H3604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 19, 2010 Service flag on or around their homes their life in service to our Nation. Both Our brave men and women in uniform need or places of dwelling. I introduced this of these flags are a constant reminder our support. And so do their families, who live measure to ensure that people have the of the honor, of the duty, of the service daily with the knowledge that a loved one may right to display the Service flag with- and the sacrifice our members embody be put in harm’s way in the defense of free- out limitation. that provide that service each and dom. As a major in the Air Force Reserve every day. Since World War I, the Blue Star and Gold and flying multiple missions in Iraq There should be no question, no ques- Star banners have been a way for families— and Afghanistan, flying those wounded tion at all that America’s military and the communities they live in—to show and fallen soldiers out of the country, families can display a Service flag in their consideration and respect for our troops it is significant that we allow the fami- front of their place of residence if they in the field. lies to be represented and to be rep- choose to do so. Unfortunately, current My home State of Alabama has very active resented of the service of their loved law does not allow that to take place. Blue Star and Gold Star programs. Glenn one. I was honored when I learned that It doesn’t guarantee that right to dis- Nivens of Blue Star Salute in Alabama, Rachel the Ohio State Legislature had dis- play that Service flag in certain hous- Clinkscale of Gold Star Wives of America, and played a Service flag for me while I ing condominium associations or in Marynell Winslow of Alabama Gold Star fami- was serving in Iraq and Afghanistan real estate management associations. lies represent, as leaders of their respective from 2004 through 2005. It was at the So this bill merely addresses a com- organizations, the many citizens of Alabama State capitol and on display. monsense problem in allowing the mili- who are tireless in their support of our troops I would like to thank all the sup- tary families to proudly honor their and their families. porters of this legislation, as my office loved ones. Whenever I see those powerful banners— has received thousands of signatures I just want to thank the gentleman and in fact, I’ve had the honor of being pre- from Ohioans and members of the mili- from Ohio (Mr. BOCCIERI) for his leader- sented with a Blue Star banner which I proud- tary, as well as those families around ship on this issue, his service himself. ly display in my office—I always reflect on the country who support this measure, This is important legislation. It goes what it takes to keep America free. This has as well as endorsements from the Air right to the heart of the servicemem- been the case for generations of Americans. Force Sergeants Association, ber families and what they believe in, There should never be an impediment to VoteVets.org, and over 50 of my col- and I urge support. displaying the Blue Star and Gold Star ban- leagues have supported this legislation, Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam ners, whether it is in the window of a house, which will aid in its passage. Speaker, we have no further speakers a business, or in the case of this legislation, I would like to thank Chairman and we are prepared to close, so I will a condominium unit. Some of my colleagues FRANK, Ranking Member SPENCER reserve the balance of my time. may remember that in 2005, we passed simi- BACHUS for their help on this impor- Ms. JENKINS. Madam Speaker, I lar legislation also referred to the Financial tant bill that honors the service of our yield as much time as he may consume Services Committee that protected the display military members and gives all people, to the gentleman from New York (Mr. of the U.S. flag. no matter where they live, the right to LEE), my friend and colleague. If anything, we should be promoting greater honor them, too. Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speak- participation in the Blue Star and Gold Star As I’ve said before, as a military er, to follow on to what my colleagues’ programs as a way to show appreciation for member myself, I’m proud to stand be- points have been, first and foremost, I our troops and our solidarity with their families. fore you today having worked on those do want to thank my good friend from The Sixth Annual Blue Star Salute will be critical measures which can become Ohio (Mr. BOCCIERI) for his hard work held at the American Village in Montevallo in law for our veterans, including improv- with this important bill that ensures my district on Memorial Day. It would be a ing access to health care in rural areas the Service flag can be displayed on great pleasure to report to them that the for veterans, ensuring the VA can ade- residential properties, which is key, House of Representatives has voted strongly quately handle mental health issues for without limitation. to support the freedom of our families to those returning vets from the front Each day, millions of Americans proudly display the Blue Star and Gold Star lines. proudly display the Service flag in rec- banners. You know, today we stand together ognition of conflicts overseas. How- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. I yield back in a bipartisan way. We intend to make ever, due to some unreasonable and my time. the Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act of misguided policies instituted by some The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 2009 a law for military families. While housing associations, the Service flag question is on the motion offered by they stood up and fought for us, it’s has been unable to fly free. The bill be- the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. now time that we stand up and fight fore us today will ensure that those MOORE) that the House suspend the for their families to recognize their who wish to proudly honor those serv- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2546. service. ing in conflicts around the world will The question was taken; and (two- Ms. JENKINS. Madam Speaker, I be able to do so. thirds being in the affirmative) the yield as much time as he may consume The Service flag is a meaningful rules were suspended and the bill was to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. symbol used by many to honor brave passed. PAULSEN), my friend and colleague. men and women currently serving in A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, I war zones, as well as those killed in ac- the table. also rise today as a strong supporter of tion or who have died in service. There f H.R. 2546, the Blue Star/Gold Star Flag should be no restrictions on honoring Act. This is a straightforward bill that these courageous souls, and the pas- 5-STAR GENERALS will ensure that those who want to sage of this bill brings us one step clos- COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT honor the men and women of our er to ensuring that this is the case. Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Armed Forces can absolutely do so. Ms. JENKINS. Madam Speaker, I Speaker, I move to suspend the rules Specifically, this bill protects the have no further requests for time and and pass the bill (H.R. 1177) to require rights of an individual to display the yield back the balance of my time. the Secretary of the Treasury to mint Service flag on residential property Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam coins in recognition of five United without limitation. Speaker, H.R. 2546 is a commonsense, States Army 5-Star Generals, George Service flags are official banners au- bipartisan bill that rightfully honors Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight thorized by the United States Depart- all of our servicemen and women fight- Eisenhower, Henry ‘‘Hap’’ Arnold, and ment of Defense for display by families ing to protect us and the families that Omar Bradley, alumni of the United of military members serving our coun- support them. I urge my colleagues to States Army Command and General try during periods of war. The blue vote in favor of this bill. Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan- star, as was mentioned earlier, rep- Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, when it sas, to coincide with the celebration of resents that a family member is cur- comes to supporting our troops, it is essential the 132nd Anniversary of the founding rently serving, and the gold star sig- that we as Americans unite as one commu- of the United States Army Command nifies that a family member has given nity. and General Staff College, as amended.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:22 May 20, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MY7.060 H19MYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE May 19, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3605 The Clerk read the title of the bill. paign to support the Command and General (C) He became one of our Nation’s strong- The text of the bill is as follows: Staff College. est advocates for air power, and personally (11) The five 5-Star Generals who attended held numerous records and trophies for fly- H.R. 1177 or taught at the Command and General Staff ing achievements, to include the first deliv- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- College; include Douglas MacArthur, George ery of United States mail by air. resentatives of the United States of America in C. Marshall, Henry ‘‘Hap’’ Arnold, Dwight D. (D) Accomplishments in and from the air Congress assembled, Eisenhower, and Omar N. Bradley. in the World Wars, particularly in World War SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (12) DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, GENERAL OF THE II, were heavily influenced by his genius. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘5-Star Gen- ARMY.— (E) As a result of General Arnold’s con- erals Commemorative Coin Act’’. (A) General MacArthur was a distinguished tributions, massed air power gave a third di- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. soldier, scholar, and strategist who gave mension to battles of World War II, swept The Congress finds the following: sixty-one years of service to his country. the skies of the enemy, and denied him mo- (1) The United States Army Command and (B) He commanded the 42d Division in bility on the ground. General Staff College, founded in 1881, has in World War I, and later served as the Chief of (F) One of General Arnold’s citations reads its many evolutionary forms, served this the Army General Staff. Prior to retirement, in part: ‘‘From conception to execution, Gen- country consistently and well for 127 years. he was the Military Advisor to the Common- eral Arnold’s leadership guided the mightiest wealth of the Philippines. (2) The Command and General Staff Col- air force in history.’’ (C) In 1941, he was recalled to active duty lege has played a decisive role in the edu- (G) General Arnold’s service at Ft. Leaven- as Commanding General, United States cation and training of officers, particularly worth was as a student at the Command and Army Far East. in their field grade years of service, in times General Staff College, 1928–1929. (D) He was awarded the Medal of Honor for of war and peace, since its establishment. (15) DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, GENERAL OF THE his heroic defense of the Philippines. (3) The Command and General Staff Col- ARMY.— (E) After being ordered to depart the Phil- lege has had a salutatory effect on many (A) General Dwight D. Eisenhower, in 1915, ippines by the President, he inspired the fields of battle by providing its officer stu- began a career of distinguished public serv- world with his statement, ‘‘I shall return.’’. dent bodies the necessary skills of battle ice reaching the highest positions of mili- (F) Forces under his command defeated tary and civil leadership in the United management, leadership development, and those of the Empire of Japan. the most modern and effective command and States. (G) After accepting the Japanese sur- (B) During World War II, as Commander in staff action procedures, all of which have render, he directed the highly successful re- been key to this Nations’ success in its many Chief, Allied Expeditionary Force, he led the construction of the Japanese nation, and invasion of North Africa and defeated the conflicts which, thereby, have preserved its served as the first commander of United Na- freedoms and way of life. German force on that continent. tions Forces during the Korean War. (C) In 1944, as Supreme Allied Commander, (4) The Command and General Staff Col- (H) General MacArthur, son of General Ar- lege, the Nations’ oldest military staff col- Allied Expeditionary Force, he was in- thur MacArthur, spent time as a child at Ft. structed: ‘‘You will enter the continent of lege, does not have a commemorative coin Leavenworth and later in his career, he cast in celebrating its long and honorable Europe, and, in conjunction with other taught as a Captain in the Field Engineering United Nations, undertake operations aimed history, displaying its heritage, and serving School, and served as the adjutant, quarter- at the heart of Germany and the destruction as a reminder to the holder of such coins the master, and commanding officer of the 3d of her armed forces.’’ service to the Nation its graduates have pro- Engineer Battalion (later reflagged as the 2d (D) In accomplishing this mission, he com- vided in war and peace. Engineer Battalion). manded the largest combination of land, sea (5) The United States Army Command and (13) GEORGE C. MARSHALL, GENERAL OF THE and air forces in history. General Staff College is the Nation’s largest ARMY.— (E) Following World War II, he was instru- and oldest military staff college, continuing (A) General George C. Marshall entered the mental in the development of the North At- to educate officers from all United States Army from the Virginia Military Institute in lantic Treaty Organization. branches of military services, select mem- 1902. bers of our civil government, and officers (B) During a long career of public service, (F) After his brilliant military career he from many friendly and allied nations from he distinguished himself as a leader, tacti- was elected 34th President of the United around the globe. Located in the middle of cian, strategist, statesman, and, truly, as the States. the American heartland, will continue to ‘‘Organizer of Victory.’’ (G) His service at Ft. Leavenworth was serve as a beacon of light to the proposition (C) In World War I, he was regarded as one 1917–1918 as a tactical instructor officer for a of intellectual curiosity and professional of the most talented staff officers in the course for lieutenants and in 1925–1926 as a military excellence in the development of its United States Army. student at the Command and General Staff students, and serve as a link to American (D) After that war, and throughout the College from which he was the honor grad- citizenry grateful for the sacrifices, some in many long and challenging duties of the uate of his class. the fullest measure of duty and devotion to interwar years, he was appointed United (16) OMAR N. BRADLEY, GENERAL OF THE the Nation, made by the graduates of its States Army Chief of the General Staff in ARMY.— Command and Staff College. 1939. (A) Throughout his distinguished military (6) The Command and General Staff Col- (E) During World War II, he achieved rec- career, General Omar N. Bradley was recog- lege Foundation, Inc. (in this Act referred to ognition as one of America’s greatest mili- nized as an exceptional leader, tactician, and as the ‘‘Foundation’’) is dedicated to pro- tary leaders. educator. moting excellence in the faculty and stu- (F) As chief strategist of that global war, (B) As Commandant of the Infantry dents of the United States Army Command he materially assisted in directing the Allied School, he developed the officer candidate and General Staff College. Seeking new ways Powers to victory. program through which more than 45,000 to educate and remind our citizens regarding (G) In 1947 he was appointed Secretary of combat leaders of World War II were com- the capable and selfless service of our mili- State for the United States and his out- missioned. tary officers, and to imbue in them a sense of standing career as a statesman proved equal (C) During the war, he successfully com- pride in those who bear the burden of mili- to his brilliant military career. manded a division, corps, army, and army tary leadership in our Nation’s wars and in (H) He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize group. While commanding II Corps, he was times of peace. for his conception and implementation of the instrumental in defeating German forces in (7) The Foundation is a nongovernmental, European Recovery Program, and, subse- North Africa and Sicily. member-based, and publicly supported non- quently, he served as the Secretary of De- (D) His successful career as a field com- profit organization that is entirely depend- fense for 1 year. mander reached a peak when, as commander ent on funds from members, donations, and (I) General Marshall’s service at Ft. Leav- of the 12th Army Group, he greatly assisted grants for its functions and supports exclu- enworth included graduation from the in the liberation of Europe. sively the United States Army Command and United States Army School of the Line in (E) This group contained the largest num- General Staff College. 1907, the United States Army Staff College in ber of American to ever serve under one com- (8) The Foundation uses funding to provide 1908, followed by instructor duty at Ft. Leav- mander. He became the Army Chief of Staff the Margin of Excellence to the programs enworth from in 1909 and 1910. in 1948 and the first Chairman of the Joint and activities of the College in support of the (14) HENRY H. ARNOLD, GENERAL OF THE Chiefs of Staff in 1949. educational needs of the Nation’s field grade ARMY.— (F) General Bradley’s service at Ft. Leav- officer corps, and the faculty and staff at- (A) General ‘‘Hap’’ Arnold is the only offi- enworth was as a student at the Command tendant thereto. cer in the history of our country to earn the and General Staff College, 1928–1929. (9) In 2006, the Secretary of the Army ac- ranks of General of the Army and General of SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. cepted the first Foundation gift to the Col- the Air Force. (a) DENOMINATIONS.—In recognition and lege in support of the Command and General (B) General Arnold, a graduate of West celebration of the 5-Star Generals attend- Staff College. Point in 1907, received his pilot training in ance and graduation from the Command and (10) The Foundation is actively engaged in 1911 from the Wright brothers in Dayton, General Staff College, and notwithstanding the initial stages of its first capital cam- Ohio. any other provision of law, the Secretary of

