H144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2011 Mr. Landry, Mr. Southerland, Mr. Denham, Whereas , a native (10) when adjourning today, shall do so out and Mr. Lankford. who was 63 years old, began his professional of respect to the victims of this attack. Mr. HENSARLING (during the read- career as a bailiff in 1972, was appointed to b 1010 ing). Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous the Federal bench in 1991, and became chief judge for the District of in 2006, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- consent that the resolution be consid- was a devoted husband to his wife Maureen, ered as read and printed in the RECORD. ant to the order of the House of today, father to his 3 sons, and grandfather to his 5 the resolution shall be debatable for 6 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. grandchildren; EMERSON). Is there objection to the re- Whereas Phyllis Schneck, a proud mother hours equally divided and controlled by quest of the gentleman from Texas? of 3, grandmother of 7, and great-grand- the majority leader and the minority Mr. PASTOR. I object. I would like mother from New Jersey, was spending the leader or their designees. to have the resolution read, if possible. winter in Arizona, and was a 79-year-old The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objec- church volunteer and New York Giants fan; CANTOR) and the gentleman from Ari- tion is heard. Whereas Dorwan Stoddard, a 76-year-old zona (Mr. PASTOR) each will control 3 The Clerk will report the resolution. retired construction worker and volunteer at hours. Mr. PASTOR. I withdraw the objec- the Mountain Avenue Church of Christ, is The Chair recognizes the gentleman credited with shielding his wife Mavy, a tion. longtime friend whom he married while they from Virginia. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there were in their 60s, who was also injured in the Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I objection to the request of the gen- shooting; yield 1 minute to the Speaker of the tleman from Texas? Whereas Gabriel Matthew Zimmerman, House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. There was no objection. who was 30 years old and engaged to be mar- BOEHNER). The resolution was agreed to. ried, served as Director of Community Out- Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker and A motion to reconsider was laid on reach to Representative Gabrielle , my colleagues, today we are called the table. and was a social worker before serving with here to mourn. Representative Giffords; f Whereas Representative Gabrielle Giffords An unspeakable act of violence has EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE was a target of this attack, and remains in taken six innocent lives, and left sev- REGARDING ARIZONA SHOOTING critical condition at an Arizona hospital; eral more—including our colleague, GABRIELLE GIFFORDS—battling for Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I ask Whereas 13 others were also wounded in the shooting, including and Pam- theirs. These are difficult hours for our unanimous consent that it shall be in ela Simon, both staffers to Representative country. order at any time on the legislative Giffords; and Among the fallen is Gabe Zimmer- day of January 12, 2011, to consider in Whereas several individuals, including Pa- man, a member of Congresswoman GIF- the House without intervention of any tricia Maisch, Army Col. Bill Badger (Re- FORDS’ staff—a public servant of the point of order a resolution relating to tired), who was also wounded in the shoot- highest caliber—one of our own. Even recent events in Tucson, Arizona, if of- ing, Roger Sulzgeber, Joseph Zimudio, and in our shock, we are composed and de- fered by the Speaker or his designee; Daniel Hernandez, Jr., helped apprehend the termined to fulfill our calling to rep- such resolution shall be debatable for gunman and assist the injured, thereby risk- ing their lives for the safety of others, and resent our constituents. This is the 6 hours equally divided and controlled should be commended for their bravery: Now, great cause for which Gabe gave his by the majority leader and the minor- therefore, be it life. ity leader or their respective designees; Resolved, That the House of Representa- Like us, Gabe swore an oath to up- and tives— the previous question shall be consid- hold and defend the Constitution. At (1) condemns in the strongest possible the time of the attack, he was engaged ered as ordered on such resolution and terms the horrific attack which occurred at any preamble thereto to final adoption the ‘‘Congress on your Corner’’ event hosted in the most simple and direct of demo- without intervening motion. by Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tuc- cratic rituals: listening to the people, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there son, Arizona, on , 2011; listening to his neighbors. objection to the request of the gen- (2) offers its heartfelt condolences to the The brutality that shattered Satur- tleman from Virginia? families, friends, and loved ones of those who day morning’s calm was devastating, There was no objection. were killed in that attack; but brief. Bravery and quick thinking Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, pur- (3) expresses its hope for the rapid and prevented a larger massacre, turning complete recovery of those wounded in the suant to the order of the House of innocent bystanders into heroes. shooting; The service and skill of first respond- today, I offer a resolution (H. Res. 32) (4) honors the memory of Christina Taylor expressing the sense of the House of Green, Dorothy Morris, John Roll, Phyllis ers and medical professionals saved Representatives with respect to the Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, and Gabriel Zim- lives. Law enforcement officials are tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on merman; working to ensure swift justice. Look January 8, 2011, and ask for its imme- (5) applauds the bravery and quick think- to Tucson right now, and you will be diate consideration in the House. ing exhibited by those individuals who pre- reminded that America’s most plenti- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- vented the gunman from potentially taking ful source of wealth and strength is her more lives and helped to save those who had people. lows: been wounded; We are so thankful GABBY is still H. RES. 32 (6) recognizes the service of the first re- Whereas on January 8, 2011, an armed gun- sponders who raced to the scene and the with us. We are so thankful that two of man opened fire at a ‘‘Congress on your Cor- health care professionals who tended to the her staffers who were also wounded— ner’’ event hosted by Representative victims once they reached the hospital, Ron Barber and Pam Simon—are still Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, kill- whose service and skill saved lives; with us as well. ing 6 and wounding at least 14 others; (7) reaffirms the bedrock principle of In her stead, GABBY’s staff has Whereas Christina Taylor Green, Dorothy American democracy and representative gov- pressed on, opening for business Mon- Morris, John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan ernment, which is memorialized in the First day morning right on schedule. The Stoddard, and Gabriel Zimmerman lost their Amendment of the Constitution and which men and women who faithfully serve lives in this attack; Representative Gabrielle Giffords herself Whereas Christina Taylor Green, the 9- read in the Hall of the House of Representa- the people of Arizona’s 8th Congres- year-old daughter of John and Roxanna tives on January 6, 2011, of ‘‘the right of the sional District have signaled that no Green, was born on September 11, 2001, and people peaceably to assemble, and to peti- act—no matter how heinous—will stop was a third grader with an avid interest in tion the Government for a redress of griev- us from doing our duty and being government who was recently elected to the ances’’; among the people we serve. student council at Mesa Verde Elementary (8) stands firm in its belief in a democracy To all of the dedicated professionals School; in which all can participate and in which in- that we rely on to make this institu- Whereas Dorothy Morris, who was 76 years timidation and threats of violence cannot si- tion work, to each of you: thank you old, attended the January 8 event with lence the voices of any American; George, her husband of over 50 years with (9) honors the service and leadership of for what you do. And to GABBY’s staff— whom she had 2 daughters, and who was also Representative Gabrielle Giffords, a distin- and their families: please know that critically injured as he tried to shield her guished member of this House, as she coura- our hearts and prayers go out to each from the shooting; geously fights to recover; and of you.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:14 Jan 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12JA7.002 H12JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE January 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H145 This body has yet to fully register I think the resolution in its descrip- lives. We also pay tribute to the skilled the magnitude of this tragedy. We feel tion of what happened and the context professionals at Arizona’s University a litany of unwanted emotions no reso- with which it happened is an excellent Medical Center, whose role is ongoing lution could possibly capture. resolution; and I hope people will read in healing the victims of this tragedy. We know that we gather here without it, pray over it, and be grateful that we Tonight, the distinction of party. The needs of this have this opportunity to comment on community joins with Tucson, the institution have always risen above it. State of Arizona and, indeed, the entire partisanship. And what this institution Today, we will say many prayers for Nation to acknowledge together Satur- needs right now is strength—holy, up- our country and for the victims of this day’s tragedy. Appropriately, this re- lifting strength. The strength to grieve horrific event. We think of our col- membrance is called ‘‘Together we with the families of the fallen, to pray league, Congresswoman GABBY GIF- thrive: Tucson and America.’’ for the wounded, and to chart a way FORDS, fighting to recover, and the 14 ‘‘Together we thrive: Tucson and forward, no matter how painful and dif- others who were injured and remember America’’ will be an opportunity to ficult it may be. the six who were killed. Their names grieve, and it will be a demonstration Today it is not ceremony, but trag- are mentioned, and they are described of our strength: a strength in commu- edy that stirs us to renew our commit- in the resolution. The Speaker has nity—a strength in community that ment to faithfully fulfill our oath of of- mentioned their names, but I think ac- was demonstrated last Saturday, a fice. Let us not let this inhuman act knowledging them bears repetition. strength in community there that is frighten us into doing otherwise. How do you explain the death of 9- ongoing. Tucson demonstrated its The free exchange of ideas is the life- year-old Christina Taylor Green who strength on Saturday when the city blood of our democracy, as prescribed had recently been elected to the stu- was full of heroes—ordinary citizens, by the First Amendment, that beacon dent council in her school, Mesa Verde victims, first responders—coming to- of free expression Congresswoman GIF- Elementary School, and the unbearable gether in the spirit of community. FORDS recited in this well just days grief of John and Roxanna Green? Madam Speaker, our colleague Con- ago. Again, we pray for them and will carry gresswoman GIFFORDS was the primary These rights have not been handed Christina as an inspiration in our target of this cowardly act; and as she down by dictate; they have been pre- recovers, we honor her as a brilliant served and protected through genera- hearts. and courageous . tions of hard sacrifice and commit- Dorothy Morris was married for more She has brought to Congress an ment. We will continue that unfinished than 50 years to her high school sweet- invigoration—the thinking of a new work. heart and was the mother of two. We will do it for Christina Taylor Federal Judge John Roll had just generation of national leaders. As a Green, Dorothy Morris, Phyllis come from mass, which he attended businesswoman and State legislator, Schneck, and Dorwan Stoddard, ordi- every day. she came to Congress full of ideas, and nary citizens who died participating in Phyllis Schneck, mother of three, we will long continue to be blessed by their democracy. And we will do it for grandmother of seven, and a great- them. I look forward to when she is Judge John Roll. And we will do it for grandmother. And I know that the New present with us on the floor. She has Gabe Zimmerman. And we will do it Yorkers like to hear she was a Giants spoken out courageously and led boldly for—and God willing, with—GABRIELLE fan, snowbird in Arizona carrying that when the times have demanded it. It is especially tragic that those who GIFFORDS. dedication west. Our hearts are broken, but our spirit Dorwan Stoddard died shielding his lost their lives and those who were is not. This is a time for the House to wife, Mavy. Shielding his wife, Mavy. wounded had come together, as the res- lock arms in prayer for those fallen And as has been mentioned in the olution presents, to participate in an and the wounded, and in resolve to resolution, and we have mourned, Con- activity that reflects the best of our carry on the dialogue of democracy. gresswoman ’ director democratic tradition—a Representa- We may not yet have all the answers, of community outreach, Gabriel Mat- tive of the people, of GABBY GIFFORDS but we already have the answer that thew Zimmerman. One of his col- and her staff hearing directly from the matters most: that we are Americans, leagues, his coworker, said: ‘‘Gabe men and women she represents. and together we will make it through helped people for a living.’’ American democracy is founded on this difficult period. We will have the As we honor the heroes who risked our commitment to a contest of ideas, last word. their lives to protect others, among not violence. Political disagreement God bless this House. God bless this them some who were injured, Patricia and dissent must never violate our Na- Congress. And God bless America. Maisch, for one, who grabbed the full tion’s values, as expressed in the Con- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam magazine of ammunition from the kill- stitution, of free expression, speech and Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the minor- er as he attempted to reload. Just peaceful assembly. GABBY spoke to ity leader, Ms. PELOSI. think of how many more we could have that right here from the floor last Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I lost. week. thank the gentleman for yielding, and Roger Sulzgeber and Joseph Zimudio In this hour of anguish, we seek a re- extend my condolences to him, Mr. tackled and subdued the suspect. Imag- newed commitment to hope, to civil- PASTOR, the senior member of the Ari- ine the courage. ity, to peace among the American peo- zona delegation, and to all of the mem- ple. In many of our churches, we sing b 1020 bers of the Arizona delegation. on Sunday and on other days of the Madam Speaker, I am saddened, And Daniel Hernandez, Jr., 20 years week: let there be peace on Earth, and greatly saddened, to join the Speaker old—an intern who had just been on the let it begin, not just with us but with of the House, Mr. BOEHNER, in coming job for 4 days. When he heard gunshots, me—with each of us, within each of us. together in sadness today to share our he ran toward them—he ran toward In speaking as one House today, com- prayers and indeed our hopes for those them—and attended to Congresswoman ing together in peace, we offer our who have lost so much because of the GIFFORDS, helping to staunch her thoughts and support, our prayers for tragedy in Arizona involving our col- bleeding with his own hands. the health of our colleague, Congress- league, Congresswoman GABBY GIF- We pray for the recovery of other woman GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, and for FORDS, her staff, and innocent bystand- members of Congresswoman GIFFORDS’ all of the injured. We share the stories ers. staff—Ron Barber, Pam Simon. We of the heroes of this tragedy and mourn Words are inadequate at a time like commend Pia Carusone and the entire those who perished. Let their actions this, but I hope it is a comfort to those GIFFORDS staff for carrying on. and their memories be a blessing to our who have lost loved ones or who were Those heroes at the scene were joined country. injured on Saturday that so many peo- by first responders from county and We don’t know why God saw this to ple mourn the losses but also pray for municipalities, arriving just 3 minutes be necessary, but let this be something the survivors and care for them at this after the first 911 call, who performed that we cherish as an opportunity as very difficult time. excellently, and in doing so, saved we mourn the heartbreaking horror of

