S4020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2021 to increase the debt before approving Whereas the ability of all people of the SENATE RESOLUTION 265—HON- any bill with deficit spending. United States to speak, protest, and express ORING THE MEMORY OF THE It would also terminate any unobli- their opinions publicly is central to the VICTIMS OF THE HEINOUS AT- gated funding for the American Rescue democratic process and to a free society; TACK AT THE PULSE NIGHTCLUB Plan Act and any previous stimulus Whereas the principles of the freedom of ON JUNE 12, 2016 bills, sending it back to the Treasury speech and the freedom of expression are under attack by people with the desire and Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself General Fund for deficit reduction to means to suppress opinions that those people and Mr. RUBIO) submitted the following reduce our debt. regard as offensive or contrary to prevailing resolution; which was considered and Finally, it would ensure that any bill dogmas; agreed to: reducing the Federal debt by at least 5 Whereas efforts to stifle debate and silence S. RES. 265 percent over 10 years is fast-tracked dissenters are compounded by cancel culture, Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman in- through the legislative process. a movement to impose severe social and eco- spired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Everyone can get behind these com- nomic sanctions on those who express un- targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, monsense measures. That is why my popular opinions; Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims bill is already endorsed by the National Whereas the freedom of speech should not and wounded dozens more in a despicable at- Taxpayers Union, the Council for Citi- be dictated by the majority, nor should it be tack; zens Against Government Waste, restricted to the freedom to discuss Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on the LGBTQ community, Americans for Tax Reform, Americans uncontroversial topics; Whereas the freedom of speech includes the the Hispanic community, the City of Or- for Prosperity, FreedomWorks, and lando, the State of Florida, and the United freedom to express views that are unpopular, Club for Growth. States; controversial, and even offensive; I am also proud to have the support Whereas the Orlando community continues Whereas these attacks on the freedom of of Senators CRUZ, BRAUN, BLACKBURN, to mourn the tragic loss of life, but has dem- speech have resulted in a chilling effect on JOHNSON, BARRASSO, ERNST, and onstrated remarkable strength, unity, and free expression and created fear of social, resilience in the aftermath of the horrendous TUBERVILLE as cosponsors of this im- economic, and deadly retaliation; event; portant legislation. Whereas the stifling of free expression and Whereas June 12 is designated as ‘‘Pulse With President Biden’s budget pro- the resulting fear has exacerbated social ten- Remembrance Day’’ in the State of Florida posal—and just to put that in perspec- sions and divided the people of the United to honor the victims and survivors of the tive, his budget proposal is $6 trillion. States; senseless attack; This year, our Federal receipts are Whereas, in January 2018, a student at Lib- Whereas the people of the United States only going to be $3.5 trillion. How can erty High School in Oregon was suspended continue to pray for those affected by the we expect to run trillions and trillions for wearing a shirt that supported President tragedy; and and trillions of dollars of deficit year Donald Trump; Whereas June 12, 2021, marks 5 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were after year? With his budget proposal, Whereas, in January 2018, authorities from the People’s Republic of China pressured tragically cut short by the senseless act of we see how important the need is to terrorism: Now, therefore, be it Marriot International to fire an employee get Washington’s awful spending habits Resolved, That the Senate— under control and start paying down for using the company’s social media ac- (1) commemorates the 49 victims killed in count to like a Twitter post from a Tibetan our debt. the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, separatist group; Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt I did it before. I did it as Governor of Whereas, in July 2018, the People’s Repub- Florida. I walked in with a $4 billion condolences to the families, loved ones, and lic of China pressured airline companies friends of the victims; deficit. I started reducing taxes my from the United States to alter their (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the at- first year. We reduced it every year in websites to recognize the country’s claim to tack and pledges continued resolve to stand 8 years, and we cut over a third of the the island of Taiwan; against terrorism and hate; and State debt. We did it by being respon- Whereas, in October 2019, Blizzard Enter- (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law en- sible, by holding government account- tainment temporarily banned Ng Wai Chung forcement and emergency medical personnel able for watching how we spent every from their esports tournament for wearing a who responded to the attack. dollar. It can be done. mask supporting protests in Hong Kong; f So getting back on track is possible, Whereas, in October 2019, Blizzard Enter- SENATE RESOLUTION 266—EX- tainment temporarily banned an American but it takes discipline. It takes ac- PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE University esports team from their competi- countability. It starts with taking con- DESIGNATION OF MAY 2021 AS crete steps, like rejecting bloated tion for displaying a sign critical of the com- pany