E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 108 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2004 No. 89 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The Reverend Dr. Keith Boone, Pas- The SPEAKER. The Chair will recog- tor, First United Methodist Church, nize 10 one-minutes on each side. Rockwall, Texas, offered the following f prayer: f O Lord God, You call us to do the MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE right thing for the right reasons, that A message from the Senate by Mr. DRILLING IN ANWR from sea to shining sea we may experi- Monahan, one of its clerks, announced ence the joy of freedom, and the bene- that the Senate has passed without (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given fits of our labor. amendment, a bill of the House of the permission to address the House for 1 We are a Nation under You, O God, following title: minute and to revise and extend his re- under Your grace and under Your judg- H.R. 4635. An act to provide an extension of marks.) ment. highway, highway safety, motor carrier safe- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, this We are a blessed Nation, but confess ty, transit, and other programs funded out of week is the first week in summer. Gas- we squander many of the resources You the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment oline prices are high as we enter into so freely give us. of a law reauthorizing the Transportation the summer driving season. So energy May we live in such a way that our Equity Act for the 21st Century. independence should be a goal of this behaviors match our beliefs. Congress. Worldwide demand for petro- f Grant us courage to speak for those leum has increased in the last decade, but the growth in production has been who are voiceless, to seek justice for WELCOMING DR. KEITH BOONE, the powerless, and to stand as a beacon relatively flat. PASTOR, FIRST UNITED METH- The inevitable result is higher prices of compassion before a dark and des- ODIST CHURCH perate world. at the gasoline pump. The reality is it May we be mindful and thankful for Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I thank the takes a long time to go from an oil those whose sacrifice allows us an Speaker for having my pastor here to field to a gas station. We have lost con- abundance of blessings. pray over this Congress and to pray siderable time in that regard. Above all, may we honor our herit- over the Nation. Keith Payne Boone is In 1995 in the 104th Congress, H.R. age, embrace the present, and discern a native of Dallas, Texas, a graduate of 2491 would have allowed oil exploration the future You would will for our Na- my alma mater Southern Methodist and drilling in the Alaska National tion. University. He has Methodist in his Wildlife Refuge. The Department of In Your Holy name we pray. Amen. veins from head to toe. His grandfather Energy has estimated that between 1 was the legendary Bolton Boone who and 1.3 million barrels of oil a day f headed up the Golden Cross. It was the could be derived from this source. Un- THE JOURNAL first ecumenical charity. I was a mem- fortunately, this legislation was vetoed The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- ber of that board some 50 years in Dal- by the previous administration. And ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- las. Keith was not around at that time, that was nearly 10 years ago. Given a ceedings and announces to the House but he is a leader in the Methodist timeline of 7 to 14 years for building a his approval thereof. Church of Rockwall, Texas. The Dallas pipeline, it is time that we could Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- News carried, I think 3 months ago, scarcely afford. nal stands approved. that Rockwall County was the fastest- Mr. Speaker, I have been to ANWR. f growing county in the United States. The vast coastal plain is unsuitable for That is how fast our church is growing habitation during the summer months PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE with the great pastor. because of its marshy consistency. The The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman I thank Pastor Keith Boone, my people who live in ANWR are counting from Alabama (Mr. BONNER) come for- friend, friend of my family, Mary Ellen on this Congress to do the right thing ward and lead the House in the Pledge and my entire family, friend of Meth- and allow them, the rightful owners of of Allegiance. odists, Baptists, and all denominations these mineral rights, to begin devel- Mr. BONNER led the Pledge of Alle- alike in Rockwall. Thank him for the oping the resources that were granted giance as follows: prayer. Thank him for what he has to them upon statehood in 1959. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the done, what he is doing, and what he As we say in Texas, ‘‘Time’s a wast- United States of America, and to the Repub- will do for this Nation. ing.’’

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VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.000 H24PT1 H4896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 INCREASING DEBT AND Award for their Cypress Bay Planta- might think that almost a million new OVERPROMISING tion, one of the best tree farms in jobs in 3 months constitutes big news, (Mr. SMITH of Michigan asked and America. but it was not big news on ‘‘CBS was given permission to address the The entire family, which includes Dr. Evening News.’’ House for 1 minute and to revise and ‘‘Skeet’’ Burris, his wife Gail, and their ‘‘The CBS Evening News’’ spent 20 extend his remarks.) sons Hank, Andy, Ben, Tony and Char- seconds glossing over the creation of Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- lie, have themselves worked the 1,600- nearly a million new jobs. CBS then er, I wore my Adam Smith tie this acre tree farm in Hampton County aired a 2-minute report about 1,300 peo- morning because today we are going to since 1986. ple being laid off in Ohio. The laying talk about some ways that might help They have won many awards includ- off of 1,300 workers and their families us give discipline to ourselves on how ing the South Carolina Tree Farm of at any time is sad. I have hope and much money we spend and how much the Year in 1995, National Outstanding faith that those families will soon be overpromising we do. Tree Farmers of the Year award in back on their feet. But for CBS to bury Two areas. One, I am from a farm in 2000, and Private Conservationist of the the good news about a million new jobs Michigan. That is where we usually try Year in 2001. and magnify the bad news of 1,300 lay- to reduce the mortgage so our kids Today, the beautiful lands of Cypress offs smacks of partisan media bias. have a little better chance. In this Bay Plantation contain well over Twenty seconds for good economic Chamber and in the Senate and the 200,000 trees teeming with wildlife, and news, 2 minutes for bad economic news. White House, what we have been doing are used to educate local children on If it is not liberal media bias, I do not for the last 20 years is increasing the the environment. know what is. debt. Every year for the last 20 years I ask all my colleagues to join me in f commending the Burris family for the debt subject to the debt limit has ARE WE BETTER OFF? been going up. Plus, we have been over- their commitment to environmental promising in Medicare, Social Secu- excellence. (Ms. WATSON asked and was given rity. The unfunded liability is a huge In conclusion, may God bless our permission to address the House for 1 burden on our children. troops; and we will never forget Sep- minute and to revise and extend her re- So, hopefully, today we can join to- tember 11. marks.) gether to help give ourselves discipline f Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, the Bush administration has demonstrated a on overspending by changing the law. VETERANS PROGRAMS ARE BEING complete failure to plan for our oper- UNDERFUNDED f ations in Iraq and a complete failure to ECONOMY (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given plan here at home. One has to ask, Are permission to address the House for 1 we better off than we were 4 years ago? (Ms. KILPATRICK asked and was minute and to revise and extend her re- When President Bush took office, we given permission to address the House marks.) had a $236 billion budget surplus and for 1 minute and to revise and extend Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, over 200 the Nation had created 22 million jobs her remarks.) years ago, our Founding Fathers over the previous 8 years. Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, just pledged their lives, their fortunes, and 3 short years ago when this administra- their sacred honor to the untested b 1015 tion took over, there was $236 billion ideas of liberty, equality, and democ- The number of uninsured had de- surplus, 22 million jobs had been cre- racy. But today as a new generation of creased for the first time in 12 years, ated, and the country was experiencing veterans is being created in Iraq and and the country had the lowest poverty its lowest drop in poverty in a decade. Afghanistan, Republicans are under- rate in 20 years. Now, all those trends have reversed funding the programs that are vitally Today, 8.2 million are Americans themselves. important to our veterans by passing a looking for work; 1.8 million private Today the unemployment rate is 30 budget that underfunds veterans health sector jobs have been lost. The number percent higher. 8.2 million people are care by $1 billion and rejecting Demo- of uninsured has increased by 3.8 mil- looking for work, and more jobs are cratic efforts to fully fund VA health lion, and gas prices are at a 23-year disappearing in our country every day. care. high. Household income has decreased Outsourcing, sending good manufac- What is even worse is that this will by almost $1,500, and college tuition is turing jobs out of our country. not stop this year because the Bush ad- up by 28 percent. This is absolutely not I am from the State of Michigan. We ministration’s plan for the 2006 budget acceptable, and it is not something have lost over 200,000 jobs and 136,000 of includes a $900 million cut in funding that just happened. those in the manufacturing sector. for veterans health care. And this will President Bush had only one eco- Something must be done. We must conveniently not come into effect until nomic policy when he took office and take care of American citizens first. after the election. he had only one today, tax cuts for People are paying more for their food, No Republican has come forward and those who need them least. for their clothing, for their gasoline. rejected the Bush administration’s lat- f We have got to do something about est proposals to cut veterans programs. FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCE BE- this. Not one. This is outrageous. TWEEN REPUBLICANS AND Let us invest in America and Amer- Democrats are fighting to honor vet- DEMOCRATS ican families. Health care is a debacle. erans by honoring their sacrifices. Why We can fix that. America needs new are the Republicans making our sons (Mr. BONNER asked and was given leadership. Make sure you get out and and daughters fight bravely on the bat- permission to address the House for 1 extend your right. tlefield and come home and fight the minute and to revise and extend his re- f government for their benefits? marks.) f Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, if the BEAUFORT FAMILY TREE FARM American people have somehow stum- SERVES AS A NATIONAL MODEL THE LIBERAL MEDIA BIAS OF CBS bled on to C–SPAN this morning, try- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was ing to find either Oprah or Regis, let asked and was given permission to ad- given permission to address the House me urge you to set your VCRs because dress the House for 1 minute and to re- for 1 minute and to revise and extend later today you are going to get a vise and extend his remarks.) his remarks.) chance to see the fundamental dif- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ference between our side of the aisle Speaker, I rise today to commend the earlier this month we learned of more and the other side of the aisle. Burris family of Beaufort, South Caro- good economic news about the expand- You see, our friends on the other side lina, upon receiving the 2003 South ing economy. 947,000 new jobs created have suppressed their appetite to raise Carolina Environmental Awareness in March, April, and May alone. One your taxes long enough, and just like

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.003 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4897 that chain smoker who has to go to the this homeland security money by the Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, drawer and find that little addiction, city of Miami who has kept the rest. last Sunday was Father’s Day. This is they are coming back to it again today Mr. Speaker, Broward County is the a day specifically set aside to reflect with a proposal to raise your taxes home of 1.6 million people. It also and honor fathers. $18.9 billion. houses Port Everglades, which is home Being a father is not something that This tax increase would not be to go to 19 cruise lines. It also houses a large should be taken lightly. A study by to support our troops in the war on ter- petroleum tank farm, which is the sole child psychologist Michael Lamb dem- ror. It would not be to cut the deficit provider of fuel for 12 south Florida onstrates exactly how important the or to pay town the debt. No, it would counties, including Miami Dade. The presence of a father is in the develop- be to spend more money on social pro- port ploys 10,000 people and generates ment of a child. It found that a strong grams to the tune of $150 billion over $1.7 billion in business activity and $545 bond between a father and a child has the next decade. million in wage annually. a positive effect upon the development If you set your VCR and you ever Broward also has an international of the child. want to know the difference, play it airport, which is located within close It is a statistical fact that children over and over again, and if you happen proximity of both Port Everglades and with involved loving fathers are sig- to lose the tape, you can just play the petroleum tank farm. Broward nificantly more likely to do well in ‘‘Nightmare on Elm Street’’ because County remains an extremely vulner- school, have healthy self-esteem, ex- that is what this tax hike would do to able terrorist target, and it must be hibit empathy and pro-social behavior. the American people. treated as such. These children are also more likely to So I am here to voice my unwavering avoid high-risk behavior such as the f support for the Department of Home- use of drugs, truancy and criminal ac- BUSH ADMINISTRATION’S ECO- land Security to create a new urban tivity, than to children who have unin- NOMIC POLICIES AND THE IM- area for Broward, as well as Palm volved fathers. PACT ON TEXAS Beach County. Mr. Speaker, even though the time to (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of This is my second consecutive day to come to the floor about this issue. I am celebrate Father’s Day has come and Texas asked and was given permission gone, the importance of being a father to address the House for 1 minute and speaking for my constituents and will continue to do so until this outrageous never diminishes. I rise today to recog- to revise and extend her remarks.) nize the caring and loving fathers for Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of offense by the city of Miami is cor- rected. all they do for their families and also Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak encourage them to continue to fulfill about how Texas families and workers f their role in the family. are struggling to survive during this THE ECONOMY f administration’s handling of our econ- (Mr. FARR asked and was given per- omy. mission to address the House for 1 HIGHWAY BILL EXTENSION While Democrats here in the U.S. minute and to revise and extend his re- House of Representatives have been (Mr. RAHALL asked and was given marks.) permission to address the House for 1 fighting to stop the exportation of Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, California’s minute and to revise and extend his re- American jobs and create more jobs the fifth largest economy in the world. marks.) here at home, the administration has One would think that the Republican Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, yester- chosen a completely different path. administration would be paying atten- day we passed a fourth extension of the In my State of Texas, we have lost tion to the economic indicators in Cali- highway bill that expired last fall. over 175,000 manufacturing jobs. Health fornia and realize that all is not well in That is all fine and good, but no longer insurance premiums have increased by the economy. 65 percent since the beginning of the Since President Bush took office, 1.9 can we leave the States holding the bag Bush administration. The cost of a col- million jobs have been lost. Californian because of a veto threat from the Bush lege education has increased by 28 per- unemployment remains above the na- administration and a reluctance by the cent in the State since the beginning of tional average, and one in 10 persons in Republican leadership to lend the nec- the current administration. Household my District is unemployed. Jobs that essary investment that industry, com- income has decreased by $204 over the have been created are low-paying and merce and the workers of this Nation past 2 years. 808,000 have joined the do not provide benefits such as health want in our infrastructure. ranks of the uninsured in Texas since care and other important benefits. Investment in our infrastructure the beginning of this administration. There is a direct link between get- spells jobs. Tell me what is wrong with How long are we going to sit here and ting a good education and getting a a bill that creates jobs. One would just talk about each other instead of good job, but the ability to get that think that Mr. CHENEY and Mr. Bush addressing these issues? good education has been undermined would jump on a chance to create jobs. As the law-making body, Mr. Speak- by the inability to adequately fund the Since the first day the Cheney-Bush er, of a system created to serve, pro- best higher education system in the leadership took over in Washington, 9.9 tect and enhance American ideals, lib- United States, the California higher million private sector jobs have been erty and longevity, we must rebuild education system, because students are lost. Today, 8.2 million people are look- our economy, put families first before now being turned away. Eligible to get ing for work, and 4.7 million people are corporations and stop the rampant in, all the tests, all the ability to get working part-time for economic rea- outsourcing of our jobs overseas. in, but no room in the inn. Why? Be- sons. f cause this administration has failed to Unfortunately, this highway bill has fallen victim to political differences BROWARD COUNTY FUNDING adequately fund the Pell grants and Perkins loans for students to make within a divided Republican party. (Mr. SHAW asked and was given per- education accessible. Even though we have had enough sup- mission to address the House for 1 During the 1980s, we learned that port to pass this bill since last year, minute.) voodoo economics did not stimulate the divided Republican party has held Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the economy. Neither is hoodoo eco- up passage of a fully funded bill for to discuss the Urban Area Security Ini- nomics stimulating the economy months. tiative grants. The Department of today. The President opposes congressional Homeland Security awards these Republicans from both the House and f grants to urban areas based on credible the Senate. House Republicans are di- threat information, population density, HONORING FATHER’S DAY vided against each other. The Presi- and critical infrastructure. (Mr. RYUN of Kansas asked and was dent has even gone against his own De- Broward County, which is in my dis- given permission to address the House partment of Transportation when they trict, has been designated an embar- for 1 minute and to revise and extend say what is necessary for investment in rassing and unacceptable 10 percent of his remarks.) infrastructure in this country.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.005 H24PT1 H4898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 TAX CUTS AND JOB GROWTH want us to believe but, rather, the be- The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given ginning of their future. There is no doubt that challenges lay to final passage without intervening motion permission to address the House for 1 except one motion to recommit with or with- minute and to revise and extend his re- ahead, but I am optimistic about Iraq’s out instructions. future. I am optimistic because just 15 marks.) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. months ago, Saddam Hussein was a Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, look at LATOURETTE). The gentleman from threat to the world and Iraqis had no all of these new jobs: 1.4 million since Washington (Mr. HASTINGS) is recog- August 2003. Mr. Speaker, this recovery voice. nized for 1 hour. is further proof that cutting taxes and Today, thanks to the brave and self- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. reducing the burden of government on less sacrifices of American and coali- Speaker, for the purpose of debate American citizens and businesses stim- tion troops, Saddam is no longer in only, I yield the customary 30 minutes ulates economic growth, as President power and millions of Iraqis are shap- to the gentlewoman from New York Reagan understood so well. ing their own destinies by partici- (Ms. SLAUGHTER), pending which I yield In fact, there is one very telling sta- pating in Iraq’s political process. myself such time as I may consume. tistic. In the last 100 days, there have The Iraq people are showing tremen- During consideration of this resolu- been over 1 million jobs created. Let dous courage as they face enemies of tion, all time yielded is for the purpose me restate that, 1 million jobs in 100 freedom. Neither the will of the Iraqis of debate only. days. nor the coalition will be deterred by vi- (Mr. HASTINGS of Washington asked This is a true sign of the times, a olence and terror. and was given permission to revise and time of prosperity and opportunity. Mr. Speaker, next week Iraq offi- extend his remarks.) President Bush was correct in his pol- cially becomes a sovereign Nation, and b 1030 I am optimistic because this is no icy to cut taxes to stimulate economic Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. growth, and now we have substantial doubt that a free Iraq will be a decisive blow to terrorism and a victory for the Speaker, House Resolution 692 is a job growth. structured rule providing 1 hour of gen- Once again, Mr. Speaker, it is time to civilized world and the security of America. eral debate equally divided and con- make these tax cuts permanent. I know trolled by the chairman and ranking of 1.4 million people and counting who f minority member of the Committee on most certainly would agree. PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION the Budget. The rule waives all points f OF H.R. 4663, SPENDING CONTROL of order against the bill and its consid- ACT OF 2004 eration and makes in order only those THE CONTINUED IMPROVING amendments printed in the Committee Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. STATE OF OUR ECONOMY on Rules report accompanying the res- (Mr. WELDON of Florida asked and Speaker, by direction of the Com- olution. was given permission to address the mittee on Rules, I call up House Reso- The rule further provides that the House for 1 minute and to revise and lution 692 and ask for its immediate amendments printed in the report shall extend his remarks.) consideration. be considered only in the order printed Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- in the report, may be offered only by a er, the numbers from the month of May lows: Member designated in the report, shall reveal that the American people are H. RES. 692 be considered as read, shall be debat- improving their lives under the leader- Resolved, That at any time after the adop- able for the time specified in the re- ship of George W. Bush and the Repub- tion of this resolution the Speaker may, pur- port, equally divided and controlled by lican Congress. suant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the a proponent and an opponent, shall not House resolved into the Committee of the Two-hundred-and-forty-eight thou- be subject to amendment, and shall not Whole House on the state of the Union for be subject to demand for a division of sand jobs were created in May, and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4663) to amend more than 1 million jobs have been cre- part C of the Balanced Budget and Emer- the question in the House or in the ated over the last 100 days. The unem- gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend Committee of the Whole. ployment rate is down to 5.6 percent. the discretionary spending limits and pay-as- Finally, the rule waives all points of This is lower than the averages in the you-go through fiscal year 2009. The first order against the amendments printed 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Homeownership reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. in the report, except that upon adop- has risen to the highest level ever at All points of order against consideration of tion of an amendment in the nature of the bill are waived. General debate shall be a substitute, only the last amendment 68.6 percent. Real disposable personal confined to the bill and shall not exceed one income is up 3.9 percent. Consumer printed in the report shall be in order. hour equally divided and controlled by the The rule provides one motion to recom- confidence is up and business invest- chairman and ranking minority member of ment in equipment and software is up the Committee on the Budget. After general mit with or without instructions. Mr. Speaker, as the only Member of at an annual rate of 14 percent, and the debate the bill shall be considered for the House serving on both the Com- stock market is up 18 percent. amendment under the five-minute rule. The mittee on Rules and the Committee on Now, some Republicans may try to bill shall be considered as read. All points of the Budget, I have become increasingly take all the credit for the economic order against the bill are waived. No amend- ment to the bill shall be in order except convinced of the need for significant growth we have been witnessing. How- those printed in the report of the Committee changes in the congressional budget ever, we can only take credit for free- on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each process, particularly with respect to ing up the American people from the such amendment may be offered only in the the spending side of the budget ledger. burdens of high taxes and government order printed in the report, may be offered Enactment of H.R. 4663 would make only by a Member designated in the report, intrusion. We Republicans removed major strides toward providing the those barriers, and the economy im- shall be considered as read, shall be debat- able for the time specified in the report House with the tools needed to enforce proved due to the ingenuity and the en- spending discipline in a time of unac- trepreneurial spirit of the American equally divided and controlled by the pro- ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject ceptable high Federal deficits. people. to amendment, and shall not be subject to a Like many Members, I wish the bill f demand for division of the question in the reported went even further, but it is an House or in the Committee of the Whole. All important first step. For that reason, I IRAQ’S FUTURE points of order against such amendments are am pleased that the Committee on (Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina waived except that upon adoption of an Rules has made in order a long list of asked and was given permission to ad- amendment in the nature of a substitute, proposed amendments to provide the dress the House for 1 minute and to re- only the last amendment printed in the re- port of the Committee on Rules shall be in House with multiple opportunities to vise and extend his remarks.) order. At the conclusion of consideration of strengthen the base bill. Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. the bill for amendment the Committee shall At the heart of the bill are proposals Mr. Speaker, June 30 is not the begin- rise and report the bill to the House with to reinstate spending caps on discre- ning of the end of Iraq, as some would such amendments as may have been adopted. tionary spending, consistent with the

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.006 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4899 levels set forth in the budget resolu- held a series of hearings on these ques- Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, I tion, and a 2-year extension of the pay- tions. The message that came out of thank the gentleman for yielding me as-you-go, or PAYGO, requirements for the hearings seemed to be, I thought, this time. mandatory spending. It should be that the budget process is not at fault. This is an important debate, Mr. noted, Mr. Speaker, that this latter Its structural flaws in the budget proc- Speaker, so I hope that Members are provision requires that bills increasing ess did not produce Federal budgets paying attention. The real power of the entitlement spending must be offset by with massive debt. Instead, the budgets purse rests with us here, in the people’s reductions in other spending and not are products of policy choices. The House. I am proud of what we did by raising taxes. issue is not the mechanisms we em- through most of the 1990s. When we The bill also provides that any ploy. The real issue is that people are came here, when I was elected in 1994 breach of either of these spending dis- now unhappy with policy choices made and came here in the spring of 1995, I ciplines would result in automatic over the last 31⁄2 years. This concern is remember we had some meetings with spending cuts known as ‘‘sequesters.’’ bubbling up as criticism over the budg- some of the economists and people Finally, the bill takes the responsible et process, turning process, not policy, from the Congressional Budget Office. approach to the sometimes legitimate into the villain. And we have to go back and remember need for ‘‘emergency’’ spending by per- Since the adoption of the Congres- what was happening in America. We mitting such measures only when they sional Budget Act of 1974, many re- were running deficits every year of $250 result from circumstances that are forms have been proposed and tried. Bi- billion and more, and we can all point truly unanticipated, temporary, and annual budget, joint budget resolution, fingers and blame this and blame that; are needed for the preservation of life, sequestration, caps on discretionary but at the end of the day, we were property, or national security. The bill spending, caps on entitlement spend- spending more than the taxpayers were also requires that future spending pro- ing, pay-as-you-go requirements, con- sending in, and America wanted us to jections no longer assume that these stitutional amendments, and other do something about this. one-time ‘‘emergency’’ spending levels ideas were part of previous discussions, At one of the meetings we were at, will continue in future years. and part, again, of the current budget we had some economists saying, if Con- Mr. Speaker, the congressional budg- reform debate. We all know that caps gress does not get serious about bal- et process was a badly needed reform on discretionary spending and PAYGO ancing the Federal budget, that by the back in 1974; and while it served us well requirements on mandatory spending time my children got to be my age in that time period, it can serve us bet- and tax cuts, which is an important they would be paying an effective tax ter. This bill is an important step to- point, worked well in the 1990s. rate to the Federal Government of over wards that goal; and, accordingly, I en- The underlying legislation is fatally 80 percent, just to pay the interest on courage Members to support both the flawed in that it leaves future tax cuts the national debt. rule and the underlying bill. unchecked and applies PAYGO only to Now, I come from a rural district, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of mandatory spending. The historic defi- and I think most folks from rural com- my time. cits are in large part the product of the munities understand this, because it Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I tax cuts, which primarily benefit the really has been part of the rural ethic, thank the gentleman from Washington wealthiest Americans. The Congres- particularly those who are farm fami- for yielding me the customary 30 min- sional Budget Office has said that the lies, to pay off the mortgage and leave utes, and I yield myself such time as I $2.3 trillion deficit has been caused by the kids the farm. What we have been may consume. the tax cuts and the associated debt doing is we were literally selling the (Ms. SLAUGHTER asked and was services. farm and leaving our kids the mort- given permission to revise and extend gage. We knew that it was not just bad During the second subcommittee her remarks.) public policy; it was fundamentally im- hearing, budget expert Stan Collender Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, early moral. this morning the Committee on Rules offered this advice: enacting a new So what we did is we began to limit passed a lopsided rule packed with Re- budget process without first developing the growth in Federal spending, and I publican amendments. It is shocking the consensus necessary to make it am proud to report that from 1995 until that of the 19 amendments made in work will be perpetuating a political the year 2000, the Federal budget was order, only one Democrat amendment hoax. You will be promising results the growing at a slower rate than the aver- and one bipartisan amendment are in process cannot possibly deliver, allow- age family budget. That, combined order. Senior Democrats were shut out, ing the process to be used to justify with a fairly strong economy, we lit- while the rule makes the amendments policy changes that will not otherwise erally went from a $250 billion shortfall of junior Members in order on the Re- seem appropriate and allowing policy- every year to a $250 billion surplus. publican side. The rule provides for makers to hide behind both procedural In fact, just 3 years ago, the Congres- one-sided debate on H.R. 4663. The votes that, at best, will be confusing sional Budget Office told us that we House will be allowed to discuss and and, at worst, completely indecipher- could look forward to surpluses in the vote on Republican amendments, but able. Federal Treasury over the next 10 Democratic ideas and amendments The body is sharply divided, Mr. years of $5.4 trillion. Now, that same have been virtually excluded in the im- Speaker; and there is no consensus on Congressional Budget Office today is portant debate on budget process re- budget reform. This debate is not an telling us that we can look forward to form. academic exercise. Changes to the deficits of $1.6 trillion over the next 10 Mr. Speaker, the question before us process will affect millions of Ameri- years. The only thing we can really say is whether or not the current budget cans. Caps on mandatory spending will about the Congressional Budget Of- process creates a product that em- dramatically choke vital programs, fice’s forecasts is that they are both bodies our budget policies and our pri- like Medicare, Medicaid, veterans bene- wrong. orities. The Federal Government has fits and student loans. I urge my col- What we do know that is right is that gone from having historic surpluses of leagues to oppose this rule so that all over the last several years we have al- $5.26 trillion to having historic deficits ideas, not just the majority sugges- lowed Federal spending to grow at a of $2.3 trillion. If we are unsatisfied tions, may be considered and debated. rate double what it grew through most with a budget, are policies or the budg- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of the 1990s. And part of the reason et process to blame? Should the budget my time. that happened is we allowed some of process enforcement mechanism be pol- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. the budgetary rules to expire, the icy neutral or should the process force Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- things that control the growth in Fed- or enable Congress to make policy de- tleman from Minnesota (Mr. GUT- eral spending. cisions? KNECHT), a senior member of the Com- There was a farmer who told me sev- Earlier this spring, the Sub- mittee on the Budget and a leader in eral years ago, we were talking about committee on Legislative and Budget the budget reform process in the the deficit, and he said, you know, the Process of the Committee on Rules House. problem with you guys in Washington

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.009 H24PT1 H4900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 is you do not quite get it. The problem that those policies were reversed by done. If you put your shoulder to the is not that we are not sending enough the incumbent administration. wheel and the President supports it money to Washington. The problem is Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. and the leadership of the Congress sup- you spend it faster than we send it in. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my ports it, we can bring the deficit to He probably expressed it more accu- time. heel. We did it in the 1990s. We went rately and more simply than any of us Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I from a deficit of $290 billion at the end would like to admit. yield 6 minutes to the gentleman from of fiscal year 1992 to a surplus of $236 What we want to do today, and this is South Carolina (Mr. SPRATT), who is billion in 1998. Just as a reminder from an important event and these are im- the ranking member on the Committee 1997 to 2000 on the watch of the Clinton portant votes, we want to bring back on the Budget. administration, we reduced the debt of some of the rules that controlled Con- (Mr. SPRATT asked and was given this country by $362 billion. If you gress with regard to spending. One of permission to revise and extend his re- added fiscal year 2001, which was basi- them is PAYGO. That means if you marks.) cally the Clinton budget, we reduced want to have a new program, you have b 1045 the debt by more than $400 billion. to figure out a way to pay for it. And What a fiscal reversal we have seen in I do not think that is too much to ask. Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, this is the last 4 years. The other is setting up some spending called the Spending Control Act of 2004. What does this bill propose to do? Es- caps. The last time I looked, the Republicans sentially it proposes to clamp down on Let me give some ideas why I think control the House, Republicans control that wedge of the budget called domes- that is important. Over the last several the Senate, and Republicans control tic non-homeland discretionary spend- years, we have passed some pretty good the White House. So it begs the ques- ing. That is, discretionary spending budgets, some very tough budgets here tion, why can they not control spend- from which we have backed out inter- in the House of Representatives. Back ing? Why do we need this piece of legis- national spending and from which we in fiscal year 2002, for example, our lation to control spending? have backed out homeland security, be- budget resolution which we passed here As one looks at the bill and asks that cause in both of those categories, they in the House called for spending $661 question, another question arises: Why foresee substantial increases, but they billion in what we call discretionary does this bill have nothing to do with are going to bring all the force of their spending. But by the time we were revenues? Basically what this bill efforts to bear on this wedge of the done negotiating with the Senate, we would do is affect discretionary spend- budget which constitutes 16 percent of ended up spending $734.6 billion. Well, ing for 2 years, not 5, and put in place the budget. in the next year we said in the House a PAYGO rule, a pay as you go rule Let us ask the question, is this where budget resolution that we would agree which applied to mandatory spending, the problem arises, in this segment to spend $759 billion in discretionary entitlement spending increases but not called domestic non-homeland discre- spending. But before the year was over, to tax reductions. tionary spending? This is what has we actually spent $849 billion. Last Do we disagree on the problem before happened over the last three fiscal year, our budget resolution called for us? Absolutely not. We have got a prob- years to that particular account: $383 spending $784.5 billion. But when all lem. The best evidence of the problem billion in 2002, $382 billion in 2003, $383 the numbers were in and the spending was signaled this week when we had a billion in 2004. The problem does not was done and the conference commit- defense appropriations bill in which arise here. But this is where they go tees at last had concluded, the number was buried a provision that will in- for a solution. On the other hand, look actually was $873 billion. crease the debt ceiling over the next what the solution is. The President Pogo was right. We have met the several years by a substantial sum of proposes to take domestic non-home- enemy, and he is us. money. land security resources down to $376 in I think there was a certain amount of Let us look first at what has hap- 2005. That is a reduction of $7 billion. hubris that, well, we have done a pret- pened over the last several years on the Actually it is hard to do but in truth, ty good job of balancing the budget watch of the Bush administration with we have got a deficit this year of be- over the 5- or 6-year period. We had ac- respect to the debt that we have accu- tween $400 billion and $500 billion, you tually paid down over a half trillion mulated, the mountainous debt that we have only dented the problem once you dollars of publicly held debt, and I are building up now. The best indicator have done it. think we began to think we did not of that is where does the debt ceiling This is where the problem lies. If you need these budget rules any more. I am stand? There is a statutory ceiling on want to look at spending, which this here to say that I think we were wrong, the amount of debt we can incur. When bill does not do, over the last 4 fiscal and we have to get back to some of President Bush came to office, it was years, 90 to 95 percent of the increase those rules. $5.95 trillion. Within a year, he had to in discretionary spending has occurred This is a very important debate. I increase that by $450 billion. Last year in defense, homeland security and our support this rule. I know there will be he had to increase it by, get this, $984 response to 9/11. But this bill ignores people who will say, well, we did not billion. The other day they increased it that particular aspect of the problem. get to offer our amendment, or this by $650 billion, to $8.74 trillion once it And where is the rest of the problem? amendment was not made in order. But finally passes the Congress. When the Bush administration held I think we are going to have a very vig- That is the record of the last 4 years, their tax cuts out to us and when they orous debate over the next several three increases in the debt ceiling in 4 were passed, they told us this is the hours on the rule and the bill. Mr. years, from $5.9 trillion to $8 trillion path that revenues will follow, between Speaker, I hope later I will have a and this is the bad news: It does not $1 trillion and $1.1 trillion. This is chance to visit more about the rule and stop here. The Congressional Budget where revenues, income taxes, have ac- the bill. Office tells us looking at the Presi- tually gone over that period of time, Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I dent’s budget out over the next 10 largely responsible to their tax cuts. yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from years, as they are required by law to And this is what has happened to Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY). do, that if we follow the policies laid spending generally. Spending generally Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to down by the Bush administration, the has gone up in the Bush administra- thank the gentleman from Minnesota, debt of this country will grow in 2014 to tion. Revenues have gone down. Spend- who just noted that between 1995 and $13.6 trillion. That is where the debt ing, however, is still as we can see from 2000 government spending grew more ceiling will have to be taken in order this chart below the historic norm for slowly than did the economy as a to accommodate their fiscal policies. the last 25 years. Revenues, on the whole and that we, in the process, paid What does this bill propose with re- other hand, are at an all-time low. Per- off almost $.5 trillion in debt. spect to this problem? As it turns out, sonal income taxes as a percentage of I very much appreciate the endorse- very, very little. Before going any fur- GDP are at their lowest level since the ment of the economic policies of the ther, it is worth reminding everybody early 1950s. So revenues are low, spend- Clinton administration. It is too bad what happened in the 1990s. It can be ing is high, and this bill unfortunately

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.011 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4901 does nothing about the problem at are the keepers of the public purse. I are brought in. Sometimes we have to hand. think we ought to enforce that budget. make choices that are going to dis- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. The second thing we are going to de- appoint some Members. My friend from Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- bate today is changing the process by Texas has been here, and I confess that tleman from Minnesota (Mr. GUT- which we derive a budget. The process maybe he has been disappointed more KNECHT). today all leans towards more spending. than once. Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, I In fact, I think the Wall Street Journal Mr. STENHOLM. I take back my want to respond to some of the things did a beautiful editorial last week time from the gentleman. I appreciate that our colleague the gentleman from which really underscored that point. the honesty in which he comes forward South Carolina has just said. Much of Everything we do here, and frankly and with a straight face attempts to what he said, I do not disagree with. that is what we do, is we spend the say why they denied us a chance. They But there is something I think we need public’s money, but all of the rules can find time for 19 amendments, most to clarify for all of the Members. Even today tend to make it easier to spend of which are a joke. The rhetoric if we had a balanced budget last year more money. What we want to do is sounds good. The gentleman from Min- and this year, we would have to raise level the rules so that at least we have nesota just spoke, there is a lot he and the debt ceiling. That is something I a counterbalance to all of that pressure I can work together on. What we of- think it is hard for many Members and to spend more money. fered in our amendment is a chance to frankly I think most Americans. They I might just say this. We all have dif- work together on something, but we wonder how in the world can that be. It ferent reasons, and some say it is the are constantly denied and why? Be- is kind of a complicated thing to ex- tax cuts, but I would remind people cause if they allowed our amendment plain but even in a very strong econ- that we cut taxes in almost every year on the floor, there is bipartisan support omy with surpluses, we would probably during the 1990s, and we did it under for it and it might have a chance to have to raise the debt ceiling. The rea- PAYGO and spending cap rules. It can pass. son is this. When money comes into the be done. We just have to find offsets for Any resemblance to democracy in Social Security trust fund, there are those. And we did. In fact, most of the this House is purely coincidental with only two things they can do. They can supplemental spending bills that we the running of it by the current leader- either pay benefits or they can buy passed we found offsets for those. It ship in the House. Purely coincidental. government bonds. When they buy gov- can be done. It means making some I ask my colleague why they denied ernment bonds they in effect drive up tough choices, but I always remind my our amendment but allowed 19 others. the debt. I know that is hard for people colleagues, our constituents did not We heard the answer. to understand, so yes, we are going to send us here just to make the easy The rule before us presents us with a have to raise the debt ceiling, but even choices. They sent us here to make false choice. Let me remind everyone, if we were balancing the budget we tough choices. We are going to make Republicans control the House, Repub- would have to do that. some tough choices today in terms of licans control the Senate, Republicans I would also like to at least remind whether we really mean what we say control the White House. The only Members that things did change a lot about holding the line on Federal thing Republicans cannot control is in this country on September 11, 2001. I spending and whether or not we are spending. Spending has gone up more think we all know that. We all have to going to level the playing field in in the last 3 years than in the previous be cognizant of that and it has changed terms of the rules by which we make 8. And when you talk about spending, I the priorities of how we spend money. our budgets. This is an important de- have been here 25 years. Spending has Is that an excuse to allow other Fed- bate. gone down by one-half of 1 percent as a eral spending to be going up? No. And The debate about raising the debt percent of gross domestic product since have we been a little too profligate ceiling is clearly an important debate, I was elected in 1978. Revenue has gone with the Defense Department and but I think we have to be clear. Even if down by 5 percent. That creates the homeland security? My opinion would we had a balanced budget, because of deficits. I agree with the gentleman be yes. We have allowed our emotions the surpluses coming in in the Social who just spoke a moment ago. Raising to get the better of us and we have just Security trust fund, we would still the debt ceiling would have to be done. said, we will spend more money and have to raise the debt ceiling. But we should never raise it without maybe we will be safer. I am not sure Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am putting a change in the manner in that is the answer. I am not sure that pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gen- which our economic program is work- having 50 guards at every airport en- tleman from Texas (Mr. STENHOLM). ing that will just continue to have the trance makes us all that much safer (Mr. STENHOLM asked and was debt ceiling going on as far as the eye and that is an argument and a debate given permission to revise and extend can see. That makes no sense. we should have. his remarks.) Some of us would like to work with The debate today is how much are we Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, I you but we are constantly denied the going to allow Federal spending to go come to the floor very disappointed be- opportunity to come before this body up, and is there really a good reason to cause once again the majority has cho- and have a vote. What we asked for is allow the Federal budget to grow at a sen not to allow the Blue Dogs to have pay as you go that applies to both rate twice the rate of the average fam- our amendment considered. I would spending and to revenue. If you are ily budget? like to ask the gentleman from Wash- going to spend more, you have got to The numbers we were talking about, ington, why did his committee allow 19 cut someplace else. We agree with the from 1995 until 2000, the Federal budget amendments, most of which should be President, President George W. Bush’s went up at an average rate of about 3.2 offered by the minority party, but are spending limits for 2 years. We agree. percent. Since that time, we have al- being offered by the majority party? There is no argument on spending. But lowed the Federal budget to grow at a Why did he not allow the Blue Dogs to there is an argument on deficits. And rate of 6.4 percent. That assumes that have 5 minutes, 10 minutes, a simple up with all due respect, if you want to cut we will enforce the numbers that we and down vote on our proposal? taxes, you have got to cut spending. Do passed in this year’s House budget res- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. not just talk about it. Do not just come olution and that is really what we are Speaker, will the gentleman yield? and make the speeches we are going to debating today; that is, it is one thing Mr. STENHOLM. I yield to the gen- hear all day today about how tough we to pass a budget, it is another thing to tleman from Washington. are going to be on spending. You are in make certain that we enforce the budg- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. the majority. Anybody offering some of et. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for those amendments you are offering, There will be two great issues we are yielding. As the gentleman knows, I you ought to be doing it. Nobody is going to discuss today that I think are would respond to my friend from keeping you from doing it. You have important. First of all, are we going to Texas, our committee has to make a got the votes. You can do anything you enforce the budgets that we pass here lot of difficult decisions sometimes want if you have got the votes. But in the House of Representatives? We with the number of amendments that what do you do?

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.044 H24PT1 H4902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 You bring 19 amendments to the floor There are some differences in phi- think about: the level of taxation, the that you used to offer when you were in losophies. We heard the gentleman level of debt, the deficits, getting ready the minority party, and I agreed with talking about the PAYGO, their for the baby boomer retirement, all of you. I agreed with you on many of version of PAYGO, our version of those things so that when we actually those. But now you are in the majority PAYGO, that the basis of that philo- pass a budget, it works and it is en- and I disagree with the manner in sophical difference is we do not believe forceable. These are not really crazy which you are running this House. But fiscal discipline in Washington should ideas. These are commonsense ideas to that is a right of the majority. All we come from tax increases. We believe bring common sense to a budget sys- asked for is a chance to have our idea fiscal discipline in Washington should tem that is broken. debated and through the wisdom of, oh, come from spending cuts. And when we I would challenge anyone to come to well, you are going to disappoint some have the PAYGO system, much like the floor and argue on behalf of this from time to time, there are folks on what we have had in the past, history current budget system to say that this your side that agree with us and you already shows that it puts a bias in the is the epitome of common sense, that deny them the right to vote with us. law for tax increases, not spending this thing works right as it should. We have not changed this system since b 1100 cuts. So what we want to accomplish, be- 1974. It is high time we changed it. We That is shameful. Applying pay-as- cause we believe this, we want the dis- are going to have a lot of amendments you-go rules to tax cuts does not pre- cipline, we want the inertia, we want to try to do that. We are going to have vent Congress from cutting taxes, and the pressure to be on controlling spend- some big substitute votes on big bills do not say that over here. You know it ing, not raising taxes. There is the big to do that. This is the product of a col- is not true. It makes great sense, pleas- philosophy difference. laborative work. It is a product of es a lot of folks, I suppose. But all it But going down the road of the sys- Democrats and Republicans. It is a says is if we are going to reduce our tem we have here in Washington, Mr. product that needs to come to this revenues, we need to reduce spending Speaker, I would argue that we have floor. It is a product that needs to pass by the same amount. Do it. Do not just this thing in place since 1974; and since into law so that we bring common come to this floor and spend 12 hours 1974, Washington has had a horrible sense back to our budget process. debating some of the silliest amend- record of getting its handle on our Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I ments that we could have if you are se- budgets, when Republicans ran things yield 31⁄2 minutes to the gentleman rious about doing something. If we and when Democrats ran things. For a from Illinois (Mr. EMANUEL). really want to do it, let us do it like we while in the 1990s, we did a pretty good Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank did in 1990, like we did in 1997, when we job, but since then we have not; and I my colleague from Rochester for yield- had bipartisan support for doing some- would argue that. ing me this time. thing about the deficit. We are doing well in many years, but Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support The hand is still here on this side. I when we look at a system, for example, of the gentleman from South Carolina wish somebody over there would take that allows some appropriations to (Mr. SPRATT) and the Democratic sub- it just once before this year is over. come to the floor, say, adding $50 mil- stitute. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. lion for a rain forest museum in It would have made incredible com- Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- Coraville, Iowa, and if we want to come mon sense to deal with the budget re- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN), a to this floor and pass an amendment so form before voting on the budget. But member of the Committee on Ways and that we can do so on behalf of our tax- that kind of common sense regularly Means. payer constituents to say I do not escapes the majority, and that is why Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, think we should pay $50 million for a there has been a 4-month impasse on I thank the gentleman for yielding me rain forest museum in Coraville, Iowa, their budget between the two Cham- this time. I have an amendment to strike that bers, their party. And I would like to say to the last proposal. We could pass that amend- The truth is this Congress has been speaker the hand was reached out on ment. But by the rules of this institu- on a recess on dealing with the crisis an amendment and the last speaker tion from the 1974 Budget Act, that $50 that is facing the American people for took the hand and that is why he and million would have to be re-spent the last year dealing with health care I have an amendment on the floor somewhere else in the Federal Govern- costs, college costs, and retirement today on a very important item. So ment. It could not be saved. That is ri- savings problems. You are scared to be while all the minority’s amendments diculous. That is just one example of honest with the American people about were not made in order, there are a how crazy this budget system is that the fact that you have been on a recess. couple of amendments that were bipar- we have today. But given how they feel about this tisan that he and I have. And I hope Another crazy example of these rules Congress and given the fact that they that he does not count among the silly is when we pass budgets, and we really have given you a failing grade so far, amendments the one that he and I work hard on passing these budget res- none of these Hail Mary passes is going have. olutions, as soon as we pass these budg- to confuse them about where you are Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, will et resolutions, they amount to nothing and what you have done in addressing the gentleman yield? more than mere guidelines. They are their health care crisis, their college Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I yield to not actual, enforceable budgets. They education crisis, and their savings cri- the gentleman from Texas. do not take the force of law. sis. Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, I ap- What we propose today, through an This bill ignores the advice of Chair- preciate the gentleman’s yielding, and amendment and through a couple of man Greenspan, who said it would be a I appreciate that fact, and I do not con- substitutes, is that when we actually grave mistake to let go of the PAYGO sider all of the amendments silly. I pass a budget here, it means some- budget rules. This bill even ignores the consider some of them very silly, but thing. We stick to it. We enforce it. It advice of the gentleman from Iowa, the one that I am agreeing with him on is honest. It is going to work. It is chairman of the Committee on the I do not consider silly. going to happen. That is not what hap- Budget, who said just 2 years ago the Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, pens today. PAYGO rules contributed to obtaining reclaiming my time, I appreciate the So we want to have a budget process the deficits. The chairman voted for clarification. that is done at the beginning of the those rules in 1997. That vote ensured Mr. Speaker, let me frame what this budget process where the President that we made choices, lived within our is all about. What are we doing here signs it into law, and because the budg- means, and were accountable for what today? What we are trying to accom- et becomes law, it therefore is enforce- we do. Maybe with maturity over the plish here today is to clean up this able so that we can make sure we stick last 2 years, he has decided to change silly budget process we have here in to the budget, that we plan the fi- his view on that. It is possible. Or Washington. All of us have different nances of this country so that we can maybe like the rest of us, he got the ideas on how to fix this system. factor in all the things we need to disease that is rampant in Washington

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.015 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4903 where one is firm in one’s opinions, but have today. Not only is it a critically their budget, $3 billion, paying out pay- very flexible on one’s principles. That important debate to have; but, frankly, ments to people who did not even qual- is a possibility too. it reduces itself down to a very simple ify for the program. We spent over The 1990s were good economic times. debate to have. Simple perhaps, not $800,000 for one toilet in one national We created 22 million jobs, raised in- easy. park, and it did not even work. come for all levels, had more access for The simple proposition is this: Do we My point is we are just scratching the uninsured to health care. College believe there should be any limit to the surface here. When we begin to was more accessible to more Ameri- government? It is a very simple propo- look at the 10,000 Federal programs cans, and savings were up. We balanced sition. Do we believe that there should spread across 500, 600 government agen- the budget and accumulated surpluses be any limit to government whatso- cies, we discover that they routinely reaching nearly $300 billion. And what ever? waste 5, 10, 15, perhaps 20, percent of we did not do was say that every tax Many in this body do not believe it. their taxpayer-funded budgets and have cut is good or every tax cut is bad. We Many do, however. Many know the for years. made choices. We made choices on struggles and challenges that families This money is not free. It is not ours. spending. face. Some of us believe that it is time It belongs to the families of America. In the 1993 budget, we cut taxes for to protect the family budget from the And when we take it away from their the middle class, and we also reduced Federal budget. kitchen tables to fund our programs, spending. In 1997 we cut taxes for peo- Since I have been alive, the Federal what are we taking away from them? ple earning $100,000 and, yes, gave them budget has grown seven times faster Maybe the opportunity for them to buy the first-ever $500-per-child tax cut. than the family budget when measured a computer, a home computer, to fur- And we made choices by investing in by median worker income. Seven times ther the education of their children. children’s health care, investing in the faster. I believe that is an Maybe it is that first downpayment on environment, investing in Medicaid, unsustainable and unconscionable a home. Maybe it is a couple months of and also investing in people’s retire- growth rate. child care. The government is now spending over ment and strengthening our Social Se- We must limit the size, the scope, the $20,000 per American household for only curity system. power, and the expense of the Federal the fourth time in the entire history of But your economic plan has led to $3 Government. And this is what this leg- our Nation and for the first time since trillion in additional debt, an annual islation is all about. So no matter how World War II. That figure is up from budget deficit of $500 billion, 44 million $16,000 per household just 5 short years many different ways people try to ob- Americans without health insurance, 2 ago, just 5 short years ago. This rep- fuscate it and try to make it confusing million more middle-class families who resents the largest expansion of the and cumbersome, it boils down to one have moved from the middle class to Federal Government in 50 years. At simple proposition: Do we believe in poverty, and the highest rate of fore- what point do we say enough is limited government, or do we not be- closures in the last 3 years on personal enough? I know the Founding Fathers lieve in limited government? And that bankruptcy. You have turned your believed in limited government. The is why we need this rule for this very back on what worked in the 1990s. question is do we believe in limited critical debate to go forward. And let me add one additional point. government? I know, from listening to the debate The majority party in the 1990 budget There is going to be a bill. There are on the other side, what we will hear all did not vote for it. It took Democratic going to be a number of substitutes. day. We will hear about Draconian cuts votes that put us on the path to fiscal There are going to be a number of in the budget. As I read the legislation, discipline. The majority party in 1993 amendments. But all of them are going government is still going to grow under contributed not a single vote that built to reduce down to two simple propo- every single amendment. Government on the 1990 agreement that also re- sitions: Should the family budget be will still grow. All we are saying is duced the deficit and put us on the protected from the Federal budget? Do that maybe, just maybe, the govern- path to a balanced budget. You did not we believe in limited government? And ment budget should not grow faster become a player in deficit discipline second of all, once we pass a budget, than the family budget. until 1997 with that agreement, which will we abide by that budget? Will we And we hear so much about how tax was the last yard. live by that budget like American fam- relief is causing these massive deficits. So let us not rewrite history here. ilies do each and every day? Because b 1115 Some of us do not have a foggy mem- we cannot have unlimited government Well, it is interesting, when we actu- ory of what happened in the 1990 agree- and unlimited opportunity. ment, the 1993 agreement. We made Many of us believe strongly that we ally look at the numbers, and last choices and difficult choices, and some must have unlimited opportunity. It year’s budget, which was a 10-year sat on the sidelines and were really would be wonderful if all of this gov- budget, we had almost $27 trillion of good critics. ernment spending magically turned spending compared to $350 billion of Mr. Speaker, this so-called budget into love and happiness and kindness; tax relief. Now, if we buy into the op- process bill says hands off when it and, indeed, there is much great work position’s argument, that tax relief comes to making the tough choices, done by the Federal Government. But, represents a government expenditure, and it says that we do not have the po- indeed, there is also much waste and if we do the math, we figure out that litical courage to make those choices. much fraud and much abuse and much the tax relief is roughly 1.5 percent of We must make choices when it comes duplication. And I fear until we limit, the spending. We could take it all the to tax cuts and spending and be honest limit, the growth of government, that way and make no dent in the challenge with the American people, but it takes this body will not take the steps nec- whatsoever. both to deal with putting our fiscal essary to protect the family budget I continue to be perplexed why people house back in order. from the Federal budget and root this who talk so much about their concern Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. out. for the deficit will focus all of their Speaker, I yield 6 minutes to the gen- Up until recently, Medicare would rhetoric on 1 percent of the challenge tleman from Texas (Mr. HENSARLING), a routinely pay three, four, five times as and ignore 99 percent of the challenge, member of the Committee on the Budg- much for a wheelchair as the VA did which is on the spending side. And, by et and also a leader on budget reform. and had for years. Why? Because one the way, tax relief is proven to be part (Mr. HENSARLING asked and was would competitively bid and the other of the solution and not part of the given permission to revise and extend would not. The Department of the Inte- problem. his remarks.) rior maintains approximately 31,000 Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, I Web sites, almost one for every two yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from thank the gentleman for yielding me employees. Does this meet the reason- Pennsylvania (Mr. FATTAH). this time. ableness test? I do not believe so. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I thank I think this is an incredibly impor- In the last year of the Clinton admin- the gentlewoman for yielding me this tant debate that this House needs to istration, HUD spent over 10 percent of time.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.017 H24PT1 H4904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 If the American people want to buy was raised another $980 billion. The education, the argument is we will get more of what we just heard, they are other night in the defense bill, we had it back ten-fold, but we do not want to going to get a chance in November. But to raise it again, $650-plus. In the last pay any interest on that money. We if they want to really think about the 3 years, the debt of this country, the cannot have it both ways. Fifty-five fiscal future of this country, then debt ceiling has been raised over $2 percent of what we will spend this year think about how we have moved from trillion. At 5 percent interest, what we will be for what are called entitlement hundreds of billions of surpluses to have done following this economic programs, and many of those entitle- hundreds of billions of deficits. Think game plan is raise taxes $100 billion a ment programs were sold as invest- about what Treasury Secretary O’Neill year every year, and my Republican ments in people. Now we are being told, said in his book when he raised the colleagues want to talk about wasteful but we get no return on that invest- concern about this deficit spending by spending. I can think of nothing more ment. This is just an expenditure, and the majority and by the Republican wasteful than interest, because we get it is lost forever. party. no health care, no military, no edu- So as we debate this, I know that He said that Vice President CHENEY cation, no nothing. people are going to come at this from said, oh, do not worry about deficits. It But it is even worse than that. Years different perspectives, but let us try to did not hamper Reagan, when we quad- ago, when we heard about the GDP, at least be honest with ourselves. We rupled the national debt. Now we are percentage of GDP and the deficit, they have a system right now, and the rules raising the debt limit 3 times, up to $8 said, do not worry about it. Do my col- and the way the system works encour- trillion, so that our children and our leagues know who was buying our debt ages more and more spending. grandchildren will have to pay for the then? Americans. Do my colleagues The debate today simply is about cost of our expenditures. know who is financing our debt now? this: are we going to enforce the budg- And he said well, we do not want to Seventy percent of our debt last year ets that we pass here in the House and have PAYGO affect tax cuts, we just was financed by foreign interests. are we going to change the rules to want it on the spending side because it I am telling all of my colleagues, give the taxpayers an even break? That is philosophical. Well, it was philo- sooner or later, the hocking of this is what the debate is about today. We sophical about whether the earth was country to anybody in the world that can debate all of those other issues flat or not, or round. The facts are will buy our paper is going to, if it is some other day. But we need support stubborn things, Reagan said, and I re- not already, become a national secu- on both sides of the aisle to make cer- member that. Because when we think rity issue. We are going to not only do tain that the American people under- about the real facts: 44 million Ameri- a generational mugging on our children stand that we are going to enforce the cans without health insurance, mil- and grandchildren by what we are budgets we pass in the House. lions without jobs, a 50-year high on doing here now, but we are going to put We are the keepers of the public mortgage foreclosures, an historic high future policymakers in a position purse. We are going to enforce those the third year in a row on personal where there will be leverage on them budgets, and we are going to begin to bankruptcies. by foreign powers who do not see the amend the rules to make it more dif- This majority has controlled spend- world the same way the United States ficult to spend more than we take in. ing and tax cuts for the last 10 years. does in such a way that it is going to Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am They come on the floor and want to be a national security problem for pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gen- blame it on what they affectionately them. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. MENEN- refer to as ‘‘the other side.’’ Where is I can think of no other better way to DEZ). the willingness to be accountable, to control spending than to apply PAYGO Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I take responsibility for their own ac- to tax cuts. Do my colleagues know thank the gentlewoman for yielding me tions? why? Because then, when we cut taxes, this time. The majority has decided to take this we have to cut spending. Now, we cut (Mr. MENENDEZ asked and was country on a course of fiscal irrespon- taxes, and I voted for some of them, given permission to revise and extend sibility. What we need to really think but we did not cut spending. Spending his remarks.) about now is whether we want to con- keeps going up. If we are really serious Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, back tinue to go in that direction, whether about cutting spending, apply pay-go in 1990, Congress instituted the pay-as- we want to continue to have future to both. Then we will have to cut you-go rules with bipartisan support, generations having to pay for the spending when we cut taxes, and that is including the support of the first Presi- choices we are making today, or what the Blue Dog budget enforcement dent Bush. However, those rules were whether we are prepared to pay for our has in it. Without that, all we are hear- based on the principle that if you are own choices. ing is rhetoric, rhetoric, rhetoric. digging yourself deeper into a hole, the Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. It has not worked. It will not work. first thing you do is stop digging. And Speaker, I reserve the balance of my And I tell my colleagues, when the the 1990 rules which required that both time. American people find out what is going mandatory spending increases and tax Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I on here, I think they are going to be cuts be offset helped keep the deficit yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from not only disappointed, but appalled. hole from getting deeper, and eventu- Tennessee (Mr. TANNER). Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. ally helped produce record budget sur- (Mr. TANNER asked and was given Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- pluses. permission to revise and extend his re- tleman from Minnesota (Mr. GUT- Unfortunately, my colleagues on the marks.) KNECHT). other side of the aisle evidently have Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I come Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, I completely forgotten this sound con- over here with a degree of sadness, be- would like to respond to some of the cept. The Republican bill we debate cause the rule prohibits the consider- things that were just said. here today is a deeply flawed and inef- ation of the Blue Dog substitute on First of all, I happen to believe that fective version of the earlier pay-as- budget enforcement. PAYGO rules ought to apply to tax you-go requirements. Specifically, this The gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. cuts, too. But this is all about the poli- legislation lets the Congress keep RYAN) made a speech a while ago that tics of the possible, and we cannot get digging deeper to make the deficit big- I could not say any better about why that done this year. So we can take ger. By covering only mandatory the Blue Dog budget enforcement this step this year, this day to begin to spending, tax cuts would not have to be ought to be passed. My other young constrain Federal spending. paid for, and entitlement increases friend talked about spending. If we Let me also respond to something would ultimately have to be paid for by want to talk about wasteful spending, else. Our friends on the left cannot cutting other entitlements. That is So- let me just talk about it for a second. have it both ways. They cannot say, cial Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. In July of 2002, the debt ceiling in well, we need to invest in this program In essence, this is the way in which this country was raised $450 billion. On and that program and this program for they mask the dismantling of entitle- Memorial Day weekend last year, it people, and if we put more money into ment priorities.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.019 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4905 In addition, the measured spending However, I will not support statutory crease those discretionary spending caps would be set at unrealistically low budget caps. This rule provides for a limits or waive the PAYGO require- levels, which would lead either to dev- bill that provides for statutory budget ment. astating cuts in domestic spending, in caps. The reason I will not support It is certainly worthy of discussion education, in health care, in research, statutory budget caps is very simple. It and a vote in this debate on the House or, to the ignoring of the caps. RECORD goes beyond politics, it goes beyond the budget process. Unfortunately, the Re- deficits are not due to discretionary House and the Senate. It is the Con- publican leadership blocked this spending. If we eliminated all non- stitution of the United States that has amendment, and it was voted down in defense discretionary spending, we established checks and balances by sep- the Committee on Rules early this would not eliminate the anticipated aration of powers. The budget process morning on a straight party-line vote. fiscal year budget deficit of $478 bil- is the responsibility and the jurisdic- When asked why so few or no Demo- lion, all nondefense discretionary tion of the Congress of the United crat amendments were allowed, the spending. Forget about it. Eliminate it States. Statutory budget caps put the Chair of the Committee on Rules said, all. We still would not take care of the executive branch into the mix. We Because we are the majority. deficit. would be hearing from OMB on a daily Mr. Speaker, there are few Members So since most Federal benefits for basis that they cannot accept this or in this House who have worked as hard low and middle class people are pro- they cannot accept that; that you are and long to improve the budget process vided through entitlement programs, going to have to do it our way, or we and control the deficit, as has the gen- and most government subsidies for will not sign the bill. That is what tleman from Texas (Mr. STENHOLM); high-income individuals and corpora- statutory budget caps are going to do yet he was denied an opportunity after tions are in the Tax Code, this measure to this process. his thoughtful and responsible sub- would then turn the policy practice on The current process is already un- stitute. Three Republican substitutes its head in favor of the affluent and workable. We need real budget process were made in order under the rule and against the low and middle income reform, but we need budget process re- 15 other amendments, but the amend- families of this country. form that is going to work. And the ment of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. The bill was designed so that the new budget process that we are working STENHOLM) was arbitrarily denied. spending caps would be set at discre- under today does not work. It seems that every time we get on tionary spending levels contained in the floor to do a rule, the other side b 1130 the conference report on the budget talks about how fair and balanced their resolution, which calls for cutting do- We do not have a budget, and that is rule is. Well, there is nothing fair and mestic discretionary programs outside an example that the current process balanced about shutting out of the of homeland security by $77 billion does not work. But let me say this: budget reform debate one of the over the next 5 years. when we have had a real budget resolu- House’s experts on this matter. If one Unlike the caps imposed in the 1990s, tion, the Committee on Appropriations does not support the Stenholm sub- the new caps require much deeper cuts stays within their cap. Discretionary stitute, one does not have to vote for and would not be part of a balanced spending has not exceeded the budget it, but at least let it come before the deficit reduction package that puts caps since this gentleman has been House for a debate in an up-or-down every part of the budget, every part of chairman of the committee. vote. the budget on the table and calls for Where Congress ought to be looking I urge Members on both sides of the shared sacrifice. is mandatory programs, because man- Finally, on this rule, Republicans aisle to vote ‘‘no’’ on the previous datory spending, which is basically question. Let me make it clear that a clearly are afraid of the views ex- two-thirds of all government spending, pressed on this side of the aisle that ev- ‘‘no’’ vote will not stop the House from is the spending that runs us deeper into erything must be on the table when taking up the Spending Control Act debt every year. there are 19 amendments and 17 are Re- and will not prevent any of the amend- So I do not think the bill that this publican, and leading democratic ments made in order by the rule from rule provides consideration for is a voices who are known in this Congress being offered. However, a ‘‘yes’’ vote good bill. And I do not intend to sup- are not given the opportunity to will preclude the House from consider- port the bill. But I am going to vote for present on these issues. It is shameful. ation of the Stenholm substitute, a this rule, although I do not really The rule needs to be voted down, as substitute that would add greatly to agree with what it does. But in order to does the bill. this process. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. get the bill on the floor so the House So do the right thing, please vote Speaker, I am very pleased to yield 4 can work its will, I will vote for the ‘‘no’’ on the previous question. Mr. minutes to the gentleman from Florida rule, but not for this bill. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I (Mr. YOUNG), the distinguished chair- insert the text of the amendment into man of the Committee on Appropria- yield myself such time as I may con- the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD imme- tions. sume. diately prior to the vote on the pre- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to vote vious question. I am going to vote for this rule, but I ‘‘no’’ on the previous question. If the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there do not support it. I do not think it is a previous question is defeated, I will objection to the request of the gentle- good rule. I want to explain in just the offer an amendment to the rule that woman from New York? couple of minutes that I have why that will allow the House to vote on an im- There was no objection. is the case. portant substitute amendment that Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, First, I think I should make it was not allowed under the rule. again, vote ‘‘no’’ on the previous ques- known, especially to Members on my This substitute by the gentleman tion. side of the aisle who have heard re- from Texas (Mr. STENHOLM), the gen- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance cently that I have been opposing budg- tleman from Utah (Mr. MATHESON), the of my time. etary caps, that that is not true. I do gentleman from California (Mr. THOMP- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. not oppose caps on the budget. To the SON), the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I contrary, my colleagues have heard me HILL), the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. may consume. here on the floor many times saying MOORE), and the gentleman from Ten- Mr. Speaker, this is a serious issue, that I need a budget. I cannot help it nessee (Mr. TANNER) would reinstate and it is one that needs to be debated that the budget committees cannot get for 2 years the provisions of the Budget as we can see by the debate that we together and give us a real budget, but Enforcement Act. have had here simply on the rule. We I need a budget to have discipline in It also provides for pay-as-you-go expect a more vigorous debate as the the committee when there are amend- rules for legislation that increases the issues are presented and as amend- ments on the floor to raise spending by deficit, sets discretionary spending ments are offered. billions of dollars. So I need a budget limits, and calls for a separate vote to Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on with a budget cap. consider legislation that would in- the previous question.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.020 H24PT1 H4906 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 The material previously referred to ‘‘(20) The term ‘advance appropriation’ re- (bb) to the obligation limitations set forth in by Ms. SLAUGHTER is as follows: fers to the following budget accounts or por- the section 8103 of the Transportation Equity tions thereof that become available one fis- Act: A Legacy for Users and, using current PREVIOUS QUESTION FOR H. RES. 692—RULE ON cal year or more beyond the fiscal year for estimates, calculate the outlay change re- H.R. 4663 SPENDING CONTROL ACT OF 2004 which the appropriation Act making such sulting from the change in obligations for At the end of the resolution, add the fol- funds available is enacted: the budget year and the first outyear and the lowing: ‘‘(A) 89-5428-0-2-0271 (Elk Hills); outlays flowing therefrom through subse- ‘‘SEC. 2. Notwithstanding any other provi- ‘‘(B) 16-0174-1-504 (Training and Employ- quent fiscal years. After making the calcula- sion of this resolution the amendment speci- ment Services); tions under the preceding sentence, OMB fied in section 3 shall be in order as though ‘‘(C) 91-0900-01-501 (Education for the Dis- shall adjust the amount of obligations set printed after the amendment numbered 17 in advantaged); forth in that section for the budget year and the report of the Committee on Rules if of- ‘‘(D) 91-1000-01-501 (School Improvement); the first outyear by adding one-half of the fered by Representative Stenholm of Texas ‘‘(E) 75-1536-0-1-506 (Children and Family sum of the amount calculated under items or a designee. That amendment shall be de- Services (Head Start)); (aa) and (bb) to each such year. batable for 60 minutes equally divided and ‘‘(F) 91-0300-0-1-501 (Special Education); ‘‘(II) The estimated level of highway re- controlled by the proponent and an oppo- ‘‘(G) 91-0400-0-1-501 (Vocational and Adult ceipts for the purposes of this clause are— nent. Education); ‘‘(aa) for fiscal year 2004, $30,572,000,000; ‘‘SEC. 3. The amendment referred to in sec- ‘‘(H) 18-1001-0-1-372 (Payment to the Postal ‘‘(bb) for fiscal year 2005, $34,260,000,000; tion 2 is as follows: Service Fund); or ‘‘(cc) for fiscal year 2006, $35,586,000,000; AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3973, AS REPORTED ‘‘(I) 86-0319-0-1-604 (Housing Certificate ‘‘(dd) for fiscal year 2007, $36,570,000,000; Fund (Section 8 Renewal).’’. OFFERED BY MR. STENHOLM OF TEXAS, MR. ‘‘(ee) for fiscal year 2008, $37,603,000,000; and (c) EXPIRATION.—Section 275 of the Bal- MATHESON OF UTAH, MR. THOMPSON OF ‘‘(ff) for fiscal year 2009, $38,651,000,000. anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control CALIFORNIA, MR. HILL OF INDIANA, MR. ‘‘(III) In this clause, the term ‘highway re- Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 note) is amended by MOORE OF KANSAS, OR MR. TANNER OF TEN- ceipts’ means the governmental receipts striking subsection (b). credited to the highway account of the High- NESSEE (b) DEFINITIONS.—Section 250(c)(4) of the way Trust Fund. Strike all after the enacting clause and in- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended— ‘‘(C) In addition to the adjustment required sert the following: by subparagraph (B), when the President SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (1) in subparagraph (B), by— (A) striking ‘‘the Transportation Equity submits the budget under section 1105 of title This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Living With- 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 2006, in Our Means Act of 2004’’. Act for the 21st Century and the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003’’ and 2007, 2008, or 2009, OMB shall calculate and TITLE I—REINSTATING AND STRENGTH- inserting ‘‘the Transportation Equity Act: A the budget shall include for the budget year ENING BUDGET ENFORCEMENT Legacy for Users’’; and and each outyear an adjustment to the lim- SEC. 101. EXTENSION OF THE DISCRETIONARY (B) inserting before the period at the end its on outlays for the highway category and SPENDING CAPS. the following new clauses: the mass transit category equal to— (a) DISCRETIONARY SPENDING LIMITS.—(1) ‘‘(v) 69-8158-0-7-401 (Motor Carrier Safety ‘‘(i) the outlays for the applicable category Section 251(c)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Grants). calculated assuming obligation levels con- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is ‘‘(vi) 69-8159-0-7-401 (Motor Carrier Safety sistent with the estimates prepared pursuant amended by inserting a dash after ‘‘2005’’, by Operations and Programs).’’; to subparagraph (D), as adjusted, using cur- redesignating the remaining portion of such (2) in subparagraph (C), by— rent technical assumptions; minus paragraph as subparagraph (D) and by mov- (A) inserting ‘‘(and successor accounts)’’ ‘‘(ii) the outlays for the applicable cat- ing it two ems to the right, and by inserting after ‘‘budget accounts’’; and egory set forth in the subparagraph (D) esti- after the dash the following new subpara- (B) striking ‘‘the Transportation Equity mates, as adjusted. graphs: Act for the 21st Century and the Surface ‘‘(D)(i) When OMB and CBO submit their ‘‘(A) for the general purpose discretionary Transportation Extension Act of 2003 or for final sequester report for fiscal year 2004, category: $819,697,000,000 in new budget au- which appropriations are provided pursuant that report shall include an estimate of the thority and $862,247,000,000 in outlays; to authorizations contained in those Acts outlays for each of the categories that would ‘‘(B) for the highway category: (except that appropriations provided pursu- result in fiscal years 2005 through 2009 from $30,585,000,000 in outlays; and ant to section 5338(h) of title 49, United obligations at the levels specified in section ‘‘(C) for the mass transit category: States Code, as amended by the Transpor- 8103 of the Transportation Equity Act: A $1,554,000,000 in new budget authority and tation Equity Act for the 21st Century, shall Legacy for Users using current assumptions. $6,787,000,000 in outlays; and’’. not be included in this category)’’ and insert- ‘‘(ii) When the President submits the budg- (2) Section 251(c)(3) of the Balanced Budget ing ‘‘the Transportation Equity Act: A Leg- et under section 1105 of title 31, United and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is acy for Users or for which appropriations are States Code, for fiscal year 2006, 2007, 2008, or amended by inserting a dash after ‘‘2006’’, by provided pursuant to authorizations con- 2009, OMB shall adjust the estimates made in redesignating the remaining portion of such tained in that Act’’; and clause (i) by the adjustments by subpara- paragraph as subparagraph (D) and by mov- (3) in subparagraph (D)(ii), by striking graphs (B) and (C). ing it two ems to the right, and by inserting ‘‘section 8103 of the Transportation Equity ‘‘(E) OMB shall consult with the Commit- after the dash the following new subpara- Act for the 21st Century’’ and inserting ‘‘sec- tees on the Budget and include a report on graphs: tion 8103 of the Transportation Equity Act: A adjustments under subparagraphs (B) and (C) ‘‘(A) for the general purpose discretionary Legacy for Users’’. in the preview report.’’. category: $837,271,000,000 in new budget au- SEC. 102. ADJUSTMENTS TO ALIGN HIGHWAY SEC. 103. LEVEL OF OBLIGATION LIMITATIONS. thority and $853,170,000,000 in outlays; SPENDING WITH REVENUES. (a) HIGHWAY CATEGORY.—For the purposes ‘‘(B) for the highway category: Subparagraphs (B) through (E) of section of section 251(b) of the Balanced Budget and $33,271,000,000 in outlays; and 251(b)(1) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the ‘‘(C) for the mass transit category: gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 are amend- level of obligation limitations for the high- $1,671,000,000 in new budget authority and ed to read as follows: way category is— $7,585,000,000 in outlays; and’’. ‘‘(B) ADJUSTMENT TO ALIGN HIGHWAY SPEND- (1) for fiscal year 2004, $34,309,000,000; (b) ADVANCE APPROPRIATIONS.—(1) Section ING WITH REVENUES.—(i) When the President (2) for fiscal year 2005, $35,671,000,000; 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency submits the budget under section 1105 of title (3) for fiscal year 2006, $36,719,000,000; Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended by in- 31, United States Code, OMB shall calculate (4) for fiscal year 2007, $37,800,000,000; serting at the end the following new sub- and the budget shall make adjustments to (5) for fiscal year 2008, $38,913,000,000; and section: the highway category for the budget year (6) for fiscal year 2009, $40,061,000,000. ‘‘(d) ADVANCE APPROPRIATIONS.—In fiscal and each outyear as provided in clause (b) MASS TRANSIT CATEGORY.—For the pur- years 2005 through 2009, the total amount of (ii)(I)(cc). poses of section 251(b) of the Balanced Budg- discretionary advance appropriations pro- ‘‘(ii)(I)(aa) OMB shall take the actual level et and Emergency Deficit Control Act of vided in appropriation Acts shall not exceed of highway receipts for the year before the 1985, the level of obligation limitations for $23,158,000. Any amount enacted in excess of current year and subtract the sum of the es- the mass transit category is— such amount shall be counted against the timated level of highway receipts in sub- (1) for fiscal year 2004, $7,266,000,000; discretionary spending limits for the fiscal clause (II) plus any amount previously cal- (2) for fiscal year 2005, $7,750,000,000; year for which the appropriation Act con- culated under item (bb) for that year. (3) for fiscal year 2006, $8,266,000,000; taining the advance appropriation is en- (bb) OMB shall take the current estimate (4) for fiscal year 2007, $8,816,000,000; acted.’’. of highway receipts for the current year and (5) for fiscal year 2008, $9,403,000,000; and (2) Section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget subtract the estimated level of receipts for (6) for fiscal year 2009, $10,029,000,000. and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is that year. For purposes of this subsection, the term amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(cc) OMB shall add one-half of the sum of ‘‘obligation limitations’’ means the sum of new paragraph: the amount calculated under items (aa) and budget authority and obligation limitations.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:54 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.022 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4907 SEC. 104. REVENUE ADJUSTMENT. of consideration with respect to the propo- (2) In paragraph (1), strike ‘‘bill or resolu- If an amendment is designated to be used sition that is the subject of the points of tion’’ and insert ‘‘bill, joint resolution, or to offset a decrease in receipts for a fiscal order. conference report’’. year pursuant to section 316(c)(1)(D) or sec- ‘‘(D) A question of consideration under this (3) At the end of paragraph (2) strike tion 317(c)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget section shall be debatable for 10 minutes by ‘‘and’’, at the end of paragraph (3) strike the Act of 1974, then the applicable level of reve- each Member initiating a point of order and period and insert ‘‘; and’’, and after such nues for such fiscal year for purposes of sec- for 10 minutes by an opponent on each point paragraph (3) add the following new para- tion 311(a) of such Act shall be reduced by of order, but shall otherwise be decided with- graph: the amount of such amendment. out intervening motion except one that the ‘‘(4) A determination of whether such bill, SEC. 105. EXTENSION OF PAY-AS-YOU-GO RE- House adjourn or that the Committee of the joint resolution, or conference report pro- QUIREMENT. Whole rise, as the case may be. vides direct spending.’’. (a) PURPOSE.—Section 252(a) of the Bal- ‘‘(E) The disposition of the question of con- (b) The second sentence of section 402 of anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control sideration under this subsection with respect the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is Act of 1985 is amended by striking ‘‘2002’’ and to a bill or joint resolution shall be consid- amended by inserting before the period the inserting ‘‘2009’’. ered also to determine the question of con- following: ‘‘, or in the case of a conference (b) SEQUESTRATION.—Section 252(b)(1) of sideration under this subsection with respect report, shall be included in the joint explana- the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit to an amendment made in order as original tory statement of managers accompanying Control Act of 1985 is amended by striking text.’’. such conference report if timely submitted ‘‘2002’’ and inserting ‘‘2009’’. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- before such report is filed’’. SEC. 106. REPORTS. tents for the Congressional Budget Act of TITLE II—INCREASED AND ACCOUNT- Subsections (c)(2) and (f)(2)(A) of section 1974 is amended by inserting after the item ABILITY AND INFORMATION IN CON- 254 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency for section 315 the following: GRESSIONAL BUDGET PROCESS Deficit Control Act of 1985 are amended by ‘‘Sec. 316. Budget evasion points of order.’’. striking ‘‘2002’’ and inserting ‘‘2009’’. SEC. 201. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST COSTS. SEC. 109. REQUIREMENTS FOR BUDGET ACT Section 308(a)(1) of the Congressional SEC. 107 EXPIRATION. WAIVERS IN THE HOUSE OF REP- Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 639(a)(1)) is Section 275(b) of the Balanced Budget and RESENTATIVES. amended— Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is (a) JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACT WAIV- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ amended by striking ‘‘2002’’ and inserting ERS.—Clause 6 of rule XIII of the Rules of the after the semicolon; ‘‘2009’’ and by striking ‘‘2006’’ and inserting House of Representatives is amended by add- (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- ‘‘2013’’. ing at the end the following new paragraph: riod and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and SEC. 108 AUTOMATIC BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ‘‘(h) It shall not be in order to consider any FOR MEASURES CONSIDERED ON resolution from the Committee on Rules for (3) by adding at the end the following new THE FLOOR. the consideration of any reported bill or subparagraph: (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the Congres- joint resolution which waives section 302, ‘‘(D) containing a projection by the Con- sional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by add- 303, 311, or 401 of the Congressional Budget gressional Budget Office of the cost of the ing at the end the following new section: Act of 1974, unless the report accompanying debt servicing that would be caused by such measure for such fiscal year (or fiscal years) ‘‘BUDGET EVASION POINTS OF ORDER such resolution includes a description of the and each of the four ensuing fiscal years.’’. ‘‘SEC. 316. (a) DISCRETIONARY SPENDING provision proposed to be waived, an identi- SEC. 202. ACCOUNTABILITY IN EMERGENCY CAPS.—It shall not be in order in the House fication of the section being waived, the rea- SPENDING. of Representatives to consider any bill or sons why such waiver should be granted, and (a) OMB EMERGENCY CRITERIA.—Section 3 resolution (or amendment, motion, or con- an estimated cost of the provisions to which of the Congressional Budget and Impound- ference report on that bill or resolution) that the waiver applies.’’. ment Control Act of 1974 is amended by add- waives or suspends the enforcement of sec- (b) SEPARATE VOTE TO WAIVE MAJOR BUDG- ing at the end the following new paragraph: tion 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emer- ET ACT POINT OF ORDER.—(1) Section 905 of ‘‘(11)(A) The term ‘emergency’ means a sit- gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 or other- the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is uation that— wise would alter the spending limits set amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(i) requires new budget authority and out- forth in that section. new subsection: lays (or new budget authority and the out- ‘‘(b) PAY-AS-YOU-GO.—It shall not be in ‘‘(h)(1) It shall not be in order in the House lays flowing therefrom) for the prevention or order in the House of Representatives or the of Representatives to consider a rule or order mitigation of, or response to, loss of life or Senate to consider any bill or resolution (or that waives the application of a major budg- property, or a threat to national security; amendment, motion, or conference report on et act point of order as defined in paragraph and that bill or resolution) that waives or sus- (2). ‘‘(ii) is unanticipated. pends the enforcement of section 252 of the ‘‘(2) For the purposes of this subsection, ‘‘(B) As used in subparagraph (A), the term Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit the term ‘major budget point of order’ means ‘unanticipated’ means that the situation is— Control Act of 1985 or otherwise would alter any point of order arising under any section ‘‘(i) sudden, which means quickly coming the balances of the pay-as-you-go scorecard listed in section 904. into being or not building up over time; pursuant to that section. ‘‘(3)(A) In order to be cognizable by the ‘‘(c) DIRECTED SCORING.—It shall not be in Chair, a point of order under the sections ref- ‘‘(ii) urgent, which means a pressing and order in the House of Representatives or the erenced in paragraph (2) must specify the compelling need requiring immediate action; Senate to consider any bill or resolution (or precise language on which it is premised. ‘‘(iii) unforeseen, which means not pre- amendment, motion, or conference report on ‘‘(B) As disposition of points of order under dicted or anticipated as an emerging need; that bill or resolution) that directs the the sections referenced in paragraph (2), the and scorekeeping of any bill or resolution. Chair shall put the question of consideration ‘‘(iv) temporary, which means not of a per- ‘‘(d) FAR-OUTYEARS.—It shall not be in with respect to the proposition that is the manent duration.’’. order in the House of Representatives or the subject of the points of order. (b) DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR AP- Senate to consider any bill or resolution (or ‘‘(C) A question of consideration under the PLICATION OF EMERGENCY DEFINITION.—Not amendment, motion, or conference report on sections referenced in paragraph (2) shall be later than five months after the date of en- that bill or resolution) that contains a provi- debatable for 10 minutes by each Member actment of this Act, the chairmen of the sion providing new budget authority or initiating a point of order and for 10 minutes Committees on the Budget (in consultation which reduces revenues which first takes ef- by an opponent on each point of order, but with the President) shall, after consulting fect after the first five fiscal years covered shall otherwise be decided without inter- with the chairmen of the Committees on Ap- in the most recently adopted concurrent res- vening motion except one that the House ad- propriations and applicable authorizing com- olution on the budget and would have the ef- journ or that the Committee of the Whole mittees of their respective Houses and the fect of reducing the surplus or increasing the rise, as the case may be. Directors of the Congressional Budget Office deficit in any fiscal year. ‘‘(D) The disposition of the question of con- and the Office of Management and Budget, ‘‘(e) ENFORCEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REP- sideration under this subsection with respect jointly publish in the Congressional Record RESENTATIVES.—(1) It shall not be in order in to a bill or joint resolution shall be consid- guidelines for application of the definition of the House of Representatives to consider a ered also to determine the question of con- emergency set forth in section 3(11) of the rule or order that waives the application of sideration under this subsection with respect Congressional Budget and Impoundment this section. to an amendment made in order as original Control Act of 1974. ‘‘(2)(A) This subsection shall apply only to text.’’. (c) CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS RELATED TO the House of Representatives. SEC. 110. CBO SCORING OF CONFERENCE RE- GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM.—Section ‘‘(B) In order to be cognizable by the Chair, PORTS. 251(b)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- a point of order under this section must (a) The first sentence of section 402 of the gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended specify the precise language on which it is Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new sub- premised. as follows: paragraph: ‘‘(C) As disposition of points of order under (1) Insert ‘‘or conference report thereon,’’ ‘‘(I) CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS RELATED TO this section, the Chair shall put the question before ‘‘and submit’’. GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM.—If supplemental

