November 28, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6491 For Maternal and Child Health Serv- get our act together and avoid the se- ture leaders of our biomedical sciences ices Block Grants, nearly 400,000 fewer questration. workforce. Research into costly dis- women and children would be served by So I’m so pleased that you took the eases affecting mothers and babies will these block grants that go to the State time to organize this hour of sharing be especially harmed by these cuts. to provide the essential services in the with the American people the impact The National Institute of Child local communities. And so the ripple of sequestration, that it would have Health and Human Development, which effect down our State and throughout such a profound effect on our lives is responsible for conducting and fund- our communities would be so tremen- when we think about ensuring that ing research into these diseases, has dous because these services provide a every child in America gets a healthy the lowest percentage of grant applica- wide range of health care and they start to life. We take it for granted tions funded of all the NIH institutes. allow the expansion of certain quality that every small child needs and de- The $106 million cut to the National In- health care programs for children, for serves this right in this country that stitute of Child Health and Human De- example, with disabilities. we are proud to live in, the United velopment will likely worsen this trend In , we would be facing, States of America. and dampen our hopes of finding inno- should sequestration happen, 2,000 So we need to come together now on vative treatments and cures for condi- fewer women having access to breast behalf of our Nation’s children and tions that are affecting mothers and and cervical screenings, the preventive their mothers and their families to babies. These are just some of the ex- services that keep cancer full-blown stop these sequestration cuts, to en- amples of the devastating effect of se- from occurring in these women’s lives, sure that we have a balanced approach questration cuts to maternal and child so costly to them personally, to their to reducing our debt, and to continue health programs and research. We can’t families, but also taxpayers, and nearly to support our communities and the afford these cuts. a million dollars—and this is what I frontline services that they provide to So I just want to end this hour by want to close by focusing on, because our families, because our smallest, our saying that all of us want to make sure we don’t stop and think when we cut a most vulnerable and their families, that we do put our fiscal house in million dollars from the Children’s they’re depending on us now in this order. But the real question is, at what Hospitals Graduate Medical Education hour. cost are we going to do it to certain Program, in sequestration a million So again, I thank you for bringing us people? Who is actually going to pay? I dollars would be cut just for these together, my colleague from Illinois, think we all have an interest in mak- training programs in California. That and for focusing us on the real-life im- ing sure that we keep our children, our program makes sure that we have pact of what we’re facing here with the mothers, and our families healthy, well enough resources necessary to train cliff. fed, and make sure that we raise pro- the next generation of pediatric physi- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Let me also just ductive children in this country. cians, people who are there on the underscore the point you made about I yield back the balance of my time. front line with families to pull them training pediatricians and pediatric f through what they face in life. specialists. That would affect, across HONORING MEMBERS OF I met the real-life impact of this pro- the board, everyone who seeks—this is CONGRESS gram when a remarkable young man not just for vulnerable communities or came to Capitol Hill from California individuals, but all of us with small The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. last year, Max Page. Now, you may not children want to make sure that the PLATTS). Under the Speaker’s an- remember his name, but you probably doctors are there when our kids may nounced policy of January 5, 2011, the remember if you watched the Super need them. So this is very important. gentleman from California (Mr. CAL- Bowl in 2011 little Darth Vader in the I’m glad you brought them up. Thank VERT) is recognized for 60 minutes as ad, the popular Volkswagen Super you. the designee of the majority leader. Bowl commercial. He’s a real young Mrs. CAPPS. Thank you for this op- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, today child. He’s only 7 years old. And I came portunity. we honor seven Members of Congress to meet him here on Capitol Hill last Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. I want to just from California who have honorably year. He was born with a congenital mention another cost-effective reason served in the House of heart defect—not uncommon. But it that we should avoid cuts. For exam- Representatives. The combined experi- has required numerous surgeries during ple, we have immunization programs ence, knowledge, and expertise of my the 7 years of his short life. that decrease our future health care departing colleagues will be sorely costs, and let me just give you the ac- missed. b 1520 tual dollar numbers. I have been joined by some of my He is being treated at Children’s Hos- Every dollar we spend on the child- California Members who will be coming pital in Los Angeles, which my col- hood vaccine series through this pro- in and out; they may wish to speak and leagues from California know very well gram saves our health care system we will be happy to yield to them. But as an outstanding medical facility $16.50 in future medical costs. By