S362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 20, 2017 and the government’s response. Gath- the Mexico City Policy or an improved Former Vice Presidents Dan Quayle and ering accurate information about elder version thereof. , accompanied by Mrs. Marilyn abuse is not only crucial to under- f Quayle and Mrs. Lynne Cheney, assembled on the President’s platform. standing the scope of the problem, but SENATE RESOLUTION 16—TO CON- Members of the 115th House of Representa- it is also essential in determining STITUTE THE MAJORITY PAR- tives of the United States, led by Majority where resources should be allocated. TY’S MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN Whip Steve Scalise and Democratic Whip So, the bill helps to accomplish that. COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE HUN- Steny Hoyer, assembled on the President’s It requires that data be collected DRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS, OR platform. from federal prosecutors and law en- The Governors of the United States and its UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE territories and the Mayor of the District of forcement in cases where an older CHOSEN American was the target of abuse or Columbia assembled on the President’s plat- Mr. MCCONNELL submitted the fol- form. exploitation. Members of the 115th Senate of the United These and other reforms included in lowing resolution; which was consid- ered and agreed to: States assembled on the President’s plat- the bill are the product of a truly bi- form. partisan effort, as well as insight from S. RES. 16 The President-elect’s Cabinet and agency key stakeholders and those who’ve Resolved, That the following shall con- designees assembled on the President’s plat- been battling elder financial exploi- stitute the majority party’s membership on form. tation on the front lines. the following committee for the One Hun- Their Excellencies, the Chiefs of Diplo- dred Fifteenth Congress, or until their suc- matic Missions, led by the Acting Dean of This 21st century crime requires a cessors are chosen: the diplomatic corps, His Excellency Serge 21st century response. The Elder Abuse Committee on Rules and Administration: Mombouli, assembled on the President’s Prevention and Prosecution Act takes Mr. Shelby, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Cochran, Mr. platform. a strong step toward protecting our Na- Alexander, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Cruz, The Chief Justice of the United States, the tion’s seniors, and I urge my colleagues Mrs. Capito, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer. Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr., and the As- to support this bill. f sociate Justices assembled on the Presi- dent’s platform. f SENATE RESOLUTION 17—TO CON- The 39th President of the United States, SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS STITUTE THE MINORITY PAR- Jimmy Carter, and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter as- TY’S MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN sembled on the President’s platform. COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE HUN- The 42nd President of the United States, SENATE RESOLUTION 15—EX- William Jefferson Clinton, and the Honor- DRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS, OR able Hillary Rodham Clinton, assembled on PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE the President’s platform. SENATE THAT THE MEXICO CITY CHOSEN The 43rd President of the United States, POLICY SHOULD BE PERMA- Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- George W. Bush, and Mrs. Laura Bush assem- NENTLY ESTABLISHED lowing resolution; which was consid- bled on the President’s platform. The children of Vice President-Elect Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. DAINES, ered and agreed to: Pence, 2nd Lt. Michael Pence, Charlotte Mr. MORAN, Mr. SASSE, Mr. CORNYN, S. RES. 17 Pence, and Audrey Pence, accompanied by Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. PAUL) submitted the Resolved, That the following shall con- Assistant Secretary of the Senate Mary Suit following resolution; which was re- stitute the majority party’s membership on Jones and Deputy Clerk of the House of Rep- ferred to the Committee on Foreign the following committee for the One Hun- resentatives Robert Reeves, assembled on Relations: dredth Fifteenth Congress, or until their suc- the President’s platform. cessors are chosen: The children of President-Elect Trump, S. RES. 15 Committee on Rules and Administration: , Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Whereas section 104(f) of the Foreign As- Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Schumer, Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Barron Trump, sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151b(f)) (com- Mr. Durbin, Mr. Udall, Mr. Warner, Mr. accompanied by Senate Majority Secretary monly referred to as the ‘‘Helms amend- Leahy, Mr. King, Ms. Cortez Masto. Laura Dove