H4212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 1, 2007 relatively soon.’’ 3/27/2003, Deputy Sec- He has raised millions of dollars for the RECESS retary Wolfowitz, who was promoted to United Way and the Cincinnati Fine The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the World Bank so he could get his Arts Fund. For 12 years, he sat on the ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair girlfriend a job. He was kind of wrong, board of trustees of the University of declares the House in recess until noon too. Cincinnati where he helped the Univer- today. Now the scandals are unfolding about sity grow into one of the Nation’s pre- Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 44 what little reconstruction has been mier educational institutions. minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- done and how poorly it was done. But George, while your talents and lead- cess until noon. Halliburton has benefited tremen- ership will surely be missed at Fifth dously—over $25 billion of no-bid con- Third, I know that your inspired work f tracts which has probably boosted Vice in the community will continue. I wish b 1200 President CHENEY’s portfolio quite a to thank you and your wife Betty Ann bit. So there have been some successes for all of your service and wish you the AFTER RECESS in this effort. best as you embark on this new chap- The recess having expired, the House Our troops have done everything that ter in your life. was called to order by the Speaker pro was asked, many of them now on their Thank you for your service to our tempore (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas) at second and third tour of duty. They are Nation in uniform, for answering the noon. mired in the midst of a 1,400-year-old Nation’s call. Thank you for your con- f sectarian conflict—a civil war. The tributions to our community. Thank Iraqi government has delivered on no you for pouring yourself into so many PRAYER promises to take meaningful steps to aspects to improve the quality of lives The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. end that civil war. There is not a sin- for our communities in northern Ken- Coughlin, offered the following prayer: gular military solution to this conflict. tucky and the greater Cincinnati area Lord our God, great provider and bul- There must be a political solution in and every city where Fifth Third is in- wark of justice, listen to our prayers Iraq. There must be diplomacy in the volved. today as we pray for all those who by region. And yes to the President and We are grateful for that commit- their daily labor build Your kingdom the Vice President—we need a new di- ment, for the example of service and and establish relationships that will rection. your upholding the values that we both last. And this Congress is listening to the share of duty, honor and country. Created in Your image and commis- professionals. Unfortunately, mostly f sioned to be stewards of creation, guide we have to hear from the retired gen- the judgments of our minds and the erals and the others because those who HONORING NICK POLIZZOTTO precision of our hands that the work of are still in uniform are being gagged by this day may give You glory and serve this administration from giving their The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the order of the House of Janu- the needs of our sisters and brothers. true opinions about the changes that Since we look upon the whole uni- are necessary to extract our troops ary 4, 2007, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. DONNELLY) is recognized during verse in relation to You, order all the from the midst of that conflict. endeavors of the human family to ben- This is a sad fourth anniversary. But morning hour debates for 2 minutes. Mr. DONNELLY. Thank you, Mr. efit the least in our midst and realize it is the first anniversary of attempts Your gracious plan at work in our by this Congress to stand up for its Speaker. I rise today in tribute to Corporal humble service. constitutional obligations and begin to To You be praise, glory, and honor try and change course, to end the stay- Nick Polizzotto, 9-year veteran of the South Bend Police Department who now and forever. the-course, open-ended commitment of Amen. George Bush and DICK CHENEY who gave his life in the line of duty. For the have been wrong every step of the way. people of South Bend, Indiana, Cor- f poral Polizzotto is our hero. Someone else needs to push for THE JOURNAL change in Iraq, because it will never On April 24th, 2007, a report of gun- come from this White House. shots brought Corporal Polizzotto and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The his partner, Patrolman Michael Norby, Chair has examined the Journal of the f to a local motel. There at 1:37 a.m. an last day’s proceedings and announces GEORGE SCHAEFER armed suspect shot both policemen, to the House her approval thereof. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- killing Corporal Polizzotto and wound- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- ant to the order of the House of Janu- ing Patrolman Norby. Patrolman nal stands approved. ary 4, 2007, the gentleman from Ken- Norby credits Corporal Polizzotto with f tucky (Mr. DAVIS) is recognized during saving his life. morning hour debates for 2 minutes. Our community has lost a beloved PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Thank you, family member, a generous friend, a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Mr. Speaker. devoted father, and a dedicated pro- gentleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a tector. Often described as having a come forward and lead the House in the distinguished businessman, philan- heart of gold, he proudly wore his uni- Pledge of Allegiance. thropist, decorated military officer, form and bravely patrolled the streets Mr. GINGREY led the Pledge of Alle- fellow West Point graduate and a pillar of our city until making the ultimate giance as follows: of our community in northern Ken- sacrifice. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the tucky and Cincinnati. Born and raised in South Bend, Nick United States of America, and to the Repub- Next month Mr. George Schaefer will always wanted to be a police officer. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, retire from his position at Fifth Third During his many years as a South Bend indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Bank. Beginning as a management officer, he received 18 commendations f trainee in 1971 after completing his and was officer of the month in 2006. service in the Army, George rose Corporal Polizzotto leaves behind his APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO through the ranks at Fifth Third and parents, his wonderful son Joe and THE COMMITTEE TO ATTEND FU- helped the company to grow into one of Joe’s mom Michelle, a brother Tony, a NERAL OF THE LATE HONOR- the largest financial institutions and sister Amy and countless relatives and ABLE JUANITA MILLENDER- bank holding companies in the United friends who loved him. South Bend has MCDONALD States. lost a brave guardian. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- As George’s career grew, so too did Mr. Speaker, we grieve for our hero, ant to House Resolution 328, and the his commitment to making the entire Corporal Nick Polizzotto. May God order of the House of January 4, 2007, Cincinnati metropolitan region a bet- welcome him home and give comfort to the Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- ter place to live, work and go to school. his family and friends. pointment of the following Members of