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That is what Congress- this resolution remind us of the urgent I would also like to add my thanks to woman GIFFORDS was doing. need to uphold our democratic values, the brave law enforcement that has We do not know, of course, the spe- to treat one another with courtesy and helped our Nation over the last several cific motive which led the perpetrator with respect, and to act as Congress- days and every day—the law enforce- of this crime to act, nor can we draw woman GIFFORDS has always done and ment under the directorship of Direc- conclusions as to specific causes, but it always will do—in a manner that re- tor Mueller of the FBI, the local law seems to me it is a time for us to re- flects the best of American leadership. enforcement in Arizona and, from our flect on the heightened anger being As our thoughts and prayers go out perspective, most especially, the Cap- projected on our public debate and the to the families of all who were affected, itol Police, the Office of the Sergeant daily denigration of those with whom I want to call special attention to Com- at Arms and the Sergeant at Arms, we disagree. And it is appropriate, mander, Navy Captain , himself—for the tremendous job that therefore, that the wrenching, shock- GABBY’s husband, who has been a they are undergoing each and every ing, senseless violence of that day com- source of strength to all of us in this minute as we try and cope with this pel us to reflect on our own responsi- difficult time. We pray for him. We tragedy. bility to temper our words and respect thank him for his and GABBY’s service Madam Speaker, this resolution af- those with whom we disagree, lest the to our country. God truly blessed firms the point all of us want to make. failure to do so give incitement to the America with their leadership, with Our hearts are heavy. We mourn with angriest and most unstable among us. their service, and with their love for the victims, and I urge my colleagues Let us speak for our neighbors in a each other. to support it. spirit of unity, not a false and shallow Mr. CANTOR. I yield myself such unity, not a unity that wishes away b 1030 time as I may consume. our differences or our discords, but a Madam Speaker, this week, most Madam Speaker, I yield the balance unity founded on our reverence for our Members of the House will gather of my time to the gentleman from Ari- democracy’s most precious, most frag- briefly here in Washington, but our zona (Mr. FLAKE), and I ask unanimous ile gift—its power to resolve without hearts and spirits will be in Arizona. consent that he be permitted to control violence our weightiest questions. The unspeakable tragedy in Tucson that time. In a much darker time than ours, last Saturday came as a complete The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without from the edge of a great war, President Lincoln addressed these words to the shock, casting a pall over the entire objection, the gentleman from Arizona men and women whom, even in the Nation. will control the time. With this resolution, we join 300 mil- There was no objection. war’s depths, he refused to see as any- lion Americans and millions of others Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam thing other than his fellow Americans. around the world in showing our soli- Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gen- He said this: ‘‘We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. darity with Congresswoman GIFFORDS tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER). Though passion may have strained, it and the rest of the victims. GABBY Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman must not break our bonds of affection.’’ serves Arizona’s Eighth District with from Arizona for yielding. Madam Speaker, this week, we pause There are, in every society and in distinction and thoughtful leadership, every culture and every nation, those and we are all praying for her speedy the work of the House to mourn the lost lives of six of our fellow citizens— who reflect that creed, but if we love recovery. our country, if we honor our oath to Saturday’s cowardly crime was more one of those born on that day of trag- edy and carnage when thousands were country, Constitution, and to our Na- than just an attack on dozens of inno- tion of laws, we must live by those cent Americans at a grocery store. It slain in an equally indiscriminate, hei- nous act of hate—citizens shot dead on words. There is, perhaps, nothing we was an attack on the very essence of can do that will prevent the mindless Saturday in Tucson in pursuit of the democracy and representative govern- violence committed by the few, but we ‘‘right to peaceably assemble,’’ the ment—an assault on the open exchange can and must appeal to the best in- amendment which GABBY GIFFORDS of ideas between legislators and the stincts of the many. people to whom they are accountable. read on this floor. We come as well to To the families of the fallen, we ex- This resolution honors the memory honor those who risked their lives to tend our sympathy. To the survivors, of Christina Taylor Green, Dorothy save others, to pray for the lives of the we extend our prayers for a full and Morris, Judge John Roll, Phyllis wounded, and to pray for our colleague speedy recovery. And to our colleague, and friend, Congresswoman GABRIELLE Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, and Ga- to our beloved colleague, GABBY, we ex- briel Zimmerman. The slain represent GIFFORDS. tend our love and our hopes for her a broad cross-section of the American Today, this temple of representative early return to the Chamber and our public—young and old; men, women democracy is a sadder place. But Con- ranks. and child; friends, brothers, sisters, and gresswoman GIFFORDS’ intelligence and All of us in this time have come to- children. They will be missed but not her toughness, her public spirit and her gether, reached out to one another, forgotten. charm will, God willing, and with the comforted one another, and lifted one This inexplicable crime reminds us extraordinary medical care she is re- another up. May that sentiment not that there is evil in the world. Yet, as ceiving, soon return to this body and pass quickly from this body or from we look for light in a thicket of dark- again be a practitioner and a model for this country. ness, our Nation has drawn inspiration the principles of civil debate and Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, I yield from the bravery and quick thinking thoughtful deliberation on which this myself such time as I may consume. displayed by the heroes on the scene. temple is founded. I want to thank Speaker BOEHNER Were it not for their efforts, there like- Congresswoman GIFFORDS was at- and the leadership on both sides of the ly would have been many more victims. tacked doing the work that is the heart aisle for bringing this resolution to the The outpouring of support, prayer, of democracy, as has been so elo- floor. This is indeed Congress at its and solidarity also reminds us that quently observed by our Speaker, Mr. best. America is a country of compassion, BOEHNER: Listening to her neighbors, None of us will ever forget the feeling community, and empathy. We will listening to those who sent her here to we had when we heard the news of the stand with the victims and their fami- Washington to reflect their views. shooting last Saturday—one of the vic- lies, and pray and mourn with them as Each one of us have done that work. tims which was our dear friend and col- they cope with this horrific tragedy. Each one of us has come back bearing league, GABBY GIFFORDS. A few hours

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I thank that I have known GABBY GIFFORDS the turmoil and the anguish of the oc- the gentleman from Arizona. there has never been one unkind or ac- casion, there were audible expressions Shakespeare tells us in Othello that rimonious or even terse word passed of joy and relief around that room and when Iago whispers mistruths in the between us. around the country when Dr. Rhee an- ear of Othello, something beautiful GABBY GIFFORDS is a precious, warm, nounced that GABBY could listen and dies. caring, decent human being whose warmth and charm touched the hearts respond. GABBY’s progress over the past b 1040 few days has been measured in much of all who know her. And the testi- the same manner—the squeeze of a Something beautiful died in Tucson, mony of her life and work is proof that hand, the raising of two fingers, a Arizona, this past Saturday. People true tolerance is not in pretending that thumbs-up sign, each gesture letting us who came to an event, to hear their we have no differences; it is being kind know that she hears, that she is listen- congresswoman speak—one little girl, 9 and decent to each other in spite of ing and responding. These traits, lis- years old—all beautiful, all celebrating those differences. tening and responding, have defined the great beauty and majesty of our de- And it strikes me as more than a GABBY GIFFORDS’ career as a legislator. mocracy, passed on that day. poignant coincidence that only days Let me give but one example borne of Who knows what mistruths were before the tragedy, we all listened to another tragedy just 10 months ago. bouncing around in the head of the as- GABBY GIFFORDS as she stood at this Longtime Arizonan Bob Krentz, known sassin. Who could know that? But very podium and read the words of the to provide assistance to those he found something beautiful died. Democracy Constitution’s First Amendment, in need, was murdered on his ranch died just a little that day. which protects the right of the people near Arizona’s southern border. Farm- But beauty has a way of coming to peaceably assemble. ers and ranchers in Arizona were un- back. It resides in people like And then only days later, Madam Speaker, as she was exercising that derstandably alarmed. GABBY listened GABRIELLE GIFFORDS. She epitomizes and responded. Over and over she con- all that is good and rich about serving right and faithfully doing her job as a Member of the , tacted and visited those affected, reas- in the United States Congress. From one bereft of heart, human compassion, suring them that help was on its way. her very demeanor, to her gracious- and respect for innocent human life She convened monthly conference calls ness, to the way she carried herself in mindlessly shattered her life and the for the farming and ranching commu- committee, with her legislation, and how she held forth with her constitu- lives of so many others around her. nities involving the Border Patrol, Im- Madam Speaker, the last words I had migration and Customs Enforcement, ents in an accountable manner that with GABBY GIFFORDS were spoken not the Justice Department and other Fed- has become so much a fabric of our de- mocracy—our Congress on the Corner. 10 feet from this podium when we ex- eral agencies, each month broadening changed simple but genuine and heart- the circle to include more stake- She truly is a beautiful person. And that beauty had others responding that felt words and best wishes for the new holders. year and the new Congress. And, We learned of her efforts in delega- day with acts of heroism that have al- ready been recounted on this floor. And Madam Speaker, I will tell you that tion meetings here in Washington, when I heard the news of this tragedy where she enlisted additional support. that beauty lies with her husband by her side and with the fervent prayers of and the false report that GABBY had Last August, much as a result of died, I felt such an overwhelming sense GABBY’s persistent efforts, the Con- a Nation in hope, knowing and feeling confident that she will return from this of grief in my soul to think that those gress acted, providing unprecedented were the last words that I would ever resources to improve security in the awful incident and be back here with us gracing us with her beauty and dig- speak to her. area. GABBY listened, she responded, And it was a reminder to me, Madam nity and vision and purpose. and, in the end, Congress responded as Speaker, of the brevity and precious- One of her last remarks, in speaking well. ness of human life and freedom and to Mr. , director of the We are responding here today by giv- just how important it really is for each Harvard Institute of Politics, was to ing thanks for the service of Federal of us to seize every moment and to say, I would love to talk about what we Judge John Roll and Gabe Zimmerman speak kind and loving words to each can do to promote centrism and mod- for the public service they have ren- other while we still can. dered. We are responding today by rec- eration. I think we need to figure out So, Madam Speaker, it is my prayer ognizing the heroic lifesaving efforts of how to tone down our rhetoric and the that God would comfort the Giffords people like Daniel Hernandez, who de- partisanship that exists here. family and all of the victims of this livered aid to Congresswoman GIF- Mr. FLAKE. I yield such time as he horrible tragedy and hold them closely FORDS; to those who tackled the gun- may consume to the gentleman from in His arms as only He can, and that He man; to Dorwan Stoddard, who shield- Arizona (Mr. FRANKS). would some day very soon return a ed his wife from the gunfire, selflessly Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. I thank the smiling GABBY GIFFORDS to this Cham- giving his own life that she might live. gentleman. ber and to all of us, as clear eyed and We are responding today by joining Madam Speaker, the tragedy this as whole as when she left us. John and Roxanna Green in mourning week in Arizona has been a reminder to Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I yield my- the loss of their 9-year-old daughter, all of us of the brevity and delicate na- self such time as I may consume. Christina, as well as the friends and ture of this earthly life. It is my prayer (Mr. PASTOR of Arizona asked and families of Dorothy Morris and Phyllis this morning that God would grant all was given permission to revise and ex- Schneck. of the victims named in this resolu- tend his remarks.) We in the Arizona delegation are tion, as well as the grieving families Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I also join proud of the wonderful State that we, and loved ones who are mourning the my colleague from Arizona, JEFF together with more than 6 million of loss of the six precious lives that were FLAKE, in thanking the leadership in our friends and neighbors, call home. taken that day, the comfort, the peace, bringing this resolution here this Arizona is defined not by the actions of and the restoration that only He can morning. I also want to recognize that a lone crazed gunman, but by the her- give. Representative GIFFORDS’ staff is in oism and bravery of those who left us Madam Speaker, it happens that the the gallery with us this morning. So we on Saturday and those, like our friend only one of those victims that I knew want to wish them the best. and colleague, GABBY GIFFORDS, who well personally was our own GABBY Madam Speaker, it is with great sad- will continue to lead us in the future. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, GABBY and ness I rise today to pay tribute to six Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- I are from different parties. And on innocent and precious Arizonans who, ance of my time. past and happier days, many in Arizona while participating in a public event Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam would often joke about the differences designated to strengthen our democ- Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the leader in our politics. racy, so tragically lost their lives in a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:41 Jan 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.008 H12JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2011 senseless act of violence last Saturday. Finally, Judge Roll had been working say in this Republic. Indeed, they be- I also want to pay tribute to those 14 with GABBY and several of us in the came victims while exercising a funda- Arizonans, including our dedicated and delegation for the past several months mental right that has served as a back- beloved colleague, and my personal trying to make the courts in Arizona bone of this country since its founding, friend, GABBY GIFFORDS, who were more efficient and more responsive to a right our Nation’s Founders sac- wounded. both the victim and the accused. I rificed so dearly for, just as the victims These Americans, all dedicated to knew him to be a fair, dedicated, this last Saturday have tragically also freedom and all loving their country so charming, professional, and loyal per- sacrificed for. much that they chose to use their Sat- son. He loved his family; he loved his We are stunned by the tragedy, but urday morning to participate in a pub- profession; he loved his job, his com- we remain resolute in our commitment lic event to make their government munity, and his country. Arizona and to assemble peacefully, engage civilly better, are recovering at different the Nation will be a different place in the types of discourse that are fun- paces and with unique and different without him. damental to maintaining this Republic. needs. The city of Tucson, Pima Coun- Again, I am encouraged by the re- Although words may not sufficiently ty, and the entire State of Arizona ports concerning all the wounded. capture the sorrow and grief we are ex- stand poised to assist and welcome These individuals are the perfect exam- periencing, particularly in Arizona, these brave heroes back to our commu- ple of the strength of Arizonans and all Joyce and I send our thoughts, our nities once they have recovered. Americans. They will recover, we pray, prayers to GABBY; Mark; Roxanna and GABBY continues to fight, literally and they will not shy from continuing John Green, the parents of little Chris- fight, every minute for her life. And we to serve their community. tina Taylor Green; and the loved ones are all reaching toward our God in This is most true for GABBY. GABBY is of Judge Roll, Dorwan Stoddard, Doro- prayer, contemplation, and silent whis- a special person among us here in Con- thy Morris, Gabe Zimmerman, Phyllis pers in our unified effort to bring about gress. We all know that. We all love her Schneck, the community of Tucson and her quick recovery and return to us pragmatism, her bipartisanship, her southern Arizona, all Arizona, this Na- here in this House of Representatives. willingness to learn, her dedication to tion. Our hearts are heavy, but our Those who perished—Phyllis give, her compassion for her job and for prayers are with all of you. Schneck, Dorothy Morris, Gabe Zim- each of us, and her spirit to continue Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speak- merman, Christina Taylor Green, striving to make the Eighth Congres- er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman Dorwin Stoddard, and John Roll—will sional District of Arizona and America from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given be missed by their families, their col- a better place to live and work. permission to revise and extend his re- leagues, their friends, and all Arizo- Hopefully, it won’t be much longer marks.) until we see her here, her smiling face nans. Mr. KUCINICH. We are one as we pay with us again, doing what she loves, b 1050 tribute to Congresswoman GIFFORDS and working hard for the people of our Phyllis Schneck was described by her and all the other victims of violence in country. Tucson. Our gathering reflects the New Jersey hometown paper as a life- Our prayers go to GABBY, all the vic- truth of America’s first motto, which long conservative, yet she was there to tims, and the families of the deceased. is above this Chamber, E Pluribus see GABBY because she admired her. I reserve the balance of my time. Unum—Out of Many, We Are One. This is a perfect example of someone Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield It is vital that we acknowledge our who wanted to step beyond the current such time as he may consume to the oneness, not just as a Congress, but as vitriol in modern-day politics and gentleman from Arizona (Mr. a Nation and as a world. In that appre- bring us together. SCHWEIKERT). ciation for oneness, we find human Dorothy Morris was married to a Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, it is sympathy, compassion, and love. It is former Marine Corps pilot, who was with a heavy heart that I come to the an awareness of the imperative of also wounded and recovering. We all floor today to offer these thoughts on human unity which can bring us to the know the patriotism and love of coun- this tragic event this past Saturday threshold of understanding our power try every spouse of a marine exhibits, outside Tucson that took the lives of to bring an end to the violence which is and she was no exception. John M. Roll, Christina Taylor Green, consuming our loved ones. It is an Gabe Zimmerman was one of us. A Dorwan Stoddard, Dorothy Morris, awareness of the imperative of human dedicated staff member to GABBY, it is Gabe Zimmerman, and Phyllis unity which can help us to create a said that he literally lived to serve his Schneck, and gravely injured our col- new America where the omnipresence community. Sadly, he perished, but he league, Congresswoman GABBY GIF- of violence is understood as a challenge perished fulfilling his calling and doing FORDS. to be met, not as an unyielding truth what he loved—helping the people of It was just last week that my wife of the human condition to be accepted. his town. and I had the opportunity to visit with Our hearts are open now as we recog- Christina Taylor Green was just GABBY in Statuary Hall before the cer- nize the victims. So let us be open to a starting her political career. She had emonial swearing in. And as so many of new direction, where we in this Nation just been elected to her school’s stu- you know, our interactions with her can take an organized approach to deal dent council and wanted to come see it were gracious, energetic, and she was with the causes of violence, not just done at the highest level. She wanted willing to help us as we were setting up the effects. We are one with our sister, to see a pro, so she came to see GABBY. our freshman office. We took a few Congresswoman GIFFORDS, and all the She was a special little girl who kept photos. We talked about ways we could other victims. Let us continue to be reaching for the stars in politics, work together, and of course we en- one with each other as we struggle to dance, baseball, and whatever her heart gaged in the banter and teasing of Ari- bring light to this moment of darkness. desired. zona’s favorite rivalry, ASU versus U Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Dorwan Stoddard died shielding his of A. minutes to the gentleman from Ari- wife, who was also wounded but ex- GABBY takes enormous pride in the zona (Mr. QUAYLE). pected to recover. Following their reg- job in representing the communities of ular Saturday outing, Dorwan brought southern Arizona. And my wife and I b 1100 his wife, Mavy, to GABBY because re- send our thoughts and prayers to Mark Mr. QUAYLE. I thank the gentleman portedly she wanted to tell GABBY what during this difficult time. We deeply from Arizona for yielding. a good job she was doing. High school appreciate the gift Mark generously Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support sweethearts who were reconnected shares with all of us here in Wash- of House Resolution 32 and to honor after many years apart, they were a ington and back in Arizona. the victims of the senseless act of vio- pillar of their church community. And It is also important not to forget the lence that took place in Tucson on Sat- we know Mavy will continue on, sad- individuals who lost their lives or who urday. All Arizonans and all Americans dened and burdened, but hopefully not were injured while they were exercising mourn the six souls that lost their broken. their right to participate and have a lives. They will never be forgotten.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:14 Jan 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.010 H12JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE January 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H149 They were model citizens, actively that GABBY sent to me, she wrote her Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speak- engaged in their community and with best wishes for a joyful new year and er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman their government, just chatting with continued writing that we will have from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE). their Representative on a Saturday our work cut out for us. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise morning. The new year is now far, far less joy- today to honor and offer prayers for Mr. Speaker, peaceful discourse and ful. So our hope in the prayer we are my friend and colleague, Congress- participation is a precious part of our sending with love to GABBY and to woman GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, her staff society and one of the things that Mark is that GABBY will be able to join and all the victims of the tragic and makes our country great. We must not us as we take on the work cut out for senseless shooting in Tucson. allow an act of violence to inhibit the us to which, GABBY, you have devoted She is a brilliant and caring public free exchange of thoughts and con- your whole self so fully. servant. She loves this country as all cerns. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, let me just Members of Congress do. The six that lost their lives died be- say how nice it is to have you presiding At times like these, words are always cause they loved America. They want- and another Arizonan controlling time inadequate to express the full extent of ed to be involved in the process. In re- on that side and so many in the delega- our grief. What we can do is pray, re- cent days, we have heard their inspir- tion here today. We are a close delega- flect, and seek to gain some meaning- ing stories from family and friends. We tion. ful perspective from this time of great shouldn’t have to wonder what the fu- I yield such time as he may consume sorrow. ture had in store for them. They are to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Mr. Speaker, this terrible act, what- ever the cause, does violence to the the friends, neighbors, and colleagues GOSAR). that our communities depend upon. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I stand democratic principles our country was Mr. Speaker, we pray for our friend here today with a heavy heart as I give founded on. As I pray for the victims of this ter- and colleague, Congresswoman GABBY my prayers to Representative GIF- rible event, I also pray that our coun- GIFFORDS. That she survived her FORDS and her family, as well as my try can move forward from this trag- wounds is a miracle but no surprise to condolences to the other victims of the edy with that love and respect that those who know her and admire her rampage in Tucson. I speak not just for GABRIELLE GIFFORDS has for human spirit, determination, and conviction. myself and for my family, but for the dignity. Congresswoman GIFFORDS was at- citizens of my district in Arizona and tacked while doing her job to the best Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield so many others who are saddened and of her ability. She wasn’t in an ornate such time as he may consume to the outraged by this senseless act. congressional hearing room or on the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE). GABBY is more than Arizona’s third Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, floor of the House. She was back home female Congresswoman. She is first and on the sidewalk of a supermarket lis- tragedy is always accompanied by so foremost an American who devoted tening to the concerns of her constitu- many thoughts and emotions. The irra- much of her life to public service. ents. That too, Mr. Speaker, is what tional violence visited upon our Nation There are risks with public service. We makes this country great. That, too, last Saturday in Tucson brought a new cannot deny that. But GABBY has pow- must never change. wave, shock at learning the news of the In our great State of Arizona, there erful beliefs, and she came to DC to carnage; incredulity at even the possi- is much to mourn after Saturday’s represent the people of her district, and bility of such a senseless act; sadness tragedy. But make no mistake, there everyone knows she is tireless. for those injured or killed and for their are also many things that elicit great GABBY has the grit of a fighter and families; confusion by this inexplicable pride. the tenacity of a woman on a mission. violence; anger at the lunatic respon- We are proud of the brave civilian It is that heart and that grit and that sible for this; inadequacy to com- and professional first responders whose tenacity that I pray will continue to prehend the mind that conceives such quick response time and decisive ac- serve her well and speed her recovery. an act; respect for those expert hands tions prevented more loss of life and I hope the day is coming soon that I and minds working to heal the casual- greater injury. We are proud of the get to greet GABBY with open arms and ties; honor for those who sacrificed and amazing work performed by the sur- welcome her back to the floor of this helped in a moment of real crisis; hope geons and the medical teams at the House. There is so much that we have for a full recovery for Congresswoman yet to do together for Arizona, for this University of Arizona Medical Center, GABRIELLE GIFFORDS and all battling whose skill and expertise shined during country. I look forward to working their injuries; recognition that life and trying times. with GABBY on the issues of our day liberty are precious and fleeting; love And above all, Mr. Speaker, we are and hearing her spirited voice. of our country and the blessing of lib- Let me add further the acts of a proud of the six who perished and of erty that we all enjoy; steadfast in our criminal will not stop us from meeting Congresswoman GIFFORDS, all of whom commitment to preserving our great our people. We will not be deterred. We were simply doing their duty as good Nation; humbled by our mutual respon- will not be intimidated, and we will not Americans: they as active citizens and sibility as citizens charged with that abandon the people of Arizona because she as their worthy Representative. preservation; reverence for our Lord, of the murderous acts of a deranged Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speak- the only one who knows the answer to killer. er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman the why, and strength from His grace GABBY read the First Amendment on from Michigan. and His love and His mercy. (Mr. LEVIN asked and was given per- the floor of the House just days before So we resolve to use this unspeakable mission to revise and extend his re- she was shot. That amendment pro- and senseless tragedy as an oppor- marks.) vides that the people shall have the tunity to better ourselves as a people, Mr. LEVIN. We all come together in right to petition their government and to recommit ourselves to the tireless the aftermath of the overwhelming gives the people of this Nation a voice preservation of our Republic and to re- tragedy at Tucson to remember all of to speak on the issues important to affirm those fundamental principles of the victims and also to fervently hope, them. GABBY did not just read the First liberty and American representative still in disbelief. Amendment; she lived it. She was liv- government. Our colleague, GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, ing it on the very day someone tried to May God place his healing hand on epitomizes what a public servant kill her. all affected by this heinous event, and should be, fully dedicated, principled, Let us continue to pray for the recov- may God bless the United States of caring and reaching out to all constitu- ery of the wounded. Let us pray for the America. ents and to all our colleagues. Time full recovery of GABBY. Let us pray for will tell with clarity exactly what are the families who lost a loved one. Let b 1110 the appropriate lessons for all of us to us pray for the mothers and fathers Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speak- learn from the Tucson tragedy. who lost a child, and let us pray that er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentle- In the meanwhile, our focus is, in- God will continue to guide us in every- woman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE deed, very personal. In the holiday card thing we do. JOHNSON).