and House of Representatives ment’’) states that no foreign assistance Chief Administrative Officer Phillip G. Kiko, f funds may be used to pay for the perform- assembled on the President’s platform. ance of abortion as a method of family plan- INAUGURAL CEREMONY The First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama, and ning or to motivate or coerce any person to the wife of the Vice President, Dr. , Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I practice abortions; accompanied by the Democratic staff direc- Whereas section 518 of the Foreign Oper- ask unanimous consent that the Inau- tor of the Committee ations, Export Financing, and Related Pro- gural Ceremony proceedings be printed on Rules and Administration, Kelly Fado, grams Appropriations Act, 2006 (Public Law in the RECORD. Ms. Iris Weinshall, and Mr. Paul Pelosi, as- 109–102; 119 Stat. 2202) (commonly referred to There being no objection, the pro- sembled on the President’s platform. as the ‘‘Siljander Amendment’’) states that ceedings of the Inaugural Ceremony Mrs. Melania Trump and Mrs. Karen no foreign assistance funds may be used to were ordered to be printed in the Pence, accompanied by the Secretary of the lobby for or against abortion; Senate, Julie E. Adams; the Clerk of the RECORD, as follows: Whereas, in 1984, President House of Representatives, Karen Haas; Mrs. established the ‘‘Mexico City Policy,’’ which INAUGURAL CEREMONY Abigail Blunt; Mrs. Janna Ryan; the Honor- prohibits foreign aid for family planning pur- Inauguration of Donald John Trump, Janu- able Elaine L. Chao; and Mrs. Judy McCar- poses from being given to foreign nongovern- ary 20, 2017, 11:33 a.m. thy, assembled on the President’s platform. mental organizations that perform abortions The Architect of the Capitol, Stephen T. The President of the United States, the or actively promote abortion as a method of Ayers, accompanied by Mrs. Jennifer Ayers, Honorable Barack H. Obama, and the Vice family planning, regardless of the source of assembled on the President’s platform. President, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., accompanied funding; The leadership of the 58th Presidential In- by Senate Democratic Secretary Gary Whereas, upon assuming office on January augural Committee, Chairman Tom Barrack, Myrick, Senate Democratic Leader and 20, 1989, President George H.W. Bush contin- Chief Executive Officer Sara Armstrong, and Rules Committee Ranking Member Senator ued to enforce the Mexico City Policy as es- Deputy Chairman Rick Gates, assembled on Charles E. Schumer, and House Democratic tablished by President Reagan; the President’s platform. Leader Representative Nancy Pelosi, assem- Whereas the Mexico City Policy was rees- Former Senate Majority Leaders Robert bled on the President’s platform. tablished on January 22, 2001, by President Dole, Trent Lott, and Bill Frist, accom- The Vice President-elect of the United George W. Bush; and panied by Mrs. Elizabeth Dole, Mrs. Tricia States, Michael R. Pence, accompanied by Whereas, on January 23, 2009, President Lott, and Mrs. Karyn Frist, assembled on the the Inaugural Coordinator for the Joint Con- Barack Obama rescinded the Mexico City President’s platform. gressional Committee on Inaugural Cere- Policy: Former Speakers of the House of Rep- monies, Maria Miller Lohmeyer; the Senate Now, therefore, be it resentatives and John Boeh- Deputy Sergeant at Arms, James Morhard; Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate ner, accompanied by Mrs. Callista Gingrich the House Deputy Sergeant at Arms, Tim that— and Mrs. Debbie Boehner, assembled on the Blodgett; and Senator Patrick Leahy, assem- (1) the President should immediately re- President’s platform. bled on the President’s platform. apply and consider improving the Mexico The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, The President-elect of the United States, City Policy; and Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., and Mrs. Ellyn Donald J. Trump, accompanied by the staff (2) Congress should expeditiously consider Dunford, accompanied by the Joint Chiefs of director for the Joint Congressional Com- statutory changes that permanently codify Staff, assembled on the President’s platform. mittee on Inaugural Ceremonies, Stacy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:09 Jan 21, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JA6.014 S20JAPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 20, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S363 McHatton McBride; the Senate Sergeant at Let us pray. United States of America be that beacon of Arms, Frank J. Larkin; the House Sergeant God of our ancestors and Lord of mercy, hope to all people and nations under Your at Arms, Paul Irving; the chairman of the You have made all things, and in Your provi- dominion, a true hope for humankind. Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural dence have charged us to rule the creatures Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ceremonies, Senator Roy Blunt; the Rules produced by You, to govern the world in ho- Spirit. Committee Ranking Member and Senate liness and righteousness and to render judg- We pray this in the Name of Jesus Christ. Democratic Leader, Senator Charles E. ment with integrity of heart. Give us wis- Amen. Schumer; the Speaker of the House of Rep- dom, for we are Your servants, weak and (Performance by the Missouri State Uni- resentatives, Representative Paul Ryan; the short lived, lacking in comprehension of versity Chorale.) Senate majority leader, Senator Mitch judgment and of laws. Indeed, though one (Applause.) Mr. BLUNT. Well, the Missouri State Uni- McConnell; the House majority leader, Rep- might be perfect among mortals, if wisdom versity Chorale practices and performs about resentative Kevin McCarthy; and the House which comes from You be lacking, we count two blocks from my home in Springfield, Democratic leader, Representative Nancy for nothing. Now with You is wisdom who MO. So it was easy to find them. We are Pelosi, assembled on the President’s plat- knows Your will and was there when You pleased they are here. form. made the world, who understands what is It is also a great opportunity for me to in- Mr. BLUNT. Thank you all. If you have a pleasing in Your eyes, what is conformable troduce my colleague, the Senator from New seat, you can sit down. with Your commands. Send her forth from York, CHUCK SCHUMER. Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, Mr. Your holy heavens. From Your glorious President-elect, Mr. Vice President-elect, la- Mr. SCHUMER. My fellow Americans, we throne dispatch her that she may be with us live in a challenging and tumultuous time— dies and gentlemen, welcome to the inau- and work with us that we may grasp what is guration of the 45th President of the United a quickly evolving, evermore interconnected pleasing to You, for she knows and under- world; a rapidly changing economy that ben- States of America. stands all things and will guide us prudently Today, the legislative, the executive, and efits too few while leaving too many behind; in our affairs and safeguard us by her glory. the judicial branches of our constitutional a fractured media; a politics frequently con- Amen. sumed by rancor. We face threats foreign and government come together for the inaugura- Reverend RODRIGUEZ. From the Gospel of tion of the 45th President of the United domestic. In such times, faith in our govern- Matthew, the fifth chapter: ment, our institutions, and even our country States. Millions of people all over the world God blesses those who are poor and realize can erode. Despite these challenges, I stand will watch and will listen to this event. their need for Him, for the kingdom of heav- (Applause.) here today confident in this great country en is theirs. God blesses those who mourn for Thirty-six years ago, at his first inaugura- for one reason: you, the American people. they will be comforted. God blesses those tion—it was also the first inauguration on (Applause.) this side of the Capitol—President Ronald who are humble, for they will inherit the We Americans have always been a forward- Reagan said that what we do here is both Earth. God blesses those who hunger and looking, problem-solving, optimistic, patri- commonplace and miraculous—commonplace thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. otic, and decent people. Whatever our race, every 4 years since 1789, when President God blesses those who are merciful, for they religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, George Washington took this exact same will be shown mercy. He blesses those who whether we are immigrant or native-born, oath; miraculous because we have done it are pure in heart, for they will see God. God whether we live with disabilities or do not, every 4 years since 1789 and the example it blesses those who work for peace, for they in wealth or in poverty, we are all excep- sets for democracies everywhere. Wash- will be called children of God. God blesses tional in our commonly held yet fierce devo- ington believed the inauguration of the sec- those who are persecuted for doing right, for tion to our country and in our willingness to ond President would be more important than the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. And God sacrifice our time, energy, and even our lives the inauguration of the first. Many people blesses you when people mock you and per- to making it a more perfect union. had taken control of a government up until secute you and lie about you and say all Today, we celebrate one of democracies then, but few people had ever turned that sorts of evil things against you because you core attributes—the peaceful transfer of control willingly over to anyone else. are my followers, for you are the light of the power. Every day, we stand up for core demo- As important as the first transfer of power world, like a city on a hilltop that cannot be cratic principles enshrined in the Constitu- was, many historians believe that the next hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it tion; the rule of law; equal protection for all election was even more important, when in under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on under the law; the freedom of speech, press, 1801 one group of people—arguably, for the its stand where it gives light to everyone in religion—the things that make America first time ever in history—willingly, if not the house. In the same way, let your good ‘‘America.’’ We can gain strength from read- enthusiastically, gave control of the govern- deeds shine out for all to see, that everyone ing our history and listening to the voices of ment to people they believed had a dramati- will praise your heavenly Father. average Americans. They always save us in cally different view of what the government Respectfully in Jesus’s name. times of strife. would, should, and could do. Pastor WHITE-CAIN. We come to You, (Applause.) After an election that actually discovered Heavenly Father, in the Name of Jesus, with One such American was MAJ Sullivan a flaw in the Constitution itself, which was grateful hearts, thanking You for this great Ballou. On July 14, 1861, when the North and remedied by the 12th Amendment, Thomas country that You have decreed to Your peo- South were lining up for their first battle, a Jefferson at that inauguration, beyond the ple. We acknowledge we are a blessed nation time when our country was bitterly divided chaos of the election that had just passed, with a rich history of faith and fortitude, and faith in the future of our country was at said: ‘‘We are all Republicans; we are all Fed- with a future that is filled with promise and a nadir, Major Ballou of the 2nd Rhode Is- eralists.’’ purpose. We recognize that every good and land volunteers penned a letter to his wife After 4 years of Civil War, Lincoln’s second every perfect gift comes from You and the Sarah. inaugural speech tried to find reason for the United States of America is Your gift, for It is one of the greatest letters in Amer- continued war when he pointed out that both which we proclaim our gratitude. ican history. It shows the strength and cour- sides ‘‘prayed to the same God.’’ He had ear- As a nation, we now pray for our President, age of the average American. Allow me to lier written about those fervent prayers that Donald John Trump, Vice President Michael read some of his words which echo through ‘‘one side must be and both sides may be Richard Pence, and their families. We ask the ages. wrong,’’ but in 1865 he looked to the future— that You would bestow upon our President My very dear Sarah [he wrote], the indica- and the memorable moment in that speech the wisdom necessary to lead this great Na- tions are very strong that we should move in was—‘‘with malice toward none and charity tion, the grace to unify us, and the strength a few days—perhaps tomorrow. for all.’’ to stand for what is honorable and right in If it is necessary that I should fall on the In the middle of the Depression, the coun- Your sight. battlefield for my country, I am ready. I try was told that the only thing we had to In Proverbs 21:1, You instruct us that our have no misgivings about, or lack of con- fear was fear itself. President Kennedy leader’s heart is in Your hands. Gracious fidence in, the cause in which I am engaged, talked about the obligation in a democracy God, reveal to our President the ability to and my courage does not halt or falter. to country. The great question that day was know Your will, the confidence to lead us in I know how strongly American Civilization ‘‘ask what you can do for your country.’’ So justice and righteousness, and the compas- now leans upon the triumph of the Govern- we come to this place again, commonplace sion to yield to our better angels. ment, and how great a debt we owe to those and miraculous, a national moment of cele- While we know there are many challenges who went before us through the blood and bration but not a celebration of victory, a before us, in every generation You have pro- suffering of the Revolution. And I am will- celebration of democracy. vided us the strength and power to become ing—perfectly willing—to lay down all my (Applause.) that blessed Nation. Guide us in discern- joys in this life, to help maintain this Gov- As we begin that celebration, I call on His ment, Lord, and give us that strength to per- ernment and to pay that debt. Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, severe and thrive. Now bind and heal our Sarah, my love for you is deathless, it Reverend Dr. Samuel Rodriguez, and Pastor wounds and divisions and join our Nation to seems to bind me to you with mighty cables Paula White-Cain to provide readings and Your purpose. that nothing but Omnipotence could break; the invocation. ‘‘Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,’’ and yet my love of country comes over me Cardinal DOLAN. The prayer of King Sol- the Psalmist declared. Let Your favor be like a strong wind and bears me irresistibly omon from the Book of Wisdom. upon this one nation under God. Let these on with all these chains to the battlefield.