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.004 H24PT1 H4908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 appropriations for discretionary accounts ‘‘(7) EMERGENCIES.—New budgetary re- applies in the House of Representa- are enacted for contingency operations re- sources designated under section 251(b)(2)(A) tives, and ask for its immediate consid- lated to the global war on terrorism that, or 251(b)(2)(I) shall not be assumed beyond eration. pursuant to this subparagraph, the President the fiscal year for which they have been en- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- designates as a contingency operation re- acted.’’. tion. lated to the global war on terrorism and the SEC. 206. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE BAL- Congress so designates in statute, the adjust- ANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY The text of House Resolution 685 is as ment shall be the total of such appropria- DEFICIT CONTROL ACT OF 1985. follows: tions in discretionary accounts so designated Part C of the Balanced Budget and Emer- H. RES. 685 and the outlays flowing in all fiscal years gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended Resolved, That the conference report on from such appropriations.’’. as follows: Senate Concurrent Resolution 95, and the ac- (d) SEPARATE HOUSE VOTE ON EMERGENCY (1) In section 250(a), strike ‘‘SEC. 256. GEN- companying joint explanatory statement, as DESIGNATION.—(1) Rule XXII of the Rules of ERAL AND SPECIAL SEQUESTRATION made applicable to the House by section 2 of the House of Representatives is amended by RULES’’ and insert ‘‘Sec. 256. General and House Resolution 649, shall have force and ef- adding at the end the following new clause: special sequestration rules’’ in the item re- fect in the House as though such conference ‘‘13. In the consideration of any measure lating to section 256. report and accompanying statement in- for amendment in the Committee of the (2) In subparagraphs (F), (G), (H), (I), (J), cluded the following modifications: Whole containing any emergency spending and (K) of section 250(c)(4), insert ‘‘subpara- (1) In section 101 (relating to recommended designation, it shall always be in order un- graph’’ after ‘‘described in’’ each place it ap- levels and amounts for the budget year): less specifically waived by terms of a rule pears. (A) In paragraph (4) (relating to the def- governing consideration of that measure, to (3) In section 250(c)(18), insert ‘‘of’’ after move to strike such emergency spending des- icit), the amount of the deficit for fiscal year ‘‘expenses’’. 2005 shall be reduced by $4,675,000,000. ignation from the portion of the bill then (4) In section 251(b)(1)(A), strike ‘‘commit- open to amendment.’’. (B) In paragraph (1) (relating to Federal tees’’ the first place it appears and insert revenues), the recommended level of Federal (2) The Committee on Rules shall include ‘‘Committees’’. in the report required by clause 1(d) of rule revenues for fiscal year 2005 shall be in- (5) In section 251(b)(1)(C)(i), strike ‘‘fiscal creased by $12,285,000,000 and the amount by XI (relating to its activities during the Con- years’’ and insert ‘‘fiscal year’’. gress) of the Rules of the House of Rep- which the aggregate level of Federal reve- (6) In section 251(b)(1)(D)(ii), strike ‘‘fiscal nues should be changed shall be increased by resentatives a separate item identifying all years’’ and insert ‘‘fiscal year’’. waivers of points of order relating to emer- $12,285,000,000. (7) In section 252(b)(2)(B), insert ‘‘the’’ be- (C) In paragraph (2) (relating to new budget gency spending designations, listed by bill or fore ‘‘budget year’’. joint resolution number and the subject mat- authority), the appropriate level of total new (8) In section 252(c)(1)(C)(i), strike ‘‘para- budget authority for fiscal year 2005 shall be ter of that measure. graph (1)’’ and insert ‘‘subsection (b)’’. (e) COMMITTEE NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY increased by $14,200,000,000. (9) In section 254(c)(3)(A), strike ‘‘sub- (D) In paragraph (3) (relating to budget LEGISLATION.—Whenever the Committee on section’’ and insert ‘‘section’’. Appropriations or any other committee of ei- outlays), the appropriate level of total budg- (10) In section 254(f)(4), strike ‘‘subsection’’ et outlays for fiscal year 2005 shall be in- ther House (including a committee of con- and insert ‘‘section’’ and strike ference) reports any bill or joint resolution creased by $7,610,000,000. ‘‘sequesterable’’ and insert ‘‘sequestrable’’. (2) In section 103 (relating to major func- that provides budget authority for any emer- (11) In section 255(g)(1)(B), move the four- gency, the report accompanying that bill or tional categories): teenth undesignated clause 2 ems to the (A) In paragraph (1) (relating to National joint resolution (or the joint explanatory right. statement of managers in the case of a con- Defense (050)), the amount of new budget au- (12) In section 255(g)(2), insert ‘‘and’’ after thority shall be increased by $1,000,000,000 ference report on any such bill or joint reso- the semicolon at the end of the next-to-last lution) shall identify all provisions that pro- and the amount of outlays shall be increased undesignated clause. by $740,000,000, to improve the quality of life vide budget authority and the outlays flow- (13) In section 255(h)— ing therefrom for such emergency and in- and provide livable housing for military per- (A) strike ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon in the sonnel and their families. clude a statement of the reasons why such ninth undesignated clause; budget authority meets the definition of an (B) In paragraph (5) (relating to Natural (B) insert ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon at the Resources and Environment (300)), the emergency pursuant to the guidelines de- end of the tenth undesignated clause; and scribed in subsection (b). amount of new budget authority shall each (C) strike the semicolon at the end and in- be increased by $825,000,000 and the amount SEC. 203. APPLICATION OF BUDGET ACT POINTS sert a period. OF ORDER TO UNREPORTED LEGIS- of outlays shall be increased by $550,000,000, LATION. (14) In section 256(k)(1), strike ‘‘paragraph to provide clean water and open spaces for (a) Section 315 of the Congressional Budget (5)’’ and insert ‘‘paragraph (6)’’. future generations. Act of 1974 is amended by striking ‘‘re- (15) In section 257(b)(2)(A)(i), strike (C) In paragraph (6) (relating to Agri- ported’’ the first place it appears. ‘‘differenes’’ and insert ‘‘differences’’. culture (350)), the amount of new budget au- (b) Section 303(b) of the Congressional Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. thority shall be increased by $380,000,000 and Budget Act of 1974 is amended— Speaker, I yield back the balance of the amount of outlays shall be increased by (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘(A)’’ and my time, and I move the previous ques- $330,000,000, to inspect and secure our Na- by redesignating subparagraph (B) as para- tion on the resolution. tion’s food supply and to improve economic graph (2) and by striking the semicolon at The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. opportunities, infrastructure, and the qual- the end of such new paragraph (2) and insert- ity of life for rural Americans. LATOURETTE). The question is on order- ing a period; and (D) In paragraph (10) (relating to Edu- (2) by striking paragraph (3). ing the previous question. cation, Training, Employment, and Social SEC. 204. BUDGET COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS. The question was taken; and the Services (500)), the amount of new budget au- Clause 3(d) of rule XIII of the Rules of the Speaker pro tempore announced that thority shall be increased by $6,075,000,000 House of Representatives is amended by add- the ayes appeared to have it. and the amount of outlays shall be increased ing at the end the following new subpara- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, on by $2,430,000,000, to create opportunities for graph: that I demand the yeas and nays. our children and young adults, and to ad- ‘‘(4) A budget compliance statement pre- The yeas and nays were ordered. dress the needs of low-income communities pared by the chairman of the Committee on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and assist the long-term unemployed. the Budget, if timely submitted prior to the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- (E) In paragraph (11) (relating to Health filing of the report, which shall include as- (550)), the amount of new budget authority sessment by such chairman as to whether ceedings on this matter will be post- shall each be increased by $1,370,000,000 and the bill or joint resolution complies with the poned. the amount of outlays shall be increased by requirements of sections 302, 303, 306, 311, and f $530,000,000, to provide health care for chil- 401 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 or dren and others in need, control infectious any other requirements set forth in a con- REVISING THE CONCURRENT RES- diseases, foster medical research, and allevi- current resolution on the budget and may in- OLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR ate shortages of nurses and other health pro- clude the budgetary implications of that bill FISCAL YEAR 2005 AS IT APPLIES fessionals . or joint resolution under section 251 or 252 of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- (F) In paragraph (13) (relating to Income the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit TIVES Security (600)), the amounts of new budget Control Act of 1985, as applicable.’’. authority shall each be increased by Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, pursuant SEC. 205. PROJECTIONS UNDER SECTION 257. $250,000,000 and the amount of outlays shall Section 257(c) of the Balanced Budget and to the order of the House of June 22, be increased by $170,000,000, to help States Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is 2004, I call up the resolution (H. Res. provide energy assistance to poor and allevi- amended by inserting after paragraph (6) the 685) revising the concurrent resolution ate the impact of refugees on State and local following new paragraph: on the budget for fiscal year 2005 as it communities.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.004 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4909 (G) In paragraph (15) (relating to Veterans course. And for this debate, I thank the enue to meet our needs, would then go Benefits and Series (700)), the amounts of gentleman from Wisconsin who, even in for the Triple Crown of fiscal suicide, new budget authority shall each be increased an election year, has the courage and massive spending increases. by $1,300,000,000(for a total of $2,500,000,000 confidence to know that vigorous par- I know Democrats often complain above the President’s request) and the amount of outlays shall be increased by tisan debates between conservatism that Republicans try to cast them as $1,210,000,000, to maintain quality health care and liberalism are all together good just tax-and-spend liberals. Well, Mr. for veterans. and healthy for American democracy. Speaker, this resolution only does two (H) To improve our hometown response ca- What this resolution before us comes things, tax and spend. I would love to pabilities, strengthen our borders and meet down to is two questions: First, are call them tax-cutting, fiscally-sound our security mandates, amounts of new small business taxes in America too supply-siders, Mr. Speaker, but if a budget authority and outlays for fiscal year high or too low? And, second, does the party wants to tax like Mondale, spend 2005 shall be further modified as follows: Federal Government spend too much like Dukakis, and stagnate the econ- (i) In paragraph (9) (relating to community and regional development (450)), increase money or too little? omy like Carter, and the worst thing new budget authority by $1,200,000,000 and Now, if you pay attention, you will we call them is liberal, frankly, I think outlays by $240,000,000. notice the proponents of this resolu- they are getting off pretty easy. (ii) In paragraph (16) (relating to Adminis- tion will speak grandly about the needs Mr. Speaker, the ideas at the very tration of Justice (750)), increase new budget for shared sacrifice and will assert that core of the proposal of the gentleman authority by $950,000,000 and outlays by this resolution would only impact tax- from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY), indeed at $830,000,000. payers earning more than $1 million in the core of the Democrat Party today, (iii) In paragraph (8) (relating to Transpor- 2005. It is a clever debating trick, this is that the government will be making tation (400)), increase new budget authority impression that this tax increase will more decisions, and individuals fami- by $550,000,000 and outlays by $460,000,000. (iv) In paragraph (11) (relating to Health only get the idle rich to pay their fair lies and small businesses should be (550)), increase new budget authority by share, but it is false. As proponents of making fewer; that Washington should $300,000,000 and outlays by $120,000,000. this resolution no doubt know, 83 per- have more money and more power, and (3) On page 113 of House Report 108–498, the cent of the taxpayers fleeced by this the American people, they should have section 302(a) allocation made to the Com- resolution report business income. less. That is what the Democrats be- mittee on Appropriations shall be adjusted Small businesses, Mr. Speaker, sole lieve is what this resolution would by modifying amounts in the table titled proprietorships, subchapter S corpora- write into law, and that is why it must ‘‘Allocation Spending Authority to House tions, partnerships, family farms, we fail. Committees for Budget Year 2005–Commit- are not just talking about the cast of tees on Appropriations’’ as follows: Now, while I thank the gentleman (A) By increasing the amount for ‘‘Discre- ‘‘Friends’’ here. Instead, we are talking from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) for bringing tionary Action: General Purpose: BA’’ and about the people, the entrepreneurs, this, albeit bad idea, to the floor for de- the amount for ‘‘Total Discretionary Action the risk-takers, the opportunity mak- bate, I must urge all Members to vote BA:’’ by $14,2000,000,000. ers who are creating the jobs that are ‘‘no’’ and make sure American jobs, (B) By increasing the amount for ‘‘Discre- fueling what is now, beyond dispute, a economic health, and fiscal security tionary Action: General Purpose: OT’’ and full-fledged economic recovery. Indeed, are protected from the bone-crushing the amount for ‘‘After Section 313 Adjust- these are the exact same taxpayers for futility of liberal economic incom- ments of Discretionary OT:’’ shall each be whom Democrats just last week pro- increased by $7,610,000. petence. (4) In section 211 (relating to reconciliation posed cutting taxes. I guess it is just Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of in the House of Representatives), by insert- another example of Democrats voting my time, the remainder of which is to ing at the end the following new subsection: for something before they vote against be controlled by my designee, the gen- ‘‘(c) REDUCTION IN TAX CUTS FOR TAX- it. tleman from Iowa (Chairman NUSSLE). PAYERS WITH INCOMES ABOVE $1,000,000.—The Mr. Speaker, this resolution is a di- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, as the des- Committee on Ways and Means shall also in- rect punitive attack against the men ignee of the minority leader, I rise in clude in the reconciliation bill reported pur- and women of American small busi- support of the resolution. suant to subsection (a) changes in tax laws sufficient to increase revenues by nesses, against the owners who have The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- $18,900,000,000, to be achieved by reducing or risked and invested to compete in the tleman from Wisconsin is recognized offsetting the tax reductions received during marketplace, against the managers for 45 minutes. tax year 2005 by taxpayers with adjusted who have generated the economic Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker I yield my- gross income above $1,000,000 for taxpayers growth of the last 2 years, and against self 9 minutes. filing joint returns and comparable amounts the new employees who have leapt at Mr. Speaker, this resolution is bring- for taxpayers with other filing statuses as a the opportunities those owners and ing to the House floor a debate on how result of the Economic Growth and Tax Re- best to make this country stronger and lief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and the Jobs managers have created. and Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Hiking taxes on those small busi- more just. The distinguished gen- Act of 2003.’’. nesses, farmers, doctors, and families tleman from Texas has just said that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- would immediately stifle the economic this is about raising taxes. One of the ant to the order of the House of Tues- recovery that we are now enjoying, a worst problems that can happen to you day June 22, 2004, the gentleman from recovery it must be noted, that is al- in Washington D.C. is when you begin Texas (Mr. DELAY) and the gentle- ready producing government revenues to believe your own baloney. That is woman from California (Ms. PELOSI) greater than would have been gen- not what this resolution is about. each will control 45 minutes. erated without the Republican tax re- The situation is very simple: we have The Chair recognizes the gentleman lief this resolution is trying to undo. a war. That war by next year will have from Texas (Mr. DELAY). How bad would it be? Estimates sug- cost us $250 billion. And the question Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- gest damage in the neighborhood of is, how are we going to pay for it? We self such time as I may consume. 100,000 lost jobs, $11 billion in lost GDP, have two choices. One is to charge the Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong and, and $30 billion in lost family income in bill mostly to our kids by raising the frankly, enthusiastic opposition to this just the first 5 years. The 12-digit tax deficit, which is what is happening, and resolution. But I should add I rise in increase that is being proposed, there- along with that making every Amer- strong and enthusiastic support for its fore, would only serve to increase gov- ican pay through the nose with less se- addition to the House calendar this ernment revenues by $19 billion over curity for our homeland on our bor- week. the next 5 years, and thereby add to ders, in our ports, in our air ports, less The resolution before us, bravely in- the deficits he says he wants to cut, security for veterans who are not re- troduced by the gentleman from Wis- add to them, in fact, by more than $82 ceiving adequate health care, less edu- consin (Mr. OBEY), crystallizes the de- billion in the same time frame. cational opportunity for middle-class bate in this country between Repub- And as if that is not enough, Mr. families because of budget squeezes, licans and Democrats to a degree rare- Speaker, this resolution, after gutting less health coverage for hundreds of ly witnessed in these days of homog- the economic expansion and failing to thousands of children all over this enized, air conditioned, political dis- generate sufficient government rev- country, less help for workers who are

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.005 H24PT1 H4910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 out of work; or will we choose the more than 120,000 of military families have got appropriations bill that are other way, as this resolution seeks to in this country serve in lousy housing, waiting in line with no prospect of get- do. and they deserve better. ting them done on time this year, and Will we choose to ask the most well- We put $5.7 billion into education to yet we have got to do this. off 200,000 people in this country, less close the gap between what this Con- I hear from some that this is really than 1 percent of all taxpayers, will we gress promised it would provide local an exercise as a price to prevent ob- ask them to make the supreme sac- schools and what it is actually giving structionism on the floor for consider- rifice? Those who make more than $1 them. We put a billion and a half dol- ation of appropriation bills, that if we million a year, will you ask them to lars into Title I so that 500,000 more do not debate that, somebody is going make the sacrifice of limiting their tax poor kids and disadvantaged kids can to obstruct the floor. cut to $24,000 on average rather than get better instruction in reading and Regardless, let me say a couple of the $120,000 average that they will oth- math. things. There is a budget. The House erwise get under the existing budget of We put $1.2 billion into special edu- has deemed the budget. We await con- this House? I think the answer is quite cation so that local school districts sideration in the other body of the clear. will receive more help from the Federal budget, and this is a nonbinding resolu- I plead fully guilty to wanting to see Government to meet Federal mandates tion that we are about to talk about the most privileged and blessed people to educate every disabled child. We put for the next couple of hours here in- in this society accept a somewhat $300 million in in order to help 400,000 stead of talking about appropriation smaller tax cut in order to provide more children receive adequate child bills, but I guess we are going to go greater opportunity for others in soci- care and after school care. through this exercise. ety to get the basic requirements on We put $2 billion in so that we can in- As the majority leader said, we are education, health care, veterans health crease Pell grants to help those who going to have some fun because we get care, and the rest. otherwise could not afford to go to col- to point out our differences, but let us lege. We want to increase the max- just face it. This is a nonbinding, some- b 1145 imum grant by $450. Pell grants today what silly exercise, but we are going to Now, this resolution is very simple. pay only for 35 percent of the cost of go through the process and talk about It raises over $18 billion by limiting the instruction at a 4-year university. the differences. Mr. Speaker, in order to do that, I average size tax cut for persons who Twenty years ago they paid for 75 per- yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from make more than $1 million a year to cent. Can we not do better than that? about $24,000 a year. That is what the Then we use $200 million to provide Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN), a member of the average tax cuts will be for someone additional employment and training Committee on Ways and Means and a who makes between $500,000 a year and opportunities for people who have lost member of the Committee on the Budg- et. $1 million. We are asking those that their jobs. We also address a number of Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank make $1 million to live by that same other matters. We fund a number of amount. That is hardly an outrageous my chairman for allowing me to speak other programs that are high priority this morning, and it is true, this is a sacrifice. programs, as demonstrated by the let- We then use 25 percent of that money non-binding exercise. On the other ters from the minority side as well as hand, it is a very important debate, for deficit reduction. We use the re- the majority side of this House to our maining $14 billion to eliminate the and it is a philosophical difference. own committee, asking that our com- I appreciated the comments from my real reductions in domestic appropria- mittee provide funding for these pro- colleague from Wisconsin talking tions that are contained in the Presi- grams. about the need to get the deficit down. dent’s budget. If this amendment is So that is what we do, and I would I think what we have learned over the adopted, we will simply be adjusting ask support for this resolution, and I last couple of decades is the only way education, health, veterans programs repeat the same thing that I said when to get the deficit under control is to and all the rest by the amount that is I began. We have one choice. We can ei- grow the economy and restrain spend- equivalent to inflation plus population ther pay for this war by shoving the ing. We learned it in the 1990s. We are growth. That is all. We would get back bill to our kids and by cutting back on relearning it now, and what is exciting to a standstill level on that score. educational opportunities, cutting to me is the fact that part of that, We put $3 billion into homeland secu- back on veterans health care, cutting which is restraining spending, we are rity. Why? Because the Hart-Rudman back on decent housing for the mili- doing with regard to the budget and Commission told us we have a need of tary, squeezing dangerously our home- the budget that the House passed and $190 billion at the local level, and we land security expenditures, or we can based on the deeming resolution will have only met 15 percent of that need ask the most well-off, the most pros- keep our spending under control in the so far. We do it because only 13 percent perous people in this country to share House this year. That is very impor- of fire departments in this country are a little bit more of the load by limiting tant, keeping spending at about 4 per- equipped to handle a full-blown haz- the size of their tax cut to $24,000 rath- cent, trying to keep it close to what ardous material attack. We do it be- er than the average $120,000 tax cut the family budget is is extremely im- cause only a tiny fraction of cargo in they would ordinarily get. portant. passenger planes is presently inspected I believe the majority of those people Second, we are growing the economy, for explosives. We do it because we are patriotic enough to say, ‘‘Do it, we and there is an incredible story out have some 2,000 fewer people on the do not need that extra supersized tax there. It is probably the most under- northern border protecting our border cut as much as this country needs to reported story of the year. The only than the PATRIOT Act told us that we have its fiber strengthened by pro- economic indicator that is not improv- would have. We do it because only 20 of viding the investments that I have just ing right now is what we are hearing the most important 45 ports in Amer- talked about.’’ I would urge a ‘‘yes’’ from the other side of the aisle about ica which ship goods into the United vote for the resolution. the economy. Jobs are increasing, fast- States have adequate inspection sys- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. est growth in 20 years. The unemploy- tems to make certain that there is not LATOURETTE). The gentleman from ment rate is now 5.6 percent in this nuclear material or explosive material Iowa (Mr. NUSSLE) is the designee of country, down from 6.3 percent. That in ships that come to our shores. the majority leader. makes it lower than the average unem- We then put $1.3 billion into veterans Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield ployment in the vaunted 1990s, in the health care so that we can cut the myself 1 minute before I yield to the 1980s or the 1970s. People are going claims backlog of 327,000 veterans so gentleman from Ohio. back to work. that we can shorten the waiting time Mr. Speaker, I hear from Members on Just last month, we created over of veterans at VA hospitals, so that we both sides of the aisle that this is real- 225,000 new jobs in this country. We can strengthen critical mental health ly a waste of time today. It is kind of have created over 1.4 million jobs in services for returning veterans. We add a silly exercise. We ought to be having this country in the last 9 months. Peo- $1 billion to military housing because appropriation debate on the floor. We ple are going to work, and not only are

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.025 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4911 jobs increasing but they are good jobs. 10 years, too. Let us look at the 10-year shake from the government, and not as Wages are going up. Wages are going up number there. We are talking about in- a Democrat, but also as an American, I faster than they did in the 1990s. We dividual income tax increases by $269 would also add, and do you think our are seeing actual take-home pay going billion, over $250 billion over the next kids in the Armed Forces and our Re- up. We are seeing productivity high, in- 10 years. servists and the National Guard are flation low, interest rates are low. We I know, again, we have a philo- getting a fair shake? Are we doing all are seeing the economy that is the sophical difference on who should be that we can to protect them? envy of the rest of the industrialized paying. Let me just make the point b 1200 world. that if those tax returns that the gen- I do not really think people are going Part of the reason for that, I believe tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) a big part of it, is that this Congress talked about, that he wants to affect, to be looking at our label, Democrats has taken the right steps in terms of over 75 percent of those tax returns and Republicans; but they want to fiscal policy, keeping spending under have business income. Why is that? Be- know what we stand for. If some of you control and growing the economy by cause 90 percent of small businesses in believe that it is more important to ex- cite the economy by finding the smart tax relief that provides incen- this country are not C corporations. wealthiest people in America, that God tives for growth. That is what the Bush They are so-called pass-through enti- has already blessed and given them tax cuts were all about. That is what is ties. What does that mean? They pay large incomes, that by exciting them under attack today. taxes at the individual level. If my colleagues are to vote for the So part of what my colleagues are that you are helping the guy looking for a job, do not explain it to us. And gentleman from Wisconsin’s (Mr. OBEY) doing, there is no free lunch around do not get annoyed with us if we do not amendment, my colleagues are showing here. When they are saying they are understand it. that they have a philosophical dif- going to go after the rich, who are they Explain it to the people out there lis- ference with that. Instead, my col- going after? They are going after a lot tening to us each and every day. Ask leagues believe that just as the econ- of businesses. These are the entrepre- them whether or not the Republican omy has turned, just as jobs are com- neurial businesses, the small busi- majority has made their life any easi- ing back, just as we have seen real nesses that are pass-through entities, er. Ask them why over half of the growth and real wages, that we ought so-called subchapter S companies, sole budget is appropriated for things that to be repealing the very tax relief that proprietors, LLC companies, partner- do not concern education and health has led to that. I do not get that. ships that are creating the jobs out care and improving the quality of life. Here is a chart showing that today there. Ask them whether or not they are pre- there are more Americans working Look, in our districts, it is not the pared, given the opportunity, to pay than ever before. Employment is at a large companies that are creating for it. record high in May of 2004, 138.8 million these net new jobs. It is these compa- I really, truly believe, from the bot- people. Here is what unemployment nies. It is the entrepreneurial compa- tom of my political heart, that most would be without the tax relief that we nies that are taking a risk, that are Americans are willing to say, if you passed in the last 3 years. Again, 5.6 pass-through entities. Ninety percent can make this great country of ours percent unemployment today. Without of small businesses pay taxes at the in- better educated, if you can make them the tax relief, we believe it would be dividual level. We are hitting them healthier, if you can make them more over 7 percent. Now, what does that hard if we do this. productive, then this is what I do not translate into? Over 2 million jobs. Again, let us not take this risk. Let mind spending my dollars for. Over 2 million jobs. us go back to what we know works. Let If you believe that obligation is not a I just think it is crazy that at the us restrain our spending. Let us grow national obligation, but should be one point at which we are turning the cor- this economy. Let us not go back to that should be picked up by local and ner, we are bringing back jobs, things taxing and spending. That does not State governments and charitable or- are going so well, that again the rest of work. It is going to hurt our economy. ganizations, even as the IRS steps up the world is looking up and saying now It is going to hurt the very workers the the investigations of not-for-profit or- America is the engine of economic gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) ganizations, then, for God’s sake, be- growth again, that the people back said he would like to help. tween now and November do not home who punch a time clock every Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 change your minds. Stick to your guns. day are seeing their wages going up, minutes to the distinguished gen- Provide the tax cuts for the rich, and that we would want to jeopardize that. tleman from New York (Mr. RANGEL), let those people who are not as fortu- Increasing spending is, again, a philo- the ranking member of the Committee nate fend for themselves. If they can- sophical divide. We can talk about on Ways and Means. not do it, let the mayors do it. If they whether we should be increasing spend- (Mr. RANGEL asked and was given cannot do it, let the government do it. ing within the allocation we have for permission to revise and extend his re- And if they cannot do it, vote with homeland defense, intelligence and so marks.) your feet and forget about them. on as we did yesterday on the floor of Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, first let We have to vote for the bottom line, the House, but let me show my col- me thank the gentleman from Wis- as you say, and that is profits. So stick leagues what would happen with the consin (Mr. OBEY) for giving us an op- with your guns, and we will be here to gentleman from Wisconsin’s (Mr. OBEY) portunity to define who we are as a publicize your position every chance amendment. Congress. There are some who truly be- we get. And that is why we appreciate He said it is an increase in spending lieve that we are going through a polit- the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. of about $14.2 billion next year. Well, ical period of polarization and disdain OBEY). He is not saying tax and spend, over a 10-year period, that is $150 bil- for each other and that this is cor- he is saying invest and give Americans lion. Here is the spending increase that rupting the system. That may be so, an opportunity to have the revenues to is in the legislation that is before us but I think we might look at it in a do it. today or in the resolution before us. more optimistic way is that we are For those of us who have grand- Again, we are not going to get the def- making it abundantly clear to the children, we wonder what we can say, if icit under control unless we restrain American people, especially those who we live long enough and they ask us, that spending. Adding another $150 bil- decide not to participate politically, well, granddad, what were you doing lion over 10 years is not the solution, that they will never, never be able to when they sold away our country? $194 billion over 10 years. It is more say this year that there is no difference What were you doing when this debt in- than 150. between Republicans and Democrats, creased to such an extent that you Now, let us talk about the tax in- and I think that this is so important. knew that they were leaving it for me crease. The tax increase, the gen- We do not need lectures on Econom- to pay? Well, the gentleman from Wis- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) ics 101. All we want to know is are you consin (Mr. OBEY) has given us a said, is $18.9 billion in fiscal year 2005, working, do you have health care and chance to say what we would do is to and it is, but we have to take that over do you think you are getting a fair vote against those injustices.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.028 H24PT1 H4912 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 It is wrong. It borders on being cor- employees. American families do not If the Republican budgets had pre- rupt. And the people understand what need more bureaucrats taking more vailed over a 10-year period, nearly $20 this body is all about. Thank you, money out of their hard-earned pockets billion would have been spent on edu- thank you, thank you, Mr. OBEY. to send to D.C. It is their money, not cation, and they can see this. It is Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 the government’s money. below the line for every year except fis- minutes to the gentleman from Florida What they need is for us to continue cal year 2002, and it is just slightly (Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART), a member of growing this economy. And the way to above the line. Ask any economist, and the Committee on the Budget to con- do it, and it has been proven, is cutting certainly Bob Rubin would attest to tinue the debate on the Democrat in- taxes, cutting taxes like we have done. this, educating the American people is crease-taxes-and-spending proposal. That is why the economy is doing well. the best investment that we can make, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- We do not need tax increases on every certainly from a humanitarian stand- ida. Mr. Speaker, I was moved by this American. What we need is to, again, point; but from a practical budgetary last speech. I really was. It was beau- continue to have sound fiscal policy. and fiscal standpoint nothing brings tiful rhetoric and impressive rhetoric. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- more money into the Treasury than But what I have learned here since I self 30 seconds. Let me simply say, Mr. educating the American people. have been in D.C. is there are some Speaker, that this is no less binding Early childhood, K through 12, higher Members of the Democratic Party who than is the budget resolution passed by education, post-grad, and life-time just will not let the facts confuse the the Republican majority. learning brings more money into the issue. Let me also say that we have heard a Federal Treasury than any tax cut or Let us look at some of those facts. lot of concern about small business. I anything that you can name. And yet, You see, there is a huge difference, I would like to see how many small busi- and yet, the Republicans reject that, agree with the gentleman from New nesses in each of our districts have despite what it does for the growth of York who has just spoken, there is a profits of $1 million per owner to qual- our country, what it does to bring huge difference between the two par- ify under this bill. money into the Treasury, and, instead, Thirdly, we are not raising taxes; we ties; and these are the facts. The big want to give tax cuts to people making are asking people who make $1 million difference is that our friends in the mi- over $1 million a year. nority party will find every oppor- a year or more to limit themselves to Is it a statement of my colleagues’ tunity to raise the taxes of every living a $24,000, on average, tax cut, which is values to give a tax cut to people mak- still 25 times as much as the average American. No, no, let me correct my- ing over $1 million a year instead of person in this country making $50,000 a self. Not only every living American, improving veterans health care and year will get. but they will even try to raise taxes of shortening waiting times at VA health Americans who have died, at every sin- Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. care facilities? The Paralyzed Veterans gle opportunity, including a non- of America call this bill vital. They binding resolution that will do abso- PELOSI), the distinguished minority leader. call this bill vital because, instead of lutely nothing, by the way, if it were those tax cuts, it truly honors our vet- to pass. But they just cannot help it. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank erans. We talk a lot about veterans on They have to try to raise taxes on the gentleman for yielding me this this floor and how we honor their serv- every single hardworking American time and for his exceptional leadership ice to our country, but we dishonor family and every single hardworking in this House on behalf of America’s them if we say they do not get the American business and every single working families. He is a champion for proper priority they should have; that small business, which are the ones that middle-class families in our country, and once again that is reflected in the we do not value them in our budget. create the jobs in this country. Is it a statement of Republican val- This resolution would raise taxes by initiative that he has put forth today. ues that in this time of uncertainty in almost $19 billion, with a B, billion dol- Democrats are united behind the gen- terms of our homeland security to give lars in just 2005. It would increase tleman and his efforts. a tax cut to people making over $1 mil- spending by $14.2 billion next year. And As we all know, the budget should be according to the Joint Committee on a blueprint for meeting our obligations lion a year instead of improving our Taxation, this resolution, again which and moving forward as a country. But homeland security; adding $3 billion to is nonbinding, would be equivalent to a the Republican budget is a blueprint give our first responders the equipment tax increase of $4.62 on those families for disaster. Today, thanks to the gen- and training they need to increase se- and those small businesses in this tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY), we curity at our ports and at our airports? country. And, again, that would cause have an opportunity to have a real im- Most of the wealthy people I know who possibly the loss of 130,000 jobs. pact on the budget. We have a chance make over $1 million a year say they They keep saying, well, some of these to correct some of the imbalance in the do not need the tax cut, and they would people can afford that tax increase. But Republicans’ distorted priorities. rather have investments in America’s how about those 130,000 people who This vote matters. Congress will children and in America’s security. would lose their jobs if this were to choose between giving tax cuts to peo- They know that it comes to them at a happen? Can they afford more tax- ple making over $1 million a year or cost to our society. ation? Can they afford this kind of res- making critical investments in home- This bill is also fiscally responsible. olution? The answer is no. land security, education, our veterans, What the gentleman from Wisconsin But, you see, they are consistent. health care, and the environment. (Mr. OBEY) has proposed would reduce Democrats are consistent. They are Mr. Speaker, we all know, and it has the deficit by almost $5 billion. That consistent because they offered three been said over and over again on this would be about 25 percent of this amendments to the Republican budget floor, that our budget should be a money that comes from these people that would have raised taxes by over statement of our national values. What making over $1 million a year. He has $100 billion. They offered alternatives is important to us as a country should investments in education, in veterans, to major legislation just last year that be reflected in that budget. So I ask in homeland security, in the environ- would have added close to $1 trillion to my colleagues, is it a statement of ment, and a major investment in def- the deficit. And yet their rhetoric is your values to give a tax cut, an addi- icit reduction. What happened to the beautiful. Actually, it is very nice. tional tax cut to people making over $1 Republican deficit hawks? Have you be- Mine cannot compare with that. million per year and leaving children come an endangered species? This is right off the page of Senator behind because they are not receiving Let us be clear. This bill does not JOHN KERRY: raise taxes, increase the proper education? Would you rath- raise taxes. The previous gentleman spending, decrease the family budget in er give a tax cut to people making over from Florida spoke about this raising order to grow the Federal budget, in $1 million a year or would you rather taxes on every living being. If every- order to hire more bureaucracy, more improve education by adding $1.5 bil- body he knows makes over $1 million a bureaucrats up here. lion for disadvantaged schools, putting year, maybe that is the circle he trav- American families and American us on a path for full funding of the No els in; maybe that is his awareness of small businesses do not need more tax Child Left Behind? society. But it simply ain’t so. And the

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Make no mistake, when we tax have funded veterans’ health care at (Mr. SPRATT) later. them more, we will send 130,000 Ameri- $1.3 billion below what is needed to But let us be clear that this does not cans out of their jobs, out of work be- meet our obligations. We have prom- raise taxes. It does make major invest- cause we chose to tax these small busi- ises to keep and surely this is one we ments in our education, health care, nesses at a time we are just recovering could keep, should keep, to our vet- homeland security, and environment. our economy as a Nation. erans. Selected pay increases for junior It does reduce the deficit by nearly $5 And then it promises spending in- officers and senior NCOs. We did not billion, but it does not raise taxes. It creases on good things, no question fund it this year. We could fund it with halts a future tax cut, for those, again about it. But here is the catch. The tax this bill. I keep repeating, making over, making increase is for 2 years. The spending Education. We passed a bill called over $1 million a year, and stopping the goes on forever. At the end of 10 years, Leave No Child Behind. We set a high fiscally irresponsible giveaway of $19 not only have we cost 130,000 people level because we were imposing man- billion next year to those who need it their jobs, we have added $130 billion to dates on school districts across this least. the national debt. 130,000 jobs we lose, country. We promised them money. We And let us be equally clear, we would $130 billion we add to this debt. This is are $8.8 billion below the level that we not spend one penny more than the Re- a terrible idea. set for ourselves in passing Leave No publicans would. We just spend it dif- I will finish with this. What we ought Child Behind. ferently. They have passed an ill-con- to be doing is cutting wasteful spend- Homeland security. There are a host of unmet needs here. We are skating on ceived Medicare bill that will cost tax- ing up here. In Washington, every pro- thin ice. One is port security, funded at payers $534 billion and which gives $149 gram duplicates five others. We have all of $124 million in this year’s bill. billion in windfall profits to big drug got 340 economic development pro- That is twice what the administration companies. They have chosen to ignore grams stretched across 13 different requested. The Coast Guard tells us a bipartisan approach to pay as you go. agencies. We waste your money just they need $5.8 billion over the next 10 Today, we see the stark difference be- horribly. If we want to increase spend- years. We are not on that track. We tween the two parties: Democrats are ing on certain areas, I am all for it as can at least provide more for needs like focused on the aspirations and the long as we cut out the horrible waste that, glaring needs in that particular needs of all Americans; Republicans we have. The bottom line is Wash- ington has all the money it needs, it area. are solely focused on tax cuts for the After 9/11, one of the questions quick- just does not have all the money it wealthy few, many of whom, as I have ly raised was what about the fire next wants, and it needs to learn the dif- said, realize that these tax cuts for time? What if this had been a radio- ference. them take a tremendous toll on society logical attack or a biological attack? A Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 in general. number of Members went down to CDC, minutes to the distinguished gen- 1215 the Centers for Disease Control, in At- b tleman from South Carolina (Mr. lanta. They were really troubled when The gentleman from Wisconsin’s bill SPRATT), ranking member of the Com- they saw those facilities and security is a fiscally sound bill that invests in mittee on the Budget. at that facility in particular. So what the American people. I urge my col- (Mr. SPRATT asked and was given do we do with CDC this year? The leagues to support this bill. permission to revise and extend his re- budget request from the President Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield marks.) myself 30 seconds to read the last line Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, we have called for a $410 million cut in CDC. of the bill. The minority leader may sat here for 3 or 4 years and watched This amount of money would allow us to plus it up. want to read page 5 of the resolution tax cuts erode away the surplus and Allied health care professions. We all she just defended. It is not a tax in- then, after the surplus was gone, know there are acute shortages of crease? My goodness. What does watched tax cuts add to the budget def- nurses coming up. The President’s re- ‘‘changes in tax laws sufficient to in- icit. We have asked ourselves where are quest this year cuts allied health care crease revenues by $18 billion’’ mean? I we headed? What is the point of all of professions by 64 percent. Will this heard one time if it walks like a duck, this? And we have suspected, long sus- money be used better? Will it do more it looks like a duck and quacks like a pected, that the next step was to take good for more people if we take some duck, it might be a duck. This is a tax us to the stage we are in now where we away from those whose AGI, adjusted increase. will hear increasingly, we just don’t gross income, is above $1 million and Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the have the funds to meet our obligations put it to these pressing needs? You bet- gentleman from Texas (Mr. BRADY), a for veterans’ health care, we don’t have ter believe it will. That is why we member of the Committee on Ways and the funds to fund education at the level should vote for this bill. Means, to talk further about this Dem- we promised when we passed the Leave Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, to con- ocrat tax increase resolution. No Child Behind bill, and the pitch will tinue the debate on this small business Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I be that all of this has been forced upon job-killing bill, I yield 2 minutes to the know that this resolution is offered in us by some outside events and we can’t gentleman from Texas (Mr. good faith, but this is just a terrible help it, we simply have to conform the HENSARLING), a member of the Com- idea for America. It offers something budget to fiscal reality. mittee on the Budget. for nothing, like we often do here in Well, we do have a choice and this Mr. HENSARLING. I thank the gen- Washington, D.C. We say, let’s tax a bill today shows us in one clear illus- tleman for yielding me this time. few people behind the tree over there, tration what that choice is. We have a Mr. Speaker, since coming to Con- the super wealthy, and then let’s give choice. It is not inevitable that we cut gress, I have heard a number of bad everyone else in America something veterans’ health care. It is not inevi- ideas, but I cannot think of one worse good. It almost sounds like a lot of table that we do not fully fund edu- than raising taxes on small businesses things, too good to be true, and it is. cation or health care generally. We in America, the job-creating machine Let us start with the tax increase. have a choice. We can move around, in America. They will tell you it is for the super just a little bit, $18.9 billion and do a Let me just give you one example of wealthy, but eight out of the 10 people world of good. Where does the money why this is such a bad idea. Recently I that they propose to tax more are just come from? From those making over $1 was in Jacksonville, Texas touring a small businesspeople. Eighty-three per- million. How much do we take? $18.9 plant, Jacksonville Industries, a zinc cent of those in this category are small billion and still leave them a tax cut. and aluminum die cast business. Be- businesspeople who do not file as big And where does it go? $4.7 billion goes cause of competitive pressures, they

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.031 H24PT1 H4914 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 were considering laying off two of the spending than was finally appropriated make the promises to the public that 22 workers that they had. But thanks by the Congress of the United States. I they are for full funding of No Child to President Bush’s economic growth do not know if the Republicans really Left Behind, they are for increasing program that we passed in this House, want in real debate the public to know the Pell grants to $5,100, they are for that tax relief for that small business that the House Republicans have de- full funding of special education, but enabled them to buy a new piece of ma- cided that we will never have full fund- they do not have to deliver on them be- chinery, I could not tell you what its ing of special education, special edu- cause they hide their budget in a con- name is, I could not tell you what it cation that is very expensive for the ference committee. It was due out here does, it is big, it makes a lot of noise, school districts of this Nation, where weeks, months ago, it has not been but most importantly, it makes them school boards and superintendents and passed, so they deemed a budget, not a more efficient. And instead of having parents and children have come and budget that they voted on, they just to lay off two people, they hired three lobbied this Congress and we have a bi- deemed a budget. What incredible dis- new workers in just one plant in one partisan coalition to vote for full fund- honesty in the face of the needs of small town in Texas, thanks to tax re- ing of special education. America’s families and children to ac- lief. That is five people who could have But the Republicans will never get quire a good education to participate been on welfare, five people that could there. They have turned back the to the full extent of their potential in have been on unemployment. But in- promises, they have turned back their the American society and in the Amer- stead it is five people with good, pro- votes of the past, they have decided ican economy. What corruption. What they will add $1 billion a year to spe- ductive, tax-paying jobs. dishonesty by the Republican leader- Mr. Speaker, we have a choice today. cial education, and that means we will ship. We can choose to continue the historic never get to the promise we made to Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 economic growth we have seen over the this country of full funding. The gen- minutes to the gentleman from New past year or we can turn back the tleman from Wisconsin adds another Jersey (Mr. GARRETT), a member of the $1.2 billion to that and in 6 years we clock to recession and stagnant Committee on the Budget, to continue would achieve the goal of full funding growth. We can choose to keep creating the debate on this more-money-solves- and take the pressure off those school hundreds of thousands of new jobs or all-problems proposal. districts to increase taxes at the lower we can send Americans back to the un- level, but more importantly to be able b 1230 employment line. We can choose to to provide them the resources nec- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. This limit the growth of government or we essary for the education of those chil- amendment, and furthermore any move can expand the Federal bureaucracy by dren with special needs. that would raise taxes on American another $150 billion over the next dec- I do not think the Republicans want workers and businesses, is going to re- ade. to have a real debate about their posi- verse the positive effects of the Mr. Speaker, thanks to tax relief tion on the Pell grants that they have progrowth economic initiatives that that Congress has passed, our economy frozen over the last 3 years after the this House passed just last year. Those is growing at the fastest rate in two President of the United States prom- initiatives were the largest tax relief decades. Thanks to tax relief, we have ised that these young people would since Ronald Reagan. The U.S. econ- created 1.4 million new jobs since last have access to a Pell grant to help omy is strong, it is growing stronger, August. Thanks to tax relief, the stock them achieve their college education. and it is proving that the Republicans’ market is up, incomes are on the rise But the Republicans do not really want clear, comprehensive progrowth agenda and the national rate of homeowner- to have a real up or down vote on in- is working for America. ship is at an all-time high. creasing the Pell grants. Once again, This Republican-led Congress under- Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- they have promised to do that, they stands that the best way to expand the leagues to choose tax relief. I urge all simply do not want to get caught vot- economy and further great jobs is sim- of my colleagues to choose economic ing against that promise, so they have ply to leave more money in the hands growth. I urge all of my colleagues to us in a nonbinding resolution. of the people who earned it. choose jobs for American families and I do not think the Republicans want Now, if the Democrats do not believe soundly defeat the Obey amendment. to get in a real vote on whether or not this, all they have to do is look at the Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 they are going to fully fund No Child negative effects that States such as minutes to the distinguished gen- Left Behind, where currently they are California, the Democrats there have tleman from California (Mr. GEORGE $29 billion behind the curve that they spent with the tax-and-spend policies, MILLER). have promised America’s school- it has had on that State. (Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California children, their parents, their families California’s tax and regulatory struc- asked and was given permission to re- that they would provide because we ture crippled that State. In 1 month vise and extend his remarks.) have provided the most significant re- alone, California lost 21,000 jobs, more Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. forms in the last 35 years in Federal than any other State, more than the Mr. Speaker, it is unfortunate that we education policy. rest of the country combined. When are forced to debate these very impor- What does that mean? That means you compare that to other States, the tant topics within a nonbinding resolu- that if they do not adopt this resolu- once invincible California economy was tion, but the public ought to know that tion, and it is nonbinding, that means suffering from competitiveness crisis. we are forced to debate these topics that 500,000 low-income children will Simply this, when taxes are raised, within a nonbinding resolution because not get the academic assistance that businesses leave, and jobs and wages of the corruption of the process by the they need. That means that over 350,000 are lost, negatively affecting the econ- Republican leadership in this House children will not have access to after- omy. where we cannot debate these same school care that they need where they This week in my home State of New items in the budget resolution. get tutored and they get mentored and Jersey, the Democratic Governor, Jim Yesterday we saw that they would they get academic help. That means McGreevey, passed what he is calling not face up to the debt limit extension, that thousands of teachers will not the millionaire’s tax, a tax increase on so they had to hide it in the defense complete the process by which they be- New Jersey taxpayers. It is set to in- bill to be added someday in the dark of come highly qualified teachers in the crease the marginal tax rate by 41 per- night in some conference committee in classrooms of our children. So another cent, the fifth highest now in the coun- the future. We have seen the corrup- year goes by and thousands of more try. It is really a Robin Hood-like grab tion of legitimate debate and the ex- teachers enter the classroom without Democratic Governor Jim McGreevey change of ideas on the floor of the the professional development, without has taken from these taxpayers, money House. I do not know if the Repub- the credentials, without the certifi- that the Federal tax relief measures licans would really want the American cations necessary to provide a first- that we passed before restored to them, public to know that over the last 10 class education to America’s children. that were put in place by this Repub- years, the House Republicans have The Republicans have so corrupted lican Congress to spur the economy voted for $20 billion less in education the process that they can continue to along.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.035 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4915 The Democratic Governor, Jim heard on this floor somebody refer to claim more than $1 million in taxable McGreevey justified his scheme of this the famous Russell Long, who said, income. That is almost as much of a millionaire’s tax by saying, ‘‘I will ‘‘Don’t tax me. Don’t tax thee. Tax the mistake as you made on your Medicare only tax that which the rich have got- man behind the tree.’’ They did so, of bill and almost as much of a mistake ten back from the Bush tax cuts.’’ course, properly with derision, and the as this administration made in terms Well, now the gentleman from Wis- public who hears that must hear it of telling us how much their Medicare consin wants to eliminate that Bush with derision as well; but my friends, bill was going to cost. They only tax cut altogether. So I ask, when is the Republicans have found out how to missed by 25 percent. enough enough? The Democrats really do that; and during the 8 years of the And we heard about waste, fraud, and are speaking from both sides of this ar- Reagan administration, they plunged abuse, as if somebody else is in charge gument, and they have shown their this Nation deeper and deeper and of Washington. For 40 months, 40 true colors: if given an inch, they will deeper into debt, and during the 4 years months, the Republicans have had the take a mile. of the Bush One administration, they Presidency, the Senate, and the House; The small business owners of New plunged this country deeper, deeper, and there is still waste in Washington. Jersey, they are the ones who have deeper into debt. What is wrong with your administra- spurred on the economy, and it was due And then in 1993 those Republicans tion? We have a larger infrastructure to the tax cuts initiative of last year. who were here came on the floor and than we had when you took office. You And now under this initiative in our said those Democrats are proposing a talk about smaller government. It was own State, they would lose the State program that will plunge us deeper smaller under President Clinton. tax cuts, and now by the initiatives on into debt, cause large unemployment Mr. Speaker, vote for the Obey the other side of the aisle, they would and destroy our economy. You have amendment. Vote for honesty and in- lose the Federal tax cuts as well. heard me say it before on the floor. vestment in America and Americans. Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, to con- So I say to the Democrats in my They were 180 degrees wrong, abso- tinue our debate on this Democrat in- home State of New Jersey in Trenton, lutely, incontrovertibly wrong. And creased-taxes bill, I yield 4 minutes to and the Democrats in Washington as they are wrong today. the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. well, I say stop killing the Nation’s The Republicans have said charge URNS). overseas. Spend more money overseas, B economic recovery. No more taxes. Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Speaker, the Democratic Gov- $25 billion in a bill just yesterday. Did the chairman for yielding me this ernor of New Jersey’s, Mr. McGreevey, we pay for it? We did not. Who was the time. move to take away this tax savings man behind the tree who will pay for I have heard a lot of baloney, and will wreak havoc on the positive eco- it? My three daughters and my three there appears to be a good bit in the nomic upswing that is occurring right grandchildren. They are the man be- House. I have great respect for the mi- now in my home State of New Jersey. hind the tree. They will pay this bill, nority whip, but there is beef in the As a matter of fact, the Center For because you continue to spend. You gentleman from Wisconsin’s (Mr. OBEY) Policy Research in New Jersey has spend more than was spent before. You job-cutting proposal. shown that the tax cuts that we are create more debt than was created be- This is about jobs. This is about talking about now will result in 28,000 fore. In fact, in the last 4 years of the taxes. This is about spending. And I jobs lost in the next 5 years, proving Clinton administration, we never once have only been here a short time, but that this tax hike will only hurt the raised the debt. Not once. Because we this has got to be one of the worst people of New Jersey. had a responsible economic policy. But ideas I have ever seen come from our Today, many of the new jobs that are you will raise it $2.1 trillion in 4 years. colleagues across the aisle. It is bad for created in New Jersey are by employ- That is a pretty stark difference, my the Nation. It is bad for working Amer- ers that were fleeing to the other friends. ica. We are going to cut the heart out States’ higher tax levels. Businesses What the gentleman from Wisconsin of a recovering economy. We are going will flee now out of New Jersey, just as (Mr. OBEY) says is we need to invest in to destroy the momentum that we are businesses fled out of California. America. If we are going to invest over- enjoying all because the Democrats With this amendment on the other seas, if we need to help the people in want to tax, and they want to spend. side of the aisle, we will now be raising Iraq, that is fine, but do not leave be- They want to tax, and they want to taxes across the entire country, and hind America’s children. Do not leave spend. And they want to do it at Amer- the question will be, where are we tell- behind America’s veterans. Do not ica’s expense. At America’s expense. ing businesses to flee to, then? leave behind America’s infrastructure Just last week, just last week, they I would ask the sponsor of this while we help those overseas. were complaining about our not doing amendment and Governor McGreevey, That is what the gentleman from enough to create jobs. We created 1.1 the Democrats in New Jersey as well, Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) is saying. And million jobs just this year. They want to take a look at the crippling effects the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. to take away that momentum. that their policies have had in New OBEY) is saying, yes, we have a prob- It really is about the people who cre- Jersey and California and to say let us lem. Terrorism needs to be confronted, ate jobs, the small businesses, the have some common sense to leave our needs to be defeated, and America farmers in the 12th District of Georgia. economic recovery alone and let the needs to be kept safe. So what does the It is about people who create jobs; people keep their own money. I urge gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) 200,000 hardworking taxpayers, of my colleagues to vote against the say? which 80-plus percent are small busi- amendment. Let us follow what the gentleman nesses, will see their taxes go up. And Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, could I in- from Florida (Mr. YOUNG), the Repub- that is the engine that creates the jobs quire how much time is remaining. lican chairman of the Committee on for America. These are precisely the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Appropriations and the gentleman small businesses and farms that we FOSSELLA). The gentleman from Wis- from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY), the Demo- need to protect and to encourage by consin (Mr. OBEY) has 231⁄2 minutes re- cratic ranking member, said we ought providing them the deserved tax relief maining. The gentleman from Ohio to do 2 years ago: invest further funds that they currently enjoy. (Mr. NUSSLE) has 211⁄2 minutes remain- in the safety of our people here in Mr. Speaker, we need to finish this ing. America. Invest in homeland security. business pretty quickly because there Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 31⁄2 Mr. Speaker, we have heard it and is no telling whose jobs or whose minutes to the gentleman from Mary- the public has heard it. Eighty-three money the Democrats are going to go land (Mr. HOYER), the distinguished mi- percent of the small businesses are after next. nority whip. going to be affected by that. That is Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, the Repub- baloney, baloney. That is the politest minutes to the distinguished gen- licans in this House believe if you say word I can think to use at this present tleman from Texas (Mr. EDWARDS). something enough, long enough, some- period of time. The IRS says there are Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, the pre- body somewhere will believe it. I have 3.8 percent of small businesses who vious speaker has not listened to the

