H416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 20, 2015 In conclusion, God bless our troops, slaughtered twelve people, including edi- (6) appreciates France’s contributions to and the President, by his actions, must torial staff of the paper, a visitor, a security the multilateral effort to destroy the Islamic never forget September the 11th in the guard, a maintenance worker, and a Muslim State of Iraq and the Levant; global war on terrorism. police officer; (7) recognizes the growing threat posed by Whereas terrorists Cherif and Said radical Islamist terrorist groups worldwide f Kouachi, who carried out the attack, were and reaffirms the commitment of the United located and killed by police two days later States to the multilateral, global fight ISIS IS NOT A REFLECTION ON and their hostages rescued; against such violent extremists; ISLAM Whereas Amedy Coulibaly killed a female (8) calls upon all nations to join a global (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was police officer on January 8, 2015, and inten- effort to combat violent extremist ideologies tionally targeted a kosher supermarket, tak- given permission to address the House and terrorist groups; and ing multiple hostages and murdering four (9) remains committed to the defense of for 1 minute.) Jewish men on January 9, 2015, before French free expression, including religious freedom, Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, police raided the store, killed Coulibaly, and as well as other universal values that terror- this morning most Americans woke up rescued the surviving hostages; ists seek to destroy through a campaign of to the news that ISIS was holding two Whereas Amedy Coulibaly stated that he cowardly threats and reprehensible violence. had worked in coordination with Said and citizens of the nation-state of Japan The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and, in the holding of those citizens, Cherif Kouachi and called them ‘‘brothers from our team’’; ant to the rule, the gentleman from threatening to kill them, asked Japan Whereas Hayat Boumeddiene, a fourth sus- California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- to give $200 million. pect connected with the attack and the com- tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) Mr. Speaker, does that sound like an mon-law wife of Amedy Coulibaly, remains each will control 20 minutes. organization that is dedicated and at large; The Chair recognizes the gentleman committed to principles however much Whereas the Kouachi brothers are believed from California. we disagree with them, or does it sound to have traveled to Yemen in 2011 where they GENERAL LEAVE like a group of thugs who are willing to are reported to have received weapons train- Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- do anything to gain money to promote ing and met with Anwar al-Awlaki, a senior member of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Penin- imous consent that all Members have 5 their evil and dastardly acts? sula; legislative days to revise and extend The very existence of ISIS and others Whereas al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula their remarks and to add any extra- is not a reflection on Islam. Over the claimed credit for the Charlie Hebdo attack; neous material to the RECORD in this weekend, we have seen so many that Whereas Amedy Coulibaly claimed to be a debate. have expressed opposition to these ter- member of the Islamic State of Iraq and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there rible acts. That is why it is so impor- Syria; objection to the request of the gen- tant, as we listen to the President’s Whereas radical Islamist terrorist groups, including the Islamic State of Iraq and the tleman from California? State of the Union, that the Congress, Levant, al-Qaeda and its affiliates world- There was no objection. although with different opinions, agree wide, the Taliban and Haqqani network in Mr. ROYCE. I yield myself such time to work on behalf of what is good for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Ansar al-Sharia as I may consume. all of America, both building the econ- in Libya, Boko Haram in Nigeria, al-Shabaab Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support omy but fighting against the war on in Somalia, Hizballah in Lebanon and Syria, of this resolution. The resolution con- terror, not only with weapons but with Hamas in Gaza, and others, pose a growing demns the terrorist attack in France educating about democracy and prin- threat to international peace and stability; Whereas these terrorist attacks represent carried out by Islamist extremists ear- ciples and equality and trying to win an assault on fundamental principles essen- lier this month. the hearts and minds. tial to a democratic society, including the On January 7, two armed gunmen en- Mr. Speaker, we have a lot of work to universal right to free expression and free- tered the offices of Charlie Hebdo, the do. dom of religion; Whereas the increase in anti-Semitic at- satirical magazine in Paris, and, in a f tacks in France and throughout Europe re- brutal, premeditated attack, killed 12 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER mains of great concern; people and injured 11 others. PRO TEMPORE Whereas the United States and France The following day, as we watched share a longstanding cultural, political, and this play out on international media, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- economic relationship that has greatly bene- their associate, Amedy Coulibaly, shot ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair fitted both nations; and killed a female police officer, and will postpone further proceedings Whereas since the founding of our Nation, in the following days with the Kouachi today on the motion to suspend the France has been an ally of the United States, and French soldiers have fought side-by-side brothers on the run, Coulibaly targeted rules on which a recorded vote or the a kosher supermarket where he shot