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(C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 H.R. 1177 will authorize the U.S. alloy. coin. Treasury to mint a series of commemo- (2) $1 SILVER COINS.—Not more than 500,000 (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 rative $5 and $1 and half-dollar coins $1 coins, which shall— coin. (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half bearing the likeness of five U.S. gen- (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and dollar coin. erals who served during World War II. (C) contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent (b) DISTRIBUTION.—Subject to section The coins would honor these 5-star gen- copper. 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all sur- erals: (3) HALF DOLLAR CLAD COINS.—Not more charges received by the Secretary from the than 750,000 half dollar coins which shall— sale of coins issued under this Act shall be General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who (A) weigh 11.34 grams; promptly paid by the Secretary to the Com- was the Supreme Allied Commander in (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and mand and General Staff College Foundation Europe during World War II, and later (C) be minted to the specifications for half to help finance its support of the Command President of the United States; dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of and General Staff College. title 31, United States Code. (c) AUDITS.—The Command and General General George Marshall, who was (b) LEGAL TENDER.—The coins minted Staff College Foundation shall be subject to the Army Chief of Staff during World under this Act shall be legal tender, as pro- the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of War II, and later Secretary of State vided in section 5103 of title 31, United States title 31, United States Code, with regard to and Defense Secretary; Code. the amounts received by the Foundation (c) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of under subsection (b). General Douglas MacArthur, who led sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United (d) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding sub- Allied forces to victory in the Pacific States Code, all coins minted under this Act section(a), no surcharge may be included theater during World War II, and later shall be considered to be numismatic items. with respect to the issuance under this Act led Allied forces in the Korean War; SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COINS. of any coin during a calendar year if, as of General Henry Arnold, who com- (a) DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.— the time of such issuance, the issuance of (1) IN GENERAL.—The design of the coins such coin would result in the number of com- manded the Army Air Corps in Europe minted under this Act shall include the por- memorative coin programs issued during and remains the only person ever to traits of Generals George C. Marshall, Doug- such year to exceed the annual commemora- hold the title of General of the Air las MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry tive coin program issuance limitation under Force; and ‘‘Hap’’ Arnold and Omar N. Bradley. section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States General Omar Bradley, who com- (2) DESIGNATIONS AND INSCRIPTIONS.—On Code (as in effect on the date of the enact- each coin minted under this Act there shall ment of this Act). The Secretary of the manded Allied forces on their march to be— Treasury may issue guidance to carry out victory in North Africa and became the (A) a designation of the face value of the this subsection. first person to hold the position of coin; SEC. 8. BUDGET COMPLIANCE. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. (B) an inscription of the year ‘‘2013’’; and The budgetary effects of this Act, for the (C) inscriptions of the words ‘‘Liberty’’, purpose of complying with the Statutory 1415 ‘‘In God We Trust’’, ‘‘United States of Amer- Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- b ica’’, and ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’. mined by reference to the latest statement All five of these 5-star generals either (b) SELECTION.—The design for the coins titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- minted under this Act shall— tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in attended or taught at the U.S. Army (1) be selected by the Secretary after con- the Congressional Record by the Chairman of Command and General Staff College lo- sultation with the Command and General the Committee on the Budget of the House of cated in Leavenworth, Kansas. The Staff College Foundation, and the Commis- Representatives, provided that such state- commemorative coins would be issued sion of Fine Arts; and ment has been submitted prior to the vote on in 2013, and the proceeds would be paid (2) be reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Ad- passage. to the Command and General Staff Col- visory Committee. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lege Foundation to help finance their SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. ant to the rule, the gentleman from outstanding work in supporting the (a) QUALITY OF COINS.—Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and Kansas (Mr. MOORE) and the gentle- college. proof qualities. woman from Kansas (Ms. JENKINS) each Finally, the colleague of ours who I (b) MINT FACILITIES.—For each of the three will control 20 minutes. mentioned earlier and who has a very The Chair recognizes the gentleman coins minted under this Act, at least one fa- special connection to this bill is my cility will be used to strike proof quality from Kansas. good friend from Iowa, Congressman coins, while at least one other facility will GENERAL LEAVE LEONARD BOSWELL. Like the 5-star gen- be used to strike the uncirculated quality Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam coins. erals we honor with this bill, Congress- (c) PERIOD FOR ISSUANCE.