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.036 H24PT1 H4916 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 debate. We are going to ask people b 1245 we hear a lot of critics say, you are not making over $1 million a year to make Fact number two: The Republican funding it. Yet look at No Child Left a small sacrifice during this time of budget underfunds present services for Behind. Growth in education under war. That is who is going to pay for in- VA health care by $1.3 billion. That President Bush has increased 40 per- vestment into America’s future. means real cuts to millions of real vet- cent. In Congress, our values are expressed erans. Special education, something that more by our budget priorities than by Fact number three: several weeks has a lot of bipartisan support, since our speeches. And the Obey resolution ago, on the same day the House Repub- 1999 we have gone from about $4 billion reflects American values far better lican leadership voted to give Members in spending to nearly $12 billion in than this year’s Republican budget, of Congress a tax cut, they pushed spending. So where is the cut in edu- and this is why: the Republican budget through a Defense authorization bill cation? There is not one to show. Veterans programs. Often the liberals continues the same old status quo, a that will freeze the most important hide behind veterans programs and say, failed philosophy that has led to un- military housing improvement pro- you are not spending enough. But here, precedented deficits. That philosophy gram in American history. Over 24,000 again, since 1985 to 2004, budget author- was expressed by the gentleman from military families will not receive the ity has gone from $27 billion to $60 bil- Texas (Mr. DELAY), majority leader, on new housing they deserve. No new lion. The gentleman from New York March 12, 2003: ‘‘Nothing is more im- housing for thousands of military fami- (Chairman WALSH) and the gentleman portant in the face of war than cutting lies, while we get thousands in tax from New Jersey (Chairman SMITH) taxes.’’ A direct quote. cuts, we Members of Congress. Where is have worked hard to champion that That bizarre philosophy flies in the the fairness in that? Where is the and done it on a good bipartisan basis. face of the basic American value of American value in that? Spending per veteran during that pe- There is a better choice, a clear shared sacrifice during time of war. riod of time has gone from $950 to choice, a choice that reflects the true Can anyone imagine Franklin Roo- $2,400. Veterans spending has in fact in- values of the American people. The sevelt having stood here on December 8 creased. of 1941 saying to the American people Obey resolution will prevent cuts in Another criticism we are getting is it is time to cut taxes, nothing is more veterans health care and will prevent spending to combat terrorism has not important than that after Pearl Har- cuts in military housing. It is the right increased. Here we are, from 2001, bor? In World War II, fortunately, thing to do for America. spending about $20 billion, to $87 bil- President Roosevelt did something dif- Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, to con- lion today. So where are these cuts ferent. He inspired all Americans to tinue our debate on this tax-increase, that we are suffering from? There are make sacrifices to support the war and job-killing bill, I yield 5 minutes to the not any cuts. our servicemen and -women, and it was gentleman from Georgia (Mr. KING- Now, as I said, I am a fiscal conserv- the right thing to do. STON). ative. I wish these charts did go in a Unfortunately, as we now face the Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I different direction in many cases. I war on terrorism, the Republican budg- thank the gentleman for yielding me wish that I could honestly be accused et reflects the gentleman from Texas’s time. of cutting a lot of government pro- Mr. Speaker, I wanted to put in my (Mr. DELAY) flawed philosophy that grams. Unfortunately, we failed in tax cuts should trump sacrifice and comments on this very good debate that. But the will of the House, the will services for veterans and military fam- here, and it is a debate that is good, be- of the Senate takes a long time for the ilies during time of war. What is the re- cause it shows clashing two philoso- process to go through. I am just saying sult of this ideologically driven budg- phies: one of higher taxes for more that the spending cuts are not there. et? First, the consequence is that this spending, versus lower taxes for more But who do we propose to get the in- year’s deficit is the largest deficit in private sector growth, more jobs come from? We keep hearing about American history. With massive un- through the private sector. these big, bad, horrible people called The proposal in front of us today is paid-for tax cuts, we are borrowing bil- millionaires in American society for a $270 billion tax increase over a 10- lions of dollars to pay for the Iraqi war, today. Let us examine who these mil- year period of time. So taxes would go and that means that young soldiers lionaires are. up in a fashion like that, $270 billion; from my district at Fort Hood fighting These millionaires, for the most part, and the justification that we are hear- in that war today will have to come are small business owners; people who ing is so that we can spend more home and help pay for it after the war are farmers, people who own bicycle money. is over. Billionaires living safely here shops, people who are contractors. But I want to say this as a fiscal con- They have $1 million in revenue, and at home, getting multimillion-dollar-a- servative: if you look at what we have year tax cuts while young soldiers have therefore they are taxed in the 35 per- been doing since 1994, we have in fact cent bracket. How many? Is that just a to fight for the war in Iraq and then been spending a lot of money, and, pay for it. Where is the fairness in few? Hardly. It is 73 percent of them. ironically, in the very areas where we What about in the group that earns that? are being accused of not spending from $200,000 to $499,000? 68 percent. To add insult to injury, the Repub- enough. What about in the big bad group that lican budget pays for its tax cuts to the But this is a Committee on the Budg- grosses from $500,000 to $1 million? 76 wealthiest 1 percent of Americans by et chart, and it shows since 1994 how percent. And $1 million in revenue and reducing veterans health care and much our spending has in fact in- above, 82 percent of them are small freezing military housing improvement creased. We are being accused of not business owners. programs. If the American people find spending enough on education; but here So what are we talking about doing? out about this dirty little secret in the is one education program alone, title I. What we are talking about doing is Republican budget, they will be out- Since 1999, it has gone up this much, beating up on the small employers out raged, as they should be. And as a rep- nearly, I am going to guess, about $6 there, the folks who are turning this resentative of nearly 40,000 soldiers billion. The exact math is available, economy around. who fought in Iraq over the last 18 but I just want to show the chart to il- Here we are looking at the job months, I am certainly outraged. lustrate. charts, what is happening in the econ- These are the facts: fact number one, Pell grant funding, an important omy. Right now we have nearly 140 the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. scholarship program, has increased in a million Americans working, the high- SMITH), Republican chairman of the similar fashion of about maybe $5 bil- est level in history. Yet we want to re- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has lion. The gentleman from Iowa can cor- verse that trend by killing the goose said it would take $2.5 billion of in- rect me if my quick, on-the-spot-math that is laying the golden egg, and that creased VA health care spending just is wrong. is the small business owner. to keep from having to reduce veterans No Child Left Behind. The irony If you are for jobs, the correct vote health care services because of health about No Child Left Behind, an impor- on this is ‘‘no.’’ If you want to kill eco- care inflation. tant Bush initiative on education, is nomic prosperity, if you want to kill

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:41 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.046 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4917 the small business employer, if you increase proposal, I yield 2 minutes to So we are not talking about tax in- want to kill jobs, vote ‘‘yes,’’ because the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. creases on millionaires who are hang- that is exactly what will happen. RYAN), a member of the Committee on ing out on yachts. We are talking Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Ways and Means. about tax increases on people who are self 10 seconds. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, running businesses. They have 25 em- Mr. Speaker, despite the fiction we I thank the gentleman for yielding me ployees, they have 50 employees, they have just heard, you have to make $1 time. have 100 employees, they have two em- million a year profit in order to be cov- Mr. Speaker, I want to repeat a cou- ployees, they have five employees. ered by this. To suggest small business- ple things said in the past. If a small The point is, these small businesses, men are hurt by that is laughable. business makes $1 million, what does the engine of economic growth, the job Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve that mean? That means they are mak- creator of this economy, pay their the balance of my time. ing money and hiring people. Two- taxes on the individual rate; and these Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 thirds of our jobs in America come are the people whose taxes are being minutes to the distinguished gen- from small businesses. Two-thirds of increased under this proposal. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. all those who file in the top bracket Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- FATTAH). are small businesses. In this new rate self 30 seconds. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, let me structure being proposed, this new tax The gentleman refers to one-third of thank the ranking member for yielding increase, 75 percent of those people are the top bracket. This does not touch me time. everybody in the top bracket. The top Mr. Speaker, the majority started small business people. Why would we want to tax the recov- bracket is $319,000 or more. We do not this country on a ride a few years ago, touch anybody with an income of less and the signposts along the way are ery of this economy at this time? What we accomplished in the last tax bill than one million bucks, less than one fairly clear. We have a record-high def- million bucks. That is not $300,000. Do icit, hundreds of billions of dollars; we was finally lowering the tax rate on small businesses down to a level large not try to bamboozle people. have a record trade deficit; we have a Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, we do not corporations pay. 50-year high on mortgage foreclosures; want to ‘‘bamboozle,’’ so I would yield Remember, Mr. Speaker, that before we have 3 years in a row of historic 1 additional minute to the gentleman the July tax cuts, we were charging highs in personal bankruptcies. And from Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN). yet, they suggest that we should oper- small business owners higher tax rates Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, ate on the same forecast that they than we charged the largest corpora- my friend and I, we get along very well were operating on when they started tions in America, like Exxon or IBM or personally when the mikes are not on; out on this trip, when they said we had General Motors. What this bill will do but I just have to say, that is not what 10 years of surpluses coming our way, is do that again. It will increase taxes this proposal says. This proposal says trillions of dollars; and we can afford on small businesses and make small ‘‘reduction in tax cuts for taxpayers to give the wealthiest among us a tax businesses pay higher tax rates than with incomes above $1 million,’’ period, break. the largest corporations in America. end of story. The committee figures So they did that, and they do not see Why would we want to reintroduce that out how to do the rest of it. the other signposts: $200 billion for a injustice back into the Tax Code? The point is, if businesses are becom- war in Iraq. They do not look at the We want to keep low tax rates on ing successful, that means they are other signposts along the road that small businesses. That is who are cre- going to start hiring people again. We show that we have lost millions of jobs. ating jobs right now. Two-thirds of our do not want to raise their taxes Now we have replaced 1 million-or-so jobs today come from small businesses. Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, will the of those jobs that we lost, and they This big tax increase on small busi- gentleman yield? want to say that we have created new nesses is not the way to go. We want Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I yield to jobs. They are a long way off from cre- small businesses making money. This the gentleman from Iowa. ating a new job that is a net new job, is a tax on their income that they rein- Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, the point but they do not want to talk about vest in their businesses. of this all is, this is a tax increase. that. They do not want to look at these More importantly, this proposal adds They are admitting it. There were so signposts. They want to keep going $130 billion to our deficit over the next many Members who came to the floor down this road. 10 years. It is fiscally irresponsible, and said, oh, no, no, no, we are not What the Obey resolution suggests is taxing small business and spending really increasing taxes. But what the we should take a different course. We more money. Adding to the deficits is colloquy between the two gentleman should say to millionaire taxpayers what has given us this hole we are try- from Wisconsin proves is, once and for that rather than take $124,000 in tax ing to dig out of in the first place. all, this is a tax increase. cuts, take $24,000. Let us pay our way Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- So if one wants to come to the floor for this war. Let us pay our way in self 30 seconds. today in the middle of an economic re- terms of investing in the needed re- Mr. Speaker, again, despite all of the covery and vote to increase taxes on sources of our country. misinformation that we have just small business, knock yourself out. Albert Einstein said a long time ago heard, the IRS has told us that fewer Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- that we have to have a different level than six-tenths of 1 percent of all re- self 30 seconds. of thinking to solve problems than the turns with small business income have Line 22 and line 23 of page 6: The only level of the thinking that we used when incomes of more than $1 million. To taxpayers that are affected are ‘‘tax- we created these problems. suggest that this is even laying a glove payers with adjusted gross income This program that the Republican on small business is a colossal red her- above $1 million.’’ Period. majority has taken us toward as a ring fiction. Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve country is leading us to fiscal bank- Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 the balance of my time. ruptcy. This majority has to under- minute to the gentleman from Wis- b 1300

stand that we have to take into ac- consin (Mr. RYAN) to respond. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 count that we live in a different fore- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, minutes to the gentleman from Massa- cast now, with dark clouds on the hori- two-thirds of all those who file their chusetts (Mr. OLVER). zon. We are at war. We should pay the taxes in the top bracket are people who (Mr. OLVER asked and was given costs now, and we should do it by say- report small business income, sub- permission to revise and extend his re- ing a little less tax cut for those who chapter S corporations, limited liabil- marks.) are doing very, very well. That is what ity corporations. Seventy-five percent Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. of all those in this new tax bracket support the resolution offered by the OBEY) does. I ask that this resolution covered in this bill are those who re- gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) be supported. port small business income. to address priorities that have been se- Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, to con- Small businesses do not pay taxes as verely underfunded by the House lead- tinue the debate on the Democrat tax- corporations; they pay taxes as people. ership’s budget. I will mention only

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:22 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.039 H24PT1 H4918 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 two or three of those, depending upon of tax cuts and we are leaving a legacy ber of 2000, before President Bush was the time, but ones which effect mil- of debt to our children and grand- sworn in. And then on September 11, lions of people. children. It is unconscionable. 2001, terrorists attacked our homeland The Obey resolution provides $500 Every day people come into my office and drove our economy down the tubes. million for the National Park Service, and need more money for desperately The result was a 14 percent reduction which has been forced to absorb huge needed programs. Veterans are plead- in federal revenue. That reduction was unbudgeted items over the last 3 years, ing; they need more money for health not based on Republican policy at all; including natural disaster damage, care. The Republicans say no. People it was based on those series of events, competitive sourcing contracts, and who have kids in schools want more the most tragic being the attack by antiterrorism requirements. The Park money for No Child Left Behind in edu- terrorists on September 11. Service has been forced to cut per- cation. Republicans say no. In health Well, what did the Republicans do to sonnel, reduce services, defer mainte- care, we want a prescription drug bill, respond to that? We lowered taxes nance, and ignore resource protection. seniors tell me, that will really help across the board for everyone, includ- One million visitors every day to our seniors; not the phony one passed by ing the top 1 percent, the same per- national parks this summer are going the House. Republicans say no. centage as everybody else, and the re- to be the victims of that neglect. So what Democrats are trying to say sult was that today we have more Second, for education, this resolution is that in programs that we desperately Americans working than ever before in adds $1.5 billion in additional Title I need, homeland security, first respond- the history of our Nation. And the in- funds toward keeping this Congress’s ers for police and firemen, putting come of our workers is up higher than promise to Leave No Child Behind. No homeland security dollars for trains it has ever been in the history of our Child Left Behind challenged Amer- and things where people know we need Nation. Homeownership is up, higher ica’s public schools to achieve higher it, Republicans say no. And what is the than ever before in the history of our standards and promised Federal dollars Republicans’ proposal? To give great Nation, as well as minority ownership to help. But Congress has failed to pro- tax breaks to millionaires and billion- of homes. vide schools full funding. The budget aires. We have had tremendous success be- resolution for 2005 falls far below the The Obey proposal would simply say, cause of Republican policy. But now we $20.5 billion for Title I grants author- if your adjusted income is $1 million or are trying to regress and tax those peo- ized by No Child Left Behind. The $1.5 more, you ought to give back a little ple who are creating the jobs. Mr. billion added by the Obey resolution bit of those tax breaks to help us with Speaker, 83 percent of the people in the does not meet the whole promise, but priorities in this country. The borrow- top 1 percent of income earners in without it, we will surely leave more and-spend Republicans say no. America are small business owners. and more children behind. The Obey proposal ought to be voted They are farmers, they are people who Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 on. It ought to set priorities for our own little machine shops, they are the minute to the gentleman from Michi- country. Let us help our veterans. Let people down at the local drugstore, or gan (Mr. SMITH). us help our kids. Let us help our sen- retailers. Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- iors. Support the Obey proposal. If we start taxing them in addition, er, I think it would be good for his- Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield up to near 40 percent of their income, tory’s sake to look at the last time myself such time as I may consume. less money will be available to create that we dramatically increased taxes. Respectfully, because I know the jobs. We did that; when President Clinton Speaker is from New York, let me yield So there are two different philoso- came into office, we had the largest tax myself 30 seconds and say I think a lot phies we are hearing today. We have increase in history, and what was the of that money we borrowed was sent up the dark and stormy liberalism that effect of that on spending? During to New York. So when the gentleman is says raise taxes, and we have the those years of the Clinton administra- talking about what happened and Alice bright and sunny conservatism that tion, we increased spending by 33 per- in Wonderland, let me just remind the says lower taxes and let Americans be- cent. During those periods, we in- gentleman that we sent a lot of that to come successful, because the result is creased the debt limit three times. So New York. We had a terrorist attack. I more Americans working, greater jobs, we have dramatically demonstrated know the gentleman knows that, and stronger economy. that if we have more money, we are he voted for it then, and he did not say Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve going to have more spending. a word about it then. He said send the the balance of my time. I would suggest that there has to be money. We need it. Do whatever it Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 some limit, and the overall bill gives takes. Now he comes to the floor and minutes to the distinguished gen- us some intestinal fortitude, gives us he says, gee, I guess we borrowed too tleman from New Jersey (Mr. AN- some guts to resist the temptation to much money. DREWS). promise more and spend more has to be Well, maybe we did, but the gen- (Mr. ANDREWS asked and was given incorporated. tleman should have complained about permission to revise and extend his re- Mr. Speaker, I hope we can have the it then. marks.) kind of votes and support to give us Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I thank that discipline in this kind of budget gentleman from Kansas (Mr. TIAHRT). my friend, the gentleman from Wis- reorganization. Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I thank consin, for putting this very important Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 the chairman, the gentleman from motion forward. minutes to the gentleman from New Iowa, for yielding me this time. The Republicans cannot win this ar- York (Mr. ENGEL). I just think we ought to remember gument in the world of reality, so they Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in how we got in the situation we are in have created a world of illusion that strong support of the Obey resolution. today, because we have seen charts and they are speaking to today. Mr. Speaker, I feel like this is Alice heard rhetoric that said the reason One of their illusions is that this is a in Wonderland. In 3 years, at the end of Federal revenues are down is because tax increase bill. If you make less than the Clinton administration, we had the of Republican economic policy, but $1 million a year of taxable income, largest surpluses in American history, they have overlooked some of the hard this bill has absolutely nothing to do and now, after 3 years under Repub- and cold facts; and facts are stubborn with you. The second illusion is that lican rule, both the presidency and the things, some hard and cold facts that this bill will have a devastating and House and the Senate, we have the have happened over the last few years. crushing effect on those who do file largest deficits in American history. For example, in 1999 we had a huge more than $1 million a year of adjusted The Republicans used to call them- tech bust. The NASDAQ dropped more gross income. selves fiscal conservatives. They can- than half. It was not based on Repub- Well, first of all, we have heard the not say that anymore. What has hap- lican policy. Then we had the recession statistic over and over and over again pened to the heart and soul of the Re- that happened while President Clinton about small businesses. Fewer than 4 publican Party? We are having an orgy was still in office. It began in Novem- percent of the small businesses in this

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:54 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.048 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4919 country file more than $1 million a economic policy, I say that is the fin- ference of opinion that we will obvi- year of adjusted gross income. And for est argument I could hear to vote yes ously fight out this fall. those that do, under this proposal, on this bill. If there ever was a policy So I thank the gentleman from Wis- their taxes would be $24,000 a year that needed disruption, this is the one. consin (Mr. OBEY) for providing this op- lower than they were 3 years ago. This Vote yes for the things that you say portunity to distinguish the differences makes their tax cut smaller than it that you support when you are back between the two parties. We do not was; their taxes would still be $24,000 a home. want a tax increase. We do not want a year lower than they were 3 years ago. Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 lot more government spending. And the third illusion is that we are minutes to the gentleman from Con- Let me end by saying this: 5 percent disrupting this masterful economic necticut (Mr. SHAYS), the vice chair- of the American people pay 55 percent strategy that is bringing this boon to man of the Committee on the Budget. of the taxes. 50 percent of the Amer- our country. Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the ican people pay 96 percent of the taxes. Well, this masterful economic strat- gentleman for yielding me this time. When we passed our tax cuts, we gave egy has lost 1.9 million more jobs than My favorite Member of Congress is the tax cuts to the people who pay it has created. The rate for people the gentleman who just spoke, Robert taxes. That is the reality of what we making more than $1 million a year Andrews of New Jersey. I consider him did. that is in this bill is the strategy that the most articulate Member of Con- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 30 resulted in 23 million more jobs being gress; but I think as articulate as he seconds to the gentleman from Illinois created than were lost. So much for the was on this issue, he is missing the (Mr. EMANUEL). Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, this world of illusion. whole point. bill is very clear. With the war on ter- In the world of reality, the Repub- This is a bill that spends more money ror going on, what this bill says is that licans cannot explain this vote, if they and increases taxes. And we believe every American has their skin in the vote no, because when they go to the with all our hearts and souls that when game. I have seen my Marine units VFW hall and they are asked by the we added 58 percent more on veterans’ going. And on the war on terror, not all members of the VFW why they are not spending in the last 4 years, that is a of America is fighting. So when it doing something about reducing the spending increase for a very good cause comes down to investing in the war on waiting lines at the VA health clinics, and has enabled us to improve vet- terror, when it comes to making sure they will not be able to explain why erans’ services every year, we are con- that we have access to higher edu- they did not vote for more money for tinuing to include more and more for VA health care. When they sit down cation, health care so our veterans are our veterans. Only in Washington when taken care of, every American has with the members of the Board of Edu- you spend so much more money do peo- their skin in the game to make sure cation in their towns and the board ple call it a cut. the 21st century is the American cen- members say, why do you not fully On No Child Left Behind, we have in- tury. fund special education, and they all creased spending by 40 percent in the And I have seen many, many a sign letters that say they support that last 4 years. It is not funded at the wealthy American. I would stop and and they introduce bills that say they highest level the authorizers have al- ask our colleagues to appeal to their support that, they will not be able to lowed but we are spending far more patriotism, not just their selfishness. explain why they did not vote for a $1 than we have ever spent. There are patriotic wealthy Americans billion-plus increase in special edu- We are at war. We are at war not just who are ready to make sure America is cation that would lower property taxes in Iraq, but against terrorism around safe and secure in the 21st century. and go right to the local schools. the world. And I think a 9 percent in- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- When they visit with the environ- crease in Defense and Homeland Secu- self the remainder of the time. mental community in their home- rity is a huge increase in spending. The Mr. Speaker, this amendment is pure towns, and they hear, why can you not huge increases in spending that we and simple about shared sacrifice, as do more to clean up the Superfund have in our entitlements shows a tre- the gentleman from Illinois has just in- sites that are in our area, and why can mendous amount of concern that our dicated. What we are asking is that you not do more to bring environ- government has for the people of our those lucky people in this country who mental progress to our area, they will country. make more than $1 million a year, that not be able to explain why they voted But when President Bush inherited a includes the one-half of 1 percent of against a bill that significantly in- recession and then inherited September small businessmen who make profits of creases investments in environmental 11, and then inherited a breakdown in over $1 million a year, we are asking protection. the structure of the business commu- them to accept a scaled-back tax cut so This bill is filled with all of the nity with Enron and WorldCom, it is that they only get, on average, $24,000 promises that everyone here makes: remarkable how well our economy has in tax cuts. That is 24 times as large as more veterans’ health care, more grown, with new jobs being created and someone will get if they make $50,000 a money for education. When they visit new revenue coming into our coffers, year. the fire company and police depart- and an incredible increase in produc- And, instead, we are saying please, ment in their hometown and they are tivity. for the sake of the country, take a lit- asked why those guys and women still tle bit smaller tax cut so that we have 1315 do not have biochem suits and training b some room in the budget to strengthen to deal with the terrorist attack, they We believe in large measure growth protection on our borders, to strength- will not be able to explain why they in our economy is the result of eco- en protection in our ports, to strength- voted against this bill, which adds nomic policy centered around tax cuts. en protection at our airports, to pro- money for those firefighters and first And so for me I am happy to have vide stronger opportunities for edu- responders. this debate, happy to go into the elec- cation, to provide more civilized health So because they will not be able to tion this fall and emphasize we are care for our veterans, to provide better explain this vote at the fire station or against tax increases and ever increas- housing for our military personnel, to the Board of Education or the VFW ing spending. provide a little better shot at pro- hall or the local Sierra Club, they have When we had the budget meeting and tecting the environment, to help local created a world of illusion: It is a tax the budget votes, our colleagues on the communities so that they do not have increase. No, it is not. It will crush other side of the aisle said we voted to lay off hundreds of thousands of kids small businesses. No, it will not. It will against veterans, we voted against from health care programs like SCHIP interfere with the masterful manage- this, we voted against that. They failed and Badger Care in my own State. This ment of the U.S. economy by this ad- to say in each one of those amend- is an effort to see to it that we can en- ministration, which has lost nearly 2 ments was a tax increase. We voted rich the many and enrich the few at million more jobs than it has created. against the amendments because there the same time. Mr. Speaker, if the argument against were tax increases at a time when we Trickle-down economics is what we this bill is that it disrupts the Bush think it is unwise. So we have a dif- have heard from our friends on the

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:22 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.050 H24PT1 H4920 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 other side of the aisle today. They say money in Washington came from some- If you increase costs on a small business by if you just give enough to the people at body, a taxpayer. five percent, the small business owner has the top, eventually some will trickle Money does not start in Washington. two choices. They can pass the cost increase down to people at the bottom. Money starts in Iowa, in Wisconsin, onto consumers by raising prices. Or they can My old friend Harvey Dueholm in the across the country, in people’s pockets, cut costs elsewhere. Because of stiff price legislature used to describe it this way. in small businesses. That is where it competition from our competitors, the usual re- He said trickle-down economics is the starts. And they want to take more of sult is cutting costs elsewhere. That means a theory that if you just feed the horses it, they want to kill those jobs, so that small business owner won’t hire that extra enough oats, eventually some of it will they can hand out more money, so that worker. filter down to the sparrows. Think they in Washington can have the The Heritage Foundation says that a tax cut about it. And vote ‘‘yes.’’ It is the fair, power. We do not want that to happen. of this size will kill 130,000 jobs in the next it is the right, it is the just thing to do. We want the power to be around the year. Increasing taxes now, just as the econ- Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield kitchen tables of Iowa and Wisconsin. omy is ready to take off, is a cruel joke to play myself the balance of the time. That is why we have opposed their big on Americans who need a job. Mr. Speaker, that is the difference tax increases. Remember several years ago, when Demo- between Republicans and Democrats. It As far as the spending, the taxes, crats decided to increase taxes on luxury all comes down to who is doing the that is obvious those increases are ri- items like yachts. The Democrats thought they feeding of the oats. The government diculous. But the increases in spending, were being clever. But those middle class boat does not feed oats. That is not where one can always say we want to hand builders who lost their jobs because of that tax the economic advantage of this coun- out more money in order to dem- increase didn’t think it was so funny. We try comes from. We do not pass out onstrate our compassion. And we have ended up repealing the so-called luxury tax a money to people here and say here is told them about the increases in edu- year later. government money, we printed it, you cation, the increases in veterans, the The second part of the Obey plan is also fa- get to have it. They get it from work- increases in health care, the increases miliar: Increase government spending. Clearly, ing. They get it from farming. They get for the environment, for all sorts of today’s Democrats reject President Clinton’s it from taking risk. They get it from programs, and to make sure our coun- promise that the era of big government is unlocking their door in the morning try was protected. But on top of that, over. We need to control spending in the Fed- and letting in the public to their flower they say, you know what, I think we eral government. We don’t need another shop, to their shoe store, to their bank, can even be more compassionate. We spending spree. But by spending over $200 to whatever it might be, unlocking are going to hand out money and tell billion over ten years on a variety of politically that door and letting the energy and people we care. attractive programs, the Obey amendment is Well, quite honestly, I think it is the economic engine of this country just that: Another spending spree. time for to us start looking around for work. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote the waste. I believe that, instead of That is what we want to continue: against this budget amendment. Let’s support this debate on the floor today, what we working. We do not want this to kill smaller and smarter government. Let’s support should have done is had an appropria- jobs. Just at the moment when we are more job creation in this country. And let’s re- tion bill come up. That is what we increasing jobs, look what we have ject this tax and spend scheme once and for should have done. We should have done. Yes, there was a downturn. In the all. started going through all the accounts aftermath of 9/11 and in the aftermath Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support and look for ways where the Federal of the dot-com bubble busting and the of the amendment offered by the gentleman Government is not spending that aftermath of the Clinton recession, from Wisconsin, Mr. OBEY, and I want to ex- money as wisely as the people back there is no question, look right here; press my appreciation to the gentleman for that is what that is, that little down- home in Iowa and Wisconsin. We do not want to kill jobs; we do recognizing the great need in the veterans’ turn. But look how it is going back up. not need to increase spending. We do health care system. And it is going up because the engine not need a resolution like the Demo- I also want to state my opposition to some of America is working. It is not going crat proposal on the floor today to tax of the other measures we are considering up because of the chart on spending. and spend and tax and spend and tax today that would cap discretionary spending When we increase spending in Wash- and spend and tax and spend more and and reinstate pay-as-you-go measures through ington, that does not drive the econ- more in Washington. This needs to be fiscal year 2009. These rules would have sig- omy. That does not do anything except done around the kitchen tables of Iowa, nificant impacts on VA health care and many it spends money in Washington. What not the committee tables in Wash- other domestic discretionary and mandatory drives the economy are people in Wis- ington. programs. consin and Iowa taking a risk, building Mr. Speaker, I hope Members vote This February, Veterans Affairs Chairman a business, employing people so that against this ill conceived proposal. CHRIS SMITH and I recommended that the when they balance their checkbook Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank budget committee add $2.5 billion to the Presi- around their kitchen table and they DAVID OBEY for offering this budget amend- dent’s request for VA discretionary programs. meet their obligations and pay for ment, even if I fundamentally disagree with it. We agreed, on a bipartisan basis, that this their kids’ college and pay for health I have great respect for Mr. OBEY, and I think was the bare minimum necessary to continue care and turn on the lights and pay for he makes a valuable contribution to this to operate current services in fiscal year 2005. groceries, they can do it. It is not be- House. And the Obey amendment is impor- Mr. OBEY’s amendment adds the other half cause, with all due respect to the gen- tant, because it clarifies the distinctions be- of the recommended funding that the House tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY), we tween the two parties. neglected to provide in passing its budget res- send them a check. Because that does As then candidate Ronald Reagan said to olution. This will ensure that veterans can rely not do anything. then President Jimmy Carter, ‘‘There they go upon the system created to serve their special The check they want to make is a again.’’ The Obey amendment is a return to needs rather than being subjected to in- paycheck, not a government check. the traditional Democratic philosophy of tax creased copayments, new enrollment fees and Every single person in America wants a and spend. If the Democrats were to create the waiting lists for care that could reappear paycheck. And that is what we have their own ‘‘Contract with America’’, the first and worsen in the absence of adequate fund- done. We have created paychecks. Look two promises would be tax more and spend ing. what the spending side of this does. more. This budget amendment raises taxes by As dangerous as the budget proposed by They are saying we are not spending $18 billion in the first year, more than $250 bil- the Administration for fiscal year 2005 is, the enough in Washington. Look at all of lion in ten years. These tax increases are budget planned for future years is even more this increase. Look at all of the debt aimed at the job creators, the entrepreneurs, perilous for our veterans’ programs. Ranking that they are complaining about. And the small business owners. This amendment Member SPRATT and I have produced a report on top of all of that, they say, no, the raises taxes on these job creators by about to be released tomorrow that will identify some problem is we are still not spending five percent. Increasing costs on a business of the scenarios that could come from the enough money in Washington. And the by five percent is the difference between suc- planning guidance issued by the Office of thing they misconnect is that that cess and failure. Management and Budget.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:22 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.084 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4921 The planning guidance leaked to the press May, when the Administration circulated a $1 million a year—to accept a smaller tax cut recently indicates that VA should find $910 memorandum indicating that the future spend- next year than they currently receive. The tax- million to cut from its fiscal year 2006 budget ing cuts outlined in this year’s budget will be payers affected by this resolution would still request for VA discretionary programs. This implemented. What does that mean? —huge receive tax cuts that average thousands of guidance was offered in the absence of dis- reductions in spending on health, education, dollars—even tens of thousands of dollars— cretionary caps and pay-as-you-go enforce- and homeland security. more than most other American families re- ment for mandatory funding. We could expect Whether you vote for the Obey budget ceive. even worse if there were an overall ceiling ap- today or not, the sad reality is the forecast for This small adjustment in revenue would plied to discretionary spending. In the Spend- our future is troubling. That is, unless we generate $18.9 billion. This resolution would ing Control bill, only the tax cuts that benefit change course. redirect a quarter of this, $4.7 billion, to deficit our wealthiest Americans are protected. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of the Obey reduction. The balance would go to fulfill basic We could do things far differently and far budget. Too many of the initiatives and pro- needs that this Congress and the Bush Ad- more fairly. If we must impose discipline upon grams that benefit our constituents and our ministration have underfunded. It would invest ourselves, we should subject tax cuts to the communities are at stake. $3 billion to bolster homeland security and en- same enforcement we would impose upon our Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, House sure that first responders have the equipment veterans’ benefits. As it now stands, tax cuts Resolution 685 is an alternative to the Repub- and training they need. The resolution would are driving vital funding and policy decisions lican leadership’s failed economic policies. Un- also provide $1.3 billion to keep our promise for all of our veterans’ programs. Tax cuts balanced priorities, escalating spending, and to fund veterans’ health care. It also provides have taken so much out of the pie that all of three rounds of tax cuts have led to the high- $5.7 billion for key education programs and our appropriated programs are fighting to keep est budget deficits in history while short- help our community schools meet the require- what they’ve got rather than growing to fulfill changing our children, seniors, and our troops ments Congress imposed on them in the No new or evolving needs. There is no question and veterans. Before ‘‘borrowing’’ from the So- Child Left Behind Act. In addition, it provides that we must provide adequate resources to cial Security trust fund, this year’s deficit is ex- additional funds for Pell Grants to help families our fighting men and women in Iraq and Af- pected to total $638 billion. afford college. It would also invest in critically ghanistan for as long as we choose to con- This resolution is a small but significant step needed medical research at the National Insti- tinue these engagements. Prioritizing tax cuts to reverse the unfortunate trend of the last tutes of Health and help control infectious dis- in a time of war is flat out irresponsible. three years. By limiting tax reductions for eases and expand immunizations. If we trust ourselves to impose self-dis- those earning over $1 million annually, we can Mr. Speaker, the answer to every problem is cipline on decisions regarding tax cuts, why help fund promises this Congress made to the not to throw money at it. But we must ac- shouldn’t we trust ourselves to have the same American public, to make our country safer, knowledge that some problems won’t be ad- restraint in regard to high-priority programs? improve our schools, and provide real dressed without spending money. As I said, Why subject Congress to the double standard healthcare benefits to those who need it the this Congress faces a defining choice today. H.R. 3973 would impose? most. Do we stay the course we set four years ago, I hope Congress will wake up and realize Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, the choices we or do we act to address the most pressing that we do have limited resources and our make define us, our priorities, and our values. needs confronting this country? For me, this is funding choices must reflect our priorities. The Obey resolution before the House today not a difficult choice. Vote for the Obey resolu- Those who value tax cuts from the wealthiest gives members of Congress the clearest tion. Americans more than social programs for vet- choice possible. Our vote on this measure The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. erans, for the environment, for our less fortu- today will speak volumes about our priorities FOSSELLA). Pursuant to the order of nate Americans, for children and education, and values and what we stand for as rep- the House of Tuesday, June 22, 2004, the and for our seniors will make that clear by resentatives in the People’s House. resolution is considered read for supporting Mr. NUSSLE’s bill. Four years ago, the President came before amendment and the previous question Mr. OBEY’s resolution on Democratic prior- Congress and proposed a sweeping tax cut. is ordered. ities is a much better reflection of my values Citing a large projected surplus in the budget The question is on the resolution. than the standing House-passed budget reso- over ten years, the President said that he was The question was taken; and the lution. I urge my colleagues to support it. here to claim a refund on behalf of the Amer- Speaker pro tempore announced that Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ican people. I voted against the President’s the ayes appeared to have it. support of the Fiscal Year 2005 budget au- proposal for two key reasons: The lion’s share Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I object thored by Ranking Member OBEY. I also want of tax relief in the President’s plan goes to the to the vote on the ground that a to thank the House Leadership as well as very richest households in America, instead of quorum is not present and make the Chairmen NUSSLE and YOUNG for allowing an the middle-income families I represent. In- point of order that a quorum is not up-or-down vote on an alternative budget. deed, millionaires receive annual tax cuts present. Until today, the budget process had operated averaging over $120,000, while middle-income The SPEAKER pro tempore. Evi- under severe restraints—doing a disservice to families receive annual tax cuts averaging dently a quorum is not present. somewhere between $317 and $1,186 a year. this chamber and an injustice to the millions of The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- The other reason I voted against the Presi- Americans whose lives are improved by Fed- sent Members. dent’s tax plan is because it relied on improb- eral government programs. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX this My colleagues, federally-funded programs able blue-sky economic forecasts that left no 15-minute vote on adopting House Res- are critical. We provide the children of working margin for error. As we have seen, the econ- olution 685 will be followed by 5-minute parents with safe places to go after school. omy has not performed as well as the Admin- votes, as ordered, on ordering the pre- We recruit young professionals into nursing— istration predicted. The tax plan has left this vious question on House Resolution a profession with a looming shortage that will nation with insufficient resources to fund the 692; adopting House Resolution 692; and affect all Americans who seek health services. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the suspending the rules and adopting We help law enforcement officers and public improvements needed in this country’s home- House Resolution 676. safety officials obtain needed equipment and land security in the aftermath of 9–11. This The vote was taken by electronic de- training. We prevent our most vulnerable from has led the Majority Party in Congress to vice, and there were—yeas 184, nays having to choose between food and heat. We short-change fundamental commitments we 230, not voting 19, as follows: make owning a home—the pinnacle of the have made in the areas of education, veterans American dream—a reality. We help put kids health care, medical research, public health, [Roll No. 301] through college. homeland security, and protecting our environ- YEAS—184 These activities benefit every fabric, every ment. Abercrombie Berry Capuano member of our society. Yet, many of these The resolution before the House presents Ackerman Bishop (GA) Cardin Allen Bishop (NY) Cardoza services will be cut short if we continue down us with a clear choice. We can stay on the Andrews Blumenauer Case the current path. path we are on and continue to underfund the Baca Boswell Chandler It is important my colleagues remember that most basic needs of our children, veterans Baird Boucher Clay on the heels of this year’s limited budget will and communities, or we can make a small ad- Baldwin Boyd Clyburn Becerra Brady (PA) Conyers come an even skimpier spending proposal in justment in the tax code and ask the very rich- Bell Brown, Corrine Cooper fiscal year 2006. America was put on notice in est among us—those with incomes exceeding Berkley Capps Costello

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:22 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.010 H24PT1 H4922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 Cramer Kildee Pomeroy McCotter Platts Simpson Boehner Hall Pearce Crowley Kilpatrick Price (NC) McCrery Pombo Smith (MI) Bonilla Harris Pence Cummings Kind Rahall McHugh Porter Smith (NJ) Bonner Hart Peterson (PA) Davis (AL) Kleczka Rangel McInnis Portman Souder Bono Hastings (WA) Petri Davis (CA) Kucinich Rodriguez McKeon Pryce (OH) Stearns Boozman Hayes Pickering Davis (FL) LaHood Ross Mica Putnam Stenholm Bradley (NH) Hayworth Pitts Davis (IL) Lampson Rothman Miller (FL) Radanovich Sullivan Brady (TX) Hefley Platts DeFazio Langevin Roybal-Allard Miller (MI) Ramstad Sweeney Brown (SC) Hensarling Pombo DeGette Lantos Ruppersberger Miller, Gary Regula Tancredo Brown-Waite, Herger Porter Delahunt Larsen (WA) Rush Moore Rehberg Tanner Ginny Hobson Portman DeLauro Larson (CT) Ryan (OH) Moran (KS) Renzi Taylor (MS) Burgess Hoekstra Pryce (OH) Murphy Reynolds Taylor (NC) Dicks Lee Sabo Burns Hostettler Putnam Dingell Levin Musgrave Rogers (AL) Terry Burr Houghton Sa´ nchez, Linda Radanovich Doggett Lewis (GA) Myrick Rogers (KY) Thomas Burton (IN) Hulshof T. Ramstad Dooley (CA) Lipinski Nethercutt Rogers (MI) Thornberry Buyer Hunter Sanchez, Loretta Regula Edwards Lofgren Neugebauer Rohrabacher Tiahrt Calvert Hyde Sanders Rehberg Emanuel Lowey Ney Ros-Lehtinen Tiberi Camp Isakson Schakowsky Renzi Engel Lucas (KY) Northup Royce Toomey Cannon Issa Reynolds Eshoo Lynch Schiff Norwood Ryan (WI) Turner (OH) Cantor Istook Scott (VA) Rogers (AL) Etheridge Majette Nunes Ryun (KS) Upton Capito Jenkins Rogers (KY) Evans Maloney Serrano Nussle Sandlin Vitter Carter Johnson (CT) Sherman Rogers (MI) Farr Markey Osborne Saxton Walden (OR) Castle Johnson (IL) Rohrabacher Skelton Fattah Matsui Ose Schrock Walsh Chabot Johnson, Sam Ros-Lehtinen Slaughter Otter Scott (GA) Wamp Filner McCarthy (MO) Chocola Jones (NC) Royce Smith (WA) Oxley Sensenbrenner Weldon (FL) Ford McCarthy (NY) Coble Keller Ryan (WI) Snyder Paul Sessions Weldon (PA) Frank (MA) McCollum Collins Kelly Ryun (KS) Frost McGovern Solis Pearce Shadegg Weller Cox Kennedy (MN) Saxton Gonzalez McIntyre Pence Shaw Whitfield Crane King (IA) Spratt Schrock Gordon McNulty Peterson (MN) Shays Wicker Crenshaw King (NY) Stark Sensenbrenner Green (TX) Meehan Peterson (PA) Sherwood Wilson (SC) Cubin Kingston Strickland Sessions Grijalva Meek (FL) Petri Shimkus Wolf Culberson Kirk Stupak Shadegg Gutierrez Menendez Pickering Shuster Young (AK) Cunningham Kline Tauscher Shaw Harman Michaud Pitts Simmons Young (FL) Davis, Jo Ann Knollenberg Thompson (CA) Shays Herseth Millender- Davis, Tom Kolbe Thompson (MS) Sherwood Hinchey McDonald NOT VOTING—19 Deal (GA) LaHood Tierney Shimkus Hinojosa Miller (NC) Barton (TX) Doyle Meeks (NY) DeLay Latham Towns Shuster Hoeffel Miller, George Bereuter Gephardt Quinn Diaz-Balart, L. LaTourette Turner (TX) Simmons Holden Mollohan Berman Granger Diaz-Balart, M. Leach Udall (CO) Reyes Simpson Holt Moran (VA) Brown (OH) Hastings (FL) Doolittle Lewis (CA) Udall (NM) Smith (TX) Smith (MI) Honda Murtha Carson (IN) Jones (OH) Dreier Lewis (KY) Van Hollen Tauzin Smith (NJ) Hooley (OR) Nadler DeMint Linder Duncan LoBiondo Vela´ zquez Souder Hoyer Napolitano Deutsch McDermott Dunn Lucas (OK) Inslee Neal (MA) Visclosky Ehlers Manzullo Stearns Israel Oberstar Waters b 1352 Emerson McCotter Sullivan Jackson (IL) Obey Watson English McCrery Sweeney Jackson-Lee Olver Watt Mrs. EMERSON, Ms. HART, and Everett McHugh Tancredo (TX) Ortiz Waxman Messrs. CRANE, NEY, KENNEDY of Feeney McInnis Taylor (NC) Terry Jefferson Owens Weiner Minnesota, KING of Iowa, BACHUS, Ferguson McKeon John Pallone Wexler Flake Mica Thomas Johnson, E. B. Pascrell Wilson (NM) BRADY of Texas and HALL changed Foley Miller (FL) Thornberry Kanjorski Pastor Woolsey their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Forbes Miller (MI) Tiahrt Kaptur Payne Wu Messrs. HINCHEY, CLYBURN and Fossella Miller, Gary Toomey Kennedy (RI) Pelosi Wynn Franks (AZ) Moran (KS) Turner (OH) BISHOP of Georgia changed their vote Frelinghuysen Murphy Upton NAYS—230 from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Gallegly Musgrave Vitter So the resolution was not agreed to. Garrett (NJ) Myrick Walden (OR) Aderholt Cox Harris The result of the vote was announced Gerlach Nethercutt Walsh Akin Crane Hart Gibbons Neugebauer Wamp Alexander Crenshaw Hastings (WA) as above recorded. Gilchrest Ney Weldon (FL) Bachus Cubin Hayes Stated against: Gillmor Northup Weldon (PA) Baker Culberson Hayworth Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Gingrey Norwood Weller Ballenger Cunningham Hefley Goode Nunes Whitfield Barrett (SC) Davis (TN) Hensarling 301 I inadvertently voted ‘‘yea’’ I meant to vote Goodlatte Nussle Wicker Bartlett (MD) Davis, Jo Ann Herger ‘‘nay.’’ Goss Osborne Wilson (NM) Bass Davis, Tom Hill Graves Ose Wilson (SC) Beauprez Deal (GA) Hobson f Green (WI) Otter Wolf Biggert DeLay Hoekstra Greenwood Oxley Young (AK) Bilirakis Diaz-Balart, L. Hostettler PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Gutknecht Paul Young (FL) Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart, M. Houghton OF H.R. 4663, SPENDING CONTROL Blackburn Doolittle Hulshof NAYS—197 Blunt Dreier Hunter ACT OF 2004 Boehlert Duncan Hyde The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Abercrombie Conyers Ford Boehner Dunn Isakson Ackerman Cooper Frank (MA) Bonilla Ehlers Issa FOSSELLA). The pending business is the Alexander Costello Frost Bonner Emerson Istook question of ordering the previous ques- Allen Cramer Gonzalez Bono English Jenkins tion on House Resolution 692 on which Andrews Crowley Gordon Boozman Everett Johnson (CT) Baca Cummings Green (TX) Bradley (NH) Feeney Johnson (IL) further proceedings were postponed Baird Davis (AL) Grijalva Brady (TX) Ferguson Johnson, Sam earlier today. Baldwin Davis (CA) Gutierrez Brown (SC) Flake Jones (NC) The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Becerra Davis (FL) Harman Brown-Waite, Foley Keller tion. Bell Davis (IL) Herseth Ginny Forbes Kelly Berkley Davis (TN) Hill Burgess Fossella Kennedy (MN) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Berry DeFazio Hinchey Burns Franks (AZ) King (IA) question is on ordering the previous Bishop (GA) DeGette Hinojosa Burr Frelinghuysen King (NY) question on which the yeas and nays Bishop (NY) Delahunt Hoeffel Burton (IN) Gallegly Kingston Blumenauer DeLauro Holden Buyer Garrett (NJ) Kirk are ordered. Boswell Dicks Holt Calvert Gerlach Kline This will be a 5-minute vote. Boucher Dingell Honda Camp Gibbons Knollenberg The vote was taken by electronic de- Boyd Doggett Hooley (OR) Cannon Gilchrest Kolbe vice, and there were—yeas 217, nays Brady (PA) Dooley (CA) Hoyer Cantor Gillmor Latham Brown, Corrine Doyle Inslee Capito Gingrey LaTourette 197, not voting 19, as follows: Capps Edwards Israel Carson (OK) Goode Leach [Roll No. 302] Capuano Emanuel Jackson (IL) Carter Goodlatte Lewis (CA) Cardin Engel Jackson-Lee Castle Goss Lewis (KY) YEAS—217 Cardoza Eshoo (TX) Chabot Graves LoBiondo Aderholt Barrett (SC) Bilirakis Carson (OK) Etheridge Jefferson Chocola Green (WI) Lucas (OK) Akin Bartlett (MD) Bishop (UT) Case Evans John Coble Greenwood Manzullo Bachus Bass Blackburn Chandler Farr Johnson, E. B. Cole Gutknecht Marshall Baker Beauprez Blunt Clay Fattah Kanjorski Collins Hall Matheson Ballenger Biggert Boehlert Clyburn Filner Kaptur

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:22 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.012 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4923 Kennedy (RI) Miller, George Schiff Bono Hart Peterson (PA) Crowley Kilpatrick Price (NC) Kildee Mollohan Scott (GA) Boozman Hastings (WA) Petri Cummings Kind Rahall Kilpatrick Moore Scott (VA) Bradley (NH) Hayes Pickering Davis (AL) Kleczka Rangel Kind Moran (VA) Serrano Brady (TX) Hayworth Pitts Davis (CA) Kucinich Reyes Kleczka Murtha Sherman Brown (SC) Hefley Platts Davis (FL) Lampson Rodriguez Kucinich Nadler Skelton Brown-Waite, Hensarling Pombo Davis (IL) Langevin Ross Lampson Napolitano Slaughter Ginny Herger Porter Davis (TN) Lantos Rothman Langevin Neal (MA) Smith (WA) Burgess Hobson Portman DeFazio Larsen (WA) Roybal-Allard Lantos Oberstar Snyder Burns Hoekstra Pryce (OH) DeGette Larson (CT) Ruppersberger Larsen (WA) Obey Solis Burr Hostettler Putnam Delahunt Lee Rush Larson (CT) Olver Spratt Burton (IN) Houghton Radanovich DeLauro Levin Ryan (OH) Lee Ortiz Stark Buyer Hulshof Ramstad Dicks Lewis (GA) Sabo Levin Owens Stenholm Calvert Hunter Regula Dingell Lipinski Sa´ nchez, Linda Lewis (GA) Pallone Strickland Camp Hyde Rehberg Doggett Lofgren T. Lipinski Pascrell Stupak Cannon Isakson Renzi Dooley (CA) Lowey Sanchez, Loretta Lofgren Pastor Doyle Tanner Cantor Issa Reynolds Lucas (KY) Sanders Lowey Payne Edwards Lynch Tauscher Capito Istook Rogers (AL) Sandlin Lucas (KY) Pelosi Emanuel Majette Taylor (MS) Carter Jenkins Rogers (KY) Schakowsky Lynch Peterson (MN) Engel Maloney Thompson (CA) Castle Johnson (CT) Rogers (MI) Schiff Majette Pomeroy Eshoo Markey Thompson (MS) Chabot Johnson (IL) Rohrabacher Scott (GA) Maloney Price (NC) Etheridge Marshall Tierney Chocola Johnson, Sam Ros-Lehtinen Scott (VA) Markey Rahall Evans Matheson Coble Jones (NC) Serrano Marshall Rangel Towns Royce Farr Matsui Cole Keller Sherman Matheson Reyes Turner (TX) Ryan (WI) Fattah McCarthy (MO) Collins Kelly Skelton Matsui Rodriguez Udall (CO) Ryun (KS) Filner McCarthy (NY) Udall (NM) Cox Kennedy (MN) Saxton Slaughter McCarthy (MO) Ross Crane King (IA) Ford McCollum McCarthy (NY) Rothman Van Hollen Schrock Frank (MA) McGovern Smith (WA) Vela´ zquez Crenshaw King (NY) Sensenbrenner Snyder McCollum Roybal-Allard Cubin Kingston Frost McIntyre Visclosky Sessions Solis McGovern Ruppersberger Culberson Kline Gonzalez McNulty Waters Shadegg Spratt McIntyre Rush Cunningham Knollenberg Gordon Meehan Watson Shaw Stark McNulty Ryan (OH) Davis, Jo Ann Kolbe Green (TX) Meek (FL) Watt Shays Stenholm Meehan Sabo Davis, Tom LaHood Grijalva Menendez ´ Waxman Sherwood Strickland Meek (FL) Sanchez, Linda Deal (GA) Latham Gutierrez Michaud Shimkus Stupak Menendez T. Weiner DeLay LaTourette Harman Millender- Shuster Tanner Michaud Sanchez, Loretta Wexler Diaz-Balart, L. Leach Herseth McDonald Millender- Sanders Woolsey Simmons Hill Miller (NC) Tauscher Diaz-Balart, M. Lewis (CA) Taylor (MS) McDonald Sandlin Wu Doolittle Lewis (KY) Simpson Hinchey Miller, George Miller (NC) Schakowsky Wynn Smith (MI) Hinojosa Mollohan Thompson (CA) Dreier LoBiondo Thompson (MS) Duncan Lucas (OK) Smith (NJ) Hoeffel Moore NOT VOTING—19 Tierney Dunn Manzullo Souder Holden Moran (VA) Towns Barton (TX) Deutsch Meeks (NY) Ehlers McCotter Stearns Holt Murtha Turner (TX) Bereuter Gephardt Quinn Emerson McCrery Sullivan Honda Nadler Udall (CO) Berman Granger Smith (TX) English McHugh Sweeney Hooley (OR) Napolitano Udall (NM) Brown (OH) Hastings (FL) Tauzin Everett McInnis Tancredo Hoyer Neal (MA) Van Hollen Carson (IN) Jones (OH) Tiberi Feeney McKeon Taylor (NC) Inslee Oberstar Vela´ zquez Cole Linder Ferguson Mica Terry Israel Obey Visclosky DeMint McDermott Flake Miller (FL) Thomas Jackson (IL) Olver Waters Foley Miller (MI) Thornberry Jackson-Lee Ortiz Watson b 1400 Forbes Miller, Gary Tiahrt (TX) Owens Tiberi Jefferson Pallone Watt So the previous question was ordered. Fossella Moran (KS) Franks (AZ) Murphy Toomey John Pascrell Waxman The result of the vote was announced Frelinghuysen Musgrave Turner (OH) Johnson, E. B. Pastor Weiner as above recorded. Gallegly Myrick Upton Kanjorski Payne Wexler Kaptur Pelosi Woolsey The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Garrett (NJ) Nethercutt Vitter Gerlach Neugebauer Walden (OR) Kennedy (RI) Peterson (MN) Wu question is on the resolution. Gibbons Ney Walsh Kildee Pomeroy Wynn The question was taken; and the Gilchrest Northup Wamp NOT VOTING—19 Speaker pro tempore announced that Gillmor Norwood Weldon (FL) Barton (TX) Gephardt McDermott the ayes appeared to have it. Gingrey Nunes Weldon (PA) Goode Nussle Weller Bereuter Granger Meeks (NY) RECORDED VOTE Goodlatte Osborne Whitfield Berman Gutknecht Quinn Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I de- Goss Ose Wicker Brown (OH) Hastings (FL) Smith (TX) Graves Otter Wilson (NM) Carson (IN) Jones (OH) Tauzin mand a recorded vote. Green (WI) Oxley Wilson (SC) DeMint Kirk A recorded vote was ordered. Greenwood Paul Wolf Deutsch Linder The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Hall Pearce Young (AK) will be a 5-minute vote. Harris Pence Young (FL) b 1407 The vote was taken by electronic de- NOES—197 So the resolution was agreed to. vice, and there were—ayes 217, noes 197, Abercrombie Berry Cardin The result of the vote was announced not voting 19, as follows: Ackerman Bishop (GA) Cardoza as above recorded. [Roll No. 303] Alexander Bishop (NY) Carson (OK) A motion to reconsider was laid on Allen Blumenauer Case AYES—217 Andrews Boswell Chandler the table. Aderholt Bartlett (MD) Blackburn Baca Boucher Clay Stated for: Akin Bass Blunt Baird Boyd Clyburn Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, today, I missed roll- Bachus Beauprez Boehlert Baldwin Brady (PA) Conyers call vote number 303: H. Res. 692, to provide Baker Biggert Boehner Becerra Brown, Corrine Cooper Ballenger Bilirakis Bonilla Bell Capps Costello consideration of H.R. 4663. Had I been Barrett (SC) Bishop (UT) Bonner Berkley Capuano Cramer present I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on this vote.