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:09 Jan 21, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20JA6.022 S20JAPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S364 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 20, 2017 Sullivan Ballou gave his life on the battle- For too long, a small group in our Nation’s on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs field a week later at the first Battle of Bull Capital has reaped the rewards of govern- will be made to benefit American workers Run. It is because Sullivan Ballou and count- ment while the people have borne the cost. and American families. less others believed in something bigger than Washington flourished, but the people did (Applause.) themselves and were willing to sacrifice for not share in its wealth. Politicians pros- We must protect our borders from the rav- it that we stand today in the full blessings of pered, but the jobs left and the factories ages of other countries making our products, liberty in the greatest country on Earth. closed. The establishment protected itself, stealing our companies, and destroying our That spirit lives on in each of us, Americans but not the citizens of our country. Their jobs. Protection will lead to great prosperity whose families have been here for genera- victories have not been your victories. Their and strength. I will fight for you with every tions and those who have just arrived. I triumphs have not been your triumphs, and breath in my body, and I will never, ever let know our best days are yet to come. I urge while they celebrated in our Nation’s Cap- you down. America will start winning again, all Americans to read Ballou’s full letter. His ital, there was little to celebrate for strug- winning like never before. We will bring words give me solace and strength. I hope gling families all across our land. back our jobs. We will bring back our bor- they will give you the same. That all changes starting right here and ders. We will bring back our wealth. We will (Applause.) right now, because this moment is your mo- bring back our dreams. Now, please stand while the Associate Jus- ment. It belongs to you. It belongs to every- (Applause.) tice of the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, one gathered here today and everyone watch- We will build new roads and highways and administers the oath of office to the Vice ing all across America. This is your day. bridges and airports and tunnels and rail- President of the United States. This is your celebration. This, the United ways all across our wonderful Nation. We Associate Justice CLARENCE THOMAS States of America, is your country. will get our people off of welfare and back to administered to the Vice President-elect the (Applause.) work rebuilding our country with American oath of office prescribed by the Constitution, What truly matters is not which party con- hands and American labor. We will follow which he repeated, as follows: trols our government but whether our gov- two simple rules: Buy American and hire I, MICHAEL RICHARD PENCE, do sol- ernment is controlled by the people. January American. emnly swear that I will support and defend 20, 2017, will be remembered as the day the (Applause.) the Constitution of the United States people became the rulers of this Nation We will seek friendship and good will with against all enemies foreign and domestic; again. the nations of the world, but we do so with that I will bear true faith and allegiance to (Applause.) the understanding that it is the right of all the same; that I take this obligation freely, The forgotten men and women of our coun- nations to put their own interests first. We do not seek to impose our way of life on without any mental reservation or purpose try will be forgotten no longer. Everyone is anyone but rather to let it shine as an exam- of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully listening to you now. You came by the tens ple. We will shine for everyone to follow. We discharge the duties of the office on which I of millions to become part of a historic will reinforce old alliances and form new am about to enter. So help me God. movement, the likes of which the world has Associate Justice THOMAS. God bless you. never seen before. At the center of this mo- ones and unite the civilized world against (Applause.) ment is a crucial conviction that a nation radical Islamic terrorism, which we will (Performance by the Mormon Tabernacle exists to serve its citizens. Americans want eradicate completely from the face of the Choir, accompanied by the United States great schools for their children, safe neigh- Earth. Marine Band.) borhoods for their families, and good jobs for (Applause.) At the bedrock of our politics will be a (Applause.) themselves. total allegiance to the United States of Mr. BLUNT. Ladies and gentlemen, it is an (Applause.) America, and through our loyalty to our honor to