—The Secretary Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that man BOSWELL attended the Command may issue coins minted under this Act only all Members have 5 legislative days and General Staff College as a student during the 1-year period beginning on Janu- within which to revise and extend their after his first Vietnam tour in 1968, and ary 1, 2013. remarks on this legislation and to in- later served as an instructor at the end SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. sert any extraneous material thereon. of his service career in 1974. He was re- (a) SALE PRICE.—The coins issued under The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there cently inducted into the Fort Leaven- this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a objection to the request of the gen- worth Hall of Fame, and after learning price equal to the sum of— tleman from Kansas? about our bill, worked harder than all (1) the face value of the coins; There was no objection. (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) of us in rounding up the necessary co- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam with respect to such coins; and sponsors to move this bill forward. (3) the cost of designing and issuing the Speaker, I yield myself as much time coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of as I may consume. I want to dedicate this bill to Con- machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, Madam Speaker, I rise today in gressman LEONARD BOSWELL’s long and and shipping). strong support of H.R. 1177, the 5–Star distinguished service to our country. (b) BULK SALES.—The Secretary shall Generals Commemorative Coin Act. I To honor Congressman BOSWELL, our make bulk sales of the coins issued under was pleased to introduce this bipar- Nation’s 5-star generals, the U.S. Army this Act at a reasonable discount. tisan legislation last year with my col- Command and General Staff College, (c) PREPAID ORDERS.— and all of our servicemen and -women (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ac- leagues from Kansas, Representatives cept prepaid orders for the coins minted LYNN JENKINS, TODD TIAHRT, and who sacrifice so much to defend our under this Act before the issuance of such JERRY MORAN. I appreciate their work country, I strongly urge my colleagues coins. in helping to find cosponsors. The leg- to support this legislation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:31 May 20, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MY7.029 H19MYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE May 19, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3607 COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, educational center for excellence, and (Mr. BOSWELL asked and was given HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, one of the most prominent leaders in permission to revise and extend his re- Washington, DC, May 17, 2010. military education and training. The marks.) Hon. BARNEY FRANK, school is the intellectual center of the Mr. BOSWELL. Madam Speaker, I Chairman, Financial Services Committee, Ray- burn House Office Building, Washington, Army. And in addition to training U.S. rise today in strong support of H.R. DC. military officers, allied nations from 1177, the 5-Star Generals Commemora- DEAR CHAIRMAN FRANK, I am writing re- around the world send their military tive Coin Act. I believe this legislation garding H.R. 1177, the 5-Star Generals Com- officers to train at the staff college. is very important to not only recognize memorative Coin Act. In fact, over the past 129 years, more the contributions of the Command and As you know, the Committee on Ways and than 90,000 U.S. military officers and General Staff College to our U.S. mili- Means maintains jurisdiction over bills that tary, but also to ensure that the pro- raise revenue. H.R. 1177 contains a provision 7,000 foreign military officers from 153 that establishes a surcharge for the sale of countries have graduated from the gram at the college remains strong for commemorative coins that are minted under staff college, including Generals Colin our future military leaders. the bill, and thus falls within the jurisdic- Powell and David Petraeus. And upon For over 129 years, the Command and tion of the Committee on Ways and Means. graduation from the staff college, the General Staff College has produced However, as part of our ongoing under- majority of the international students some of the best military leaders in the standing regarding commemorative coin attain the rank of general within their world, including the five 5-star gen- bills and in order to expedite this bill for respective countries. erals who taught or studied at the col- floor consideration, the Committee will lege, as mentioned, Generals George forgo action. This is being done with the un- This legislation will direct the Sec- derstanding that it does not in any way prej- retary of the Treasury to mint coins in Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight udice the Committee with respect to the ap- recognition of the five men who have Eisenhower, Hap Arnold, Omar Brad- pointment of conferees or its jurisdictional achieved the rank of General of the ley. I might add that Colin Powell and prerogatives on this bill or similar legisla- Army, including Generals George Mar- David Petraeus also graduated from tion in the future. shall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Ei- the school. I would appreciate your response to this senhower, Henry ‘‘Hap’’ Arnold, and As Mr. MOORE mentioned, I had the letter, confirming this understanding with Omar Bradley. These five generals led honor to both attend the college as a respect to H.R. 1177, and would ask that a student and then become an instructor copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- our forces to victory in World War II, during my military career, and I can ter be included in the RECORD. but they also taught or studied at the Sincerely, staff college. attest to the fact that those I served SANDER M. LEVIN, The proceeds from the 5-star generals with were truly the best in the world. Chairman. commemorative coin will help fund the Last fall I had the privilege to be the Command and General Staff College keynote speaker at the flag ceremony COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, Foundation to ensure military officers for the international military students HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, will be able to train there for years to at the school. A lot has changed