E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 109 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 152 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 No. 122 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was Although Shafak was acquitted, Tur- ber of the European Union. On Sep- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- key continues to use forms of intimida- tember 4, that Foreign Affairs Com- pore (Mr. WAMP). tion to deny its citizens their right to mittee of the European Parliament an- f freedom of expression. It lobbies for its nounced that Turkey had failed to so-called rightful role in the inter- align its laws with the European Union DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO national community, yet it does not standards, and in particular, it noted TEMPORE live up to democratic principles and Turkey’s lack of recognition of the Ar- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- standards. menian genocide, its illegal occupation fore the House the following commu- Mr. Speaker, in 1915 a systematic and of the northern third of Cyprus, reli- nication from the Speaker: deliberate campaign of genocide per- gious inequality and its oppressive penal code. But Turkish authorities WASHINGTON, DC, petrated by the Ottoman Empire September 26, 2006. against Armenians occurred. Over the continue to deny their citizens the I hereby appoint the Honorable ZACH WAMP following 8 years, over 1.5 million Ar- freedoms that Americans and other de- to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. menians were tortured and murdered, mocracies across the world value so J. , and more than half a million were greatly. Without them, a true democ- Speaker of the House of Representatives. forced from their homeland into exile. racy does not exist. f To this day the Republic of Turkey re- Until Turkey can guarantee key principles of a , it should not MORNING HOUR DEBATES fuses to acknowledge the fact that this massive crime against humanity took be allowed to join the European Union. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- place in the name of Turkish nation- In addition, Turkey needs to abide by international law in its dealings with ant to the order of the House of Janu- alism. ary 31, 2006, the Chair will now recog- When it comes to facing the judg- its neighbors. Turkey continues the il- legal blockade of Armenia. It refuses nize Members from lists submitted by ment of history about the Armenian entrance of goods from Cyprus to its the majority and minority leaders for genocide, Turkey has chosen to tram- morning hour debates. The Chair will ports. ple on the rights of its citizens to Mr. Speaker, the Turkish Prime Min- alternate recognition between the par- maintain its lies. The trial of Ms. ties, with each party limited to not to ister is expected to visit with President Shafak is a perfect example of the Bush sometime in early October, in the exceed 25 minutes, and each Member, depths the Turkish authorities will go except the majority leader, the minor- next few weeks. In light of these latest in order to deny the Armenian geno- events, in light of the report of the ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- cide. Their refusal simply has no lim- ited to not to exceed 5 minutes, but in Foreign Affairs Committee of the Eu- its. ropean Parliament, I would encourage no event shall debate extend beyond Article 301 of the Turkish penal code the Bush administration to insist that 9:50 a.m. was used against Shafak. It is the same Turkey clean up its act, both with re- The Chair recognizes the gentleman law that was used against another au- gard to suppression of the rights of its from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) for 5 thor, Orhan Pamuk, in 2005. It states own citizens, and illegal and aggressive minutes. that any person who, quote, insults the acts against its neighboring countries. republic can be jailed for between 6 f f months to 3 years. TURKISH PENAL CODE—ELIF Mr. Speaker, more than 60 similar HONORING CHAIRMAN HENRY J. SHAFAK’S TRIAL cases have been brought against writ- HYDE Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, last ers and artists in Turkey. The law is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- week Turkey put renowned novelist being used to silence political voices in ant to the order of the House of Janu- Elif Shafak on trial for charges that the country. In this instance, it dis- ary 31, 2006, the gentlewoman from she insulted Turkishness because the turbingly was used to charge a made- Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) is recog- character in her latest book refers to up character in a book. nized during morning hour debates for the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians in Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased 5 minutes. 1915 as genocide. Nine months preg- that the European Parliament’s For- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I nant, Shafak was forced to defend her- eign Affairs Committee, on September am delighted to take this opportunity self, or, more specifically, a fictional 4, insisted Turkey make substantial to reflect on the awe-inspiring career character in her book, to prevent going changes in many areas before the na- of Chairman HENRY J. HYDE. It is dif- to jail. tion could ever be accepted as a mem- ficult to imagine this House without