introduce the Chief Justice of the These are just and reasonable demands of country, we will rediscover our loyalty to United States, John G. Roberts, Jr. righteous people and a righteous public. But The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, for too many of our citizens, a different re- each other. When you open your heart to pa- JOHN G. ROBERTS, JR., administered to ality exists: mothers and children trapped in triotism, there is no room for prejudice. The the President-elect the oath of office pre- poverty in our inner cities, rusted-out fac- Bible tells us how good and pleasant it is scribed by the Constitution, which he re- tories scattered like tombstones across the when God’s people live together in unity. We peated, as follows: landscape of our Nation, an education sys- must speak our minds openly, debate our dis- I, DONALD JOHN TRUMP, do solemnly tem flush with cash but which leaves our agreements honestly, but always pursue soli- swear that I will faithfully execute the office young and beautiful students deprived of all darity. (Applause.) of President of the United States and will, to knowledge, the crime and the gangs and the When America is united, America is to- the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and drugs that have stolen too many lives and tally unstoppable. There should be no fear. defend the Constitution of the United States. robbed our country of so much unrealized po- We are protected, and we will always be pro- So help me God. tential. tected. We will be protected by the great The Chief Justice. Congratulations, Mr. This American carnage stops right here men and women of our military and law en- President. and stops right now. We are one Nation and forcement and, most importantly, we will be (Applause.) their pain is our pain. Their dreams are our Mr. BLUNT. What a great honor to be able dreams. Their success will be our success. We protected by God. (Applause.) to introduce for the first time ever, any- share one heart, one home, and one glorious Finally, we must think big and dream even where, the 45th President of the United destiny. The oath of office I take today is an bigger. In America, we understand that a na- States of America, Donald J. Trump. oath of allegiance to all Americans. For tion is only living as long as it is striving. (Applause.) many decades we have enriched foreign in- We will no longer accept politicians who The PRESIDENT. Chief Justice Roberts, dustry at the expense of American industry, are all talk and no action, constantly com- President Carter, President Clinton, Presi- subsidized the armies of other countries, plaining but never doing anything about it. dent Bush, President Obama, fellow Ameri- while allowing for the very sad depletion of The time for empty talk is over. Now arrives cans, and people of the world, thank you. We, our military. the hour of action. Do not allow anyone to the citizens of America, are now joined in a We have defended other nations’ borders, tell you that it cannot be done. No challenge great national effort to rebuild our country while refusing to defend our own, and spent can match the heart and fight and spirit of and restore its promise for all of our people. trillions and trillions of dollars overseas America. We will not fail. Our country will Together we will determine the course of while America’s infrastructure has fallen thrive and prosper again. America and the world for many, many years into disrepair and decay. We have made (Applause.) to come. other countries rich while the wealth, We stand at the birth of a new millennium, We will face challenges. We will confront strength, and confidence of our country has ready to unlock the mysteries of space, to hardships, but we will get the job done. dissipated over the horizon. free the Earth from the miseries of disease, Every 4 years we gather on these steps to One by one, the factories shuttered and left and to harness the energies, industries, and carry out the orderly and peaceful transfer our shores, with not even a thought about technologies of tomorrow. A new national of power. And we are grateful to President the millions and millions of American work- pride will stir our soul, lift our sights, and Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for ers that were left behind. The wealth of our heal our divisions. their gracious aid throughout this transi- middle class has been ripped from their (Applause.) tion. They have been magnificent. homes and then redistributed all across the It is time to remember that old wisdom Thank you. world. our soldiers will never forget—that whether (Applause.) But that is the past. Now, we are looking we are Black or Brown or White, we all bleed Today’s ceremony, however, has very spe- only to the future. We assembled here today the same red blood of patriots. We all enjoy cial meaning because today we are not mere- are issuing a new decree to be heard in every the same glorious freedoms, and we all sa- ly transferring power from one administra- city, in