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. 9, 2011. WILLS, which nominations were received by PN618 NAVY nominations (10) beginning PN666 NAVY nominations (10) beginning the Senate and appeared in the Congres- JOHN W. CARSON, III, and ending JAMES M. BELMONT, and ending DAVID A. sional Record of May 2, 2011. CHARLES S. WILLMORE, which nomina- VONDRAK, which nominations were re- PN456 NAVY nominations (17) beginning tions were received by the Senate and ap- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the ERRIN P. ARMSTRONG, and ending LYLE peared in the Congressional Record of May Congressional Record of June 9, 2011. D. STUFFLE, which nominations were re- 26, 2011. PN667 NAVY nominations (12) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN619 NAVY nominations (12) beginning GREGORY A. FRANCIOCH, and ending WIL- Congressional Record of May 2, 2011. KARL A. ANDINA, and ending NORMAN M. LIAM J. YODER, which nominations were PN457 NAVY nominations (17) beginning TOBLER, II, which nominations were re- received by the Senate and appeared in the BRIAN M. ACKERMAN, and ending FRANK ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 9, 2011. J. ZELENKA, which nominations were re- Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. PN668 NAVY nominations (7) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN620 NAVY nominations (13) beginning MICHAEL CORNELIUS, and ending DOUG- Congressional Record of May 2, 2011. SYED N. AHMAD, and ending SCOTT F. LAS T. WAHL, which nominations were re- PN458 NAVY nominations (11) beginning THOMPSON, which nominations were re- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the BRADLEY H. BOYER, and ending THOMAS ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 9, 2011. J. VONKOLNITZ, which nominations were Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. PN669 NAVY nominations (14) beginning received by the Senate and appeared in the PN621 NAVY nominations (17) beginning JAMES W. ADKISSON, III, and ending Congressional Record of May 2, 2011. THOMAS J. ANDERSON, and ending ALLAN SHERRI R. ZIMMERMAN, which nomina- PN545 NAVY nomination of William L. R. WALTERS, which nominations were re- tions were received by the Senate and ap- Nooney, which was received by the Senate ceived by the Senate and appeared in the peared in the Congressional Record of June and appeared in the Congressional Record of Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. 9, 2011. May 12, 2011. PN622 NAVY nominations (17) beginning PN670 NAVY nominations (10) beginning PN596 NAVY nomination of Calvin B. KYLE B. BECKMAN, and ending TRACY A. MARC C. FRYMAN, and ending JAMES J. Suffridge, which was received by the Senate VINCENT, which nominations were received WATSON, which nominations were received and appeared in the Congressional Record of by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- May 23, 2011. sional Record of May 26, 2011. sional Record of June 9, 2011. PN597 NAVY nominations (2) beginning PN623 NAVY nominations (21) beginning PN671 NAVY nominations (42) beginning ELIZABETH J. JACKSON, and ending JOHN TIMOTHY A. ACKERMAN, and ending RAN- CHRISTOPHER R. ANDERSON, and ending M. MIYAHARA, which nominations were re- DALL J. WALKER, which nominations were DAVID P. WOLYNSKI, which nominations ceived by the Senate and appeared in the received by the Senate and appeared in the were received by the Senate and appeared in Congressional Record of May 23, 2011. Congressional Record of May 26, 2011. the Congressional Record of June 9, 2011. PN606 NAVY nomination of Jeffrey R. PN624 NAVY nominations (26) beginning PN672 NAVY nominations (54) beginning Macris, which was received by the Senate ANTHONY A. ARITA, and ending JONA- AMY R. ALCORN, and ending MICHAEL A.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 30, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4303 ZURICH, which nominations were received on Finance and the Committee on and Public Works Committee be dis- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, charged from further consideration of sional Record of June 9, 2011. both of which favorably reported the the following nominations: PN702 NAVY nomination of Gregory A. nomination of Mr. Cohen to the full PN341, MG Michael J. Walsh, U.S. Pinkley, which was received by the Senate Army, to be a member and President of and appeared in the Congressional Record of Senate. June 16, 2011. The Committee on the Judiciary has the Mississippi River Commission; PN703 NAVY nomination of Li Sung, which jurisdiction over some of the crimes PN342, RADM Jonathan W. Bailey, was received by the Senate and appeared in that Mr. Cohen will fight in his new NOAA, to be a member of the Mis- the Congressional Record of June 16, 2011. role at the Department, both at the sissippi River Commission; that the PN704 NAVY nomination of Gregory C. international and domestic level. I ap- nominations be placed on the Execu- Pedro, which was received by the Senate and preciate Mr. Cohen’s commitment to tive Calendar; that the nominations be appeared in the Congressional Record of me that he will make himself available confirmed en bloc; that the motions to June 16, 2011. PN705 NAVY nomination of Chad W. to the Committee on the Judiciary for reconsider be considered made and laid Gagnon, which was received by the Senate hearings and activities within the com- on the table, with no intervening ac- and appeared in the Congressional Record of mittee’s legislative and oversight juris- tion or debate; that no further motions June 16, 2011. diction that overlap with the Undersec- be in order to any of the nominations; PN706 NAVY nomination of Julie R. retary’s responsibilities. As the com- that any statements related to the Wetmore, which was received by the Senate mittee considers terrorism financing, nominations be printed in the RECORD; and appeared in the Congressional Record of material support for terrorism, and that the President be immediately no- June 16, 2011. money laundering, among other topics, tified of the Senate’s action, and that PN707 NAVY nomination of Phillip E. Lee, Jr., which was received by the Senate and I look forward to working with Mr. the Senate then resume legislative ses- appeared in the Congressional Record of Cohen. sion. June 16, 2011. f The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. WAR- PN708 NAVY nominations (2) beginning NER). Without objection, it is so or- PAUL D. HANSON, and ending MICHAEL J. NOMINATIONS DISCHARGED dered. STIGLITZ, which nominations were received Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The nominations considered and con- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- imous consent that the HELP Com- firmed are as follows: sional Record of June 16, 2011 mittee be discharged from the fol- MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION PN709 NAVY nominations (2) beginning lowing nominations: PN 678 Public Major General Michael J. Walsh, United CARMEN I. BOIS, and ending BRENT B. Health Service nominations beginning States Army, to be a Member and President HUTSON, which nominations were received with Mary J.W. Choi and ending with of the Mississippi River Commission. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Rear Admiral Jonathan W. Bailey, NOAA, sional Record of June 16, 2011. Christopher P. Morris; that the nomi- nations be placed on the Executive Cal- to be a Member of the Mississippi River PN710 NAVY nominations (3) beginning Commission. CHRISTOPHER A. ASSELTA, and ending endar; the nominations be confirmed ERNST K. WALGE, which nominations were en bloc; the motion to reconsider be f received by the Senate and appeared in the considered made and laid upon the LEGISLATIVE SESSION Congressional Record of June 16, 2011. table; that there be no intervening ac- PN711 NAVY nominations (3) beginning The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- REBECCA L. DUNAVENT, and ending tion or debate; that no further motions ate will resume legislative session. CHRISTINE C. RIVERA, which nominations be in order to any of the nominations; f were received by the Senate and appeared in that any statements related to the the Congressional Record of June 16, 2011. nominations be printed in the RECORD; EXTENSION OF MORNING PN712 NAVY nominations (11) beginning that the President be immediately no- BUSINESS HEATHER C. BEASLEY, and ending RUS- tified of the Senate’s action. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- SELL J. VERBY, which nominations were The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without imous consent that morning business received by the Senate and appeared in the objection, it is so ordered. be extended for another hour, for de- Congressional Record of June 16, 2011. The nominations considered and con- bate only, and that Senators be al- PN713 NAVY nominations (8) beginning firmed en bloc are as follows: KEVIN J. BARTOL, and ending BRUCE J. lowed to speak therein for up to 10 WEIDNER, which nominations were received U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE minutes each. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- To be surgeon The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sional Record of June 16, 2011. Mary J. W. Choi objection, it is so ordered. PN714 NAVY nominations (12) beginning To be dental officer f SHANE A. BOWEN, and ending WARREN D. Brooks B. Horan WOLLIN, II, which nominations were re- EXECUTIVE SESSION ceived by the Senate and appeared in the To be senior assistant dental officer Congressional Record of June 16, 2011. Ethan F. Higson EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. REID. Mr. President, I express To be assistant dental officer my appreciation to Senator SANDERS Tiara L. Applequist Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- and Senator LEAHY, my longtime Timothy B. House imous consent that the Senate proceed friend, former employee in the Depart- Cara B. Schriner to executive session to consider Cal- Lauren B. Sims endar No. 79; that the nomination be ment of Justice Ron Wyche, and the Meredith A. Snyder Attorney General and others for work- confirmed; that any statement related To be nurse officer ing to help us get through this stale- to the nomination be printed in the mate in which we were involved. Patina S. Walton-Geer RECORD, that the President be imme- To be assistant nurse officer diately notified of the Senate’s action, NOMINATION OF DAVID S. COHEN Michelle A. Krayer and the Senate then resume legislative Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I support Heidi M. Sabol session. the confirmation of David S. Cohen to To be junior assistant nurse officer The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without be Undersecretary of the Treasury for Kenia P. Altamirano objection, it is so ordered. Terrorism and Financial Crimes. Mr. Shannon C. Best The nomination considered and con- Cohen previously served as the Assist- Rebecca M. Kibel firmed is as follows: ant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Timothy N. Onserio DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR and has previously served in the De- Herbert P. Partsch Daniel M. Ashe, of Maryland, to be Direc- partment of the Treasury’s General Justin R. Plott tor of the United States Fish and Wildlife Counsel’s Office. His strong record of Brandy Torres Service. To be junior assistant health services officer service is commendable and his exper- f tise will serve him well in this new Jaren T. Meldrum role. Christopher P. Morris LEGISLATIVE SESSION Mr. Cohen’s nomination has been Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- carefully considered by the Committee imous consent that the Environment ate will now resume legislative session.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 30, 2011 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest nities should be recognized and encouraged: to better anticipate future challenges and the absence of a quorum. Now, therefore, be it missions; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas Admiral Allen provided steady clerk will call the roll. (1) designates July 23, 2011, as ‘‘National leadership in times of crisis; The legislative clerk proceeded to Day of the American Cowboy’’; and Whereas as Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th (2) encourages the people of the United President of the United States once said, call the roll. States to observe the day with appropriate ‘‘The qualities of a great man are vision, in- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ceremonies and activities. tegrity, courage, understanding, the power of imous consent that the order for the f articulation, and profundity of character’’; quorum call be rescinded. and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without HONORING ADMIRAL THAD ALLEN, Whereas as we bid fair winds and following objection, it is so ordered. U.S. COAST GUARD, RETIRED seas to Admiral Allen, it is appropriate that f Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- he be remembered as exemplifying such trademark characteristics exhibited by great NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN imous consent that the Commerce leaders: Now therefore, be it COWBOY Committee be discharged from further Resolved, That the Senate— consideration of S. Res. 170, and that Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- (a) recognizes and honors Admiral Thad the Senate then proceed to its consid- imous consent that the Judiciary Com- Allen of the United States Coast Guard (re- eration. tired), on behalf of a grateful Nation, for his mittee be discharged from further con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lifetime of selfless commitment and exem- sideration of S. Res. 165, and that the objection, it is so ordered. plary service; and Senate then proceed to its immediate The clerk will report the resolution (b) directs the Secretary of the Senate to consideration. transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution by title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to Admiral Thad Allen. The legislative clerk read as follows: objection, it is so ordered. f The clerk will report the resolution The resolution (S. Res. 170) honoring Admi- by title. ral Thad Allen of the United States Coast CONGRATULATING THE SOIL The legislative clerk read as follows: Guard (Ret.) for his lifetime of selfless com- SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA mitment and exemplary service to the A resolution (S. Res. 165) designating July United States. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent 23, 2011, as National Day of the American There being no objection, the Senate that the Senate now proceed to the im- Cowboy. mediate consideration of S. Res. 224. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent The PRESIDING OFFICER. The proceeded to consider the resolution. clerk will report the resolution by Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions title. that the resolution be agreed to, the The legislative clerk read as follows: preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The resolution (S. Res. 224) congratulating to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. the Soil Science Society of America on its The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 75th anniversary. objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 170) was The resolution (S. Res. 165) was agreed to. There being no objection, the Senate agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. proceeded to consider the resolution. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: imous consent that the resolution be reads as follows: S. RES. 170 agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid S. RES. 165 Whereas Admiral Thad Allen, the 23rd Whereas pioneering men and women, rec- Commandant of the United States Coast upon the table. ognized as ‘‘cowboys’’, helped establish the Guard, retired from the Coast Guard on June The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without American West; 30, 2010, after 39 distinguished years of serv- objection, it is so ordered. Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, in- ice; The resolution (S. Res. 224) was tegrity, courage, compassion, respect, a Whereas Admiral Allen graduated from the agreed to. strong work ethic, and patriotism; United States Coast Guard Academy in 1971 The preamble was agreed to. Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies and served in a number of capacities, includ- The resolution, with its preamble, strength of character, sound family values, ing serving as the Principal Federal Official reads as follows: and good common sense; for response and recovery operation for Hur- Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ricanes Katrina and Rita, Coast Guard Chief S. RES. 224 ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, of Staff, and most recently as National Inci- Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- and political affiliations; dent Commander for the Deepwater Horizon ica was founded on November 18, 1936; Whereas the cowboy is an excellent stew- Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico; Whereas Richard Bradfield served as the ard of the land and its creatures, who lives Whereas Admiral Allen commanded with first President of the Soil Science Society of off the land and works to protect and en- distinction the foremost Coast Guard in the America; hance the environment; world from 2006 to 2010 and has embodied the Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- Whereas cowboy traditions have been a Coast Guard’s enduring values of honor, re- ica was established during the dust bowl era, part of the culture of the United States for spect, and devotion to duty; a time of extreme soil degradation; generations; Whereas Admiral Allen, during his tenure Whereas since the dust bowl era, the Soil Whereas the cowboy continues