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Mr. Speaker, I yield I also want to take this opportunity that occurred last Saturday in Tucson, such time as he may consume to the to thank my dedicated staff here in Arizona. gentleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS). Washington and at home in the district It is really hard to comprehend how Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I join and all the staff that work with us. such senseless acts of violence can hap- with my colleagues today with respect Thank you for your daily efforts and pen. And yet while we may not be able to the delegation from Arizona who sacrifices, the long hours and the com- to fathom why this tragedy occurred, suffers and yet today comes to the mitment to your constituents, our con- the harsh reality is that six innocent floor of the House of Representatives stituents. The tragedy of this event people were killed, including a 9-year- to do their duty. To the colleagues of and the loss of Gabe Zimmerman and old child, and another 14 individuals Ms. GIFFORDS who today join in sup- the wounded staff has brought home were wounded, including our own port, not only in prayerful support but just how important you are to all of us friend and colleague, Representative as we stand together we speak clearly and to everything that we do here. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS. As we speak, she to say that the support for Congress- Let us take this sad moment to seek remains in critical condition in the in- woman GIFFORDS and all the victims of peace and love, to honor those who tensive care unit at the University this tragic shooting and their families were killed, and fervently pray for Medical Center in Tucson, fighting for need to be remembered, and we offer those who were injured, including our her life. full support. beloved colleague GABRIELLE GIFFORDS Those of us who know GABBY know I was deeply shocked and saddened by and look forward to the day when she that she is a real fighter and that gives these heartbreaking events and I join will return to us in full health. us optimism that the final outcome my colleagues and I know all of Amer- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield will be a good one and that she will be ica looked on TV on Saturday as we all such time as he may consume to the returning to this institution that she condemned not only in our own hearts gentleman from Texas (Mr. CARTER). loves and still fight for what she be- but also as our families spoke around Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I come lieves in. the tables about what had happened. over here today because about 3 weeks A number of my colleagues have spo- We condemn this senseless act of vio- ago, 4 weeks ago, on a plane coming ken about the many ways in which lence. back from Washington, DC. flying to Representative GIFFORDS has touched Congresswoman GIFFORDS is a dedi- Dallas, where I changed planes and also their lives here in Congress, and I cated public servant and has served the GABRIELLE GIFFORDS changed planes, would like to echo some of those senti- people of Arizona for over 10 years. She was my first opportunity to interact ments. As the ranking member on the was elected to the House of Represent- with this young lady. I watched her Science, Space, and Technology Com- atives in 2006. She is known as a stead- visit with the fellow travelers on the mittee, I have seen firsthand the way fast leader in Congress for her con- plane. She espied a couple of her con- her passion, commitment and com- stituents. I would see her often on the stituents and talked with them. She petence have been used to voice her airplane as we would travel back every visited with me. And then as we shared help for our Nation to move forward in weekend. She is known by each of us as a cart to our changing gates, I was just a positive way. She has been very ac- a kind and wonderful person who serves touched by what a really, really nice tive as a member of the committee with honor and who is a very deeply person she was. sponsoring and cosponsoring numerous genuine and a warm person with We interact in this building and we pieces of legislation relating to re- friends on both sides of the aisle. have our debates and so forth, but I got search, innovation, renewable energy, All Members of this body understand a chance to just ride and talk about space exploration, and math and the high honor it is to serve our con- family and talk about life with a science education. They have included stituents every single day and I would charming, intelligent and quite hon- the Solar Technology Roadmap Act, like to join my colleagues in standing estly captivating young lady. And the Science Parks Research and Inno- together today to guarantee that the that’s why I came down here today, be- vative Technologies Act, the NASA Au- inhumane acts of this last Saturday cause you don’t cross paths with indi- thorization Act of 2010, and America will not deter us from our duty. This viduals like that very often. And when COMPETES, as many other important heartbreaking event has left Ameri- you do, it’s a blessing that comes into pieces. She has been tireless in car- cans astonished and speechless. Those your life. rying out her oversight responsibil- participating as Members of Congress And then when I turned on the tele- ities. today should stand up and say that we vision and discovered that this blessing As chairman of the Space and Aero- will stand behind GABRIELLE and look had been attacked by this vicious, vi- nautics Subcommittee in the 111th forward to her safe return to be with cious attack that took place in Ari- Congress, she conducted numerous her colleagues. We offer a prayer for zona, and not only was this sweet life hearings on a wide range of issues re- her support. placed at risk but a 9-year-old child lated to NASA, civil and commercial Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speak- was killed senselessly, others were space activities, international coopera- er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentle- murdered, others were wounded on the tion in space, civil aviation, and earth woman from Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOW- streets of Tucson in the United States observations, among others. Her will- SKY). of America at a congressional event. ingness to work hard, to get the facts Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. I am very grate- and exercise tough love on the agencies ful to join my colleagues on both sides b 1120 she oversees has earned her the respect of the aisle to mourn the tragic loss of It makes you stop and pause and of Members on both sides of the aisle. six lives and the many who were in- think. We have to get back together In addition, while she is not afraid to jured who wanted nothing more than and work on these issues. We have to express her views directly, she always to participate in a simple but precious get civility into the world. has done so with civility and grace. opportunity to meet directly with their And I am concerned about the vio- Mr. Speaker, Congresswoman GABRI- Congresswoman, GABRIELLE GIFFORDS. lence. Violence has entered our House ELLE GIFFORDS, the one I know and re- There will be time to reflect on po- and injured one of our own and killed spect, we hope to see her return soon. tential remedies that could prevent or one of our own. I hope justice is swift It is still hard for me to comprehend diminish the threat that has so person- and I hope justice is severe. But as we that such evil could befall her and the ally touched us all, but today I simply go forward, we need to work together other victims of last Saturday. I know want to send my love to GABBY and to to secure not only this House, but to I speak for all Members in saying that Mark and the rest of their family. We secure this Nation.

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Two prayer for our friend and colleague, be overcome by evil, but overcome evil days later, she and her constituents Congresswoman GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, a with good.’’ We stand together across have had their God-given rights vio- delightful personality, a dedicated leg- America committed to this calling and lently taken from them. islator, and a powerful advocate for her in the belief that the great good in In the midst of our national grief, the constituents. Sitting next to her on the America will always overcome the iso- desire to make sense of the senseless is Science and Technology Committee, lated evil. profound. We err if we attempt to ra- you only had to be there to know and May God’s healing hand be on our tionalize what is wholly irrational and feel her passion for NASA, solar tech- colleague and those affected and bring to understand what cannot be under- nology innovation and research. It has comfort to all. stood. The Apostle Paul writes, ‘‘Now rubbed off. Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speak- we see but a poor reflection as in a mir- As we pause to reflect on the terrible er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentle- ror.’’ tragedy that took place in Tucson, we woman from California (Ms. HARMAN). Instead, let us all stand with the gen- know that Congresswoman GIFFORDS (Ms. HARMAN asked and was given tlelady from Arizona in her time of was simply doing what she does so permission to revise and extend her re- trial and in defense of the Constitution well, meeting with the constituents of marks.) which she is striving to uphold. Let us Arizona’s Eighth Congressional Dis- Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, as stand with our 9-year-old daughters trict and hearing their different points GABBY’s colleagues, we all have had who are fostering a budding interest in of view. This is a sentiment that is re- moments with her, so many memories our representative democracy. Let us flected in Congresswoman GIFFORDS’ that we recall vividly and fondly. For stand with our 76- and 79-year-old own words when she said, ‘‘My position me, she is a refreshing, frank, and in- mothers and fathers who seek only to . . . is to listen to my constituents . . . spiring younger member of the House forge a relationship with their elected then ultimately make sound, rational sisterhood. She is whip smart and a se- representatives and to impart a wis- decisions that are going to be bene- rious and disciplined legislator. She is dom that comes with long life as a cit- ficial for the Eighth Congressional Dis- the kind of person we need so badly in izen of this country. And let us stand trict. That’s my job.’’ this Chamber doing the people’s busi- with our servant leaders of all ages and Mr. Speaker, I join the Nation in ex- ness without rancor or vitriol. parties and to spend every day in a pas- pressing my sorrow for the senseless Though the attack occurred in Tuc- sionate effort to better a great Nation and tragic loss of life—Christina Tay- son, it was an attack on all of us, and and a beautiful ideal. lor Green, Dorothy Morris, U.S. Dis- it strikes very close to home. Just a We do them honor if we continue, not trict Court Judge John Roll, Phyllis week ago today, I sat near GABBY at a with idle speculation, but with a re- Schneck, Dorwin Stoddard, and Gabriel New Democrat lunch in the Capitol newed commitment to exercise the Zimmerman—and to all those injured, Visitor Center. The group was assess- rights of liberty and freedom. We begin including our friend and colleague, ing the recent election, and her con- the long road to healing by fervently GABRIELLE GIFFORDS and her staff. We tribution to the discussion was per- praying for peace in our world, peace in will keep you and your families in our sonal, impressive, and well delivered. our country, and peace in our hearts. hearts, thoughts, and prayers. But 7 days is a long time in politics, God bless the victims of Saturday’s We are deeply grateful for the heroes, and our world here is in upheaval. violence and their families. God bless sung and unsung, who showed great Beyond the heroic efforts of Tucson’s America. And now may the peace of courage and sacrifice and continue to emergency and medical teams, the God which surpasses all human under- do so in caring for their friends, family, FBI, and the Capitol Police, the alleged standing and all human misunder- and community. gunman must be fairly and swiftly standing be with us all. To GABBY; to Mark Kelly, her hus- prosecuted. But there is more. The band; her staff, we pray that your bur- Congress family must take additional, b 1130 dens are lifted and that the dark days prudent steps to protect our staffs and Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speak- become light. May God bless you and constituents from random violence at er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentle- strengthen you. May God bless this our public events or offices. I serve woman from Guam (Ms. BORDALLO). Congress, and may God bless America. here, as we all do, in loco parentis and Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield take this very seriously. in support of the resolution today and such time as he may consume to the And finally, we should revisit sen- to honor the six individuals who lost gentleman from Oregon (Mr. WALDEN). sible Federal laws to control access to their lives; and my friend and my col- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise on guns and ammunition. At a minimum, league, GABBY GIFFORDS, who is cur- behalf of the people of Oregon’s Second I believe we must promptly restore the rently fighting for her life; and the 13 District to offer my deepest sym- expired Federal ban on extended maga- other wounded victims of Saturday’s pathies to the families of the victims zine clips. I personally would urge us tragic shooting in Tucson. Gabe Zim- of Saturday’s senseless shooting in also to reenact the 1994 ban on assault merman, Federal Judge John Roll, Tucson. Americans see each of us tak- weapons, which I was proud to support, Dorothy Morris, Phyllis Schneck, ing this personally, because Congress- and to bar sales of Saturday night spe- Dorwan Stoddard, and the innocent 9- woman GIFFORDS and her staff were cials. year-old Christina Taylor Green, all doing what each of us does in our own Mr. Speaker, we can’t roll back last who passed away on Saturday in such a way: We go home; we reach out to lis- Saturday, but we can and must learn senseless act of violence that was a di- ten to people who agree and disagree, its lessons. rect attack on our democracy. and we practice the art of democracy. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Being the extraordinary public serv- It is a practice so fundamental to our minutes to the gentlewoman from Wy- ant she is, GABBY had taken her first Nation that families bring their young oming (Mrs. LUMMIS). opportunity in the 112th Congress to children who are interested in public Mrs. LUMMIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in organize an event to learn of her con- service; senior judges attend to discuss support of this resolution. I rise to add stituents’ concerns and their hopes. Federal policy, and citizens come to the voice of the people of Wyoming to The victims had all peacefully gath- get help with their Medicare or Vet- the chorus of united Americans reach- ered at a local mall to participate in erans Affairs benefits. No one comes ing out in prayer to the victims in Ari- the democratic process. The basic exer- thinking such a despicable act of vio- zona and to the families of those whose cise of democracy was interrupted by a lence will occur. lives were stolen from them. disturbed individual bent on anger at Despite deep philosophical dif- On January 6, Representative the system. This needless and des- ferences, sometimes argued vigorously GABRIELLE GIFFORDS took to the floor picable act of violence has no place in