and supporting protests in Hong Kong; ‘‘NATIONAL BRAIN TUMOR budgets and passing commonsense leg- Whereas, in October 2019, authorities in the AWARENESS MONTH’’ islation like the Federal Debt Emer- People’s Republic of China pressured Daryl Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. MAR- gency Control Act. We have the chance Morey, the general manager of the Houston KEY, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN) submitted to do this. We know the vote over the Rockets basketball team, to apologize for ex- the following resolution; which was debt ceiling increase is a tough vote for pressing support on Twitter for protests in considered and agreed to: everybody. Let’s take this opportunity Hong Kong; S. RES. 266 to have real structural reform so we Whereas, in September 2020, the University Whereas more than an estimated 84,000 in- can start paying down our debt and not of Southern California placed Professor Greg dividuals will be diagnosed with a primary leave this debt to future generations. Patton on leave after explaining a word in brain tumor in the United States in 2021, and f the Mandarin language that is pronounced an estimated 87,240 individuals in the United similarly to an offensive word in English States were diagnosed with a primary brain SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS during his lecture; tumor in 2020; Whereas, in December 2020, opinion editor --- Whereas, in the United States, brain tu- Adam Rubenstein resigned from the New mors are the— SENATE RESOLUTION 264—RECOG- York Times 6 months after he faced backlash (1) leading cause of death from cancer in NIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF from the staff of the New York Times for ed- children who are under 14 years of age and PROTECTING FREEDOM OF iting an opinion piece by Senator Tom Cot- teens who are under 19 years of age; and SPEECH, THOUGHT, AND EX- ton of Arkansas; and (2) third leading cause of death from cancer in young adults who are between 20 and 39 Whereas, in February 2021, Lucasfilm fired PRESSION years of age; Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Ms. actress Gina Carano after she authored a so- cial media post calling on people not to hate Whereas the average 5-year survival rate LUMMIS, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. CRAMER, Mrs. their neighbors for their political views: for an individual in the United States fol- lowing the diagnosis of a primary malignant HYDE-SMITH, and Mr. TILLIS) submitted Now, therefore, be it the following resolution; which was re- brain tumor is only 36 percent; ferred to the Committee on the Judici- Resolved, That the Senate recognizes that Whereas it is estimated that 18,600 individ- ary: freedom of expression and freedom of speech uals in the United States will die as a result are sacred ideals of the United States and of a malignant brain tumor in 2021; S. RES. 264 should protect the freedom to peacefully ex- Whereas brain tumors may be malignant Whereas freedom of speech is one of the press thoughts and opinions without fear. or benign but can be life-threatening in ei- most basic values of the United States; ther case;

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Madam President, I June 9, 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. of brain tumors exist; ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Whereas the treatment and removal of COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC ate proceed to the consideration of S. brain tumors present significant challenges WORKS Res. 266, submitted earlier today. due to the uniquely complex and fragile na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ture of the brain; The Committee on Environment and Pub- Whereas brain tumors affect the primary lic Works is authorized to meet during the clerk will report the resolution by organ in the human body that controls not session of the Senate on Wednesday, June 9, title. only cognitive ability, but the actions of 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. The senior assistant legislative clerk every other organ and limb in the body, lead- COMMITTEE ON FINANCE read as follows: ing to brain tumors being described as a dis- A resolution (S. Res. 266) expressing sup- The Committee on Finance is authorized ease that affects the whole individual; port for the designation of May 2021 as ‘‘Na- to meet during the session of the Senate on Whereas brain tumor research is supported tional Brain Tumor Awareness Month’’. Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10 a.m., to con- by a number of private, nonprofit research There being no objection, the Senate foundations and by Federal medical research duct a hearing on nominations. institutions; proceeded to consider the resolution. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND Mr. SCHUMER. I ask unanimous con- Whereas basic research may fuel advance- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ments and development of new treatments sent that the resolution be agreed to, for brain tumors; The Committee on Homeland Security and that the preamble be agreed to, and Whereas obstacles to the development of Governmental Affairs is authorized to meet that the motions to reconsider be con- new treatments for brain tumors remain, during the session of the Senate on Wednes- sidered made and laid upon the table and there are limited strategies for the day, June 9, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. with no intervening action or debate. screening or early detection of brain tumors; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas, despite the high number of indi- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS viduals diagnosed with a brain tumor every objection, it is so ordered. year and the devastating