N O T I C E Incomplete record of House proceedings. Except for concluding business which follows, today’s House proceedings will be continued in the next issue of the Record.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE Ms. CARSON of Indiana (at the request attending the funeral of a district staff of Ms. PELOSI) for today on account of member. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- personal reasons. sence was granted to: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington (at the Mr. BARTON of Texas (at the request request of Mr. DELAY) for today after of Mr. DELAY) for today on account of

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:18 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.006 H24PT1 H4924 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 2:00 p.m. and the balance of the week 8772. A letter from the Director, Defense tation Research (RIN: 1820-ZA37) received on account of his son’s wedding. Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- June 21, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. LINDER (at the request of Mr. partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education DELAY) for today until 6:00 p.m. on ac- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- and the Workforce. 8783. A letter from the Assistant Secretary count of a commitment in the district. quisition Regulation Supplement; Con- tracting for Architect-Engineer Services for Special Education and Rehabilitative f [DFARS Case 2003-D105] received June 16, Services, Department of Education, trans- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mitting the Department’s final rule — Na- Committee on Armed Services. tional Institute on Disability and Rehabili- Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- 8773. A letter from the Director, Defense tation Research (RIN: 1820-ZA26) received ported and found truly enrolled a bill Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- May 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of the House of the following title, partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education which was thereupon signed by the partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- and the Workforce. Speaker: quisition Regulation Supplement; Fish, 8784. A letter from the Deputy Under Sec- retary, Department of Education, transmit- H.R. 4635: An act to provide an extension of Shellfish, and Seafood Products [DFARS ting the Department’s final rule — Safe highway, highway safety, motor carrier safe- Case 2002-D034] received June 16, 2004, pursu- Schools/Healthy Students (RIN: 1865-ZA02) ty, transit, and other programs funded out of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee received June 3, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment on Armed Services. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education of a law reauthorizing the Transportation 8774. A letter from the Director, Defense and the Workforce. Equity Act for the 21st Century. Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 8785. A letter from the Director, OSHA f partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- Standards and Guidance, Department of SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED quisition Regulation Supplement; Follow-On Labor, transmitting the Department’s final Production Contracts for Products Devel- rule — Mechanical Power Transmission Ap- The SPEAKER announced his signa- oped Pursuant to Prototype Projects paratus; Mechanical Power Presses; Tele- ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of [DFARS Case 2002-D023] received June 16, communications; Hyrdrogen — received June the following title: 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 21, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to S. 2017. An act to designate the United Committee on Armed Services. the Committee on Education and the Work- States courthouse and post office building 8775. A letter from the Director, Defense force. located at 93 Atocha Street in Ponce, Puerto Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- 8786. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Rico, as the ‘‘Luis A. Ferre´ United States partment of Defense, transmitting the De- for Employee Benefits Security Administra- Courthouse and Post Office Building.’’ partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- tion, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Health Care Con- f quisition Regulation Supplement; Produc- tion Surveillance and Reporting [DFARS tinuation Coverage (RIN: 1210-AA60) BILLS PRESENTED TO THE Case 2002-D015] received June 16, 2004, pursu- Recieved May 26, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. PRESIDENT ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House re- on Armed Services. 8776. A letter from the Acting General 8787. A letter from the Director, Corporate ports that on June 23, 2004 he presented Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Se- Policy and Research Department, Pension to the President of the United States, curity, transmitting the Department’s final Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting for his approval, the following bills. rule — Changes in Flood Elevation Deter- the Corporation’s final rule — Benefits Pay- H.R. 3378. To assist in the conservation of minations [Docket No. FEMA-D-7557] re- able in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; marine turtles and the nesting habitats of ceived June 17, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer marine turtles in foreign countries. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and H.R. 3504. To amend the Indian Self-Deter- Services. Paying Benefits — received June 2, 2004, pur- mination and Education Assistance Act to 8777. A letter from the Acting General suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- redesignate the American Indian Education Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland mittee on Education and the Workforce. Foundation as the National Fund for Excel- Security, transmitting the Department’s 8788. A letter from the DIrector, Regula- lence in American Indian Education. final rule — Changes in Flood Elevation De- tions Policy and Management Sta., FDA, De- H.R. 4322. To provide for the transfer of the terminations [Docket No. FEMA-B-7446] re- partment of Health and Human Services, Nebraska Avenue Naval Complex in the Dis- ceived June 17, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the Department’s final rule — trict of Columbia to facilitate the establish- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Requirements for Liquid Medicated Animal ment of the headquarters for the Department Services. Feed and Free-Choice Medicated Animal of Homeland Security, to provide for the ac- 8778. A letter from the Acting General Feed [Docket No. 1993P-0174] received June quisition by the Department of the Navy of Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Se- 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to suitable replacement facilities. curity, transmitting the Department’s final the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House re- rule — Changes in Flood Elevation Deter- 8789. A letter from the Director, Regula- ports that on June 24, 2004 he presented minations — received June 17, 2004, pursuant tions Policy and Management Sta., FDA, De- to the President of the United States, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on partment of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department’s final rule — for his approval, the following bills. Financial Services. 8779. A letter from the Acting General Medical Device Reports; Reports of Correc- H.R. 4589. To reauthorize the Temporary Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Se- tions and Removals; Establishment Registra- Assistance for Needy Families block grant curity, transmitting the Department’s final tion and Device Listing; Premarket Approval program through September 30, 2004, and for rule — Suspension of Community Eligibility Supplements; Quality System Regulation; other purposes. [Docket No. FEMA-7833] received June 17, Importation of Electronic Products; Tech- H.R. 4635. To provide an extension of high- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the nical Amendment; Correction — received way, highway safety, motor carrier safety, Committee on Financial Services. May 17, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transit, and other programs funded out of 8780. A letter from the Acting General 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Se- Commerce. of a law reauthorizing the Transportation curity, transmitting the Department’s final 8790. A letter from the Chief, Policy and Equity Act for the 21st Century. rule — Final Flood Elevation Determina- Rules Division, Federal Communications f tions — received June 17, 2004, pursuant to 5 Commission, transmitting the Commission’s ADJOURNMENT U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- final rule — Review of Part 15 and other nancial Services. Parts of the Commission’s Rules [ET Docket Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I move 8781. A letter from the Assistant Secretary No. 01-278; RM-9375; RM-10051] received June that the House do now adjourn. for Special Education and Rehabilitative 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to The motion was agreed to; accord- Services, Department of Education, trans- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ingly (at 12 o’clock and 23 minutes mitting the Department’s final rule — Na- 8791. A letter from the Legal Advisor, Of- a.m.), the House adjourned until today, tional Institute on Disability and Rehabili- fice of the Bureau Chief, WTB, Federal Com- Friday, June 25, 2004, at 9 a.m. tation Research (RIN: 1820-ZA34) received munications Commission, transmitting the June 21, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commission’s final rule — Amendment of f 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Part 97 of the Rules Governing the Amateur EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, and the Workforce. Radio Services [Dkt No.04-140, RM-10313, R ETC. 8782. A letter from the Assistant Secretary M-10352, RM-10353, RM-10354, RM-10355, RM- for Special Education and Rehabilitative 10412, RM-10413, RM-10492, RM-10521, RM- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Services, Department of Education, trans- 10582, RM-10620, RM-10621] Amendment of communications were taken from the mitting the Department’s final rule — Na- Section 97.111 of the Amateur Radio Service Speaker’s table and referred as follows: tional Institute on Disability and Rehabili- Rules to Limit Transmissions of Information

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:18 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.238 H24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4925 Bulletins; Conforming Amendments to Part Mexico) [MB Docket No. 04-16; RM-10840] re- 8808. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 97 of the Commission’s Rules to Implement ceived June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- the Worlds Radio Conference 1997 Final Acts; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Amendment of Part 97 to Provide Color- Commerce. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final coded License Documents; Amendment of 8799. A letter from the Senior Legal Advi- rule — Fisheries Off West Coast States and Part 97 to Allow Instant Temporary Licens- sor, International Bureau, Federal Commu- in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon ing; Amendment of the Amateur Service nications Commission, transmitting the Fisheries; Inseason Action #1 — Adjustments Rules to Limit to the Committee on Energy Commission’s final rule — Amendment of the of the Commercial Fishery from the U.S. — and Commerce. Commission’s Space Station Licensing Rules Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon 8792. A letter from the Legal Advisor to the and Policies [IB Docket No. 02-34] Mitigation [Docket No. 040429134-4135-01; I.D. 051704B] re- Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Com- of Orbital Debris [IB Docket No. 02-54] re- ceived June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. munications Commission, transmitting the ceived June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Commission’s final rule — Amendment of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 8809. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Commerce. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Broadcast Stations. (Chase City, Virginia, 8800. A letter from the Legal Advisor, tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- and Creedmoor, Ahoskie, Gatesville, and International Bureau, Federal Communica- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Nashville, North Carolina) [MB Docket No. tions Commission, transmitting the Com- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Zone Off 03-232; RM-10819] received June 16, 2004, pur- mission’s final rule — Amendment of the Alaska; ‘‘Other Flatfish’’ in the Bering Sea suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Commission’s Space Station Licensing Rules and Aleutian Islands [Docket No. 031124287- mittee on Energy and Commerce. and Regulations [IB Docket No. 02-34] 2000 4060-02; I.D. 060104A] received June 17, 2004, 8793. A letter from the Legal Advisor, Biennial Regulatory Review — Streamlining pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Media Bureau, Federal Communications and Other Revisions of Part 25 of the Com- mittee on Resources. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s mission’s Rules Governing the Licensing of, 8810. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- final rule — Amendment of Section 73.202(b) and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Network fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Sta- Earth Stations and Space Stations [IB Dock- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tions. (Glasgow and Bowling Green, Ken- et No. 00-248] received June 16, 2004, pursuant tion, transmitting the Administration’s final tucky) [MB Docket No. 04-42; RM-10850] re- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic ceived June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Energy and Commerce. Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfish Sole in the Ber- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 8801. A letter from the Director, Office of ing Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No. Commerce. Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory 031124287-4060-02; I.D. 060304C] received June 8794. A letter from the Legal Advisor to Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 17, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- final rule — Voluntary Fire Protection Re- the Committee on Resources. tions Commission, transmitting the Com- quirements for Light Water Reactors; Adop- 8811. A letter from the Acting DIrector, Of- mission’s final rule — Amendment of Section tion of NFPA 805 as a Risk-Informed, Per- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, Digital Tele- formance-Based Alternative (RIN: 3150-AG48) tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- vision Broadcast Stations. (Anniston, Ala- received June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final bama) [MB Docket No. 03-229; RM-10795] re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern United ceived June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and 8802. A letter from the General Counsel, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Butterfish Fisheries; Closure of the Quarter Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Commerce. II Fishery for Loligo Squid [Docket 8795. A letter from the Legal Advisor to the Board, transmitting the Board’s final rule — No.031104274-4011-02; I.D. 060804G] received Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Com- Methods of Withdrawing Funds From the June 17, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. munications Commission, transmitting the Thrift Savings Plan; Court Orders and Legal 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Commission’s final rule — Amendment of Processes Affecting Thrift Savings Plan Ac- 8812. A letter from the Deputy Assistant counts; Loan Program; Thrift Savings Plan— Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM received June 2, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Broadcast Stations. (Arlington, The Dalles, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- Moro, Fossil, Astoria, Gladstone, Portland, ment Reform. tration’s final rule — Fisheries off West Tillamook, Coos Bay, Springfield-Eugene, 8803. A letter from the Director, Office of Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pa- Manzanita and Hermiston, Oregon, and Cov- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- cific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Groundfish ington, Trout Lake, Shoreline, Bellingham, fice’s final rule — Prevailing Rate Systems; Observer Program [Docket 980702167-4150-03; Forks, Hoquiam, Aberdeen, Walla Walla, Change in Federal Wage System Survey Job I.D. 031901A] (RIN: 0648-AK26] received June Kent, College Place, Long Beach and Ilwaco, (RIN: 3206-AJ79) received May 26, 2004, pursu- 17, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Washington) [MB Docket No. 02-136; RM- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Committee on Resources. 10458; RM-10663, RM-10667, RM-10668] received on Government Reform. 8813. A letter from the Deputy Assistant June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8804. A letter from the Director, Office of Administrator for Regulatory Programs, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Commerce. fice’s final rule — Pay Administration (Gen- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- 8796. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, eral) (RIN: 3206-AK47) received May 26, 2004, tration’s final rule — Magnuson-Stevens Federal Communications Commission, trans- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Fishery Conservation and Management Act mitting the Commission’s final rule — mittee on Government Reform. Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Re- 8805. A letter from the Director, Office of United States; Northeast (NE) Multispecies garding Dedicated Short-Range Communica- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Fishery; Amendment 13 Regulatory Amend- tion Services in the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band (5.9 fice’s final rule — Physicians’ Comparability ment [Docket No. 040112010-4167-03; GHz Band) [WT Docket No. 01-90] Amend- Allowances (RIN: 3206-AJ96) received May 26, I.D.122203A] (RIN: 0648-AN17) received June ment of Parts 2 and 90 of the Commission’s 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 21, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Rules to Allocate the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band to Committee on Government Reform. the Committee on Resources. the Mobile Service for Dedicated Short 8806. A letter from the Director, Office of 8814. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Range Communications of Intelligent Trans- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Administrator for Operations, National Oce- portation Services [ET Docket No. 98-95; RM- fice’s final rule — Federal Employees Health anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- 9096] received June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 Benefits Program: Modification of Two-Op- mitting the Administration’s final rule — U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- tion Limitation for Health Benefits Plans Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Sea ergy and Commerce. and Continuation of Coverage for Annuitants Turtle Conservation Requirements [Docket 8797. A letter from the Legal Advisor to the Whose Plan Terminates an Option (RIN: 3206- No. 040412113-4152-01; I.D. 040104C] (RIN: 0648- Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Com- AK48) received June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 AS02) received June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 munications Commission, transmitting the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- Commission’s final rule — Amendment of ernment Reform. sources. Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 8807. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 8815. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- Broadcast Stations. (Arthur and Hazelton, Federal Communications Commission, trans- retary and Acting Director, U.S. Patent and North Dakota) [MB Docket No. 03-208; RM- mitting the Commission’s final rule — Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, 10793] received June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 Amendments to Parts 1, 2, 27, and 90 of the transmitting the Department’s final rule — U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Commission’s Rules to License Services in Changes to Representation of Others Before ergy and Commerce. the 216-220 MHz, 1390-1395 MHz, 1427-1429 MHz, The United States Patent and Trademark Of- 8798. A letter from the Legal Advisor to 1429-1432 MHz, 1432-1435 MHz, 1670-1675 MHz, fice [Docket No. 2002-C-005] (RIN: 0651-AB55) Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- and 2385-2390 MHz Government Transfer received June 21, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tions Commission, transmitting the Com- Bands [WT Docket No. 02-8; RM-9267, RM- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- mission’s final rule — Amendment of Section 9692, RM-9797, RM-9854, RM-9882] received ary. 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, Digital Tele- June 16, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8816. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- vision Broadcast Stations. (Roswell, New 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. retary and Acting Director, U.S. Patent and

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:18 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L24JN7.000 H24PT1 H4926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2004 Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, Cuba; to the Committee on International Re- H.R. 4687. A bill to amend part C of title transmitting the Department’s final rule — lations. XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Revision of Power of Attorney and Assign- By Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations to ment Practice [Docket No.: 2003-P-019] (RIN: himself, Mr. KANJORSKI, Ms. WATERS, pay for critical access hospital services and 0651-AB63) received May 26, 2004, pursuant to Mr. SANDERS, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. rural health clinic services at a rate that is 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the GUTIERREZ, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Mr. at least 101 percent of the payment rate oth- Judiciary. WATT, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. erwise applicable under the Medicare Pro- 8817. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- LEE, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. gram; to the Committee on Ways and Means, nator, Department of Health and Human CLAY, Mr. ISRAEL, Mrs. MCCARTHY of and in addition to the Committee on Energy Services, transmitting the Department’s New York, Mr. BACA, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. and Commerce, for a period to be subse- final rule — Procedures for Designating EMANUEL, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, and quently determined by the Speaker, in each Classes of Employees as Members of the Spe- Mr. DAVIS of Alabama): case for consideration of such provisions as cial Exposure Cohort under the Energy Em- H.R. 4679. A bill to authorize the Secretary fall within the jurisdiction of the committee ployees Occupations Illness Compensation of Housing and Urban Development to pro- concerned. Program Act of 2000; Final Rule (RIN: 0920- vide assistance for privately owned low- and By Mr. GILCHREST (for himself, Mr. AA07) received May 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 moderate-income housing with expiring Fed- SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SCHROCK, Mr. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the eral subsidies to prevent displacement of CARDIN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. Judiciary. low- and moderate-income tenants, and for RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, 8818. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- Mr. CASTLE, Mr. WELDON of Pennsyl- trator for Procurement, National Aero- cial Services. vania, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. PLATTS, nautics and Space Administration, transmit- By Mr. HAYWORTH: Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. ting the Administration’s final rule — Rep- H.R. 4680. A bill to amend the National WYNN, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. HOYER, and Labor Relations Act to ensure that Indian resentations and Certifications—Other Than Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland): Commercial Items (RIN: 2700-AC97) received tribes and any organizations owned, con- H.R. 4688. A bill to amend the Federal April 1, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); trolled, or operated by Indian tribes are not Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize to the Committee on Science. considered employers for purposes of such the Chesapeake Bay Program; to the Com- 8819. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publi- Act; to the Committee on Education and the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- cations and Regulations, Internal Revenue Workforce. ture. Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. By Mr. GREEN of Texas (for himself, PALLONE, and Mr. MCNULTY): — Compensation for labor or personal serv- Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. FROST, H.R. 4681. A bill to require the Secretary of ices (Rev. Proc. 2004-37) received June 14, Mr. GUTIERREZ, and Mr. ENGEL): 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Health and Human Services to establish and H.R. 4689. A bill to amend title XVIII of the maintain an Internet website that is de- Committee on Ways and Means. Social Security Act to provide Medicare signed to allow consumers to compare the 8820. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publi- beneficiaries with access to geriatric assess- usual and customary prices for covered out- cations and Regulations, Internal Revenue ments and chronic care management, and for patient drugs sold by retail pharmacies that Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule other purposes; to the Committee on Energy participate in the Medicaid Program for each — Compensation for Injuries or Sickness and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- (Also Amounts received Under Accident and postal Zip Code, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be Health Plans) (Rev. Rul. 2004-55) received By Mr. CASTLE (for himself, Ms. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in June 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. each case for consideration of such provi- DEGETTE, Mr. DOOLEY of California, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. BASS, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. GIBBONS, Means. committee concerned. Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. 8821. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publi- By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: HOUGHTON, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con- cations and Regulations, Internal Revenue H.R. 4690. A bill to transfer certain lands necticut, Mr. KIRK, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule along the Cle Elum River in the State of LEACH, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. SHAYS, Ms. — Weighted Average Interest Rates Update Washington to the administrative jurisdic- BALDWIN, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. [Notice 2004-42] received June 14, 2004, pursu- tion of the Secretary of the Interior, to sup- EVANS, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mrs. MALONEY, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee port a land exchange involving a portion of Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. STARK, Mr. MOORE, on Ways and Means. such lands, and for other purposes; to the Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. HOYER, and Ms. Committee on Resources. f SOLIS): By Mr. HEFLEY (for himself, Mr. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON H.R. 4682. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human em- BEAUPREZ, and Mr. TANCREDO): PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 4691. A bill to authorize the Secretary bryonic stem cell research; to the Com- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of mittee on Energy and Commerce. of the Interior to engage in a feasibility committees were delivered to the Clerk By Mr. CLYBURN (for himself, Mr. study relating to long-term water needs for the area served by the Fryingpan-Arkansas BROWN of South Carolina, and Mrs. for printing and reference to the proper Project, Colorado, and for other purposes; to calendar, as follows: CHRISTENSEN): H.R. 4683. A bill to enhance the preserva- the Committee on Resources. Mr. OXLEY: Committee on Financial Serv- tion and interpretation of the Gullah/ By Mr. INSLEE (for himself, Mrs. WIL- ices. H.R. 3916. A bill to improve circulation Geechee cultural heritage, and for other pur- SON of New Mexico, Mr. SMITH of of the $1 coin, create a new bullion coin, and poses; to the Committee on Resources. Washington, Mr. DICKS, Mr. LARSEN for other purposes; with an amendment By Mr. ENGLISH: of Washington, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. (Rept. 108–568). Referred to the Committee of H.R. 4684. A bill to extend the Temporary UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. PEARCE, the Whole House on the State of the Union. Extended Unemployment Compensation Act and Mr. BAIRD): [Filed on June 25 (legislative day, June 24), 2004] of 2002, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 4692. A bill to amend title XXI of the Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. mittee on Ways and Means. Social Security Act to permit qualifying House Resolution 694. Resolution providing By Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. PICK- States to use a portion of their allotments for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4614) mak- ERING, Mr. THOMPSON of California, under the State children’s health insurance ing appropriations for energy and water de- Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. program for any fiscal year for certain Med- velopment for the fiscal year ending Sep- BERRY, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. BOEHLERT, icaid expenditures, and for other purposes; to tember 30, 2005, and for other purposes (Rept. and Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota): the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 108–569). Referred to the House Calendar. H.R. 4685. A bill to direct the Secretary of By Ms. KAPTUR: the Interior to conduct a pilot program H.R. 4693. A bill to require persons who f under which up to 15 States may issue elec- seek to retain seed harvested from the plant- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS tronic Federal migratory bird hunting ing of patented seeds to register with the Secretary of Agriculture and pay fees set by Under clause 2 of rule XII, public stamps; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. KIND (for himself and Ms. the Secretary for retaining such seed, and bills and resolutions were introduced MCCOLLUM): for other purposes; to the Committee on Ag- and severally referred, as follows: H.R. 4686. A bill to revitalize the Mis- riculture, and in addition to the Committee By Mr. JONES of North Carolina: sissippi River; to the Committee on Trans- on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- H.R. 4677. A bill to name the lake known as portation and Infrastructure, and in addition quently determined by the Speaker, in each Falls Lake in North Carolina after United to the Committee on Resources, for a period case for consideration of such provisions as States Senator Jesse Helms; to the Com- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- concerned. ture. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island (for By Mr. DAVIS of Florida: committee concerned. himself and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN): H.R. 4678. A bill to bar certain additional By Mr. KIND (for himself and Mr. H.R. 4694. A bill to amend the Older Ameri- restrictions on travel and remittances to OSBORNE): cans Act of 1965 to provide for mental health

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screening and treatment services, to amend H.R. 4704. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. HOLT (for himself, Mr. WOLF, the Public Health Service Act to provide for enue Code of 1986 to establish tax credits for Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, and integration of mental health services and climate neutral combustion technologies; to Mr. LANTOS): mental health treatment outreach teams, the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Con. Res. 466. Concurrent resolution and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. POMEROY: urging the Government of India to conduct a Education and the Workforce, and in addi- H.R. 4705. A bill to provide crop and live- thorough and transparent investigation of tion to the Committee on Energy and Com- stock disaster assistance; to the Committee the scope of abusive child labor in circuses merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- on Agriculture. throughout India and to pursue immediate mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- By Mr. RAHALL (for himself, Mr. and effective remedies to end such abuse, and sideration of such provisions as fall within FARR, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. to provide immediate and continuous police the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. LEE, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. protection to secure the personal safety of By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, his family, and his col- H.R. 4695. A bill to amend the Small Busi- WEXLER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. GUTIER- leagues in the South Asian Coalition Against ness Act to extend the redesignation period REZ, Mr. CASE, Mr. MORAN of Vir- Child Servitude; to the Committee on Inter- for certain Historically Underutilized Busi- ginia, Mr. HONDA, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. national Relations. ness Zones (HUBZones) in States with per- VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. SCHIFF): By Mr. PAYNE (for himself, Mr. sistently high unemployment; to the Com- H.R. 4706. A bill to amend the Magnuson- CUMMINGS, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. WYNN, mittee on Small Business. Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- Ms. LEE, Ms. MAJETTE, Mrs. By Mr. MCHUGH: ment Act to provide for stewardship of fish- CHRISTENSEN, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, H.R. 4696. A bill to promote the use of an- ery resources for the American public, and Ms. WATERS, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, aerobic digesters by agricultural producers for other purposes; to the Committee on Re- Ms. NORTON, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, and rural small businesses to produce renew- sources. Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. able energy and improve environmental By Mr. RANGEL (for himself and Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. RUSH, Mr. quality; to the Committee on Agriculture. HOUGHTON): TOWNS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. By Mr. MCHUGH: H.R. 4707. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- FATTAH, Mr. OWENS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H.R. 4697. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. EDDIE enue Code of 1986 to provide for a permanent encourage diversity of ownership of tele- BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. WATT, extension of the credit for producing elec- communications businesses, and for other Mr. MEEKS of New York, Ms. CORRINE tricity from wind; to the Committee on Ways purposes; to the Committee on Ways and BROWN of Florida, Ms. WATSON, Ms. and Means. Means, and in addition to the Committee on JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. LEWIS of By Mr. MCHUGH: Small Business, for a period to be subse- Georgia, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. CONYERS, H.R. 4698. A bill to establish a grant pro- quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. FORD, Ms. gram to support cluster-based economic de- case for consideration of such provisions as KILPATRICK, Mr. TANCREDO, and Mr. velopment efforts; to the Committee on fall within the jurisdiction of the committee BISHOP of Georgia): Transportation and Infrastructure, and in concerned. H. Con. Res. 467. Concurrent resolution de- addition to the Committee on Financial By Mr. RYAN of Ohio: claring genocide in Darfur, Sudan; to the Services, for a period to be subsequently de- H.R. 4708. A bill to allow workers certified Committee on International Relations. termined by the Speaker, in each case for to receive trade adjustment assistance under By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. consideration of such provisions as fall with- the Trade Act of 1974 who are rehired by the GILCHREST, Mr. HOYER, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- same employer to continue to receive such CUMMINGS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. cerned. assistance if they are subsequently unable to WYNN, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, By Mr. MCHUGH: work because of a lock-out in the course of Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 4699. A bill to establish a grant pro- a labor dispute; to the Committee on Ways Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. gram to support broadband-based economic and Means. BURTON of Indiana, Ms. MCCARTHY of development efforts; to the Committee on By Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- Missouri, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. Transportation and Infrastructure, and in fornia: HONDA, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, addition to the Committee on Financial H.R. 4709. A bill to amend the Uniform and Mr. MATSUI): Services, for a period to be subsequently de- Code of Military Justice to bring sexual as- H. Res. 695. A resolution expressing the termined by the Speaker, in each case for sault crimes under military law into parallel condolences of the House of Representatives consideration of such provisions as fall with- with sexual assault crimes under Federal to the family and friends of Mattie Stepanek in the jurisdiction of the committee con- law, and for other purposes; to the Com- on his passing, and honoring the life of cerned. mittee on Armed Services. Mattie Stepanek for his braveness, gen- CINNIS: By Mr. M By Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself, Mr. erosity of spirit, and efforts to raise aware- H.R. 4700. A bill to provide special author- INCHEY, and Mr. GRIJALVA): H ness of muscular dystrophy; to the Com- ity to the Secretary of Agriculture to convey H.R. 4710. A bill to clarify the congres- mittee on Government Reform. certain Forest Service administrative sites sional intent concerning, and to codify, cer- By Mr. FROST: in the White River National Forest in Colo- tain requirements of the Communications H. Res. 696. A resolution providing for con- rado, to reserve the proceeds from such con- Act of 1934 that ensure that broadcasters af- sideration of the bill (H.R. 3767) to amend veyances to help resolve the facilities needs ford reasonable opportunity for the discus- title XVIII of the Social Security Act to de- of that national forest, and for other pur- sion of conflicting views on issues of public liver a meaningful benefit and lower pre- poses; to the Committee on Resources. importance; to the Committee on Energy scription drug prices under the Medicare By Mr. NADLER (for himself, Mr. and Commerce. Program; to the Committee on Rules. FRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. BALD- By Mr. SNYDER (for himself and Mr. By Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself and WIN, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, BOOZMAN): Mr. MANZULLO): and Mr. GRIJALVA): H.R. 4711. A bill to amend title 38, United H.R. 4701. A bill to provide for entitlement States Code, to eliminate reductions of basic H. Res. 697. A resolution urging the Gov- to dependents’ and survivors’ benefits under pay for eligibility for basic educational as- ernment of the People’s Republic of China to the old-age, survivors, and disability insur- sistance for veterans under the Montgomery take certain actions regarding exports of ance program under title II of the Social Se- GI Bill; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- coke; to the Committee on International Re- curity Act based on permanent partnership fairs, and in addition to the Committee on lations. as well as marriage; to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subse- f Ways and Means. quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. NEUGEBAUER: case for consideration of such provisions as PRIVATE BILLS AND H.R. 4702. A bill to require farmers to be of- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee RESOLUTIONS fered supplemental crop insurance based on concerned. Under clause 3 of rule XII, an area yield and loss plan of insurance; to By Mr. TIAHRT (for himself, Mr. the Committee on Agriculture. BALLENGER, Mr. NORWOOD, and Mr. Mr. MILLER of Florida introduced A bill By Mr. OSBORNE (for himself, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina): (H.R. 4713) for the relief of Christine L. HOEKSTRA, and Mr. FORD): H.R. 4712. A bill to amend the Occupational Barrott; which was referred to the Com- H.R. 4703. A bill to establish a Federal Safety and Health Act of 1970 with respect to mittee on the Judiciary. Youth Development Council to improve the enforcement provisions; to the Committee f administration and coordination of Federal on Education and the Workforce. programs serving youth, and for other pur- By Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself, Ms. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS poses; to the Committee on Education and SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. HONDA): Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors the Workforce. H. Con. Res. 465. Concurrent resolution By Mr. OSE (for himself, Mr. DOO- commending the efforts of women in the Re- were added to public bills and resolu- LITTLE, Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma, and public of Colombia to promote peace; to the tions as follows: Mr. DOOLEY of California): Committee on International Relations. H.R. 99: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland.

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H.R. 173: Mr. MCCOTTER. H.R. 4097: Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 4634: Mr. TIBERI, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. H.R. 284: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. H.R. 4100: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. RYUN of H.R. 303: Ms. HERSETH. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. Kansas, Mr. FERGUSON, and Mr. WILSON of H.R. 344: Mr. OTTER. ACEVEDO-VILA, Mr. HOLT, Mr. GREEN of South Carolina. H.R. 594: Ms. HERSETH. Texas, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. KIL- H.R. 4636: Mr. MATHESON, Mr. MCINTYRE, H.R. 715: Mr. GALLEGLY. DEE, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. BOUCHER, Ms. BALD- Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. H.R. 792: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, WIN, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, ENGLISH, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. COOPER, and Mr. Ms. DELAURO, and Mr. NEAL of Massachu- Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. LEE, Mr. CARDOZA. setts. STARK, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. H.R. 4655: Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, H.R. 953: Ms. HERSETH. CLAY, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. TIERNEY, Ms. MCCAR- Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. H.R. 962: Mr. WU. THY of Missouri, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. KUCINICH, BLUMENAUER, and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 1080: Mr. SHAYS. Mr. BERMAN, Mr. INSLEE, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- H.R. 4671: Mr. TOWNS, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of H.R. 1355: Mr. STARK. fornia, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. FORD, Ms. Texas, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. MCDERMOTT, H.R. 1466: Mr. HOEFFEL. SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. MCNULTY. H.R. 1501: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. H.R. 4110: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Ms. H. Con. Res. 330: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. LEE. GUTIERREZ. FRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. BORDALLO, and H.R. 4119: Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. H. Con. Res. 375: Mr. MATSUI, Ms. LEE, and Mr. CASE. SOUDER, Mr. MARSHALL, and Mr. GREEN of Mr. DEUTSCH. H.R. 1563: Mr. RENZI. Texas. H. Con. Res. 418: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. H.R. 1684: Mr. DOGGETT and Mr. SKELTON. H.R. 4124: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. MCCOTTER. H.R. 1746: Mr. POMEROY. H.R. 4131: Mr. OSE and Mr. FOSSELLA. H. Con. Res. 431: Mr. MARSHALL. H.R. 1824: Mr. CRANE. H.R. 4150: Mr. SIMMONS. H. Con. Res. 442: Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. DAVIS of H.R. 2079: Mr. KLECZKA. H.R. 4169: Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. Illinois, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. GUTKNECHT, H.R. 2176: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and HASTINGS of Washington, and Mr. JONES of Mr. INSLEE, Ms. BALDWIN, and Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. PICKERING. North Carolina. H. Con. Res. 459: Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. ROG- H.R. 2239: Mr. KANJORSKI. H.R. 4187: Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of ERS of Kentucky, and Mr. SHIMKUS. H.R. 2262: Mr. GUTIERREZ. Florida, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, H. Con. Res. 462: Mr. CHABOT, Mr. LEACH, H.R. 2318: Mr. FATTAH. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. SESSIONS. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. BER- H.R. 2387: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 4206: Mr. FROST, Mr. MCNULTY, and MAN, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. H.R. 2536: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. BOEHLERT, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. MCCOTTER, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. Mr. BAIRD. H.R. 4207: Mr. WAXMAN. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. H.R. 2598: Mr. SOUDER, Mr. WEINER, Mr. H.R. 4242: Mr. REYES. CHANDLER, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, and Mr. BACA. H.R. 4261: Mr. MEEK of Florida. SOUDER, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. H.R. 2959: Mr. ISRAEL and Mr. PORTER. H.R. 4263: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. BISHOP of TANCREDO, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. WU, Mr. KIRK, H.R. 3009: Ms. HARRIS and Mr. SHIMKUS. New York, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. GREEN of Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. DEUTSCH, and H.R. 3148: Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. ROSS, Mr. Texas, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. WEINER, Ms. Mr. KING of New York. JEFFERSON, Ms. MAJETTE, Mr. DICKS, and Mr. SLAUGHTER, Mr. FILNER, Mr. HOLT, and Ms. H. Res. 60: Mr. SHAW. LARSON of Connecticut. SOLIS. H. Res. 466: Mr. UDALL of Colorado. H.R. 3180: Mr. WAXMAN. H.R. 4269: Mr. FATTAH. H. Res. 485: Mr. COLE and Mr. RODRIGUEZ. RANK H.R. 3192: Mr. F of Massachusetts, Mr. H.R. 4284: Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. H. Res. 566: Mr. GREENWOOD. AVIS ILDEE EYES D of Florida, Mr. K , and Mr. R . PAUL and Mr. DEAL of Georgia. H. Res. 570: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. H.R. 3194: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 4303: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. GREENWOOD, H. Res. 667: Mr. EVANS and Mrs. MYRICK. H.R. 3313: Mr. SIMPSON and Mr. OTTER. Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, and Mr. H. Res. 687: Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. H.R. 3327: Mr. CASE. MCCOTTER. MCDERMOTT, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and H.R. 3424: Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 4306: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. SABO. H.R. 3425: Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 4343: Mr. CULBERSON. H. Res. 688: Mr. WELLER and Mr. BARTLETT H.R. 3558: Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. NOR- H.R. 4354: Mr. DOYLE. of Maryland. WOOD, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 4415: Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ACKERMAN, and New Jersey, and Mr. GIBBONS. Ms. DELAURO. f H.R. 3574: Ms. DUNN. H.R. 4420: Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. SESSIONS, and H.R. 3579: Mr. CUNNINGHAM and Mr. LAN- Mrs. MUSGRAVE. TOS. H.R. 4430: Mr. BONILLA, Mr. MILLER of Flor- AMENDMENTS H.R. 3619: Ms. HERSETH. ida, Mr. KINGSTON, and Mr. BRADY of Texas. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- H.R. 3642: Mrs. TAUSCHER. H.R. 4433: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. posed amendments were submitted as H.R. 3672: Ms. HERSETH. H.R. 4440: Mr. CARTER and Mr. JENKINS. follows: H.R. 3676: Ms. TIERNEY. H.R. 4449: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 3684: Mr. PAYNE and Mr. KLINE. H.R. 4472: Mr. FROST, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. H.R. 4614 H.R. 3728: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. MCNULTY, Mr. JOHN, Mr. SANDERS, and Mr. OFFERED BY: MR. KING OF IOWA H.R. 3767: Mr. BROWN of Ohio and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. AMENDMENT NO. 3. At the end of the bill FROST. H.R. 4502: Ms. NORTON, Mr. MCINNIS, and (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 3804: Mr. BISHOP of New York. AXTON Mr. S . SEC. . None of the funds made avail- H.R. 3810: Mr. BERMAN, Mr. MEEKS of New H.R. 4511: Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. able in this Act that are provided to the York, and Mr. PASTOR. GRIJALVA, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. United States Fish and Wildlife Service or a H.R. 3831: Mr. CASE, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. H.R. 4521: Mr. BACHUS. State department of natural resources for RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. MAR- H.R. 4530: Mr. ENGLISH. the purpose of carrying out habitat restora- KEY, Mr. EVANS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. FARR, H.R. 4533: Mr. NUNES. tion measures for endangered species pursu- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. KILPATRICK, Ms. H.R. 4561: Mr. SOUDER. ant to the Corps of Engineers Missouri River WATERS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. SABO, Ms. H.R. 4576: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. MCINNIS, Mr. Master Water Control Manual may be used ESHOO, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. KLINE, Mr. PENCE, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. for any other purpose. HONDA, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mrs. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. PETRI, H.R. 4614 CAPPS, and Mr. CAPUANO. and Mr. RENZI. OFFERED BY: MS. NORTON H.R. 3858: Mr. BEAUPREZ, Ms. HOOLEY of Or- H.R. 4584: Mr. RENZI. AMENDMENT NO. 4. Page 3, line 17, after the egon, Mr. MCCOTTER, and Mr. BOEHNER. H.R. 4600: Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, Mr. dollar amount insert the following: ‘‘(in- H.R. 3988: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. WHITFIELD, and Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. creased by $20,000,000) (reduced by H.R. 4026: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. H.R. 4608: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. $20,000,000)’’. H.R. 4046: Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. H.R. 4610: Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. THOMPSON H.R. 4614 MEEKS of New York, Mr. FROST, Mr. WEINER, of Mississippi, Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- Mr. TOWNS, Mr. ISRAEL, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. fornia, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. PELOSI, Ms. HARMAN, OFFERED BY: MR. SANDERS MCHUGH, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. Mr. HONDA, Mr. FILNER, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. AMENDMENT NO. 5. Page 19, line 14, after SERRANO, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. OWENS, Mr. LOFGREN, Mr. CARDOZA, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. the dollar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(in- HINCHEY, Mr. BOEHLERT, and Mrs. LOWEY. MCNULTY, and Mr. BECERRA. creased by $30,000,000)’’. H.R. 4067: Mr. LANGEVIN and Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 4622: Mr. SNYDER, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. Page 23, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- H.R. 4093: Mr. GRIJALVA. BISHOP of Georgia, and Mr. ISAKSON. sert the following: ‘‘(reduced by $30,000,000)’’.

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Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2004 No. 89 Senate The Senate met at 10:01 a.m. and was U.S. SENATE, UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- called to order by the Honorable CHRIS- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Washington, DC., June 24, 2004. TOPHER S. BOND, a Senator from the Mr. FRIST. Madam President, as in State of Missouri. To the Senate: Under the provisions of Rule I, paragraph executive session, I ask unanimous 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I consent that there be 1 hour of debate PRAYER hereby appoint the Honorable CHRISTOPHER equally divided between the chairman The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- S. BOND, a Senator from the State of Mis- and ranking member or designees, and fered the following prayer: souri, to perform the duties of the Chair. that following that time, the Senate Let us pray. TED STEVENS, proceed to a vote on the nomination; President pro tempore. Lord, You are good. You chase our provided further that following the enemies into dark places and restrain Mr. BOND thereupon assumed the vote, the President be immediately no- those who plot against Your provi- Chair as Acting President pro tempore. tified of the Senate’s action and the dence. No matter how strong evil may f Senate then resume legislative session. seem, O Lord, it is doomed because of The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. MUR- Your power. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY KOWSKI). Without objection, it is so or- Strengthen our Nation. Snap the LEADER dered. chains that bind it to anything that is The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- not noble and true. Inspire our Sen- pore. The majority leader is recog- f ators with Your invincible presence. nized. Help them to look to the hill from RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING whence comes celestial help. Remind f MINORITY LEADER them that they are never alone, for SCHEDULE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- You have promised to be with us until ator from Nevada is recognized. time is transformed into eternity. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morn- Help us to remember that neither life ing I again congratulate Chairman f WARNER and Senator LEVIN for their ef- nor death, angels nor principalities, JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS powers nor problems, heights nor forts throughout the Defense author- depths, past nor future, demons nor ization bill. We were able to pass that Mr. REID. Madam President, it is my darkness can separate us from Your bill last night. Looking at my notes, understanding the two leaders do not wondrous love. Empower us to so live we had approximately 175 amendments expect a recorded vote on that. that generations to come will call us disposed of over the course of 16 days of Mr. FRIST. That is correct. The blessed. Amen. consideration and 31 rollcall votes. A nomination will not require a rollcall lot of hard work, a lot of good negotia- vote, and at the conclusion of the de- f tion, brought a very good bill, as re- bate, Senator Danforth will be con- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE flected in the ultimate vote. I do want firmed by voice vote. to thank both the managers who got us In addition, we have the remaining The Honorable CHRISTOPHER S. BOND through the bill. That was the author- judicial nominations to dispose of. led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: ization. There are four that will be scheduled I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Now we have a Defense appropria- for votes with no debate necessary. United States of America, and to the Repub- tions bill ahead of us. Chairman STE- There are two we will lock in for votes lic for which it stands, one nation under God, VENS is prepared to begin that legisla- following 1 hour of debate, and I expect indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. tion, and we expect to finish that bill to ask that consent momentarily. f prior to the recess. We will be con- There is also one further nomination sulting further with the Democratic that will require a longer debate pe- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING leadership, and hopefully we will have riod, and we are consulting with Mem- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE that scheduled shortly. bers as to whether to schedule that de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Immediately this morning we will be bate and vote. clerk will please read a communication proceeding to executive session for the In addition to these nominations, to the Senate from the President pro consideration of the nomination of one there are a number of ambassadorships tempore (Mr. STEVENS). of our former colleagues, Jack Dan- we hope to consider prior to adjourn- The assistant legislative clerk read forth, to be U.S. Ambassador to the ing, although we do not anticipate roll- the following letter: United Nations. call votes on these.

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It is a priority for completion, and GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE Senator Danforth was born in St. we need to work together to get that UNITED NATIONS Louis County and graduated from St. bill passed before the July 4 recess. We Louis Country Day High School. He have spent 4 weeks on the Defense au- graduated from Princeton University NOMINATION OF JOHN C. DAN- in 1958, and then Yale University Law thorization where Senators have de- FORTH TO BE REPRESENTATIVE School and Divinity School in 1963. He bated the issues and had ample oppor- OF THE UNITED STATES OF was admitted to practice in New York tunity to bring issues to the floor on AMERICA TO THE UNITED NA- in 1963, and that same year he was or- defense and debate those. Thus, we TIONS WITH THE RANK AND dained as part of the clergy of the Epis- should be able to proceed expeditiously STATUS OF AMBASSADOR EX- copal Church. As we all recently saw, on the Defense appropriations bill. It is TRAORDINARY AND PLENI- he participated in the services hon- now time to make sure we have the ap- POTENTIARY, AND REPRESENTA- oring our late, great President Ronald propriate resources to support our TIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF Reagan. troops, and we will continue to move AMERICA IN THE SECURITY I have been to many services con- COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NA- ducted by Rev. John C. Danforth. One forward. TIONS that particularly affected this body was the memorial service for our late f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will go colleague, John Heinz, the Senator into executive session for consider- from Pennsylvania. I can tell you, UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- ation en bloc of the following nomina- when we went to Pittsburgh for those MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR tions which the clerk will report. services, there were many very deeply The assistant legislative clerk read hurt and troubled Senators. There is Mr. FRIST. Madam President, I ask not much one would think could be unanimous consent that at a time de- the nomination of John C. Danforth, of Missouri, to be Representative of the said, but Jack Danforth was able to termined by the majority leader, with United States of America to the Ses- bring us together and give us hope and the concurrence of the Democratic sions of the General Assembly of the help lighten the burden of that loss. leader, the Senate proceed to executive United Nations during his tenure of In addition, obviously, to being a session for the consideration of Execu- service as Representative of the United clergyman, Jack began his political ca- reer in 1969, serving as Attorney Gen- tive Calendar No. 591, the nomination States of America to the United Na- eral of Missouri, using his legal back- of Diane Sykes to be a U.S. Circuit tions; John C. Danforth of Missouri, to ground. I had the privilege to serve as Judge for the Seventh Circuit. I further be Representative of the United States an assistant attorney general under of America to the United Nations, with ask unanimous consent that there be 60 him and was grateful for the oppor- the rank and status of Ambassador Ex- minutes of debate equally divided in tunity to be there, to learn the high traordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the usual form and that following that standards he set and demanded not Representative of the United States of debate, the Senate proceed to a vote on only for himself but for everybody who America in the Security Council of the the confirmation of the nomination worked for him. United Nations. with no intervening action or debate; In the Senate, to which he was elect- The PRESIDING OFFICER. There ed in 1976, he served as chairman of the provided further that immediately fol- will now be 1 hour of debate equally di- lowing that vote, the Senate proceed to Committee on Commerce, Science and vided on the nomination. Transportation. He served on the Fi- a vote on the confirmation of Execu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- nance Committee and undertook many tive Calendar No. 604, Peter Hall to be ator from Missouri is recognized. important responsibilities. He was a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Cir- Mr. BOND. Madam President, on be- leader in the passage of the civil rights cuit, again with no intervening action half of the manager of the nomination, legislation that was enacted by the or debate. I finally ask consent that the Senator from Indiana, I yield my- Congress. He went back to Missouri to following these votes, the President be self 5 minutes. resume the practice of law in St. Louis. immediately notified of the Senate’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Really, I think he went back to spend ator is recognized for 5 minutes. action, and the Senate then resume more time with his wonderful wife Mr. BOND. Madam President, it is a legislative session. Sally, who is a tremendous friend to privilege to rise today to commend to many of us who have a chance to know The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this body the confirmation of an indi- her, and his grandchildren, and also to objection, it is so ordered. vidual whom I have had the honor of watch Cardinal baseball. Mr. FRIST. I yield the floor. calling a colleague for over 30 years, Jack was called upon by President and someone Members of this body Bush to broker peace in the civil war in have known for a long time. That is f Sudan that had claimed some 2 million our good friend, former Senator John lives. He worked tirelessly and com- C. Danforth. There was something very mitted himself to improving the lives RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME delicious about the fact that the clerk of others. He demonstrated once again The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under noted he will become Ambassador Ex- to the U.S.—and this time to the traordinary and Plenipotentiary. That the previous order, the leadership time world—his ability to understand and kind of sums it up. simplify complex political problems. is reserved. Jack Danforth is an outstanding in- About 2 weeks ago, he called me at dividual who will be having great re- my home in Missouri and said: The sponsibilities serving the United States President asked me to take on another as Ambassador at the United Nations. assignment. I said: Jack, I hope it is Most of us who are familiar with not as dangerous an assignment as Jack know of his many accomplish- Sudan. He said: No, he asked me to be ments and attributes. But there is one representative to the United Nations. I quality that always comes to mind said: I think that may be less dan- when you ask people what do you know gerous, I am not sure. We certainly about or what do you think about when hope it will be.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7351 But I told him I could not think of Maryland and Senator ORRIN HATCH of The recent revelations regarding the someone who is better able to serve the Utah, in what was a large class of Sen- Oil-for-Food Program remind us that United States. When our reputation ators—eight Democrats and eight Re- close oversight must be part of our role and status in the world is being ques- publicans coming in as new Senators at the U.N. tioned—I happen to think unfairly and from the election of 1976—those of us Senator Danforth’s years of experi- incorrectly—it is a matter of fact that who had the privilege of serving with ence in Washington ensure that he will we need a man of Jack Danforth’s fair- him can certainly attest to his integ- keep Congress informed about U.S. ness and integrity to represent us in rity, his intellect, his sound judgment, policies at the U.N. His talents as a the U.N., to reach out to other nations. and his good humor. bridgebuilder and a communicator will He will know when to assert our Na- President Bush has made a very wise serve him well as he seeks to articulate tion’s sovereignty and how to do so choice, in my judgment, for an ex- both to the world and to the Congress with a spirit of humbleness and co- tremely important position. The Com- the nuances of his work in New York. operation, as he has shown me. I ask mittee on Foreign Relations signaled Since leaving the Senate, Senator this body to confirm him unanimously. its agreement by voting him out of John Danforth has continued his com- I suggest the absence of a quorum committee unanimously last Tuesday. mitment to public service. From 1999 and ask that the time be charged I will mention parenthetically that to 2001, he headed the independent in- equally to both sides. in a meeting at the White House this quiry into the Branch Davidian stand- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without morning, President Bush asked specifi- off at Waco, TX. Since September of objection, it is so ordered. cally for consideration for the leader- 2001, he has served as President Bush’s The clerk will call the roll. ship on the part of those of us on both special envoy for peace in troubled The assistant legislative clerk pro- sides of the aisle to make certain we Sudan where he has devoted his time ceeded to call the roll. are represented at the United Nations and his talents to reducing the suf- Mr. LUGAR. Madam President, I ask as our now-Ambassador to the United fering in that troubled nation. unanimous consent that the order for Nations, Ambassador Negroponte, goes In this capacity, he has made seven the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without on to these very important responsibil- trips to Sudan and other nations in the objection, it is so ordered. ities in setting up the new embassy in region. This experience will be particu- Mr. LUGAR. Madam President, I Iraq. larly useful when the United Nations yield myself as much time as I may re- The job before Senator Danforth is a Security Council begins debate on quire for this statement from the time daunting one that will require all of his whether to send peacekeepers to try to allocated to our side. talents and his experience. As the Se- maintain the fragile peace framework Madam President, today the Senate curity Council vote 2 weeks ago on Iraq signed in Nairobi on June 5. We wish will have the opportunity to consider demonstrated, critical decisions are him success in this endeavor and pray many nominations for diplomatic posts being made at the United Nations that this framework evolves into a formal of some very talented Americans who have a huge impact on the outcome in peace agreement that finally ends the have made themselves available for Iraq, on the welfare of our troops there, civil war that has resulted in more public service—some as a career, and and on peace in the world. than 2 million deaths and over 4 mil- others for temporary periods—and who Success in Iraq is unlikely to be lion displaced persons. have come before the Senate Foreign achieved without the active coopera- The United States and the United Relations Committee in formal hear- tion of many other nations, reinforced Nations must work together in Sudan, ings, and whom the committee has sent by the international legitimacy that Iraq, Haiti, Afghanistan, and many to the floor for action by the Senate. It can be secured and underlined at the other trouble spots throughout the is my hope these nominations will be United Nations. world. American credibility in the acted upon favorably today. Beyond Iraq, that same week, the world, progress in the war on ter- It is important to our country that United Nations Security Council met rorism, and our relationships with our these ambassadors and representatives to discuss sanctions on Liberia, the allies will be greatly affected by what to various other international organi- peacekeeping mission in Cypress, and can be accomplished at the United Na- zations be in place as rapidly as pos- weapons of mass destruction generally. tions in the coming months and years. sible. In an often-changing and some- Other United Nations bodies addressed Senator Danforth is eminently quali- times dangerous world, we need that in that same week issues as divergent fied to meet these and other chal- leadership. Our committee has tried to as women’s rights, the need for greater lenges. We recognize the deep personal act in an expeditious manner to pro- access to potable water in this world, commitment necessary to undertake vide a fair degree of certainty to Sen- efforts to expand freedom of expres- this difficult assignment. We are grate- ators, and a confidence level that these sion, and the role that primary edu- ful that a leader of his stature is will- are good nominees who will represent cation plays in childhood development. ing to step forward. I recommend Sen- our country well. The United Nations remains the focal ator John Danforth to the full Senate Prominent among those whom we point of our multilateral diplomacy on and ask my colleagues to send him on recommend today is our former col- so many fronts. his way to New York with a unanimous league, Senator John Danforth of Mis- Being U.S. Ambassador to the United vote. souri. It is a great pleasure for me to Nations requires one not only to deal I thank the Chair, and I yield the address the nomination of Senator with policies and politics in New York, floor. Danforth before the Senate now in this it requires one to manage these same The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- specific debate on his nomination. As a issues back here in Washington where ator from Delaware. result of his three distinguished terms many in Congress are sometimes skep- Mr. BIDEN. Madam President, I wish as a Senator from Missouri, he is well tical of the United Nations procedures. to join my colleague, the chairman of known to many Members of the Senate Our U.N. Ambassador must be able to the full committee, today in support of and to the Committee on Foreign Rela- explain to Congress why it is impor- the nomination of an old friend, Jack tions. It turns out that eight of us tant to pay our dues and to pay them Danforth, to be Ambassador to the served with Senator Danforth in this on time, and why peacekeeping oper- United Nations. As many of us, I have body. We were able to identify our- ations can benefit the United States. known Jack for a lot of years, and I selves during the hearing. Every U.N. peacekeeper in the Congo, have an inordinately high regard for I had the privilege of coming into the Haiti, and East Timor allows U.S. him. The one point I continue to mar- Senate with Senator Danforth after the troops to focus on our missions in Iraq, vel at, but I am not at all surprised at, election of 1976, sworn in early in Janu- Afghanistan, and elsewhere. is that he keeps answering the call. ary, and had the pleasure of serving At the same time, our Ambassador Every tough job he is asked to do—in with him throughout the 18 years of his must be a forceful spokesperson for or out of government—he steps up to tenure. greater efficiency and transparency at the plate and he does it. I think having After entering with Senator Dan- the United Nations and an intolerance Jack Danforth at the United Nations is forth, as did Senator PAUL SARBANES of of corruption at the United Nations. going to be a very positive thing.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7352 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 People say we should have profes- say ‘‘disdain’’ but not a particularly you I think if the Lord Almighty came sional diplomats. Jack Danforth is a high regard for the United Nations. down and sat in the middle of this con- professional diplomat. Jack Danforth However, since then, the President has ference table and gave you the precise is the ultimate professional diplomat. honored the United Nations by going to answer to the next 20 critical decisions Jack Danforth knows how people it and making clear America’s position you have to make, we still only have a think. From his years as an ordained on the most urgent issues of the day. 65-percent chance of getting this right. minister, as a Senator, and an attorney Now the administration is back in Nobody has ever done this before. general of his State, he knows how peo- the United Nations with both feet and The Ottomans could not get it done. ple think and feel and move. But, is trying to rally international support The Persians could not get it done. The Madam President, do you know what I in a way that, quite frankly, I hoped Brits could not get it done. And they like best about Jack Danforth going to and wished we had done a year ago, or are not even dealing with what the the United Nations? He will be abso- longer. country is today. Iraq is a polyglot lutely straight—absolutely straight. The reason I mention this is not to made up of essentially what was left I have an incredibly high regard for highlight when the administration over in the region of three groups of Ambassador Negroponte, for whom I should or should not have done it. I noble people. voted to become Ambassador to Iraq, mention returning to the United Na- The fact is, this is a hard job by any probably the toughest job in the bag tions because it coincides with Jack standard. The central question is what these days. This is not meant as a re- Danforth being at the helm there. I we can do between June 30 when the flection on Ambassador Negroponte. think that his being there is good for sovereignty is handed over, and Decem- But Jack Danforth has the stature to this country. The administration, in ber of 2005 when a constitutionally go to the President and say: Mr. Presi- its successful and unanimous vote on elected Iraqi government is supposed to dent, I disagree; I think you should Security Council Resolution 1546 on be seated. What can we do in that in- not. Or ‘‘I would recommend the fol- June 11, moved in a direction in which terim to help build that government lowing.’’ He has the stature, just be- it had been hesitant to move, in my that will be seated in December 2005? cause of who Jack Danforth is—just be- view, before. That is good news because What can we do to help build the ca- cause he knows. There are some men we have squandered a number of mean- pacity for it to stand on its own? I and women who just possess it. He pos- ingful opportunities to share the bur- think this should not be the sole re- sesses it. He has the stature. We know den in Iraq. I hope we do not miss any sponsibility of the United States. the expression, ‘‘command presence.’’ more. I know Senator Danforth’s lead- The international community, Jack Danforth has command presence. ership can make a real difference on through a unanimous vote on Security What makes me feel good is the Presi- that front. Council Resolution 1546, made clear Last weekend, Senator LINDSEY GRA- dent is going to get unvarnished advice that Iraq is the world’s problem. All of HAM of South Carolina, Senator from Jack. Jack is a team player. Jack the Security Council voted in favor of DASCHLE, the Democratic leader from is a supporter of the President. Jack that. They voted for elements of the South Dakota, and I traveled to Iraq, feels strongly that the President’s mis- whole. One of the elements, for exam- Kuwait, and Jordan. The trip con- sion is correct. But Jack will also, if he ple, just to note parenthetically, says firmed to me that turning over sov- disagrees, not hesitate one minute to, that there will be provided a brigade, ereignty on June 30 in Iraq is a starting in my view, privately tell the Presi- 4,000 troops, to protect the U.N. when point. It is not a turning point in the dent. I think every President is best they go back in. What was not stated is transition to self-government. I remain served when he has women and men who will provide the troops. absolutely convinced that we can still around him with the conviction to tell There are many other elements that get this right in Iraq and that we have the President honestly what they the unanimous resolution laid out in to try because of the profound stakes think. the Security Council. The Permanent When you walk into that White we have in a successful transition. Five, and other members of the Secu- House, when you walk into that Oval There is so much to lose if it fails. rity Council signed on. They did not Office, it is an intimidating place if We have to start leveling with the just sign on saying the United States you do not walk in with your shoulders American people about what is and can stay. They signed on saying that back, your head up, and understand what is not happening on June 30. We Iraq is the world’s responsibility. what your responsibility is. That is the are handing over sovereignty, but we quality in Jack that I am excited about are not handing over capacity. That is The reason I go into this is to de- in his going to the United Nations. not a criticism. It is not as if we should scribe that it is going to take a man of He also has stature, in my view, to be in a position to be able to hand over Jack Danforth’s stature—while we are turn to the French or Chinese or Brit- capacity. I think we could have been in working it from State, while ish Ambassadors, for example, and pri- a position to hand over much more, but Negroponte is working it from Bagh- vately say: Look, cut this stuff this is it is not a criticism. dad, while the President is working what we have to get done. This is how By ‘‘capacity,’’ I mean the ability of from the White House—to work out the we should try to work this. the Iraqis to provide security for them- problem of how we get the world’s I think stature matters in this job— selves, to defend their borders, to de- major powers, Iraq’s neighbors, and at this moment, at this time, and in feat insurgency, to deliver services, to leading international institutions such this administration. I think Jack Dan- run a government, and to begin to set as NATO, to pick up empowering the forth has always stepped up to the crit- a foundation for economic success. Iraqis to govern. ical moments in recent history. As the What is so frustrating is that because In a nutshell, I believe we are going June 30 deadline for transfer of sov- of a series of very wrong judgments, we to have to, and Senator Danforth is ereignty in Iraq occurs very shortly, lost at least a year in effectively build- going to have to play a part in getting Iraq is one of many urgent issues on ing that capacity. As a result, we have other nations to help us train and the United Nations agenda. There are made an inherently difficult mission equip Iraqi security services—including many others: Sudan, Afghanistan, even harder. the police and the army—commit to Haiti, just to name three. If there is anyplace where humility is defeat the insurgency, and provide se- The administration seems to have fi- in order, it is in suggesting how we curity for Iraqi elections, which is nally discovered the virtue of the should proceed in Iraq. I remember going to require a surge of forces, not United Nations. That sounds like a bit when the distinguished chairman, Sen- a reduction of forces. They should not of a snide remark for me to stand here ator HAGEL, and I visited Iraq last Au- all be U.S. military forces. The rest of and say that the administration ‘‘fi- gust and we sat with Ambassador the world has to get in on the deal, nally discovered.’’ But literally, I say Bremer. My friend may remember my preferably with NATO and other for- ‘‘finally,’’ because this administration looking at Ambassador Bremer in the eign troops. ran for office and came to office ex- only room in that whole facility that We need civil affairs experts from our pressing verbally, in writing and in had air-conditioning and saying: Mr. allies, and more special forces and in- their actions—it would be extreme to Ambassador, I want to make it clear to telligence assets from America. We

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7353 have to provide, as called for in UN Se- coming out of and killing my guys and The U.N. factfinding team: curity Council Resolution 1546, a spe- women. He said, Do you know what I . . . identified . . . massive human rights cial brigade, ideally from NATO, to need? I need a better mix of troops— violations in Darfur, perpetrated by the Gov- protect the U.N. mission in Iraq, whose not better troops but a better mix of ernment of Sudan and its proxy militia, presence is critical for successful elec- troops and capability. He said there is which may constitute war crimes and/or tions. about $450 million worth of projects crimes against humanity. I know the Presiding Officer knows that he has agreed and laid on, in Sadr I believe it is genocide. this but maybe not all of our col- City. The violations reported by the U.N. leagues have not focused on this: Thou- This is a commander who can shoot include the targeting of civilians dur- sands of polling places are going to straight and kill. This is a serious guy. ing military strikes, the widespread have to open up. There are going to be He said: You help me clean up the rape of women and girls, destruction of U.N. people going into villages and sewer, I will clean up Sadr City and I homes, food stores, livestock, crops going into towns throughout Iraq, over will get us peace in that area. . . . the razing of villages, forced dis- the next 6 months, to set up for the We have a lot of needs. The U.N. reso- placements, and disappearances. first election. That is going to be dan- lution, in my view, signs on the inter- The administration has responded gerous business. You have Zarqawi and national community. Now it is time for with humanitarian aid and raised the others announcing that they are going them to sign up to take on some of issue of Darfur repeatedly in Khar- to try to kill not only the interim gov- these responsibilities. toum, and the President told us this The other thing we have to do, in ernment, but anybody who participates morning at breakfast that he raised it which Senator Danforth is going to in making this work. So we need to as- at the G–8 meeting as well. The U.N. have to play a major part, is insist that sent teams out to investigate. These sist the U.N. in doing its job—which is other countries follow through on their essential for our ultimate exit strat- are all important steps, but they are financial pledges for more assistance, not enough. The international commu- egy—which is to support a secure Iraqi and demand that they provide signifi- government—secure within its borders, nity must condemn Khartoum’s ac- cant debt relief. As a matter of fact, as tions unequivocally. It must insist that not a threat to its neighbors, and not my colleague brought up in a very im- harboring weapons of mass destruction Khartoum stop attacks on civilians by portant meeting this morning, we have government troops and militia, and or terrorists. to get money in there quickly. We How do we get from here to there? provide unfettered access to Darfur for can’t wait to begin these major humanitarian workers. Jack, Senator Danforth, is going to projects. We voted for about $18 billion have his hands full. We have to deploy I will soon introduce legislation that for Iraq to rebuild it. We have spent a our U.N. Representative, I hope, will an army of technical experts, primarily pittance of that. It has not been spent. from other countries, to help Iraq run push for in a U.N. Security Council res- None of it has happened. Less than a olution which reimposes sanctions on its government, and deliver essential half billion dollars, less than $500 mil- Khartoum if the attacks in Darfur do services like electricity, water, and lion of the $18 billion we appropriated, not stop. This action may not resolve sanitation. By the way, I am not just has been spent on projects. That is the situation, but it will help. Senator talking about the major projects. The tragic. That is not particularly good Danforth knows more about this crisis Russians pulled back from what management, in my view. seemed to them a pretty good contract, Furthermore, Senator Danforth will than I do, and do most of us in this a contract to go out there and build have to bring other Security Council place. I hope he will pursue such a reso- electrical power capacity. Their folks members together to develop a viable lution as one of his first actions as Am- were getting shot and killed, so they U.N. strategy for dealing with this bassador to the United Nations. pulled back. great tragedy that is occurring in west- Congress has to do its part. The But there are thousands of little ern Sudan. If our U.N. Ambassador United States should bring real money projects that are going to determine doesn’t take the lead in the Security to the table to respond to the crisis, whether we succeed or fail in Iraq. One Council then, in my view, little is rather than empty promises that the of the most impressive commanders I going to happen. money is on the way. I am working on have met, and I spent a couple of hours Senator Danforth was called to get an amendment to the Defense Depart- with him in a briefing—is the Com- involved, and he did a brilliant job in ment appropriations bill that would mander of the First Cavalry, an incred- negotiating the north/south crisis in provide money for Darfur which Mr. ibly proud unit. the Sudan. Over the past several years Natsios pledged earlier this month the He said to all of us: Senators, look, I he has worked very hard as a special United States will provide. But bilat- leave my tanks back in America. My envoy to support the peace process be- eral action by the United States is not tank drivers are now infantrymen. My tween the Government of Khartoum enough. We need our international infantrymen I had associated with this and the Sudanese People’s Liberation partners to assist in pursuing Khar- are now engineers. Movement. toum to stop the terror campaign in On his big screen during this briefing With the signing of the last three Darfur. he showed us Humvees. He has Sadr protocols on May 26, that peace process There are many other pressing issues City as his responsibility. He showed is on the verge of a success and it is facing the United Nations in New York. Humvees going through sewage lit- truly a significant achievement for the We have a lot of diplomatic work to do erally up to their hubcaps. President and for Senator Danforth. to repair relations. We have a new There is a company out in California But the impact of that agreement has team at the top in Jack Danforth and, that has done a remarkable job. It has almost completely been undermined by assuming she is also confirmed, his created overlays for a number of the horrific attacks on the civilians in deputy, Anne Patterson. But I think things, such as utilities, that you Darfur by the Government of Sudan the President has chosen very well. would think were disparate and had and its allied militias. These attacks By himself, Jack Danforth cannot re- nothing to do with one another. The have precipitated what the U.N. and pair relations between the United overlays show where the greatest phys- U.S. officials call the worst humani- States and other nations at the U.N. ical needs are, in terms of pollution tarian crisis in the world today. But he said in the confirmation hear- and water problems, for example. Then We have already witnessed ethnic ing that the reason he finally took the the company overlaid, on top of that cleansing on a massive scale. Already job that he initially didn’t want to grid, a diagram of where the most as many as 30,000 people have been take is that he saw that as his mission, fighters are coming from, and where killed. Mr. Natsios, the administrator the single most important thing he the most terror is coming from. of the Agency for International Devel- could do. A recognition as to how im- This commander of the First Cavalry opment, stated 3 weeks ago: ‘‘Under op- portant that belief is, is in and of itself said: Take a look. In the places where timal conditions, we could see as many an important message to be sent we have gone in and done relatively as 320,000 people die’’ in Darfur by the around the world. small projects, such as getting potable end of the year as a result of this vio- Jack Danforth is the right person at water to homes, I don’t have people lence, disease, and famine. the right moment to help repair the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 breach, if the administration is com- said goodbye to President Reagan dur- I yield the floor. mitted to do so. And I am confident ing his memorial service. Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, it is with Jack’s leadership they will be able He is, in short, a considerate man with a deep sense of honor and privi- to do so. with character, diligence, and whose lege that I speak today in support of In closing, I would like to extend my abilities qualify him to represent our the nomination of one of our former gratitude to Jack Danforth for agree- Nation. The Senate will support him colleagues, John C. Danforth, to serve ing to take on this difficult assign- unanimously and without opposition. as the U.S. Ambassador to the United ment. I thank his wife Sally for sup- As Senator BIDEN said, he is going to Nations. porting him. I know I speak for all of have a very difficult job. The United While I served in the Congress for my colleagues on this side of the aisle Nations is not an easy place. We are many years with Jack Danforth, our and, I suspect, although I wouldn’t pre- engaged in a war on terrorism. I want friendship was forged long before we ar- sume, the entire Senate. I speak for all to say that, in my judgment, the rived in Washington. Dating back to us when I say, Thank you, Godspeed, United Nations has never really come the late 1960s, he and I served our re- count on us. I know you can count on to grips with the danger we are fight- spective States as attorneys general: the chairman of this committee, Sen- ing. That will certainly be one of Sen- no small task given the turbulent ator LUGAR, and me to do all we can to ator Danforth’s tasks. times in which we were living. Jack help you make your mission at the One of the reasons this transnational and I, along with a few of our other at- United Nations workable and doable. movement of thugs we are now con- torneys general whose names are famil- I yield the floor. fronting grew to be as powerful as it iar—Slade Gorton and Warren Rud- Mr. LUGAR. Madam President, I became is because of the neglect of the man—banded together to find common would like to yield time to the distin- international community and the solutions to problems that our States guished Senator from Missouri, Sen- United Nations. Policies of appease- were facing. Whether it was the threat ator TALENT. I yield as much time as ment do not work with this group of of rampant development or the upsurge he might require. people. I am not certain the United Na- in illegal drug use, these problems had The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tions realizes that. the potential to overwhelm our indi- ator from Missouri. I harken back to the end 2002 and the vidual States. However, by working to- Mr. TALENT. Madam President, I speech Prime Minister Blair gave to gether through the National Associa- thank my friend from Indiana. I cer- the Parliament, which I had an oppor- tion of Attorneys General, we made it tainly want to associate myself with tunity to watch, about negotiations through those tough times and I be- the remarks made on this floor on be- within the United Nations about trying lieve our States were better served for half of Senator Danforth. I know they to deal with the threat against rep- those relationships we forged. have been uniformly, without excep- resentative freedom by Saddam Hus- Little did we know back then that tion, complimentary to him—not in a sein. Prime Minister Blair made the years later, we would all be rep- typical way we as matter of gesture point then that after years and years resenting our States in this great may compliment public figures, but and years of negotiations of contain- Chamber, which Senator Danforth did these were remarks by people who ment, of watching him violate the obli- with distinction from 1976 to 1995. I re- member working with Jack Danforth knew and who have known and who gations he had made after we defeated on the Civil Rights Act of 1991, where have worked with Jack Danforth for him in 1991, after a long record of ag- his leadership was vital to passing that years and years and know him to be a gression toward his neighbors, the use very important legislation. Through tremendous public servant of deep in- of weapons of mass destruction, decep- the course of a summer of seemingly tegrity, thoughtfulness, and courage. tion, and the United States and Great endless meetings, discussions and nego- I am proud to say that he hails from Britain asked for one more resolution tiations with leaders of the contending the great State of Missouri. President demanding that he show he had dis- factions, Jack Danforth was able to Bush has simply selected a great man armed, with a threat of force if he bring together support for a bill that for this post. When he called me and failed to comply. That was blocked in guaranteed equal opportunity in the told me about it, I told him I was the United Nations to which Jack Dan- work place for all Americans. I stood thrilled. I could not think of a more forth is going to be an Ambassador. with Senator Danforth through the en- qualified person to represent the The United Nations is, in my judg- tire process in 1991, and to this day re- United States at the United Nations. ment, important in reconstructing main awed by his ability to seek com- Like most of us who have been Iraq. But it is important that the promise, work in a bipartisan fashion around politics and government, I have United Nations understand the threat and find common ground. known Senator Danforth and his wife we are confronting. I was sad when Jack left the Senate, Sally for many years. He served his After Saddam was removed and the but his departure did not bring an end country and the people of Missouri United Nations came to assist with hu- to his hard work. In a move that I be- with dignity and distinction. It is ap- manitarian reconstruction, their head- lieve speaks volumes about his char- propriate to take a moment to place on quarters was attacked by the terror- acter, he was selected by Attorney the RECORD again his background and ists. It was a terrible tragedy. While on General Janet Reno to head the inves- his credentials. one level you can understand it, on an- tigation of the FBI’s role in the Waco, He served two terms as the attorney other level it was unfortunate that TX, tragedy. And in what was undoubt- general of Missouri; three terms in the they lowered the flag and left. But that edly one of his toughest assignments, U.S. Senate; handled, as Senator BIDEN is what the United Nations did. The Jack was named Envoy for Peace in said, the difficult task of trying to terrorists took that as a sign of weak- Sudan by President George Bush in bring peace to the Sudan, the difficult ness. September 2001. and delicate task of investigating the Senator Danforth is going to rep- All of his life experience leaves Sen- tragedy that occurred at Waco and resent us in an organization which is ator Danforth amply qualified to rep- emerged from that job, which could highly bureaucratic, which is troubled resent our country in the United Na- very easily have led to censure and dis- by its own Food-for-Oil scandal, and tions, whose role in the world is so approval from this town because it was whose resolve in the face of terrorism critical right now. a very controversial type investiga- has been questionable in the past. I But perhaps there is one more item tion, with plaudits from everyone who know he will do a great job of rep- on his resume that should be men- recognized the thoroughness, the effec- resenting American interests. I believe tioned. As we all witnessed at the re- tiveness, and the fairness of that inves- he can help us draw close again to our cent funeral of President Ronald tigation. traditional allies. He is the kind of per- Reagan, Jack is also an Episcopal min- He knows the importance of biparti- son who knows how to be gracious and ister. sanship. We have seen that from the courageous at the same time. As I sat in the National Cathedral comments on this floor today. Most re- I wish him well. He certainly has my and listened to the Reverend Danforth cently the Nation appreciated his elo- support. I know the Senate will sup- deliver the homily on that day, I re- quence and his thoughtfulness as he port him unanimously as well. membered what great admiration I had