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Madam Speaker, I ap- acts of bravery and heroism on Satur- resentatives and to express their views, preciate the opportunity to be here to day. and GABBY truly embodies that prin- offer my thoughts and prayers for As we piece together the events of ciple. She has always been accessible. GABBY, our colleague. Like all of us, last Saturday, my thoughts and pray- She has always been eager to listen to any interaction I ever had with her was ers go out to GABBY and the others who her constituents. Representatives like always pleasant and memorable, and I have been killed or injured. Let this GABBY are what has made America an look forward to her returning. I pray tragic event serve as a reminder of the example of freedom and democracy the for her return. I am praying for her obligation that we have as elected Rep- world over. It is truly reprehensible to staff and praying for the other victims. resentatives of the people to be respon- think these noble intentions were ex- I just want to hold up one victim this sible in our leadership and be careful of ploited to carry out such a terrible morning. I didn’t know Dorwan Stod- the words that we choose. tragedy. dard, but through a close network of I will keep the victims and their fam- To quote Dr. Martin Luther King, friends, I had the opportunity to learn ilies in my thoughts and prayers, and I Jr.: ‘‘We must disagree without becom- a little bit about Dorwan Stoddard. He know that all of my colleagues will do ing violently disagreeable.’’ shielded his wife with his own body, so as well. The thoughts and prayers of the resi- saving her life but losing his own. He GENERAL LEAVE dents of Florida’s 18th Congressional and his wife were having breakfast and Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I ask District are with GABBY’s family and decided they wanted to go to the ‘‘Con- unanimous consent that all Members with the families of all those affected gress on the Corner’’ to give GABBY en- may have 5 legislative days in which to by this senseless tragedy. couragement for the new year and the revise and extend their remarks and in- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speak- new Congress to encourage her. clude extraneous material on H. Res. er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentle- He loved the Bible. He loved the 32. woman from California (Ms. MATSUI). scriptures in its simplest and purest The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise form and just wanted to internalize FRANKS of Arizona). Is there objection today to honor the victims of the Tuc- them and live them, which is evidenced to the request of the gentleman from son shooting, including our colleague in his life. He was very involved in Virginia? and friend, GABBY GIFFORDS. I have church work. He ran the Benevolence There was no objection. seen GABBY’s commitment and dedica- Program, which lived up to Christ’s Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, it is now tion to her constituents firsthand. I challenge to feed the hungry and clothe my honor to yield 2 minutes to the have had the pleasure to work with her the poor. We know that he internalized gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- as we promoted efforts to restore our the scripture because of his last act. LEHTINEN). Nation’s competitiveness and specifi- And I don’t know this, but I think I can Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I cally to help create clean energy jobs. say without fear of contradiction there thank our leader for the time. GABBY is smart, courageous, dis- were many times he was probably sit- Just a few days ago, one of our own, ciplined, and effective. And as we have ting in church, the minister was deliv- Congresswoman GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, all seen over the last few days, her ering a sermon on marriage, and I am was gravely injured as a result of a ter- strength is unwavering. sure the text was Ephesians 5:25 when rible act of an unbalanced individual. Last Saturday, GABBY organized an it said: Husbands, love your wife, as Americans were profoundly shocked event to talk to her constituents about Christ loved the church and gave him- and saddened and continue to be by their priorities, about their concerns self up for her. What love he had for his this deplorable act of violence which and their hopes. It is heartbreaking wife, and what faith he had in God. resulted in the unjust deaths of six in- and a tragedy that six innocent people nocent individuals and a struggle to lost their lives and an additional 13 b 1140 survive for others, including our own have been critically wounded, all while Throughout his life, he aspired to do GABBY. trying to participate in and strengthen good. Through his life, let us all aspire Among those who lost their lives, we our democracy. to do our best. know that the list is lamentably long: We are all now reflecting on what Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam the Honorable John Roll, a Federal brought our country to this point and Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- judge who went by just to say hi to his how to move forward. As everyone in tleman from Texas. friend, GABBY; and Christina Taylor this Chamber can attest, being a Rep- Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Green, a 9-year-old girl, who had just resentative is more than a job title. It Speaker, today we are one, and we are been chosen to serve in her school’s is what we do, and it is who we are. We resolute. student council and was taken to meet with our constituents. We listen We are one because we understand GABBY’s ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ to them. We advocate for their best in- that there really is but one race, and event by a family friend who wanted to terests. that is the human race. We are one be- get her interested in public affairs; and Mr. Speaker, I would also like to cause, as Dr. King put it, all of human- Gabe Zimmerman, a member of take a moment to honor the other vic- ity was created by one common Cre- GABBY’s loyal staff who had an enor- tims of this horrific tragedy: 9-year-old ator to live in harmony—from a bass mous heart and was recently engaged beautiful Christina Taylor Green, re- black to a treble white. to be married. cently elected to the student council; We are one, and we are resolute. It is difficult to make sense of this Gabe Zimmerman, a dedicated staffer We are resolute in our belief that one tragedy, but all Americans stand with who was just on the cusp of his own day our friend, our sister, will return GABBY and her family and the families life, recently engaged; Federal Judge to the floor of this Congress, to this of all the victims throughout this pain- John Roll, a highly respected jurist Hall, and she will stand at this podium, ful time. Many of us count GABBY not who just came by to thank GABBY for and she will be welcomed by her col- just as a colleague but as a friend. I her support of the judiciary; Phyllis leagues as she returns and takes her had the privilege of getting to know Schneck, who was a tireless volunteer rightful place in the Halls of the Con- GABBY as a member of our Foreign Af- at her local church; Dorwan Stoddard gress of the United States of America. fairs Committee. She has always dem- who shielded his dear wife; and Doro- We are one, and we are resolute be- onstrated a strong commitment to thy Morris who was married to her hus- cause we believe that an innocent baby serving her constituents, our men and band a long time who was also there was taken from us. That innocent women of our Armed Forces and our but who survived. baby, though she is not with us in the

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We are one, and we are resolute. casions, and to share many activities. Professionally, I was fortunate to We must also be resolute in a basic GABRIELLE GIFFORDS is a tremendous have worked with GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, premise that Dr. King called to our at- Member of this House—bright, caring, or GABBY, as she is affectionately tention, and that is that we must learn beautiful—and we all pray for her re- called. We both serve on the Science to live together as brothers and sisters, covery and that she comes back and and Technology and Foreign Affairs or we will perish together as fools. works with us. Committees. She is passionate, bright, We are one, and we are resolute. I listened to her remarks on tele- and a delight to be around. GABBY is a Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I now vision when she talked about words talented lawmaker who always works yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from having consequences and her brother- effectively across the aisle to get Minnesota (Mr. PAULSEN). in-law, who is up in space, saying the things done for the American people. I Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, I am honored to have been one of those rise today in tribute to my friend and same thing. It’s true. Words have con- sequences, and we all need to be more she chose to work with. colleague, Representative GABRIELLE She always told me Arizona and concerned about how we speak about GIFFORDS, one of many victims of a Texas are sunshine States and we need political opponents or people who have very senseless act of violence this past to harness that energy. I agreed with different perspectives than we do on Saturday. her, and together we introduced and I have had the pleasure of knowing political issues. passed the Solar Technology Roadmap We are all Americans. We are all GABBY and her husband, astronaut Act. She often talked about being from Mark Kelly, for several years—even be- human beings. We all have similar border States and that we needed secu- fore either of us stepped foot in this goals and similar aspirations; and even rity to protect our way of life. We Chamber. In my district office, there is though we may differ on philosophy, passed a $600 million appropriation for a photo of GABBY, myself, and others that doesn’t make us communists or more resources on the border. who were part of an Aspen Institute- socialists or Birchers or whatever. We As everybody knows, she is a staunch Rodel fellowship program, which was are all trying to make this government advocate for NASA, and she is married created to explore the responsibilities work. to an astronaut. She passionately de- of public leadership; advance thought- One thing that we know about the fended the space program; and we ful, civil, bipartisan dialogue; and help person who did this shooting, besides worked together, with many others, to America’s young leaders achieve their the fact that he needed mental health save the Human Spaceflight Program. full potential. GABBY is so much about treatment and was obviously crazy, is In fact, the last time I saw GABBY, a all of these ideals. that he didn’t like government. Gov- week ago, we were getting off the ele- Quite often, I found myself looking ernment is good, and one thing we vator over there to vote on the floor at this photo over the last few days; should learn from this is that govern- here, and we talked about NASA. and I couldn’t help but think that all ment can be and is a good force. It is a She said in her classic way, Yeah, but of our communities could use a few lot about what America is. People who we can always do better. That was her more individuals like GABBY, whose tear down government are doing a dis- spirit—we can always do better. bright smile and kind heart have come service to all of us, and they provide an We often talked about putting to- to define her tenure here in Congress. atmosphere in which people think that gether a delegation of Members to wit- For many of us here today, the news anarchy is an answer. It is never an an- ness the last shuttle flight, the one of the tragedy was gut-wrenching. It’s swer. Orwellianism is a philosophy that that her husband, Mark, is com- hard to believe that, just a few days be- ought to be followed, and it isn’t. manding. I hope we will still have that fore this senseless attack, my family GABBY works as a Congressperson to opportunity. and I were out visiting at the Air and make government work for her people, So when I received the news that she Space Museum at Dulles Airport when and that’s what she was doing with her had been shot, it had a profound and we heard someone shout out my name. program on Saturday. The staffers who personal impact upon me—for, above I turned around, and it was GABBY’s were there were working on the week- all, she is my friend. She is a bright husband, Mark, with GABBY and her end, as many staffers do, and they ray of sunshine in what is too often a parents in tow. We spent the next sev- work long hours. They love govern- dark world. eral minutes sharing a positive outlook Coming out of a tough election, she ment and they love people, and they about the new Congress that was up- often talked about moderation and of coming and, as friends often do, recall- try to make a difference. So I think we just need to remember toning down the partisan rhetoric to ing some of our good memories, such as that we are all human beings, that we get things done for the American peo- when I joined GABBY with two of my ple. I know that it is her sincere hope all have similar goals and aspirations, daughters at one of Mark’s space shut- that, as her wounds heal, so, too, will that government can and is good, and tle launches in Florida. the wound inflicted upon this Nation it is the representative body of the Over the past few days, there have and that the political discourse in this United States of America. If you don’t been many moving tributes to GABBY, country will be restored to one of civil- like the government, you don’t like the and all of them are true. She leads by ity. example with her fighting spirit, her country, and I love the country and so diligent work ethic and friendly, con- did GABBY. b 1150 stant smile. It is my hope that we can Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I now I pray for her and all those affected follow in GABBY’s footsteps over the yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from by this horrible tragedy. I pray that next several weeks and, as hard as it Texas (Mr. MCCAUL). one day she will return to this floor may be, can show the same bright Mr. MCCAUL. I thank the gentleman. and join her colleagues, and I am con- smile and kind heart that she has Madam Speaker, we gather here fident that she will. For above all, she shown all of us. today in this House and as a Nation to is a passionate fighter and an eternal My thoughts and prayers remain mourn the tragic events in Tucson, Ar- optimist. with GABBY, her husband, Mark; and izona; to honor those who lost their So keep fighting, GABBY, for we need their family; and with GABBY’s staff— lives and those still fighting for them; you and more people like you in this all of the victims and their families to honor the heroic acts on that dark world. May God bless you, and may He who are a part of this tragedy. day; and to condemn the perpetrator hold you in the palm of His hand. Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam for this senseless act of violence. Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- The last few days have been surreal. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN). When I first heard the news, I was tleman from New York (Mr. CROWLEY).