from Washington, DC, May 17, 2010. my time there, and I had the oppor- Hon. SANDER M. LEVIN, come. The staff college is critical in Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. the education and training of our mili- tunity to see the state-of-the-art train- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. tary officers during times of war and ing that our military personnel are re- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am writing in re- peace. At a time when our Nation is ceiving. sponse to your letter regarding H.R. 1177, the working to extend the hand of friend- This legislation will require the ‘‘5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act,’’ ship to nations abroad, there is no bet- Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold which was introduced in the House and re- coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar ferred to the Committee on Financial Serv- ter place to fulfill that mission than at the staff college because of the first coins in recognition of the five U.S. ices on February 25, 2009. It is my under- Army 5-star generals. The surcharges standing that this bill will be scheduled for rate intercultural exchange that the in the sale of such coins will be paid to floor consideration shortly. students experience. the Command and General Staff Col- I wish to confirm our mutual under- Fort Leavenworth is in my congres- lege Foundation to help finance sup- standing on this bill. As you know, section 7 sional district, and I have spent a great port for the college. of the bill establishes a surcharge for the deal of time learning about the suc- sale of commemorative coins that are mint- The foundation, I can report, is capa- cesses of the staff college over the past ed under the bill. I acknowledge your com- bly led, and I appreciate the dynamic 16 months. So today I would like to mittee’s jurisdictional interest in such sur- leadership of Ret. Col. Ulin. Some of thank the chief executive officer of the charges as revenue matters. However, I ap- the activities that the foundation per- preciate your willingness to forego com- Command and General Staff College forms include research grants for the mittee action on H.R. 1177 in order to allow Foundation, Col. Bob Ulin, who has faculty, support for the International the bill to come to the floor expeditiously. I championed this legislation from day Military Officer program, and support agree that your decision to forego further ac- one, and who hopefully is watching this for guest speakers, professional devel- tion on this bill will not prejudice the Com- debate and hopeful passage of the 5- mittee on Ways and Means with respect to opment and other activities. its jurisdictional prerogatives on this or Star Generals Commemorative Coin During my career in the Army, I had similar legislation. I would support your re- Act. the privilege to serve alongside many quest for conferees on those provisions with- I would also like to thank chairman great men and women. The passage of in your jurisdiction should this bill be the of the Command and General Staff Col- H.R. 1177 will ensure that the Com- subject of a House-Senate conference. lege Foundation, Lt. Gen. Bob Arter. I will include this exchange of letters in mand and General Staff College re- The commitment of Col. Ulin and Gen. mains the world-respected military in- the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD when this bill is Arter to educating and training the considered by the House. Thank you again stitute of higher education that it is for your assistance. best and the brightest military officers today. BARNEY FRANK, who attend the staff college, and their I would like to thank Mr. MOORE for Chairman. support and tireless efforts to move introducing such an important bill, and I reserve the balance of my time. this legislation forward, is deeply ap- urge my colleagues to support H.R. Ms. JENKINS. Madam Speaker, I preciated. 1177. yield myself as much time as I may It is for these reasons that I urge all Ms. JENKINS. I yield as much time consume. of my colleagues in the House to sup- as he may consume to the gentleman Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- port this legislation to honor our Na- from Kansas, Representative TIAHRT. port of H.R. 1177, the 5-Star Generals tion’s military officers. (Mr. TIAHRT asked and was given Commemorative Coin Act, and I com- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- permission to revise and extend his re- mend the gentleman from Kansas, Rep- ance of my time. marks.) resentative MOORE, for introducing this Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Mr. TIAHRT. First of all, Madam legislation. The Command and General Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- Speaker, I would like to thank DENNIS Staff College was founded at Fort tleman from Iowa, Representative MOORE for his leadership in this legis- Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1881. It is an LEONARD BOSWELL. lation. He has always sought during his

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It’s unique leg- Philippine Army that he had attended success was recently acknowledged islation that not only recognizes the school with at Fort Leavenworth at with a tremendous pledge by Ross service and sacrifice of five United the Command and General Staff Col- Perot for two new education initia- States 5-star generals but also supports lege. They greeted each other warmly, tives. important work at the Command and and the ice in the room melted. We With no shortage of threats today General Staff College Foundation at were able to then negotiate several from around our world, our country is Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. things for our military to help assist demanding much from those who serve During this brief history of World the rescue attempts for the Burnhams. us in uniform. Our servicemembers de- War II, we had great leadership in And we were able to get, for example, serve the best education and training America. Following that time, from training for the Philippine Army, and to accomplish these missions. 