any- first we have a good friend from North serving a wide region in the Southwest. body’s estimation, that’s a really good Dakota who is also departing, U.S. Last year, when Max came to Wash- return on investment, $16.50 back for Representative RICK BERG, and I will ington with his parents and little every dollar that we spend on child- yield to him. brother, he came to tell Members of hood vaccines. Mr. BERG. I want to thank the gen- Congress his own story and how impor- Another aspect of sequestration cuts tleman from California. tant it is that we continue to invest in that would really hurt everyone are It’s been a distinct honor for me to preparing new doctors to care for our the cuts for research into the health represent the people of North Dakota children. I know it’s every parent’s challenges facing our country. The pro- in this Congress, the 112th Congress. worst fear what will happen if their posed cuts to the National Institutes of I ran for Congress because I believed child becomes sick, not just a runny Health of almost $2.5 billion will cause that we needed to continue to have an nose or a sore throat, but seriously ill irreparable harm to our research infra- economic environment, an economic with perhaps a life-threatening or a structure and our ability to treat and climate that has stability and encour- chronic condition that needs lifelong cure diseases. Eliminating funding for ages growth and encourages jobs. And treating. We owe it to every parent in almost 2,400 research projects will de- I’m sure we can all agree that there is America to do what we can to make crease our ability to identify new more work that needs to be done. But sure that every child has access to the methods to prevent and combat health I’m hopeful in the days, the weeks, the best health care available if they need challenges such as cancer and diabetes, months, and the year ahead that we it. We don’t want them to be concerned impede our ability to remain the world can finally come together, not as that there is not going to be that leader in biomedical research, elimi- Democrats and not as Republicans, but trained pediatrician, that hospital to nate jobs in local communities as Americans who are concerned about send their sick child to should that throughout this country, and hinder the future and concerned about that happen, and it’s because we couldn’t our ability to train and develop the fu- next generation. In doing so, I know

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During his time in Congress, et surplus, we are seeing unprecedented GREN was first elected to Congress in Congressman HERGER has been a vocal economic growth, and one of the 1978, where his legal background was and active supporter of efforts to en- brightest futures ahead. instrumental in his leadership on judi- hance and improve flood control and To the great people of the State of ciary, criminal justice, and immigra- water storage infrastructure to meet North Dakota, I want to express my tion issues. He was called back to State the public health and safety needs of deepest gratitude for giving me the op- service in 1989 and successfully ran for growing communities in northern Cali- portunity to be North Dakota’s voice, a attorney general, where he served from fornia. He’s also been a strong sup- voice here in the U.S. House of Rep- 1991 to 1999. porter of improved forest management resentatives for the last 2 years. I As attorney general, Congressman to protect communities from cata- would also like to thank my staff for LUNGREN helped author, and later de- strophic wildfire and provide local eco- their hard work. I’ve put them through fended in court, California’s landmark nomic development opportunities. Ac- some long hours serving the people of Three Strikes and You’re Out law. Dur- cordingly, he has been a champion of North Dakota, and I know the people of ing his tenure and due to his tough on several pieces of commonsense forest North Dakota appreciated the hard crime policies, crime plunged 30 per- health legislation, including the Her- work and the dedication that they cent to historic lows in California. ger-Feinstein Quincy Library Group brought forward. After a few years in the private sec- Forest Recovery Act of 1998 and the Se- My faith in the democratic process is tor and the aftermath of September 11, cure Rural Schools and Community unwavering, and I truly believe that 2001, Congressman LUNGREN decided to Self-Determination Act of 2000. America’s brightest days are ahead. return to Congress and was reelected in Congressman HERGER was instru- Serving the people of North Dakota in 2004. Since his return, Congressman mental in the reauthorization expan- Congress was an adventure and an ex- LUNGREN has used his time and talents sion of the 1996 welfare reform law. The perience of a lifetime. It’s something as a member of the Judiciary and the reauthorization measure enacted in that I will always look back at with Homeland Security Committees. 2006 strengthened the 1996 law to help pride and appreciation. Personally, I’m Throughout his career, Congressman even more parents on welfare go to not sure what lies ahead, but I’ll say LUNGREN has been supported by his work and further strengthened their this: it will be great spending a lot wonderful wife, Bobbi, and their fam- families. more time in the great State of North ily. In the 112th Congress, Congressman Dakota. Thank you, and may God Thank you, Congressman LUNGREN. HERGER was selected chairman of the bless. Your contributions to both California House Ways and Means Subcommittee Mr. CALVERT. I thank you for your and our country will be long remem- on Health and was a leader in fighting service. bered. And I know you’re very proud of the government takeover of health Mr. Speaker, we have a number of your alma mater, Notre Dame, as they care. people coming shortly, but first I’d like head toward another