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Mr. Presi- Second Circuit Court of Appeals. onstrated that he is a man of great dip- dent, each of us, as Americans, is fortu- Vermont has been proud to provide lomatic skill who has always put the nate that our colleague will once again to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals needs of his nation first. he is well suit- be by our side in this critical public a line of excellent judges to serve on ed to be our ambassador to the United role. that bench. That is a prestigious Nations. I wish our dear friend all the best in bench. I have the utmost faith that Thank you. his important new post. Peter will continue this line of excel- Mr. WARNER. I rise today in support Mr. LUGAR. Madam President, I am lence during his service. of the nomination of former Senator advised there are no other Senators I am a bit melancholy, though, as James Danforth to be U.S. Ambassador here wishing to speak on the nomina- Peter will be filling the seat opened by to the United Nations. I can think of tions. I am authorized to yield back the passing of my close friend, the late no person better qualified to fill this time on both sides of the aisle. Fred Parker. Judge Parker left some critical position during the war on ter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time big shoes to fill, both literally and figu- rorism. is yielded. ratively, but Peter is the ideal can- Senator Danforth is a true states- The question is, Will the Senate ad- didate to accomplish this task. man, and is one of my closest friends vise and consent to the nominations of Peter will bring a proper judicial over my 26 years of service in this John C. Danforth to be Representative temperament, strong values, and an ex- Chamber. During this time in the Sen- of the United States of America to the ceptional judgment to the Second Cir- ate, our friend was a valued colleague General Assembly, to be Representa- cuit Court of Appeals. I believe these and an even more valuable servant of tive with the rank and status of Am- all come naturally to Peter through his the people of Missouri. He was first bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- upbringing in Vermont. I know Peter elected in 1976, 2 years before I came to potentiary, and Representative to the will serve in the Vermont tradition of the Senate, and served 18 years in this Security Council of the United Na- prudence and fairness. body. The fact that he was elected to tions, en bloc? I recommend that my colleagues sup- three consecutive 6-year terms from The nominations were confirmed, en port his nomination. the ‘‘Show Me’’ State of Missouri illus- bloc. Mr. President, I yield the floor and trates his remarkable wisdom and his Mr. LUGAR. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. ability to listen to his constituents in move to reconsider the vote, and I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The deciding important issues of the day. move to lay that motion on the table. clerk will call the roll. After leaving the Senate, our col- The motion to lay on the table was The legislative clerk proceeded to league remained in service to his coun- agreed to. call the roll. try, chairing a committee that re- Mr. LUGAR. I thank the Chair. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask viewed the Federal response to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The unanimous consent that the order for Branch Davidian activity in Waco, TX. President will be immediately notified the quorum call be rescinded. More recently, Senator Danforth of the Senate’s action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without served as special envoy to the Sudan— f objection, it is so ordered. an area of the world experiencing a LEGISLATIVE SESSION f particularly difficult and tragic hu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under manitarian situation. In this capacity, NOMINATION OF JACK DANFORTH the previous order, the Senate will re- he continued to demonstrate the com- AND THE CRISIS IN SUDAN turn to legislative session. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I know we passion and goodwill that we became so Mr. LUGAR. Madam President, I sug- will be moving to other business in a familiar with in this body. gest the absence of a quorum. few minutes. We have completed voting Senator Danforth left the Senate to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on Senator Danforth’s nomination, but answer a calling to the Episcopal clerk will call the roll. priesthood. Even while he served The assistant legislative clerk pro- I wanted to come to the floor and among us in the Senate, our colleague ceeded to call the roll. speak to that nomination. volunteered on occasion as a pastor at Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I ask Senator Danforth has had a long and the National Cathedral, where my own unanimous consent that the order for distinguished career in the Senate, and uncle served as rector in St. Albans the quorum call be rescinded. he has served this Nation capably, Parish nearly three-quarters of a cen- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. EN- ably, and nobly since the time of that tury ago. I was baptized and confirmed SIGN). Without objection, it is so or- service. In particular, as has been men- there on the Cathedral close, and was dered. tioned over the course of the morning, married at a chapel of that Cathedral Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I ask he has served as President Bush’s just this past year. Senator Danforth unanimous consent that I be allowed to envoy to Sudan and has worked tire- and I not only were close friends; we speak for 5 minutes as in morning busi- lessly to bring peace to that war-torn shared a special bond of affection for ness. nation. that great Cathedral, which played The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I focus on the Sudan because it is a such an important role in both of our objection, it is so ordered. country on a continent that means a lot to me personally. I was in the lives. f And most recently, our good friend Sudan in September. I was there the did such a magnificent job officiating NOMINATION OF PETER W. HALL year before that and the year before in that same Cathedral at the funeral Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, in a that and the year before that. I have of President Ronald Reagan. Hearing few minutes, we will be considering the been to Sudan many times and spent our colleague’s voice at that historic nomination of my good friend, Peter W. most of my time in the south of Sudan, and difficult occasion gave comfort to Hall, for a seat on the U.S. Second Cir- a war-torn nation with 2 million people each of us who were humbled to attend cuit Court of Appeals. who have died and 5 million people dis- that ceremony. He did us proud: and we Peter will come to the Second Circuit placed by an ongoing, still long-term expected no less. with an extensive and wide knowledge civil war. I say ‘‘ongoing still,’’ and I Now our dear colleague opens the of the law. In addition, this nomination say that with the qualification that be- next chapter of his exemplary career in comes with the strong support of a cause of Senator Danforth’s commit- public service. In these most difficult large bipartisan group of Vermonters. ment, his noble service, we are much

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We are much closer to ending about 6.5 million people in Sudan, and in Nyala last Saturday and Sunday, that terrible conflict of the civil war as many as 2.2 million people have been and a third flight was scheduled to land that has been ongoing now for over two directly affected by this crisis. More yesterday. decades than we were before Senator than 1 million people have become dis- Since February of last year, USAID Danforth became involved. placed. has done other things. It has dis- On June 11, the United Nations Secu- That is such a dry word. What does patched plastic sheeting to build shel- rity Council endorsed the peace process ‘‘displaced’’ mean? It means they had a ters for more than 160,000 people. It has and committed to taking those steps home, and they had to leave that home provided 117,000 blankets, 2 water puri- outlined to assist the parties in imple- and struggle to make their way in fication systems. The administration menting a final comprehensive peace other regions, not having their occupa- has provided 87,000 metric tons of food. package once the agreement itself is tion, their job, their land they tilled The administration has devoted consid- reached, and that is real progress. before. This is 1 million people. erable resources and committed a great During my trips to Sudan, I had the Mr. President, 158,000 people have deal of political capital to assisting the opportunity to not go as a U.S. Sen- fled to neighboring Chad, and more southern Sudanese. ator—in fact, I have never been in the than 30,000 have lost their lives. President Bush has played an active country as an official U.S. Senator— The World Health Organization re- role in the peace process. We have en- but as part of a medical mission group cently reported an alarming reemer- gaged the United Nations and will con- where I have had the opportunity to gence of polio in Darfur, a disease that tinue to do so, to pressure Khartoum interact with the Sudanese people from has not been seen in years. Should into ending its support for the militias many different tribes in the south of polio get a foothold there this autumn, in Darfur, to assist in the delivery of Sudan. the polio high season will see thou- aid, and to rally the international com- I have had the opportunity and the sands of children who could be struck, munity to come to Sudan’s assistance. blessing—blessing for me because of and that means struck with paralysis It is our responsibility. We must do it. the understanding it gives me—to have or even worse. In closing, I do commend Senator treated patients with war injuries. In At this point in time, we need to Danforth for all of his work to help the fact, even in late August, early Sep- make sure—and it is our responsi- people of Sudan. It has been tireless. It tember of this year, I treated a patient bility—that Khartoum understands has been bold. He has done a superb job who suffered a gunshot wound to the there cannot be peace in the south at in the Senate and in all of his years of upper part of his leg. I treated that in- the same time they have an ongoing public service, especially in Sudan. I jury. And the time before that, I treat- war—many people have used the word am delighted he has accepted and that ed a patient who stepped on a land- ‘‘genocide’’—in the west, which is we have approved his position at the mine. There are still landmines where the Darfur region is. War any- United Nations. He is a great friend to throughout southern Sudan. We are where in Sudan will lead to war every- us in the Senate and a great friend to making real progress on that issue. where. the United States of America. But today, as the Sudan works to- Khartoum agreed to a cease-fire on I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- ward a settlement, with the progress April 11. The cease-fire was renewed on sence of a quorum. that has been made, we face a growing May 22. This agreement committed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The humanitarian emergency that was not Khartoum to disbanding the Jingaweit clerk will call the roll. thought about a year ago at all, and militias. The assistant bill clerk proceeded to even today we are struggling to put the The agreement included a protocol call the roll. spotlight on and the purpose on—and it binding Khartoum to allow humani- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask is not entirely a separate issue, but it tarian access. Jingaweit militias con- unanimous consent that the order for is a separate issue from the traditional tinue to ravage the countryside while the quorum call be rescinded. thought about civil war: north versus aid workers are turned away. Until we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without south, black versus white, or Muslim get aid workers in to deliver aid, to objection, it is so ordered. versus Christian, all the ways people shine the spotlight, to report back on f have thought about a civil war in the the travesty, I see no end to this prob- past. This crisis is a relatively new lem, and that is where the inter- DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS one. It is the direct result of the ac- national community must step up. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I am tions taken by the government in Khartoum claims to have lifted trav- happy that the two leaders are in the Khartoum and their proxies, the gov- el restrictions but, at the same time, Chamber because I wish to make an an- ernment-supported militias against the Khartoum still places obstacles to the nouncement to the Senate. Fur, Zaghawa, and the Masaalit peo- delivery of aid. That aid, I am con- Previously, I had stated I did not ples of Darfur. Members of this body vinced, will flow if those channels are think it would be possible for me to have spoken to this issue over the last opened. make the commitment that when the several days. We need to speak a lot Khartoum places difficulties on ob- Defense appropriations bill goes to con- more about this crisis. taining visas for relief personnel. Khar- ference this year it would not come Government-sponsored militias sys- toum restricts the movement of relief back with the provisions in the House- tematically attack African Muslim vil- workers within Darfur. Khartoum passed bill pertaining to the debt ceil- lages but leave Arab Muslim villages places obstacles to clearing relief sup- ing. I have had a series of conversa- untouched. Government planes—and plies through customs. Khartoum tions through the evening last night these planes are Antinov planes. I do interferes with relief workers seeking and this morning and I now believe I not know how many there are, but they to protect civilians from harm. can commit that when we come back are government-sponsored, govern- Khartoum’s actions simply cannot be from this conference we will not bring ment-owned planes that historically tolerated. Khartoum’s actions will not back a bill that contains the provisions have bombed indiscriminately in the be tolerated. The United States must that were in the House-passed bill per- south. In fact, they have bombed the respond. The world community must taining to the debt ceiling issues that very church and hospital in southern respond. We should continue to pres- we must face sometime this year. Sudan where I go each year. sure Khartoum to see that the govern- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The These same planes seem to be bomb- ment will find itself increasingly iso- Democratic leader. ing indiscriminately in this Darfur re- lated in the world community if it con- Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I com- gion, and these are government-owned tinues to block the delivery of aid and pliment the distinguished chairman of

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I steadfastly refused to include duly delay the distinguished chairman, and the subcommittee for their ex- such language in the conference report. let me also thank our ranking member traordinary efforts to move this appro- Instead, the Senate took up, debated, of that subcommittee, Mr. INOUYE. I priations process along. They, more and passed a freestanding bill to in- thank again Senator STEVENS. He has than anybody, understand how critical crease the debt limit. The House then been a great chairman of that com- it is that we move these appropriations voted to approve the measure with a mittee, and he has always been fair bills forward. The debt limit would one-vote margin. That is the respon- with me. So once this bill is brought up have been extremely counterproductive sible way to increase the debt limit. We before the Senate—and it will be up be- and would have prevented us from com- owe this to the American public. We fore the Senate very soon, within the pleting our work. should not cloak the debt increase in next few minutes—I shall do every- With the assurances given by the the camouflage uniform of a Defense thing I can to help to get action on this manager and our chairman, I am pre- appropriations bill. bill today. pared to commit to him that we will do So I thank Senator FRIST and Sen- But let me say to the Senate and to all we can to finish our work on this ator STEVENS for making a commit- the Senate leaders and to the Repub- bill today. I believe we can finish it ment today that the Defense appropria- lican leaders in the House, this matter today. I would anticipate some amend- tions conference report will not include of extending and increasing the debt ments, but there is no reason why, an increase in the statutory debt limit. limit is a matter which should be given what he has just committed in The Senate should vote on this issue on brought before the American people. It terms of the conference, that we can- a freestanding bill. should be debated; it should be voted not finish this today and look forward I would like to ask the distinguished upon. I shall do my best to see to it, if to other bills as soon as we come back chairman of the Appropriations Com- it is on any appropriations bill or any after the Fourth of July recess. mittee—I had hoped the leader would other bill, that we get a freestanding I thank him for that commitment be here so I could ask him—is he mak- vote, and we are going to try to debate and pledge my support and partnership ing a commitment and is the leader this issue. The American people are en- in working with him and our ranking making a commitment that when the titled to hear the debate on this bill. member today to complete our work on Senate considers the debt limit in- When I came to the Congress almost time. crease it will be on a freestanding bill 52 years ago, they did not sneak the Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, does and that it will not come to the Senate debt limit into an appropriations bill the Senator from West Virginia wish to on any other appropriations conference as the attempt might have been made be recognized? I will be happy to yield here but for the good judgment of Sen- to him. report or in any other unrelated con- Mr. BYRD. Yes. I thank the distin- ference report? Can the committee ator STEVENS and Senator FRIST. They guished chairman. chairman make that commitment? didn’t sneak it into the bill. The Re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, who publicans controlled the House when I ator from West Virginia. has the floor? first came to the House of Representa- Mr. BYRD. First of all, he is my The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. GRA- tives. They didn’t do a thing like that. friend and nothing as far as I am con- HAM of South Carolina). The Senator They laid everything on the table and cerned will ever mar that friendship, from West Virginia has the floor. they debated it. I hope we will get back but I have to say that my blood boiled Mr. STEVENS. I will be back to an- to that point of debating the debt limit last Monday evening when I learned swer that when I get the floor. so the House Republicans will not be that the House Republican leadership, Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I yield the let off the hook. They have a responsi- with the support of Senate Republican floor. bility to the American people to lay it leaders, I believe, had decided to put a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on the table and to debate it. placeholder amendment into the De- ator from Alaska. I thank the distinguished Senator fense appropriations bill that could be Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I will from Alaska, the chairman of the Ap- used in conference to increase the $7.4 respond to my friend from West Vir- propriations Committee, for yielding trillion statutory debt limit perhaps to ginia by saying the so-called Gephardt to me. I do not object. I remove my res- a level of $8.1 trillion, the level needed rule is not within the control of this ervation. for 2005. That placeholder language Senator, nor the leaders. If the House Mr. STEVENS. I thank the Senator meant that the House and the Senate chooses to take up the Gephardt rule and renew my request. conferees would be free to slip in lan- and use it as it was used several times The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without guage to increase the statutory debt before, including, I believe, by Senator objection, it is so ordered. limit by an untold amount, maybe $690 Mitchell when he was the leader, then The clerk will report. billion, maybe more, without either that will be an issue that others will The senior assistant bill clerk read as body of Congress ever having to vote in have to pursue. I am not in a position follows: public on the matter. to make that commitment, and I do A bill (H.R. 4613) making appropriations This is a tough vote. I can under- not think the leader is in a position to for the Department of Defense for the fiscal stand how the Republican leadership in make that commitment. year ending September 30, 2005, and for other the House, the Senate, and downtown, I do want to proceed with the bill and purposes. the White House, would like to see that I would hope my friend would accept Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- limit slipped into this bill in con- that as being the position we are in sent all after the enacting clause be ference. now. I am in the position to make the stricken, the text of Calendar No. 593, Again, the chairman of this com- commitment I have made with regard S. 2559, the Senate committee-reported mittee has steadfastly shown great to this bill. I hope we can proceed on bill, be inserted in the RECORD in lieu knowledge and great determination in this bill. thereof, and that bill, as amended, be his efforts to bring forth to the Senate f considered as original text for the pur- for its consideration all 13 appropria- pose of further amendment, provided tions bills. That has been tough for DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE no points of order be waived by reason him. I thank him for his commitment APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 of this agreement. with respect to the Defense appropria- Mr. STEVENS. I now ask unanimous The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there tions bill and the conference report consent that the Senate proceed to the objection? Without objection, it is so which will be coming along. I thank consideration of Calendar No. 594, H.R. ordered. him for that. He is a legislator in the 4613, the Defense Appropriations Com- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I just true sense of the word. mittee bill. filed this report. It is the report that

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I can assure the right to object, and I do not object, The measure we present is consistent my colleagues in the Senate, as I as- but I say this so the Republican leader- with both the objectives of the admin- sure my chairman, that I will do my ship in the House, in particular, under- istration and the Senate National De- very best to see that his decision is stands that sneaking the debt limit in fense authorization bill for 2005, which carried out. an appropriations bill is not going to we passed last evening. This bill provides $383.8 billion in new get by. We sought to recommend a balanced discretionary budget authority, con- I thank the Senator. I no longer re- approach, and we do recommend a bal- sistent with the subcommittee’s tar- serve. anced bill to the Senate. We believe it get, and another $25 billion in emer- Mr. STEVENS. I am happy to yield addresses the key requirements for gency budget authority to cover a por- to the Senator from Nevada. readiness, quality of life, and trans- tion of the anticipated costs for the on- Mr. REID. Mr. President, through the formation of our total force. It honors going wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chair to the distinguished chairman of the commitment we have to our Armed The bill provides the necessary funds the committee, we have come so far in Forces. It helps ensure that they will to support our men and women in uni- the last 12 hours. It would not have continue to have first-rate training, form and their families—to include our happened but for the Senator from modernized equipment and quality in- Guard and Reserves. It recommends Alaska and his advocacy, which is un- frastructure, and maintain their qual- funding for a 3.5 percent pay raise for paralleled. His advocacy is in a cat- ity of life. It fully funds key readiness all service members and a 20,000 in- egory all its own. The working rela- programs critical to the global war on crease in army end strength as author- tionship that the Senator has with terrorism. It makes continued progress ized by the Senate. Senator INOUYE, of course, is legend. in supporting our military personnel The bill supports the critical mod- We look forward to doing what the and their families. ernization programs requested by the Democratic leader said and finish this Key initiatives included in this bill Defense Department including the bill today. are these: First, an average military Navy’s DDX Destroyer, the Army’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- pay increase of 3.5 percent and full Stryker vehicles and the Air Force’s F– ator from Alaska. funding for benefit and medical pro- 22 fighter. It scales back those pro- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I am grams; additional funding to pay for grams that DoD is trying to advance pleased to present this report and this the increase of 20,000 to our Army end before the technology is mature and bill to the Senate today. It reflects the strength and TRICARE for Guard and those that are experiencing delays or bipartisan approach that my cochair- Reserves. Both of these initiatives were technical problems. man, Senator INOUYE, and I have al- included in the Senate version of the The bill increases spending on re- ways maintained regarding the Depart- 2005 Defense authorization bill, and search and development by nearly $1 ment of Defense. It is a pleasure to this bill funds both programs: For the billion with significant growth in med- work with him and other members of Army, $3 billion for their ongoing ical programs, particularly those that the committee. I thank our distin- transformation initiative, the future directly impact warfighters in the cur- guished ranking member and former combat system, and the Stryker Bri- rent conflict. These include increased chairman, the Senator from West Vir- gade combat teams; for the Navy, $10.2 spending on amputee care, new tech- ginia, for his cooperation in helping us billion for shipbuilding, providing addi- nology bandages, and leishmaniasis. to get to the point we are now. tional funding for the DD(X) destroyer Health care programs are fully fund- This bill was reported out of our full and the Marine Corps’ amphibious as- ed in this measure. In addition, the Appropriations Committee on June 22 sault ship, LHA(R); for the Air Force, committee recommends increases for by a unanimous vote of 29 members. No full funding for the acquisition of 14 C– Walter Reed, Madigan, Tripler, and member voted against it. As we debate 17 aircraft and 24 F–22 Raptor aircraft; other military hospitals and research this bill today there are thousands of $10.2 billion is included for missile de- facilities. men and women in uniform deployed fense programs. The Committee has made a signifi- In light of the contributions of the and serving our country in over 120 cant effort to see that this bill is con- Guard and Reserve, this bill adds $500 countries and throughout these United sistent with the decisions which have million in nondesignated equipment States. Their bravery and dedication to been made by the Senate on the De- funding for modernization shortfall. our country is extraordinary. Their Again, I thank my cochairman Sen- fense authorization bill. Many of my sacrifices must not go unrecognized. colleagues’ amendments that have ator INOUYE for support, and for the They must be recognized here today. support of the whole committee and been adopted on the floor receive fund- Each year, the Department of De- the invaluable counsel we have re- ing in this bill, such as the end fense faces the critical challenge of ceived on this bill. strength increase which I already ad- balancing the cost of maintaining high I yield for any statements he may dressed. The committee has also in- levels of readiness, being ready to re- wish to make. cluded enhanced Guard and Reserve spond to the call wherever and when- I point out the contingent reserve in benefits as authorized and other pro- ever it is necessary to defend the inter- this bill funds a 5-month period. We posals approved by the Senate. ests of this country. The costs associ- fully anticipate there will be a supple- This bill provides the support essen- ated with simultaneously and ade- mental again next year. We are talking tial for the coming year and also pro- quately investing in transforming our about the last quarter of this calendar vides $25 billion which DoD will require Department of Defense to be ready to year which is the first quarter of fiscal to cover its costs next fall and winter meet the threats of tomorrow are also year 2005 and an additional month be- for its on-going efforts in Iraq and Af- concomitant with this critical chal- yond that after we are back in session ghanistan. I am pleased to report to lenge of balancing the costs of main- and ready to receive the supplemental the Senate that the committee has taining high levels of readiness. for that, if necessary. very carefully earmarked the funding I believe the bill Senator INOUYE and Mr. President, we have a conflict be- for Iraq and Afghanistan to direct I present today reflects a prudent bal- cause of Senator INOUYE’s noon event, funding for the priorities of the mili- ance among these challenges. It rec- which I wish to also attend. It is my tary departments. We have also re- ommends $416.2 billion in budget au- hope we will be back on the floor and stricted the authorities sought by the thority for the Department of Defense, start considering amendments at 2 p.m. administration to ensure proper con- including $25 billion of contingent today. gressional oversight of executive ac- emergency funding for costs associated Does the Senator wish to comment? tions. with operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I fully In recent years, the executive Branch and the war on terror. This amount is support the measure before us. I would has often argued that, as Commander

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He has strong support not best trial judges we have had. guarded its responsibilities and expects only of Governor Douglas but the en- Peter Hall, showing the wisdom he that the Defense Department will rec- tire Vermont delegation. I commend has demonstrated, stayed in Vermont ognize the constitutional authority of both the Republican and Democratic from that day forth. His career and the the Congress to determine how funding leadership for working out an accom- exemplary way he served the U.S. Gov- will be utilized in executing this budg- modation that makes it possible to ernment in the law are admirable. et. We fully expect that the Defense vote on his nomination. After he completed his clerkship with Department will only fund activities By tradition, there is a Vermont seat Judge Coffrin, he joined the U.S. attor- that have been approved by the Con- on the Second Circuit. It is currently ney’s office in Vermont. He was a Fed- gress, and in no case will funding be vacant. The reason it is vacant is be- eral prosecutor the next 18 years. He used to support programs which have cause of the sudden and tragic death of rose to the position of first assistant, been rejected by the legislative branch. the last judge to hold the seat, the late later being named U.S. Attorney. Dur- I am pleased to have worked with my Fred Parker. Judge Parker was ap- ing those years, he has gained invalu- good friend, our Chairman, Senator pointed to the U.S. District Court for able trial experience so beneficial for STEVENS on crafting this legislation. It Vermont in 1990 by the first President any judge. He learned about Federal is a very good bill and I would encour- Bush. That was done on the strong rec- criminal law. age all my colleagues to support it. ommendation of Senator JEFFORDS and I was a prosecutor, so of course I al- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, does with my support. He was a well-known ways have a soft spot for someone who the Senator wish the floor? Republican in Vermont, and he served served as a prosecutor. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I will not as the deputy attorney general for the His resume is not limited to Govern- take the floor if the Senator from Alas- State of Vermont. ment service. In 1986, he began a 15- ka has more to say. I was going to After distinguished service on the year career in the private practice of speak about one of the nominations District Court bench, he was appointed law, focusing on civil practice, with a which is coming up this afternoon. by President Clinton to the Second Cir- particular emphasis on mediation, Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, it is cuit with the strong support of Senator showing a talent for that. He also used my understanding there will be other JEFFORDS. President Clinton knew that his time during that period to serve the matters considered. Fred Parker was a well-known Repub- bar. He provided ethics training to I ask unanimous consent that our lican, but he also knew of his qualifica- Vermont State prosecutors. He held bill be set aside until the hour of 2 p.m. tions and of the high esteem in which the office of president of the Vermont The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there he was held in Vermont, and so he Bar Association, and in that office as objection? nominated Judge Parker to the Second former prosecutor, advocated for fund- Without objection, it is so ordered. Circuit, and he was confirmed by the ing for public defenders for equal ac- The Senator from Vermont. Senate. cess to justice. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I thank I mention that because over the In the best sense of those who make the distinguished Senator from Alaska years Senator JEFFORDS and I—and be- the best judges, he found time for pro and the distinguished Senator from Ha- fore that Senator Stafford of Vermont bono work, getting involved in the waii. and I—have tried to keep partisan poli- Vermont family court system. He I am going to shortly speak for about tics out of the Judiciary. If you look at served as guardian ad litem for chil- 20 minutes on one of these nominees. the quality of the people we rec- dren caught up in disputes between First, if I might, I am going to ask that ommended, you will see we have actu- their parents. we go into a quorum call. It will be a ally been quite successful in doing In 2001, President Bush nominated matter of a minute or two. When we that. Fred Parker was such an exam- Peter Hall to be the U.S. Attorney for come out of the quorum call, I ask ple. He was a good man, a good lawyer, Vermont. His record in that office is unanimous consent that I be recog- and a good judge. We were in George- one all prosecutors should hope to nized to speak regarding the nomina- town Law School together. I knew him have, a tough but a fair prosecutor. I tion of Peter Hall. from that time. He was in the Marine supported Peter’s nomination to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Corps. I knew him from then until his U.S. Attorney’s office. I support him objection? untimely death last year. I knew him now. Without objection, it is so ordered. to be a man of integrity and intel- Lest there be any question, let us Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I suggest ligence. He served the courts and the have no misunderstanding about the absence of a quorum. people of Vermont with dedication and Peter’s party affiliation: He is a Repub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fairness, and we miss him. lican through and through. From 1986 clerk will call the roll. Peter Hall has big shoes to fill, but to 1993 he was variously a member of The assistant legislative clerk pro- both from what everyone knows about the town of Chittenden, Rutland Coun- ceeded to call the roll. him and from what I know personally ty, and State of Vermont Republican Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask in having worked with him, he is com- committees and a member of the Na- unanimous consent that the order for pletely up to the job. He did have a tional Republican Party. He has helped the quorum call be dispensed with. couple strikes against him. He had the run statewide Republican campaigns, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nerve to be born in one of those South- and was an elected Republican official objection, it is so ordered. ern States, Connecticut. He went all for 5 years, holding one of the most im- f the way even further south to North portant offices a citizen in Vermont Carolina for college, and then he at- can hold, a member of the Select Board NOMINATION OF PETER HALL tended law school in New York. But we of the Town of Chittenden. Inciden- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, we have decided to forgive him for those tally, Chittenden is named after the heated debates, and we have times missteps in his career because he came first Governor of Vermont, Thomas when we are happy and times when we to his senses as soon as he graduated Chittenden. He was recommended to are not here in the Senate. Today is a from law school, and then he moved to the President by Vermont’s Republican happy day. I am pleased that later I Vermont. He has been there long Governor. Governor Douglas noted in will be able to cast my vote in favor of enough to be considered a Vermonter. his letter of support to this nomina- Peter Hall for confirmation to the U.S. He clerked for the well-respected tion, that Peter is ‘‘a dedicated public Court of Appeals for the Second Cir- Judge Albert Coffrin of the U.S. Dis- servant, a strong leader and will be an cuit. I know this will be a nomination trict Court for the District of Vermont. asset to the Second Circuit.’’ that will be strongly supported on both We are a small State. When I first I ask consent the Governor’s letter sides of the aisle. started practicing law, it was in Judge be printed in the RECORD.

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LEAHY, will call his father, former President no doubt that she is well prepared to Ranking Democratic Member, U.S. Senate, Com- George Herbert Walker Bush, and say, join the Federal bench. A graduate of mittee on the Judiciary, Washington, DC. I beat your record for judicial con- Marquette University School of Law, DEAR SENATORS: I am writing to express Justice Sykes served as a law clerk to my strongest support for U.S. Attorney firmations. During the 4 full years of Peter Hall for appointment to the U.S. Court the 41st President’s administration, the Honorable Terrence T. Evans in the of Appeals, 2nd Circuit. former President Bush managed to Eastern District of Wisconsin. As a liti- Peter’s record of service of the people of have 192 judicial nominees confirmed gator in private practice, she special- Vermont is exemplary. As U.S. Attorney, he by the Senate. With today’s vote, the ized in civil litigation in State and has been a strong and effective leader in Senate will have confirmed, even be- Federal court. Vermont’s anti-terrorism effort. Peter has fore the year is over, 193 of President been a principal organizer in promoting ‘‘Op- Justice Sykes will bring almost 12 eration Safe Commerce,’’ an international George W. Bush’s judicial nominations. years of judicial experience to the Sev- That allows him to say he has had initiative aimed to track and monitor cargo enth Circuit. Since 1999, when she was more judges confirmed with bipartisan shipments that could be susceptible to ter- appointed by Governor Tommy Thomp- rorist attacks. cooperation by the Senate than Presi- In addition, Peter has been an active lead- dent Reagan did in his first term of of- son to fill a mid-term vacancy, she has er in promoting the President’s ‘‘Project fice, or his father did, or President served on the Wisconsin Supreme Safe Neighborhoods’’ initiative designed to Clinton in his last term of office. Court. She won election for a ten-year make our streets safer by taking guns out of I mention these statistics being of in- term on the court in 2000 with 65 per- the hands of convicted felons. cent of the vote. Judge Sykes appealed I unequivocally support Peter for the terest. judgeship. He is a dedicated public servant, a I am one lifelong Vermonter who is to so many of her State’s voters be- strong leader, and will be an asset to the 2nd very proud of another Vermonter, cause she is a careful, qualified jurist Circuit. Peter Hall. This is one of those things and not an activist. Sincerely, in our very special little State that Before coming to the Wisconsin Su- JAMES H. DOUGLAS, will bring everybody together across preme Court, Justice Sykes served as a Governor. the political spectrum. We have tried trial judge on the Milwaukee County Mr. LEAHY. Equally clear, however, not to tell Peter he does have to spend Circuit Court, winning election to a 6- is Peter’s commitment to the law, to some time in New York City each year term in 1992. Prior to her service fair judging, to leaving any partisan month because the Second Circuit sits as a State judge, Justice Sykes prac- label or interest at the courthouse there, but I think he will be able to door. Unless somebody knew his back- work a great deal of his time in ticed commercial litigation for 7 years ground, they would have no idea Vermont. Like me, that is one of the at one of Wisconsin’s most prestigious whether he is Republican or Democrat. best of all possible worlds. You can be law firms. She also clerked for Judge He is a committed officer of the court, home on weekends. Evans, district judge for the Eastern totally fair to both sides. In fact, he is I understand from the leadership we District of Wisconsin after her gradua- the type of nominee every President will vote on this and another judicial tion from Marquette University Law should send up. I wish we would see nomination later this afternoon. School. more like him. He is universally re- Although I know the Presiding Offi- Not surprisingly, the ABA rated her spected. He has proven himself over cer is hanging on every word I might be well-qualified for appointment to the long years of Federal service and pri- saying, I suggest the absence of a Seventh Circuit. She has also received vate practice to be a straight-shooting, quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The broad support, including that of both fairminded person. Any litigant in a Wisconsin Senators. Federal courtroom can be confident clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk pro- they will get a fair hearing and a fair Despite her strong credentials and ceeded to call the roll. shake from him, no matter what their the level of support she enjoys, there Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I ask continues to be some misinformation political affiliation is or whether they unanimous consent that the order for have any. I am pleased—I am more and distortions regarding her record. the quorum call be rescinded. First, of course, is the suspicion by than pleased, I am proud—to support The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. TAL- some that she might be pro-life and his confirmation. ENT). Without objection, it is so or- thus presumptively unqualified for One example of the fairness and lack dered. service on the Federal bench. Oppo- of bias litigants in the Second Circuit f can expect is seen in his answers to one nents cite one 1993 case on which she of the questions I asked him at his EXECUTIVE SESSION ruled while she served as a county nomination hearing before the Judici- judge in Milwaukee. She was then ac- ary Committee. I asked him what his NOMINATION OF DIANE S. SYKES cused of declaring admiration for pro- practice would be if a case came to the TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT life protestors and issuing jury instruc- Second Circuit, a case that had been in JUDGE FOR THE SEVENTH CIR- tions favorable to those protestors. the U.S. Attorney’s office when he was CUIT The Milwaukee newspaper that print- there, even if he had not been the at- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I ask that ed these accusations issued a formal re- torney handling the case. His answer, the Senate now proceed in executive traction and apology less than a month which I commend to all nominees, is a session to consider Executive Calendar later. The apology noted, among other model of fairness, and was also a model Nos. 591 and 604 as provided under the of simplicity. He told me he would things, that the language of Justice previous order. Sykes’ jury instruction was specifi- recuse himself from any case that had The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cally recommended for use by the Wis- been before his office while he was objection, it is so ordered. The clerk consin Criminal Jury Instructions there. No ifs, ands, or buts. That is one will report the nomination. of the reasons why the Senate Judici- The legislative clerk read the nomi- Committee, and was used by judges ary Committee, which sometimes can nation of Diane S. Sykes, of Wisconsin, throughout the State. The apology fur- be divided on issues, voted unani- to be United States Circuit Judge for ther noted that Justice Sykes sen- mously to support his nomination. the Seventh Circuit. tenced the protestors to 2⁄3 of the max- His qualifications, experience, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. There imum sentence permitted by law. The support across the political spectrum are 60 minutes evenly divided for de- record is clear that Justice Sykes, dur- make him the kind of consensus nomi- bate on this nomination. ing sentencing, stated ‘‘whether you

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Justice Sykes stated, prop- Justice Sykes also clarified, in an- bound to follow and would follow these erly, that ‘‘when there is competing swers to written questions that ‘‘my fa- and all other precedents of the United evidence, it is the job of the trial vorable comment about the goal States Supreme Court.’’ She further court—not the appellate court—to [those] defendants sought to achieve stated that she believes ‘‘that Roe and evaluate and weigh it, and make find- was a reference to their underlying Griswold constitute binding prece- ings of fact.... Under well-estab- goal of reducing the number of abor- dent,’’ which she would follow ‘‘with- lished rules of appellate review, factual tions, as is clear from the following out hesitation’’ if confirmed to the findings of the trial court are reviewed statement from my sentencing re- Seventh Circuit. deferentially, and are not disturbed un- marks: ‘I think that people on both Justice Sykes has also been labeled less clearly erroneous, that is, factu- sides of the abortion issue would prob- as pro-prosecution and anti-Miranda, ally unsupported.... The majority in ably agree with you that reducing the implying that she would not be a fair Carlson disregarded this deferential number of abortions in this country is judge. Contrary to the misrepresenta- standard of review and substituted its a desirable goal.’ My sentencing re- tions of her opponents, she has often own view of the facts for that of the marks also reflect extensive consider- ruled in favor of criminal defendants in trial court; it was this failure to follow ation of the seriousness of the offense Fourth Amendment and other cases in- the applicable legal standard that I ob- and criticism of the defendants’ con- volving questions of constitutional jected to in my dissent.’’ duct and tactics. . . [A]nd the 60-day criminal law, siding against govern- I thought we all wanted judges who jail sentence I imposed, at two-thirds ment actors many times. Justice understand their role and not pursue of the maximum, could not be charac- Sykes’ real record shows that she an activist agenda. I think we should terized as unduly lenient or a ‘valida- reaches outcomes by applying the law be pleased that a nominee to a Federal tion’ of the defendants’ beliefs.’’ to the facts, as she should. appellate court properly understands I hope it is not the argument of those For example, in the State v. Knapp her appellate role. It is quite unfortu- who are concerned about Judge Sykes case, Justice Sykes agreed with the nate that some would misrepresent that any judge who at any time sug- majority in a case involving a custo- Justice Sykes’ principled dissent in gests that fewer abortions is a desir- dial interrogation that the statements this case as evidence of activist ten- able goal is disqualified from the Fed- made by a suspect in custody were not dencies. It is precisely the opposite. It eral judiciary. in compliance with the dictates of Mi- demonstrates restraint and respect for I know also that some Senators are her role as an appellate judge. concerned about some of Justice randa and could not be used by the prosecution against him. In the State Justice Sykes’ record represents the Sykes’ other answers to post-hearing antithesis of the activism that I have written questions. A careful reading of v. Church case, she overturned an in- creased sentence of an individual con- heard all of my colleagues say they do her answers will show that Justice not want to see from judges nominated Sykes answered her written questions victed of criminal assault, concluding that the increased sentence was pre- to our Federal courts. The Senate as completely and accurately as the should be in the business of approving Wisconsin Code of Judicial Conduct al- sumptively vindictive, in violation of the defendant’s right to due process, judges who have demonstrated that lows. Specifically, Wisconsin Supreme they respect the judicial role and will and that the presumption was not over- Court Rule 60.06(3) prohibits sitting not substitute their own policy pref- come by adequate, objective new fac- judges from engaging in extra-judicial erences for those expressed by the leg- tors in the record justifying the in- commentary with respect to particular islature. Judge Sykes’ record in this crease. cases or legal issues that would appear regard is impeccable, and I will be to commit the judge in advance or sug- Also, in the State v. Schwarz case Justice Sykes ruled in favor of a proba- pleased to vote with Senators KOHL and gest a promise or commitment of a cer- FEINGOLD to confirm her to the Sev- tain course of conduct regarding par- tioner in a Fifth Amendment case be- cause his probationary officer during enth Circuit. I urge my colleagues to ticular cases or legal issues. As her an- vote with us. offender treatment compelled him as a swers point out quite eloquently, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- condition of probation to admit to the ‘‘there is a range of opinion in the legal ator from Wisconsin is recognized. community regarding the scope of so- crime of which he was convicted. She Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, it is my called ‘commitments’ clauses in judi- specifically held that a probationer pleasure to rise today in support of the cial ethics codes. To the extent that cannot be compelled to admit to the nomination of Wisconsin Supreme [others] disagree, I must keep my own crime of conviction before the time for Court Justice Diane Sykes to the Fed- counsel and abide by my interpretation a direct appeal has expired or an appeal eral judiciary. She has been nominated of the obligations of my oath, the du- has been denied because the Fifth to fill one of the Wisconsin seats on the ties of my office, and the requirements Amendment privilege extends to those Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to re- of the Code, which are binding on me.’’ already convicted, whether in prison or place retiring Judge John Coffey. In those same written questions Jus- on probation. Justice Sykes brings an impressive tice Sykes was asked whether she be- There is another argument against background to this important position. lieved that the Supreme Court’s deci- Justice Sykes which I have heard, re- She is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin. sions in Roe and Griswold constituted garding her dissent in State v. Carlson, She was born in Milwaukee, attended ‘‘judicial activism’’, whether they were which needs to be set straight. She Marquette University Law school, ‘‘unprincipled’’ and whether they were stands accused of improperly finding clerked for Federal Judge Terry Evans consistent with ‘‘strict construc- harmless error in a trial court’s seat- in Milwaukee, and practiced law for a tionist’’ philosophy. ing of a non-English speaking juror in top Wisconsin law firm. Justice Sykes Justice Sykes avoided criticizing a criminal case. At first blush this does left private practice in 1992 to serve as these cases out of a good faith belief seem like harmful, not harmless, error. a Milwaukee County circuit judge, a that to do so would violate her ethical Again, a careful reading of her response position she held until 1999. She was obligations under Wisconsin law. Her to this issue illuminates the truth of then appointed to the Wisconsin Su- answers followed the same path as at this matter. She clarified that there preme Court in 1999, and she won re- least four of President Clinton’s Cir- was significant evidence in the trial election to a 10-year term in the year cuit Court nominees who refused to court record that the juror in question 2000. She is to be commended for her give their personal views or criticize did understand English. He had lived in devotion to public service and praised Supreme Court precedent on various the country for 20 years and passed a for her qualifications for the Seventh issues, precisely because those issues citizenship test. He held a driver’s li- Circuit Court of Appeals. might come before them as sitting cense and a fishing license. He was em- We are not the only ones to recognize judges. ployed as a factory worker, where pre- her abilities. A bipartisan Wisconsin

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 Federal Nominating Commission, ceeded swiftly, thanks to the collabo- KOHL and Senator FEINGOLD—two Sen- which has been screening judicial can- rative nature of the Commission proc- ators whose opinions I value very didates for Wisconsin Senators of both ess. Despite some initial resistance, the much. She also comes before us with a parties for 25 years, selected Justice Bush administration agreed to have 12-year judicial record—both at the Sykes and three others from an impres- candidates for this Seventh Circuit va- trial court level and with the Supreme sive list of applicants for this position. cancy go through the Commission Court of her home State of Wisconsin. All four finalists were well qualified process. Under the joint leadership of I have looked closely at her record and and all deserved to have their names Dean Joseph Kearny of the Marquette although I greatly value the opinion of forwarded to the President for his se- University Law School and Professor my colleagues from the State of Wis- lection. Wisconsin’s process should be a Frank Turkheimer of the University of consin, I have made my own judgment model because it finds qualified appli- Wisconsin Law School, the Commission regarding her fitness for this important cants and takes much of the politics worked extremely hard under a very lifetime appointment. out of judicial selection. tight deadline. It recommended four After reviewing Justice Sykes’ writ- The American Bar Association agrees qualified candidates, including Justice ten record, I was disturbed by the clear with our evaluations as well. A sub- Sykes. Senator KOHL and I, working patterns that emerged. I worry that, if stantial majority of the committee with Representative SENSENBRENNER, confirmed, Justice Sykes will continue rated her ‘‘well qualified.’’ the senior Republican officeholder in to be an activist judge for a lifetime on It is worth discussing, if only briefly, the State, decided to forward all four the Federal bench. For this reason I that some have expressed opposition to names to the White House, and the voted against her nomination in com- Justice Sykes’ nomination. We will President selected Justice Sykes from mittee and will oppose her confirma- likely hear some of that dissent during the four. tion today. that debate today. The primary argu- I met with Justice Sykes late last I share Justice Sykes’ own concerns, ment against her is she was not totally summer after the Commission had rec- which she described to the Federalist forthcoming in her answers to ques- ommended her along with the other Society last year in a speech she deliv- tions asked during her hearing. We do three candidates. I had a chance to ered about the ‘‘politicization of the ju- not find that argument compelling. question her about her background, her diciary.’’ As Members of the Senate we Rather, she would not have received qualifications, and her judicial philos- must ensure that we confirm nominees the support of our bipartisan nomi- ophy. There are a number of topics on who will be impartial arbiters of jus- nating commission without answering which we do not see eye to eye, but I tice. With today’s vote we have con- their questions. Further, she would not believe Justice Sykes is well qualified firmed 192 of this President’s judicial have received my endorsement had she to fill this seat on the Seventh Circuit. nominations. These nominees have not answered in a forthright and direct In particular, I have great respect for been from a variety of backgrounds. A manner the questions we asked of her her commitment to public service. Tal- significant percentage of them had during our interview with Justice ented young lawyers have many more been very active in the Republican Sykes. remunerative options that they can Party and in ideological groups such as Justice Sykes has earned a reputa- pursue. She has been a judge in our the Federalist Society. I voted to con- tion as a fine lawyer and as a distin- State since 1992. firm nominees when I am confident guished jurist during her career in Wis- I have always maintained that with that as judges they would be able to consin. Lawyers throughout the State, cooperation and consultation between shed their historical advocacy and act regardless of their political persuasion, the President and home State Sen- impartially once they take their oath echo this sentiment. ators, the judicial nomination process of office. We expect Justice Sykes to not only can be far less contentious and, frank- Unfortunately, Justice Sykes’ record be a credit to Wisconsin, but also to ad- ly, far less frustrating, than it has been on the State court bench demonstrates minister fair justice for all who come over the past several years. Recog- that she has had difficulty separating before her. We look forward to her con- nizing that ideological differences are her personal views from her judicial de- firmation today, and to her taking a inevitable in this process as control in cisions. In civil cases, she consistently seat on the Seventh Circuit Court of the Senate and in the White House rules against workers and injured Appeals. change hands, it would serve those who plaintiffs in favor of big business. In Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, for 25 choose and confirm Federal judicial criminal cases, she routinely rules years, the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal nominees well to follow the example of against the rights of criminal defend- Nominating Commission has been rec- the Wisconsin Federal Nominating ants in favor of broad rights for the ommending high-quality candidates for Commission. Government. Federal judgeships in our State. First Mr. President, it is my hope that the Justice Sykes has repeatedly taken a created in 1979 by Senators William work of the Wisconsin Federal Nomi- very narrow approach to interpreting Proxmire and Gaylord Nelson, the nating Commission, the nomination of the fourth amendment, upholding Commission is an independent panel Justice Sykes, and her smooth con- broad exceptions to allow warrantless selected by Wisconsin elected officials firmation will send a signal to the police searches. She continuously ques- and the State Bar of Wisconsin to re- White House, to my colleagues on both tions Miranda—a bedrock precedent of view applications for Federal District sides of the aisle, and to the country, constitutional law. For example, Jus- Court and Court of Appeals vacancies that we can, in fact, work together in tice Sykes was the lone dissenter from in Wisconsin, as well as U.S. attorney a bipartisan way to fill judicial vacan- the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s deci- vacancies. The composition of the cies. I urge my colleagues to support sion to exclude evidence gained as the Commission assures that selections for this nomination. result of an interrogation that clearly these important positions will be made Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today we violated a defendant’s Miranda rights. based on merit, not politics. Senator are turning to the nomination of Jus- Her rulings have jeopardized other con- KOHL and I have worked hard to main- tice Diane Sykes to a seat on the U.S. stitutional rights of criminal defend- tain and strengthen the Commission Court of Appeals for the Seventh Cir- ants, as well. In one case, in a decision throughout our time in the Senate, and cuit. She has been nominated to a seat that was later reversed, Judge Sykes I am very proud that it has survived which is actually not even vacant yet. ruled that a lawyer’s advice to a de- for the past quarter century, under Justice Sykes is nominated to replace fendant to lie on the witness stand was Presidents and Wisconsin Senators Judge John Coffey, who has not yet re- not sufficient to conclude that the de- from both political parties. tired. Her confirmation vote today fendant was deprived of his right to ef- I am pleased to put the spotlight on shows how fast the administration is fective counsel. Justice Sykes was also the Commission today, on the occasion moving to pack the courts, including the lone dissenter on the Wisconsin Su- of the floor vote on Justice Diane future vacancies, with its ideological preme Court arguing that a defendant Sykes, who is the latest product of this nominees. had no right to a new trial when one of bipartisan process. I am pleased that Justice Sykes comes before us with the jurors did not speak or understand Justice Sykes’ nomination has pro- the support of my colleagues, Senator English. Justice Sykes’ pattern of

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The trial judge, never- equally disappointed by her testimony I was initially inclined to defer to my theless, allowed that juror who did not before the Judiciary Committee. Our Wisconsin colleagues and support the understand the English language to re- distinguished colleague from Illinois, nomination, but after taking a close main on the jury and the defendant Senator DURBIN, submitted thoughtful look at Justice Sykes’ background and was convicted. questions to Justice Sykes following many of her answers to my questions, I Justice Sykes, seeking a lifetime ap- her hearing. She refused to answer now regret to say I have serious doubts pointment to the second highest Fed- many of his questions, including about her fitness for a lifetime ap- eral court in the land, was the only whether she believed that Roe and pointment to the bench. member of the Wisconsin Supreme Griswold were ‘‘unprincipled decisions’’ Let me be specific. First, let me ad- Court to vote to uphold the conviction, or were ‘‘consistent with strict dress Justice Sykes track record re- and concluded this was a harmless constructionism,’’ whether the exist- garding the criminally accused. As a error, that a juror could sit in judg- ence of the right to privacy was a ‘‘feat member of the Wisconsin Supreme ment in a criminal trial incapable of of judicial activism,’’ and whether the Court, Justice Sykes has not always understanding the language being spo- Warren court went too far in creating treated criminal defendants fairly. We ken in the courtroom. She was the only Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to individual rights. Her reason for not expect those who are guilty of crimes conclude that such a juror was no ob- answering those questions was that she to be treated fairly and firmly. We un- derstand the presumption of innocence stacle to justice. was precluded by Wisconsin’s code of Would any one of us in the Senate or and we understand that those who have judicial conduct. However, that code any of us following this debate want committed terrible crimes must pay a only prohibits a judge from com- our fate decided by a juror who could menting on ‘‘particular cases or legal price. not even understand the words spoken Listen to what Justice Sykes has issues that would appear to commit the in our defense? judge in advance or suggest a promise said about her own judicial tempera- In another case in which she was the or commitment of a certain course of ment. When she ran for reelection to trial judge, State v. Fritz, Judge Sykes conduct in office regarding particular the supreme court in Wisconsin in the denied the defendant’s ineffective as- cases or legal issues.’’ Her blanket re- year 2000, the Milwaukee Journal Sen- sistance of counsel claim when the de- fusals to respond to questions by mem- tinel said the following about Justice fendant’s own attorney advised him to bers of the Judiciary Committee are Sykes: lie on the witness stand. Judge Sykes unacceptable. In her five years on the felony bench, was unanimously reversed. The court I am seriously concerned about the Sykes developed a reputation as one of the of appeals wrote the overwhelming type of Federal judge Justice Sykes heaviest sentencing judges in Milwaukee weight of authority is to the contrary; would be if confirmed and I vote County in recent memory. indeed, the sixth amendment of the against her nomination to the Seventh Then the Wisconsin State Journal, Constitution is one such authority. Circuit Court of Appeals. Justice Sykes admitted: Let me speak to another concern The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I have a reputation as a hanging judge, about Justice Sykes. I have great con- ator from Utah is recognized. that’s true. cern about her candor. I believe she Mr. HATCH. We are prepared to yield I ask my colleagues, do these state- made misleading statements to the the remainder of our time and I believe ments sound like the judicious state- Senate about a 1993 case in which she the remainder of the time for the other ments of a person seeking a lifetime was the trial court judge. The case in- side of the aisle, except for 20 minutes appointment to a position where she volved the prosecution of two abortion which should be reserved for Senator will be asked repeatedly by those who clinic protesters who shut down a Mil- DURBIN on both nominees. are presumed innocent to be treated waukee clinic by welding their legs to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fairly? the front of a car parked at the clinic objection, it is so ordered. During her 2000 campaign for the entrance. It took blowtorches and fire- Mr. HATCH. I suggest the absence of Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice fighters to remove them. a quorum. Sykes ran radio ads stating that she These defendants had a long history The PRESIDING OFFICER. The was such a tough sentencer that de- of anti-abortion activity. One had been clerk will call the roll. fense lawyers tried to avoid her court. arrested 80 times in abortion protests; The legislative clerk proceeded to She also told a reporter that in light of another, 20 times. The defendants had call the roll. her tough sentences, a wing of the Wis- injunctions against them for their pro- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask consin maximum security prison was tests. As the Milwaukee Journal Sen- unanimous consent that the order for informally named after her. tinel reported just this week, they had the quorum call be dispensed with. Do these sound like temperate state- companion cases in front of Judge The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ments by a person who will be asked to Sykes for other anti-abortion crimes objection, it is so ordered. honor the presumption of innocence they had committed. One of the defend- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, in a and treat all persons in her court fair- ants had appeared before her six times short period of time, we are going to ly? in one of those cases. They were lead- consider the nomination of Diane S. Let me mention a specific case which ers, well known in Milwaukee’s anti- Sykes to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the troubles me greatly in which Justice abortion community, at a time when Seventh Circuit. Sykes anticriminal defendant bias that city was one of the Nation’s hubs I take this opportunity on the floor reared its ugly head. In the case of for that activity. In a statement submitted to Judge of the Senate to express specifically State v. Carlson, the Wisconsin Su- Sykes just days before the sentencing, why I will vote against this nomina- preme Court ruled 6 to 1 to overturn a one of the defendants equated abortion tion. conviction and permit a new trial—not with the Holocaust and slavery. He This is my home circuit, the Seventh to exonerate a defendant but to perma- called abortion clinics ‘‘death camps.’’ Circuit, which includes Illinois, Wis- nent a new trial—because one of the ju- He called doctors ‘‘hired killers.’’ At consin, and Indiana, so I believe I have rors in this criminal case did not speak the sentencing hearing, Judge Sykes a special responsibility to bring extra or understand English. Justice Sykes praised these defendants. She told scrutiny to this nomination. I ac- was the lone dissenting vote. The juror them: knowledge that Judge Sykes has the in this case, whose native language was I do respect you a great deal for having the support of her home State Senators, Lao, received a questionnaire which courage of your convictions and for the ulti- and I do not take that support lightly. asked if he could understand the mate goals that you sought to achieve by Senators FEINGOLD and KOHL have English language well enough to serve this conduct.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7364 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 She also said: Judges are required under Wisconsin sen- ‘‘unusual leeway to argue that the social As far as your character and history and tencing law to take into account mitigating value of their protest outweighed their viola- background, obviously, you possess fine and aggravating factors regarding the grav- tion of the law.’’ However, during your cam- characters. I agree with everything that’s ity of the offense, the character and back- paign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, you been said on that basis. It’s a unique case in ground of the offender, and the interests of stated that you were ‘‘a firm believer in per- that respect, that you have otherwise been the community. McCleary, 49 Wis. 2d at 276. sonal responsibility and individual account- exemplary citizens. Your motivations were At the sentencing in this case, the facts of ability, and I’m well known that that.’’ Why, pure. record about the defendants’ backgrounds in the case involving abortion protestors, did demonstrated that they were atypical mis- you give ‘‘unusual leeway’’ to the defend- I asked Justice Sykes in writing why demeanor defendants: they were generally ants? she heaped this praise on the defend- law-abiding, educated, employed individuals Answer: There was nothing ‘‘unusual’’ ants, given the fact they had been ar- with stable families, no drug or alcohol prob- about my handling of the case, as later ad- rested 100 times for anti-abortion pro- lems, and no rehabilitative needs. Although mitted by The Milwaukee Journal. The tests. She responded that she was un- one defendant had a couple of extremely old, newspaper properly corrected the record in a aware of their arrest records and that, minor convictions from the mid-1970s and a retraction dated April 8, 1993, in which the more recent disorderly conduct fine, this editors noted that applicable law and a well- in any event, there was no evidence in conduct was so remote and/or inconsequen- the record of a history of arrests in accepted jury instruction allowed the jury to tial as to not be relevant to that defendant’s take into consideration any social value or connection with their protest activity. current status before the court. While both contribution to the public interest of the de- I ask unanimous consent to have defendants admitted to active, continued in- fendants’ conduct in determining whether it printed in the RECORD a copy of my volvement in anti-abortion protests, this was constituted disorderly conduct. I have at- written questions to Justice Sykes and the first criminal conviction of this type for tached a copy of that retraction. The jury in- her written answers. both defendants, and there was no evidence struction is based upon Wisconsin case law There being no objection, the mate- in the record of a history of arrests in con- involving disorderly conduct prosecutions in rial was ordered to be printed in the nection with their protest activity. As I the context of political protests. See WI Jury noted in my sentencing remarks, the offense Instructions—Criminal, 1900, n.4. The abor- RECORD as follows: was not committed out of any sort of self-in- 9. You were the trial judge in a 1993 case tion protester case, therefore, was unusual terest, the defendants were not violent, only in the sense that there are not very involving two anti-abortion activists, Mi- assaultive or threatening, and they did not chael Scott and Jack Lightner, who were many disorderly conduct prosecutions aris- resist arrest in the case. Accordingly, none ing out of political protests. My handling of convicted of blocking a door to a Milwaukee of the usual criminal motivations or sen- abortion clinic. The protesters blocked the the case did not, therefore, represent ‘‘un- tence aggravating factors was present. usual leeway’’ to the defendants in this con- doorway by binding their legs with welded As a result, both defendants stood before text. pipes to the front of a car; they were re- the court, based upon the facts of record, as moved by firefighters with blowtorches. You exemplary citizens with fine characters, Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, while it sentenced the protesters to 60 days in prison which I was required to note as a mitigating is true that there was no mention of with work-release privileges but not before factor separate and apart from the seriously the 100 arrests in the record of the praising their motives. You told the defend- disruptive and disorderly conduct they en- case, this fact was well known because ants: ‘‘I do respect you a great deal for hav- gaged in at the abortion clinic. I took sub- the Milwaukee Journal ran a story ing the courage of your convictions and for stantial note of the seriousness of the offense about this the day the defendants were the ultimate goals that you sought to during my sentencing remarks, including the achieve by this conduct.’’ You also stated: following: ‘‘the community has a right to ex- convicted. ‘‘As far as your character and history and pect that the public order and that legiti- As to her claim there was no evi- background, obviously you possess fine char- mate businesses will not be disrupted and dence in the record of the defendant’s acters’’ and are ‘‘exemplary citizens.’’ And interfered with in a way that rises to crimi- arrest history, that is just wrong. I re- you told the defendants, ‘‘Your motivations nal dimensions, and this would be true even viewed the record of the case and it were pure.’’ where the people who are engaging in this tells a totally different story than A. There are 3 factors that you considered kind of conduct are exercising their free in sentencing: (1) the nature of the offense, what Justice Sykes told the Senate. speech rights and free assembly rights and There are at least four different ref- (2) the character, history, and background of are in pursuit of goals that are not in and of the defendants, and (3) the interests of the themselves illegal.’’ And further: ‘‘The com- erences in the record to the defendant’s community. With respect to the second fac- munity obviously . . . has a strong interest arrest history. tor, you stated that the defendants had ‘‘fine in deterring this type of conduct both by you For example, the defendant’s sen- characters’’ and were ‘‘exemplary citizens.’’ and by others.’’ And further: ‘‘What espe- tencing statement said: According to press reports, one of the defend- cially concerns me about this case is . . . I have been in jail before for similar activi- ants in this case had been arrested 80 times your willingness and expressed intention to ties to the one in question before you today. in abortion protests, and the other had been go beyond mere peaceful picketing to clinic arrested 20 times. Why did you believe that Another example, a statement by the blockades and other types of more dramatic assistant district attorney at the sen- they possessed ‘‘fine characters’’ and were methods to stop abortions from taking place, ‘‘exemplary citizens’’? and these methods over time have the poten- tencing hearing. The prosecutor said: Answer: It is axiomatic under Wisconsin tial to cause the community even more seri- Here there is no evidence that these de- law that defendants have a right to be sen- ous harm, and to the extent that it can, my fendants have made any effort to conform tenced upon facts that are of record. sentence has to protect the community at their conduct to the requirements of law. In- McCleary v. State, 49 Wis. 2d 263, 277, 182 least for an interim period from these kind stead, both have been charged since this case N.W.2d 512 (1971). The press reports ref- of tactics.’’ has been pending with additional criminal erenced in your question, and the arrests The options for sentencing in the case in- violations. which the question attributes to the press cluded community service, a fine, proba- The prosecutor noted that: reports, were not facts of record in the case; tion—or up to 90 days in jail. Based upon a I was, to the best of my recollection, un- [defendant Michael] Skott has also en- balance of the mitigating and aggravating gaged in conduct which has precipitated his aware of these reports. Even if I had been factors, I sentenced the defendants to 60 days arrest and subsequent criminal hearing. aware of the press reports, it would have in jail, which represented two-thirds of the been legally improper for me to consider potential maximum jail sentence for this Now, when I asked Justice Sykes in them as they were outside the record in the crime. her follow-up written questions to ex- case. B. Please explain what you mean when you plain the discrepancies between her The case in question was a 1993 mis- told the defendants that you had a great deal demeanor disorderly conduct prosecution of earlier statements and the actual of respect for ‘‘the ultimate goals you sought record in court, she dissembled. She two individuals arising out of an abortion to achieve by this conduct.’’ clinic protest. Most disorderly conduct pros- Answer: The evidence in the case estab- said her definition of ‘‘history of ar- ecutions in Milwaukee County involve acts lished that the goal the defendants sought to rests’’ did not include arrests that of domestic violence, bar fights, and the like, achieve by their protest was reduction of the stem from civil violations nor arrests and defendants in misdemeanor court are number of abortions in our community. As I that occurred during the pendency of often recidivists with recent criminal noted in my sentencing remarks: ‘‘I think the case. records for offenses such as battery, theft, that people on both sides of the abortion These distinctions by Justice Sykes prostitution, drunk driving, and so forth. At issue would probably agree with you that re- are completely artificial. An arrest is sentencing in this case, the prosecutor took ducing the number of abortions in this coun- an arrest. But rather than admit she the unusual step of standing silent, choosing try is a desirable goal.’’ It was that ultimate not to make a sentence recommendation. goal that I respected. made a mistake in her initial answer, The defense attorneys and the defendants C. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote she persisted in her contradictory and urged a sentence of community service. that you gave the defendants in this case confusing portrayal of the case.

