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Congressional Record—House H6787 December 13, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6787 is we ought not to make that a part of b 1240 Mr. Speaker, in addition to my re- the leveraging between our two parties. ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, marks today, I asked Iowans to pay Let me go quickly to the farm bill, DECEMBER 17, 2012 tribute to LEONARD by providing their the Violence Against Women Act, and comments for submission into the CON- the Sandy supplemental. Can the gen- Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I ask GRESSIONAL RECORD. We do not have tleman tell me which of those three, if unanimous consent that when the the luxury of time to read the numer- any, might we see next week? House adjourns today, it adjourn to ous notes and well-wishes that came in, With that, I yield to the gentleman. meet at noon on Monday next for but I would like to highlight a few of Mr. CANTOR. As the gentleman morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for leg- those at this time. knows, on the farm bill we are com- islative business. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad sent mitted to trying to address the issue of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the following: the farm bill prior to leaving for the CRAWFORD). Is there objection to the I commend Congressman Leonard Boswell year. request of the gentleman from Vir- for his longtime dedication to public service. As far as the Violence Against ginia? His selfless service to others has been dem- Women Act, as the gentleman knows, There was no objection. onstrated in many ways—as an officer in the I’m in discussions with the Vice Presi- f United States Army, as president of the Iowa Senate, and as a Congressman from Iowa. dent. I know it is of particular interest HONORING CONGRESSMAN to him. There are many Members on Congressman Boswell should be proud of his LEONARD BOSWELL public service accomplishments and for his our side whom I’ve met with today, as personal achievements as a husband, father, well as Members of the other body, who The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and grandfather. I am heartened by Iowans are interested too. We have met, and like Congressman Boswell who have spent a we are trying to work out the dif- uary 5, 2011, the gentleman from Iowa lifetime serving the State of Iowa. We thank ferences. I’m committed to do all I can, (Mr. LATHAM) is recognized for 60 min- him for his service. utes as the designee of the majority as the gentleman knows, to bring this Iowa Senator CHUCK GRASSLEY wrote: leader. to a conclusion so we can see its pas- Representative Boswell has worked hard to sage. GENERAL LEAVE represent his constituents. He did his job As far as the supplemental bill, I Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I ask very well. While we disagreed politically, we know that the White House—and the unanimous consent that all Members never had a personal disagreement. We found gentleman has heard me say this be- may have 5 legislative days in which to plenty of common ground. I’ll miss his cama- fore—has submitted its request. Our revise and extend their remarks and in- raderie around Congress, but I have no doubt sert extraneous materials for the we’ll run across each other because Rep- Appropriations Committee is doing its resentative Boswell is unlikely to avoid pub- review of the request to see that that RECORD on the topic of my Special lic service, which has been his calling for so supplemental aid gets to the victims Order. long. that need it, to the localities and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Thank you for your service, Representa- States that need it, and is money that objection to the request of the gen- tive Boswell. will be spent directly as a result of the tleman from Iowa? Nancy Williams, president of AIB very catastrophic storm of Sandy, and There was no objection. College of Business in Des Moines, we hope to be able to resolve that as Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, those of wrote: well. us from Iowa and elsewhere would like I wish to recognize and thank Congressman We are operating in an environment to recognize today the service of my Boswell for his dedication to our country, to of the post-Budget Control Act where fellow Iowan, Congressman LEONARD Iowa, and to his constituents. He has we have put in place budget mecha- BOSWELL, who will be leaving the changed our world, our country, and our nisms for disasters. As the gentleman House at the adjournment of this Con- State with his personal service for so many knows, FEMA has indicated it has the gress. years. Every life has a great purpose, and Congressman Boswell has had a wonderful money it needs to operate for at least I first want to thank him for his 20 years of service to our great Nation in calling for his. I will wait in anticipation to a little while, but we’re committed to see what he chooses to do next. I just cannot making sure that adequate funding the U.S. Army. No one has done more thank him enough. to secure our freedom and the promise does get to the victims of that very Ken Sagar, president of the Iowa Fed- of a bright future than our veterans catastrophic storm. eration of Labor, AFL–CIO, wrote: Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman and military personnel. I know that Congressman Boswell was a Representative LEONARD counts his efforts to secure for his intent there. who would take the time to listen to Iowans. I would simply observe that the gen- additional support for military fami- He paid special care and attention to all vet- tleman observed and he was correct, lies and veterans among his most erans. He was a friend of working people. obviously, that FEMA indicated it has meaningful achievements. I also want When home visiting, he would make an effort some resources to go through the be- to recognize the gentleman from Iowa to meet with the labor leaders in the State. ginning of the year. There are, as the for his time in public service as a legis- He spent time listening to their concerns and gentleman well knows, a myriad of lator. His distinguished career traces would give honest answers on his positions, agencies that will be involved in help- back to the Iowa State Senate, where not always to the liking of the unions, but always honest and up front. ing the victims of Sandy that do not he once served as president of that have those resources and need them. I body. Then Jon Murphy, director of govern- appreciate, therefore, the gentleman’s Although we haven’t always agreed ment affairs at PolicyWorks, sums up focusing on this and trying to bring on the issues before us, LEONARD’s rela- the assurances we all have that Leon- this forth as quickly as possible. tionships with his fellow Members have ard will continue to serve his State and Last, the miscellaneous tariff bill. enabled him to work with colleagues of Nation: That expires, as you know, on Decem- all political stripes. His work on behalf I would like to thank Congressman Boswell ber 31, as well. Can the gentleman give of his constituents has exemplified not only for his support of me, personally, me a view as to where that stands? what Iowans expect of their Represent- but also for his service to our country. As a soldier and statesman, there are few people And I yield to the gentleman. atives in Congress—those who are ap- who have given more of themselves to our Mr. CANTOR. I think the gentleman proachable, thoughtful, and hard- Nation. I wish him and Dody well as they is aware, Mr. Speaker, that the chair- working. move forward to their next adventure in life. man of the committee, Chairman I appreciate the many years of serv- I would ask them to take some time and get CAMP, is speaking with the ranking ice LEONARD BOSWELL has provided to some rest, but I know that won’t happen. member to try and see what it is that our home State of Iowa and its people. That’s not the Boswell way. we can do to go forward on that issue I know that he will continue to serve Mr. Speaker, at this point, I would as well. his fellow Iowans faithfully beyond the like to recognize the gentleman from Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman conclusion of this Congress—and in Iowa (Mr. LOEBSACK). for his comments, and I yield back the that, I truly wish him and his family Mr. LOEBSACK. Thank you, my col- balance of my time. the very, very best. league TOM LATHAM from Iowa. VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:19 Dec 14, 2012 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13DE7.040 H13DEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with H6788 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 13, 2012 This is my sixth year here in Con- know exactly what I’m talking about. that were told to me of LEONARD BOS- gress. I’m just finishing it up, but this The rest of you, I’ll explain it to you at WELL and why I ought to ask him to is only the third time that I’ve actu- some point if you so desire, but it is come to the Congress of the United ally come to the floor to speak during very important that LEONARD BOSWELL States.
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