1944 to 1950, we had five heroic men we were able to get advisers to travel who were promoted to 5-star status as along with the platoons that had com- b 1430 generals, 5-star generals. These men all pleted their training, and also some as- exemplified leadership. And when faced sets overhead to find out where they The proceeds of these coins will help with difficult times, they chose to do were being held hostage. ensure that we meet this commitment the right thing and pursued strong Long story short is that Gracia to America’s military men and women. goals to keep this world safe. And lead- Burnham is home in Rose Hill, Kansas, I want to especially acknowledge my ership matters. I think that’s why this safely today. Her husband Martin was fellow Member from Kansas, the Hon- bill is important and why it matters. killed in the rescue attempt. And it orable LYNN JENKINS, for her work in In times that are challenging, wheth- was because our advisers were not able moving this legislation forward. I also er it’s a time of war or a time of peace, to be with that platoon at the time want to thank my friend and colleague, we still are confronted with difficult they ran into the Philippine terrorists. Iowa Congressman LEONARD BOSWELL, situations, whether it’s the economy or But the good news about the Com- who personally secured many of the the safety of this country, and leader- mand and General Staff College is that bill’s 300 cosponsors. Mr. BOSWELL is a ship is an important facet of finding they open doors all around the globe. highly decorated Vietnam veteran and our way through these difficult times. This foundation is going to support a former instructor at the college. Last These five men exemplified that kind that organization. So I also want to week I had the pleasure of watching of leadership. thank Bob Ulin, the CEO of the CGSC him be inducted into Fort I am also very pleased with how this Foundation, for his dedication to the Leavenworth’s Hall of Fame. Congratu- bill was designed by Congressman men and women of the United States lations and best regards to my col- MOORE to allow the revenues to go to Army. league from Iowa (Mr. BOSWELL) on the United States Army Command and And again, thank you, Congressman this great honor. General Staff College Foundation. The MOORE, for your leadership here. And I This legislation both honors these Command and General Staff Founda- want to thank the gentlewoman, Con- great soldiers and alumni of the Com- tion is dedicated to supporting the mis- gressman LYNN JENKINS, from Kansas mand and General Staff College, but sion and the people of the U.S. Army for the time. also helps the college continue its vital Command and General Staff College. Ms. JENKINS. I yield as much time mission of professional military edu- At the Command and General Staff as he may consume to the gentleman cation. I urge my colleagues’ support. College we not only educate men and from Kansas, Representative MORAN. Ms. JENKINS. Madam Speaker, I women in the United States armed Mr. MORAN of Kansas. I thank the have no further requests for time and services, but we also have fellows who gentlewoman from Kansas for yielding yield back the balance of my time. come from other countries and learn to me. It’s one of the rare occasions in Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam about this country and learn about how which all four Members of the House Speaker, H.R. 1177 is a bipartisan meas- we protect freedom. I think it’s valu- delegation from our State are together ure that honors our 5-star generals, our able information. on the floor. And I am honored to be colleague, Representative BOSWELL, But one of the side benefits from the here with my colleagues. and all of our servicemen and -women school I experienced personally is For nearly 130 years, the U.S. Army fighting to protect us. I urge my col- something I think goes on around the Command and General Staff College at leagues to vote in favor of this bill, and world. In 2001, we had two Kansas mis- Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, has played I yield back my time. sionaries that were taken hostage by a central role in educating military The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Philippine Muslim terrorists. At that commanders and producing world lead- question is on the motion offered by time I went to our National Security ers. Many of this college’s alumni are the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Adviser and requested that we have our the legendary names that my genera- MOORE) that the House suspend the troops rescue these missionaries, our tion grew up reading about and who rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1177, as military go out and rescued Martin and continue to inspire us and our country amended. Gracia Burnham. At that time we had today: Marshall, MacArthur, Eisen- The question was taken. no plans to do that in this government, hower, Arnold, Bradley. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the so I bought a commercial airline ticket The legislation we consider today, in- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being and flew to the Philippines. troduced by my colleague, the gen- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. The liaison office was kind enough to tleman from Kansas (Mr. MOORE) di- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam send with me then a Marine colonel, rects the Mint to create a coin in rec- Speaker, I object to the vote on the Col. Regner, who is now Maj. Gen. ognition of these 5-star generals. The ground that a quorum is not present Regner, and together we went to the proceeds will benefit the nonprofit and make the point of order that a Philippines. On the day before New foundation formed in 2005 to enhance quorum is not present. Year’s, in 2001, we flew over Basilan Is- the education programs offered at the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- land in the Philippines, where Martin Command and General Staff College. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the and Gracia Burnham, the two Kansas Ret. Gen. Gordon Sullivan described Chair’s prior announcement, further missionaries, were held hostage. the Command and General Staff Col- proceedings on this motion will be The next day, on New Year’s Day lege as the intellectual heart of the postponed. 2002, Col. Regner and I met with Presi- Army. Part of what makes the heart The point of no quorum is considered dent Arroyo at the Presidential Palace. beat so strong in recent years is the withdrawn.