national cham- In addition to many accomplish- to say some words about the dean of pionship. ments in Congress, Congressman HER- our California delegation, JERRY Now I would like to return to Cali- GER and his wife, Pamela, are proud LEWIS. fornia again with DAVID DREIER, who is parents and grandparents of 9 children JERRY was first elected in 1978 to the the current chairman of our California and 12 grandchildren. Congressman United States House of Representa- Republican delegation. DAVID was HERGER’s spirit, tenacity, intelligence, tives. We’re losing a great man with elected as part of the Reagan revolu- and leadership have been the hallmark the retirement of a good friend to all of tion in 1980. He has remained true to of a distinguished career, and we cer- us, and certainly a mentor to me, the principles of free markets, free tainly salute him as he retires. JERRY LEWIS. trade, limited government, strong na- And I’m now happy to yield to Mr. tional defense, and personal freedom HERGER. b 1530 during his 31 years of service. Mr. HERGER. I thank my good friend From his early days in Congress, Congressman DREIER holds the dis- from California (Mr. CALVERT) for JERRY LEWIS has worked tirelessly for tinction of being the youngest chair- those kind remarks and your great the good of the Nation and for the well- man of the House Rules Committee and friendship over the years and great being of his constituents. Whether it the first from California. As chairman leadership that you have offered. was securing water supplies for south- of the Rules Committee, Congressman I was deeply honored and humbled ern California, rebuilding our defense DREIER has been instrumental in re- when the good people of northern Cali- programs, supporting the nascent un- storing regular order to the House, en- fornia elected me 26 years ago to be manned aerial vehicle, eliminating suring Members’ voices are heard on their Representative. I came to Wash- wasteful spending, or improving the legislation, and supporting the ideals ington as President , quality of life for thousands of Inland of civil debate in the House. one of my personal heroes, was wrap- Empire residents, JERRY LEWIS has Congressman DREIER has also been a ping up the final years of his second been the definition of a leader and a pa- leader in reforming Congress to in- term. That was more than a quarter triot. crease transparency, demand account- century ago, and yet the years have His great depth of knowledge will be ability, and ensure dignity of the moved by at a breathtaking pace. sorely missed by the entire House and United States House of Representa- Time does not permit me to even especially the House Appropriations tives. begin to recount the memories. There Committee, where he served as the In 2001, Mr. DREIER was unanimously have been incredible highs and incred- chairman and ranking member. I know selected by his California colleagues to ible lows, but I always treasure the all of us are grateful for JERRY’s years chair the State’s Republican congres- time I was allowed to serve in this of service to our country, and we’ll sional delegation, where he leads Cali- amazing institution that was forged by miss his vision, his leadership, his fornia’s House Republicans on critical the wisdom of our Founding Fathers. sense of humor, and certainly his intel- statewide issues. Congressman I have mixed feelings today. I will lect. DREIER’s leadership, especially as deeply miss the company of dedicated I congratulate JERRY on his retire- chairman of the House Rules Com- colleagues who have become my good ment. And while he will be deeply mittee, will be sorely missed. friends. I value and treasure the mem- missed in Washington, D.C., he has Next is someone I have also worked bers of my staff who have literally be- much to look forward to as he enjoys with for many years. We had worked come a second family, and I know I will

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I thank my friend for yielding, be one of those not here in the Capitol, phase of my life. I want to see more of and I must say that I very much appre- but in an office building downtown, one those 12 grandchildren. I get to have ciate the time that he has taken to rec- of those which was evacuated. We stood more time with my dear wife, Pam, the ognize those of us who are leaving this on the street corner for hours until we most supportive spouse any man could institution who hail from the State of were allowed back in the building. hope and pray for. And I know that California. I recall that while it was a terrifying when I step down, a host of deeply com- Twenty-four years ago, in 1988, I moment, it was a unifying moment be- mitted patriotic colleagues will do ev- stood on this floor during this month cause people that you didn’t know, erything in their power to advance the to say good-bye to the House for the black, white, Hispanic, and Asian, were cause of liberty. first time. I was privileged to be elect- all coming up to one another and ask- I am greatly encouraged by the dedi- ed in 1978, just before Ronald Reagan ing who was attacking us. It was a cation and passion of the large class of came to Washington, D.C. I was proud threat, but it was also unifying in that Republican Members who were swept to be one of the first seven Members of we felt they were attacking us. It into office in the historic election of Congress to endorse him for President didn’t matter what our color was. It 2010. I am also very gratified that in 1979 and to travel with him at that didn’t matter what our religious belief northern California will be represented time. I recall that whenever he was happened to be. It was that we were all next year by a Republican freshman campaigning east of the Mississippi, he Americans. who knows what it is like to drive a asked those of us Members of Congress I was joining a law firm at the time, tractor and get mud on