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How do you reconcile your statement our system to having a history of arrests or RECORD, as follows: that ‘‘there was no evidence in the record of criminal convictions. As I have previously ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OF SENATOR RICHARD a history of arrests in connection with their noted, the arrest histories mentioned in the J. DURBIN TO JUSTICE DIANE SYKES, NOMI- protest activity’’ with the Assistant District newspaper article were not part of the sen- NEE FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT COURT OF Attorney’s statement that ‘‘I understand and tencing record before the court. APPEALS—APRIL 5, 2004 I know that he [Skott] has been many times The prosecutor in this case also made a generalized statement about a new charge 1. You were the presiding judge in a 1993 found guilty in municipal court and has on occasion served time in the House of Correc- that apparently had been issued against the abortion case involving the conviction of two defendants for protest-related conduct that anti-abortion activists, Michael Skott and tion for his failure to pay fines on commit- ments’’? occurred after the case then before the court Jack Lightner, who were convicted of dis- had been charged. I did not construe this as ANSWER orderly conduct for cementing their legs to a a constituting a history of arrests, although car in order to block the door to a Mil- In misdemeanor sentencing hearings in the record reflects that I certainly took it waukee abortion clinic. Milwaukee County Circuit Court during this into consideration for sentencing purposes, In a previous question I posed to you, I time period, the prosecutor would typically together with the information about the mu- asked why you called the defendants con- advise the court of a defendant’s prior crimi- nicipal court matters and the other relevant victed in this case ‘‘fine characters’’ and ‘‘ex- nal history as a part of the State’s sen- facts in the record. In my sentencing re- emplary citizens’’ at their February 9, 1993 tencing argument and recommendation. Un- marks I noted that the defendants ‘‘obvi- sentencing in light of the fact that one de- like today, there were no computers on the ously have a history of this kind of behavior fendant had been arrested 80 times in abor- bench and judges relied upon the prosecutor . . . and I need to take that into consider- tion protests and the other 20 times. Al- to present evidence of a defendant’s prior ation.’’ I also stated that ‘‘rehabilitation in though a January 22, 1993 Milwaukee Journal criminal record at sentencing. Newspaper ar- the conventional sense in this case is un- article about the defendants’ conviction re- ticles are outside the record and therefore likely to occur. I suppose it is possible that ported that Mr. Skott had been arrested 80 not a proper source of sentencing informa- you would learn a lesson from this case and times in abortion protests and his co-defend- tion. A prior criminal record is an aggra- not continue in these activities if you view ant Jack Lightner had been arrested 20 vating factor for sentencing purposes, and the trial as I do, and that is as a rejection by times, you have stated that you were un- the lack of a prior criminal record is gen- the community of these kinds of tactics.’’ I aware of the press reports. You also stated erally considered to be a mitigating factor. concluded that ‘‘[b]ased on the record, how- that, in any event, ‘‘there was no evidence in As I indicated in my earlier responses, the ever, and based on what I’ve heard of your the record of a history of arrests in connec- prosecutor in this case took the unusual step intentions, I don’t have a great deal of con- tion with their protest activity.’’ of standing silent at sentencing, making no fidence that you will take that message to However, a sentencing statement filed with record of the defendants’ history in this re- heart, and my sentence has to reflect that the Court on February 4, 1993 by one of the gard and making no sentencing rec- fact.’’ As I indicated in my earlier responses, defendants, Michael Skott, indicates other- ommendation on behalf of the State. I imposed a sentence of 60 days in jail, two- wise. Mr. Skott wrote: ‘‘Now it is your job as After the defense attorneys made their thirds of the available maximum. In light of en elected representative of this county to sentencing arguments, the prosecutor belat- the record evidence regarding the serious- sentence me, Judge Skyes. I have been in jail edly requested an opportunity to address the ness of the offense, the defendants’ character before for similar activities to the one in court, which was granted. She stated, ‘‘I can and backgrounds, and the interests of the question before you today.’’ At the sen- inform the court I have no knowledge of Mr. community, this sentence was neither too tencing hearing, held on February 9, 1993, Skott having any prior criminal conviction. harsh nor unduly lenient. you stated: ‘‘I have reviewed carefully the I may be incorrect. I understand and know The trial and sentencing hearing in this sentencing statement by Mr. Skott.’’ that he has been many times found guilty in case took place more than 11 years ago. My Additionally, the Assistant District Attor- municipal court and has on occasion served responses to these and your earlier questions ney stated at the sentencing hearing: ‘‘Here time in the House of Correction for his fail- are based primarily on my review of the per- there is no evidence that these defendants ure to pay fines on commitments. However, tinent parts of the case file, most notably have made any effort to conform their con- I am not aware of any criminal convictions. the transcript of the sentencing hearing, a duct to the requirements of law. Instead, I see he’s shaking his head no, so that’s a copy of which is enclosed. I have a general- both have been charged since this case has correct statement.’’ The prosecutor then ized independent recollection of this case, been pending with additional criminal viola- noted that the other defendant, Mr. but have relied on the enclosed transcript for tions.’’ The prosecutor also stated that ‘‘Mr. Lightner, had been convicted of two offenses the details, and have attempted to place Skott has also engaged in conduct which has nearly twenty years before (which, as I indi- those details in the context of the law and precipitated his arrest and subsequent crimi- cated in my earlier responses, was too re- general sentencing practices in Wisconsin. nal charging under the same—purview of the mote and insignificant to the conduct before 2. In his sentencing statement, Mr. Skott same issue,’’ and ‘‘I understand and I know the court to have much bearing upon sen- equated abortion with the Holocaust and that he [Skott] has been many times found tencing), and had more recently been fined slavery, and he called abortion clinics guilty in municipal court and has on occa- for disorderly conduct (circumstances un- ‘‘death camps’’ where ‘‘a hired killer con- sion served time in the House of Correction specified.) The prosecutor did not mention tracts out to end what has been labeled a for his failure to pay fines on commit- any history of municipal citations for pro- problem.’’ At the sentencing hearing, you ments.’’ test activity on the part of Mr. Lightner. In told Mr. Skott and his co-defendant that A. How do you reconcile your statement his written sentencing statement Mr. Skott ‘‘obviously you possess fine characters,’’ that ‘‘there was no evidence in the record of indicated only very generally that he had ‘‘you have otherwise been exemplary citi- a history of arrests in connection with their been in jail for his protest activities; as indi- zens,’’ ‘‘your motivations were pure,’’ and ‘‘I protest activity’’ with Mr. Skott’s statement cated above, he confirmed that the case be- do respect you a great deal for having the that ‘‘I have been in jail before for similar fore the court constituted his first criminal courage of your convictions and for the ulti- activities to the one in question before you conviction. mate goals that you sought to achieve by today’’? I concluded from this very generalized this conduct.’’ Can you understand why some See below. record information that Mr. Skott’s prior people would view your favorable comments B. How do you reconcile your statement protest activity had generated only munic- about the defendants as a validation of their that ‘‘there was no evidence in the record of ipal citations rather than criminal arrests beliefs? a history of arrests in connection with their and charges. Municipal court in Milwaukee ANSWER protest activity’’ with the Assistant District handles only local ordinance matters—traf- I do not believe that my sentencing re- Attorney’s statement that ‘‘Here there is no fic tickets and citations for ordinance viola- marks, when read in their entirety and not evidence that these defendants have made tions punishable by civil forfeiture—not out of context, could be considered a ‘‘valida- any effort to conform their conduct to the state crimes. Municipal violations are non- tion’’ of the defendants’ beliefs or rhetoric. requirements of law. Instead, both have been criminal and do not ordinarily involve ar- My more favorable remarks about the de- charged since this case has been pending rests. Rather, they usually involve the fendants’ ‘‘motivations,’’ ‘‘courage of convic- with additional criminal violations’’? issuance of a ticket or citation, which re- tion’’ and ‘‘character’’ were not directed at See below. quires the defendant’s appearance in munic- the validity of their beliefs, but, rather, rep- C. How do you reconcile your statement ipal court or payment of a forfeiture in lieu resented the legally-required evaluation of that ‘‘there was no evidence in the record of of appearing in court. Occasionally, when a the defendants’ character and motivations to a history of arrests in connection with their municipal forfeiture is imposed and remains determine whether any of the usual aggra- protest activity’’ with the Assistant District unpaid, the defaulting defendant may be or- vating criminal motivations or background

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7366 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 factors were present in the case. Also, my fa- Ohio Supreme Court justice whom the fact that she is known as a hanging vorable comment about the goal the defend- Senate confirmed with my vote last judge and is extreme in her sentencing ants sought to achieve was a reference to year: Sixth Circuit nominee Deborah procedures; second, that she was not their underlying goal of reducing the number of abortions, as is clear from the following Cook. open and honest with me in the sen- statement from my sentencing remarks: ‘‘I I asked both nominees the exact tencing of a case which involved people think that people on both sides of the abor- same questions: whether they thought who were well known to be serial, at tion issue would probably agree with you Roe v. Wade and Miranda v. Arizona— least, arrestees, if not criminals, be- that reducing the number of abortions in two landmark Supreme Court cases— cause of their conduct; and, third, that this country is a desirable goal.’’ My sen- were consistent with strict she would not answer the most basic tencing remarks also reflect extensive con- constructionism. I have asked this questions about her judicial philos- sideration of the seriousness of the offense question over and over. Justice Cook and criticism of the defendants’ conduct and ophy, which I think goes to the core of tactics, as I have previously discussed. My answered my question with painful but our responsibility in the Senate Judici- sentencing remarks were fair and even-hand- direct honesty. This is what Justice ary Committee. ed, and the 60-day jail sentence I imposed, at Cook said: Time and again, Justice Sykes has two-thirds of the maximum, could not be If strict constructionism means that rights demonstrated she does not possess the characterized as unduly lenient or a ‘‘valida- do not exist unless explicitly mentioned in qualities necessary to inspire the con- tion’’ of the defendants’ beliefs. the Constitution, then the cases you men- fidence we should expect from a Fed- Mr. DURBIN. In light of Justice tion likely would not be consistent with that eral judge. She has been nominated to Sykes’ statements in the case, I have label. serve for the rest of her natural life on serious concerns about whether she That is a candid answer. I am certain the second highest court in America. I recognizes the fundamental right of it is an answer Justice Cook knew I did do not believe she can provide the good privacy and about her ability to rule not agree with personally, but she was judgment, candor, or fairmindedness fairly in cases involving constitu- honest, and I respected her for it. that we must demand of each person tionally protected rights to privacy. When Senator DEWINE of Ohio came seeking such an important appoint- But let me be clear. My opposition to to me and said, ‘‘I believe she is a good ment. I will vote ‘‘no’’ on this nomina- this nominee is not because I am pro- and fair person,’’ I said: ‘‘I will give her tion. choice on the abortion record and Jus- the benefit of the doubt. I will support Mr. President, I yield the floor. tice Sykes may be pro-life. I and my her nomination because of her candor The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Democratic colleagues have voted for and honesty.’’ ator from Tennessee is recognized. over 95 percent of President Bush’s Now, contrast that with the answer I Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I nominees—191 judges as of today. It is received from Justice Sykes to the ask unanimous consent to speak for up likely that the vast majority of them exact same question. She said: to 5 minutes as in morning business. were pro-life on the abortion issue. This question requests a critique of certain Deborah Cook, now a judge on the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without United States Supreme Court cases that I objection, it is so ordered. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Cir- am or will be required to interpret and apply (The remarks of Mr. ALEXANDER and cuit, was endorsed by the Ohio Right to as a judge in individual cases before the Life organization. Lavenski Smith, a court. The Wisconsin Code of Judicial Con- Ms. LANDRIEU pertaining to the intro- judge on the Eighth Circuit, sought to duct prohibits judges from engaging in extra- duction of the legislation are printed in make all abortions in Arkansas illegal judicial commentary with respect to par- today’s RECORD under ‘‘Statements on except to save the life of the mother. ticular cases or legal issues that would ap- Introduced Bills and Joint Resolu- pear to commit the judge in advance or sug- tions.’’) Michael Fisher, now on the Third Cir- gest a promise or commitment of a certain cuit, advocated that abortion is wrong course of conduct in office regarding par- f and should be illegal even in cases of ticular cases or legal issues. LEGISLATIVE SESSION rape and incest. I voted for all three of This is a major-league evasion. If ju- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. these pro-life nominees. dicial nominees could each hide behind I voted for James Browning, a judge ALEXANDER). The Senate will return to the local code of ethics in their State we recently confirmed to the district legislative session. and say they could not even tell us court in New Mexico. Judge Browning where they stand on landmark Su- f had spoken at pro-life rallies and called preme Court decisions, such as Miranda the pro-choice position ‘‘the tyranny of DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AP- and Roe v. Wade, and whether these de- the majority over the minority.’’ He PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005—Contin- cisions are consistent with a certain called on people who are pro-choice to ued judicial philosophy, then the Senate ‘‘make the choice of life, not holo- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask caust.’’ Despite his passionate feelings, Judiciary Committee should turn out its lights and the Senate should walk unanimous consent that the Chair lay I voted to confirm him. before the Senate the Defense appro- Why? Because unlike Justice Sykes, away from any role in advising and consenting to judicial nominees. But priations bill. these judicial nominees—all of them I The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. have mentioned, who do not share my that is not what I swore to uphold ALEXANDER). Without objection, it is so views on this important issue—were when I took the oath of office to serve ordered. The clerk will report. honest and candid and open in their in the Senate. The legislative clerk read as follows: dealings with the committee. I think What Justice Sykes sent to me in re- that is the bottom line. Even if I dis- sponse to that question was evasion A bill (H.R. 4613) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal agree with the nominee’s point of view, with a capital ‘‘E,’’ and I do not believe the Senate should accept such re- year ending September 30, 2005, and for other I expect them to be honest and candid. purposes. I have appointed in the district sponses. AMENDMENT NO. 3490 courts of Illinois men and women who Justice Sykes’ refusal to answer my do not share my views on critical questions was not only evasive but er- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send issues. But I do not ask that of them. roneous. I contacted Steven Lubet, an an amendment to the desk on behalf of I do not come to any nominee with a expert on judicial ethics and a law pro- the Senator from Montana, Mr. BAU- litmus test, nor do I come to Justice fessor at Northwestern University Law CUS. Sykes with such a test. School in Chicago. I showed him Jus- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I am also disappointed that Justice tice Sykes’ responses to my questions, clerk will report. Sykes chose not to answer some basic and he wrote a letter stating that the The legislative clerk read as follows: questions I asked about some funda- Wisconsin Code of Judicial Conduct The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], mental constitutional rights. Instead, does not prevent Justice Sykes from for Mr. BAUCUS, proposes an amendment she tried to hide behind the Wisconsin answering my questions. numbered 3490. Code of Judicial Conduct. So this is my conclusion, having con- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask Justice Sykes’ refusal to answer my sidered these three elements: first, that unanimous consent that reading of the questions is in stark contrast to an Justice Sykes has taken pride in the amendment be dispensed with.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7367 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without KENNEDY, KERRY, SCHUMER, and CLIN- The amendment is as follows: objection, it is so ordered. TON. (Purpose: To appropriate funds for the crisis The amendment is as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The in Darfur and Chad) (Purpose: To set aside an amount for a grant clerk will report. On page 118, between lines 4 and 5, insert to Rocky Mountain College, Montana, for The legislative clerk read as follows: the following: the purchase of aircraft for support of avia- The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], TITLE X tion training) for Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KERRY, Mr. SCHUMER, BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert and Mrs. CLINTON, proposes an amendment FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE the following: numbered 3492. PRESIDENT SEC. 8021. Of the amount appropriated by UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL title III under the heading ‘‘AIRCRAFT PRO- The amendment is as follows: DEVELOPMENT CUREMENT, AIR FORCE’’, $880,000 shall be On page 118, insert the following new sec- available to the Secretary of the Air Force tion on line 5: INTERNATIONAL DISASTER AND FAMINE for a grant to Rocky Mountain College, Mon- ‘‘SEC. 9006. In addition to amounts other- ASSISTANCE tana, for the purchase of three Piper air- wise made available in this Act, $50,000,000, is For an additional amount for ‘‘Inter- craft, and an aircraft simulator, for support made available upon enactment for ‘Office of national Disaster and Famine Assistance’’, of aviation training. Justice Programs—State and Local Law En- $70,000,000, to remain available until ex- forcement Assistance’ for discretionary pended: Provided, That funds appropriated by Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial this paragraph shall be available to respond amendment has been agreed to on both State and Local Law Enforcement Assist- to the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur re- sides. There may be allocated up to ance Programs for reimbursement to State gion of Sudan and in Chad: Provided further, $880,000 for a specific project the Sen- and local law enforcement entities for secu- That such amount is designated as an emer- ator is interested in. I ask for adoption rity and related costs, including overtime, gency requirement pursuant to section 502 of of the amendment. associated with the 2004 Presidential Can- H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress): Provided fur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there didate Nominating Conventions, to remain ther, That such amount shall be available is no further debate, without objection, available until September 30, 2005: Provided, only to the extent that an official budget re- That from funds provided in this section the quest for a specific dollar amount, that in- the amendment is agreed to. Office of Justice Programs shall make grants cludes designation of the entire amount of The amendment (No. 3490) was agreed in the amount of $25,000,000 to the City of the request as an emergency requirement as to. Boston, Massachusetts; and $25,000,000 to the defined in H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), is Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move City of New York, New York: Provided fur- transmitted by the President to Congress: to reconsider the vote and to lay that ther, That the entire amount is designated Provided further, That funds shall be made motion on the table. by the Congress as an emergency require- available under this heading immediately The motion to lay on the table was ment pursuant to section 502 of H. Con. Res. upon enactment of this Act. agreed to. 95, the concurrent resolution on the budget DEPARTMENT OF STATE AMENDMENT NO. 3491 for fiscal year 2004: Provided further, That the MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send entire amount shall be available only to the For an additional amount for ‘‘Migration extent that an official budget request for an amendment to the desk for Mr. and Refugee Assistance’’, $25,000,000, to re- $50,000,000, that includes designation of the main available until expended: Provided, CORZINE and ask that it be considered. entire amount of the request as an emer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The That funds appropriated by this paragraph gency requirement as defined in H. Con. Res. shall be available to respond to the humani- clerk will report. 95, the concurrent resolution on the budget tarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan The legislative clerk read as follows: for fiscal year 2004, is transmitted by the and in Chad: Provided further, That such The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], President to the Congress.’’ amount is designated as an emergency re- for Mr. CORZINE, proposes an amendment Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this is quirement pursuant to section 502 of H. Con. numbered 3491. an amendment, on an emergency basis, Res. 95 (108th Congress): Provided further, Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask to add $25 million for the security at That such amount shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request for unanimous consent that further read- each of the party conventions in Bos- ing of the amendment be dispensed a specific dollar amount, that includes des- ton and New York. It is consistent with ignation of the entire amount of the request with. past policy, and we have agreed to ac- as an emergency requirement as defined in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cept this amendment on an emergency H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), is trans- objection, it is so ordered. basis. I ask for consideration of the mitted by the President to Congress: Pro- The amendment is as follows: amendment. vided further, That funds shall be made avail- (Purpose: To make available, from amounts The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without able under this heading immediately upon appropriated for ‘‘Research, Development, enactment of this Act. Test, and Evaluation, Navy’’, $4,000,000 for objection, the amendment is agreed to. The amendment (No. 3492) was agreed Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, Monday, Aviation Data Management and Control I came to the floor to outline what we System, Block II) to. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move needed to see accomplished in Darfur, On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert Sudan, where tens of thousands have the following: to reconsider the vote, and I move to SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or lay that motion on the table. died, hundreds of thousands are cur- otherwise made available by title IV of the The motion to lay on the table was rently in peril, and millions more have Act under the heading ‘‘Research, Develop- agreed to. lost their homes and their livelihoods. ment, Test, and Evaluation, Navy’’, up to Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, the My last speech focused on what the $4,000,000 may be available for Aviation Data government of Sudan needed to do. Management and Control System, Block II. Senator from Ohio has an amendment to offer. Today I want to focus on what we need Mr. STEVENS. This amendment is I yield the floor. to do, what the U.S. Government and for Senator CORZINE, who is seeking an The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the American people need to do. earmark for up to $4 million for a spe- ator from Ohio is recognized. Today, I am offering an amendment cific project. It has been agreed upon. I to the fiscal year 2005 Department of ask unanimous consent that it be AMENDMENT NO. 3493 Defense appropriations bill, together adopted. Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I have with Senators LEAHY, BROWNBACK, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without an amendment at the desk. ALEXANDER, FRIST, and MCCAIN. This objection, the amendment is agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The critical amendment will provide $95 The amendment (No. 3491) was agreed clerk will report. million in emergency funding to help to. The legislative clerk read as follows: address the current crisis in Darfur and Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move The Senator from Ohio [Mr. DEWINE] pro- eastern Chad. The House included the to reconsider the vote, and I move to poses an amendment numbered 3493. same $95 million in their bill this past lay that motion on the table. Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask Tuesday, and I hope we will do the The motion to lay on the table was unanimous consent that further read- same. agreed to. ing of the amendment be dispensed Specifically, the amendment would AMENDMENT NO. 3492 with. add $70 million to USAID’s Inter- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without national Disaster and Famine Assist- an amendment to the desk for Senators objection, it is so ordered. ance programs in Darfur, as well as $25

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Ten years ago, we failed to act allow our aid agencies to begin to meet pening before our very eyes. when close to a million people were their immediate needs this year. The I associate myself with my col- slaughtered in Rwanda. We cannot go children cannot wait and, therefore, we league’s statement that we need to say back now and change that, much as we cannot delay these funds any longer. to people around the world that when would like to. But we can do something That is why I join my colleagues and genocide occurs, we will respond. There different today. What is occurring ask my colleagues to join me in press- will be consequences on governments today is genocide. Hundreds of thou- ing, also, for a U.N. security resolution that conduct genocide in their nations. sands of people are dying, and we can authorizing peacekeeping troops to What we are seeing taking place prevent it. To ignore this crisis would monitor the cease-fire in Darfur and today is something on a massive scale be a tragic mistake. To deny this fund- ensure, by force if necessary, that hu- before our very eyes. We had satellite ing would be to deny children the right manitarian aid is not obstructed. Ac- photographs appearing today. We see to live and people the right to survive. cording to the U.S. Ambassador to vast sections of communities wiped We are not responsible for the geno- Sudan, there is no evidence yet that out, burned out. We see militias going cide, but we will be responsible if we do the Government of Sudan is serious in, backed by the government, burning not do something today to prevent about addressing the militias which communities, poisoning wells, putting these people, these children, men and have caused so much of this problem. If dead animals down in the bottom of women, from dying. the Government of Sudan refuses to ad- wells so they are not usable. Many times, we come to the floor and dress the ethnic cleansing that we have This is a marginal region in the first talk about emergencies. Sometimes seen, then we should make sure the place, where, if you push people out of the word is almost debased. But if ever United States will. their homes and away from their en- there was an emergency, this truly is Senator DURBIN and I have a letter campments, it is difficult to survive. an emergency. This truly is a crisis. that we are now circulating that we We now have by estimates about 1 mil- If this situation weren’t so serious, will send to Secretary Powell. This let- lion people on the move in this region. we could wait and offer this amend- ter addresses this issue, and I invite We have, by estimates, the capacity to ment to another bill. Members of the my colleagues to sign this letter. feed 300,000 people, with 1 million peo- Senate, time does not allow us to do Finally, I want to alert my col- ple on the move. One can see that if the that. Time is not on our side. Using leagues to another crisis that is begin- situation does not improve, we are this bill as the vehicle will make the ning to emerge in Africa. We do not going to have a large group of people emergency funding available as soon as have time today to speak in detail who are not going to get fed, housed, we pass it, and it is signed into law. about it, but we should watch for this and are vulnerable. Many will die. That is why we must act on this bill. crisis because we will have to address Many will perish. We are going into the Every major humanitarian organiza- this crisis as well, and the world needs rainy season in this region. tion in the world has recognized Darfur to address this crisis, and that is the There are a couple of items we need as the worst humanitarian crisis in the crisis in the Congo. to do. No. 1, we need to get this aid world today. But a quote by the U.N. Militant groups who escaped from passed. I thank the chairman for allow- World Food Program Deputy Director Rwanda after the genocide there are ing us to bring up this amendment, and in Chad captures it best: now destabilizing the Congo. Mr. Presi- I urge my colleagues to adopt it. We There will be a tragedy if nothing happens. dent, 3.3 million people are without hu- need to get the international commu- I don’t think any of the children under the manitarian aid. nity engaged with the international ob- age of 5 will make it [if nothing happens], If we do not pay attention to the servers, the African Union, the United and the pregnant women, too. For those who Congo, then the Congo is, in a short pe- Nations, with observers and peace- are under 5, there is no chance. They will riod of time, going to also look like keepers in this region. We need to force simply die from starvation. Darfur, and we will have failed again the Sudanese Government to stop their The U.S. Agency for International and the world will have failed again. sponsorship of the Jingaweit. This is Development is also increasing their The world must pay attention. We the Arab militia that is going into the mortality figures, their estimates. must learn to stop these events before region and burning communities and They now say their original estimate they become crises. That is why our re- attacking communities with machine that at least 350,000 people could die of sponse to Darfur today in this amend- guns. disease and malnutrition over the next ment is so important. We need to set We need to stop the Sudanese Gov- 9 months is conservative. That is be- the precedent that we failed to set in ernment from using helicopter cause the violence that started all of Rwanda: that the U.S. Government will gunships for aerial bombardments, this has not stopped, and because the be watching for ethnic cleansing and from going into these communities and conditions those individuals are facing genocide, and no matter where it is driving people out, killing them with are getting worse with the oncoming found, we will respond, and those re- bombings or by military attacks. We rains. Hundreds of thousands are now sponsible will be held accountable. need to speak very clearly and then act in shantytowns around the regional We simply cannot tolerate crimes decisively. capitals or in refugee camps in eastern against humanity, and we must speak Time is of the essence. We need to Chad. The conditions are quickly dete- out. If we fail in this effort, we doom act now for us to be able to save the riorating because aid groups simply not only the people of Darfur but the lives in this region that are so vulner- cannot accommodate the large num- victims of future conflicts as well. We able and will be lost if we do not act. bers. The United States is currently need to make ‘‘never again’’ a promise I applaud the Secretary of State for meeting about 25 percent of the food of the U.S. Government that is en- announcing today that he will be trav- needs. But that means that 75 percent forced by our actions. I, therefore, urge eling next week to the Darfur region in of the food needs are not being met; 75 my colleagues to support this amend- the Sudan. Congressman WOLF and I percent of the people face starvation. ment and continue to call attention to will be traveling there shortly as well Malnutrition and disease are our big- what is happening in Darfur. to view this situation and to put pres- gest enemies in a crisis such as this. I yield the floor. sure on the Sudanese Government to The polio epidemic hitting Africa has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stop this and to put pressure on the spread to Darfur, and only 50 percent of ator from Kansas. international community to effectively the children are immunized. The race Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I respond. against the clock is well underway and join my colleague from Ohio in sup- We can act, and we can stop this if we need to make sure that USAID and porting this amendment that will put we act now. Mother Teresa, when she

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When they respond. We can do something. We need cerned about what is happening in are moved away from their huts, when to adopt this amendment. We need to Darfur. Just at the time when we were dead animals or dead people are thrown put pressure on the international body starting to celebrate the beginning of a down their wells, they have very little and the Sudanese Government, and we solution to a north-south conflict ability to survive. As the rainy season can save lives by doing so. I urge the which has gone on for years and years, comes, it makes it worse. adoption of this amendment. suddenly we are hit, literally in the On top of that, the Government of I yield the floor. face, with this terrible genocide in the Sudan, in addition to tolerating the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- western part of Sudan. killing of these people, is putting ob- ator from Illinois. It is important to this body that we stacles in the way of our efforts and Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask show that in the midst of all of the the efforts of others in the world to unanimous consent to be added as a co- other things that are going on in the provide food and aid to people who are sponsor of this important amendment. world that we recognize this situation. starving and dying. It is an uncon- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We recognize the importance of it. scionable set of actions by that govern- objection, it is so ordered. We recognize that by our speaking out, ment. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I par- by our actions, by visits by representa- When we think of Sudan, we usually ticularly wish to thank my colleague, tives of our administration, and by the think of a conflict between a Muslim Senator DEWINE from Ohio, for his Congress, we can make a difference in and Arab government, and an African leadership, Senator BROWNBACK from this genocide. and Christian insurgency. That is not Kansas, and the Presiding Officer, Sen- As the Senator from Ohio remarked, the case here. This is Muslim against ator ALEXANDER, for their leadership we all look back 10 years to a time in Muslim, but still Arab against African. on this amendment. Rwanda when we were thinking that Ethnicity, not religion, is the primary In my hometown of Springfield, IL, we cannot be a policeman everywhere factor. my wife and I live next door to this in the world, we cannot deal with every Another of our witnesses, Julie Flint family—we have lived in the neighbor- problem, but at the same time that of Human Rights Watch, was there hood for over 25 years—and one of the problem ballooned to such a massive writing a report this spring, travelling young women in that family, after size we are all embarrassed about the by horse and camel through the area. serving several years in the U.S. Air fact that as a country we did not do She talked about refugees who fled to Force, left to work for the World Food more. neighboring Chad, about 200,000 of Program, and then work for USAID. As That does not always mean we send them, family members being raped and we speak, she is in Sudan trying to troops into a country. It does not al- killed in front of loved ones. She said bring necessary relief in this horrible ways mean we send ships nearby a the region is now largely empty. Where situation. country. But it does mean there are a villages were, only rubble remains. The It is in Robin May’s honor that I am number of things we can do, and with Sudanese Government claims the happy to add my name as a cosponsor this bipartisan act today in the midst Janjaweed forces in Darfur are acting to this important amendment. of perhaps the most important bill we on their own and the government I also acknowledge with gratitude have to discuss, which is the proper wants to stop them. The evidence sug- the helpfulness of Senator STEVENS and support for the men and women who gests otherwise. Senator INOUYE in allowing us to offer Our administration has been a strong are fighting to defend our country, we this amendment. voice in this case, but the inter- are taking a few minutes to say there If one reads the history of the last 10 national community has failed to re- is a terrible event happening in the years, one will be struck by the fact spond. The U.N. Human Rights Com- western part of Sudan that could stop that at least in the situation of Rwan- mission, which is supposed to confront immediately if the Government in da, if not in other times, we in the flagrant abuses of human rights, espe- Khartoum would stop it. We ask them United States turned a blind eye to cially when they occur on such a mass genocide, to the massive killing of in- to do it in a bipartisan way and we fur- scale, failed to adopt a U.S. resolution nocent people. We are not going to let ther ask the United Nations, which in condemning the atrocities. That body that happen in the Sudan and Chad. this case has more of a capacity than has become a travesty, condoning the This commitment of funds, though we do, to influence that government very activity it was intended to pre- modest in relation to the problems, and to get busy and do its job. That is vent. shows that the United States is willing what we are asking today. The amend- The Bush administration, this Gov- to step up and try to show leadership ment of the Senator from Ohio appro- ernment, has had remarkable success with the rest of the world in helping priates $95 million to help in that ef- in the peace process between the north these poor innocent victims. fort. and the south. We are proud of that. We are constantly defining ourselves Last week I chaired a hearing of the Protocols addressing all the major out- to the world. Those definitions come Senate Foreign Relations Committee standing issues in that process were out many times in photographs that on the situation in Sudan. The alarm signed in May. Senator Danforth, who are not complimentary and sometimes could not have been sounded more was the President’s special envoy, has in photographs that are. I hope the loudly. I chaired that hearing because I been a real leader. Other nations have world, in viewing this small but impor- am chairman of the African Affairs joined in that effort: Great Britain, tant effort, will understand that Amer- Subcommittee. One of our witnesses, Norway, Kenya. ica does care, and cares for those who John Prendergast of the International Some of our friends are concerned if are suffering in the most remote re- Crisis Group, told the committee the we confront the government in Khar- gions of the world and in Africa, of first phase of the genocide in Darfur is toum, Sudan, too directly about the course. already complete. The Government of atrocities in the west, Darfur, that will I am happy to add my name as a co- Sudan, largely through its Janjaweed jeopardize any prospect for lasting sponsor to this amendment. I hope it is militia, has pursued an active cam- peace in southern Sudan. They may be adopted with overwhelming support. paign of ethnic cleansing. Over 30,000— right. But if hundreds of thousands of I yield the floor. maybe 50,000—have already been killed lives are the price of peace in southern The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. by direct attacks on villages in Darfur. Sudan, the price is too high. DEWINE). The Senator from Tennessee. They have leveled hundreds of villages. So the amendment of the Senator Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I Other Senators have spoken of the de- from Ohio, which I am glad to cospon- thank the Senator from Ohio and the tails, but that is what is happening. sor, will enable the United States to

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I congratulate Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I ing the United States and the inter- the Senator from Ohio on this amend- rise to express my support for the national community’s will to fulfill ment. I am proud to support it. amendment introduced by Senator that pledge. We must not fail those I yield the floor. DEWINE to provide humanitarian as- who are now facing displacement, star- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I rise sistance for the refugees in Darfur, vation, and death. We must rise to the today to lend my strong support to the Sudan. Of all the places on Earth, occasion. amendment offered by the Senator where killing and deaths are rampant, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- from Ohio. I would also like to recog- Darfur, Sudan leads the list. ator from Alaska. nize the leadership that the Senator The DeWine amendment will provide Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- from Kansas, Mr. BROWNBACK, and the $95 million to respond to the crisis, in- sent that this amendment be tempo- Senator from Wisconsin, Mr. FEINGOLD, cluding $70 million for International rarily set aside so I can send to the have shown on the issue of Sudan Disaster and Famine Assistance and desk an amendment which has been throughout the years. $25 million for Migration and Refugee agreed to. This amendment mirrors efforts in Assistance. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the House of Representatives appro- In response to attacks by rebel objection, it is so ordered. priations bill to add $95 million to ad- groups in the Western region of Darfur, AMENDMENT NO. 3497 dress the humanitarian crisis in Arab militias, known as Jangaweed, Mr. STEVENS. I send an amendment Darfur, Sudan and across the border in armed and aided by the government of to the desk for the Senator from Chad. Sudan, launched a brutal campaign of It is a good start and I commend the Vermont, Mr. LEAHY. ethnic cleansing against non-Arab resi- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. chairman and ranking member of the dents, including murder, rape, forced ALEXANDER). The clerk will report. Defense Subcommittee for accepting displacement, and looting. Over 30,000 The assistant legislative clerk read this amendment. However, it is only a have been killed and more than 2 mil- as follows: start, and a modest one at that. lion displaced. The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], We should be providing at least dou- The situation is dire. While the ble this amount to address what is the for Mr. LEAHY, proposes an amendment num- United Nations Security Council re- bered 3497. worst humanitarian crisis that exists cently endorsed the peace process to Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask in the world today. I hope that by the end Africa’s longest running civil war, unanimous consent that the reading of time we conclude debate on this bill USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios the Senate will have agreed to addi- the amendment be dispensed with. estimated that 300,000 refugees from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tional funds for Sudan. Darfur may perish due to a lack of The Senate needs to act. The situa- objection, it is so ordered. basic food and medicine. He added that The amendment is as follows: tion is abysmal. The situation is hor- that number could reach as high as one (Purpose: To set aside an amount for pro- rendous. The situation is intolerable. million. Sudanese military forces and govern- curement of aircrew bladder relief (ABRD) Secretary of State Colin Powell has kits) ment-backed militia forces have left stated that the Administration is cur- On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert tens of thousands dead, over a million rently studying whether or not the displaced, and hundreds of thousands the following: rampage in Darfur can legally be de- SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated by at immediate, urgent risk. USAID has fined as ‘‘genocide’’. title under the heading ‘‘Other Procurement, warned that without full humanitarian Whatever the legal conclusion—and Air Force’’, up to $2,000,000 may be used for access, 350,000 displaced civilians may in this Senator’s mind the killings aircrew bladder relief device (ABRD) kits. die or hunger and disease in the coming most certainly can be characterized as Mr. STEVENS. I ask for adoption of months. genocide—the United States and the the amendment. This is an amendment The massacres and widespread rapes, international community have a moral earmarking specific funds for a specific the destruction of villages, mosques obligation to provide assistance to the project for our crews. and farms—all of this violence and hor- refugees and compel the government of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ror have given rise to a second, even Sudan to put a stop to the death question is on agreeing to the amend- more costly wave of suffering, as civil- squads. ment. ians are left with no capacity to sus- It is past time for the U.N. Security The amendment (No. 3497) was agreed tain themselves as the rainy season ap- Council to pass a resolution author- to. proaches. izing a robust monitoring and peace- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move On top of this, the Sudan-Chad bor- keeping force and demanding that the to reconsider the vote. der is heavily patrolled to keep some of government of Sudan disarm the Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- the most vulnerable civilians from flee- Jangaweed and allow humanitarian as- tion on the table. ing to refugee camps in eastern Chad. sistance to reach the refugees. The motion to lay on the table was What is happening is appalling, it is Sadly, it appears that debate over agreed to. an affront to all humanity, to all such a resolution could take weeks and Mr. STEVENS. I suggest the absence faiths, and we cannot stand by and sim- put countless lives at risk. Inaction of a quorum. ply watch this unfold. will also threaten the peace process The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Sudanese government claims to that so many people, including the new clerk will call the roll. have granted humanitarian access to U.S. Ambassador to the United Na- The bill clerk proceeded to call the Darfur. This is a sham. The govern- tions, John Danforth, have worked so roll. ment of Sudan has done virtually ev- long to put in place. Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- erything it can to prevent the inter- While the Security Council waits, the sent the order for the quorum call be national community from effectively U.S. Senate can act now. Earlier this rescinded. addressing the crisis in Darfur. The month, Mr. Natsios pledged an addi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without government has stalled and delayed tional $188.5 million in emergency as- objection, it is so ordered. permission to travel, prevented the use sistance to address the humanitarian Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- of vehicles and radios in certain areas, crisis in Darfur. While this amendment sent Senator DOLE be added as a co- and looked the other way as militias does not match that amount, it is a sponsor to amendment No. 3493. have attacked and threatened humani- start and it will give the refugees some The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tarian workers. hope. objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7371 Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I urge Humanitarian assistance has not and agreement on a plan for disarming Senators to come present their amend- been allowed to reach all of those in militia forces and rebels. ments. need. Fourth, the administration should We will be pleased to yield the floor Meanwhile, the annual rainy season invest Senator Danforth with the au- to the distinguished Senator from is now beginning, making transpor- thority to start work immediately on a South Dakota, the Democratic leader. tation more difficult, and making the Security Council resolution including The PRESIDING OFFICER. The health of the vulnerable even more pre- each of these steps and establishing Democratic leader is recognized. carious. verifiable benchmarks for compliance. Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, let me Most ominously, the people of Darfur In the event of noncompliance, we again compliment our two managers. are about to miss their planting sea- must call for Security Council sanc- We want to encourage Senators to son, raising the specter of a famine of tions, including freezing the assets and come over and offer their amendments. epic proportions and rendering other- restricting the travel of Sudanese gov- I hope over the course of the next cou- wise productive men and women de- ernment officials. ple of hours we can dispose of whatever pendent for at least another year. In order to be effective, however, it is pending amendments there are. Already, USAID predicts 320,000 have vital, that these sanctions be multilat- Mr. President, I understand the pend- been effectively sentenced to death. eral and the world community share ing legislation is an amendment of- Unless action is taken, 1 million Suda- fully in their implementation. fered by the Senator from Ohio regard- nese men, women, and children will die Fifth, Senator Danforth should also ing Sudan. this year alone. be empowered to put Khartoum on no- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I repeat, 1 million people face death tice, in the strongest terms, that inter- ator is correct. in Sudan. national support for implementation of Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, the Let’s also be clear on this point. the North-South peace agreement does history of the world’s response to geno- Most of these deaths are preventable, not represent endorsement of cide is one of long memory and poor but only if the world chooses to act. Khartoum’s actions in Darfur. eyesight. Genocide is a crime against human- The agreements reached between Each of us have, at one time or an- ity. And all humanity shares a com- warring parties in the North and South other, looked back upon the terrible mon responsibility to respond. of Sudan, which could not have been history of the Holocaust and made a Our revulsion at genocide joins all accomplished without the leadership of commitment, in public or in our people, in all cultures throughout the Senator Danforth and the administra- hearts, not to stay silent should the world. Unilateral action in this sense tion, are nonetheless just the first first signs of a potential genocide come would not be sufficient. steps to bringing stability and peace to into view. There are few clearer cases for the the entire country. Every one of President Bush’s six im- need to rally the world. America has In no way does the Sudanese govern- mediate predecessors gave voice to this both the opportunity and the obliga- ment’s commitment to end hostilities common commitment. And yet each tion to unite the world community in with rebels in the South justify or saw during their tenure a genocide trying to prevent yet another genocide. compensate for its active support for somewhere in the world. My friends from Ohio and Vermont, Janjaweed militia in Darfur. In the last quarter of the twentieth Sixth, in order to clarify Senator Senators DEWINE and LEAHY, are urg- century, 1.7 million Cambodians were ing us to take the first important step Danforth’s authority, the State De- murdered by the Khmer Rouge; 100,000 in stopping this gathering storm. This partment should make its final deter- Kurds were massacred by Saddam Hus- additional assistance will help thou- mination on whether the crisis in sein; 200,000 Bosnia Muslims were sands of people avert hunger. Darfur meets the legal definition of killed by Serb militia; and 800,000 But we also must ensure that we do genocide. Rwandan Tutsis and moderate Hutus Testimony from the victims in everything possible to end this crisis. were killed at the hands of Hutu mobs The most effective tool against a po- Darfur make it very clear that it does. In order to remove any ambiguity or in just 100 days. tential disaster in Sudan is the United As these dangers gathered, and the ambivalence from America’s moral Nations. cry for help went out to the world, the leadership, the State Department The Bush administration must equip world stood by, each time. should make its determination quick- our new ambassador to the United Na- Our failure has not been one of moral ly, so that we can bring together an ap- tions with the authority and support understanding. Our failure, simply, has propriate response from the world com- required to provide effective leadership been one of moral courage. munity. Today, a tragedy of all too familiar on Sudan. Finally, Senator Danforth should be dimensions appears to be gathering in The administration should take the empowered to initiate discussions the Darfur region of Western Sudan. following steps in order to make sure within the Security Council on plan- Armed and protected by the Suda- that Senator Danforth is able to mobi- ning for an intervention force, if this nese military, ethnic Arab militiamen lize international action on Darfur: should be required to ensure that lives First, the Administration must insist have brought a plague of terror down are saved and a genocide prevented. on the African residents of Darfur. that Khartoum provide complete, unre- Consideration should be given to non- Villages have been razed, crops de- stricted access for all humanitarian op- U.S. troops including from Europe and stroyed, and cattle slaughtered. erations and aid workers. Africa; the Security Council should Women have been raped and enslaved. Second, we must demand that the consult with the African Union. More than 15,000 Sudanese men, Sudanese government take verifiable The main point here is that the plan- women, and children have been killed, steps to ensure that the militia forces ning must be done now—even if the de- and a million more have been driven are restrained, by allowing for the un- cision is delayed—both to make clear from their homes in fear. restricted movement and operations of to Khartoum that the international As they torch villages, the Arab mili- observers deployed by the African community is serious and to be ready if tia have been heard to shout, ‘‘We will Union. it is necessary to intervene. not allow blacks here. . . . This land is In addition, the Sudanese govern- The history of genocide teaches us only for Arabs.’’ ment must stop providing arms and that this crisis needs to be addressed On May 6, the Senate passed a resolu- logistical support to the Janjaweed mi- on several different levels. tion condemning the Sudanese govern- litia. First, on the humanitarian level, we ment’s complicity in the terrorizing of Third, we should require that Khar- need to provide immediate aid to refu- the civilian population of Darfur and toum initiate, with U.N., African gees and to the internally displaced. warning of a potential crisis. Union, and regional support and in- Second, we must insist on full ac- Since then, however, no real progress volvement, a dialogue with political, countability for all perpetrators of has been made either to stop the blood- rebel, and civil society representatives crimes against humanity. shed or to bring sufficient aid to the in Darfur in order to achieve a long- In order to keep Sudan from spiraling refugees. term resolution of the political crisis downward into a cycle of retributive

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(Purpose: To increase amounts for certain Finally, a long-term resolution de- They have done so in this bill in a way Navy shipbuilding and conversion pro- mands that the world focus on bringing that allows Guard members and reserv- grams, projects, and activities; and to pro- about a political solution to the insta- ists to obtain this health care coverage vide an offset) bility and violence of Sudan. for 5 months, up until that time next On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert President Bush has spoken with force year when we expect a supplemental to the following: and eloquence on the need to match be brought again before the Senate, SEC. 8121. (a) Of the amounts appropriated by title III under the heading ‘‘SHIPBUILDING American action to American words which would then afford us an oppor- AND CONVERSION, NAVY’’— and values. tunity to review the current program (1) the amount provided under that head- Never is that more important than in and extend it for the balance of the ing specifically for the Carrier Replacement the case of genocide when the lives of year. It would be in consultation with Program (AP) is hereby increased by hundreds of thousands hang in the bal- Senator GRAHAM. $140,900,000; ance. We have concluded that a far better (2) the amount provided under that head- President Bush, like his predecessors, and more productive and long-lasting ing specifically for CVN Refuelings (AP) is understands the moral imperative to approach would be to complete our hereby increased by $110,000,000; and take action to stop genocide. (3) the total amount provided under that work in the bill where it belongs, the heading is hereby increased by $250,900,000. Speaking after a tour of the Holo- Defense authorization bill, the legisla- (b) The amount of the reduction provided caust Museum in 2001, President Bush tion we completed just last night, in section 8062(a) is hereby increased by reaffirmed ‘‘America’s commitment to thanks to the able leadership of Chair- $250,900,000. the memory of 6 million who died in man WARNER. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I state the Holocaust [and] our commitment Our concern, of course, has been that to the Senate that this amendment has to averting future tragedies.’’ even though TRICARE for reservists been cleared on both sides, and it is The future has arrived. A tragedy enjoyed the support of more than 70 revenue neutral, as I understand it. stands at the world’s doorstep. These Members, there may not be the degree Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank words are engraved upon the con- of support in conference that will be re- the distinguished managers of the bill. science of the world: Never Again. quired to sustain the Senate position. I appreciate that. This is a matter that In the months ahead, we will learn So it is our hope that will happen. The is of great importance to the U.S. what they mean to us. chairman’s acknowledgment of his in- Navy. I am happy to do it. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask terest in protecting the Senate posi- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask that amendment No. 3493, which is the tion is appreciated, and we will work unanimous consent that Senator Sudan amendment, be agreed to. with him to see that we are successful ALLEN of Virginia be added as a co- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The in that effort in committee. sponsor to the amendment. question is on agreeing to the amend- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, as al- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I join ment. ways and customary with the distin- in that request. The amendment (No. 3493) was agreed guished Senator from South Dakota, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to. you have spoken to the situation factu- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. STEVENS. The Senator from ally. Historically, that is the way we Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, has Virginia has an amendment, and I un- have dealt with those matters in the the amendment been adopted? derstand the Senator from South Da- Senate. I appreciate you respect my po- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without kota, the distinguished minority lead- sition as a conferee. I cannot make objection, the amendment is agreed to. er, wishes to have a discussion. ironclad commitments, other than I The amendment (No. 3498) was agreed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have always gone into a conference to to. ator from Virginia. try to support the position as taken by Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider TRICARE this collective body in its decision- the vote. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I am making process. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- available for the colloquy. Mr. President, I thank my colleague. tion on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I again The motion to lay on the table was Democratic leader. thank the chairman. Simply stated, it agreed to. Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, the is our expectation that we will succeed AMENDMENT NO. 3499 Senator from South Carolina is not on in conference this year. This issue has Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send the Senate floor, but I do not think he overwhelming bipartisan support not an amendment to the desk on behalf of would mind, given the fact—— only in the Senate but the House as Senator ROBERTS and ask that it be Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, he well. And, obviously, it will keep com- considered. spoke to me about it, and I expressed a ing back year after year unless we do The PRESIDING OFFICER. The willingness to indicate to both col- resolve it. It would be my hope this clerk will report the amendment. leagues that the Senate bill contains a would be the year we do so success- The legislative clerk read as follows: provision coauthored by my two distin- fully. The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], guished colleagues on a subject that is So, again, I thank my colleagues, and for Mr. ROBERTS, proposes an amendment of great importance to the men and I yield the floor. numbered 3499. women of our military. And it is the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The amendment is as follows: intention of the Senator from Virginia, ator from Alaska. (Purpose: To make available, from amounts as a conferee, to support the Senate po- AMENDMENT NO. 3498 appropriated for ‘‘Research, Development, sitions as we proceed through the reso- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send Test, and Evaluation, Air Force’’, $6,000,000 lution of such differences as the House an amendment to the desk on behalf of for the Science, Mathematics, And Re- and the Senate may have. the Senator from Virginia, Mr. WAR- search for Transformation (SMART) Pilot Scholarship Program) Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ap- NER. preciate the statement of support of- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert fered by the distinguished chairman of clerk will report the amendment. the following: the Armed Services Committee. It had The legislative clerk read as follows: SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by title IV of this been our intention to offer an amend- The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], Act under the heading ‘‘Research, Develop- ment to provide full 12-month funding, for Mr. WARNER, proposes an amendment ment, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force’’, up on this particular bill, for reservists’ numbered 3498. to $6,000,000 may be available for the Science, TRICARE. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask Mathematics, And Research for Trans- I thank the distinguished chairman unanimous consent that reading of the formation (SMART) Pilot Scholarship Pro- of the committee and our remarkable amendment be dispensed with. gram. ranking member for their efforts and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this the acknowledgment of the need to ad- objection, it is so ordered. amendment would make available up

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Mr. President, this Iraq and Afghanistan. to. The sense-of-the-Senate amendment amendment would make available up Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move that I authored was included in the fis- to $3 million for another project that to reconsider the vote. cal year 2004 Defense Appropriations the Senator from Pennsylvania sup- Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- Act, as signed into law by the Presi- tion on the table. ports. I urge its adoption. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without dent on September 30, 2003. But there The motion to lay on the table was was no request for funds for our troops agreed to. objection, the amendment is agreed to. The amendment (No. 3501) was agreed deployed overseas in the budget that AMENDMENT NO. 3500 came to Congress on February 2, 2004. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send to. Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider That budget was stone-cold silent to the desk an amendment on behalf of the vote. about our troops in Iraq and in Afghan- Senator SANTORUM and ask that it be Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- istan. considered. It was as if the White House had no The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was plan for how to pay our troops over- clerk will report the amendment. seas, or how to pay for their fuel and The legislative clerk read as follows: agreed to. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I state ammunition. We sometimes hear Korea The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], described as the forgotten war, but the for Mr. SANTORUM, proposes an amendment to the Senate that we have several Senators who have indicated they have President’s budget forgot about the numbered 3500. wars ongoing in Iraq and Afghanistan. The amendment is as follows: amendments. I urge they come to the floor. We have business to conduct Senators on both sides of the aisle re- (Purpose: To make available, from amounts alized the folly of ignoring the massive appropriated for ‘‘Operation and Mainte- today following completion of this bill. We do hope we can complete this bill as costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghani- nance, Defense-Wide’’, $5,000,000 for Depart- stan. In an act of fiscal responsibility, ment of Defense Education Activity for the early as possible. We do urge that Sen- upgrading of security at Department of De- ators come to the floor. the chairman of the Senate Budget fense dependents schools) Mr. President, I believe our distin- Committee included in his mark of the On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert guished colleague from West Virginia fiscal year 2005 budget resolution an the following: is here to offer an amendment. additional $30 billion reserve fund for SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or I yield the floor. the costs of the wars. The House of otherwise made available by title II of this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Representatives went even further by Act under the heading ‘‘OPERATION AND ator from West Virginia. including a $50 billion reserve fund in MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE’’, up to Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I thank my its version of the budget resolution. $5,000,000 may be available for Department of Again, these funds were not requested Defense Education Activity for the upgrad- distinguished friend, the chairman of ing of security at Department of Defense the Committee on Appropriations. by the President, but Congress decided schools. AMENDMENT NO. 3502 to include them for the sake of fiscal Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this Mr. President, I send to the desk an sanity. The Defense appropriations bill be- amendment on behalf of the Senator amendment. fore the Senate today includes $25 bil- from Pennsylvania would make avail- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lion to pay for our troops in Iraq and able up to $5 million for a project the clerk will report the amendment. Afghanistan. The White House re- Senator supports. It has been cleared The legislative clerk read as follows: quested these funds literally at the last on both sides. I urge adoption of the The Senator from West Virginia [Mr. minute. The Armed Services Com- amendment. BYRD] proposes an amendment numbered The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 3502. mittee had completed its markup of objection, it is so ordered. The amend- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask unan- the Defense authorization bill the week ment is agreed to. imous consent that further reading of before the administration submitted The amendment (No. 3500) was agreed the amendment be dispensed with. its request for these moneys. Talk to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without about hiding the ball, the administra- Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider objection, it is so ordered. tion stiff-arms Congress by not making the vote. The amendment is as follows: any budget estimate for Iraq and Af- ghanistan until after the markup of Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- (Purpose: To express the sense of the Senate tion on the table. on budgeting and funding of ongoing mili- the Defense authorization bill is com- The motion to lay on the table was tary operations overseas) pleted. agreed to. On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert Does anyone think this $25 billion AMENDMENT NO. 3501 the following: will cover the cost of the wars for the Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send SEC. 8121. It is the sense of the Senate next 12 months? Not a chance, Mr. an amendment to the desk on behalf of that— President. According to the Depart- (1) any request for funds for a fiscal year the Senator from Pennsylvania, Mr. ment of Defense, the cost of operations for an ongoing military operation overseas, in Iraq now averages $4 billion per SANTORUM, and I ask for its consider- including operations in Afghanistan and ation. month. The cost of operations in Af- Iraq, should be included in the annual budget ghanistan is up to $900 million-plus per The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of the President for such fiscal year as sub- clerk will report. mitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of month. At that rate of spending, the The legislative clerk read as follows: title 31, United States Code; and President’s $25 billion reserve fund will The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], (2) any funds provided for such fiscal year not even last half a year. for Mr. SANTORUM, proposes an amendment for such a military operation should be pro- Talk about short-changing our numbered 3501. vided in appropriations Acts for such fiscal troops. year through appropriations to specific ac- The amendment is as follows: That is why, for better or worse, the counts set forth in such Acts. White House is planning on springing a (Purpose: To make available, from amounts appropriated for ‘‘Research, Development, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- supplemental budget request of $50 bil- Test, and Evaluation, Army’’, $3,000,000 for ator from West Virginia. lion or more on Congress and the Medical Advanced Technology for the In- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, last year, American taxpayer sometime next travenous Membrane Oxygenator) the Senate overwhelmingly approved year. On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert an amendment that I offered to urge Tragically, all of these funds are the following: the President to budget for ongoing being financed by deficit spending.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 Since the administration refuses to supplemental appropriations bills for I yield the floor. send Congress an estimate of how much the Vietnam War after 1969. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will Even in more modern times, ongoing ator from Alaska. cost, much less any plan for how to pay military operations in Bosnia, Kosovo, Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, we for those costs, each last-minute emer- and the patrol of the no-fly zones over would be pleased to recommend the gency request for funds that the Presi- Iraq were made part of the regular adoption of the amendment offered by budget and appropriations process. The dent sends to Congress sends our coun- Senator BYRD. I believe, if he would try deeper into red ink. amendment that I offer to urge the permit, we would be willing to adopt it President to budget for the wars in Congress has already devoted $122 bil- on a voice vote. It was adopted last Iraq and Afghanistan isn’t a break with lion to Iraq, and every single dollar of year, the same amendment, as the Sen- how our government pays for wars. My that amount is going to have to be paid ator said, by a substantial number of amendment says that the President off by the sweat and toil of our chil- Senators. We see no reason not to sup- should stick with historical precedent dren and grandchildren for decades to port the amendment this year. If the and fiscal responsibility in budgeting come, because it is the taxes the future Senator wishes to offer it, we would be generations will pay that will be used for the wars that we are now in. The amendment that I offer today is pleased to have it. to finance the deficit spending of Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I thank my today. What kind of wars are we run- precisely the same amendment that I offered to last year’s Defense Appro- distinguished friend. I really wish to ning when we saddle our children, and have a rollcall vote on this amend- their children yet to be born, with the priations bill, which was supported by 81 Senators. The amendment simply ment. It was a very popular amend- responsibility of paying for them? ment last year. I thank the distin- I have heard all of the tired excuses states the sense of the Senate that the guished chairman for his willingness to about why the administration does not President should request funds for on- proceed on a voice vote. want to estimate the cost of the wars going military operations in his reg- in Iraq and Afghanistan. I wish I had a ular budget request, and that such Mr. STEVENS. We would be happy to nickel for every time I have heard funds should be appropriated in regular have a vote, but could we agree to a someone say that the cost of the war is accounts. later time? There are a series of Sen- The administration’s practice for ‘‘unknowable.’’ ators in committee meetings right For example, on July 9, 2003, at a paying for the ongoing wars in Iraq and now, and they asked not to be dis- hearing of the Armed Services Com- Afghanistan must change. This week, turbed for at least another half hour. mittee, I asked Secretary Rumsfeld for Deputy Defense Secretary Wolfowitz Mr. BYRD. Yes. acknowledged to a House committee an estimate of how much is being spent Mr. STEVENS. Could we ask for the that our troops could be in Iraq for in Iraq and Afghanistan. His response? yeas and nays and have a time agreed years to come. If that is true—and I ‘‘I would not want to venture a guess upon between yourself and the two hope that it is not—now is the time for and be wrong.’’ I wouldn’t accept that managers of the bill? Congress to get serious about making answer. I told Secretary Rumsfeld to Mr. BYRD. That would be very satis- the President figure out a budget plan go call the Pentagon and find out. factory. for paying for the massive cost of a That’s exactly what he did, and he fi- long-term military presence in Iraq. Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- nally reported back that we were The alternative is to continue with sent that it be in order to request the spending $4.8 billion in Iraq and Af- the current administration policy: yeas and nays on this amendment at ghanistan every month. more last minute spending requests, this time. That’s why I just don’t buy it when more reports that our troops are run- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a the administration says it has no idea ning out of money, and more deficit sufficient second? what it might cost to finance ongoing spending. This is a recipe for a fiscal There appears to be a sufficient sec- military operations. It is an open se- disaster. Current White House policy ond. cret that the Defense Department is on paying for the war perpetuates an The yeas and nays were ordered. well able to produce an estimate of the ongoing budgetary crisis for our troops cost of its operations. The only prob- Mr. STEVENS. The yeas and nays are overseas: rather than planing for their ordered? lem is that Congress has been contin- needs, we force our troops to bounce ually stiff-armed in our attempts to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas from one stop-gap spending measure to and nays are ordered. learn about those estimates. another. This is just plain wrong. I have also heard time and again that Congress should not allow itself to be Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask the United States never budgets for the streamrolled. It should not allow the unanimous consent that Senators cost of wars in advance. That is just President to send up an emergency sup- BIDEN, CORZINE, and FEINGOLD be added not true. The Congressional Research plemental, and then demand imme- as original cosponsors of amendment Service does state that ‘‘since 1990, diate action by the Congress. That is No. 3493. Congress generally has funded combat now mistakes are made. Last year, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without operations with supplemental appro- President failed to request sufficient objection, it is so ordered. priations.’’ However, the Congressional funds for body armor for our troops. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, for Research Service also concludes that Last year, the President failed to re- Members of the Senate, we are very as military operations become more quest sufficient funds for armor for close to the end of the amendments predictable, such as in peacekeeping Humvees. Last year, the President that we know of, and we would prob- operations, Congress begins to fund failed to request sufficient funds for lo- ably be proceeding to third reading those operations by a combination of cating and destroying conventional after the Byrd amendment, unless regular budget appropriations and sup- weapons in Iraq. Now all Americans Members come forward and offer their plemental appropriations and, eventu- know what tragic mistakes those were. amendments. ally, by regular appropriations alone. Congress must insist on receiving a de- AMENDMENT NO. 3503 Aside from the last decade, there is a tailed budget request for the wars in long history of Presidents requesting Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I have Iraq and Afghanistan so that mistakes an amendment from the two Senators funds in regular appropriations bills for like those are not repeated. from Mississippi, Senators LOTT and ongoing military operations. CRS has The Byrd amendment tells the Presi- COCHRAN. I ask that it be presented to reported that President Roosevelt re- dent that he should budget for the wars the Senate. quested regular appropriations for the in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is a sim- conduct of World War II in fiscal years ple, common-sense approach that pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 1943, 1944, 1945, and 1946. Presidents motes fiscal responsibility. The Senate clerk will report. Johnson and Nixon received funding for already endorsed this approach last The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], the Vietnam War in every Defense Ap- year in an overwhelming vote, and I for Mr. LOTT and Mr. COCHRAN, proposes an propriations Act from fiscal year 1966 urge my colleagues to support my amendment No. 3503. through 1973. In fact, there were no amendment again. The amendment is as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7375 (Purpose: To express the sense of Congress The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the service to evaluate thoroughly the on the expansion of the Global Hawk Mari- clerk will report. potential effectiveness of a ‘character- time Demonstration Program to include The legislative clerk read as follows: based, principle-centered program’ de- forward deployed forces of the Navy and The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], signed to teach personnel how to effi- the Marine Corps in the United States Cen- for Mr. BAYH, proposes an amendment num- tral Command area of operations) ciently focus and execute key prior- bered 3505. On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert ities. the following: The amendment is as follows: Mr. HATCH. I thank the Senator. I SEC. 8121. It is the sense of the Senate On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert also hoped the Senator might share his that— the following: thoughts on how we might better sup- (1) the Global Hawk Maritime Demonstra- SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated by port our service members families? title under the heading ‘‘OPERATION AND tion Program should be expanded to include Mr. STEVENS. The Committee con- the participation of forward deployed forces MAINTENANCE, ARMY’’, up to $21,900,000 may be used for M1A2 Tank Transmission Mainte- tinues to express concern about the of the Navy and the Marine Corps in the area plight of Army families who must deal of responsibility of the Commander of the nance. United States Central Command; and Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this with extended deployments of a spouse (2) the Secretary of the Navy should com- amendment would make available up or a parent. These continued deploy- pile the lessons learned in the conduct of the to $21.9 million for a project the Sen- ments place a significant burden on the demonstration program specifically in that ator supports. We have cleared the modern military family. I hope it will area of responsibility and incorporate those amendment. I ask that it be agreed to. reassure the Senator, who is concerned lessons into the ongoing activities of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without about military families, as am I, that demonstration program for the development objection, the amendment is agreed to. the Committee encourages the Depart- of concepts of operations. The amendment (No. 3505) was agreed ment of the Army to evaluate different Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, it is a to. training programs which can assist sense of the Senate concerning the Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move families in this critical time of need. Global Hawk. to reconsider the vote. Mr. HATCH. I thank my friend, the Mr. INOUYE. No objection. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without distinguished Chairman. tion on the table. objection, the amendment is agreed to. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this The motion to lay on the table was The amendment (No. 3503) was agreed amendment would make available up agreed to. to. to $2 million for a project the Senator Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move AMENDMENT NO. 3506 supports. We have cleared the amend- to reconsider the vote. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send ment. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- an amendment to the desk on behalf of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion on the table. Senator REED. objection, the amendment is agreed to. The motion to lay on the table was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The amendment (No. 3506) was agreed agreed to. clerk will report. to. AMENDMENT NO. 3504 The legislative clerk read as follows: Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I state Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], to the Senate that Senator INOUYE and to the desk an amendment on behalf of for Mr. REED, proposes an amendment num- I have cleared the amendments pre- bered 3506. Senator REED. sented to us. We have rejected several. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The amendment is as follows: We ask that Members come to the Sen- clerk will report. (Purpose: To make available, from amounts ate floor and indicate if they intend to The legislative clerk read as follows: appropriated for Research, Development, pursue the amendments they have sug- Test, and Evaluation, Navy, $2,000,000 to The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], gested they might raise. We are cur- conduct a demonstration of a prototype of for Mr. REED of Rhode Island, proposes an rently clearing with leadership the the Improved Shipboard Combat Informa- amendment 3504. time of 4 o’clock for the time Senator tion Center) The amendment is as follows: BYRD’s amendment will come back. On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert I suggest the absence of a quorum. (Purpose: To make available, from amounts the following: appropriated for Research, Development, SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Test, and Evaluation, Navy, $3,000,000 to otherwise made available by title IV of this clerk will call the roll. establish the Consortium of Visualization Act under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOP- The legislative clerk proceeded to Excellence for Underseas Warfare Modeling MENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, NAVY’’, up to call the roll. and Simulation (COVE)) $2,000,000 may be available to conduct a dem- Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert onstration of a prototype of the Improved sent that the order for the quorum call the following: Shipboard Combat Information Center. be rescinded. SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without otherwise made available by title IV of this like to compliment my friend, Senator Act under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOP- objection, it is so ordered. STEVENS. He has been a tireless advo- MENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, NAVY’’, up to cate for our Nation’s military and has AMENDMENT NO. 3507 $3,000,000 may be available to establish the ensured that our service members re- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send Consortium of Visualization Excellence for to the desk an amendment sponsored Underseas Warfare Modeling and Simulation ceive the highest quality training pos- by Senators BIDEN, LUGAR, INOUYE, and (COVE). sible. Senator STEVENS has also not Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this forgotten that it is the families of our myself. would make available up to $3 million service members who play a vital role The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. for a project Senator REED supports. in supporting our troops and Congress We have cleared it and ask that it be has a important responsibility to light- The legislative clerk read as follows: agreed to. en this heavy load. Therefore, I rise to The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask the Senator’s thoughts about the for himself, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. LUGAR, and Mr. objection, the amendment is agreed to. Navy’s determination to revolutionize INOUYE, proposes an amendment numbered 3507. The amendment (No. 3504) was agreed its training and leadership program to. curriculum. The amendment is as follows: Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move Mr. STEVENS. I thank my colleague (Purpose: To provide certain authorities to reconsider the vote and to lay that for his kind words. Improving the al- related to the transfer of defense articles) motion on the table. ready-high quality of training is one of On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert The motion to lay on the table was the Committee’s highest priorities and, the following: agreed to. of course, this includes the Navy’s SEC. 8121. (a)(1) Notwithstanding section 514 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 AMENDMENT NO. 3505 training and leadership programs. As U.S.C. 2321h), the President may transfer to Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send the Navy seeks to determine the best Israel, in exchange for concessions to be ne- to the desk an amendment on behalf of system in order to facilitate this mod- gotiated by the Secretary of Defense, with Senator BAYH. ernization, the Committee encourages the concurrence of the Secretary of State,

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Mr. President, I ask BANES, proposes an amendment numbered (C) are intended for use as reserve stocks unanimous consent that the order for 3516. for Israel; and the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask (D) as of the date of enactment of this Act, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the reading of are located in a stockpile in Israel. objection, it is so ordered. the amendment be dispensed with. (b) The value of concessions negotiated The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pursuant to subsection (a) shall be at least Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask equal to the fair market value of the items unanimous consent that there be no objection, it is so ordered. transferred. The concessions may include second-degree amendments in order to The amendment is as follows: cash compensation, services, waiver of Senator BYRD’s amendment. (Purpose: To make available, from amounts charges otherwise payable by the United The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there appropriated for ‘‘Research, Development, States, and other items of value. objection? Test, and Evaluation, Air Force’’, $7,000,000 (c) Not later than 30 days before making a Without objection, it is so ordered. for AN/APG–68(V)10 radar development for F–16 aircraft) transfer under the authority of this section, Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I sug- the President shall transmit a notification of gest the absence of a quorum. On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert the proposed transfer to the Committees on the following: Foreign Relations and Armed Services of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The SEC. 8121. (a) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNT FOR Senate and the Committees on International clerk will call the roll. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUA- Relations and Armed Services of the House The legislative clerk proceeded to TION, AIR FORCE, FOR RADAR DEVELOPMENT.— of Representatives. The notification shall call the roll. Of The amount appropriated or otherwise identify the items to be transferred and the Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I ask made available by title IV of this Act under concessions to be received. unanimous consent that the order for the heading ‘‘Research, Development, Test, (d) No transfer may be made under the au- the quorum call be rescinded. and Evaluation, Air Force’’, $7,000,000 may be thority of this section more than 2 years The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without available for AN/APG–68(V)10 radar develop- after the date of the enactment of this Act. ment for F–16 aircraft. SEC. 8122. Section 514(b)(2) of the Foreign objection, it is so ordered. (b) CONSTRUCTION OF AMOUNT.—The Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321h(b)(2)) MEASUREMENT AND SIGNATURES INTELLIGENCE amount available under subsection (a) for is amended— RESEARCH PROGRAM the purpose specified in that subsection is in (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘for Mr. BINGAMAN. I would like to en- addition to any other amounts available in fiscal year 2003’’ and inserting ‘‘for each of gage the ranking member, Senator this Act for that purpose. fiscal years 2004 and 2005’’; and INOUYE, in a colloquy regarding the Mr. STEVENS. This makes available (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘for fiscal year 2003’’ and inserting ‘‘for a fiscal Measurement and Signatures Intel- funds available for a stated amount on year’’. ligence Research Program. Is the Sen- a project the Senator supports. We Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this ator aware of this program and how have cleared the amendment and ask amendment pertains to the drawdown critical it is to the development of our for its immediate adoption. authority of the State of Israel for de- next generation of MASINT sensors? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fense stocks, and it is a technical Mr. INOUYE. Yes, I believe that the objection, the amendment is agreed to. amendment that has been cleared on program is important to future innova- The amendment (No. 3516) was agreed both sides. tions for the MASINT community. to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. BINGAMAN. Would the Senator Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move objection, the amendment is agreed to. also agree that the MASINT Research to reconsider the vote, and I move to The amendment (No. 3507) was agreed Program has been a great success in lay that motion on the table. to. bringing together some of the best The motion to lay on the table was Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move thinking on this issue in Government, agreed to. to reconsider the vote. the private sector and our Nation’s AMENDMENT NO. 3517 Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- leading colleges and universities? Mr. STEVENS. I send an amendment tion on the table. Mr. INOUYE. Yes, I would. to the desk on behalf of Senator BILL The motion to lay on the table was Mr. BINGAMAN. Finally, wouldn’t NELSON and ask that it be considered. agreed to. you agree that the valuable work that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. STEVENS. Again, we have dis- the Measurement and Signatures Intel- clerk will report. posed now of all of the amendments ligence Research Program has done The legislative clerk read as follows: brought to the attention of the com- should be continued in Fiscal Year 2005 The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], mittee on both sides. by retaining the funding level included for Mr. NELSON of Florida, proposes an We will have a vote, we believe, at 4 in the House of Representatives’ De- amendment numbered 3517. o’clock. We will announce that soon. I fense Appropriations bill? Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask urge Senators to notify us if they in- Mr. INOUYE. I would agree with the unanimous consent that the reading of tend to offer any amendments to the Senator from New Mexico, and I com- the amendment be dispensed with. bill. If not, we will move to third read- mend him for his hard work in support The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing following the Byrd amendment. of this program. objection, it is so ordered. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Mr. President, I suggest the absence The amendment is as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of a quorum. In the appropriate place in the bill insert clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the following: The legislative clerk proceeded to clerk will call the roll. Of the amount appropriated in title IV call the roll. under the heading ‘‘OPERATIONAL TEST Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask The legislative clerk proceeded to AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE’’ up to unanimous consent that the order for call the roll. $5,000,000 may be made available for the the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask Joint Test and Training Rapid Advanced Ca- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the order for pabilities (JTTRAC) Program.’’ objection, it is so ordered. the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. STEVENS. This amendment pro- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, after The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vides up to $5 million for a project the further consultation, I ask unanimous objection, it is so ordered. Senator supports. It has been cleared consent that the vote on the Byrd AMENDMENT NO. 3516 by both sides. I ask for its immediate amendment occur at 4 p.m. today. Mr. STEVENS. I have an amendment consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there on behalf of Senator MIKULSKI and Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection? ator SARBANES. I send it to the desk objection, the amendment is agreed to.