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His Ever more attentive to the words of the essence of HENRY HYDE very well efforts to fight AIDS around the world Your mouth and the breath of life You when he recently noted, as a com- have inspired a generation of legisla- breathe within us, may we respond to mittee chairman and in all of his deal- tors on both sides of the aisle. Your holy inspirations, now and for- ings, HENRY HYDE has been the soul of HENRY’s endeavors in the domestic ever. Amen. fairness and balance. If you had any sphere have been no less ambitious. His f kind of trouble in your life, you would efforts to protect life, to safeguard Old THE JOURNAL want someone like HENRY to plead Glory, and defending victims of sexual your case, and you would want some- abuse have greatly resounded with the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The one like HENRY to decide your case. He American people. Chair has examined the Journal of the understands people. He knows that we How fortunate we are to have been last day’s proceedings and announces live in an imperfect world, and he blessed with the awesome presence of a to the House his approval thereof. greets his fellow man with an openness, man of such stunning conviction. Serv- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- a generosity of spirit, and an easy man- ing with Chairman HYDE has been a re- nal stands approved. ner that draws others to him. markable privilege. I could not have f HENRY is remarkable, not only for hoped for a more caring and able men- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the formidable body of legislation that tor or a friend of more steadfast loy- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the he has championed in his very long ca- alty and kindness. There is hardly a gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. SNY- reer, but also for the life of service and soul in this Chamber who has not been DER) come forward and lead the House dedication that he continues to lead. touched by his graceful leadership and Born and raised in the Windy City, in the Pledge of Allegiance. his righteous conviction. Mr. SNYDER led the Pledge of Alle- Chairman HYDE enlisted in the U.S. Mr. Speaker, we are grateful for the giance as follows: Navy at the age of 18 and served with great example that HENRY HYDE rep- distinction during World War II, even- resents to our Chamber, our Nation, I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- tually rising to the rank of commander and to the world. We are so grateful to lic for which it stands, one nation under God, before his retirement from the Naval HENRY HYDE for many decades of guid- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Reserve in 1968. He attended Duke and ance and inspiration. It is difficult to f Notre Dame before coming to the town express how much he will be missed by that would eventually become his sec- all of us. ‘‘PRESS ONE FOR ENGLISH’’ ond home, earning a bachelor’s from f (Mr. POE asked and was given per- Georgetown in 1947. It is not difficult RECESS mission to address the House for 1 to picture HENRY in his undergraduate minute.) years musing to himself, ‘‘I’ll be back.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, why must I HENRY and Jeanne were married soon ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair press ‘‘1’’ on my phone for English? thereafter. Then they returned to the declares the House in recess until 10 Why are voting ballots in numerous great State of , settling in Chi- a.m. today. languages? Why are street signs in for- cago. HENRY earned a law degree from Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 10 min- eign language like Vietnamese? Why Loyola in 1949. He started life in office utes a.m.), the House stood in recess do we educate illegals in their native in 1966, and has forged ever upward until 10 a.m. tongue? Why can’t some clerks in ever since, rising through the Illinois f stores or fast food restaurants speak State House and becoming majority b 1000 English? leader before his election to represent Mr. Speaker, one of the qualities that the Sixth District of Illinois in Con- AFTER RECESS make a nation a nation is a common gress in 1974. The recess having expired, the House language. Our ancestors decided that In the 32 years since joining this was called to order by the Speaker pro the American national language would House, HENRY has made an indelible tempore (Mr. PRICE of Georgia) at 10 be English. German was the second mark on the history of this institution a.m. choice. But, in our day, we don’t want and on the consciousness of our Nation. f to hurt people’s feelings that are not The eloquence of his speech, the ele- PRAYER from around here, and we make the un- gance of his bearing, and the eternity wise choice to communicate with them of his convictions have won him a place The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. in their language, not the American as one of our Nation’s most treasured Coughlin, offered the following prayer: language. legislators. HENRY has been lauded in a Lord God, always giving voice to If people come to America, they need, great many ways, but writer David prophets and strength to martyrs, in like the people before them, to learn to Horowitz memorably and accurately times of greatest need Your people speak English. Failure to do so makes called him a Gibraltar of conviction, have turned to You with greater per- us not a nation but many nations with- an avatar of grace. sistence. In the most critical times, in a nation. September 11, 2001 was, as many have You did not bring their mere expres- The national language is English. noted, a day that forever changed our sions of need to reality; instead, You Several national languages are divisive destiny and our thinking. With his took action Yourself to prove You live and detrimental and destructive of our usual sense of clarity and his elo- beyond their imagining and that You culture and our civilization. Mr. quence, HENRY HYDE assessed the grave are the Lord of all the nations. Speaker, I am tired of pressing ‘‘1’’ for threats we now face from extremists, Look with mercy and fondness upon English. noting on the 1-year anniversary of the Your people today and this government And that’s just the way it is. attacks, ‘‘Our enemies have no aim ex- by the people in the House of Rep- f cept destruction, nothing to offer but a resentatives as we hear the words once forced march back to a bleak and dis- spoken through Ezekiel as Your living THE BARBARIC PRACTICE OF mal past. Theirs is a world without word today: GAME BIRD AND ILLEGAL DOG light.’’ ‘‘The nations shall know that I am FIGHTING Indeed, HENRY has shed light on the Lord, says the Lord God, when in (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was many of the important issues facing their sight I prove my holiness through given permission to address the House our Nation and, indeed, the world. His you.’’ for 1 minute.)

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