yeas and nays are ordered, or on which with American soldiers throughout history, including during two World Wars; and killed four Jewish shoppers and the vote incurs objection under clause Whereas security cooperation between the took multiple hostages. Later that 6 of rule XX. United States and France plays an essential day, courageous French police officers Any record vote on the postponed role in combating violent extremism in West stormed the supermarket, killed the question will be taken later. and North Africa, the Middle East and attacker, and freed the hostages. around the world; and f There are no words that we can speak Whereas the United States is committed to supporting its oldest ally France in this dif- today, I think, that will comfort the CONDEMNING THE RECENT families and the friends of the 17 people TERRORIST ATTACKS IN PARIS ficult time: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- murdered in those terrorist attacks. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I move to tives— The victims included cartoonists and suspend the rules and agree to the reso- (1) condemns the recent terrorist attacks maintenance workers, police officers, lution (H. Res. 37) expressing the sense in Paris that resulted in the tragic loss of grocery shoppers, Christians, Jews, and of the House of Representatives con- seventeen innocent lives; Muslims. demning the recent terrorist attacks in (2) extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy; b 1415 Paris that resulted in the deaths of (3) supports the efforts of the Government seventeen innocent persons and offer- of France to ensure that all of those individ- There are no words strong enough to ing condolences to those personally af- uals who committed or supported these at- condemn these terrorists and their rad- fected by this cowardly act. tacks are brought to justice; ical jihadist ideology. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- (4) remains concerned regarding the flow of The Charlie Hebdo offices were at- tion. foreign fighters to and from the Middle East tacked because their cartoons offended. The text of the resolution is as fol- and West and North Africa and the threat The magazine’s editor was specifically lows: posed by these individuals upon their return marked as a target for death by al to their local communities; H. RES. 37 (5) appreciates and supports France’s con- Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s on- Whereas, on January 7, 2015, armed radical tinuing efforts to combat terrorism and pro- line newspaper magazine called Inspire Islamist terrorists stormed the offices of the mote stability throughout the Middle East under the not-so-subtle headline, ‘‘A satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and and West and North Africa; Bullet a Day Keeps the Infidel Away.’’

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Mr. fensive, is a foundation for a free soci- ancient evil of anti-Semitism once Speaker, it is a fundamental human ety—France’s and ours. Frankly, the again showed its ugly face. Anti-Semi- right to have freedom of expression, struggle of the Enlightenment has tism is both a threat with which gov- freedom of press, freedom of speech, largely been a struggle against blas- ernments need to deal and a societal and freedom of religion. No amount of phemy laws going all of the way back challenge requiring honest dialogue, violence can take those rights away to the foundation of this Republic and critical self-examination, and constant from us. It is basic. our First Amendment and Jefferson’s vigilance. France’s deployment of spe- Mr. Speaker, this resolution says we concept of freedom of speech and free- cial troops and extra police to Jewish are not going to let Islamic radical ter- dom of religion. sites was the right thing to do. But rorists steal those rights from anyone, It was not the first time that this much more will be needed in the days whether it is the French, whether it is magazine was attacked by terrorists. ahead to ensure that Europe’s largest someone else in the world or even here And, unfortunately, it probably won’t Jewish community is safe from attack in America. Mr. Speaker, after all, be the last time a media outlet like and free from fear. they killed at the kosher cafe because this is targeted. That is why this reso- Just as America stands with the peo- they not only didn’t like what people lution resolves to uphold and defend ple of France against terrorism, Ameri- were saying, they didn’t like those peo- the basic principle—free speech. cans also stand shoulder to shoulder ple because they were Jews. The grocery store victims were mur- with European Jewry. France did an excellent job bringing dered because they were Jewish. In the That is the message we are sending swift justice down on these terrorists, days following, France stationed thou- today with this resolution. Whether in but the fight is certainly not over. sands of police officers to guard Paris or New York, Moscow or Jeru- There may be, and probably are, hun- France’s Jewish schools and syna- salem, whether homegrown or im- dreds of others around the world plot- gogues in the aftermath of the ter- ported, whether targeting Jews, Mus- ting to kill neighbors and countrymen rorist attacks. Alarmingly, anti-Se- lims, Christians, or anyone else, vio- and people in other Nations because mitic forces are on the rise in France lent extremism has no place in a civ- those terrorists don’t agree with what those people say or what those people and in much of Europe. ilized world. We will continue to work look like or what those people’s per- This resolution puts the House on with our friends and allies to put a stop sonal religion may be. They think they record as condemning in the strongest to this threat. It is important that have the right to kill in the name of a terms possible the Paris attacks and Congress go on record as strongly op- extends the sympathy of every Amer- radical Islamic religion. posed to this violence. We will do what- Mr. Speaker, the threat is