his boots. I who supported him to attend his polit- and I was going to have an office here have confidence in this new generation ical press conferences with him. What in Washington, D.C., and I had the cop- of leaders. we would do is basically stand behind ies of the Constitution of the United I cannot leave this Congress without him and use ourselves as a backdrop to States and the Bill of Rights that had saying a few words about the wonderful show that Ronald Reagan had some been made off the original copies and people of northern California. In my connection with Washington, D.C. It given to those of us as Members of Con- rural district, you will find farmers was a proud moment for me. gress on the bicentennial of the Con- with rough hands and sunburned faces. It was even a greater experience for stitution. After I went back to the of- You will find tough timber fallers and me to serve for 8 years in the Congress fice, I got a hammer and some nails, mill workers. The people of rural while he was President of the United and I tacked it up to the wall because northern California have that old-fash- States. He, in fact, showed that you I was trying to make a statement that ioned and refreshing patriotism that can change a country and you can no matter who it was that was attack- leads them to post this kind of sign at change a world through the power of ing this Nation and us, they weren’t the county line: ‘‘Where we honor vet- your ideas. It was wonderful to be a going to succeed and they weren’t erans.’’ foot soldier in the army of Ronald going to destroy this country and they In my two decades of service, the Reagan as we transformed this House, weren’t going to destroy this constitu- thing that has always struck me the as we transformed this Congress, as we tional democracy. I vowed at that time most about my constituents is that transformed this Nation, and as we al- if I had the opportunity, I would seek what they really want most from the lowed liberty to ring much louder than public office again to see if I could add Federal Government is simply to be it had before. something to the fight against ter- left alone. They do not want a new pro- One of my proudest moments in the rorism. gram. They want to run their small House of Representatives is being a So I’ve been privileged to be a mem- businesses, their farms, and their mills member of the House Administration ber of the Homeland Security Com- without being wrapped up in 15 yards of Committee that accepted the statue of mittee for 8 years, and I’ve been privi- red tape. They want to compete. They Ronald Reagan from the State of Cali- leged to be a member of the Judiciary want to prosper. fornia to be one of the two official stat- Committee where we’ve worked on They understand the premise of this ues here in the House Chamber. I was FISA, the Foreign Intelligence Surveil- country: personal liberty; the freedom privileged to write the legislation lance Act, and we worked on other acts to pursue a dream; the concept of risk which officially accepted it. If you look that were extremely important like the and reward. That’s not too much to at that legislation, it permanently , where on the one hand ask. For their sake and for the sake of places the Ronald Reagan statue in the we ensured that the civil liberties of all Americans, I ask my colleagues to rotunda of the United States. So it will this country would not be trampled get back to the roots of our Nation, to take a positive vote of the Congress to upon, but we also ensured that this Na- freshly embrace our heritage, to trust ever remove it. That is probably appro- tion would not be destroyed by those the ingenuity of the American people priate. who wish us ill and wish to destroy us. to thrive and prosper if we will simply When people look at that statue of I’ve been privileged to serve as chair- get out of their way. Ronald Reagan, they should see the man of the House Administration Com- I have deeply appreciated the oppor- crack along the base, and those cracks mittee and served before that as the tunity to serve with you, and I extend are there because that is a piece of the ranking member in attempting to try my deepest thanks to the constituents Berlin Wall with Ronald Reagan stand- and make this House function better of northern California for allowing me ing above it. Our belief at the time was and attempting to help Members be- the extraordinary privilege of fighting that this would allow for generations come better Members in servicing their for them in the United States House of in the future, children in the future, constituents, and to try and provide a Representatives. when they’re accompanied by their modicum of security for this House to parents, to ask their parents why they ensure that this institution is not at- b 1540 would put a statue here honoring a tacked physically or through the Mr. CALVERT. I thank the gen- President that’s cracked at its base, cyberworld, or in other ways. tleman. I want you to know how much and it will allow those parents and oth- I have to say when you are lucky of a privilege and an honor it has been ers to explain to those children the enough to be one of the less than 11,000 for me to serve with you for the last 20 story of the defeat of communism and people in the history of this Nation to years. I’m grateful. the victory of freedom. be a Member of this House, to be a Mr. HERGER. I thank my good For 10 years, I was able to work here Member of the Congress, you realize friend. in the House. I went home 2 years later how lucky you are, you realize what a