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It is only fit- ment of the Interior Building in Wash- mental community, authoring several ting that the Interior building be ington, District of Columbia, as the major legislative acts that have served named after someone who dem- ‘‘Stewart Lee Udall Department of the as the framework for modern environ- onstrated such a commitment to our Interior Building,’’ as amended. mental conservation. Nation’s natural resources. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Secretary Udall served for 9 years as As we honor Secretary Udall’s serv- The text of the bill is as follows: head of the Interior Department acting ice, we must be mindful of the threats as the administration’s primary advo- that continue to menace our Nation’s H.R. 5128 cate for preservation and responsible natural resources. Even as we speak, a Be it enacted by the Senate and House of environmental stewardship. Among his rapidly spreading oil slick threatens Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, other accomplishments, Secretary hundreds of miles of coastline and SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. Udall presided over the expansion of thousands upon thousands of acres of The United States Department of the Interior several national parks and preserves, wetlands in my home State, Louisiana, Building located at 1849 C Street, Northwest, in including the Redwood National Park, and throughout the gulf coast. The Washington, District of Columbia, shall be the Appalachian Scenic Trail, and the slick has already dealt a devastating known and designated as the ‘‘Stewart Lee North Cascades National Park. blow to thousands of those whose live- Udall Department of the Interior Building’’. After the Secretary’s service in the lihoods depend upon the protection of SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Cabinets of President Kennedy and our natural resources. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, doc- President Lyndon B. Johnson, he re- Throughout the gulf coast, fishermen ument, record, or other paper of the United joined the private sector as a member and avid environmentalists are suf- States to the building referred to in section 1 of a law firm and focused on environ- fering and will continue to suffer for shall be considered to be a reference to the mental advocacy by filing lawsuits on years to come. They have lost more ‘‘Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building’’. behalf of Native Americans impacted than a few days of fishing. This affects by nuclear pollution. their livelihoods and their way of life. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Secretary Udall also went on to serve Fishing fleets are idle. Fishermen are ant to the rule, the gentleman from as adjunct professor at Yale University without work. Some, in their despair, New Mexico (Mr. TEAGUE) and the gen- and authored several books on con- have told me they’ve contemplated sui- tleman from Louisiana (Mr. CAO) each servation and highlighting the national cide. will control 20 minutes. treasures of the United States of Amer- The extent of the damage will not be The Chair recognizes the gentleman ica. known for some time, but already I from New Mexico. Former Interior Secretary Stewart have seen the ravages of this economic GENERAL LEAVE Udall died on March 20, 2010, sur- and environmental disaster, the effects Mr. TEAGUE. Madam Speaker, I ask rounded by his family and friends. He of which will linger for years. unanimous consent that all Members is survived by six children and eight Secretary Udall understood, indeed, may have 5 legislative days within grandchildren, including his son and he foresaw, that we would need to man- which to revise and extend their re- his nephew, MARK and TOM UDALL, who age our natural resources carefully to marks and to include extraneous mate- were both Members of the House of avert just this type of disaster. Here rial on H.R. 5128. Representatives before being elected to today in 2010 we are facing one of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the other body. worst environmental disasters in his- objection to the request of the gen- Given his service to his country, it is tory, and we have to ensure that ongo- tleman from New Mexico? fitting that we honor the memory of ing stewardship of all of our natural re- There was no objection. former Interior Secretary Stewart Lee sources remains a priority. Mr. TEAGUE. Madam Speaker, I Udall and designate the United States While the Coast Guard and countless yield myself as much time as I may Department of the Interior building lo- volunteers burn, skim, and lay miles of consume. cated at 1849 C Street, NW, in Wash- boom to mitigate this disaster, we have H.R. 5128, as amended, is a bill intro- ington, DC, as the Stewart Lee Udall a unique opportunity to revisit Mr. duced by Congressman HEINRICH, Con- Department of the Interior Building. I Udall’s legacy of stewardship. gressman LUJA´ N, and myself to des- urge my colleagues to join me in sup- I urge this Congress to go beyond ignate the Department of the Interior porting this bill. honoring his memory today by paying building in Washington, District of Co- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- tribute to what he stood for by taking lumbia, as the Stewart Lee Udall De- ance of my time. a proactive approach to ensuring all partment of the Interior Building. Mr. CAO. Madam Speaker, I yield our natural resources be safeguarded Stewart Lee Udall was the consum- myself as much time as I may con- appropriately. mate public servant, serving four terms sume. Secretary Udall understood that our in the United States Congress and 9 H.R. 5128 would designate the Depart- happiness and prosperity as a Nation years as the Secretary of the Interior. ment of the Interior Building in Wash- depend upon our wise stewardship of Secretary Udall also enlisted in the ington, DC, as the Stewart Lee Udall our natural resources. His vision Armed Forces during World War II, Department of the Interior Building. should serve as an example not only to serving as a gunner in Europe with the Stewart Udall had a long history of his successors at the Department of the 15th Air Force until 1944. service to our country. He served as a Interior but to all Americans. I support After his service in World War II, gunner in the Army Air Corps during passage of this legislation and urge my Secretary Udall later returned to the World War II and later was elected to colleagues to do the same. University of Arizona and earned a law Congress as a Representative from Ari- I reserve the balance of my time. degree in 1948. He opened a law practice zona. Mr. TEAGUE. Madam Speaker, I with his brother, former U.S. Congress- In 1961, he was appointed as Sec- yield as much time as he may consume man Morris Udall, and then ran for and retary of the Interior, serving during to the gentleman from New Mexico, won election as a Member of the House both the Kennedy and Johnson admin- Mr. MARTIN HEINRICH. of Representatives from Arizona. Dur- istrations. While Secretary of the Inte- Mr. HEINRICH. Madam Speaker, ear- ing his time in the House of Represent- rior, he was a tireless advocate for the lier this year we lost a national treas- atives, Secretary Udall served on the environment and the protection of Na- ure and a personal hero of mine, former Committee on the Interior and Insular tional Park lands. Interior Secretary Stewart Udall. Affairs and the Committee on Edu- Secretary Udall was the driving force Though quiet and humble, his impact cation and Labor. behind the passage of the Wilderness was that of a giant and his defense of

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