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Madam Speaker, Micah 6:8: To do justly, love mercy, Speaker JOHN BOEHNER—for this beau- GABRIELLE GIFFORDS is always a bright and walk humbly. tiful resolution that we have before us spot in this rather dull, moody, self-ab- I cannot think of anybody whom I today. I said on Sunday that his re- sorbed body called Congress. She is have ever served with who personified marks were appropriately brief when easy to work with no matter on which that passage more than GABBY GIF- he said, ‘‘An attack upon one of us is side of the aisle we happen to be. We all FORDS. an attack upon all of us.’’ It could not find ourselves being criticized, but few In my faith, I practice that which is have been better said in reflection upon of us have been able to respond with found in the Book of Luke, the 10th what took place in our country on Sat- the grace and class with which GABBY chapter, where we get the story of the urday. Judge John Roll, Gabe Zimmer- has. Good Samaritan. The question was man, Christina Green, Dorothy Morris, Today, we mourn the loss of all those asked of the lawyer who wanted to Phyllis Schneck, and Dorwan Stoddard killed during the evil shooting spree in know what was required to have life all were taken from us too soon by a Tucson. I know we are praying for the everlasting. In the answer, the master crazed and depraved individual. victims’ families, that somehow, said to him: In this and other things, I wanted to take a moment to also through their devastating loss and love thy neighbor as thyself. mention the wonderful staff of GABBY heartbreak, they may still find that GABBY GIFFORDS is our neighbor, not GIFFORDS. I had the opportunity on peace that passes all understanding. just here in this body, but she is our Saturday afternoon, being in Wash- For those who have survived the as- neighbor on this great planet, because ington, to stop by her office and imme- sault, may they find healing in the we learn from that story that being diately was moved by the palpable shadow of the Almighty. one’s neighbor is not dependent upon sense of love and affection that was Hearing so much these days about one’s religion, nor is it dependent upon throughout their room, not only for the need for congenial discourse, we one’s ethnicity. GABBY, but for all the victims and par- might look at GABBY GIFFORDS as a liv- b 1200 ticularly their fellow colleagues. ing example of how we go about dis- I also want to take this opportunity cerning the roadmap to get to the de- Being one’s neighbor is dependent to thank all of our staffs—whom maybe sired decorum. I’m sure both sides of upon whether or not we have the ca- many of us in Congress take for grant- the aisle wish the other side worked pacity to show compassion. GABBY GIF- ed—for their tireless work and their ef- with others as well as GABBY does. She FORDS is our neighbor, and I’m pleased forts to serve the people of our con- makes people here in Congress smile to honor her today. stituency and of our great country, not just by showing up. Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I now always reflecting upon sometimes the Her flights to and from Washington, yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from danger that we can’t avoid. D.C., often had us on the same flight to New Jersey (Mr. LANCE). GABBY GIFFORDS and I go back even and from the Dallas/Fort Worth airport Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise prior to her getting elected. I had the hub. GABBY knows I love chocolate, so today in support of this resolution. great opportunity to endorse her early when she sees me on her flight, she al- We come together to extend our in her primary because I was so moved ways lights up and says something thoughts and prayers to those who by the moxie and the strength of like: LOUIE, I was hoping you would be were killed and to those who were GABBY GIFFORDS when I visited Ari- on my flight. I need some chocolate. wounded during the horrific attack in zona. She often would say to me when GABBY always finds something for Tucson on Saturday. she was around Mark, you know: Mark which she can look forward. Our pray- As we gather in the people’s House, always tells me, JOE CROWLEY, that I’m ers remain with her. we pray for the recovery of our col- his second favorite Member of Congress This is no time for assigning blame league, Representative GIFFORDS, and and you’re the first. She said that, I to anyone but the gunman. This is a the others who were wounded, includ- think, because she knows how I was un- time to note the positive influences ing those who serve the public in the abashed about my admiration for her. from those who were harmed. This is a Congresswoman’s office. We mourn the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ROS- time to note and perpetuate the good loss of Judge Roll; Gabriel Zimmer- LEHTINEN). The time of the gentleman in their lives so that they live on man; the 9-year-old girl, Christina Tay- has expired. whether their heart beats or not. This lor Green; and the others who were Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam is a time to learn from GABBY, who has senselessly killed that terrible morn- Speaker, I yield an additional 30 sec- a heart that both still beats and still ing. onds to the gentleman from New York. inspires. We can learn from her at- While the horrific events in Tucson Mr. CROWLEY. The last conversa- tributes and her ability to smile even provide a stark reminder of the fra- tion I had prior to this incident was at those of us with whom we disagree gility of human life, we are also re- last Friday when she asked me: JOE, as we pray for the opportunity for her minded that we meet on the floor of can I chair the new Dem Task Force on smile to regain its vitality so she can the House of Representatives in what Energy? She was trying to convince me go back to spreading her sunshine to Franklin Roosevelt, and more recently somehow that I had to let her do this. all the places that need it. George W. Bush, have called ‘‘the warm And I just said: GABBY, you’re not a May God bless GABBY GIFFORDS and courage of national unity.’’ We have freshman Member of the House. Yeah, all of those who are suffering because heard the inspiring stories of those you’re going to do that. Don’t worry of this heinous attack as only He whose selflessness protected the lives about that. knows their most specific needs. May of others. But she was always trying to con- God further provide the comfort and Violence has no place in the life of vince. She’s a star. We know it. Every peace that only comes from the em- the American Nation. This tragedy will Member here knows it, Democrat and brace of His loving arms. strengthen, not weaken, our resolve to Republican. This woman has something Let me just close by saying that serve the true principles of democracy. that many of us wish we had, and that when I see her again, I’m going to have May God bless those who are fighting is an inner beauty. And if we can take plenty of chocolate just for her. for their lives as a result of this at- something away from this event, this Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam tack, and may the souls of those who tragic event, aside from the issues of Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the as- were lost be received in His loving em- rhetoric and aside from the issues of sistant to the leader, the gentleman brace. gun control—and mental illness, which from South Carolina (Mr. CLYBURN). Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam we do not give enough time to in this Mr. CLYBURN. I thank the gen- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- country—it is the beauty of this tleman for yielding me the time. tleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF).

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It oc- Nation, because there was a crowd of son, and the United States of America. curred without soldiers in the streets citizens, old and young, that were But Congresswoman GIFFORDS would or a massive show of force by the po- peaceably assembling to learn more also ask us to do our best. And as the lice. For most Americans, indeed for about America—to participate in the Bible has said, she was a woman who most people working in this building, American process in dealing with their used her talents well. the day was rather ordinary. representative, GABBY GIFFORDS. She would also want us to acknowl- Our lack of political violence, our We should remember the victims that edge the Americans who have poured tradition of resolving policy arguments were shot and killed that day. The evil- out their hearts during this tragedy all in the legislature and the courtroom is doer, his name is not important. He over this Nation. should be held personally accountable one of the greatest gifts that the b 1210 Founders and all of the generations for his actions. His trial should be that followed them have left to us. But, swift. If convicted, his punishment Americans did their best Saturday. as we were so cruelly reminded last should be severe. But it is the victims And good Americans lost their lives Saturday, our peaceful civil discourse that we honor, that we remember in being good Americans. We know of can never be taken for granted. It is a this cruel episode of evil. those who lost their lives and offered gift that must be safeguarded. You know, Christina Taylor Green, a to us a sacrifice: Christina Taylor Last Saturday, our colleague, GABBY 9-year-old girl, just elected to the stu- Green, Dorothy Morris, Judge John dent council in her third grade class. GIFFORDS, set up shop outside a local Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stod- Safeway in Tucson to engage her con- She liked politics. She wanted to be dard, and Gabriel Zimmerman of her stituents to perform the central role of more involved, and that’s why she was staff. representative democracy—listening to there Saturday morning with GABBY We are well aware of what happened. the people. The hatred exhibited by the GIFFORDS. She was born on 9/11, a 9- And we say to Congresswoman GIF- would-be assassin, before and during year-old girl, her life stolen in her FORDS, keep on fighting for your life, youth. the shooting, were an assault on that along with others who were wounded, All of us who are parents, grand- connection between those of us who while the heroes of that day, Mr. Her- parents, we never want to see our child have the honor to serve and those we nandez and others, reflect on the hor- or someone else’s child taken before represent. ror. But hopefully, they know that their time. But that’s what happened My heart goes out to GABBY, her fam- they did their best. to Christina Taylor Green, apparently ily and staff, and to the families and Now it is time for us to do our best, a wonderful, wonderful young person. friends of Federal Judge John Roll, to be a servant leader, giving to others You know, GABBY GIFFORDS is a Congress staffer Gabe Zimmerman, first, showing by example. It is so very fighter, and she fights for her beliefs, important that we do so in her name. Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, make no question about it. Everybody Dorothy Morris, and Christina Taylor To Captain Kelly, a brave American who knows her, knows where she and family, we stand by you, we stand Green, who was born on September 11, stands on issues. My grandmother de- 2001, and who deserved a longer life by your side. You will not stand by scribed her years ago without even yourself. To Congresswoman GIFFORDS’ than this. knowing it. My grandmother was prob- And to GABBY and her staff here in staff, we stand with you, and we pray ably the most influential person in my the gallery today, there is one day that for you and your loss and those who are life. My friends on that side of the aisle we look forward to above all others, wounded. would appreciate the fact that she was and that is the day that GABBY walks We are committed to both our free- a Yellow Dog Democrat and never for- back onto this House floor and stands dom of expression and our job to create gave me for being a Republican. But before this podium and is recognized. a more perfect Union. And yes, in the she made a comment about people like We know that day will come, and we words of , as I offer them GABBY. She said, ‘‘there is nothing pray that it comes soon. today, Mark’s twin brother, ‘‘We have Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I now more powerful than a woman that has a unique vantage point here aboard the yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from made up her mind.’’ GABBY GIFFORDS is international space station. As I look that woman. Texas (Mr. POE). out the window, I see a very beautiful The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, it planet that seems very inviting and time of the gentleman has expired. peaceful. Unfortunately, it is not. was a Saturday morning, clear skies, Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I These days, we are constantly re- and a wonderful day, and GABBY GIF- yield the gentleman an additional 30 minded of the unspeakable acts of vio- FORDS was doing what really she liked seconds. to do best, what many of us like to do Mr. POE of Texas. She’s made up her lence and damage we can inflict upon best—talking to people that we rep- mind about her beliefs. She’s made up one another, not just with our actions resent and listening to those people her mind about the will to represent but also with our irresponsible words. back home. the people in Arizona. And I believe We are better than this. We must do Friday, before she left for Tucson and she’s made up her mind to survive, be- better.’’ I left for southeast Texas, we were cause only 5 percent of gunshot wounds I agree, we can do better. And we can talking here on the House floor. GABBY to the head, those people, survive. And follow these words. and I are friends. I have been to Iraq she will be one of them. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The with her. And we were talking about So we recognize her; we honor her, time of the gentlewoman has expired. border security. In fact, she had invited and we look forward to seeing her on Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I yield the me to Tucson to see what takes place this House floor again being that gentlewoman an additional 30 seconds. there and go to the border. I, likewise, strong-willed woman, that feisty Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Non- have already invited her to Texas to woman from Arizona. violence is a powerful and just weapon see our border. And we work quite well And that’s just the way it is. which cuts without wounding and en- together. She works with everybody Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam nobles the man who wields it as a quite well. And then she was off to the Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- sword that heals. Let us use non- airport, going home. tlelady from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). violence in our expression. Let us de- Many people don’t realize that most Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I thank nounce violence. And as Martin Luther Members of Congress go home every the gentleman for yielding. King would tell us, that we can be a weekend. We don’t live in Washington. Congresswoman GIFFORDS loved people of peace. And I know that we We work in Washington, and we com- America and she loved America’s val- know the words of John Lennon, ‘‘Let

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The assassin’s bullets did not you too and extend our heartfelt condolences tion 32, ‘‘Expressing the Sense of the House discriminate; they took the lives of young and on the loss of your fellow staff member, Ga- of Representatives with Respect to the Tragic old alike. We mourn the loss of Gabriel Zim- briel Zimmerman, and our prayers for your Shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, merman, the Community Outreach Director wounded fellow staff members. 2011.’’ This resolution rightly condemns the who shared Representative GIFFORD’s passion We are committed to both our freedom of horrific attack which occurred that fateful Sat- for personally connecting with constituents at expression and our Constitution’s constant urday at the ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event the local level to improve the quality of their pursuit to create a more perfect union. We as held by our beloved colleague, Representative lives and to simply be a good friend and a nation are better than what occurred in Tuc- GABRIELLE GIFFORDS. Representative GIF- neighbor. We mourn the loss of nine-year-old son on Saturday, and we are showing it today FORDS was doing something she loved to do; Christina Taylor Green, who lost her life on and must continue to show it every day something so fundamentally important to that tragic day. She serves as an example for henceforth. As we approach the holiday com- which every member of Congress can relate. us all. She had just been elected to her school memorating the life of slain civil rights leader, She and her dedicated staff were truly bring- student council, and she attended the ‘‘Con- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I am reminded of ing Congress home to the constituents on gress on Your Corner’’ event with great inter- his commitment to nonviolence. Dr. King’s ‘‘Main Street’’ and making sure that they knew est. At the tender age of 9, she was already timeless words ring especially true at this time. their national government was accessible to a leader with a promising future. We also pay He reminds us that ‘‘Nonviolence is a powerful them, cared about them, was there to listen to our most sincere tribute to and mourn Federal and just weapon, which cuts without wounding their concerns and to work together with them Judge John Roll, Dorothy Morris, Phyllis and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a to make this country a better place, beginning Schneck and Dorwan Stoddard, who also sword that heals.’’ with their own community. needlessly lost their lives that day while exer- In the wake of this shocking event and at It is only fitting, that on the opening day of cising their right to peaceably assemble and this crucial moment in our nation’s history, I the 112th Congress, Representative GIFFORDS participate in our democracy. call for a commitment from all of my col- read from the First Amendment of the Con- Furthermore, I pay tribute to the many he- leagues in the United States Congress to act stitution which states that ‘‘Congress shall roes of all ages who demonstrated the most and speak with a renewed and inspired sense make no law . . . abridging the freedom of unselfish bravery and came to the aid of all of civility and respect for one another in our speech, or of the press, or the right of the those in attendance at the ‘‘Congress on Your discourse. I call for a restoration of the time people peaceably to assemble, and to petition Corner’’ event. Among those, we admire the honored history and tradition of this great leg- the Government for a redress of grievances.’’ 61 year old Patricia Maisch, who bravely islative chamber, which includes an atmos- This devastating tragedy touched the hearts risked the loss of her own life and effectively phere of decorum, comity, collegiality, and re- and minds of not only the good people of Tuc- disarmed the shooter as several men pounced spect, even while we discuss the most hotly son, Arizona, but indeed the very hearts and on him and threw him to ground. As they debated issues of our day. minds of all Americans. At that moment, ev- struggled to hold him down, Maisch joined the We have before us a great opportunity to eryone in America, and in many places group of people wrestling on the ground, lead by example and remind the people of this throughout the world, collectively identified clinging to the gunman’s ankles, and she nation and throughout the world about what with the good people of Tucson. We felt their grabbed the gunman’s bullet clip before he makes our democracy truly unique and spe- shock, we felt their pain and we shared their could reload and continue his savage attack. cial. We need only recall that we are here as anguish over the senseless killing and injury of Patricia Maisch humbly said, ‘‘I am not a hero. the duly elected Members of Congress to rep- innocent people who simply gathered at a The other guys are. I just assisted getting the resent the people of our districts, our states comfortable, well known local establishment to clip.’’ and this country. We can demonstrate we truly participate in our great democracy with their Congresswoman GIFFORDS is also close to reflect the voices of the people who sent us friend and Congresswoman, GABRIELLE GIF- her family and married to Captain Mark Kelly, here. As we go about conducting the nation’s FORDS. We mourn the needless loss of life and who honors this great nation with his service business, we can comport ourselves with re- condemn this atrocious infliction of pain, injury as a NASA Astronaut at the Johnson Space spect and dignity toward one another even and suffering. We pray for the swift healing of Center in . This tragic event occurred when we disagree. A nation is watching. What all wounds, both physical and spiritual, for on the eve of Mark Kelly’s planned command we do at this critical time is of great impor- those who suffered from this tragedy. We pay of the last shuttle mission to the Space Sta- tance. tribute to the value and sanctity of every life, tion. His twin brother, Captain Scott Kelly, also We have the rare opportunity to honor those and we count our blessings. honors this nation with his service as a NASA tragic victims of January 8, 2011, by setting a Among those blessings, I am privileged to Astronaut. new national tone of civility. Then, our con- count the time I spent serving alongside Con- Space station Commander Scott Kelly led stituents will know that we truly speak for gresswoman GABRIELLE GIFFORDS in the NASA in a moment of silence Monday Janu- them. I urge my colleagues to join me in this House of Representatives, and I look forward ary 11, 2011, as he struggled with the sense- commitment. to serving with her again very soon. She em- less shooting of his sister-in-law, GABRIELLE Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I bodies the kind of goodness, selflessness, GIFFORDS. He was in outer space at the time yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from caring and passion for helping others that of the shooting. Flight controllers in Houston Ohio (Mr. TURNER). make her constituents in Tucson and through- fell silent as Scott Kelly spoke via radio from Mr. TURNER. Madam Speaker, I am out the state of Arizona justly proud. space. ‘‘We have a unique vantage point here saddened to take part in today’s trib- Congresswoman GABRIELLE GIFFORDS loves aboard the International Space Station,’’ he ute to our colleague GABRIELLE GIF- her district, the state of Arizona, and loves our said. ‘‘As I look out the window, I see a very FORDS, who was so senselessly shot this great country. She loves America’s values and beautiful planet that seems very inviting and weekend; her outreach coordinator, America blessed her with opportunities. Amer- peaceful. Unfortunately, it is not. These days, Gabe Zimmerman, who was killed in ica’s values give us all the opportunity to do we are constantly reminded of the unspeak- the line of duty during the incident; our best and to be our best, and Congress- able acts of violence and damage we can in- two other staff who were wounded woman GIFFORDS did just that, making the flict upon one another, not just with our ac- while supporting the Congresswoman; most of her talents. Congresswoman GIF- tions, but also with our irresponsible words. and all of those who were killed, FORDS was at her best last Saturday meeting We’re better than this. We must do better.’’ wounded, and impacted by this terrible with the people. She is truly a ‘‘servant-leader’’ Congresswoman GIFFORDS is now fighting tragedy. like all of us, in this august legislative body. for her life along with others who were wound- Congresswoman GIFFORDS was per- Congresswoman GIFFORDS would also ask ed on that fateful day while the heroes of that forming the most fundamental duty of us to do our best and to acknowledge the day reflect on the horrible tragedy that oc- a Member of Congress, listening to her Americans who poured their hearts out during curred and hopefully, remaining cognizant that constituents. All Members of Congress this tragedy. Americans in Tucson and across they did their best in the most trying of cir- take the role of being an advocate for

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But as that I offer our prayers to my friend cure the border with Mexico. has been said poignantly on this floor and colleague, GABBY GIFFORDS, and to Today I stand here to say not as a so much better than I will ever be able all the injured and our sympathies to Republican, not as a Democrat, but as to today, she is a dear person and a the families and friends of Gabe Zim- an American that violence has no place unique individual who is universally merman, John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, in our society. And I wish and pray for liked in the House of Representatives. Dorwan Stoddard, and Christina Taylor peace and justice for all of those who We are praying for her recovery, the Green. have been involved in this tragedy. recovery of all those injured, and the Some are suggesting that violence- My thoughts and prayers, as well of comfort of the families of the fallen. I themed political rhetoric contributed those of my family and the people of rise with gratitude to the leadership of to this tragedy. I think it would be Ohio’s Third District, remain with Con- both parties in this institution for wise to reflect on how we characterize gresswoman GIFFORDS, her staff, her moving this thoughtful resolution to our political opponents and how we constituents, and their families. the floor. Today the American people conduct our debate. Undoubtedly our Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam speak with one voice. We will condemn debate could benefit from more light Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the dis- these unspeakable and evil acts. We and less heat, from more humility and tinguished gentleman from American will remember the injured and the lost. less hostility. But this attack was carried out by a Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA). And we will gently reaffirm our ideals. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam This act was an unspeakable act of man who appears to have been severely Speaker, our hearts and prayers go out violence. And those responsible must mentally ill, and we may never under- stand why he did what it is he did. to our colleague and friend GABBY GIF- be prosecuted to the fullest extent of Our best response to this atrocity is FORDS and her family. And equally the law. But as we mourn with those noted are six of her constituents and to reject fear and intimidation and to who mourn, two words of gentle admo- embrace the work in our communities fellow Americans who died as a result nition. First, we cannot fear free as- of this tragic incident, and several oth- with joy, openness, and dedication. sembly because of the acts of a single That is the type of public service that ers who were injured and wounded at assailant. We live in an open society GABBY believes in, and I urge my col- this time. We also pray for God’s good and enjoy representative democracy leagues to follow her example. grace and comforting Spirit to be upon under our Constitution. Our system de- Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I them as well. pends on regular and informal contact yield 2 minutes to the chairman of the I deeply appreciate the initiative and with our elected Representatives. And Education and Workforce Committee, leadership of both parties to bring this neither the public nor its servants the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. resolution to the floor for consider- should be dissuaded from participating KLINE). ation, not only to give special tribute in public assembly because of the des- Mr. KLINE. I thank the gentleman to our colleague and friend GABBY GIF- picable acts of a single deranged per- for yielding. FORDS, for her courage and commit- son. Madam Speaker, Saturday was a ment to public service, but to also give Lastly, I understand the pain that dark day for the residents of Tucson, us all an opportunity to seriously re- Saturday last has caused for so many Arizona, and our Nation. flect on what we need to do to change in this body and around the country. In the blink of an eye the lives of the atmosphere, if you will, of what we But we cannot fear free and open de- men, women and children who were do and say not only among ourselves, bate. Democracy depends on heavy going about their daily routines were but to our fellow Americans through- doses of civility. And as my colleagues forever changed. One troubled, twisted out this great Nation of ours. know, I have always sought to model soul robbed six innocent individuals of I’m not much for giving speeches, that, here on the floor and elsewhere. their lives and cast a dark shadow over Madam Speaker. But today I felt it was We should always refrain from engag- a fundamental right of our democracy, important that our friend and col- ing in personal verbal attacks against the exchange of ideas between a Rep- league GABBY GIFFORDS needs to know those with whom we differ on impor- resentative and the community she how much we all appreciate her friend- tant questions of the day. represents. ship and admire her character and her But let me say we must also resist, in Madam Speaker, in an effort to find courage to be an example of what true these moments of heartache, the temp- meaning in this tragedy, it is tempting public service is about. One great les- tation to assign blame to those with to assign blame or to draw conclusions son I learned from GABBY GIFFORDS is whom we differ for the acts of others. in support of a larger pattern, but what her comment that words do have con- No expressed opinion on the left or the we witnessed this weekend is void of sequences. And I have also learned a right was to blame for Saturday’s at- rationale. We must recognize the dis- couple more phrases—cut the rhetoric, tack. And we must resist efforts to sug- aster for the senseless act it is, but we let’s lower the temperature in our dis- gest otherwise. Because to do so has should not stop there. course with one another. the potential to inhibit and erode our As the men and women we represent And there is also an island expression freedom. mourn those who were lost and rally to that goes like this: E pala le ma’a ae le So we rise to mourn with those who support a brave public servant who is pala le tala—meaning while rocks and mourn, to grieve with those who battling for her life, we in this body stones may deteriorate or erode, words grieve. We cannot fail to be moved by have a responsibility to lead the way. never die. I pray we will find that bal- the tragic events in Arizona. We must We must demonstrate our resolve to ance and move our country forward to not fail to pray earnestly for all those continue the important work of listen- solve the problems our country is affected. And we will not fail to defend ing to our constituents and legislating greatly confronted with at this time. our freedom lest it be one more victim on their behalf. We must press on, Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I of the horrific event in Tucson on Sat- undeterred by panic, in carrying out yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from urday last. the work we have been elected to do. Indiana (Mr. PENCE). Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam We must demonstrate that America is (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- strong, her institutions are mission to revise and extend his re- tleman from New York (Mr. HIGGINS). unshakeable, and her people are brave marks.) and determined. Mr. PENCE. I thank the distin- b 1220 Madam Speaker, I join my colleagues guished majority leader for yielding Mr. HIGGINS. I thank the gentleman in expressing condolences to the family time. for yielding. and friends of the victims of this trag- Like every American, I will never Madam Speaker, the outpouring of edy and sending my prayers to our col- forget where I was last Saturday. My support from every corner of western league, GABBY GIFFORDS, in her time of

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Madam Speaker, mitted to, that’s what this floor has to how they are a part of my extended this House and this entire Nation ex- continue to fight. That is exactly what family. tend our support, love and best wishes GABBY continues to fight for and will b 1230 to our colleague, Representative continue as we go. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, and to all those Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam I didn’t know Dorwan Stoddard, wounded in Saturday’s shooting. We Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- Phyllis Schneck, Dorothy Morris, but also mourn the deaths, the tragic tleman from California (Mr. they’re parents, they’re grandparents, senseless deaths of six Americans who GARAMENDI). they’re spouses, and we think of our were participating in street-corner de- Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, own family. I didn’t know Judge John mocracy with their Congresswoman. on behalf of the men and women of the Roll. But, again, somebody who com- My Minnesota constituents feel the 10th Congressional District, I rise in mitted their life to public service. And pain and loss inflicted by a few seconds support of this resolution and bring to last but not least I don’t know Chris- of gun violence. A St. Paul constituent this floor their condolences and pray- tina Taylor Green. I didn’t have that visited my office on Monday and wrote ers for the six who were murdered in pleasure. A 9-year-old child thrilled to a note to Congresswoman GIFFORDS, Tucson and for GABBY and for her learn about our representative democ- and the note said: ‘‘I pray for your re- speedy recovery. racy and brought down in an act of covery. I want you to be strong and Patti and I send along our own spe- evil. I never met her. But I think about continue to be the fighter that you are cial prayers and condolences. For those my 8-year-old daughter, and I think so you can continue to serve the people of us that have had the privilege of about my 7-year-old son, and how they of America.’’ working with GABRIELLE, I add my own learn about their father’s business. I too am praying for you, GABBY, for special thoughts. And so all of us come together in this Mark, for your family, and for all of I came to the Committee on Science time of mourning but this time of reso- the families who are in pain and those and Technology where she was the lution. We mourn the loss of these in mourning. chairwoman of the Subcommittee on great American citizens, but we resolve May such unspeakable acts of vio- Space and immediately saw her incred- that the representative democracy, lence end in this country, and may all ible intelligence, her charm and wit as that the traditions of the House will Americans find the strength to live in she conducted numerous hearings, and not be a casualty of this tragedy. The peace. came to understand her commitment people’s House will be open. The Mem- Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, it is to America’s science and technology bers representative will be accessible. now my honor to yield 3 minutes to the and space as she led our committee to It can be no different in this country. majority whip, the gentleman from the reauthorization of the NASA pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The California (Mr. MCCARTHY). grams. time of the gentleman has expired. Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I I look forward to her speedy recovery Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman. and her return to this floor, where she yield the gentleman an additional 30 Madam Speaker, I recall a short time can once again provide her talents and seconds. ago, after the election in 2006, I came her leadership as she would once again Mr. HENSARLING. We cannot allow in a freshman class. All the Members lead us in our efforts to bring about a the tragedy to be compounded by here, when they come here together better understanding, not only of the changing the way we conduct the peo- right after the election, they get to- space and this role of our planet in the ple’s business. This cannot happen. And gether as freshmen. You have gone cosmos, but also our own personal un- so we come here today to mourn, but through a debate, you have gone derstanding to each other and to our we come here to be resolved that this through an election, and you look constituents. individual who is responsible for a hei- around and you are meeting people It was a sad day on Saturday, and it nous, evil act will not succeed in inter- from across the country. will be a bright future when GABRIELLE fering with the people’s business in the I remember in that class when we returns to this floor. people’s House. Godspeed in her recov- looked across there were a lot of dif- Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, it is ery to GABBY, our colleague. ferent people, but GABBY’s smile just now my honor to yield 3 minutes to the Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam lights up the room. She didn’t sit back chairman of the Republican Con- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- to wait to talk to everybody on dif- ference, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. HOLT). ferent sides of the aisle. She did it just HENSARLING). (Mr. HOLT asked and was given per- as she has done every day on this floor, Mr. HENSARLING. I appreciate the mission to revise and extend his re- walked right up, introduced herself and gentleman from Virginia, the distin- marks.) says how can we work together. When guished majority leader, for yielding. Mr. HOLT. I thank the gentleman. you look just last week, GABBY was sit- Madam Speaker, I haven’t come to Madam Speaker, we come to the floor ting on this floor, standing right in the House floor with any prepared re- with respect, compassion and yes, love this well, reading the Constitution, the marks. Frankly, I am not sure my vo- for those who have lost loved ones in First Amendment, going home, doing cabulary, I am not sure my thoughts Tucson last Saturday and for those what she has done many times before, can do the moment justice. who are recovering from the physical listening to her constituents, what all I would say, in the victim that we and psychological wounds. We also of us do. know, Congresswoman GIFFORDS, come to pay tribute and show love and What has transpired, we cannot let GABBY, if there is a sweeter, a kinder, send our best wishes to Representative happen. We cannot be deterred, just a more gentle Member of the House, I GIFFORDS and to Mark Kelly. I hope from that same aspect that GABBY know not their name. they feel our love. Our colleague is a gives the strength as she fights right So many of us consider her to be a beautiful person and everything one now, and we cannot forget those that friend. I think if there were a poll of would want in a congressional rep- lost their lives. Members of the House, she would prob- resentative—thoughtful, engaged, com- We cannot forget the Federal Chief ably be voted least likely to offend any passionate, optimistic and a genuinely District Justice John Roll; Gabe Zim- human being, which makes this inci- good person. We also recognize those merman, working for GABBY’s staff; 9- dent, this tragedy so unfathomable. We who responded, staff members quietly year-old Christina Taylor Green, being all pray for her full recovery. This going about making democracy work, elected in student council, just want- House is not whole without her smile, bystanders, medical responders and

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I know many of provide these venues where people feel to govern ourselves, to maintain a my constituents who are to their knees comfortable to come and express their views, just, thank you. peaceful society. The rights to assem- in prayer for GABRIELLE and for the bly peaceably and to speak freely are victims of that shooting. And so as I I do these kinds of events every other preserved not just for their own sake, think we all reflect on the gift that we Saturday. We obviously have to work but, as the geniuses who established have been given, we have a great exam- with the different grocery stores and law enforcement to see if we can con- this country recognized, it is through ple in GABRIELLE GIFFORDS in some- those rights that we can create a soci- body who understands the nature of de- tinue to operate in these fashions, but ety that protects and extends life, lib- mocracy and real willingness to serve, this is what it’s all about. erty and happiness. and we wish her the very best and pray GABBY GIFFORDS is as good as they There are lessons to be drawn from for her complete recovery. get. We pray for her speedy recovery, and we thank her for her service. the events about our understanding of Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, it’s people with mental illness and their Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- now my honor to yield 2 minutes to the screening and treatment. There are les- tleman from Colorado (Mr. chairman of the Rules Committee, the sons to be drawn about our gun crazy PERLMUTTER). gentleman from California (Mr. culture. There are lessons to be drawn Mr. PERLMUTTER. I thank the gen- about the ever-present inflammatory, DREIER). tleman from Arizona. Mr. DREIER. I appreciate our distin- dehumanizing rhetoric, but let us defer Madam Speaker, I had the oppor- those discussions for the moment and guished majority leader for yielding tunity to know GABBY before we were recognize that we are a strong, pros- me this time. elected to the Congress. She was in the Madam Speaker, obviously, this is, as perous and supportive country because State legislature in Arizona; I was in of our representative democracy and everyone has said, an extraordinarily the State legislature in Colorado. She challenging time for this institution. our freedom to assemble and speak. was one of the youngest people ever The SPEAKER pro tempore. The And we have to remember that this in- elected to the State legislature there time of the gentleman has expired. stitution is the people’s House, and so, in Arizona and she has been a friend of Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I yield the by extension, this is a challenging time mine for some time now. I am having a gentleman an additional 30 seconds. for the United States of America. hard time processing what actually oc- Mr. HOLT. Let us in Congress not When we think about the victims curred last Saturday to her and to withdraw. Let us hold more outreach, ranging in age from age 9 to 79, and those other people. Our prayers obvi- more town halls, more sidewalk office when we think about our colleague, ously are with her, with the families of hours. And let us, in the words of Rep- who is at this moment wounded and re- those who were murdered, and for the resentative GIFFORDS delivered here on covering, it is, as my friend from Colo- the floor of the House, let us agree to swift recovery of everybody who was rado has just said, extraordinarily far forgo some of our individual interests injured in that shooting. I rise in sup- reaching. And we need to expend time and intemperance to allow the space port of the resolution and I thank the and energy soul-searching. And I think for open dialogue, debate and discus- leadership for bringing it. that last Saturday’s tragedy is going sion. The second paragraph of the resolu- to lead all of us to do that. Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, it is tion says, Whereas on January 8, 2011, I do believe that engaging in civil now my honor to yield 2 minutes to the an armed gunman opened fire at a discourse is something that is essen- chief deputy whip on the Republican ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event tial, and I believe it is what our fram- side of the aisle, the gentleman from hosted by Representative GABRIELLE ers wanted us to do. I regularly say in Illinois (Mr. ROSKAM). GIFFORDS in Tucson. this House that James Madison wanted Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I I want to explain what it was she was there to be a clash of ideas, and I think thank the leader for yielding. doing, because it’s at the heart of our that we need to make sure that that You know, one of the untold stories democracy. We’ve heard about it from continues. of the House of Representatives is the other speakers. We do something like But at the same time, I think it’s im- connections that Members have with GABBY’s ‘‘Congress on Your Corner,’’ portant for us to remember that we are one another that really never show up, which we call, ‘‘Government in the not dealing, based on every shred of except among ourselves. I had a unique Grocery.’’ Other Congressmen and evidence we have now, with anything connection with GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, I women do similar things. It’s about lis- political as it relates to what took still do, and that is when we came in in tening to your constituents. It’s about place on Saturday. As George Will said this class of 2006, we were both invited being accessible in a less formal set- over the weekend, there are 308 million to participate, one on one or two to- ting than on the floor of the House of Americans, and a few of them are un- gether, in a series of interviews that Representatives or in an assembly hall hinged. And we need to remember that. was hosted by National Public Radio, but where people feel comfortable talk- But while we remember that, I think the show All Things Considered. I had ing to you. So comfortable and so suc- it’s imperative for us to do everything not met GABRIELLE before that and we cessful was her ‘‘Congress on the Cor- that we can to remember the responsi- started this dialogue back and forth ner’’ that she had the littlest, most in- bility that we have, to remember the and really enjoyed that. And I found nocent person in Christina Taylor great people who are public servants that she had this very refreshing and Green, a 9-year-old, to one of Arizona’s and serve as our staff members and are winsome approach, as we all know, to most powerful, experienced people, in regularly on the front line, and to do how she would handle herself and how the chief district judge, John Roll, everything that we can to ensure, as we she conducts herself. coming to a very informal setting, at a proceed as an institution, that we do So it’s really no surprise to me that grocery store, to talk about America, our job and, as Speaker BOEHNER has we’re hearing hopeful news about her to talk about their hopes, their desires, said, don’t do anything that will im- medical condition based on a disposi- their concerns. This is what it’s all pinge on our responsibility to the tion of perseverance. And I thought about. American people. that the conversations that I was in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Our thoughts and prayers are with volved in with her brought a brightness time of the gentleman has expired. our colleague, GABBY GIFFORDS, and to public life and brought something Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I yield the with all of those who were victimized that as I heard from constituents that gentleman an additional 30 seconds. last Saturday.

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Pursu- and people are saying, what can I do, of NASA. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair how can I help, where can I be of serv- In 2007, our economy began to con- declares the House in recess subject to ice to this situation? tract and people lost jobs, and Rep- the call of the Chair. And that’s what we do in America is resentative GIFFORDS stood up to fight Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 42 we come together. We pull together. for them, for help for the Tucson area minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- We say, okay, we need to be Americans and for our great country. It has not cess subject to the call of the Chair. and Americans first. And I think that’s been easy, but GABBY does not give up. what we’re seeing out of this. And I As one of the more youthful Members f just hope that we, throughout this of Congress, Congresswoman GIFFORDS b 1355 country, can continue to maintain that has served at a time when the first feeling of goodwill toward one another, President of our generation was elect- AFTER RECESS of wanting to help one another, of ed. The recess having expired, the House wanting to reach out to one another The SPEAKER pro tempore. The was called to order by the Speaker pro and wanting to work together no mat- time of the gentlewoman has expired. tempore (Mrs. BONO MACK) at 1 o’clock ter where we are in the country, be- Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. I yield the and 55 minutes p.m. cause that’s what makes us great. gentlewoman an additional 15 seconds. f So our prayers and our support are Ms. CASTOR of Florida. It is a time with GABBY and with the others, and of hope and promise, but in the middle EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE they will continue to be. The reports of a time of great economic challenge REGARDING ARIZONA SHOOTING appear to continue to be good, which is for Arizona, for Florida, and for all of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- so gratifying and so heartening to all America. But GABBY GIFFORDS has an ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, pro- of us. And we all look forward to the optimistic eye to the future. She be- ceedings will now resume on the reso- day when she’s back here standing on lieves that working together we can lution (H. Res. 32) expressing the sense this floor with the rest of us. solve many of the challenges before us. of the House of Representatives with Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam And in her honor we must recommit to respect to the tragic shooting in Tuc- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- doing so. son, Arizona, on January 8, 2011. tlewoman from Florida (Ms. CASTOR). From the stories of the victims and The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Ms. CASTOR of Florida. I thank Mr. the heroes in Tucson, it is obvious that tion. PASTOR for yielding. it is a community composed of remark- The SPEAKER pro tempore. When Madam Speaker, on behalf of my able individuals. And it may explain proceedings were postponed earlier community in Florida, the Tampa Bay why the Tucson area has sent such a today, 4 hours and 6 minutes of debate area, I rise to honor my friend and col- remarkable public servant to represent remained on the resolution. league, GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, her staff them. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- The gentleman from California (Mr. and the other victims of the Arizona fornia. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 min- DANIEL E. LUNGREN) has 2 hours re- shooting tragedy. The arc of time of utes to the gentleman from Louisiana, maining, and the gentleman from Ari- Congresswoman GIFFORDS’ service to her community and in the U.S. House Dr. FLEMING. zona (Mr. PASTOR) has 2 hours and 6 Mr. FLEMING. I thank my friend minutes remaining. so far has proven to be a time of change and challenge. from California. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- fornia. Madam Speaker, I yield such b 1400 port of House Resolution 32. Last week, time as she may consume to the gen- Through it all, Representative GIF- in an act of cowardly violence, our tlewoman from North Carolina (Mrs. FORDS has been a model public servant. friend and colleague, GABBY GIFFORDS, MYRICK). When we were sworn in 4 years ago, was gunned down at a public event in- Mrs. MYRICK. I thank the gentleman Congresswoman GIFFORDS and I arrived tended to give her constituents a forum for yielding the time. as part of a class, Republican and Dem- to express their opinions. While our I think like everyone else who is ocrat, that had very high ideals. She Nation honors, mourns, and remembers here, I’m here today in support of this was a leader from the very beginning. those hurt and killed in this senseless resolution, not only because it recog- We adopted ethics reform. We bolstered tragedy, it is imperative that we nizes what happened in that tragic sit- veterans. We sought modern solutions strengthen our resolve as public serv- uation that just shocked and saddened for energy challenges. We helped more ants to not let these acts deter us from all of us on Saturday, but I think most students attend college. And she, par- the important work we do and from people in America were really just in a ticularly, promoted scientific innova- who we are. state of shock and not actually know- tion. America was founded on the idea ing what to do at that time when we She sought a seat on the Armed Serv- that the people have direct access to saw what was happening, not just to ices Committee at a time when our their elected representatives, and as our friend, GABBY GIFFORDS, who is a country was struggling with the war in long as I serve, I plan to continue that friend with everyone here, but also to Iraq. She sought that seat because she tradition. As Speaker BOEHNER so elo- all of the other families that were wanted to ensure that the military per- quently put it, no act, no matter how touched by this. sonnel and the bases in her district had heinous, must be allowed to stop us It goes so deep in the Tucson commu- a champion—and did they ever. from our duty. nity when you look at the six people Congresswoman GIFFORDS rose quick- Our thoughts and prayers are with who gave their lives and the people ly to become a leader on solar energy Congresswoman GIFFORDS, her family, who are still in the hospital fighting and on immigration reform. GABBY and all those who suffered from last for their lives and all the heroes of that works to strike a balance with prag- week’s events. day. We keep hearing story after story matic policies that actually work. And Finally, God bless GABBY GIFFORDS. after story of the heroes that emerged, whether it was President Bush or God bless the victims of this tragedy. just ordinary, everyday Americans who President Obama, Congresswoman GIF- God bless this institution. And God do what we do in situations like that. FORDS spoke up boldly for additional bless the United States of America. We don’t think about ourselves, but we resources on the U.S. border. Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam come forward to help the other person. I know it sounds like a modern fairy Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- And there were so many people like tale, that a beautiful, smart congress- tleman from Minnesota (Mr. ELLISON).

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