every foreign capital, and in every lute the same great American flag. tion to another or from one party to another, hall of power. From this day forward, a new (Applause.) but we are transferring power from Wash- vision will govern our land. From this day Whether a child is born in the urban sprawl ington, DC, and giving it back to you, the forward, it is going to be only America of Detroit or the windswept plains of Ne- people. first—America first. Every decision on trade, braska, they look up at the same night sky,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:09 Jan 21, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G20JA6.024 S20JAPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE January 20, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S365 they fill their heart with the same dreams, them the wisdom to guide this great Nation, A resolution (S. Res. 17) to constitute the and they are infused with the breath of life the strength to protect it, and the hands to minority party’s membership on certain by the same Almighty Creator. heal it. We bless President Donald J. Trump. committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth So to all Americans in every city near and We ask that You give him the wisdom of Sol- Congress, or until their successors are cho- far, small and large, from mountain to omon, the vision of Joseph, and the meek- sen. mountain, from ocean to ocean, hear these ness of Christ—Solomon who kept peace There being no objection, the Senate words. You will never be ignored again. Your among many nations, Joseph who dreamt proceeded to consider the resolution. voice, your hopes, and your dreams will de- better for the people, and Christ who accept- fine our American destiny, and your courage ed us all. Mr. SCHUMER. I further ask unani- and goodness and love will forever guide us O Lord, mend our hearts and stitch to- mous consent that the resolution be along the way. Together, we will make gether the fabric of this great country in the agreed to and the motion to reconsider America strong again. We will make Amer- spirit of the legendary gospel singer Mahalia be considered made and laid upon the ica wealthy again. We will make America Jackson: table with no intervening action or de- proud again. We will make America safe Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe. The bate. again. And, yes, together we will make Lord will see us through, I do believe. We are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without America great again. on our way to victory, I do believe. We will Thank you. God bless you, and God bless walk hand in hand, I do believe. We shall live objection, it is so ordered. America. Thank you. in peace, I do believe. Oh, deep in my heart, The resolution (S. Res. 17) was agreed (Applause.) I do believe. to. Mr. BLUNT. At this time I call on Rabbi America, we shall overcome. May the Lord (The resolution is printed in today’s Marvin Hier, the Reverend Franklin Gra- bless and keep America, make His face shine ham, and Bishop Wayne T. Jackson to pro- RECORD under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- upon us and be gracious unto us and give us vide readings and the benediction. tions.’’) Rabbi HIER. Eternal God, bless President peace. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- In the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen. Donald J. Trump and America, our great Na- (Performance of the National Anthem by ate majority leader. tion. Guide us to remember the words of the Jackie Evancho and the United States Ma- f Psalmist: Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? rine Band.) (The Inaugural Ceremony was concluded at ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY One who does what is right and speaks the 23, 2017 truth, who knows that when you eat the 12:27 p.m.) labor of your hands, you are praiseworthy f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I that he who sows in tears shall reap in joy, TO CONSTITUTE THE MAJORITY ask unanimous consent that when the because the freedoms we enjoy are not grant- Senate completes its business today, it ed in perpetuity, but must be reclaimed by PARTY’S MEMBERSHIP ON CER- TAIN COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, January each generation. As our ancestors have 23; further, that following the prayer planted for us, so we must plant for others. HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS and pledge, the morning hour be While it is not for us to complete the tasks, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I neither are we free to desist from them. deemed expired, the Journal of pro- Dispense justice to the needy and the or- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ceedings be approved to date, and the phan, for they have no one but their fellow ate proceed to the consideration of S. time for the two leaders be reserved for citizens, and because a nation’s wealth is Res. 16, submitted earlier today. their use later in the day; finally, that