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I am be the symbol of freedom that it has many years. pleased to say that that cleanup has been, that you will have achieved It is, indeed, one of the highest hon- begun and that we are going to delist something. ors and privileges of my life to be able that. That did happen under our watch, One of the things I attempted to do, to represent the people of Illinois’ 10th and it’s something that a number of us and was successful in, was making sure Congressional District in this esteemed are very, very proud of. that the national motto ‘‘In God We body. I’ve always remembered who I Of vital interest to every person in Trust’’ is not only here over the ros- work for and what they wanted to see the 10th Congressional District is our trum, but as people come to the new accomplished, and the importance of transportation system. In this Con- entry way to the Congress of the bringing thoughtful, independent lead- gress, we passed a 2-year transpor- United States, the CVC, the Capitol ership to the Congress. tation bill, one which I can say is good Visitors Center, the first thing they see When I first ran, I saw far too many and fair for our district. I fought hard are the words ‘‘In God We Trust’’ illu- people—far too many Americans—who and, yes, even broke with the party minated in stone. So in a funny way were struggling and out of work in a when I felt that the legislation that you can say I left my mark on this tough economy. As a small business was drafted would jeopardize our prior- place. One would not think it would be owner, I certainly understand firsthand ities and the people in the district. controversial; but believe it or not, we the pressures that small business own- Fortunately, these concerns were rem- were sued for putting that up there. ers and family businesses are facing all edied in the final legislation, and I am But it is there, and it will be there as across the country. I felt that the Fed- proud that we were able to come to- long as this institution remains. eral Government was making it harder gether in a bipartisan fashion to pass a I would just say thank you to those and harder for me to put the key in the transportation bill. who have elected me. I was privileged I also want to highlight the STOCK door and open up my business each and to serve from southern California and Act, which included some legislation every day. Frankly, they should be northern California. I was privileged to that I had fought for—my ‘‘no pensions represent the entire State. I was privi- doing quite the opposite. We here for felons’’ language. This provision leged to have my children on the floor should be trying to make it easier for strengthened existing Federal law to with me as I was sworn in and have my businesses to open up their doors, easi- ensure that taxpayers are not funding grandchildren on the floor with me er for them to hire that next indi- congressional pensions for lawmakers when I was sworn in in my second tour. vidual. convicted of public corruption crimes. Not many men and women get that op- I’ve talked at length in this Chamber As residents of Illinois are all too fa- portunity. So I thank the people of my about my Main Street Jobs Agenda. miliar with our recent Governor, Rod State. With its focus on pro-growth tax re- Blagojevich, this provision has special I thank my colleagues from all over form, increasing exports and manufac- meaning, unfortunately, to the con- the country, but particularly those turing, access to capital for small busi- stituents of Illinois. Yet the interests from California. We are a band of nesses, making investments in infra- of the people of the 10th District and, I brothers and sisters. We’ve worked to- structure, utilizing domestic energy re- would argue, of our country obviously gether over the years. We have worked, sources, the importance of STEM edu- carry beyond our own borders. I think, with integrity, with honesty, cation, and implementing smarter reg- I was proud to lead an early effort in and hopefully with a modicum of hu- ulations as opposed to simply more of showing a commitment of the House mility, understanding how important them, I do believe that this is the best freshmen to make sure that foreign aid this place is and understanding that as recipe for moving our country forward in this early budgetary crisis would not long as you consider what you do im- and for getting our economy back on be jeopardized for our one true ally in portant and yourself not so important, track. Now, there is certainly much the Middle East, the State of Israel. you will succeed. more work to be done in the future, but This included showing some support for So I thank my friend from California, I do want to recognize two important what has now become widely known as and I thank my colleagues from Cali- steps that we have taken in the 112th the Iron Dome rocket defense system, fornia for this opportunity to at least Congress. but our focus in the Middle East cer- say another good-bye. This Chamber has advanced—and I tainly has not stopped there. b 1550 have been proud to support—a frame- We have gone to great lengths in this work for tax reform that is focused on Mr. CALVERT. I thank the gen- Congress to zero in on what I believe is economic growth and on providing tleman. I certainly wish you well, and the greatest threat we have to our own much-needed tax relief to American I know Notre Dame will do very well in national security, and that is a nuclear families. The realization of this tax re- the coming days and weeks. armed Iran. I’ve been pleased to team Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- form will be essential in helping our with Representative TED DEUTCH and fornia. Will the gentleman yield for economy reach its full potential in the Senator KIRK on a number of bills to just one moment? future. confront this threat. Our actions have Mr. CALVERT. I yield to the gen- I am also proud of the work that we ranged from strengthening sanctions tleman. have been able to do to promote domes- on Iran’s energy sector to promoting Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- tic manufacturing, exports, and jobs human rights and democracy inside fornia. It was 24 years