to be an im- as Commandant, focused the Coast Guard on Science Society of America has continued to portant part of the economy through the modernization and improved readiness in re- provide an understanding of the sustainable work of many thousands of ranchers across sponding to natural disasters; use of soil and the role soil plays in society; the Nation who contribute to the economic Whereas Admiral Allen, during his tenure Whereas soil is an essential natural re- well-being of every State; as Commandant, worked to ensure the safety source, and soil professionals serve a critical Whereas millions of fans watch profes- of professional mariners and millions of rec- role in managing that resource; sional and working ranch rodeo events annu- reational and commercial vessels, facilitate Whereas the core purpose of the Soil ally, and rodeo is one of the most-watched commerce, protect the ports and maritime Science Society of America is to advance sports in the Nation; infrastructure of the United States from ter- soils as fundamental to life; Whereas membership and participation in rorism, conduct humanitarian operations, Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- rodeo and other organizations that promote protect our marine environment, secure ica is 1 of the premier scientific societies and and encompass the livelihood of cowboys United States borders, combat drug traf- is comprised of more than 6,000 members in span every generation and transcend race ficking, support anti-piracy efforts, and sup- the United States and internationally, in- and gender; port Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation cluding scientists, practicing professionals, Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in Enduring Freedom; and students; literature, film, and music and occupies a Whereas Admiral Allen demonstrated the Whereas soil is a dynamic system that per- central place in the public imagination; vision and transformational leadership that forms many functions and services vital to Whereas the cowboy is an icon in the will provide the United States with a Coast human activities and ecosystems; United States; and Guard that is not only capable of meeting Whereas soil, plant, animal, and human Whereas the ongoing contributions made and exceeding the ever-changing maritime health are intricately linked, and the sus- by cowboys and cowgirls to their commu- challenges of the United States, but also able tainable use of soil affects climate, water,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 30, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4305 and air quality, human health, biodiversity, second national championship in men’s ath- Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a food safety and security, and bioenergy; letics since the founding of the University in quorum. Whereas soil faces increasing human- 1801; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The linked threats from contamination, un- Whereas the University of South Carolina clerk will call the roll. planned urban development, desertification, baseball team became just the sixth team in salinization, mismanagement, and erosion; college baseball history to win back-to-back The legislative clerk proceeded to Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- national championships; call the roll. ica provides the knowledge and tools to en- Whereas the University of South Carolina Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- sure sustainable use of soils in support of so- baseball team won a record 11 consecutive imous consent the order for the cietal needs, including food and energy secu- games at the College World Series; quorum call be rescinded. rity and ecosystem services; Whereas the University of South Carolina The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- baseball team won a record 16 consecutive objection, it is so ordered. ica promotes the awareness and education of games at the National Collegiate Athletic soils to elementary and secondary students, Association baseball tournament; f undergraduate and graduate students, prac- Whereas the University of South Carolina AUTHORIZING THE LIMITED USE ticing professionals, and the public; and baseball team, in its 10th appearance at the OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED Whereas the Soil Science Society of Amer- College World Series, became the first team FORCES IN SUPPORT OF THE ica promotes effective research, dissemi- to go 10–0 in the National Collegiate Athletic nating scientific information, facilitating Association tournament; NATO MISSION IN LIBYA—MO- technology transfer, fostering high standards Whereas head coach Ray Tanner won his TION TO PROCEED of education, maintaining high standards of second national title as Head Coach in his Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to ethics, promoting advancements in the soils 15th season at the University of South Caro- proceed to Calendar No. 88, S.J. Res. 20. profession, and cooperating with other orga- lina; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nizations with similar objectives: Now, Whereas second baseman Scott Wingo was therefore, be it named Most Outstanding Player of the 2011 clerk will report the resolution by Resolved, That the Senate— College World Series; title. (1) congratulates the Soil Science Society Whereas first baseman Christian Walker, The legislative clerk read as follows: of America on its 75th anniversary; catcher Robert Berry, second baseman Scott A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 20) author- (2) commends the Soil Science Society of Wingo, shortstop Peter Mooney, pitchers Mi- izing the limited use of the United States America for its dedicated service to advance chael Roth and Matt Price, and designated Armed Forces in support of the NATO mis- the science and management of soil; and hitter Brady Thomas were named to the 2011 sion in Libya. (3) supports the promise of the Soil Science College World Series All-Tournament Team; Mr. REID. I have a cloture motion at Society of America to continue to enrich the Whereas the State of South Carolina was lives of all people of the United States by im- proud to send the University of South Caro- the desk. proving stewardship of the environment, lina baseball team to the College World Se- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- combating world hunger, and enhancing the ries for the second consecutive season; and ture motion having been presented quality of life for the future. Whereas the University of South Carolina under rule XXII, the Chair directs the f baseball team is the 2011 National Collegiate clerk to read the motion. Athletic Association Division I Baseball The legislative clerk read as follows: CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- Champion: Now, therefore, be it CLOTURE MOTION SITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BASE- Resolved, That the Senate— BALL TEAM (1) commends the University of South We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Carolina Gamecocks for winning the 2011 Na- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tional Collegiate Athletic Association Col- Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move imous consent that the Senate proceed lege World Series; to bring to a close debate on the motion to to the consideration of S. Res. 225. (2) recognizes the achievement and dedica- proceed to Calendar No. 88, S.J. Res. 20, a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion of all players, coaches, and support staff joint resolution authorizing the limited use clerk will report the resolution by who battled and made winning 2 consecutive of the United States Armed Forces in sup- port of the NATO mission in Libya. title. national championships possible; (3) congratulates the people of South Caro- Harry Reid, John F. Kerry, Daniel K. The legislative clerk read as follows: lina, the University of South Carolina, and Inouye, Jeff Bingaman, Joseph I. A resolution (S. Res. 225) congratulating Carolina Gamecocks fans everywhere; and Lieberman, Benjamin L. Cardin, Al the University of South Carolina baseball (4) requests that the Secretary of the Sen- Franken, Jack Reed, Richard J. Dur- team for its gritty and record-breaking pur- ate submit an enrolled copy of this resolu- bin, Richard Blumenthal, Carl Levin, suit of back-to-back National Collegiate tion to— Ben Nelson, Jeanne Shaheen, Mark R. Athletic Association Division I Baseball Na- (A) Dr. Harris Pastides, President of the Warner, Dianne Feinstein, Bill Nelson, tional Championships. University of South Carolina; Mark Udall. There being no objection, the Senate (B) Eric Hyman, Director of Athletics at Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- proceeded to consider the resolution. the University of South Carolina; and imous consent that the vote on the mo- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- (C) Ray Tanner, Head Coach of the Univer- tion to invoke cloture occur at 5 p.m. sity of South Carolina baseball team. imous consent that the resolution be on Tuesday, July 5, and the mandatory agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest quorum under rule XXII be waived. and the motions to reconsider be laid the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The upon the table. objection, it is so ordered. clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The legislative clerk proceeded to f objection, it is so ordered. call the roll. The resolution (S. Res. 225) was ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- AND TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011 agreed to. imous consent the order for the The preamble was agreed to. quorum call be rescinded. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The resolution, with its preamble, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without imous consent that when the Senate reads as follows: objection, it is so ordered. completes its business today, it ad- journ until 11 a.m., on Friday, July 1, S. RES. 225 f Congratulating the University of South for a pro forma session only, with no Carolina baseball team for its gritty and MEASURES PLACED ON THE business conducted; that when the Sen- record-breaking pursuit of back-to-back Na- CALENDAR—S. 1317 AND S. 1323 ate adjourns on Friday, July 1, it stand tional Collegiate Athletic Association Divi- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- adjourned until 2 p.m., on Tuesday, sion I Baseball National Championships. imous consent the following bills which July 5; that following the prayer and Whereas, on June 28, 2011, the University of are at the desk be considered to have pledge, the Journal of proceedings be South Carolina Gamecocks won the 2011 Na- been read twice en bloc and placed on approved to date, the morning hour be tional Collegiate Athletic Association Col- deemed expired, and the time for the lege World Series with a 5–2 victory over the the calendar: S. 1317 from Senator University of Florida Gators at TD DEMINT, S. 1323 from Senator REID of two leaders be reserved for their use Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska; Nevada. later in the day; that following any Whereas the University of South Carolina The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without leader remarks, the Senate resume baseball team has secured the University’s objection, it is so ordered. consideration of the motion to proceed

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PROGRAM The Senate Committee on Environ- DEPARTMENT OF STATE Mr. REID. Mr. President, the first ment and Public Works was discharged RYAN C. CROCKER, OF WASHINGTON, PERSONAL RANK from further consideration of the fol- OF CAREER AMBASSADOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- vote will occur next Tuesday, July 5, at TRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED 5 p.m., on cloture on the motion to pro- lowing nominations by unanimous con- STATES OF AMERICA TO THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AF- ceed to S.J. Res. 20. We will run longer sent and the nominations were con- GHANISTAN. than usual to accommodate Senators firmed: CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY returning after the Independence Day MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL J. WALSH, UNITED STATES DAVID H. PETRAEUS, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, TO BE DI- ARMY, TO BE A MEMBER AND PRESIDENT OF THE MIS- RECTOR OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY. holiday. SISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. REAR ADMIRAL JONATHAN W. BAILEY, NOAA, TO BE A IN THE AIR FORCE f MEMBER OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT f IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 11 A.M. CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE TOMORROW CONFIRMATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: Mr. REID. If there is no further busi- Executive nominations confirmed by To be lieutenant general ness to come before the Senate, I ask the Senate June 30, 2011: unanimous consent we adjourn under LT. GEN. ROBERT R. ALLARDICE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT the previous order. DANIEL M. ASHE, OF MARYLAND, TO BE DIRECTOR OF IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- There being no objection, the Senate, THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION at 6:51 p.m., adjourned until Friday, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 601: July 1, 2011, at 11 a.m. JENNI RANE LECOMPTE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- To be lieutenant general BIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREAS- f URY. MAJ. GEN. BRADLEY A. HEITHOLD DAVID S. COHEN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNDER SEC- THE FOLLOWING NAMED AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE NOMINATIONS RETARY FOR TERRORISM AND FINANCIAL CRIMES. UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- TIMOTHY G. MASSAD, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE AN AS- SERVE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED Executive nominations received by SISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND the Senate: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: To be lieutenant general NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD ADMINISTRATION MAJ. GEN. STANLEY E. CLARKE DEBORAH A. P. HERSMAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHAIR- SUBJECT TO QUALIFICATIONS PROVIDED BY LAW, THE MAN OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY FOLLOWING FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT TO THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BOARD FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS. (REAPPOINTMENT) GRADE INDICATED IN THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND AT- IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- MOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION. CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE DEPARTMENT OF STATE To be rear admiral (lower half) AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: THOMAS CHARLES KRAJESKI, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MICHAEL S. DEVANY MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF To be lieutenant general MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- IN THE COAST GUARD DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES LT. GEN. PAUL J. SELVA OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ROBERT A. MANDELL, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AMBAS- IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO THE GRADE IN- IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF DICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 271: CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO LUXEMBOURG. To be rear admiral upper half To be major general NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC REAR ADM. (LH) VINCENT B. ATKINS BRIG. GEN. TERRENCE A. FEEHAN ADMINISTRATION REAR ADM. (LH) ROBERT E. DAY, JR. REAR ADM. (LH) JOHN H. KORN IN THE ARMY SUBJECT TO QUALIFICATIONS PROVIDED BY LAW, THE REAR ADM. (LH) WILLIAM D. LEE FOLLOWING FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT TO THE REAR ADM. (LH) STEPHEN E. MEHLING THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GRADES INDICATED IN THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND AT- REAR ADM. (LH) CHARLES D. MICHEL IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED MOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION: REAR ADM. (LH) MICHAEL N. PARKS WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: To be captain REAR ADM. (LH) SANDRA E. STOSZ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE To be general RICHARD R. WINGROVE JOHN J. ADLER FELICIA C. ADAMS, OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE UNITED GEN. JAMES D. THURMAN ERIC W. BERKOWITZ STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JON D. SWALLOW MISSISSIPPI FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED JOSEPH A. PICA RONALD W. SHARPE, OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, TO BE WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND To be commander UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF THE RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. To be lieutenant general MARK M. SWEENEY GEORGE LAMAR BECK, JR., OF ALABAMA, TO BE DEVIN R. BRAKOB UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT LT. GEN. KATHLEEN M. GAINEY OF ALABAMA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. JOE C. BISHOP THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE PETER V. SIEGEL TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- MICHAEL F. ELLIS SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER RICHARD C. HOWORTH, OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE A MEM- NANCY L. ASH TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: ELIZABETH I. JONES BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 18, 2015. To be brigadier general To be lieutenant commander NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION COL. JOHN A. HAMMOND CHRISTIAN J. SLOAN JUSTIN N. KIBBEY WILLIAM CHARLES OSTENDORFF, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DONALD E. BEAUCAGE A MEMBER OF THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- KATHERINE R. PEET FOR THE TERM OF FIVE YEARS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2016. CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: PATRICK D. DIDIER THE JUDICIARY To be major general NICOLA S. VERPLANCK COLIN D. LITTLE WILMA ANTOINETTE LEWIS, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- BRIG. GEN. JAMES T. WALTON To be lieutenant (junior grade) LUMBIA, TO BE JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS. IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED STEVEN T. LOY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND 3064: ALEXANDER G. JOHNSTON ALICE E. DRURY THOMAS GRAY WALKER, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE To be major general LEIGH C. HEDGEPETH UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT BRIG. GEN. STEPHEN L. JONES ADAM C. PFUNDT OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. BRIG. GEN. RICHARD W. THOMAS AMBER M. PAYNE CHARLES F. SALINA, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JASON P. WILSON STATES MARSHAL FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADES INDI- ALISE N. PARRISH YORK FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: LINH K. NGUYEN ROBERT WILLIAM MATHIESON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED STATES MARSHAL FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT To be major general f OF VIRGINIA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. JUAN MATTOS JR., OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED BRIGADIER GENERAL MARCIA M. ANDERSON DISCHARGED NOMINATIONS STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM G. BEARD FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. BRIGADIER GENERAL NICKOLAS P. TOOLIATOS BRIGADIER GENERAL JIMMIE J. WELLS The Senate Committee on Health, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Education, Labor, and Pensions was To be brigadier general MAJOR GENERAL MARILYN A. QUAGLIOTTI, USAF discharged from further consideration (RET.), OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR SUP- COLONEL MARGARETT E. BARNES

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 9801 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 30, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4307 COLONEL ROBERT D. CARLSON To be rear admiral JEANINE E. JACKSON, OF WYOMING, A CAREER MEM- COLONEL SCOTTIE D. CARPENTER BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- COLONEL ALLAN W. ELLIOTT REAR ADM. (LH) THOMAS C. TRAAEN ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- COLONEL THOMAS P. EVANS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES COLONEL JANICE M. HAIGLER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI. COLONEL KURT A. HARDIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MATTHEW H. TUELLER, OF UTAH, A CAREER MEMBER COLONEL KENNETH D. JONES OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- COLONEL CHRISTOPHER R. KEMP To be rear admiral COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND COLONEL MICHAEL A. MANN PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COLONEL JAMES H. MASON REAR ADM. (LH) WILLIAM M. ROBERTS TO THE STATE OF KUWAIT. COLONEL CYNTHIA A. O’CONNELL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SUSAN LAILA ZIADEH, OF WASHINGTON, A CAREER COLONEL ALAN L. STOLTE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COLONEL GEORGE R. THOMPSON WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND COLONEL TRACY A. THOMPSON RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COLONEL KEVIN R. TURNER TO THE STATE OF QATAR. COLONEL BRYAN W. WAMPLER To be admiral ANNE W. PATTERSON, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT VICE ADM. WILLIAM H. MCRAVEN OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, PERSONAL RANK OF IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CAREER AMBASSADOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: OF AMERICA TO THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED To be lieutenant general To be rear admiral (lower half) STATES AND CANADA LT. GEN. KEITH M. HUBER CAPT. JOHN G. KING THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DERETH BRITT GLANCE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A COM- IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MISSIONER ON THE PART OF THE UNITED STATES ON CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be brigadier general STATES AND CANADA. To be rear admiral RICHARD M. MOY, OF MONTANA, TO BE A COMMIS- COL. A. C. ROPER, JR. SIONER ON THE PART OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE REAR ADM. (LH) WILLIAM E. LEIGHER INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED STATES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AND CANADA. IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: DEVELOPMENT To be rear admiral (lower half) To be lieutenant general ARIEL PABLOS-MENDEZ, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN AS- LT. GEN. CURTIS M. SCAPARROTTI CAPT. ANNIE B. ANDREWS SISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE AIR FORCE WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TODD A. To be rear admiral (lower half) EADS AND ENDING WITH NICHOLE L. INGALLS, WHICH To be lieutenant general CAPT. ROBERT V. HOPPA NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 23, LT. GEN. DANIEL P. BOLGER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT 2011. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFREY B. IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10,U.S.C., SECTION 624: WARNER AND ENDING WITH GARY S. WOLLAM, WHICH WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND To be rear admiral (lower half) NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, To be lieutenant general CAPTAIN RICHARD W. BUTLER 2011. CAPTAIN MATTHEW J. CARTER MAJ. GEN. JOHN F. CAMPBELL CAPTAIN LAWRENCE E. CREEVY IN THE ARMY THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE CAPTAIN MARK W. DARRAH ARMY NOMINATION OF SHAUN A. PRICE, TO BE COLO- UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER W. GRADY NEL. SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER CAPTAIN MICHAEL E. JABALEY, JR. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: CAPTAIN COLIN J. KILRAIN R. BRADEN AND ENDING WITH CM DYER, WHICH NOMINA- CAPTAIN DAVID M. KRIETE To be major general TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED CAPTAIN JOSEPH W. KUZMICK IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 23, 2011. BRIG. GEN. JAMES K. BROWN, JR. CAPTAIN WILLIAM C. MCQUILKIN ARMY NOMINATION OF MATTHEW B. PHILLIPS, TO BE CAPTAIN VICTORINO G. MERCADO MAJOR. THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE CAPTAIN DEWOLFE H. MILLER ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHAEL E. UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- CAPTAIN STUART B. MUNSCH LOESCHER AND ENDING WITH LESLIE W. ROBERSON, SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER CAPTAIN KENNETH M. PERRY TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE CAPTAIN FERNANDEZ L. PONDS AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON To be major general CAPTAIN JOHN C. SCORBY, JR. JUNE 7, 2011. CAPTAIN DWIGHT D. SHEPHERD ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ERIC G. BRIG. GEN. ANTONIO J. VICENS-GONZALEZ CAPTAIN MICHAEL E. SMITH PUTTLER AND ENDING WITH PRASAD V. YALAVARTHI, IN THE MARINE CORPS CAPTAIN RICHARD P. SNYDER WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE CAPTAIN SCOTT A. STEARNEY AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPTAIN HUGH D. WETHERALD JUNE 7, 2011. TO THE GRADE OF GENERAL IN THE UNITED STATES MA- DEPARTMENT OF STATE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES L. BEN- RINE CORPS WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPOR- JAMIN AND ENDING WITH GILBERTO RUIZ, WHICH NOMI- TANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., LEWIS ALAN LUKENS, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- SECTION 601: BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 7, To be general SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND 2011. PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ENRIQUE A. LT. GEN. JOHN R. ALLEN TO THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL, AND TO SERVE CONCUR- ARANIZ AND ENDING WITH CLIFFORD W. WILKINS, WHICH IN THE NAVY RENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 7, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC 2011. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE OF GUINEA-BISSAU. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ERIC D. AGUILA INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: KENNETH J. FAIRFAX, OF KENTUCKY, A CAREER MEM- AND ENDING WITH OMAYA H. YOUSSEF, WHICH NOMINA- BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED To be rear admiral ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, 2011. REAR ADM. (LH) MARK J. BELTON DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ALFRED C. AN- OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN. DERSON AND ENDING WITH MARK A. VANCE, WHICH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT D. BRENT HARDT, OF FLORIDA, A CAREER MEMBER OF NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUNSELOR, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- 2011. To be rear admiral POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TIMOTHY S. THE CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA. ADAMS AND ENDING WITH HEATHER L. ZUNIGA, WHICH REAR ADM. (LH) GEORGE W. BALLANCE DONALD W. KORAN, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEM- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- REAR ADM. (LH) ROBIN R. BRAUN BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, REAR ADM. (LH) RUSSELL S. PENNIMAN IV SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND 2011. REAR ADM. (LH) GARY W. ROSHOLT PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH GINA E. ADAM THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA. AND ENDING WITH D006403, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE GEETA PASI, OF NEW YORK, A CAREER MEMBER OF RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUNSELOR, GRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, 2011. To be rear admiral (lower half) TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ASMA S. POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO BUKHARI AND ENDING WITH D005266, WHICH NOMINA- CAPT. ALTHEA H. COETZEE THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED CAPT. VALERIE K. HUEGEL JAMES HAROLD THESSIN, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, 2011. MEMBER OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE, TO BE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEVEN A. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY BATY AND ENDING WITH CHAD A. WEDDELL, WHICH IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: OF PARAGUAY. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, To be rear admiral (lower half) LISA J. KUBISKE, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER OF 2011. THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- ARMY NOMINATION OF KARYN L. ARMSTRONG, TO BE CAPTAIN SANDRA E. ADAMS COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND LIEUTENANT COLONEL. CAPTAIN MARK L. LEAVITT PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARMY NOMINATION OF JODI L. SMITH, TO BE MAJOR. CAPTAIN JON G. MATHESON TO THE REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS. ARMY NOMINATION OF JAYME M. SUTTON, TO BE COLO- CAPTAIN KERRY M. METZ MICHAEL H. CORBIN, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEM- NEL. CAPTAIN JOHN F. WEIGOLD BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ROBERT HWANG THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- AND ENDING WITH ANTHONY C. KIGHT, WHICH NOMINA- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, 2011.

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ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH FARRUKH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE HAMID AND ENDING WITH ERIC W. SIMONS, WHICH NOMI- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 2011. JUNE 9, 2011. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LOUIS W. ARNY NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHAEL 2011. IV AND ENDING WITH BRIAN A. TREAT, WHICH NOMINA- CORNELIUS AND ENDING WITH DOUGLAS T. WAHL, WHICH ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JENNIFER L. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- FELTWELL AND ENDING WITH JOSHUA P. STAUFFER, IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, 2011. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER D. 2011. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON BOWNDS AND ENDING WITH KARIN A. VERNAZZA, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES W. JUNE 16, 2011. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ADKISSON III AND ENDING WITH SHERRI R. ZIMMERMAN, ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANDREW C. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE BROWN AND ENDING WITH JOHN W. EANES, WHICH NOMI- 2011. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES T. JUNE 9, 2011. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, DENLEY AND ENDING WITH THOMAS B. WEBBER, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARC C. 2011. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- FRYMAN AND ENDING WITH JAMES J. WATSON, WHICH ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH COLLEEN M. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- MURPHY AND ENDING WITH JAMES T. NORA, WHICH 2011. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ELIZABETH J. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, FRENCH AND ENDING WITH YVONNE TAPIA, WHICH NOMI- 2011. 2011. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER R. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH AMY A. BLANK PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, ANDERSON AND ENDING WITH DAVID P. WOLYNSKI, AND ENDING WITH PETER V. HUYNH, WHICH NOMINA- 2011. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH THOMAS W. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, 2011. ARMSTRONG AND ENDING WITH JAMES S. TALBERT, JUNE 9, 2011. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARTI J. BISS- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH AMY R. ALCORN ELL AND ENDING WITH CARLA S. ROMERO, WHICH NOMI- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL A. ZURICH, WHICH NOMINA- NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- MAY 26, 2011. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOHN W. CARSON IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, 2011. 2011. III AND ENDING WITH CHARLES S. WILLMORE, WHICH NAVY NOMINATION OF GREGORY A. PINKLEY, TO BE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DAVID A. AUCH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. AND ENDING WITH JAMES M. ROLLINS, WHICH NOMINA- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, NAVY NOMINATION OF LI SUNG, TO BE LIEUTENANT TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED 2011. COMMANDER. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KARL A. ANDINA NAVY NOMINATION OF GREGORY C. PEDRO, TO BE LIEU- AND ENDING WITH NORMAN M. TOBLER II, WHICH NOMI- IN THE NAVY TENANT COMMANDER. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATION OF CHAD W. GAGNON, TO BE LIEU- NAVY NOMINATION OF JOSE AYALA, TO BE CAPTAIN. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, TENANT COMMANDER. NAVY NOMINATION OF MICHAEL B. TANNER, TO BE 2011. NAVY NOMINATION OF JULIE R. WETMORE, TO BE CAP- CAPTAIN. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SYED N. AHMAD TAIN. NAVY NOMINATION OF KENNETH S. MITCHELL, TO BE AND ENDING WITH SCOTT F. THOMPSON, WHICH NOMINA- NAVY NOMINATION OF PHILLIP E. LEE, JR., TO BE CAP- CAPTAIN. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED TAIN. NAVY NOMINATION OF GREGORY D. MITCHELL, TO BE IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PAUL D. HANSON CAPTAIN. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH THOMAS J. AN- AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL J. STIGLITZ, WHICH NOMI- NAVY NOMINATION OF THERESA H. DEWITT, TO BE DERSON AND ENDING WITH ALLAN R. WALTERS, WHICH NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- CAPTAIN. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH THOMAS J. 2011. 2011. LOPEZ AND ENDING WITH GREGORY D. ROWE, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CARMEN I. BOIS NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KYLE B. BECK- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND ENDING WITH BRENT B. HUTSON, WHICH NOMINA- MAN AND ENDING WITH TRACY A. VINCENT, WHICH NOMI- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 2, 2011. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RANDY L. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, 2011. CRYSEL AND ENDING WITH SUSAN M. HELLER, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER A. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 2011. ASSELTA AND ENDING WITH ERNST K. WALGE, WHICH PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 2, 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TIMOTHY A. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KATHERINE A. ACKERMAN AND ENDING WITH RANDALL J. WALKER, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, MCCABE AND ENDING WITH JAY M. STANDRING, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE 2011. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH REBECCA L. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 2, 2011. MAY 26, 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARK G. BEN- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANTHONY A. DUNAVENT AND ENDING WITH CHRISTINE C. RIVERA, TON AND ENDING WITH SCOTT W. THOMAS, WHICH NOMI- ARITA AND ENDING WITH JONATHAN P. WILCOX, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 2, 2011. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, JUNE 16, 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH THOMAS M. 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH HEATHER C. ADKINS AND ENDING WITH CHRISTOPHER T. SCHOLL, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RAYMOND W. BEASLEY AND ENDING WITH RUSSELL J. VERBY, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE BICHARD AND ENDING WITH EDWARD L. ZAWISLAK, NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, MAY 2, 2011. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PETER B. BELL MAY 26, 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KEVIN J. AND ENDING WITH ERIC A. WILLS, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KARLYNA L. D. BARTOL AND ENDING WITH BRUCE J. WEIDNER, WHICH WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ANDERSEN AND ENDING WITH TARA J. ZIEBER, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 2, 2011. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ERRIN P. ARM- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, 2011. STRONG AND ENDING WITH LYLE D. STUFFLE, WHICH 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SHANE A. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LYNN ACHESON BOWEN AND ENDING WITH WARREN D. WOLLIN II, WHICH PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 2, 2011. AND ENDING WITH JOHN M. ZUZICH, WHICH NOMINA- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BRIAN M. ACK- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 16, ERMAN AND ENDING WITH FRANK J. ZELENKA, WHICH IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, 2011. 2011. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATION OF ROGER S. THOMPSON, TO BE COMMANDER. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 2, 2011. IN THE COAST GUARD NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BRADLEY H. NAVY NOMINATION OF MONSERRAT JORDEN, TO BE BOYER AND ENDING WITH THOMAS J. VONKOLNITZ, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. COAST GUARD NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MI- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATION OF TIMOTHY W. GRASMICK, TO BE CHAEL J. PLUMLEY AND ENDING WITH MARIETTE C. OGG, AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE MAY 2, 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEANETTE D. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NAVY NOMINATION OF WILLIAM L. NOONEY, TO BE CAP- GROENEVELD AND ENDING WITH JOHN T. SCHOFIELD, MAY 2, 2011. TAIN. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE COAST GUARD NOMINATION OF KRISTIN L. CONVILLE, NAVY NOMINATION OF CALVIN B. SUFFRIDGE, TO BE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON TO BE LIEUTENANT. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. JUNE 9, 2011. COAST GUARD NOMINATION OF EDWARD L. LACY, TO NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ELIZABETH J. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DAVID A. ABER- BE LIEUTENANT. JACKSON AND ENDING WITH JOHN M. MIYAHARA, WHICH NATHY AND ENDING WITH JAMES G. ZOULIAS, WHICH COAST GUARD NOMINATION OF JASON M. BIGGAR, TO NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- BE LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 23, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, 2011. 2011. FOREIGN SERVICE NAVY NOMINATION OF JEFFREY R. MACRIS, TO BE CAP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KERTRECK V. TAIN. BROOKS AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL G. WHEELER, FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NAVY NOMINATION OF TOBY C. SWAIN, TO BE CAPTAIN. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAADIA LISA PORTER AND ENDING WITH MARA R. NAVY NOMINATION OF DANIEL J. HERNANDEZ, TO BE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON TEKACH-BALL, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY CAPTAIN. JUNE 9, 2011. THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RAYMOND R. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOHN A. ANDER- RECORD ON MAY 12, 2011. DELGADO III AND ENDING WITH STEVEN P. SOPKO, SON AND ENDING WITH BENJAMIN D. ZITTERE, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, MAY 26, 2011. 2011. MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL J. WALSH, UNITED STATES NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOHN S. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RYAN G. ARMY, TO BE A MEMBER AND PRESIDENT OF THE MIS- CRAWMER AND ENDING WITH JOSEPH A. RODRIGUEZ, BATCHELOR AND ENDING WITH CHRISTOPHER M. SYL- SISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE VESTER, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE REAR ADMIRAL JONATHAN W. BAILEY, NOAA, TO BE A AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. MAY 26, 2011. RECORD ON JUNE 9, 2011. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CLIFFORD W. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES M. BEL- PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE BEAN III AND ENDING WITH ANDREW D. STEWART, WHICH MONT AND ENDING WITH DAVID A. VONDRAK, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 26, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 9, WITH MARY J. W. CHOI AND ENDING WITH CHRISTOPHER 2011. 2011. P. MORRIS, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEVEN J. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH GREGORY A. THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL AVERETT AND ENDING WITH JOHN A. WATKINS, WHICH FRANCIOCH AND ENDING WITH WILLIAM J. YODER, RECORD ON JUNE 16, 2011.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:31 Feb 24, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 9801 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S30JN1.REC S30JN1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE Thursday, June 30, 2011 Daily Digest Senate A motion was entered to close further debate on Chamber Action the motion to proceed to consideration of the joint Routine Proceedings, pages S4243–S4308 resolution, and, in accordance with the provisions of Measures Introduced: Nineteen bills and three res- Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and olutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1305–1323, pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of and S. Res. 223–225. Pages S4291–92 Thursday, June 30, 2011, a vote on cloture will Measures Reported: occur at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. H.R. 2055, making appropriations for military Page S4305 construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- viding that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, July tember 30, 2012, with an amendment in the nature 1, 2011, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m., on Tues- of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 112–29) Page S4291 day, July 5, 2011, and that following any Leader re- marks, Senate resume consideration of the motion to Measures Passed: proceed to consideration of S.J. Res. 20. National Day of the American Cowboy: Com- Pages S4305–06 mittee on the Judiciary was discharged from further Finance Committee—Agreement: A unanimous- consideration of S. Res. 165, designating July 23, consent agreement was reached providing that the 2011, as ‘‘National Day of the American Cowboy’’, order with respect to the Committee on Finance of and the resolution was then agreed to. Page S4304 Wednesday, June 29, 2011, be vitiated. Page S4244 Honoring Admiral Thad Allen: Committee on Second Reading—Agreement: A unanimous-con- Commerce, Science, and Transportation was dis- sent agreement was reached providing that S. 1317 charged from further consideration of S. Res. 170, and S. 1323, be considered to have been read twice, honoring Admiral Thad Allen of the United States en bloc, and placed on the Calendar. Page S4305 Coast Guard (Ret.) for his lifetime of selfless com- mitment and exemplary service to the United States, Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- and the resolution was then agreed to. Page S4304 lowing nominations: Soil Science Society of America 75th Anniver- By a unanimous vote of 94 yeas (Vote No. EX. sary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 224, congratulating 104), David H. Petraeus, of New Hampshire, to be the Soil Science Society of America on its 75th anni- Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Pages S4255–68 versary. Pages S4304–05 Daniel M. Ashe, of Maryland, to be Director of Congratulating the University of South Caro- the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. lina Baseball Team: Senate agreed to S. Res. 225, Jenni Rane LeCompte, of the District of Colum- congratulating the University of South Carolina bia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. baseball team for its gritty and record-breaking pur- David S. Cohen, of Maryland, to be Under Sec- suit of back-to-back National Collegiate Athletic As- retary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes. sociation Division I Baseball National Champion- Major General Marilyn A. Quagliotti, USAF ships. Page S4305 (Ret.), of Virginia, to be Deputy Director for Supply Measures Considered: Reduction, Office of National Drug Control Policy. Limited Use of U.S. Armed Forces in Libya Res- Wilma Antoinette Lewis, of the District of Co- olution—Cloture: Senate began consideration of the lumbia, to be Judge for the District Court of the motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. Res. 20, Virgin Islands for a term of ten years. authorizing the limited use of the United States Thomas Gray Walker, of North Carolina, to be Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Libya. Page S4305 North Carolina for the term of four years. D716