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Madam Mr. LEWIS Mr. ELLISON, Minnesota Speaker, 4 years ago, the President de- Mr. DREIER Mr. JOHNSON, Georgia clared victory onboard the Abraham Mr. HUNTER Lincoln. f Indeed, our troops have performed Mr. LANTOS MISSION ACCOMPLISHED valiantly and achieved military vic- Mr. BERMAN tory. There is no question about that Mr. GALLEGLY (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- or their performance. But 4 years later, Mr. HERGER mission to address the House for 1 we find ourselves still in a quagmire, a Mr. ROHRABACHER minute.) quagmire that even the head of the CIA Mr. DOOLITTLE Mr. COHEN. Today is the fourth an- said was now all trumped up with mis- Ms. WATERS niversary of the President of the information, misled the country, sacri- Mr. BECERRA United States announcing ‘‘Mission Ac- ficing brave men and women and their Mr. CALVERT complished.’’ It is also the day of the lives in Iraq. Ms. ESHOO publication of a book called ‘‘The Life What we need is for the President to Mr. FILNER and Times of Warren Zevon,’’ a biog- step up and recognize what the Amer- Mr. MCKEON raphy of a dear friend of mine who was ican people are calling for: a new direc- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD a late, great singer/song writer. I want- tion. Refocus on Afghanistan, go after Mr. ROYCE ed to address both topics, and I think I the terrorists where they are, go after Ms. WOOLSEY can do it together. Osama bin Laden, the people who actu- Mr. FARR Four years ago, when the President ally took down the tower, and end this Ms. ZOE LOFGREN announced ‘‘Mission Accomplished,’’ he quagmire. And the only reason that we Mr. RADANOVICH was right if he was talking about Sad- are there and continue to lose lives, be- Mr. SHERMAN dam Hussein’s government being top- cause there is no mission other than Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ pled; but otherwise, he was wrong and arrogance and hubris that has led this Mrs. TAUSCHER he has been channeling Warren Zevon President to stay this course in spite of Mrs. CAPPS who said, ‘‘I’m caught between a rock the sacrifice by our brave troops and Mrs. BONO and a hard place. Send lawyers, guns, men, when 61 percent of the Iraqi peo- Ms. LEE and money. The Shiites have hit the ple say it is okay to kill Americans, Mr. GARY G. MILLER fan.’’ that sectarian violence is okay, and in Mrs. NAPOLITANO Warren Zevon, requiescat in pace. the midst of the civil war is not where Mr. THOMPSON Mr. President, please sign the bill the we belong. Mr. BACA Congress has given you to end this war, Ms. HARMAN to end the occupation, and to bring our f Mrs. DAVIS troops home. IRAQ SUPPLEMENT Mr. HONDA f (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given Mr. ISSA permission to address the House for 1 Mr. SCHIFF WE MUST PROVIDE FOR OUR TROOPS minute and to revise and extend his re- Ms. SOLIS marks.) Ms. WATSON (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Mr. GINGREY. Madam Speaker, in- Mr. CARDOZA asked and was given permission to ad- deed it is an anniversary. It’s about the Mr. NUNES dress the House for 1 minute and to re- 80th-day anniversary since the Presi- Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ vise and extend his remarks.) dent asked for funding for our troops. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong Mr. COSTA Madam Speaker, just this morning we opposition to the theatrics the Demo- Ms. MATSUI received reports that the al Qaeda lead- cratic majority is trying to pass off as Mr. CAMPBELL er in Iraq has been killed. Despite such some kind of policy. Mr. BILBRAY signs that support for the terrorist Today, Speaker PELOSI will stage an Mr. MCCARTHY group in Iraq is fading, Democrats in elaborate and politically timed signing Mr. MCNERNEY, and Congress continue to advocate retreat ceremony for the Iraq troop with- Mr. CONYERS, Michigan and defeat. Fortunately for American drawal bill Congress passed 5 days ago. Mr. LEWIS, Georgia families and our troops in the battle- As President Bush has already vowed Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, American Samoa field, we have a Commander in Chief to veto this irresponsible legislation, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Washington who understands that victory is essen- Speaker PELOSI’s theatrics are simply Ms. NORTON, District of Columbia tial. As the Washington Post has edito- slowing down the process of getting Mr. JEFFERSON, Louisiana rialized: ‘‘America’s defeat will lead to much needed funding and money to our Mr. BISHOP, Georgia catastrophic civilian deaths, the rees- troops. Ms. CORRINE BROWN, Florida tablishment of terrorist training Let me remind the American people Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas camps, and possibly a regional war. We that our warfighters have been waiting Mr. SCOTT, Virginia must face the terrorists overseas, or we nearly 3 months for Congress to pass Mr. WATT, North Carolina will face them again in the streets of the President’s requested supplemental Mr. THOMPSON, Mississippi America.’’ funding for the war. The Democratic Ms. JACKSON-LEE, Texas Our Nation is at war. Our troops are leader might think a few days here Mr. CUMMINGS, Maryland bravely serving their country. We have don’t mean much, don’t matter much. Mr. HINOJOSA, Texas a responsibility to provide for their Every day they stall to appease left- Ms. KILPATRICK, Michigan well-being. I support President Bush’s wing activists is another day our mili- Mr. KUCINICH, Ohio pending veto and look forward to pass- tary must wait for the funding it needs Mr. MEEKS, New York ing a clean supplemental bill that fully to win this war. Ms. BERKLEY, Nevada funds our soldiers’ mission of pro- Madam Speaker, I admonish Speaker Mr. GONZALEZ, Texas tecting American families. PELOSI to quit playing politics with our

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