prognoses for those The Committee on Indian Affairs is au- The resolution (S. Res. 266) was individuals, only 5 drugs and 1 medical de- thorized to meet during the session of the agreed to. vice are approved by the Food and Drug Ad- Senate on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10 The preamble was agreed to. ministration to treat brain tumors; a.m., to conduct a hearing a nomination. (The resolution, with its preamble, is Whereas the mortality rates associated COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- with brain tumors have changed little during mitted Resolutions.’’) the 30-year period preceding the date of in- The Committee on the Judiciary is author- troduction of this resolution; ized to meet during the session of the Senate f on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10 a.m., to Whereas there is a need for greater public ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 10, awareness of brain tumors, including the dif- conduct a hearing on nominations. ficulties associated with research on brain 2021 COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS tumors and the opportunities for advances in Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I brain tumor research and treatment; and The Committee on Foreign Relations is au- ask unanimous consent that when the Whereas May 2021, during which brain thorized to meet during the session of the Senate completes its business today, it tumor advocates nationwide unite in aware- Senate on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10 adjourn until 10:30 a.m., Thursday, ness, outreach, and advocacy activities, is an a.m., to conduct a hearing. appropriate month to recognize as ‘‘National June 10; that following the prayer and COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Brain Tumor Awareness Month’’: Now, pledge, the morning hour be deemed therefore, be it The Committee on Foreign Relations is au- expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two Resolved, That the Senate— thorized to meet during the session of the (1) supports the designation of May 2021 as Senate on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 2:30 leaders be reserved for their use later ‘‘National Brain Tumor Awareness Month’’; p.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. in the day, and morning business be (2) encourages increased public awareness COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND closed; further, that upon conclusion of of brain tumors to honor the individuals who ENTREPRENEURSHIP morning business, the Senate proceed have lost their lives to a brain tumor or cur- to executive session to resume consid- The Committee on Small Business and En- rently live with a brain tumor diagnosis; eration of the Quraishi nomination; (3) supports efforts to develop better treat- trepreneurship is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, further, that the cloture vote on the ments for brain tumors that will improve the Jackson nomination occur imme- quality of life and the long-term prognoses of June 9, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hear- individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor; ing. diately following the cloture vote on the Quraishi nomination; that if clo- (4) expresses its support for individuals COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS who are battling brain tumors, as well as the ture is invoked on the Quraishi nomi- families, friends, and caregivers of those in- The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is au- nation, all time expire at 1:45 p.m.; fi- dividuals; and thorized to meet during the session of the nally, that if any of the nominations (5) urges a collaborative approach to brain Senate on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 3 p.m., are confirmed, that the motions to re- to conduct a hearing. tumor research, which is a promising means consider be considered made and laid of advancing understanding of, and treat- SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE upon the table and the President be im- ment for, brain tumors. The Select Committee on Intelligence is mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- authorized to meet during the session of the tion. f Senate on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. objection, it is so ordered. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON STRATEGIC FORCES f MEET The Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10:30 A.M. Mr. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I the Committee on Armed Services is author- ized to meet during the session of the Senate TOMORROW have 13 requests for committees to on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 4:30 p.m., to Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, if meet during today’s session of the Sen- conduct a hearing. there is no further business to come be- ate. They have the approval of the Ma- SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC POLICY fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- jority and Minority leaders. sent that it stand adjourned under the Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph The Subcommittee on Economic Policy of previous order. the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- Urban Affairs is authorized to meet during I wish everyone a nice evening. ate, the following committees are au- the session of the Senate on Wednesday, There being no objection, the Senate, thorized to meet during today’s session June 9, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hear- at 5:02 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, of the Senate: ing. June 10, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.

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