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Felicia C. Adams, of Mississippi, to be United D. Brent Hardt, of Florida, to be Ambassador to States Attorney for the Northern District of Mis- the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. sissippi for the term of four years. Donald W. Koran, of California, to be Ambas- Alfred Cooper Lomax, of Missouri, to be United sador to the Republic of Rwanda. States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri Geeta Pasi, of New York, to be Ambassador to for the term of four years. the Republic of Djibouti. Charles F. Salina, of New York, to be United Timothy G. Massad, of Connecticut, to be an As- States Marshal for the Western District of New York sistant Secretary of the Treasury. for the term of four years. James Harold Thessin, of Virginia, to be Ambas- Ronald W. Sharpe, of the Virgin Islands, to be sador to the Republic of Paraguay. United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Lisa J. Kubiske, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to Islands for the term of four years. the Republic of Honduras. Robert William Mathieson, of Virginia, to be William Charles Ostendorff, of Virginia, to be a United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Virginia for the term of four years. the term of five years expiring June 30, 2016. Juan Mattos, Jr., of New Jersey, to be United Ryan C. Crocker, of Washington, Personal Rank States Marshal for the District of New Jersey for the of Career Ambassador, to be Ambassador to the Is- term of four years. lamic Republic of Afghanistan. Dereth Britt Glance, of New York, to be a Com- Michael H. Corbin, of California, to be Ambas- missioner on the part of the United States on the sador to the United Arab Emirates. International Joint Commission, United States and Jeanine E. Jackson, of Wyoming, to be Ambas- Canada. sador to the Republic of Malawi. Richard M. Moy, of Montana, to be a Commis- Matthew H. Tueller, of Utah, to be Ambassador sioner on the part of the United States on the Inter- to the State of Kuwait. national Joint Commission, United States and Can- Susan Laila Ziadeh, of Washington, to be Ambas- ada. sador to the State of Qatar. Major General Michael J. Walsh, United States Anne W. Patterson, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Army, to be a Member and President of the Mis- to the Arab Republic of Egypt. sissippi River Commission. (Prior to this action, 5 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. Committee on Environment and Public Works was 34 Army nominations in the rank of general. discharged from further consideration.) 8 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admi- Pages S4299–S4303, S4306–08 ral. Rear Admiral Jonathan W. Bailey, NOAA, to be a Member of the Mississippi River Commission. 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general. (Prior to this action, Committee on Environment 1 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- and Public Works was discharged from further con- tion nomination in the rank of admiral. sideration.) Page S4303, S4306 40 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. Lewis Alan Lukens, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast to the Republic of Senegal, and to serve concurrently Guard, Foreign Service, and Navy. and without additional compensation as Ambassador Pages S4299–S4303, S4306–08 to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. Routine list in the Public Health Service. (Prior Ariel Pablos-Mendez, of New York, to be an As- to this action, Committee on Health, Education, sistant Administrator of the United States Agency Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further for International Development. consideration.) Page S4303 Richard C. Howorth, of Mississippi, to be a Mem- Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- ber of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley lowing nominations: Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2015. Deborah A. P. Hersman, of Virginia, to be Chair- Kenneth J. Fairfax, of Kentucky, to be Ambas- man of the National Transportation Safety Board for sador to the Republic of Kazakhstan. a term of two years. George Lamar Beck, Jr., of Alabama, to be United Thomas Charles Krajeski, of Virginia, to be Am- States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama bassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain. for the term of four years. Robert A. Mandell, of Florida, to be Ambassador David L. McNulty, of New York, to be United to Luxembourg. States Marshal for the Northern District of New A routine list in the National Oceanic and At- York for the term of four years. mospheric Administration. Page S4306

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NATIVE CULTURE, LANGUAGE, AND lala Sioux Tribe, Kyle, South Dakota; and Jessica ACCESS FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOLS ACT Imotichey, Chickasaw Nation, Washington, D.C. Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine S. 1262, to improve Indian edu- FINANCIAL FRAUD ENFORCEMENT TASK cation, after receiving testimony from William Men- FORCE OVERSIGHT doza, Acting Director, White House Initiative for Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Admin- Tribal Colleges and Universities, Department of istrative Oversight and the Courts concluded an Education; Keith Moore, Director, Bureau of Indian oversight hearing to examine the Financial Fraud Education, Department of the Interior; Cedric Crom- Enforcement Task Force, including S. 890, to estab- well, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Mashpee, Massa- lish the supplemental fraud fighting account, after chusetts, on behalf of the United South and Eastern receiving testimony from B. Todd Jones, United Tribes, Inc.; Scott Russell, National Congress of States Attorney, District of Minnesota, Chairman, American Indians (NCAI), Crow Agency, Montana; Attorney General’s Advisory Committee, and Robb Amy Bowers, Native American Rights Fund Adkins, Executive Director, Financial Fraud Enforce- (NARF), Boulder, Colorado; Dayna Brave Eagle, Og- ment Task Force, both of the Department of Justice. h House of Representatives S. 349, to designate the facility of the United Chamber Action States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge The House was not in session today. The House Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as the ‘‘Marine Sgt. Jer- is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 1, emy E. Murray Post Office’’. Signed on June 29, 2011 in pro forma session. 2011. (Public Law 112–22) S. 655, to designate the facility of the United Committee Meetings States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street No hearings were held. in Cary, Mississippi, as the ‘‘Spencer Byrd Powers, Jr. Post Office’’. Signed on June 29, 2011. (Public Joint Meetings Law 112–23) No joint committee meetings were held. f f COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, NEW PUBLIC LAWS JULY 1, 2011 (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D699) (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) H.R. 2279, to amend the Internal Revenue Code Senate of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure au- No meetings/hearings scheduled. thority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the House airport improvement program. Signed on June 29, No hearings are scheduled. 2011. (Public Law 112–21)

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Friday, July 1 10 a.m., Friday, July 1

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Friday: The House will meet in pro forma session. session at 10 a.m.

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