ago that I left created by them. As the second-largest Iran and much more. In fact, one of our this House, I went to the LA Coliseum, manufacturing district in the Nation, most important accomplishments in I saw Notre Dame beat SC, and then I we know how important it is to have this Congress will have been a strong went on to see them win the national trade agreements, which we passed sanctions package, which passed both championship. Last Saturday, I went with Colombia, Panama and South Houses this summer and which in- to the LA Coliseum, and I saw Notre Korea, and we are already seeing the cluded these provisions that we au- Dame beat SC. In 6 weeks, I’m going to positive impact that these agreements thored. go to the national championship game are having today on jobs back home. Finally, I would like to highlight the and see Notre Dame win again. I don’t I would also like to take this time to ongoing work to pass a bipartisan know whether I’ll have another 24 highlight a number of more locally fo- budget agreement. This is an initiative years, however. cused achievements, specifically note- that I have been proud to advance, Mr. CALVERT. I thank the gen- worthy for the people of Illinois’ 10th starting with a bipartisan letter that tleman. Congressional District. urges the supercommittee to go big—to We are going to go out of order for a For nearly 20 years we’ve been work- put everything on the table—with a minute, and I yield to our good friend ing closely with the local coalition of debt reduction agreement that puts lit- from Illinois (Mr. DOLD). stakeholders and the Army Corps of erally everything that people don’t

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:21 Nov 29, 2012 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28NO7.053 H28NOPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with November 28, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6495 want to talk about out into the open in the human brain, like prostate can- Congress and run for higher office in and on the table in order to try to cer, even breast cancer—a noninvasive the State of California; structure a deal that will, in essence, treatment as a result of nonpartisan, DAVE DREIER, who is one of the best put our economy on a course to fiscal bipartisanship support for the kind of liked people here in the United States solvency. medical research that is a part of the Congress—besides JERRY LEWIS. I will I certainly look forward to con- National Institutes of Health. have to say, DAVE DREIER is one of the tinuing these bipartisan efforts. Yet Over the years, probably the greatest nicest guys. And he has had such au- again, we find ourselves today at the privilege I’ve had is to serve for a short thority in his hands, and it is very hard fiscal cliff. Just today, I had an oppor- time as the chairman of the full Appro- to be as nice as DAVE DREIER is and to tunity to sit down with Erskine Bowles priations Committee, the committee hold the authority he has as chairman and Alan Simpson and other members where I’ve spent my life. During that of the Rules Committee; of the ‘‘brave 38’’ who voted for the time, issues like the unmanned aerial , he is leaving us as only bipartisan budget to come to the vehicle, which has been a part of our well. BRIAN, from San Diego, I have had floor in, I guess, a generation. I hope work, have, indeed, made a difference a lot of problems with BRIAN because that we can come together and talk for those of us who care about making before he was elected, I was the best about something bigger—bigger solu- certain that in the future America con- surfer in the United States Congress. tions, not deals. We want solutions to tinues to be the force for peace in the Of course, there were no other surfers the problems we face because that’s world. at that time, so that accolade really wasn’t as important. But then BRIAN what the American public, I believe, b 1600 needs. comes along and spoils that little brag- Governing in a democracy is not But most importantly, Congressman gadocio that I was able to do. BRIAN easy. It requires compromise, and it re- CALVERT, I want you to know that as has been so active on science issues. I quires working together. Yet, as I’ve the new chairman of the California Re- have worked closely with him on small often said, putting people before poli- publican delegation, I’m proud of the modular reactors and on water quality tics and progress before partisanship is fact that you are my colleague and for our coastline; the only way that we can truly move friend. In the years ahead, we will con- MACK is perhaps one of this country forward and to have a bet- tinue to work together on behalf of the the most lovely Members of Congress ter future. people of our region. that I can imagine. She has been hard- Mr. CALVERT. I thank the gen- Mr. CALVERT. I certainly thank the working. She came here with her hus- tleman for his service. gentleman. Not only has he been a band. Her husband, as we know, had an Next, I would like to recognize our great colleague of all of us in Cali- accident. She was elected in his seat dean, the dean of the California Repub- fornia, but a great friend to every one and has done a terrific job ever since lican delegation, Congressman JERRY of us. I’d say we’ll miss you, but I know she took office in this very tragic way, LEWIS. we will be seeing you around both in but she made the most of it. She has Mr. LEWIS of California. Thank you California and here in Washington, done wonderful things for the Inland very much, my colleague , D.C. Empire in California; for holding this hour for members of Next, I would like to introduce the And finally, , who the California delegation and for new dean of the California delegation, represents the area of southern Cali- friends beyond that. Your kind re- the incoming dean next year, DANA fornia up in the area where you have marks earlier about my