serious ican to those affected by the tragedy. ever it takes to secure the future of and it is deadly. This resolution re- It reiterates our support for France, freedom and democracy. members those folks who were killed America’s sister republic, our oldest Mr. Speaker, I am Jewish—Je suis because they believed the way they did ally, and it calls upon all nations to Juif. I am Charlie—Je suis Charlie. or because they looked the way they join the global effort of fighting vio- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to looked or because their religion was lent extremism. support this resolution. different than others. We mourn when This is a time to not just express sor- I reserve the balance of my time. the French mourn. As stated earlier, row for those killed but also a time to Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield the French are our oldest and first show resolve in the face of terror. Our such time as he may consume to the ally. intelligence-sharing with allies, al- gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE), the In fact, Mr. Speaker, we have two ready strong, will need to get much chairman of the Foreign Affairs Sub- portraits in this House Chamber, one of sharper; border checks improved; and committee on Terrorism, Nonprolifera- George Washington and one of Lafay- coalition efforts to destroy ISIS will tion, and Trade, and the author of this ette, the first great Frenchman who need to be stepped up. I urge all Mem- measure. helped the United States. We have a bers to support this resolution. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I close bond with the French. And it is I reserve the balance of my time. thank the chairman and the ranking important that we let them, the world, Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- member for bringing this resolution to and especially the terrorists know that self such time as I may consume, and I the House floor so quickly. our bond with freedom-loving countries rise in strong support of this resolu- Mr. Speaker, it was a cold winter will remain strong, especially in time tion. morning in Paris just before lunchtime of need, when people are attacked be- Mr. Speaker, the terrorist attacks by when two masked men with AK–47s ap- cause of their beliefs and the idea that radical Islamists in Paris were a trag- proached a woman standing outside the they can express a difference of opin- edy for all who love peace and freedom. door of the Charlie Hebdo newspaper, ion. What happened at the offices of Charlie forcing her to let them in. I want to congratulate French law Hebdo and the kosher market reminds Once inside the door, they gunned enforcement for their speedy and quick us this violent extremism remains a down the security guard in the lobby resolve in disposing of these terrorists, critical threat. I am happy to stand and ran up to the second floor shout- and we should let them know that we with the chairman here in showing ing, ‘‘Where is Charb? Where is Charb?’’ appreciate all law enforcement who strong bipartisanship once again be- Charb is the nickname of the news- fight back against terrorists who want cause we grieve with France, our oldest paper’s editor, Mr. Charbonnier. After to kill us because we don’t agree with ally. Our hearts break for all those who reaching their target, they executed them. have lost loved ones in these attacks him and 10 others. They exited the Once again, I thank the chairman and for all who watched this carnage building shouting, ‘‘Allahu Akbar,’’ or and the ranking member for bringing spill into their peaceful city streets. ‘‘God is the greatest.’’ Then they sped this resolution to the House floor. As a New Yorker, I remember the off. They would kill an injured Muslim Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 outpouring of support from France fol- police officer lying on the ground be- minutes to the gentlewoman from lowing September 11, 2011. But even as fore they fled. Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). we mourn the dead, we draw inspira- The two terrorists got away, but not (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was tion from the displays of courage and for long. French law enforcement found given permission to revise and extend solidarity on the streets of the City of and killed the men in a standoff near her remarks.) Light, across Europe, and around the the Paris airport. That same day, an- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I world. other terrorist killed a female police thank Mr. ROYCE and Mr. ENGEL and

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The kosher mar- lion. values, which include respect for reli- ket gunman pledged his allegiance to The work of these individuals in gious differences. As we do that, I be- ISIS, which now controls parts of Iraq Paris, France, and beyond was in their lieve it will be well worth the invest- and Syria and has specifically targeted mind a connectedness to al Qaeda and ment because we don’t know where this Americans. others, proudly so, as they slaughtered is going to end, and we certainly need Up to 5,000 Europeans are believed those individuals who chose to lift up to say to the American people that we now to have traveled to Syria to fight liberte in the spirit of the French peo- are committed, in essence that we are or get training. Whether from orga- ple and take to the pen and assess the on top of it, and that we have many so- nized groups or returning foreign fight- atmosphere of the day and provide lutions to this tragic problem. ers or lone wolves, the terrorist threat humor to it. So I rise in support of H. Res. 37 for is real, and it is growing. Mr. Speaker, I do not comment on its condemnation and recognition of These are not criminals united by one person’s opinion, but I do know where we are today, and I ask for us to happenstance but by a militant jihadi that liberte, democracy, liberty, and address this in a multitude of ways in impulse united by ideology, by doc- our own beliefs give every human being order to have peace in this world and in trine, and by practice, its adherents dignity and the freedom of expression, our Nation. drawn all the way from Africa to Southeast Asia, from the Middle East the free press, the right to free speech b 1430 and religion, and I believe these are to the Caucasus. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve Unlike some of the rhetoric we have very valuable ideals. And so this reso- the balance of my time. heard by some here in Washington, in lution speaks to that by condemning Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- every corner of the globe, terrorist the heinousness of the act. self such time as I may consume. groups are growing in number, and How many families—children, moth- Je suis Juif, I am Jewish. Mr. Speak- they are growing in strength. In Eu- ers, and fathers—were impacted by the er, Je suis Charlie, I am Charlie Hebdo. rope, France is at the front lines of a loss of their loved ones? What a trag- This is what we are all saying collec- dangerous and growing ideology that edy to see a police officer gunned down tively as a Congress as we debate this has, again, demonstrated that it knows in the street who asked, as I reflect on bill today. This is what the people of no bounds. the words as I recall them, to be left France were saying and have been say- As we face an expanding and evolving alone, and yet was shot again, and ing ever since the tragedy happened. threat, it is imperative that we un- other officers in the line of duty being People with placards and banners were equivocally condemn attacks on free- subjected to the violence of these indi- carrying them high above France to dom of speech, condemn attacks on re- viduals. show solidarity in the fight against ligious pluralism, and reaffirm our re- This is an intolerable situation that terrorism. solve to fight extremism. should not be tolerated. But we are Mr. Speaker, we have had an impor- I yield back the balance of my time. hearing from the voices of these ter- tant conversation here in the House. I The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rorist groups that they are now asking am heartened by the expressions of question is on the motion offered by individuals to stay in place, to stay at unity and resolve, and I hope they pro- the gentleman from California (Mr. home and create jihad. At the same vide a measure of comfort to those ROYCE) that the House suspend the time, I have heard voices from the families that are suffering who had rules and agree to the resolution, H. Islam extended community, people of loved ones who were killed and those Res. 37. the faith, Islamic faith, and I have who were wounded by this recent at- The question was taken; and (two- heard them condemn these violent tack. thirds being in the affirmative) the acts. I have heard them condemn these Symbolism looms hard in foreign af- rules were suspended and the resolu- acts as not reflecting their faith. fairs, and with this resolution, we de- tion was agreed to. Then again, as we watched an indi- liver a powerful message. We deliver it A motion to reconsider was laid on vidual slaughter Jewish persons in a on the day the President is going to the table. kosher market purposely because of speak with us in the State of the f their faith, we cannot tolerate that. In Union, and I think nothing could be REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER one single voice, we should rise up as stronger than for this House unani- AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 36 this resolution, H. Res. 37, says to ex- mously to fight terrorism, to reject Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I ask press the affection for all people and terrorism, and, again, to say, ‘‘Je suis unanimous consent to remove myself their right to exist. That is, if you will, Juif, Je suis Charlie.’’ a universal phenomenon, to allow indi- I yield back the balance of my time. as a cosponsor of H.R. 36. vidual persons and individuals to exist Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there without threat of heinous violence. As self such time as I may consume. objection to the request of the gentle- I talked about Dr. Martin Luther King, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Con- woman from Indiana? There was no objection. I said the very words he has com- gressman POE from Texas, chairman of mended to us: Injustice anywhere is a the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non- f threat to justice everywhere. proliferation, and Trade, for authoring REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this important resolution; but I also AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 36 time of the gentlewoman has expired. want to thank our ranking member, Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. ENGEL. I yield an additional 1 ELIOT ENGEL of New York, for his sup- unanimous consent to remove myself minute to the gentlewoman from Texas port in bringing this resolution to the as a cosponsor of H.R. 36. (Ms. JACKSON LEE). floor to ensure that we speak with one The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Ms. JACKSON LEE. As we begin this voice on issues of violent extremism objection to the request of the gentle- journey into a new year, I don’t know and to ensure that we stand with our woman from North Carolina? how much we will be confronted with ally France at this difficult time. There was no objection. these horrible acts. I am on the Home- Last week, many Members visited f land Security Committee, and for a the Foreign Affairs Committee to sign long time we were seeing the signs of a condolence book and greet the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER what I call franchise terrorism. But I French Ambassador in person. Mr. PRO TEMPORE do know that it has to be a world, a ENGEL and I thanked them for their The SPEAKER pro tempore. After global effort, but it also has to, as I show of solidarity in this. consultation among the Speaker and

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