measured by her values and not by her The PRESIDING OFFICER. The following leader remarks, the Senate vaults. Bless all of our allies around the clerk will report the resolution by proceed to executive session to resume world who share our beliefs. title. consideration of the nomination of By the rivers of Babylon we wept as we re- The senior assistant legislative clerk MIKE POMPEO to be Director of the Cen- membered Zion. If I forget thee O Jerusalem, read as follows: may my right hand forget its skill. The doer tral Intelligence Agency. of all these shall never falter. May the days A resolution (S. Res. 16) to constitute the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without majority party’s membership on certain come soon when justice will dwell in the wil- objection, it is so ordered. derness and righteousness will abide in the committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth fertile fields, and the work of righteousness Congress, or until their successors are cho- f sen. will be peace, quietness, and confidence for- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, ever. Amen. There being no objection, the Senate JANUARY 23, 2017, AT 3 P.M. Reverend GRAHAM. Mr. President, in the proceeded to consider the resolution. Bible, rain is a sign of God’s blessing. And it Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if started to rain, Mr. President, when you ask unanimous consent that the reso- there is no further business to come be- came to the platform. It is my prayer that lution be agreed to and the motion to fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- God will bless you, your family, your admin- sent that it stand adjourned under the istration, and may He bless America. reconsider be considered made and laid The passage of Scripture comes from 1 upon the table with no intervening ac- previous order. Timothy, chapter 2: tion or debate. There being no objection, the Senate, I urge them, first of all, that petitions, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at 6:41 p.m., adjourned until Monday, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be objection, it is so ordered. January 23, 2017, at 3 p.m. made for all people. For kings, for all those The resolution (S. Res. 16) was agreed f in authority, that we may live peacefully to. quiet lives in all Godliness and Holiness. NOMINATIONS This is good and it pleases God our Savior, (The resolution is printed in today’s who wants all people to be saved and come to RECORD under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- Executive nominations received by a knowledge of the truth. For there is one tions.’’) the Senate: God, and one Mediator between God and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The DEPARTMENT OF STATE mankind, the man Christ Jesus who gave Democratic leader. REX W. TILLERSON, OF TEXAS, TO BE SECRETARY OF Himself as a ransom for all people. Now to f STATE. the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY only God, be honor and glory forever and TO CONSTITUTE THE MINORITY STEVEN T. MNUCHIN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE SEC- ever. PARTY’S MEMBERSHIP ON CER- RETARY OF THE TREASURY. In Jesus’s Name. Amen. TAIN COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND Bishop JACKSON. We thank You, Father, HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS for letting us share this great moment to- DEVELOPMENT gether. Let us not take for granted the air Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask STEVEN T. MNUCHIN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED we breathe or the life You have given us. We unanimous consent that the Senate STATES GOVERNOR OF THE EUROPEAN BANK FOR RE- CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES were all created by You with one blood, all proceed to the immediate consider- GOVERNOR OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND, AND nations to dwell upon this land together. We ation of S. Res. 17, submitted earlier UNITED STATES GOVERNOR OF THE ASIAN DEVELOP- MENT BANK, VICE JACOB JOSEPH LEW, RESIGNED. are not enemies. We are brothers and sisters. today. INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND We are not adversaries, but we are allies. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. The are not foes, but we are friends. Let us be clerk will report the resolution by STEVEN T. MNUCHIN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED healed by the power of Your love and united STATES GOVERNOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY by the bond of Your Spirit. title. FUND, UNITED STATES GOVERNOR OF THE AFRICAN DE- The senior assistant legislative clerk VELOPMENT BANK, UNITED STATES GOVERNOR OF THE Today we pray for our 45th President, the INTER–AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND UNITED Vice President, and their families, and give read as follows: STATES GOVERNOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR

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