work here is ROHRABACHER from Orange County, the Reagan Library, which is located in much more than I would like to take California. his district. ELTON GALLEGLY was a the time to talk about, but I do very Mr. ROHRABACHER. I would say mayor before he came to the House of much appreciate your mentioning my that I have big shoes to fill, but I don’t Representatives. He represents more bride, Arlene, in all of this because, as think I will ever be able to fill Con- than just about anybody else here of you know, she is my partner in all of gressman LEWIS’ shoes. He has a list of that promotion, that natural evolution my work. accomplishments that I just don’t of someone who has been active in In thinking about any remarks that know anybody else in this body who their community, was elected to local might have been made regarding my has more to be proud of and more over office, and then came to serve his time years of service here, one of the first the years who’s meant as much to me in Washington to put those skills to things that comes to mind was early on as JERRY LEWIS. use for his country. in my career when I experienced a When he talked about the dam, I hap- So all of these people have made huge major flood in California, the 1938 pen to represent an area in California, contributions. It’s been my honor. flood. I’ll never forget dropping a ping- Orange County, California, in which Before I came to work here, for 7 pong ball out my back window. It fell a that man, because of what he did, with years I worked in the Reagan White couple of feet and hit the water and Mr. CALVERT at his side, has built the House. I worked for President Ronald floated out through the back fence. Santa Ana River project that protects Reagan. I thought that was going to be During my years of service here we’ve tens of thousands of homes from flood the greatest honor of my life, and it had a chance to address questions like damage, and it was due to their hard was. But I can tell you, right up there that. The Seven Oaks Dam—a huge fa- work. I was supporting them, but they alongside that, it’s been an honor cility in southern California sponsored were providing the leadership that got working with these people I have just by the Corps of Engineers—made it that through the Congress. described, and Mr. CALVERT as well. possible to assure that such a flood will So today we are saluting JERRY But my colleagues like , never occur again in the region known LEWIS, but also saluting the other DAN LUNGREN, DAVE DREIER, JERRY as the Inland Empire. Members who are not going to be with LEWIS, BRIAN BILBRAY, MARY BONO It has been a great privilege of mine, us next year: MACK, and ELTON GALLEGLY, it has most of all, to recall the fact that the WALLY HERGER, who was here earlier, been my honor and the joy of my life to vast percentage of issues that we deal a man who fought so long and hard for have worked alongside wonderful peo- with here in the House have almost the timber industry and the economic ple like this trying to make our coun- nothing to do with partisan politics. well-being of Northern California; try and our world a better place. It’s very, very important that we be DAN LUNGREN, who is a highly prin- Mr. CALVERT. I thank you, Mr. willing to recognize that, in working cipled person who we all look to, a man ROHRABACHER, and I look forward to together, we can make a difference on with strong religious and principled po- serving with you for a long time in the behalf of the American people. sitions, you can’t help but admire him, future. God bless. At home, issues like the Proton and a man who was the attorney gen- ELTON GALLEGLY was brought up, and Therapy Center at Loma Linda Univer- eral of the State of California as well I’d like to say something about ELTON. sity, which provides for a noninvasive as then running for Congress twice. I ELTON and I are close friends. We’ve cancer treatment that has a dramatic might add that I took DAN LUNGREN’s spent a lot of time together in the impact upon issues like small tumors seat when he decided not to run for automobile going back and forth to the

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I per- pact on hundreds of thousands of con- the honor of working with Congress- sonally worked with him on a number stituents, Californians and Americans. man GALLEGLY on a number of issues, of issues, including making E-Verify Due to schedule changes, not every- including E-Verify, invasive species mandatory. one could be here, but I’m sure as we issues, and regional water projects. Throughout his career, Congressman go through the remainder of this ses- Congressman GALLEGLY holds the dis- BILBRAY has been supported by his sion, they will find an opportunity to tinction as the only Member of Con- wonderful wife, Karen, their five chil- say their farewells to the House. gress, by the way—and this is an im- dren and seven grandchildren. It’s been With that, I thank you, and I yield portant thing if you’re a Member—who an honor to serve with Congressman back the balance of my time. can get from the Capitol to Dulles Air- BILBRAY, and I would like to extend my f gratitude to his many years of dedi- port in 30 minutes or less. I think he DELEGATES’ PLEA FOR JUSTICE holds the record. cated service. We’re great friends and From the start, Congressman GALLE- will continue to be so. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. GLY has been a leader on immigration b 1610 WOODALL). Under the Speaker’s an- issues, most recently as the chairman nounced policy of January 5, 2011, the Our final departing Member is some- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from of the Judiciary Committee Sub- one, as all of these Members, someone the District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) committee on Immigration Policy and I have known very closely and consider Enforcement. He understands the nu- for 30 minutes. a very close personal friend and whose Ms. NORTON. Thank you, Mr. Speak- ances of our legal immigration system leadership will be sorely missed, Con- and the vital importance of secure bor- er. gresswoman MARY BONO MACK, Califor- I come to the floor with other Dele- ders, especially as it relates to his role nia’s only Republican woman in the as vice chairman of the Foreign Affairs gates to make a plea for respect that United States House of Representa- we are pleased to say that the House Committee. Congressman GALLEGLY tives. She’s been a trailblazer in the brought a unique perspective to the has already honored. Mr. Speaker, this House. House has seen many disagreements on Foreign Affairs Committee, having Congresswoman BONO MACK’s selec- many issues, and that’s what the served 8 years on the Permanent Select tion as subcommittee chairman of American people expect. We believe Committee on Intelligence and its Ter- Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade and the House has shown that it be- rorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis for the 112th Congress was historic, lieves that some matters, however, are and Counterintelligence Sub- making her the first Republican beyond dispute. There are some mat- committee. woman in American history to hold a In the aftermath of September 11, gavel on the Energy and Commerce ters where unity is to be expected. Congressman GALLEGLY chaired the Committee, one of the oldest standing These matters go to basic respect for Subcommittee on International Ter- committees in the United States House our members of the armed services. rorism, Nonproliferation and Human of Representatives. As chairman, Con- The House, to its great credit, has al- ready demonstrated that respect, and I Rights and held one of the first hear- gresswoman BONO MACK has become a ings on the 9/11 Commission’s rec- national leader on privacy issues, an want first to thank the Delegate whose ommendations, a hearing that led to expert on technology matters, and a provision, whose amendment, was more than 10 provisions that were in- global champion of Internet freedom. chiefly responsible, Delegate GREGORIO cluded in the final bill. In addition to her impressive chair- SABLAN from the Mariana Islands, Congressman GALLEGLY’s long and manship, Congresswoman BONO MACK whose amendment has, I believe, twice distinguished career has been sup- passed landmark legislation that called been put in the House defense author- ported by the love and support of his for country-of-origin labeling for fresh ization bill that requires that when the wife, Janice, and their four children fruits and vegetables, in addition to flags of the 50 States are raised or hon- and ten grandchildren. Congressman several innovative energy-saving bills, ored by our Armed Forces that the GALLEGLY’s dedication to our national rewarding companies for utilizing flags of the Territories and of the Dis- security, strong borders, and legal im- clean-burning fuel technologies, and trict of Columbia also are honored. migration has contributed immensely increasing the energy efficiency of Fed- I want to also thank House Armed to the betterment of our Nation, and eral buildings. The House of Represent- Services Committee Chairman BUCK we certainly thank him for all the atives also overwhelmingly passed MCKEON and Ranking Member ADAM years of his service. MARY BONO MACK’s SPY ACT, which SMITH for putting this provision in the Next I want to talk about my friend, helps to protect Americans’ personal defense authorization bill that is now BRIAN BILBRAY. Working alongside information on the Internet. pending. This bill will be considered, I Congressman GALLEGLY on immigra- Congresswoman BONO MACK is mar- suppose, in conference by the House tion issues is Congressman BILBRAY, ried to fellow Congressman CONNIE and the Senate. It is in the House bill. the chairman of the House Immigra- MACK, has two children, three step- We regret that it is not in the Senate tion Reform Caucus. Anyone who children, and is now a new grand- bill, and so the Delegates and I have knows Congressman BILBRAY knows his mother. All of us will certainly deeply come to the floor to ask that the Sen- commitment and dedication to his con- miss Congresswoman MARY BONO ate follow the lead of the House on this stituents. He is always on the go, never MACK’s humor, intellect, compassion, matter of common courtesy and re- misses an opportunity to meet and dis- and expertise; and I know we’ll see her spect. cuss issues important to those he rep- in town. Delegate SABLAN’s provision in the resents. On a personal note, I remember House-passed bill simply requires that Congressman BILBRAY is a member of shortly after Sonny was killed a num- the flags of the Territories and of the the House Energy and Commerce Com- ber of years ago visiting her along with District of Columbia be respected when mittee, with subcommittee appoint- Congressman JERRY LEWIS. It was a the armed services choose to honor the ments to the Oversight and Investiga- very difficult time, but she stood in the flags of the 50 States. I have, in addi- tions, Communications, Technology breach and came in, as DANA men- tion, written a letter to the President and the Internet, and Energy and Envi- tioned, under very tragic cir- asking for a Presidential memorandum ronment. He is chairman of the House cumstances but represented her be- directing all Federal agencies includ- Immigration Reform Caucus, where he loved Coachella Valley in a wonderful ing the Armed Services to do the same. works with Members on both sides of way and has been a fantastic member I regret to report that the Army alone the aisle to enact meaningful immigra- of the California delegation. Again, we recognizes the D.C. flag and the flags of tion reform. will sorely miss her service. the Territories as a matter of policy. I

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