E212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2007 Madam Speaker, I ask that my distinguished makes people more comfortable and more isterial ‘‘John Adams,’’ ‘‘the streets of Bos- colleagues join me recognizing the enormous willing to open up to the world around them. ton were covered by nearly a foot of snow.’’ contributions to the civic and cultural life of our I have been impressed by the impact that A crowd set upon a lone British sentry at orthodontists have not only on their patients, ’s Province House, taunting him. Nation by Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, founder Quickly, reinforcements arrived, and so did a of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. but also the communities in which they serve. larger crowd. Soon the crowd hurled snow- f Orthodontists are truly dental specialists, un- balls, chunks of ice, oyster shells and stones. dergoing years of training to learn how to The soldiers, now nine, opened fire, killing ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO PAR- safely and effectively correct misaligned jaws five Bostonians—‘‘bloody butchery,’’ Samuel TICIPATE IN THEIR LOCAL and teeth. In addition, orthodontists donate Adams called it. Only one lawyer would de- BLOOD DRIVE over 62 million dollars worth of pro-bono den- fend the British soldiers. He was a different tal services each year. Adams—John Adams, a good man on the path to being great. HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG The American Association of Orthodontists I resurrect this tale about Adams because OF MICHIGAN is the leading voice for orthodontists in this it is sorely needed. Just this month, an offi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. The organization represents almost cial in the Bush administration, a deputy as- 95 percent of American orthodontists and is Tuesday, January 30, 2007 sistant secretary of defense named Charles dedicated to maintaining the high quality of or- D. Stimson, suggested that lawyers who de- Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, the re- thodontic care and promoting advances in or- fend terrorism suspects being held at Guan- nowned author William Shakespeare once thodontic treatment and technology. I am tanamo not only should not do so but that wrote, ‘‘How far that little candle throws his proud that the American Association of Ortho- their firms ought to be blackballed as a re- beams! So shines a good deed in a weary sult. dontists is headquartered within my district in ‘‘I think, quite honestly, when corporate world.’’ St. Louis, Missouri and I wholeheartedly sup- CEOs see that those firms are representing It is in that spirit of brotherly love that I port efforts to publicize the benefits of ortho- the very terrorists who hit their bottom line come before this House to address an issue dontic treatment and the practice of back in 2001, those CEOs are going to make of great urgency back in my south-central orthodontics. those law firms choose between representing Michigan district. Madam Speaker, it is with great privilege terrorists or representing reputable firms,’’ According to a January 28, 2007 article in that I recognize orthodontists today before he said in a radio interview. You may want the Lansing State Journal, Michigan’s state- to read that again. Congress and I urge my colleagues to join me It’s hard to know where to begin. Shall it wide blood inventory levels ‘‘have remained in working to establish a National Orthodontic be with the notion that the Sept. 11 terror- below an adequate supply for all negative Health Month. I myself can attest to the posi- ists did not so much murder about 3,000 peo- blood types since early January. tive benefits of orthodontic care, as I have be- ple as hit the ‘‘bottom line’’ of American The article goes on to state that a 72-hour come one of the millions of adults who use corporations? This is a stunningly original supply of blood is typically necessary for the braces to improve my oral health. By estab- take on that awful day, an auditor’s reading needs of patients in Michigan’s 127 hospitals, lishing a National Orthodontic Health Month of history that Stimson, in the spare time he but the inventory level of certain blood types we are taking a big first step towards edu- deserves to have in abundance, might want in Michigan has dropped to just a 12- to 24- to apply to the bombing of Pearl Harbor or cating people about the importance of ortho- the burning of Atlanta. I doubt that any CEO hour supply. dontic care as part of their overall oral health. look at Sept. 11 as a bad day at the office. This past weekend I had the opportunity to f More to the point, what sort of lawyer— participate in the St. Gerard Blood Drive held and Stimson is one—not only thinks that a in Delta Township in Michigan’s Eaton County. ‘‘DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY terrorism suspect does not deserve counsel While I confess I have never been a fan of FOR THE INDEFENSIBLE’’ but that the counsel ought to be punished as needles, the feeling of civic duty experienced a result? It’s hard to fathom a lawyer saying by myself and all the donors that day far out- such a thing—even hard to fathom it from a HON. BARNEY FRANK mere citizen. weighed any temporary pain we may have felt OF It would be just a waste of my time, I sup- as a result of a needle. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pose, to point out that the Guantanamo sus- It’s said that a faithful friend is the medicine Tuesday, January 30, 2007 pects are just suspects, convicted so far of of life, and I urge my fellow Michiganders and nothing. In fact, some of them have been re- Americans across this great country to heed Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Madam leased and others, arrested and held else- the call of organizations like the Red Cross Speaker, earlier this session I inserted into the where, turned out to not be the mass mur- and make an appointment at your local blood RECORD a cogent editorial from the Boston derers and master criminals the government, donation center. Globe calling for the dismissal of Deputy As- in a fit of hype, originally accused them of being. Anyone who thinks all prosecutors f sistant Secretary Charles Stimson, who out- rageously urged corporations in America to speak nothing but the truth need only famil- HONORING ORTHODONTISTS iarize themselves with the case of the la- boycott attorneys who performed their duty as crosse players at Duke. There’s a sad lesson lawyers in defending people accused of vio- in American jurisprudence for you. HON. WM. LACY CLAY lating the law who were incarcerated in Guan- Naturally enough, Stimson’s repudiation OF MISSOURI tanamo. While Mr. Stimson has since been of everything John Adams stood for pro- duced some protest, condemnation and out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forced to apologize, the apology was an en- tirely unconvincing one, in which he claimed rage. Following the well-established Wash- Tuesday, January 30, 2007 not to have meant what he clearly said. A re- ington rule, Stimson apologized, doing so in a letter to The Post. He said his remarks did Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to cent article in by the not reflect his ‘‘core beliefs.’’ He did not pay tribute to Orthodontists everywhere by in- very able writer Richard Cohen correctly ques- blame his utterance on drugs, booze, troducing a Resolution to establish a National tions the apology, makes clear once again Twinkies or a deep depression; he merely Orthodontic Health Month. Since the early how wildly outrageous Mr. Stimson’s com- said that his words had left the wrong ‘‘im- 1900s, the specialty of orthodontics has been ments were, and concludes correctly that ‘‘his pression.’’ With that, he has returned to the a growing part of our Nation’s dental health words show that he is unfit for government obscurity from whence he came, his job pre- system. This resolution expresses the sense service. . .’’ I ask that Mr. Cohen’s thoughtful sumably secure. I, for one, do not accept Stimson’s apology. of Congress that U.S. citizens should observe column be printed here because it is our re- I think it is insincerely offered and beside a National Orthodontic Health Month to recog- sponsibility as elected officials to continue to the point. What matters most is that he re- nize the advancing art and science of protest Mr. Stimson’s presence in our Govern- tains his job, which means he retains the orthodontics. In addition, this Resolution aims ment, particularly in a position where he confidence of his superiors in the govern- to encourage Americans to learn more about should be advocating policies exactly the op- ment. How anyone can have confidence in the benefit of quality orthodontic care. posite of his call for the boycott of conscien- such a man is beyond me. There are only two Over 5 million citizens of all ages are cur- tious and courageous attorneys. explanations, one inexcusable, the other chilling. The first is that his bosses don’t rently undergoing orthodontic treatment. An at- DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR THE care. The second is that they agree with him. INDEFENSIBLE tractive smile contributes to self-esteem and I would guess that Stimson strongly felt it self-image, improving a person’s self-con- (By Richard Cohen) was No. 2—agreement. From the get-go, the fidence and contributing to both social and ca- ‘‘On the cold moonlit evening of March 5, Bush administration has taken the position reer success. An attractive smile simply 1770,’’ writes David McCullough in his mag- that anyone it detained on terrorism charges

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Congress and the courts have unaccountably challenged this view, and the Bush adminis- said, ‘‘Spokane provides us with the tools and f tration has beaten a tactical retreat on un- inspiration to pursue our goals.’’ Spokane is a city of promise because of INTRODUCTION OF THE VETERANS checked eavesdropping and the legality of REASSIGNMENT PROTECTION ACT trying alleged terrorists before military people like Matthew, who are partnering with commissions. Still, we all know where its caring adults to serve our community. He, heart is on these matters. Justice is what along with many other youth in the area, im- HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH the administration says it is. pact Spokane’s future on a daily basis through OF SOUTH DAKOTA By now, any other administration would their participation in organizations such as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have fired Stimson, apology or not. His Spokane Regional Youth Department, Chase words show that he is unfit for government Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Youth Commission and the Teen Advisory service, not to mention membership in the Ms. HERSETH. Madam Speaker, today I bar. Fortunately for him, if and when some- Council. am pleased to introduce the Veterans Reas- Devon Clark, another local high school stu- one does drop the ax, some misguided law- signment Protection Act of 2007. This bill dent, says that ‘‘Spokane is fortunate to have yer, infused with the spirit of John Adams, would ensure the application of veterans’ pref- such a great network of youth, but it is also will defend him. I hope Stimson will forgive erence protections to Federal and postal em- him. important to see that the network of adults ployees who are the unfortunate victims of who support our youth is just as much an inte- f downsizing actions that threaten to unfairly gral part of the team.’’ That network has con- and involuntarily reassign them to locations far LANE EVANS POST OFFICE tributed to a low high school drop-out rate in BUILDING from their homes. Spokane County and a commitment to men- I have drafted this legislation to directly ad- toring underserved populations. SPEECH OF dress the actions of some Federal agencies Finally, Katherine Merck, a participant in that are attempting to circumvent the applica- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Youth Leadership Spokane, said ‘‘Spokane tion of certain employment preferences to mili- OF deserves the honor of being named one of our tary veterans in their ranks. These Federal en- national 100 Best Communities for Young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tities in the course of downsizing actions, People, because our community focuses on Monday, January 29, 2007 under the authority of so-called ‘‘repositioning youth, is a safe place, has outstanding rules,’’ are seeking to deny the longstanding Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, schools, and offers many opportunities for employment preference entitlements Congress I rise today in strong support of H.R. 521, young people to become involved in the com- has conferred upon eligible veterans in con- which will designate a ‘‘Lane Evans Post Of- munity.’’ nection with reduction-in-force actions. If tradi- fice Building’’ in Rock Island, Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend tional veterans’ preference rights were avail- For more than 20 years, Lane was a cham- the City of Spokane for their work to develop able, veterans would likely remain employed in pion of veterans and Parkinson’s issues on civic participation in our young people, to pro- comparable positions in the same geographic Capitol Hill and a great friend to both commu- vide them with an outlet to express their area when a downsizing action occurred. nities. We worked together as co-chairs of the views, and to give the youth of Spokane the Since the time of the Civil War, veterans of Congressional Working Group on Parkinson’s opportunity to serve their community through our Armed Forces have been given some de- Disease, and I came to truly admire his dedi- partnering with adult leaders in the city. I invite gree of preference in hiring and other per- cation, kindness, and courage. my colleagues to join me in celebration of sonnel actions by the Federal Government. Last year Lane helped to pass into law a Spokane, Washington, an America’s Promise Recognizing their sacrifice, Congress has en- program that he conceived and created, Par- ‘‘100 Best Communities for Young People.’’ acted laws to prevent veterans from being pe- kinson’s Disease Research, Education and f nalized for their time in military service. Vet- Clinical Centers, PADRECCs. These centers HONORING MRS. FISHER’S ON THE erans’ employment preferences recognize the will provide valuable assistance to American OCCASION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVER- economic loss and sacrifice suffered by citi- veterans battling Parkinson’s disease. SARY zens who have served their country in uni- As a former Marine, Ranking Member on form, restore veterans to a favorable competi- the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and tive position in Government employment, and person battling Parkinson’s Disease, Lane HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO acknowledge the larger obligation owed to dis- OF ILLINOIS Evans knows better than most the challenges abled veterans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES facing both constituencies. While his presence The blatant actions of some Federal agen- in this chamber is sorely missed, I hope to Tuesday, January 30, 2007 cies to circumvent preference eligible protec- continue his legacy while working with the Mr. MANZULLO. Madam Speaker, the con- tions in the course of downsizing actions must newly renamed Bicameral Congressional Cau- gressional district I represent is home to two be ended, especially in light of legal chal- cus on Parkinson’s Disease to find a cure for of the finest home style, thick-sliced potato lenges by involuntarily reassigned employees this terrible disease. chips manufacturers in the country, Mrs. Fish- that have generally been resolved in favor of I am truly proud to have served with my er’s and Ole Salty’s. I am pleased today to their employing agency because of a loophole dear friend Lane and to support this fitting trib- honor Mrs. Fisher’s on the occasion of its 75th in the law that requires preference eligible vet- ute to him. anniversary. erans to accept involuntary reassignment or f Mrs. Fisher’s was founded in Rockford, Illi- be administratively discharged for the refusal. nois in 1932 by Mrs. Ethel Fisher. Eugene and My legislation would close that loophole. The SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: AN Ethel Fisher began cooking potato chips in Veterans Reassignment Protection Act would AMERICA’S PROMISE ‘‘100 BEST their basement on a two burner wash stove in ensure the application of veterans’ preference COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEO- order to make extra income during the De- rights to employees who are involuntarily reas- PLE’’ pression. From this humble beginning, Mrs. signed in the course of reorganizations or Fisher’s now ships its product throughout the transfers of function within their agency, re- HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS entire and is one of oldest chip gardless of the characterization of such per- OF WASHINGTON manufacturers in the Midwest. sonnel actions by their agency. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Fisher’s is currently owned and oper- I introduced similar legislation late in the ated by the DiVenti family, who were employ- 109th Congress, which was endorsed by the Tuesday, January 30, 2007 ees of Mrs. Fisher’s at the time they pur- American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Madam chased the company. Under the ownership of the National Association of Postal Supervisors, Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of the DiVenti family, Mrs. Fisher’s now employs and the National Association of Postmasters Spokane, Washington, and the efforts of the 13 full time workers and has three shipping of the United States. I appreciate the contin- Spokane Regional Youth Department for being routes that make daily deliveries to Dixon, Ro- ued support of these groups and look forward named an America’s Promise ‘‘100 Best Com- chelle, Freeport, Crystal Lake, and Janesville, to the added endorsements of additional vet- munities for Young People.’’ . eran service organizations and others.

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