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Bayh Edwards Miller PRESIDENT The legislative clerk read as follows: Bennett Ensign Murkowski UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], Biden Feingold Murray DEVELOPMENT Bingaman Feinstein for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amendment Nelson (FL) INTERNATIONAL DISASTER AND FAMINE Bond Fitzgerald Nelson (NE) numbered 3518. Boxer Frist ASSISTANCE Nickles Breaux Graham (FL) Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask Pryor For an additional amount for ‘‘Inter- Brownback Graham (SC) unanimous consent that the reading of Reed national Disaster and Famine Assistance’’, Burns Grassley the amendment be dispensed with. Reid $188,000,000, to remain available until ex- Byrd Gregg pended: Provided, That funds appropriated by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Campbell Hagel Roberts objection, it is so ordered. Cantwell Harkin Rockefeller this paragraph shall be available to respond Carper Hatch Sarbanes to the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur re- The amendment is as follows: Schumer At the appropriate place, insert the Chafee Hollings gion of Sudan and in Chad: Provided further, Chambliss Hutchison Shelby That such amount is designated as an emer- following: Clinton Inouye Smith gency requirement pursuant to section 502 of Snowe SEC. . (a) Public Law 108–199 is amended Cochran Jeffords H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress). in Division F, title I, section 110(g) by strik- Coleman Johnson Specter Stabenow Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I know it ing ‘‘Of the’’ and inserting ‘‘Prior to distrib- Collins Kennedy Conrad Kohl Stevens uting’’; striking ‘‘each’’ every time it ap- is getting late in this process, and I Corzine Landrieu Sununu will try to make this as quick as pos- pears and inserting ‘‘the’’; striking ‘‘project’’ Craig Lautenberg Talent every time it appears and inserting Crapo Leahy Voinovich sible. There has already been a signifi- ‘‘projects’’. Daschle Levin Warner cant amount of discussion on this (b) The limitation under the heading ‘‘Fed- Dayton Lieberman Wyden floor, in this town, and actually, quite eral-aid highways (Limitation on Obliga- NAYS—9 frankly, this morning in the meetings tions) (Highway Trust Fund)’’ in Public Law some of us had with the President of 108–199 is increased by such sums as may be Bunning Enzi Santorum Cornyn Inhofe Sessions the United States on the situation in necessary to ensure that each State receives Dole Kyl Thomas an amount of obligation authority equal to Darfur in the Sudan. what each State would have received under NOT VOTING—2 I want to begin by saying I respect section 110(a)(6) of Public Law 108–199 but for Kerry Lugar the effort made by my friend, Senator the amendment made to section 110(g) of The amendment (No. 3502) was agreed DEWINE. I understand the managers are Public Law 108–199 by subsection (a) of this to. going to accept a proposal for $90 mil- section: Provided, That such additional au- lion or thereabouts to deal with this thority shall remain available during fiscal Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider the vote. problem. There are already as many as years 2004 and 2005. 30,000 dead. Mr. President, 1.2 million Mr. STEVENS. This is a technical Mr. AKAKA. I move to lay that mo- people have been chased from their amendment to clarify the availability tion on the table. homes, and 200,000 refugees have fled to of funds in the 2004 appropriations bill. The motion to lay on the table was Chad. The civilians have been bombed It has been cleared on both sides of the agreed to. from planes and helicopters by the aisle. I ask for its adoption. Mr. STEVENS. In a few minutes we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without will have a series of amendments which Government of Sudan. And there are objection, the amendment is agreed to. have been cleared and we may have one continued reports of systematic rape, The amendment (No. 3518) was agreed more amendment that is coming. That murder, and torture by the Sudanese to. is all we know. Government as well as by allied militia Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider I suggest the absence of a quorum. troops. the vote and lay that motion on the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Now, the U.N. High Commissioner for table. CRAIG). The clerk will call the roll. Human Rights issued a report in which The motion to lay on the table was The assistant legislative clerk pro- the U.N. investigators indicate they be- agreed to. ceeded to call the roll. lieve that crimes against humanity Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I ask AMENDMENT 3502 have been committed in Darfur. Mr. STEVENS. The hour of 4 has ar- unanimous consent that the order for Secretary of State Colin Powell has rived. The yeas and nays have been or- the quorum call be rescinded. said that the State Department is con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without dered on the Byrd amendment? templating whether Khartoum is en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas objection, it is so ordered. gaged in the genocide. I think when Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, the Re- and nays have been ordered. they, in fact, finish they will conclude Mr. STEVENS. This is a sense of the publican manager, the chairman of the clearly that it is. Senate amendment that the Senator committee, suggested that I move for- The Agency for International Devel- offered on the bill last year that was ward with my amendment, which will opment and its leader, Andrew Natsios, adopted by the Senate, and the yeas not take long at all. I can do this in as well as U.N. officials, have said that and nays have been ordered. less than 5 minutes. what has happened in Darfur is the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The AMENDMENT NO. 3520 ‘‘worst humanitarian crisis in the question is on agreeing to the amend- Mr. President, I send my amendment world today.’’ ment. The yeas and nays have been or- to the desk and ask for its immediate They point out that under the best dered. The clerk will call the roll. consideration. circumstances—not the worst, the best The assistant legislative clerk called The PRESIDING OFFICER. The circumstances—according to Mr. the roll. clerk will report the amendment. Natsios, 320,000 people will die. That is Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that The legislative clerk read as follows: the best they hope for. If everything the Senator from Indiana (Mr. LUGAR) The Senator from Delaware [Mr. BIDEN] turns around, there are going to be is necessarily absent. proposes an amendment numbered 3520. 320,000 dead. And he made that public Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I ask statement on June 3. He said ‘‘more re- ator from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) unanimous consent that further read- sources are desperately needed.’’ is necessarily absent. ing of the amendment be dispensed Now, to have to respond in a manner The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there with. that is commensurate with the suf- any other Senators in the Chamber de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fering seems to me to be our obliga- siring to vote? objection, it is so ordered. tion. The President of the United

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 States said he brought this to the at- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask spond to this amendment makes that tention of the G–8. We had this discus- unanimous consent that I be added as a response, I am ready for a vote. sion this morning in the Cabinet Room, cosponsor. This is a good amendment. In the meantime, I suggest the ab- and he, quite frankly, indicated that he Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I ask sence of a quorum. was not getting the kind of response unanimous consent that my friend The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. that was warranted. Some of us sug- from Vermont, Senator LEAHY, be SMITH). The clerk will call the roll. gested—and I was not one because oth- added as a cosponsor of my amend- The assistant legislative clerk pro- ers spoke first—that this is of an ur- ment. ceeded to call the roll. gent need, and we have to lead. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I ask Now, I know that my friend from objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the order for Ohio has called our attention to this Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I might the quorum call be rescinded. and, in fact, has gotten roughly $90 add, this is an unusual position to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without million appropriated or agreed to. But in. I do not usually come to the floor objection, it is so ordered. on matters and try to lead an initiative the fact is, Mr. Natsios pledged, in Ge- AMENDMENT NO. 3520, AS MODIFIED on which I am not the guy who has neva, in the first week in June, that Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I am done the most work. I have not done the United States would come up with going to send a modification to the the most work on it. There are others, $188 million. That is the pledge this ad- desk in a moment. I will take 60 sec- ministration made in Geneva in June. including Senator LEAHY and others, who have been out in front on this onds to explain it. My staff had drafted Now, the reason I bother to mention the amendment for $188 million, which that is, the President pointed out this issue. But I do not want to see us go through this wrap-up without us actu- was a pledge by Mr. Natsios, before Mr. morning that the G–8 nations and the DEWINE’s $90 million was accepted. So rest of the world do not seem seized ally facing up to the facts. Let’s know what we are doing. Mr. I am not asking for $188 million on top with the same sense of urgency as we President, $90 million is better than of that. The amendment I am sending are, and that we have to lead. nothing, but it is not the $188 million, to the desk asks for an additional $118 If we have announced we are going to which is probably too little anyway, million above the 90 which, in fact, ap- do $188 million, and we are trying to that we already pledged. I am worried parently the committee has already ac- get the rest of the world in on the deal, about the impact that will have on the cepted. and then we come out of here with less rest of the world as we try to generate So I send a modification to the desk than half of that, it seems to me it un- support because we need support. and ask unanimous consent that the dercuts the very point that is trying to Now, look, our former colleague, Sen- amendment be so modified to say $118 be made by the President of the United ator Danforth, who we just confirmed million instead of $188 million. States. today, played a leading role in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Now, I am not speaking for the Presi- Sudan in helping settle one of the real objection, the amendment is so modi- dent and implying that he is for or difficult issues, which was the north- fied. against this $188 million. I do not south problem. Now we have an east- The amendment, as modified, is as know. I assume he must have been for west problem. follows: it or the head of his AID, under his ad- The fact is, he got the international (Purpose: To appropriate funds for bilateral ministration, would not have pledged community to step up and come for- economic assistance) $188 million. ward in order to deal with this incred- On page 118, between lines 4 and 5, insert Now, this is $188 million as emer- ibly humanitarian crisis. It seems to the following: gency money in this fiscal year. Most me that notwithstanding the fact Mr. TITLE X of the money Natsios pledged was 2005 Natsios was forced to make the pledge BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE money that has yet to be appropriated. for money to get the first piece done, In other words, he pledged money he FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE the north-south piece, it is not going to PRESIDENT does not have and may not get for inspire any contributions from our quite some time for what he calls the UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL partners and donor communities. The DEVELOPMENT ‘‘worst humanitarian crisis in the Congress has to provide these emer- world today,’’ where, if things go well, INTERNATIONAL DISASTER AND FAMINE gency funds. This money will not stop ASSISTANCE 320,000 will die. the attacks. It will not do all we need The House bill gives less than half For an additional amount for ‘‘Inter- to do. But it will give essential assist- national Disaster and Famine Assistance’’, the money, only $70 million. I under- ance to the victims of Khartoum’s $118,000,000, to remain available until ex- stand that—again, I am not being crit- atrocities. pended: Provided, That funds appropriated by ical of my friend from Ohio, but as he How many times have we stood this paragraph shall be available to respond said to me, he got what he could. That around this floor, those who have been to the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur re- is good. It is better than nothing. here for the better part of the last dec- gion of Sudan and in Chad: Provided further, But keep in mind, the $188 million ade, and lamented our failure to act in That such amount is designated as an emer- pledge was made, according to AID offi- the last catastrophic African crisis gency requirement pursuant to section 502 of cials, in advance of the U.N.—in ad- with the Hutus and the Tutsis? How H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress). vance of the U.N.—issuing the revised many times have we talked about it? Mr. BIDEN. I thank the Chair and numbers about how many people will Bill Clinton writes about it: We wish suggest the absence of a quorum. be affected. Those numbers have in- we had done more. President Bush The PRESIDING OFFICER. The creased. talks about it. clerk will call the roll. So the House bill provides less than Let’s not do this. Let’s not step back. The assistant legislative clerk pro- half of what might be an inadequate Let’s not be here 5 years from now, 10 ceeded to call the roll. pledge to begin with. years from now saying: If we only had Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I ask I was asked not to offer this amend- acted. unanimous consent that the order for ment because we give about half. Ap- Again, I urge my colleagues to sup- the quorum call be rescinded. parently that is going to be agreed to port this amendment. At the appro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without by the managers. But the Senate has priate time, I will ask for the yeas and objection, it is so ordered. the power to do a lot more than that. nays. The chairman of the committee Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I ask So let’s give the administration what indicated he had a very important com- that I be permitted 15 minutes to speak it said it will need to provide an emer- mitment that required him to be off as in morning business. gency response in Darfur. If we do not, the floor but wanted me to make my The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without make no mistake about it, no one else statement and get it moved on. I will objection, it is so ordered. is going to step to the plate. not engage in anymore debate on this (The remarks of Mr. AKAKA are print- Mr. LEAHY. Will the Senator yield issue. ed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Morning for a request? At the appropriate time, when the Business.’’) Mr. BIDEN. I would be happy to. chairman or whoever is going to re- I yield the floor.

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Without AMENDMENT NO. 3524 The amendment is as follows: objection, it is so ordered. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send (Purpose: To make available, from amounts AMENDMENT NO. 3522 an amendment to the desk on behalf of appropriated for Research, Development, Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send Senator LANDRIEU and ask for its con- Test, and Evaluation, Army, $3,500,000 for an amendment to the desk on behalf of sideration. Laser Peening for Army helicopters) Senator DODD, and I ask that it be con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert sidered. clerk will report. the following: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The assistant legislative clerk read SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or clerk will report. as follows: otherwise made available by title IV of this The assistant legislative clerk read The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], Act under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOP- as follows: for Ms. LANDRIEU, proposes an amendment MENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, ARMY’’ and The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], numbered 3524. available for End Item Industrial Prepared- for Mr. DODD, for himself, and Mr. LIEBER- The amendment is as follows: ness Activities, up to $3,500,000 may be avail- able for Laser Peening for Army helicopters. MAN, proposes an amendment numbered 3522. (Purpose: To set aside an amount for the Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask Joint Logistics Information System pro- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this unanimous consent that the reading of gram for the automated scheduling tool) amendment earmarks funds available the amendment be dispensed with. On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert in the bill for projects supported by the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the following: current occupant in the chair, and I objection, it is so ordered. SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated by ask for its adoption. The amendment is as follows: title IV under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DE- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without VELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, NAVY’’, (Purpose: To make available, from amounts objection, the amendment is agreed to. up to $1,800,000 may be used for the Joint Lo- appropriated for Research, Development, The amendment (No. 3526) was agreed gistics Information System program for the Test, and Evaluation, Army, $10,000,000 for automated scheduling tool. to. the Broad Area Unmanned Responsive Re- Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider supply Operations aircraft program) Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this amendment earmarks up to $1.5 million the vote, and I move to lay that mo- On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert tion on the table. the following: of funds under the bill, and I ask for its SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or adoption. AMENDMENT NO. 3527 otherwise made available by title IV of this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send Act under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH DEVELOP- objection, the agreement is agreed to. to the desk another amendment on be- MENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, ARMY’’, up to The amendment (No. 3524) was agreed half of the Senator from Ohio, Mr. $5,000,000 may be available for the Broad to. VOINOVICH, and ask for its consider- Area Unmanned Responsive Resupply Oper- AMENDMENT NO. 3525 ation. ations aircraft program. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this is Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send The PRESIDING OFFICER. The an amendment that provides up to $5 an amendment to the desk on behalf of clerk will report. million for a program the Senator sup- Senator BUNNING and ask for its con- The assistant legislative clerk read ports. I ask for its adoption. sideration. as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], VOINOVICH). Without objection, the clerk will report. for Mr. VOINOVICH, for himself, and Mr. amendment is agreed to. The assistant legislative clerk read DEWINE, proposes an amendment numbered The amendment (No. 3522) was agreed as follows: 3527. to. The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], The amendment is as follows: Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider for Mr. BUNNING, proposes an amendment numbered 3525. (To make available, from amounts appro- the vote, and I move to lay that mo- priated for Research, Development, Test, tion on the table. The amendment is as follows: and Evaluation, Air Force, $2,000,000 for All The motion to lay on the table was (Purpose: To set aside an amount for the Composite Military Vehicles) Anti-Sniper Infrared Targeting System) agreed to. On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert AMENDMENT NO. 3523 At the end of Title VIII, insert the fol- the following: lowing: Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or SEC. . Of the amount appropriated in otherwise made available by title IV of this an amendment to the desk on behalf of Title IV under the heading ‘‘Research, Devel- Act under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOP- Senator NICKLES and ask for its consid- opment, Test and Evaluation, Navy’’, up to eration. MENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, AIR FORCE’’, $4,000,000 may be used for the Anti-Sniper In- up to $2,000,000 may be available for Compos- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The frared Targeting System. ites for Unmanned Air Vehicles. clerk will report. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this The assistant legislative clerk read amendment provides up to $4 million in amendment earmarks up to $2 million as follows: funds available in the bill. I ask for its from funds available under the bill, and The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], adoption. I ask for its consideration. for Mr. NICKLES, proposes an amendment The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without numbered 3523. objection, the amendment is agreed to. objection, the amendment is agreed to. The amendment is as follows: Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider (Purpose: To make available from amounts the vote, and I move to lay that mo- appropriated for ‘‘Research, Development, tion on the table. the vote, and I move to lay that mo- Test, and Evaluation, Navy’’, $2,000,000 for The motion to lay on the table was tion on the table. Handheld Breath Diagnostics) agreed to. The motion to lay on the table was On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert AMENDMENT NO. 3526 agreed to. the following: Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send AMENDMENT NO. 3528 SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated by title under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVEL- an amendment to the desk on behalf of Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send OPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, NAVY’’, up the distinguished Senator from Ohio, to the desk an amendment on behalf of to $2,000,000 may be used for Handheld Breath Mr. VOINOVICH, and ask for its consider- Senator BOXER, and I ask for its con- Diagnostics. ation. sideration.

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Of the amounts appropriated by million may be made available for ‘Care of The amendment is as follows: title IV under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DE- Battlefield Wounds’.’’ VELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION, ARMY’’ (Purpose: To make available, from amounts Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this and available for electronic warfare tech- appropriated for Research, Development, amendment earmarks $2 million for re- nology, up to $2,000,000 may be made avail- Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide, search concerning battlefield wounds able for the Subterranean Target Identifica- $4,500,000 for development of the Suicide from funds available in the bill. I ask tion Program. Bomber Detection System Using a Port- for its adoption. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this able Electronic Scanning Millimeter-Wave amendment earmarks $2 million from Imaging RADAR) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the amendment is agreed to. funds available in the bill, and I ask for On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert The amendment (No. 3530) was agreed the following: its adoption. SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without otherwise made available by title IV of this Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider objection, the amendment is agreed to. Act under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOP- the vote. The amendment (No. 3532) was agreed MENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE- Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- to. WIDE’’, up to $4,500,000 may be available for tion on the table. Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider development of the Suicide Bomber Detec- The motion to lay on the table was the vote. tion System Using a Portable Electronic agreed to. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- Scanning Millimeter-Wave Imaging RADAR. AMENDMENT NO. 3531 tion on the table. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send The motion to lay on the table was amendment earmarks up to $4.5 million an amendment to the desk on behalf of agreed to. from funds available in the bill, and I the Senator from Kansas, Mr. ROBERTS, AMENDMENT NO. 3533 ask for its adoption. and ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send The PRESIDING OFFICER. The another amendment to the desk on be- objection, the amendment is agreed to. clerk will report. The amendment (No. 3528) was agreed half of Senator KYL and ask for its con- The assistant legislative clerk read sideration. to. as follows: Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], clerk will report. the vote, and I move to lay that mo- for Mr. ROBERTS, proposes an amendment tion on the table. The assistant legislative clerk read numbered 3531. as follows: The motion to lay on the table was The amendment is as follows: agreed to. The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], (Purpose: To make available, from amounts for Mr. KYL, proposes an amendment num- AMENDMENT NO. 3529 appropriated for ‘‘Research, Development, bered 3533. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send Test, and Evaluation, Army,’’ $3,000,000 for The amendment is as follows: an amendment to the desk on behalf of the United States Army Intelligence and (Purpose: To specify the availability of the Senator from Montana, Mr. BURNS, Security Command’s Information Domi- nance Center) amounts for the Program for Intelligence and ask for its consideration. Validation) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The At the appropriate place in the bill, insert the following: On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert clerk will report. the following: The assistant legislative clerk read SEC. . Of the amount appropriated or oth- erwise made available by title ll of this SEC. 8121. Of the amounts appropriated by as follows: Act under the heading ‘‘Research, Develop- title IV under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DE- The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], ment, Test, and Evaluation, Army,’’ up to VELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION, ARMY’’ for Mr. BURNS, proposes an amendment num- $3,000,000 may be available to establish re- and available for Defense Research Sciences, bered 3529. dundant systems to ensure continuity of op- up to $2,000,000 may be made available for The amendment is as follows: erations and disaster recovery at the United the Program for Intelligence Validation. On page 161 of the Senate report: States Army Intelligence and Security Com- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this ‘‘Of the funds available in Research, Devel- mand’s Intelligence Dominance Center. amendment earmarks up to $2 million opment, Test and Evaluation, Navy, up to $3 Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this from research funds in the bill. I ask million may be made available for the ‘Mo- amendment earmarks funds available for its adoption. bile On-Scene Sensor Aircraft Intelligence in the bill up to $3 million for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Command, Control and Computer Center’.’’ project the Senator supports. I ask for objection, the amendment is agreed to. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this its adoption. The amendment (No. 3533) was agreed amendment earmarks up to $3 million The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to. in funds in the bill. I ask for its adop- objection, the amendment is agreed to. AMENDMENT NO. 3534 tion. The amendment (No. 3531) was agreed Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to. to the desk an amendment on behalf of objection, the amendment is agreed to. Mr STEVENS. I move to reconsider The amendment (No. 3529) was agreed Senator KYL and ask for its consider- the vote. ation. to. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion on the table. clerk will report. the vote. The motion to lay on the table was Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- The assistant legislative clerk read agreed to. as follows: tion on the table. AMENDMENT NO. 3532 The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], The motion to lay on the table was Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send agreed to. for Mr. KYL, proposes an amendment num- to the desk an amendment on behalf of bered 3534. AMENDMENT NO. 3530 Senator KYL and ask for its consider- The amendment is as follows: Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send ation. another amendment on behalf of Sen- (Purpose: To express the sense of Congress The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on the continued development of an end-to- ator BURNS to the desk and ask for its clerk will report. end point of care clinical diagnostic net- consideration. The assistant legislative clerk read work to combat terrorism) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as follows: On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert clerk will report. The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], the following: The assistant legislative clerk read for Mr. KYL, proposes an amendment num- SEC. 8121. It is the sense of the Senate as follows: bered 3532. that—

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This amendment ear- (2) such funds should be distributed to for X–43C development marks up to $2 million for a Radome partnerships that combine universities and non-profit organizations with industrial On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert project, and we are prepared to accept partners to ensure the rapid implementation the following: the amendment. I ask for its adoption. SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or of such clinical diagnostic network for clin- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without otherwise made available by title IV of this ical use. objection, the amendment is agreed to. Act under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOP- The amendment (No. 3538) was agreed Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this MENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, AIR FORCE’’, amendment pertains to earmarking up to $5,000,000 may be available for X–43C to. funds throughout a whole area of the development. Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider Department. It does not provide addi- Mr. STEVENS. This earmarks up to the vote. tional funds. It specifies where the $5 million for research and develop- Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- funds should be allocated, and we be- ment. We believe it is a proper amend- tion on the table. lieve it is necessary. I ask for its adop- ment, and I ask for its adoption. The motion to lay on the table was tion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the amendment is agreed to. AMENDMENT NO. 3539 objection, the amendment will be The amendment (No. 3536) was agreed Mr. STEVENS. I send to the desk an agreed to. to. amendment on behalf of Senator LEVIN The amendment (No. 3534) was agreed Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider pertaining to Wurtsmith Air Force to. the vote. Base. Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the vote. tion on the table. clerk will report. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- The motion to lay on the table was The assistant legislative clerk read tion on the table. agreed to. as follows: The motion to lay on the table was AMENDMENT NO. 3537 The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], agreed to. Mr. STEVENS. I send an amendment for Mr. LEVIN, proposes an amendment No. 3539. AMENDMENT NO. 3535 to the desk on behalf of Senator PRYOR Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send and ask for its adoption. The amendment is as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The another amendment to the desk on be- (Purpose: To authorize the demolition of fa- clerk will report. half of Senator KYL and ask for its con- cilities and improvements on certain mili- The assistant legislative clerk read sideration. tary installations approved for closure as follows: under the defense base closure and realign- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment process) clerk will report. The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], for Mr. PRYOR, for himself, Mrs. DOLE, and On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert The assistant legislative clerk read Mrs. LINCOLN, proposes an amendment num- the following: as follows: bered 3537. SEC. 8121. Notwithstanding any other pro- The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], The amendment is as follows: vision of law, the Secretary of the Air Force for Mr. KYL, proposes an amendment num- may, using funds available to the Air Force, (Purpose: To make available from amounts bered 3535. demolish or provide for the demolition of appropriated for Research, Development, any facilities or other improvements on real The amendment is as follows: Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide, property at the former Wurtsmith Air Force $5,000,000 for medical equipment and com- (Purpose: To specify the availability of Base. bat casualty care technologies) amounts for the Versatile, Advanced Af- Mr. STEVENS. This directs that fordable Turbine Engine) On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert the following: funds available to the Department be On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert used for certain proposals on that Air the following: SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or SEC. 8121. Of the amounts appropriated by otherwise made available by title IV of this Force base. We have examined it, and title IV under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DE- Act under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOP- we are prepared to recommend the VELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION, AIR MENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE- adoption of that amendment. FORCE’’ and available for aerospace propul- WIDE’’, up to $5,000,000 may be available for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sion and technology, up to $3,000,000 may be medical equipment and combat casualty care objection, the amendment is agreed to. made available for the Versatile, Advanced technologies. The amendment (No. 3539) was agreed Mr. STEVENS. This amendment ear- Affordable Turbine Engine. to. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this marks up to $5 million in the bill. It is Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider amendment pertains to earmarking acceptable to the managers of the bill. the vote. funds for the turbine engine from funds I ask for its adoption. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without available in the bill. We believe it is tion on the table. necessary. I ask for its adoption. objection, the amendment is agreed to. The motion to lay on the table was The amendment (No. 3537) was agreed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without agreed to. objection, the amendment is agreed to. to. Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider AMENDMENT NO. 3540 The amendment (No. 3535) was agreed Mr. STEVENS. I send to the desk an to. the vote. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- amendment on behalf of Senator CON- Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider tion on the table. RAD and ask that it be adopted. the vote. The motion to lay on the table was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- agreed to. clerk will report. tion on the table. AMENDMENT NO. 3538 The assistant legislative clerk read The motion to lay on the table was Mr. STEVENS. I send an amendment as follows: agreed to. to the desk on behalf of Senator The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], AMENDMENT NO. 3536 SUNUNU and ask that it be adopted. for Mr. CONRAD, proposes an amendment Mr. STEVENS. I send an amendment The PRESIDING OFFICER. The numbered 3540. to the desk on behalf of Senator TAL- clerk will report. The amendment is as follows: ENT and ask for its adoption. The assistant legislative clerk read (Purpose: To set aside an amount for F–16 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as follows: Theater Airborne Reconnaissance System clerk will report. The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], upgrades) The assistant legislative clerk read for Mr. SUNUNU, proposes an amendment On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert as follows: numbered 3538. the following:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated by ceive, that is the last of the amend- of the world, and we think we should title III under the heading ‘‘AIRCRAFT PRO- ments that have been called to our at- not go further on this bill. If there are CUREMENT, AIR FORCE’’, up to $7,000,000 may tention. I would inquire whether it further emergency funds that are nec- be available for F–16 Theater Airborne Re- would be in order for the managers of essary, they should be added to the for- connaissance System upgrades. the respective sides of the aisle to re- eign assistance bill or the State De- Mr. STEVENS. This earmarks up to turn to the Biden amendment now and partment bill when those bills come be- $7 million for a project the Senator ask for a vote on the Biden amend- fore the Senate but not to the Defense supports from funds available within ment. bill. This Defense bill is already the bill. It does not increase funds. I Is there any impediment to having a amended at the request of both the ma- ask for its adoption. vote now, may I inquire of staff? jority leader and minority leader, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Ohio, and many others, objection, the amendment is agreed to. amendment is now pending. to add $95 million. It is my position The amendment (No. 3540) was agreed Mr. STEVENS. Is the amendment that we should not go further at this to. now pending? time. We should wait for the consider- Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ation of the other bills as far as addi- the vote. ator is correct. tional emergency funds, if they are Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- Mr. STEVENS. Today, the Senate ap- needed. tion on the table. proved $70 million for disaster assist- These funds cannot be needed before The motion to lay on the table was ance and $25 million for refugee assist- we will consider the supplemental after agreed to. ance, a total of $95 million to Sudan. the first of 2005. Besides that, we still Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask This is an amount the House approved have to consider the 2005 regular bill unanimous consent that Senator and the level the State Department in- for both State-Justice-Commerce and BURNS be added as an original cospon- formed our staff was necessary to carry the foreign assistance bill. This is no sor of amendment 3490. the much needed food and other sup- place for this item. It is not an emer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without port for Darfur through spring of next gency to go beyond $95 million. objection, it is so ordered. year. This is the amount they effi- Does the Senator from Hawaii wish AMENDMENT NO. 3541 ciently execute and use in this year. In to make any statement? Mr. STEVENS. I send an amendment the spring, the State Department, with I yield the floor. to the desk on behalf of Senator KOHL, USAID and the U.N., will reassess the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- which relates to authorizing the re- situation and determine if additional ator from Hawaii. programming of funds available to the emergency funds are requested. Mr. INOUYE. I wish to associate my- Secretary for industrial technical serv- We have already declared an emer- self with the statement of the Senator ices and ask that it be considered. gency for Sudan for $95 million. If we from Alaska. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The approved Senator BIDEN’s amendment, Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move clerk will report. this will be above the $188 million that to table the Biden amendment, and I The assistant legislative clerk read State and USAID have already pledged ask that we have a time for other Sen- as follows: for the 2005 funds. These funds will be ators to become aware of the fact that The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], allocated in the 2005 Foreign Oper- we will have a vote. I ask unanimous for Mr. KOHL, for himself, and Mr. REED, pro- ations bill, not this bill. In other consent that the vote commence at poses an amendment numbered 3541. words, we have added $95 million for 5:30. The amendment is as follows: disaster assistance from this Defense The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there (Purpose: To ensure the availability of suffi- appropriations bill on an emergency objection? Without objection, it is so cient fiscal year 2004 funding for the Manu- basis to the Sudan. There already are ordered. facturing Extension Partnership program requests before our Appropriations Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- of the National Institute of Standards and Committee under the Foreign Oper- sent that it be in order at this time for Technology) ations bill, a request for $188 million, me to have the yeas and nays on my On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert which will come before the Senate in motion to table this amendment. the following: due course. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SEC. 8121. For the purposes of applying sec- It is my request to our colleagues to objection, it is so ordered. tions 204 and 605 of the Departments of Com- stand by the $95 million we have added Is there a sufficient second? merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004 to the disaster assistance and refugee There appears to be a sufficient sec- (division B of Public Law 108–199) to matters assistance provisions of our basic fund- ond. in title II of such Act under the heading ing for the State Department. We have The yeas and nays were ordered. ‘‘NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND added to it already in the Defense bill. Mr. STEVENS. I suggest the absence TECHNOLOGY’’ (118 Stat. 69), in the account We approved that today. That is the of a quorum. under the heading ‘‘INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY amount that is in the House bill, and I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The SERVICES’’, the Secretary of Commerce shall do not believe we should go beyond the clerk will call the roll. make all determinations based on the Indus- emergency level we have already The assistant legislative clerk pro- trial Technology Services funding level of agreed to, which was supported by both ceeded to call the roll. $218,782,000 for reprogramming and transfer- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask ring of funds for the Manufacturing Exten- of our leaders. sion Partnership program and may submit I point out further that the U.N. ap- unanimous consent that the order for such a reprogramming or transfer, as the peal for Darfur for 2004 has led to $307 the quorum call be rescinded. case may be, to the appropriate committees million as of June 3 of this year. That The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without within 30 days after the date of the enact- is now being revised upward to an esti- objection, it is so ordered. ment of this Act. mated $349 million available. Excluding AMENDMENT NO. 3542 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the U.S. Government, other donors Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I have objection, the amendment is agreed to. pledged $134 million in Geneva. The been informed there is another amend- The amendment (No. 3541) was agreed U.S. Government pledge was for the re- ment that has been cleared. This is an to. mainder of fiscal year 2004 and 2005, amendment on behalf of Senator Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider and we have already exceeded that DEWINE, pertaining to a report on men- the vote. pledge. There is $245 million pledged tal health services available to the Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- from all the above donors, in addition armed services. I ask this amendment tion on the table. to the contribution of the United be considered at this time. The motion to lay on the table was States. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without agreed to. We have an enormous program going objection, the pending amendment is AMENDMENT NO. 3520, AS MODIFIED on on behalf of our Government. We set aside. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, with have added $95 million to the $188 mil- The clerk will report the amendment. the exception of two items we may re- lion. We are already ahead of the rest The legislative clerk read as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7383 The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (c) APPROPRIATION.—There is appropriated for Mr. DEWINE, proposes an amendment objection, it is so ordered. an amount equal to $795,280 to the Depart- numbered 3542. The clerk will report. ment of Labor, Employment and Training The amendment is as follows: The legislative clerk read as follows: Administration for ‘‘Training and Employ- ment Services,’’ available for obligation for (Purpose: To require reports on mental The Senator from Alaska [Mr. STEVENS], the period from July 1, 2004, through June 30, health services available to members of for Mrs. FEINSTEIN, proposes an amendment 2005, of which— the Armed Forces of the United States and numbered 3543. (1) $200,000 shall be made available to the their dependents) The amendment is as follows: North Dakota State School of Science to re- On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert (Purpose: To make available, from amounts cruit, retain, and train pharmacy techni- the following: appropriated for Research, Development, cians; SEC. 8121. (a)(1) Not later than 180 days Test, and Evaluation, Navy, $5,000,000 for (2) $297,640 shall be made available to Bis- after the date of the enactment of this Act, marck State College for training and edu- the Secretary of Defense shall submit to support of the TIGER pathogen detection system) cation related to its electric power plant Congress a report on mental health services technologies curriculum; and On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert available to members of the Armed Forces (3) $297,640 shall be made available for the following: and their dependents. Minot State University for the Job Corps SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated or (2) The report required under paragraph (1) Fellowship Training Program. otherwise made available by title IV of this shall include the following: Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, this is to (A) A comprehensive review of mental Act under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOP- health services that are available— MENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, NAVY’’, up to correct certain errors that were in the (i) to members of the Armed Forces who $5,000,000 may be available for support of the original bill. are deployed in combat theaters; TIGER pathogen detection system. Mr. STEVENS. I am familiar with (ii) to members of the Armed Forces at any Mr. STEVENS. This pertains to the this amendment. We are prepared to facilities in the United States; and earmarking of funds for pathogen re- accept the amendment. (iii) to dependents of members of the search. We support that amendment The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Armed Forces during and after deployment and ask that it be adopted. objection, the amendment is agreed to. of members overseas. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The amendment (No. 3544) was agreed (B) Data on the average number of service objection, the amendment is agreed to. to. days since September 11, 2001, on which members of the Armed Forces were absent or The amendment (No. 3543) was agreed Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I move excused from duty for mental health reasons. to. to reconsider the vote. (C) A description of the current procedures Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move Mr. STEVENS. I move to lay that for reducing the negative perceptions among to reconsider the vote. motion on the table. members of the Armed Services that are Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- The motion to lay on the table was often associated with mental health coun- tion on the table. agreed to. seling. The motion to lay on the table was AMENDMENT NO. 3545 (D) A description of— agreed to. (i) the mental health services available to Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I send to the members of the Armed Forces, including AMENDMENT NO. 3544 desk an amendment and ask for its imme- members of the reserve components, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- diate consideration. their dependents; and ator from Hawaii. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (ii) the barriers to access to such services. Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I send to objection, the clerk will report. (E) An analysis of the extent to which the the desk a technical amendment on be- The legislative clerk read as follows: Secretary of the Army has implemented the half of Senator BYRON DORGAN and ask The Senator from Hawaii [Mr. recommendations on mental health services for its immediate consideration. that were made by the Mental Health Advi- INOUYE] proposes an amendment num- sory Team of the Army on March 25, 2004. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bered 3545. (F) A plan for actions that the Secretary clerk will report. The amendment is as follows: The legislative clerk read as follows: determines appropriate for improving the de- (Purpose: To set aside an amount for small livery of appropriate mental health services The Senator from Hawaii [Mr. INOUYE], for business development and transition) to members of the Armed Forces and their Mr. DORGAN, proposes an amendment num- dependents. bered 3544. On page 112, between lines 13 and 14, insert the following: (b) Not later than 360 days after the date of The amendment is as follows: the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of SEC. 8121. Of the amount appropriated by Defense shall submit to Congress a report (Purpose: To provide funds for the North Da- title IV under the heading ‘‘RESEARCH, DE- that describes— kota State School of Science, Bismarck VELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, ARMY’’, (1) the actions taken to implement the State College, and Minot State University) up to $2,500,000 may be used for small busi- plan submitted under subsection (a)(2)(F); At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ness development and transition. and lowing: Mr. INOUYE. This amendment is to (2) the reasons why actions in the plan SEC. ll. FUNDING FOR NORTH DAKOTA STATE earmark some of the $2.5 million for re- have not been completed, if any. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, BISMARCK search and development for the Depart- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without STATE COLLEGE, AND MINOT STATE ment of Defense. It has been cleared on UNIVERSITY. objection, the amendment is agreed to. both sides. (a) RESCISSION.—There is rescinded an The amendment (No. 3542) was agreed amount equal to $795,280 from the amount The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to. appropriated to carry out part B of title VII objection, the amendment is agreed to. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move of the Higher Education Act of 1965, in title The amendment (No. 3545) was agreed to reconsider the vote. III of division E of the Consolidated Appro- to. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- priations Act, 2004 (Public Law 108–199; 118 Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I move tion on the table. Stat. 3). This amount shall reduce the funds to reconsider the vote. The motion to lay on the table was available for the projects specified in the Mr. STEVENS. I move to lay that agreed to. statement of the managers on the Con- motion on the table. ference Report 108–401 accompanying the Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask The motion to lay on the table was no second-degree amendments be in Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (Pub- lic Law 108–199; 118 Stat. 3). agreed to. order to the Biden amendment. (b) DISREGARD AMOUNT.—In the statement Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I sug- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the managers on the Conference Report gest the absence of a quorum. objection, it is so ordered. 108–401 accompanying the Consolidated Ap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The AMENDMENT NO. 3543 propriations Act, 2004 (Public Law 108–199; clerk will call the roll. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I have 118 Stat. 3), in the matter in title III of divi- The legislative clerk proceeded to another amendment. It is on behalf of sion E, relating to the Fund for the Improve- call the roll. ment of Postsecondary Education under the Senator FEINSTEIN. I ask unanimous Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask heading ‘‘Higher Education’’, the provision consent that the pending amendment specifying $800,000 for Wahpeton State unanimous consent that the order for be set aside temporarily so we might School of Science and North Dakota State the quorum call be rescinded. consider Senator FEINSTEIN’s amend- University to recruit, retain and train phar- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment. macy technicians shall be disregarded. objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask Stevens Talent Voinovich is also my understanding that Senate unanimous consent that following the Sununu Thomas Warner Appropriations Committee agrees with vote on the Biden amendment, no fur- NAYS—45 the State Department on this issue. ther business other than a colloquy or Akaka Dorgan Lieberman The House version of the Fiscal Year colloquies that I have to offer for the Bayh Durbin Lincoln 2005 Defense Appropriations bill in- Biden Edwards Mikulski cludes $665 million in emergency spend- RECORD be in order, and that the Sen- Bingaman Feingold Murray ate immediately go to third reading Boxer Feinstein Nelson (FL) ing for the Department of State to fund and final passage of this bill. Breaux Graham (FL) Nelson (NE) Embassy-Baghdad operations, IT costs, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask the Cantwell Harkin Pryor logistical support, and security re- Carper Jeffords Reed chairman’s request be modified: Or Clinton Johnson Reid quirements. Chairman STEVENS and whatever the two managers agree on? Conrad Kennedy Rockefeller Senator GREGG, and I understand that Because there may be something. Corzine Kohl Sarbanes the Senate Defense Appropriations Daschle Landrieu Schumer Committee will accept the House posi- Mr. STEVENS. Very well, I will Dayton Lautenberg Specter amend that request: Unless there are DeWine Leahy Stabenow tion on funding Embassy-Baghdad op- other matters offered based on unani- Dodd Levin Wyden erations, IT costs, logistical support, mous consent approved by both man- NOT VOTING—2 and security requirements during the upcoming conference. I appreciate the agers, that we immediately go to third Kerry Lugar reading and final passage of the bill support from Chairman STEVENS and following the Biden amendment. The motion was agreed to. Senator GREGG on this matter. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider Mr. STEVENS. I agree with the Sen- objection? Without objection, it is so the vote. ator from Nebraska. The State Depart- ordered. Mr. NICKLES. I move to lay that mo- ment has traditionally administered tion on the table. Mr. STEVENS. I ask it be in order to the funds necessary for embassy oper- The motion to lay on the table was get the yeas and nays on passage of the ations. Although the Senate bill does agreed to. bill. not allocate the funds to the State De- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a partment, we will do our most to sup- ator from California is recognized. sufficient second? There appears to be port the House language in conference a sufficient second. f on this matter to ensure the State De- The yeas and nays were ordered. CHANGE OF VOTE partment retains the authority to obli- gate the subject funds. Mr. STEVENS. I suggest the absence Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I of a quorum for 3 minutes. Mr. GREGG. I agree with Chairman beg the indulgence of the Chair. If I STEVENS. We will do our most to sup- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The may, on rollcall No. 148, I voted ‘‘aye’’. clerk will call the roll. port the House language. We are both It was my intention to vote ‘‘nay’’. aware of the significant funding needs The legislative clerk proceeded to Therefore, I ask unanimous consent the State Department is facing in the call the roll. that I be permitted to change my vote construction of a U.S. Embassy in Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask since it will not affect the outcome. Baghdad. I hope the Secretary of State unanimous consent that the order for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without will act expeditiously to address this the quorum call be rescinded. objection, it is so ordered. funding need. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (The foregoing tally has been RAPID EQUIPPING FORCE objection, it is so ordered. changed to reflect the above order.) Mr. STEVENS. It has been requested Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- mend the chairman and the committee I ask this vote commence immediately. ator from Alaska. I ask unanimous consent that we start staff for their outstanding work in Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask bringing this legislation to the Senate the vote on the Biden amendment. This unanimous consent that Senator is a motion to table the Biden amend- for consideration. BURNS be removed as a cosponsor of Mr. STEVENS. I thank the Senator ment. amendment No. 3490. for his kind comments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. COCHRAN. I note that the com- question is on agreeing to the motion. objection, it is so ordered. mittee included funding in the Defense The yeas and nays have been ordered. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I have Appropriations bill to address the The clerk will call the roll. a list of the members of the sub- threat of Improvised Explosive De- The legislative clerk called the roll. committee staff for the Defense Appro- vices, IEDs, in the Iraq theater. Spe- Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that priations Subcommittee who have cifically, I am referring to the inclu- the Senator from Indiana (Mr. LUGAR) worked so hard on this bill. So often, sion in Title IX of the bill which appro- is necessarily absent. Senator INOUYE and I as the cochair- priates $25,000,000 for a force protection Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- men of the committee get credit for initiative using the Rapid Equipping ator from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) what is done, but I think we have the Force concept. is necessarily absent. hardest working staff in the Congress. Mr. STEVENS. The Senator is cor- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. They have done an admirable job, and rect. CHAMBLISS). Are there any other Sen- we have a fair and balanced bipartisan Mr. COCHRAN. It is my under- ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? bill. I ask unanimous consent that the standing that the money is to be used The result was announced—yeas 53, list of their names be printed in the to help our deployed soldiers fight the nays 45, as follows: RECORD. current IED threat that we hear so [Rollcall Vote No. 148 Leg.] There being no objection, the mate- much about in the war in Iraq. YEAS—53 rial was ordered to be printed in the Mr. STEVENS. That is the purpose of Alexander Cornyn Inhofe RECORD, as follows: the appropriation. Allard Craig Inouye DEFENSE SUBCOMMITTEE STAFF Mr. COCHRAN. Would this money Allen Crapo Kyl Charlie Houy, Betsy Schmid, Nicole also be used to address the force pro- Baucus Dole Lott tection issues of counter-fire and de- Bennett Domenici Diresta, Kraig Siracuse, Tom Hawkins, McCain tection techniques that exist in the Bond Ensign McConnell Alycia Farrell, Lesley Kalan, Jennifer Brownback Enzi Miller Chartrand, Brian Wilson, Brian Potts, Kate technology base, such as sensor tech- Bunning Fitzgerald Murkowski Kaufer, Mazie Mattson, Janelle Treon, Steve nologies that have demonstrated real- Burns Frist Nickles Wacakaski, Bob Henke, and Sid Ashworth. Byrd Graham (SC) time detection, classification and loca- Roberts Campbell Grassley FUNDING EMBASSY-BAGHDAD OPERATIONS tion of enemy fire? Santorum Chafee Gregg Mr. HAGEL. I understand the State Mr. STEVENS. The Senator’s under- Sessions Chambliss Hagel Department expects to fund the Em- standing is correct. These funds are Cochran Hatch Shelby Coleman Hollings Smith bassy-Baghdad operations using emer- also envisioned to be used for these Collins Hutchison Snowe gency spending in Fiscal Year 2005. It types of force protection initiatives.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7385 Mr. COCHRAN. I thank the Senator tion line, representing the end of sig- order to support the transition of these for his clarification of this issue. nificant tank work in this country. In types of technologies into Army sys- M1A2 SEP TANK MODERNIZATION late 2006, the last M1A2 SEP Retrofit tems, consistent with the Army’s Tac- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I tank—a less complex upgrade—will be tical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy. How- would like to take this opportunity to produced for the 3rd Armored Cavalry ever, I am concerned that the bill we thank Chairman STEVENS for his lead- Regiment. Absent funding in FY 2005 are considering this program by $5 mil- ership in ensuring the rapid moderniza- for continued tank production, the U.S. lion. Such a cut would undermine this tion of our land combat forces both in tank industrial base will cease to exist. program and hinder efforts to further the FY 2005 Defense Appropriations bill We ignore the implications of this ac- develop revoluntary technologies while as well as the Contingent Emergency tion at our own peril. defining the future scope of this pro- Reserve Fund. I would also like to take Mr. President, I urge the Chairman gram. a moment to address the urgent need to consider the modernization of the Mr. STEVENS. I concur with the to fund continued modernization of the 3rd Infantry Division with M1A2 SEP Senator from Michigan. This is an im- M1 Abrams main battle tank fleet. tanks. portant program, and I support invest- It is encouraging that this Com- FUTURE TACTICAL TRUCK SYSTEM ing in the FTTS science and tech- mittee has taken a leadership role in Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, today we nology efforts at the National Auto- resourcing the modernization of the have before us S. 2559, the Fiscal Year motive Center at the level requested by Army’s armored forces with the M1A2 2005 Defense Appropriation bill. In- the President. I assure him that I will SEP tank, the most modern battle cluded in this bill is important funding work in conference to fund this pro- tank in the world. As proven in its de- for a variety of tactical wheeled vehi- gram at the President’s Budget re- ployment to Iraq, the M1A2 SEP is de- cle programs including the Future Tac- quest. signed for decisive combat and net-cen- tical Truck System, FTTS. FTTS is an Mr. LEVIN. I thank the distinguished tric warfare; indeed, it represents a important program supported by the Chairman for this support. revolution in armored warfare. Is the Army’s National Automotive Center Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, the De- Chairman aware of the capabilities af- that will develop technologies that can partment of Defense appropriations bill forded by the M1A2 SEP tank? increase the range, durability and sur- for FY 2005, S. 2259, as reported by the Mr. STEVENS. I am aware of the vivability of our military tactical Senate Committee on Appropriations, M1A2 SEP and its capabilities. wheeled vehicle fleet. These advances provides $384.012 billion in budget au- Mr. SPECTER. We have encouraged will ensure that as the Army trans- thority and $401.785 billion in outlays the Army to pure fleet its first-to-fight forms itself it will have a techno- in FY 2005 for the Department of De- armored units with M1A2 SEP tanks logically advanced tactical wheeled ve- fense. Of these totals, $239 million is primarily to ensure overwhelming hicle fleet that can best meet our Na- for mandatory programs in FY 2005. lethality and survivability but also to tion’s security needs. I would ask my Additionally, the bill provides $7.158 reduce the logistics burden on our sol- good friend, the Chairman of the Sen- billion in budget authority and $7.054 diers. However, it has come to my at- ate Appropriations Committee, if he is billion in outlays in FY 2005, which are tention that the Army does not intend aware of this important program? designated as emergency requirements. to pure fleet its armored forces with Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I join The bill further provides $25 billion M1A2 SEP tanks. In fact, under the my good friend from Michigan in his in budget authority in FY 2004, which Army’s current plan, the 3rd Infantry support for this program and the Na- is also designated as an emergency re- Division—which spearheaded Operation tional Automotive Center. I under- quirement. This budget authority gen- Iraqi Freedom—will continue to cope stand the Army and the Office of the erated $18.798 billion in outlays in FY with M1A1 tanks that were produced 20 Secretary of Defense have confirmed 2005. years ago. Is the Chairman aware of that the FTTS program is on track and The bill provides total discretionary this fact? possesses a transition pathway that budget authority in FY 2005, including Mr. STEVENS. I am. will enable the insertion of new tech- emergencies, of $390.931 billion. This Mr. SPECTER. I thank the Senator. I nologies into the Army’s tactical amount is $1.684 billion less than the would also point out that 3rd Infantry wheeled vehicle fleet. These tech- President’s request and equal to the Division is the first division to trans- nologies will enable the Army to field a 302(b) allocation adopted by the House form to a new force structure the Army lighter, more mobile and more effec- of Representatives. calls modularity and also is likely to tive fighting force. I commend the distinguished chair- be called upon to return to Iraq within Mr. LEVIN. I thank my friend from man of the Appropriations Committee the next year. It strikes me as ironic Alaska, and agree with his character- for bringing this legislation before the that the Army’s premier armored unit ization. I believe that this program is Senate, and I ask unanimous consent lacks the combat punch and network making important technical advances that a table displaying the Budget capability of the rest of the Army’s that will greatly benefit the Army. I committee scoring of the bill be print- major armored forces. Finally, there is am particularly appreciative of the ed in the RECORD. the issue of the tank industrial base. In committee’s recommendation to in- There being no objection, the mate- the next few months, the last Abrams crease the investment in the Army’s rial was ordered to be printed in the Upgrade tank will roll off the produc- Heavy Tactical Vehicles program, in RECORD, as follows: S. 2559, 2005 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS—SPENDING COMPARISONS—SENATE-REPORTED BILL [Fiscal year 2005, $ millions]

General pur- pose Mandatory Total

Senate-reported bill: 1 Budget authority ...... 383,773 239 384,012 Outlays ...... 401,546 239 401,785 House 302(b) allocation: 2 Budget authority ...... 390,931 239 391,170 Outlays ...... 415,987 239 416,226 2004 enacted: Budget authority ...... 431,218 226 431,444 Outlays ...... 423,935 226 424,161 President’s request: Budget authority ...... 392,615 239 392,854 Outlays ...... 418,639 239 418,878 Senate-Reported bill compared to: House 302(b) allocation: Budget authority ...... ¥7,158 0 ¥7,158 Outlays ...... ¥14,441 0 ¥14,441 2004 enacted: Budget authority ...... ¥47,445 13 ¥47,432

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General pur- pose Mandatory Total

Outlays ...... ¥22,389 13 ¥22,376 President’s request: Budget authority ...... ¥8,842 0 ¥8,842 Outlays ...... ¥17,093 0 ¥17,093 Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding. Totals adjusted for consistency with scorekeeping conventions. 1 In addition to the amounts shown above, the bill includes $18.798 billion in emergency outlays in 2005 flowing from the $25 billion supplemental for 2004 (Title IX). The bill contains other emergencies for 2005 totaling $7.158 billion in budget authority and $7.054 billion in outlays. Including all emergencies, the bill totals $416.170 billion in budget authority and $427.657 billion in outlays in 2004 and 2005. 2 This table compares Senate action to the House 302(b) allocation for information purposes only, not for budget enforcement purposes. The House has deemed 302(b) allocations for 2005 based on the 302(a) appropriations allocation set out in the conference agreement on S. Con. Res. 95, the 2005 budget resolution, which the House has passed.

Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, breast Since its inception 12 years ago, this planning to only increase the National cancer is the second leading cause of far-reaching, influential program has Institutes of Health by $728 million, cancer death in the United States literally changed the way breast cancer and increase the National Cancer Insti- today, and about 40,000 women will die research is done. The program has tute budget by only $100 million, which from the disease this year. It is impor- funded groundbreaking research, in- both fall short of previous years’ re- tant that we maintain funding in 2005 cluding the discovery of the drug quests. In addition the President’s for the Department of Defense’s Breast Herceptin, which prolongs the lives of budget cuts funding to the Centers for Cancer Peer Reviewed Research Pro- women with a particularly aggressive Disease Control and Prevention by $408 gram. type of advanced breast cancer. This million. This proves troublesome for The program has funded ground- drug could not have been developed CDC programs, such as the National breaking research, including the dis- without research that was funded in Breast and Cervical Cancer Early De- covery of the drug Herceptin, which part by the DOD Peer Reviewed Breast tection Program which assists in fund- prolongs the lives of women with a par- Cancer Research Program. New ap- ing State programs that help uninsured ticularly aggressive type of advanced proaches and innovations in research, women undergo screenings for breast breast cancer. This drug could not have such as these, are the keys to finding a and cervical cancer. These inadequate been developed without research that cure. funding requests fall drastically short was funded in part by the DOD Breast Not only is this program on the cut- of what the Institutes and CDC need in Cancer Research Program. This is a ting edge of breast cancer research, but order to carry out their cancer re- program, I should add, in which 90 per- also is extremely streamlined. Every search and assistance. This only reiter- cent of the funds go directly to re- penny spent by this program and the ates why we must preserve critical pro- search. researchers who receive funding are ac- grams such as the Department of De- An overwhelming, bipartisan major- counted for at a public meeting every 2 fense Peer-Reviewed Breast Cancer Re- ity in the Senate supports this pro- years. Ninety percent of the funds go search Program. I therefore call upon conferees to support the language gram every year. This year 66 Senators directly to research and only 10 percent passed in the House version of the Fis- signed a letter to appropriators urging are used for administrative costs. I ap- cal Year 2005 Department of Defense the continuation of the DOD Breast plaud this type of fiscal efficiency and Appropriations Act. Cancer Peer Reviewed Research Pro- hope that more research programs will Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I rise gram earmark at a funding level of $150 be able to learn from the structure of today in support of the Department of million for FY ’05. this program. Defense, DOD, Peer Reviewed Breast Mr. President, as we proceed to con- An overwhelming, bipartisan major- Cancer Research Program. Almost 12 ference on the Department of Defense ity in the Senate supports this pro- years ago, when I looked into the issue Appropriations bill, I urge my col- gram every year. This year, 66 Sen- of breast cancer research, I discovered leagues to maintain this level of fund- ators, including myself, signed a letter that barely $90 million in Federal funds ing for breast cancer research. addressed to the Senate Appropriations was spent on breast cancer research. So Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise Committee urging the continuation of I joined with Senator Alfonse D’Amato, today to bring attention to an impor- the DOD Breast Cancer Peer Review R–NY, on legislation to dedicate spe- tant program that could be facing fis- Research Program earmark with level cific money from the DOD budget for cal shortfalls if we do not make nec- funding of $150 million for FY ’05. breast cancer research. The legislation essary corrections. I am referring to Unfortunately, the language in the passed and overnight it doubled Fed- my support for the Department of De- Senate Department of Defense Appro- eral funding for breast cancer research. fense Peer-Reviewed Breast Cancer Re- priations Act for fiscal year 2005 Since then, funding for breast cancer search Program. This program is a threatens the funding and unique research has been included in the De- proven success and I support a $150 mil- structure of the Breast Cancer Peer Re- fense Department budget every year. lion earmark for the DOD Peer Re- viewed Research Program. The Senate Unfortunately, the language in the viewed Breast Cancer Research Pro- bill combines all of the congressionally Senate Department of Defense Appro- gram for fiscal year 2005. directed cancer research programs into priations Act for fiscal year 2005 The American Cancer Society esti- one account and reduces the total fund- threatens both the existing funding mates that in 2004 there will be 668,470 ing available to all. and the current structure of the Breast women diagnosed with cancer. Of this As written, the Senate bill seriously Cancer Peer Reviewed Research Pro- overall estimate of cases, 32 percent threatens the integrity of the DOD gram. The Senate bill combines all of will be breast cancer. The 2004 esti- breast cancer research program and the congressionally directed cancer re- mated deaths from breast cancer will will dismantle its one-of-a-kind peer search programs into one account and be 15 percent. These statistics only re- review process involving patients and then reduces the total funding avail- emphasize the importance of cancer re- consumers that makes the program so able. This will inevitably lead to a search, and our continued need to fund successful and unique. The proposal major cut in funding for this important efforts that will ultimately eliminate will force cancer groups to compete program. the number of deaths from breast can- with one another for reduced funding. The DOD Peer Reviewed Breast Can- cer. And, a particularly dangerous compo- cer Research Program has been an un- Department of Defense Peer-Re- nent of the proposal is that it transfers qualified success in providing innova- viewed Breast Cancer Research Pro- funding to other cancer projects that tive approaches to breast cancer pre- gram is a one-of-a-kind research pro- are not recommended by a scientific vention, detection and treatment. Over gram that uses an innovative grants peer reviewed process. the past several years, we have made a structure which brings scientists and Mr. President, we cannot afford to great deal of progress against breast consumers together to make key policy cut any cancer research programs, es- cancer, but there is still a long way to decisions about breast cancer research. pecially when the President’s budget is go.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7387 More than 258,000 women are ex- er than maintaining separate ear- the development of a sustained com- pected to be diagnosed with breast can- marks, the proposal will have multiple, mitment to ovarian cancer research. cer and another 40,000 deaths are likely negative outcomes. As written, the Not only am I deeply disturbed by to result from this deadly cancer. Now Senate bill seriously threatens the in- the cuts to these programs in the Sen- is not the time to jeopardize a success- tegrity of the DoD breast cancer re- ate bill, but it is my belief that given ful program that is critical to winning search program and will dismantle its the Department of Defense’s proven the battle against breast cancer. one-of-a-kind peer review process in- track record in conducting effective, As the Department of Defense Appro- volving patients and consumers that efficient research to combat cancers priations Act for fiscal year 2005 goes makes the program so successful and and find new cures, the Department’s to conference, I plan to work to pre- unique. The proposal will force cancer efforts should instead be expanded to serve the current structure and funding groups to compete with one another for include desperately-needed research on for this critical breast cancer research reduced funding. And, a particularly other forms of the disease, including program. I urge my colleagues to sup- dangerous component of the proposal is kidney cancer. port the language passed in the House that it transfers funding to other can- For a disease that has received very and support a $150 million earmark for cer projects that are not recommended little research funding to date, kidney the DOD Peer Reviewed Breast Cancer by a scientific peer reviewed process. cancer affects a surprisingly large Research Program for fiscal year 2005. We should ensure that all of the number of people. In 2003, 36,000 new Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I sup- DoD’s cancer research programs are cases were diagnosed, an increase of 12 port the Department of Defense, DoD, fully funded. These programs play a percent over the previous year, while Peer-Reviewed Breast Cancer Research critical role in the development of more than 12,000 individuals died of the Program. This program is a proven suc- treatments and potential cures for can- disease. Supplementing current kidney cess and I support a $150 million ear- cer. cancer research funding with addi- mark for the DoD Peer Reviewed As the Department of Defense Appro- tional money from the Department of Breast Cancer Research Program for priations Act for fiscal year 2005 goes Defense would be a significant step to- fiscal year 2005. to conference, I urge my colleagues to ward providing meaningful treatments This one-of-a-kind research program support the language passed in the for kidney cancer patients. uses an innovative grants structure House and preserve this critical pro- My colleagues on both sides of the that brings scientists and consumers gram for breast cancer research. aisle have shown broad support for together to make key policy decisions Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I rise these programs in the past, urging the about breast cancer research. Since its today in support of the tradition of Senate to continue its support of each inception 12 years ago, this far-reach- line-item funding for cancer research individual program. Many of us signed ing, influential program has literally programs in the Department of De- letters requesting that each program changed the way breast cancer re- fense, DOD, appropriations bill. This continue to receive at least the same search is done. It has become a model practice has been abandoned in the fis- amount of funding it received last that other research programs have cal year 2005 legislation before us now, year, which would have been consistent sought to replicate. and I fear that this could do great dam- with the bill passed earlier this week The program has funded age to the advances in cancer treat- by the House of Representatives. groundbreaking research, including the ment that our scientists are working The House language is not ideal. It discovery of the drug Herceptin, which so hard to achieve every day. funds each of the three Peer-Reviewed prolongs the lives of women with a par- The DOD Peer-Reviewed Research Research Programs at last year’s lev- ticularly aggressive type of advanced Programs provide funding for critical, els, ignoring inflation and the in- breast cancer. This drug could not have life-saving research on breast cancer, creased cost of research. However, the been developed without research that prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer. House provision is far superior to a was funded in part by the DoD Breast Each of these is a devastating illness Senate version that forces cancer re- Cancer Research Program. that challenges hundreds of thousands search programs to compete for a de- Not only is this program on the cut- of new patients and their families creased amount of funding. ting edge of breast cancer research, but every year. The Peer-Reviewed Re- As the Department of Defense Appro- also is extremely streamlined. Every search Programs are essential to bring- priations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 goes penny spent by this program and the ing these families hope and new oppor- to conference, I urge my colleagues to researchers who receive funding are ac- tunities in cancer treatments. support the language passed in the counted for at a public meeting every 2 The prostate cancer research pro- House and preserve the integrity of years. Ninety percent of the funds go gram uses an innovative grants struc- each of these critical Peer-Reviewed directly to research and only 10 percent ture that brings scientists and con- Research Programs. are used for administrative costs. This sumers together to make key policy (At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the kind of efficiency and prudence in decisions about prostate cancer re- following statement was ordered to be spending is unheard of in other feder- search. Since its inception 8 years ago, printed in the RECORD.) ally funding research programs. this far-reaching, influential program ∑ Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, as rank- An overwhelming, bipartisan major- has literally changed the way prostate ing democrat on the Committee on ity in the Senate supports this pro- cancer research is done. It has become Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I gram every year. This year, 66 Sen- a model that other research programs want to discuss two amendments that ators signed the letter addressed to ap- have sought to replicate. were included in the Defense Depart- propriators urging the continuation of In recent years, the DOD breast can- ment Fiscal Year 2005 authorization the DoD Breast Cancer Peer Review cer program funded groundbreaking re- bill, which passed yesterday. These Research Program earmark with level search, such as the discovery of the amendments will ensure that small funding of $150 million for fiscal year drug Herceptin, which prolongs the businesses are included in the analysis 2005. lives of women with a particularly ag- of policies that affect the procurement Unfortunately, the language in the gressive type of advanced breast can- strategies or affect the technology and Senate Department of Defense Appro- cer. This drug could not have been de- industrial base of this Nation. Before I priations Act for fiscal year 2005 veloped without research that was discuss these amendments, however, I threatens the funding and unique funded in part by the DOD breast can- would like to thank the committee’s structure of the Breast Cancer Peer Re- cer research program. chair, Senator OLYMPIA SNOWE, for her viewed Research Program. The Senate Like its counterparts for prostate leadership, and for working hand-in- bill combines all of the congressionally cancer and breast cancer, the Ovarian hand with me on these amendments Directed Cancer Research Programs Cancer Research Project fosters col- that are vital to ensuring that small into one account and reduces the total laborative efforts and long-term insti- businesses continue to have a voice in funding available to all. tutional commitments to ovarian can- the Federal procurement arena. Because the Senate version lumps all cer research focusing on prevention The Department of Defense is the the cancer programs into one pot, rath- and early detection, which are key to largest purchaser of goods and services

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 in the Federal Government. As a re- ing access to the Federal marketplace, and it will enable us to continue to sult, they are the driving force behind the vast majority of contracts for meet our obligations to support service Federal agencies’ ability to meet the goods and services come from other members in the fight against terror. Government-wide small business con- agencies, such as the Department of The bill includes many critical funding tracting goal of 23 percent. The Defense Defense. provisions to which I lend strong sup- Authorization Act of 2004 included a Small businesses should be provided port, such as the funding to increase provision requiring the administrator the greatest opportunity to compete. Army end strength by 20,000 soldiers. of the Office of Federal Procurement When our national defense is in the Unfortunately, and not surprisingly, Policy, OFPP, to establish an advisory process of regeneration and the bill also includes a large number of panel to review the laws and regula- transitioning into a military of the fu- unauthorized and unrequested provi- tions regarding the use of commercial ture, as it is now, small businesses sions. I hope that the sponsors will practices, performance-based con- should be tapped to maximize the inno- carefully reconsider these damaging tracting, the performance of acquisi- vation, cost savings and efficiency they provisions as the bill works its way tion functions across agency lines, and can contribute to the effort. Small through the legislative process. While I the use of Government-wide acquisi- businesses are critical to maintaining appreciate the hard work and the laud- tion contracts, also known as GWACS. and strengthening the overall economy able intentions of the members of the Many small businesses have con- of the Nation and are the cornerstone Committee, we must all be alarmed at tacted my office regarding the negative of the Government’s policy of ensuring these appropriations earmarks. They impact these GWACS have been having a diverse supplier base. They should be limit the ability of our Defense Depart- on their ability to compete for Federal included when the Government is de- ment to expend needed resources ac- contracts. They are concerned that veloping industrial policy and consid- cording to its funding priorities. GWACS are being disproportionately ered in the analysis of policies that af- With Americans deployed across the awarded to larger firms, denying small fect the procurement strategies or af- globe fighting terror, and with looming business their fair share of contracts. fect the technology and industrial base budget deficits at home, the Senate The amendment, offered by Senators of this Nation. These amendments do faces some tough choices. We must find SNOWE, COLEMAN and myself, expands just that. Again, I thank Senators a way to maintain our fiscal responsi- the authority of the advisory panel to SNOWE and BYRD for their leadership bility while fully providing for our include a report on the impact these and my colleagues for their support for military needs. The costs that go along tools have on small business concerns. this Nation’s small businesses. I would with the conflicts in Afghanistan and It also allows the panel to offer rec- also like to thank Chairman WARNER Iraq demand now, more than ever, a ommendations regarding laws, regula- and my colleague on the Senate Com- new fiscal sanity in approaching our tions and policies they believe would mittee on Small Business and Entre- appropriations bills. A half-a-trillion afford small businesses increased op- preneurship, Senator LEVIN, the Rank- dollar budget deficit means we simply portunities to participate in the Fed- ing Member of the Senate Committee cannot afford business as usual. We eral procurement arena. on Armed Services for working closely simply cannot continue the binge of With respect to the second amend- with us and for making these amend- pork barrel spending that consumes an ment, I want to commend Senator ments a part of this legislation.∑ ever growing proportion of our Federal BYRD for taking the initiative to de- Mr. BOND. Mr. President, it is well budget. While the cost of an individual velop an amendment to ensure that recognized that mail sent from families project may get lost in the fine print of small businesses have a voice with re- and loved ones to U.S. forces based lengthy bills, together, they all do real spect to Federal Government work on overseas has a tangible effect on troop damage. Collectively, these earmarks the future of the national technology morale. Concomitantly, mail that is significantly burden American tax- and industrial base. delayed unnecessarily undermines mo- payers. The DoD Authorization bill includes rale and furthermore endangers the Not surprisingly, along with the a provision establishing a Commission ability of absentee military voters to growth in deficit spending over the on the Future of the National Tech- have their votes counted. Additionally, past few years, there also has been a nology and Industrial Base. The duties voting assistance programs that are in- significant growth in earmarks and of this 12-member, Presidentially-ap- effective undermine the ability of the pork barrel spending. In fact, according pointed commission include studying absentee military voter to cast a vote. to information compiled by the Con- the issues associated with the future of In an effort to improve these respective gressional Research Service, the total the national technology and industrial programs I have encouraged the De- number of earmarks has grown from base in the global economy. This study partment of Defense to evaluate the ef- 4,126 in Fiscal Year 1994 to 14,040 in FY is particularly important with respect fectiveness of the Military Postal Serv- 2004. That’s an increase of 240 percent to the effect of our national technology ice Agency and the Voting Assistance in 10 years. In dollar terms, the ear- and industrial base on United States Program to determine if these pro- marking has risen from $26.6 billion to national security and for assessing the grams are sufficient in scope to resolve $47.9 billion over the same period. future ability of meeting the objectives the problems that have been identified Mr. President, based on the calcula- outlined in the bill. This amendment repeatedly in past reports and audits. tions of my office, the Fiscal Year 2002 adds a provision to the study that will Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, late last Defense Appropriations Act contained require that the role of small business night, after several weeks of floor de- $3.7 billion in pork. The conference re- concerns in strengthening the national bate, the Senate completed action on port to the Fiscal Year 2003 Defense technology and industrial base is incor- the Defense Authorization Act. Both Appropriations Act contained $8.1 bil- porated in the report, due no later than that legislation and the pending meas- lion in pork, while the Senate version March 1, 2007. ure, S. 2559, the Defense Appropriations included $5.2 billion. The Fiscal Year Small businesses have proved time Act for Fiscal Year 2005, will enable us 2004 Senate-passed Defense Appropria- and time again that they can provide to make great strides towards pro- tions Act contained well over $4 billion the goods and services needed by the viding our men and women in uniform of pork. This year $6.9 billion was Federal Government, often more effi- with the equipment, benefits, and pro- added in the bill and the report, a num- ciently and more cost effectively than grams they need to carry out their ber which is much greater than last their large competitors. Unfortunately, critical missions. I would like to ap- year’s Senate version of the legisla- they are consistently treated as an plaud the efforts of both committees to tion. This is real money. Every year, afterthought or completely ignored ensure that these brave men and countless important military and do- when the Federal Government con- women are provided for. mestic programs go unfunded or under- siders procurement policies outside of Even though it passed just last night, funded. I find it hard to understand the Small Business Administration. the Appropriations Committee worked why we find the money to pay for While the SBA is essential for pro- to provide funding levels that are gen- member add ons, but then have to bat- viding access to capital, training and erally commensurate with the author- tle to fund important programs such as counseling, and for assistance in gain- ization bill. This is very important, AmeriCorps.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7389 Projects that appear on the Defense to Congress in February. The Senate So, the Secretary’s decision appears Appropriations Member Add-ons List Armed Services Committee did not au- fatal to at least the lease component of are items that are requested by Sen- thorize any funding for tanker recapi- the proposal. ators but were not included in the talization for fiscal year 2005. The Chief Now what matters is that the AOA President’s budget request. They did Staff of the Air Force, General John P. and MCS are conducted properly and not appear on the Joint Chiefs’ Un- Jumper, USAF, did not request ad- objectively, and a new validated capa- funded Priority List, and they were not vance procurement for tanker replace- bilities document, ORD, is completed authorized in the Defense Authoriza- ment in his ‘‘Fiscal Year 2005 Unfunded that reflects, for the first time, the re- tion bill. These criteria have been use- Priority List,’’ which he submitted to quirements of the warfighter. The Air ful in ferreting out programs of ques- Congress in March 2005. The reason is Force’s conduct to date in this matter tionable merit, and in determining the simple—tanker replacement money is has been egregious. The participation relative priority of projects requested not needed NOW. of the Air Force’s FFRDC in the AOA by members for strictly parochial rea- This latest procurement earmark is is problematic. RAND has recently sons, often at the expense of the readi- disturbingly similar to the $30 billion been receiving as much as $50 million ness of our armed forces. But, the fact line item included in the Fiscal Year per year from the Air Force and appar- remains that throughout the years in 2002 Defense Appropriations Act which ently prejudged the AOA in a recent re- which I have been identifying these gave rise to this entire controversy to port. Therefore, both should be dis- add-ons, no offsets have been provided begin with. The Air Force’s proposal to qualified from the process. The process for any project. In a time when some of acquire 100 Boeing KC–767A tankers going forward will remain an issue of our soldiers and sailors still receive was flawed from the beginning. Every- continuing interest to me. food stamps, or live in inadequate thing, including a complete investiga- The bottom line here is this. The housing, we somehow found a way to tion of possible Air Force misconduct, amendment adopted in the Fiscal Year provide over $4 billion in unnecessary should be done to assure that this 2005 National Defense Authorization spending to the Defense Appropriations doesn’t happen again. Act will do much to inject needed sun- bill. For example, the Joint Chiefs pro- Aspects of that deal, ranging from light on a program whose development vided a list of critical requirements how the original proposal passed has been largely insulated from public above what was provided for in the through Congress to the improper con- scrutiny. The tanker amendment at- President’s Budget Request. That list duct of senior executives at the Boeing tempts to make sure that any effort by totaled nearly $18 billion for fiscal year Company, have been exhaustively re- the Air Force to replace its fleet of 2005. We should provide additional viewed and fundamentally criticized by tankers is done responsibly. We should funding for defense for items and pro- the Senate Committee on Armed Serv- expect no less from the Air Force. grams which the Joint Chiefs need, not ices; the Senate Committee on Com- Some of the egregious examples of Defense pork for FY 2005, either in the for programs that are important be- merce, Science and Transportation; the bill or in the accompanying report, in- cause of the state that they come from Department of Justice; the Defense De- clude: or because of the seniority of the Mem- partment’s Office of the Inspector Gen- eral; the Defense Science Board; the Section 8063 of the General Provi- ber of Congress. sions. The text states that, ‘‘each con- Mr. President, this is an election Congressional Budget Office; the Gen- tract awarded by the Department of year and, once again, the members of eral Accounting Office; the Congres- Defense during the current fiscal year the Appropriations Committee are sional Research Service; the Office of for construction or service performed touting their earmarks on their Management and Budget; the Defense in whole or in part in a State which is websites and in their press releases. Department’s Office of Programs, Anal- not contiguous with another State and One committee member listed $102.6 ysis and Evaluation; the Institute for has an unemployment rate in excess of Defense Analyses; the Industrial Col- million in earmarks spread over 16 dif- the national average rate of unemploy- lege of the Armed Forces, National De- ferent projects, while another member ment as determined by the Secretary fense University and others. Notably, lauds funding for the Lewis and Clark of Labor, shall include a provision re- White House Chief of Staff Andy Card Bicentennial. What is missing from quiring the contractor to employ, for and former Defense Department Comp- these releases is the story about the the purpose of performing that portion troller General Dov Zakheim have also authorized programs that will not re- of the contract in such State that is weighed in with serious concerns about ceive full funding because there is not not contiguous with another State, in- various aspects of the tanker program. enough money to go around. Wouldn’t dividuals who are residents of such Critically, the Defense Science Board it be more responsible to spend this State and who, in the case of any craft task force found ‘‘there is no compel- money on pay raises or other impor- or trade, possess or would be able to ac- ling material or financial reason to ini- tant morale boosters instead of on pa- quire promptly the necessary skills.’’ I tiate a replacement program prior to rochial interests? am not making this text up. Let’s call the completion of the Analysis of Al- Earlier this week, I spoke at length a spade a spade. This provision directly ternatives, AoA, and the Mobility Ca- on the Boeing 767 Tanker Lease Pro- protects the jobs of only Hawaiians and pabilities Study, MCS.’’ Moreover, the gram so I will not take up much more Alaskans. of the Senate’s time again now, except task force observed that the Air Force As previously mentioned, $1.8 mil- to say, that the amendment that was overstated both the amount of corro- lion, for the Lewis and Clark Bicenten- passed by the Senate in the National sion throughout the KC–135 fleet and nial celebration. You don’t need to Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal the KC–135’s operation and support cost have the exploration skills of Lewis Year 2005 is critical because Congres- growth. It also found that the KC–135E and Clark to see that this is a path to sional guidance is needed. The Air can fly to 2040. In other words, the higher deficits. Force’s conduct on its Tanker Lease ‘dominating rationale’ cited by the Air $120 million for the Advanced Pro- Program has, to date, been unaccept- Force to Congress for having taxpayers curement of F–15s. The Air Force has able. With regards to the Boeing 767 pay billions of dollars more for leasing decided to procure the F–22 to replace Tanker Lease Program, the Depart- Boeing’s KC–767A tankers than they the F–15. Yet this earmark keeps the ment of Defense and the Air Force would for buying them outright, has F–15 production line open, so I question leadership have obfuscated, delayed, been conclusively shown to be without the necessity of the F–22 procurement and withheld information from Con- merit. The Air Force’s representations in the numbers of aircraft and at the gress and the taxpayers. on this issue remains a matter of con- funding levels requested by the Air Equally as unacceptable, the Appro- tinuing investigative concern. The Force. Apparently we just decided to priations Committee added $110 million likelihood that the analysis of alter- pay for both. in this report in—a table, under the natives, AOA, and mobility capabilities $1 million for the Center for Political heading ‘‘Tanker Replacement, Ad- study, MCS, if done properly, will rec- Logic Devices. I am the first one who vance Procurement.’’ There was no ommend an acquisition method for would pay for logic if we could insert money for the tanker program in the these tankers now known to be wholly some into our political process, but President’s defense budget submitted unsuitable here, is probably minimal. this earmark won’t do it.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7390 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 $11 million for the Chameleon Minia- provide $44 million to Maui, when there mestic supplier in certain product turized Wireless System. Chameleons are many observatories in the United lines. This not only adds to the pres- change colors, but one thing does not States, such as Lowell, that offer many sure for our allies to ‘‘Buy European’’ change is the unrequested provisions in of the same benefits as the Maui site? but it also raises the costs of procure- this bill. $1 million for the Brown Tree ment for DoD, and cuts off access to $2 million for the Air Battle Captain Snakes. Once again, the brown tree potential state-of-the-art technologies. program at the University of North Da- snake has slithered its way into our de- In order to maintain our troop kota. This provision sends students fense appropriation bill. I’m sure the strength and force readiness, the DoD from West Point to North Dakota for snakes are annoying—maybe even must be able to be equipped with the their flight lessons. Instead of letting frightening to children and adults best technologies available, regardless flight schools compete for the ability alike, but this funding does not belong of country of origin. This would ensure to train these cadets, we have ear- in the Defense Appropriations Act. both price and product competition. marked their training to North Da- Mr. President, there are many ear- Defense exports improve interoper- kota. We are putting parochial inter- marks that funnel dollars to worthy ability with friendly forces—increas- ests over the necessity to provide the programs, such as breast cancer re- ingly necessary as we operate in coali- best training possible for the best price search, but there is no compelling na- tion warfare and peacekeeping mis- to our Army cadets. tional defense reason for these items to sions. These exports also increase our $6 million for the LISA inspector. be on this piece of legislation. This influence over recipient country ac- Who is this Lisa, and why does it cost type of critical research should be tions, and, in a worse case scenario, $6 million to inspect her? funded through the Labor/HHS Appro- allow the U.S. to terminate them. Ex- $4 million dollars for Project Albert. priations bill. Our soldiers and sailors ports lower the unit costs of systems to Hey Hey Hey. Seems like Albert could need to be provided with the best the U.S. military, and provide the same get pretty fat off all the pork in this equipment, housing, and support pos- economic benefits to the U.S. as all bill. sible. Scarce defense dollars should be other exports—well paying jobs, im- $4 million for Hibernation Genomics. used for these defense purposes, not proved balance of trade, and increased Looking around the Senate, I see a few others. Some examples of these inap- tax revenue. These are really issues of tired people, so maybe we a little hi- propriate earmarks include: acquisition policy, not appropriations bernation is in order. But I’d prefer not $200 million for Peer Reviewed Can- matters. We had a floor debate on this to pay $4 million for it. cer Research Program. a few days ago during consideration of $5.5 million for the C–135 Improved $50 million Peer Reviewed Medical the Defense Authorization Act. There Waste Removal System. We need to Research Program. is no justification for including these improve the way we remove waste from $25 million for Hawaii Federal Health provisions in the Appropriations Act. this bill. Care Network. Finally, one of the more egregious $700,000 for the United States Army $2.5 million for the Alaska Federal ‘‘Buy America’’ provisions in this legis- Reserve Citizen Soldier Memorial Health Care Network. lation is a section in which we dictate Park. $5 million for Pacific Island Health that we must buy only American sea- Mr. President, I use humor in de- Care Referral. food. While this provision has been in- scribing these earmarks, but the dam- I could go on and on—and on and on cluded in a previous year’s funding, I age they do is deadly serious. They pull and on—listing all of the examples of must ask: What is the compelling De- money away from legitimate funding pork in this legislation. We simply partment of Defense need to protect priorities and they waste taxpayer dol- need to reassess our priorities. the American seafood industry? Why is lars. Each year, many of the same ear- This year’s bill also includes a num- an entire industry singled out for pro- marks appear in appropriations legisla- ber of ‘‘Buy America’’ provisions. For tection? tion, and each year I come to the floor example, it prevents the foreign pur- Mr. President, this bill spends money and point them out to my colleagues. chase of welded shipboard anchor and on Lewis and Clark and funnels cash to Some of the appropriators’ perennial mooring chain four inches in diameter a center on ‘‘political logic devices.’’ It favorite projects include: and under. Another provision ensures protects the mooring chain industry $5 million for the Smart Truck. This that all carbon, alloy or steel plates and ensures that we only buy American provision, which directly lines the are produced in the United States. seafood. If there is any food that pockets of the auto industry in De- Whew. I know we’ll sleep better at should be mentioned in this bill, Mr. troit, is not exactly smart. night knowing that all of our carbon President, it is that Other White Meat. $10 million for the 21st Century plates are manufactured in the U.S. There is enough pork in this bill to Truck. This program has been around Yet another section prohibits the De- feed an army—if only that we used our for years and not once has the Depart- partment of Defense from purchasing defense appropriations to do that. I ment of Defense requested funding for supercomputers from a foreign source. suppose it is more important to pay it. While I’m sure we all would love to Mr. President, I continue to be very Project Albert. jump into a truck that could be in a concerned about the potential impact I wish it were not necessary for me to James Bond movie, I’m not sure it is on readiness of our restrictive trade come to the Senate floor with every ap- appropriate for the Department of De- policies with our allies. Every year, propriations bill to criticize the fense to pay for it. Buy America restrictions cost the De- amount of unrequested spending in the $8.0 million for the New England partment of Defense and the American legislation. I do so because I believe it Manufacturing Supply Chain. This is taxpayers $5.5 billion. From a philo- is critical for American taxpayers to above and beyond the $14 million ear- sophical point of view, I oppose these understand where the money in their marked for them over the last two types of protectionist policies, and pockets is really going. I urge my col- years. from an economic point of view they leagues to stop ‘‘porking up’’ our ap- $9 million for the Medical Free Elec- are ludicrous. Free trade is both an im- propriations bills. In a time of huge tron Laser. The electrons might be portant element in improving relations spending deficits and scarce dollars, it free, but the laser sure isn’t. This among nations and essential to eco- is long past time to stop feeding at the project was developed by the scientists nomic growth. From a practical stand- trough. at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. point, ‘‘Buy America’’ restrictions f The budget justification used by the could seriously impair our ability to DoD in previous years spelled out the compete freely in international mar- ARMY END STRENGTH AND FY05 plan to have this program funded kets and also could result in the loss of DOD APPROPRIATIONS through NIH by FY2003. Why hasn’t existing business from long-standing Mr. REED. Mr. President, last week, this happened yet? trade partners. the Senate by a vote of 94 to 3, passed $44 million for the Maui Space Sur- Some legislative enactments over the the Reed-Hagel-McCain amendment to veillance System. Arizona is home to past several years have had the effect increase the Army’s end strength by the Lowell Observatory. Why should we of establishing a monopoly for a do- 20,000.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7391 This overwhelming vote was an ac- It would be my desire to increase the ticularly aggressive type of advanced knowledgement that the administra- size of the Army’s personnel budget by breast cancer. This drug could not have tion has consistently underestimated moving the $2 billion in supplemental been developed without research that and tried to avoid publicly admitting funds for this very purpose into the was funded in part by the DOD Peer the real number of troops needed to Army’s annual fiscal year 2005 appro- Reviewed Breast Cancer Research Pro- win the peace in Iraq. That amendment priation. I believe it would be more ap- gram. was one step to bring our Iraq policy in propriate to take the $2 billion we Not only is this program on the cut- line with the realities of Iraq. know we’ll spend out of the supple- ting edge of breast cancer research, but However, the Defense authorization mental section of this bill and put it also is extremely streamlined. Every bill and the Defense appropriations bill into the Army’s regular budget just penny spent by this program and the before us today both continue to side- like all of the Army’s other long term researchers who receive funding are ac- step the budgetary realities of our costs. counted for at public meeting every 2 military involvement in Iraq. Just 2 In deference to the chairman and years. Ninety percent of the funds go days ago, Deputy Defense Secretary ranking member and the fact that such directly to research and only 10 percent Wolfowitz testified that ‘‘it’s entirely a proposal would likely require waiving are used for administrative costs. This possible’’ that U.S. troops could be sta- the Budget Act as well as the Senate’s kind of efficiency and prudence in tioned in Iraq for years. endorsement of my amendment and spending is unheard of in other feder- If a long-term deployment of U.S. Senator LEVIN’s amendment that calls ally funding research programs. troops is ‘‘entirely possible’’, then the on the administration to put the true An overwhelming, bipartisan major- administration and Congress have a costs of Army end strength in its fiscal ity in the Senate supports this pro- duty to properly budget for it. year 2006 budget request, I did not offer gram every year. This year, 66 Sen- When we know we are adding more this amendment. ators, including myself, signed the let- troops and we know that we have sig- However, if the administration per- ter addressed to appropriators urging nificant commitments in Iraq, Afghan- sists in trying to sweep these costs the continuation of the Department of istan, Korea, Colombia, and elsewhere, under the rug, Congress must act to in- Defense Breast Cancer Peer Review Re- we should put those costs into the an- clude these funds in the regular budget search Program earmark with level nual Defense appropriations bill, not a of the Army. funding of $150 million for fiscal year supplemental appropriations bill or a I am also concerned that this year’s 2005. contingency fund as the administration bill has consolidated the Peer Re- Unfortunately, the language in the calls it. viewed Cancer Research Program under Senate Department of Defense Appro- By making these known costs subject a single line item. While the peer re- priations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 to supplemental appropriations, we not view programs are united in their goal threatens the funding and unique only pretend that these costs are not of improving detection, treatment and structure of the Breast Cancer Peer Re- long term, we also create an ongoing hopefully one day, prevention of deadly viewed Research Program. The Senate budget problem for the Army. This sit- diseases such as leukemia, prostate, bill combines all of the Congressionally uation is all the more shocking when ovarian and breast cancer, they are Directed Cancer Research Programs one considers the consistent claims each unique in their design, focus and into one account and reduces the total from both sides of the aisle that we stage of development. However, there funding available to all. will provide our military with what- is a valid concern that placing these Because the Senate version lumps all ever it needs to win the war in Iraq and programs under a single line item may the cancer programs into one pot, rath- Afghanistan. Indeed, since the Iraq war inevitably pit them against one an- er than maintaining separate ear- began, the Army has had to continu- other. The fledgling Ovarian Cancer marks, the proposal will have multiple, ously cobble together the resources to Research Program, which was only es- negative outcomes. As written, the pay for more troops out of its regular tablished in 1997 and has been level Senate bill seriously threatens the in- budget. So instead of replacing or re- funded at $10 million per year, will be tegrity of the Department of Defense pairing destroyed equipment, buying competing with the much larger breast breast cancer research program and HUMVEEs or body armor, or fulfilling cancer program that has been in oper- will dismantle its one-of-a kind peer other obligations, the Army has had to ation for over 12 years and is funded at review process involving patients and eat its seed corn. a healthy $150 million. consumers that makes the program so It is true that the Army has also got- I hope that I and other Senators can successful and unique. The proposal ten supplemental funds on occasion to work with the Chairman and ranking will force cancer groups to compete pay for additional soldiers, but only member to find a way to protect the with one another for reduced funding. after it has exhausted all of the re- critical and specific health research on And, a particularly dangerous compo- programming options I just mentioned. cancer that the Department of Defense nent of the proposal is that it transfers In the short run, reprogramming and has been able to support in the past. funding to other cancer projects that supplemental appropriations are an op- Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I rise are not recommended by a scientific tion, but Iraq, Afghanistan and Korea today in support of the Department of peer reviewed process. are not options. They are real, and the Defense—DOD—Peer-Reviewed Breast I have heard the success stories that pressure on the Army’s budget is real. Cancer Research Program. This pro- have manifested as a result of research Unless, we increase the size of the gram is a proven success and I support that has come out of this program. I Army’s regularly appropriated budget a $150 million earmark for the DOD regularly meet with women and men to include the costs of the Army’s real Peer Reviewed Breast Cancer Research alike, from my Commonwealth of Vir- personnel levels, I fear that the Army Program for Fiscal Year 2005. ginia, who commend the positive and will continue to delay needed expendi- This one-of-a-kind research program innovative advances that this program tures, put off necessary investments, uses an innovative grants structure produces. Just last month, I met with all so the administration can attempt that brings scientists and consumers the Virginia Breast Cancer Founda- to minimize the costs of the war on together to make key policy decisions tion. Let me tell you, I believe Virginia terror. about breast cancer research. Since its is a model for other States on many I want to be clear, this is not the inception 12 years ago, this far-reach- issues, but I must say that the Virginia fault of the Appropriations Committee. ing, influential program has literally Breast Cancer Foundation is a leader It has done its job well and has contin- changed the way breast cancer re- in its advocacy for this issue. ually worked to make the Army whole. search is done. It has become a model As the Department of Defense Appro- But, the committee and the bill before that other research programs have priations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 goes us are constrained by the administra- sought to replicate. to conference, I urge my colleagues to tion’s inflexibility and demands that The program has funded support the language passed in the known, long-term costs must be hidden groundbreaking research, including the House and preserve this important pro- in contingency reserve accounts and discovery of the drug Herceptin, which gram for breast cancer research. I un- other budgetary maneuvers. prolongs the lives of women with a par- derstand that we are fighting a war on

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 terror, but many individuals on our man, I thank the Senate for coming to- last 25 years. It comes up for annual re- home front are fighting for their lives. gether so quickly behind this enormous newal, much like the most-favored-na- I yield the floor. bill. This is the largest Defense appro- tion procedure we used to apply to Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask priations bill in history, but it takes China. This is that resolution renewing for third reading of the bill. into account the needs of our men and the sanctions for another year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The women in uniform throughout the Mr. BYRD. I thank the Senator. I question is on the engrossment of the world. As I said, some 120 different thought there was another resolution amendments and third reading of the countries have our men and women in the Senator mentioned. bill. uniform. It takes care of the great Mr. REID. We are going to do that The amendments were ordered to be problems for those men and women in one next. engrossed and the bill to be read a harm’s way. Mr. BYRD. That was all, Mr. Presi- third time. We thank all of our colleagues for dent, this one resolution? The bill was read a third time. their support and for their confidence Mr. MCCONNELL. I am sorry, I did Mr. STEVENS. We have already or- in this bill. I again thank the staff. not hear. dered the yeas and nays. This is final I am overawed by the fact that it is Mr. BYRD. The Burma resolution, is passage, Mr. President. a unanimous vote on this unanimous that the only resolution to which the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill bill. I think it is a symbol to the coun- Senator referred? having been read the third time, the try that we are willing to come to- Mr. MCCONNELL. Yes, the only reso- question is, Shall the bill pass? The gether in times of crisis. lution. yeas and nays have been previously or- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Mr. REID. Reserving the right to ob- dered. sent that the Senate insist on its ject. The clerk will call the roll. amendment, request a conference with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The assistant legislative clerk called the House on the disagreeing votes, and ator from Nevada. the roll. the Chair then appoint conferees on the Mr. REID. Will the distinguished Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that part of the Senate. Senator from Kentucky modify his re- the Senator from Indiana (Mr. LUGAR) There being no objection, the Pre- quest to allow for a 10-minute vote is necessarily absent. siding Officer (Mr. CHAMBLISS) ap- rather than the normal 15 minutes? Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- pointed Mr. STEVENS, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. Mr. MCCONNELL. That is perfectly ator from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) SPECTER, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. BOND, Mr. acceptable. is necessarily absent. MCCONNELL, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. GREGG, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. BURNS, Mr. objection, it is so ordered. There will any other Senators in the Chamber de- INOUYE, Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. BYRD, Mr. be a 10-minute vote on this resolution. siring to vote? LEAHY, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. The clerk will report. The result was announced—yeas 98, DURBIN, Mr. REID, and Mrs. FEINSTEIN. The assistant legislative clerk read nays 0, as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 149 Leg.] jority leader. A joint resolution (S. J. Res. 39) approving YEAS—98 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I con- the renewal of import restrictions contained Akaka Dodd Lincoln gratulate Chairman STEVENS and the in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Alexander Dole Lott ranking member of the Senate Defense of 2003. Allard Domenici McCain Appropriations Subcommittee on the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Allen Dorgan McConnell passage of the bill. It is my under- question is on the engrossment and Baucus Durbin Mikulski Bayh Edwards Miller standing this is one of the fastest, if third reading of the joint resolution. Bennett Ensign Murkowski not the fastest, Defense appropriations The joint resolution was ordered to Biden Enzi Murray bills ever considered in the Senate. I be engrossed for a third reading and Bingaman Feingold Nelson (FL) thank them. I will have more to say a was read the third time. Bond Feinstein Nelson (NE) Boxer Fitzgerald Nickles little bit later tonight about this. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Breaux Frist Pryor f the previous order, the joint resolution Brownback Graham (FL) Reed Bunning Graham (SC) will be returned to the calendar. Reid RENEWAL OF IMPORT RESTRIC- Burns Grassley The clerk will report H. J. Res. 97. Roberts TIONS IN THE BURMESE FREE- Byrd Gregg The assistant legislative clerk read Rockefeller DOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT OF Campbell Hagel as follows: Cantwell Harkin Santorum 2003 Carper Hatch Sarbanes A joint resolution (H. J. Res. 97) approving Chafee Hollings Schumer Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the renewal of import restrictions contained Chambliss Hutchison Sessions ask unanimous consent that the Sen- in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Shelby Clinton Inhofe ate now proceed to the consideration of of 2003. Cochran Inouye Smith Coleman Jeffords Snowe S. J. Res. 39, the Burma import restric- Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I am Collins Johnson Specter tions bill. I further ask unanimous con- pleased to support S.J. Res. 39, approv- Conrad Kennedy Stabenow sent that the statutory time limit be ing the renewal of import restrictions Stevens Cornyn Kohl yielded back, and the joint resolution contained in the Burmese Freedom and Corzine Kyl Sununu Craig Landrieu Talent be read a third time and placed back on Democracy Act of 2003. I am a cospon- Crapo Lautenberg Thomas the Senate calendar. I further ask sor of this resolution, and I believe Daschle Leahy Voinovich unanimous consent that the Senate that these sanctions must be renewed. Dayton Levin Warner DeWine Lieberman Wyden then proceed to the immediate consid- The resolution states that the State eration of H. J. Res. 97, the House Peace and Development Council, NOT VOTING—2 Burma resolution, and that all time be SPDC, the military junta of Burma, Kerry Lugar yielded back, and the Senate proceed has failed to make substantial progress The bill (H.R. 4613), as amended, was to a vote on the resolution, with no in- toward implementing a democratic passed. tervening action or debate. government and that import sanctions (The bill will be printed in a future Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, reserving and other restrictions against the edition of the RECORD.) the right to object. SPDC must remain in force until Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ‘‘Burma embarks on an irreversible the vote. ator from West Virginia. path of reconciliation that includes the Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- Mr. BYRD. What do these resolutions full and unfettered participation of the tion on the table. do? National League for Democracy and The motion to lay on the table was Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, last ethnic minorities in the country.’’ agreed to. year, the Senate passed a resolution The situation in Burma remains dis- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, on be- imposing sanctions on the thug regime turbing. The military junta in Burma half of my good friend and co-chair- that has been running Burma for the continues to commit egregious human

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7393 rights abuses against its population. Human trafficking in Burma is also the hands of the regime. The junta Human rights organizations have docu- of enormous concern. In the State De- fears Aung San Suu Kyi because of mented the systematic rape of Shan partment’s Trafficking in Persons re- what she represents—peace, freedom, women on a massive scale by Burmese port for 2004, Burma was placed in Tier and justice for all Burmese people. The military forces and the recruitment of 3, a category for those countries which thugs who run Burma have tried to sti- children, as young as 11, into the Bur- are not in compliance with the min- fle her voice, but they will never extin- mese national army. Torture, extra ju- imum standards of the Trafficking Vic- guish her moral courage. Her leader- dicial executions, forced labor and tims Protection Reauthorization Act of ship and example shines brightly for widespread political repression all 2003 and are not making significant ef- the millions of Burmese who hunger for characterize the Burmese political forts to bring themselves into compli- freedom, and for those of us outside landscape. Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of ance. According to the State Depart- Burma who seek justice for its people. the National League for Democracy, ment, not only is Burma a source coun- She recently celebrated her 50th birth- NLD, and other senior NLD members try for persons trafficked for forced day, under house arrest. remain under house arrest. Approxi- labor and sexual exploitation, but gov- Last month, the National League for mately 1,300 political activists, includ- ernment officials and the military are Democracy courageously boycotted the ing elected members of parliament, complicit in trafficking. Human Rights junta’s so-called ‘‘National Conven- languish in Burmese prisons, as punish- Watch states, ‘‘recruiters for Burma’s tion.’’ The government portrayed this sham convention as the first step in a ment for their nonviolent pursuit of de- army frequently apprehend boys at ‘‘roadmap to democracy,’’ but it is mocracy. train and bus stations, markets and clear that it is intended to blunt inter- Despite the SPDC’s announcement of other public places, threatening them national pressure, rather than as a se- a new political initiative, a ‘‘roadmap’’ with jail if they refuse to join the rious step in a democratic process. No to democracy, they continue to break army. . . . After brutal training, child ‘‘roadmap to democracy’’ will have any their promises of political reform. On soldiers are deployed into units, where credibility so long as Aung Suu Kyi re- May 17, 2003, the junta opened a con- some are forced to fight against ethnic stitutional convention that the junta mains in confinement. armed opposition groups.’’ The work of Aung San Suu Kyi and promoted as being a first step toward Adding to regional instability, over democracy and democratic elections. the members of the National League 1.6 million person have fled Burma due for Democracy must be the world’s The NLD boycotted this convention, to persecution and violence. In addi- after the junta refused to free Aung work. We must continue to press the tion, it is estimated that there are be- junta until it is willing to negotiate an San Suu Kyi. The SPDC’s continuation tween 600,000 and 1 million internally of the convention without the key po- irreversible transition to democratic displaced persons within the country. rule. The Burmese people deserve no litical parties of the NLD and the The United States and its inter- United Nationalities Alliance, a group less. national partners, including the United In recognition of this, last year the of ethnic parties that participated in Nations, ASEAN and the European Congress overwhelmingly passed the the 1990 elections, demonstrates the Union must persist in their demands Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act. emptiness of the SPDC’s commitments for political reform in Burma. The re- In doing so, we took active steps to to reform. newal of these sanctions sends a power- pressure the military junta, and we The military junta not only creates ful message to Burma that the United sent a signal to the Burmese people hardship for the Burmese people, but States is not satisfied with their facade that they are not forgotten—that the threatens stability in the region and of democratization. I also strongly American people care about their free- beyond. Reports have emerged that urge the European Union to strengthen dom and will stand up for justice in Burma and North Korea have reestab- their existing sanctions on Burma. The their country. lished military and trade links after a SPDC must take immediate steps to For this reason I stand in support of termination of diplomatic relations in release Aung Sang Suu Kyi and other the joint resolution that will renew the 1983. The U.S. State Department ac- political prisoners and to create a import restrictions contained in last cused North Korea of seeking to sell broad-based democratic government year’s legislation—sanctions that are surface to surface missiles to Burma’s that respects human rights and the supported by the National League for government and reported that Wash- rule of law. Democracy. These restrictions must re- ington was aware that the Burmese re- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I com- main until Burma embarks on a true gime is interested in acquiring a nu- mend Senators MCCONNELL and FEIN- path of reconciliation—a process that clear research reactor. STEIN for their efforts to renew sanc- must include the NLD and Burmese In addition, Burma continues to be a tions contained in last year’s Burmese ethnic minorities. I note, however, that primary source of narcotics in Asia, as Freedom and Democracy Act. I am while the American people have spoken one of the world’s largest trafficker of proud to be an original cosponsor. with one voice in support of freedom in methamphetamine and second largest The world’s democracies have a com- Burma, it is past time that the leaders producer of opium. In their Inter- mon moral obligation to promote of other nations do the same. No other national Narcotics Strategy report for human rights. In few places is the lack country has yet implemented U.S.- 2003, the U.S. State Department re- of freedom and justice more appalling style economic sanctions. The Euro- ported that major Wa traffickers, of than in Burma, a country in which a peans should reject half measures and the ethnic Wa group in northeastern band of thugs, led by General Than join the United States in targeted Shan State, continue to operate with Shwe, controls the population through sanctions against the military regime. apparent impunity. In addition, in the violence and terror. The Burmese re- China, Thailand, India, and other Asian Annual Presidential Determinations of gime has a record of unchecked repres- nations uncomfortable with a tougher Major Illicit Drug-Producing and Drug- sion. It has murdered political oppo- response to the junta’s crimes must un- Transit Countries for 2003, the Presi- nents, used child soldiers and forced derstand that diplomatic obfuscation dent designated Burma as having labor, and employed rape as a weapon and obstruction on Burma will pro- ‘‘failed demonstrably’’ to make sub- of war. Last year, the Burmese mili- foundly affect their broader bilateral stantial counter-narcotics efforts. Ac- tary junta launched an orchestrated, relationship with the western democ- cording to U.S. State Department, the violent attack against democracy lead- racies. government of Burma continued to be er Aung San Suu Kyi and hundreds of The picture today in Burma is trag- deficient in dismantling drug organiza- her supporters. Since then, the regime ically clear. So long as a band of thugs tions, attacking drug-related corrup- has kept more than 1,000 political ac- rules Burma, its people will never be tion and addressing money-laundering tivists imprisoned, including elected free. They will remain mired in pov- issues. Officials in China, Thailand and members of parliament. erty and suffering, cut off from the India have expressed serious concerns Aung San Suu Kyi remains a captive. world, with only their indomitable about illicit drugs flooding into their Because she stands for democracy, this spirit to keep them moving forward. countries from Burma and the increase heroic woman has endured attacks, ar- With our action today, we will support of drug addiction among their youth. rest, captivity, and untold sufferings at this spirit.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I speak There is no dispute that Burma’s ac- tration and Congressional leadership about Burma and U.S. sanctions policy. tions require a response. The question are well aware that Cuba sanctions Last year, thugs working for the ille- is whether unilateral trade sanctions would not survive a Senate vote. gitimate Burmese government at- are the proper response. In fact, last year, overwhelming ma- tacked opposition leader Aung San Suu This is not an easy question. I hope jorities in the Senate and House voted Kyi and her supporters with clubs and that my colleagues have thought hard to suspend enforcement of the travel sharpened sticks, killing as many as 70 about the consequences. I hope they ban. Everyone here remembers that pro-democracy activists. have made an honest assessment of the those votes were ignored by the leader- The government then held Suu Kyi in merits of maintaining the import ban. ship in both chambers, and the travel what it cynically called ‘‘protective We cannot forget that the votes we ban remained in place. custody.’’ Those events prompted cast have real consequences. Those I hope that Congress can learn from international outrage and led the thousands of young women being the mistakes we have made—and are United States to pass the Burmese forced into prostitution should serve as still making—in Cuba. I hope that Con- Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. a harsh reminder. gress will work toward a more respon- That Act banned all imports to the After struggling with the issue for sible sanctions regime. I stand ready to United States from Burma. Chairman some time, I decided to support renew- work with my colleagues to make that GRASSLEY and I worked hard to ensure ing the import ban for another year. happen. that these sanctions would be effec- On balance, I believe we should allow Let me close by thanking Senators tive—and that Congress would con- the administration more time to try to MCCONNELL, FEINSTEIN, and GRASSLEY tinue to play a key role in their imple- convince other countries to join in for their work on the Burma legisla- mentation. sanctioning the outlaw regime in tion. Senators MCCONNELL and FEIN- I did not want Congress to impose Burma. But I would urge the adminis- STEIN have been tireless advocates for trade sanctions on Burma without any tration to make this more of a pri- democracy in Burma. They deserve to opportunity to review the policy and ority. Their efforts so far have pro- be commended. revise it if it wasn’t working. So the duced little result. I would also like to acknowledge act requires that Congress debate and If I am to find any consolation in this some of the staff who have worked hard vote on whether to renew the import state of affairs, it comes from the fact on this issue—Paul Grove, Michael ban every year. That is why we are that Congress has a say in whether the Schiffer, Everett Eissenstat, and Ste- here today. trade sanctions on Burma continue. We phen Schaeffer. What has the import ban accom- have retained our Constitutional au- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I plished? In 2002, the last full year with- thority over international commerce. rise today with my colleague from Ken- out a ban, Burma exported $356 million This is consolation to me because it tucky, Senator MCCONNELL, in support to the United States, mainly in gar- is hard to evaluate any unilateral sanc- of the joint resolution renewing the ments and apparel products. tions program without looking back on Since the U.S. blocked all imports sanctions against Burma. The House from Burma, more than 100 garment our failed sanctions against Cuba. has overwhelmingly and in a bipartisan Since 1960, when the Cuban embargo and apparel factories have closed, manner passed this resolution, and I was first put in place, the United throwing 50,000 to 60,000 people, mainly urge the Senate to do likewise. young women, out of work. States has pursued a unilateral policy Last year, following the brazen at- And according to the State Depart- of driving the Castro regime out of tack against the motorcade of Nobel ment, many of these young women, power. Even as the rest of the Soviet Peace Prize winner and National lacking jobs and opportunities are, in bloc collapsed, the Castro regime has League of Democracy leader Aung San desperation, quote, ‘‘turning to work in retained its control on the Cuban is- Suu Kyi, the United States took a firm the sex industry or being forced or land. stand on the side of human rights and duped into prostitution by traffickers.’’ The U.S. embargo has failed. In fact, democracy for the Burmese people by On the other hand, Burma’s military it is obvious to me that the embargo passing the Burmese Freedom and De- rulers are doing just fine. The State actually shelters Castro, and has di- mocracy Act and imposing a complete Department notes that ‘‘the military rectly contributed to the strength of ban on Burmese imports. leaders personal power and wealth have his regime. One year later, Suu Ky remains little connection to the well-being of But the unilateral embargo has re- under house arrest and the military the country. The country’s economic mained in place for more than forty junta, the State Peace and Develop- and military elite derives its greatest years. Had Congress originally required ment Council (SPDC), has failed to earning power from the trade of nat- an annual vote on the Cuban embargo, make ‘‘substantial and measurable ural resources with neighboring states as we have now done with the Burma progress’’ towards a true dialogue on and countries in the region.’’ sanctions, the embargo would have national reconciliation and recognition I have long been critical of unilateral been eliminated long ago. of the results of the 1990 parliamentary sanctions. They almost never work. Instead, the Cuban sanctions were elections, decisively won by the NLD. They may be an effective expression of created without any end in sight, with- As a result, the Senate has no choice our rage, but as a rule, they do not de- out any exit strategy, without any plan but to support renewing the sanctions stabilize oppressive regimes, and they for its removal. So, here we are, thir- for another year. often hurt the unfortunate people they teen years beyond the fall of the Soviet Let me be clear. I do not believe are intended to help. Union, with the last vestige of the Cold sanctions are a panacea for every for- The ban on imports from Burma is no War alive and well 90 miles from our eign policy dispute we have with an- exception to this rule. Multilateral shores. other country. sanctions can be effective. That’s why I That’s why Senators ROBERTS, ENZI I have long supported the reform of insisted that the act require the ad- and I have introduced legislation to our sanctions policy, and, in my view, ministration to work toward making give Congress a voice on Cuba sanc- Congress should have the opportunity the sanctions multilateral. But to date, tions. This legislation mirrors the leg- to revisit sanctions imposed on other no country in the world has joined the islation on Burma that we are dis- countries on a case-by-case basis and in United States in banning imports from cussing today. a timely fashion. Burma—not one. It would allow sanctions against I am cosponsor of Senator BAUCUS’s Now, let me emphasize that Burma’s Cuba to continue—but would require legislation to allow Congress to vote up government is despicable by any meas- both Houses of Congress to vote annu- or down on the sanctions imposed on ure. Security forces commit murder, ally to renew the sanctions. Absent Cuba for that very reason. use rape as a weapon of war against such a vote, the sanctions would end. It seems clear to me that 40 years ethnic minorities, and utilize forced This is a reasonable approach to later, those sanctions have not labor. Democracy activists are arrested Cuba, and to sanctions more generally. achieved our foreign policy goals. Yet, and dissent punished. Conscription of Of course, that’s also why this legisla- under different circumstances and con- child soldiers is widespread. tion won’t pass this year. The Adminis- ditions, sanctions can be effective.

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As Senator MCCONNELL and I Kyl Nelson (FL) Specter Landrieu Nelson (NE) Stabenow nity is coming together to put addi- pointed out in an op-ed that appeared Lautenberg Nickles Stevens tional pressure on the military regime. in the Wall Street Journal, the spread Leahy Pryor Sununu I was disappointed that the European of narcotics, HIV/AIDS, and refugees Levin Reed Talent Union and the Association of South- Lieberman Reid Thomas across the region can be traced back to Lincoln Rockefeller Voinovich east Asian Nations (ASEAN) did not Rangoon. Lott Santorum Warner follow the United States’ lead last year As South African Archbishop McCain Sarbanes Wyden and impose tough sanctions on the Desmond Tutu stated earlier this year: NAYS—1 military junta. ‘‘To dismantle apartheid [in South Af- Enzi Nevertheless, the EU, for one, is be- rica] took not only commitment, faith, NOT VOTING—3 ginning to realize that engagement and hard work, but also intense inter- with Rangoon has failed to achieve the national pressure and sanctions. In Kerry Lugar Roberts desired results. Burma, the regime has ravaged the The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 97) Last week, the EU refused to include country, and the people, to fund its il- was passed. Burma in two lower-level meetings legal rule. Governments and inter- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I with ASEAN representatives and, in re- national institutions must move past move to reconsider the vote. sponse to ASEAN’s demand that all of symbolic gestures and cut the lifelines Mr. BOND. I move to lay that motion its members be allowed to attend, the to Burma’s military regime through on the table. EU canceled the meetings. well-implemented sanctions.’’ The motion to lay on the table was Supporters of freedom and democracy We cannot say for certain these sanc- agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in Burma should welcome this move tions will work. But we can be certain ator from Kentucky. and continue to urge our allies to put that if we do nothing and allow these additional pressure on the military re- sanctions to expire, the military junta f gime. will strengthen its grip on power and ORDER OF PROCEDURE There is also some positive move- the day of Suu Kyi’s release from house Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ment within ASEAN itself, including arrest and the re-birth of democracy in ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Malaysia, the country that sponsored Burma will be put off further into the ate proceed to the immediate consider- Burma’s entry into the Association and future. ation of S. Res. 393, which is at the has supported ‘‘non-interference’’ in We simply cannot afford to make desk; provided further that the Senate domestic affairs of other members. that mistake and turn our backs on proceed immediately to a vote on the Earlier this month, a group of Malay- those who are looking to us for hope adoption of the resolution with no in- sian parliamentarians—from the gov- and inspiration. tervening action or debate. I further ernment and the opposition—formed a I urge my colleagues to renew their ask unanimous consent that following committee to press for democracy in support for freedom and democracy, the vote, the preamble be agreed to and Burma. The group called on the SPDC Suu Kyi and the Burmese people and the motion to reconsider be laid upon to immediately and unconditionally re- support this resolution. the table. I further ask unanimous con- lease all political prisoners and restore Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sent that following that vote the Sen- democratic government. ask for the yeas and nays. ate proceed to executive session to the The parliamentary group stated: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a votes on the two previously debated ‘‘The caucus also calls upon the sufficient second? judges; provided further that following (Burma) government to respect ASEAN There appears to be a sufficient sec- those votes the Senate proceed to a and international opinion and return ond. vote on the confirmation of Executive to the mainstream of responsible inter- The question is, Shall the joint reso- Calendar No. 637, William D. Benton to national norms and behavior.’’ lution pass? The clerk will call the roll. be U.S. circuit court judge for the Of course, we would all like to see The legislative clerk called the roll. ASEAN, the EU, and others to take ad- Eighth Circuit. Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that I further ask unanimous consent that ditional steps to put pressure on Ran- the Senator from Indiana (Mr. LUGAR) following the votes the Senate proceed goon to respect human rights and re- and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- en bloc to the following nominations store democracy. But we must con- ERTS) are necessarily absent. on the Executive Calendar: No. 433, No. tinue to take the lead. Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- 638, and No. 639. I believe that by passing this resolu- ator from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) I further ask unanimous consent that tion and renewing the sanctions on im- is necessarily absent. the nominations then be considered ports from Burma for another year, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there and confirmed en bloc, the motions to will enhance our leadership in this area any other Senators in the Chamber de- reconsider be laid upon the table, the and rally the international community siring to vote? President be immediately notified of to our cause. Now is not the time to The result was announced—yeas 96, the Senate’s action, and that the Sen- weaken our resolve. nays 1, as follows: ate then return to legislative session. Some may argue that the sanctions [Rollcall Vote No. 150 Leg.] Mr. REID. Mr. President, will the do no harm to the members of the mili- YEAS—96 Senator modify his request so all of tary junta and instead place additional these votes will be 10-minute votes? hardships on the Burmese people. Akaka Carper Dorgan Alexander Chafee Durbin Mr. MCCONNELL. I so modify my re- The military junta itself cynically Allard Chambliss Edwards quest. suggested that the reason why human Allen Clinton Ensign Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, reserving trafficking is a rampant problem in Baucus Cochran Feingold the right to object—I probably won’t Burma—as cited in the latest State De- Bayh Coleman Feinstein Bennett Collins Fitzgerald object—will the Senator identify the partment report—is due to the des- Biden Conrad Frist first resolution to which he alluded? perate economic conditions caused by Bingaman Cornyn Graham (FL) Mr. MCCONNELL. Will the Chair the sanctions imposed by the United Bond Corzine Graham (SC) Boxer Craig Grassley identify the resolution? States. Breaux Crapo Gregg f Let us not forget that for over 15 Brownback Daschle Hagel years the military junta has brutalized Bunning Dayton Harkin MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS its won citizens, engaged in numerous Burns DeWine Hatch The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Byrd Dodd Hollings human rights abuses including rape, Campbell Dole Hutchison clerk will report the resolution by forced labor, and human trafficking of Cantwell Domenici Inhofe title.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 The assistant legislative clerk read Ariel Sharon to remove certain military in- tions, the reconstruction of civic institu- as follows: stallations and all settlements from Gaza, tions, the growth of a free and prosperous and certain military installations and settle- economy, and the building of capable secu- A resolution (S. Res. 393) expressing the ments from the West Bank; rity institutions dedicated to maintaining sense of the Senate in support of United Whereas under the Road Map, Palestinians law and order and dismantling terrorist or- States policy in the Middle East peace proc- must undertake an immediate cessation of ganizations; and ess. armed activity and all acts of violence Whereas in order to promote a lasting The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there against Israelis anywhere, all Palestinian in- peace, all states must oppose terrorism, sup- objection? stitutions, organizations, and individuals port the emergence of a peaceful and demo- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I remove must end incitement against Israel, the Pal- cratic Palestine, and state clearly that they my reservation. estinian leadership must act decisively will live in peace with Israel: Now, therefore, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without against terror (including sustained, targeted, be it objection, it is so ordered. and effective operations to stop terrorism Resolved, That the Senate— and dismantle terrorist capabilities and in- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask for (1) endorses the above-mentioned prin- frastructure), and Palestinians must under- ciples and practices of United States policy the yeas and nays. take a comprehensive and fundamental po- in the Middle East, and ongoing actions to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a litical reform that includes a strong par- make progress toward realizing the vision of sufficient second? liamentary democracy and an empowered two states living side by side in peace and se- There is a sufficient second. prime minister; curity, as a real contribution toward peace, The question is on agreeing to the Whereas Prime Minister Sharon noted and as important steps under the Road Map; resolution. The clerk will call the roll. Israel’s responsibilities under the Road Map (2) reaffirms its commitment to a vision of The assistant legislative clerk called include limitations on the growth of settle- two states, Israel and Palestine, living side ments, removal of unauthorized outposts, the roll. by side in peace and security as the key to and steps to increase, to the extent per- peace; and Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that mitted by security needs, freedom of move- (3) supports efforts to continue working the Senator from Indiana (Mr. LUGAR) ment for Palestinians not engaged in ter- with others in the international community, is necessarily absent. rorism; to build the capacity and will of Palestinian Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- Whereas there likely will be no security for institutions to fight terrorism, dismantle ator from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) Israelis or Palestinians until they and all terrorist organizations, and prevent the is necessarily absent. states join together to fight terrorism and areas from which Israel has withdrawn from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there dismantle terrorist organizations; posing a threat to the security of Israel. Whereas the United States remains com- any other Senators in the Chamber de- mitted to Israel’s security, and well-being as Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, in the siring to vote? a Jewish State, including secure, recognized, world of diplomacy, some things are The result was announced—yeas 95, and defensible borders, and to preserving and better left unsaid. For that reason, I nays 3, as follows: strengthening Israel’s capability to deter en- would have preferred that President [Rollcall Vote No. 151 Leg.] emies and defend itself against any threat; Bush not send the April 14, 2004 letter Whereas Israel has the right to defend YEAS—95 to Prime Minister Sharon. itself against terrorism, including to take Nevertheless, I gave my qualified Akaka Dodd Lincoln actions against terrorist organizations that Alexander Dole Lott threaten Israel’s citizens; support to S. Res. 393 because Israeli Allard Domenici McCain Whereas, after Israel withdraws from Gaza withdrawal from Gaza has the poten- Allen Dorgan McConnell and parts of the West Bank, existing ar- tial to jumpstart the Israeli-Pales- Baucus Durbin Mikulski Bayh Edwards Miller rangements regarding control of airspace, tinian peace process. There have been Bennett Ensign Murkowski territorial waters, and land passages relating too many missed opportunities al- Biden Enzi Murray to the West Bank and Gaza are planned to ready. It would be a shame to miss an- Bingaman Feingold Nelson (FL) continue; other one. Bond Feinstein Nelson (NE) Whereas, as part of a final peace settle- Boxer Fitzgerald Nickles ment, Israel must have secure and recog- My vote for S. Res. 393 is subject to Breaux Frist Pryor two understandings. First, Prime Min- Brownback Graham (FL) nized borders, which should emerge from ne- Reed Bunning Graham (SC) gotiations between the parties in accordance ister Sharon’s disengagement plan Reid Burns Grassley with United Nations Security Council Reso- should not be a substitute for bilateral Roberts Campbell Gregg lutions 242 and 338; negotiations between Israel and the Cantwell Hagel Rockefeller Whereas, in light of realities on the Santorum Palestinians; and second, all final sta- Carper Harkin ground, including already existing major Chafee Hatch Sarbanes tus issues should be mutually agreed Schumer Israeli population centers, it is unrealistic to Chambliss Hollings expect that the outcome of final status nego- upon by both parties. Clinton Hutchison Sessions The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Shelby tiations will be a full and complete return to Cochran Inhofe jority leader is recognized. Coleman Inouye Smith the armistice lines of 1949, but realistic to Collins Johnson Snowe expect that any final status agreement will Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, after the Conrad Kennedy Specter only be achieved on the basis of mutually following judge vote, we are scheduled Cornyn Kohl Stabenow agreed changes that reflect these realities; to consider another five additional Stevens Corzine Kyl Whereas Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Shar- judges this evening. Of the ones after Craig Landrieu Talent on has stated: ‘‘the barrier being erected by Thomas this one—looking at those five—the Crapo Lautenberg Israel is a security rather than political bar- Daschle Leahy Voinovich rier, is temporary rather than permanent, next two are circuit judges, to be fol- Dayton Levin Warner lowed by three district judges. DeWine Lieberman Wyden and should therefore not prejudice any final status issues including final borders, and its It has been cleared on this side to NAYS—3 route should take into account, consistent have voice votes on all of those five Byrd Jeffords Sununu with security needs, its impact on Pales- judges. NOT VOTING—2 tinian communities’’; I ask the ranking member of the Ju- Whereas an agreed just, fair, and realistic Kerry Lugar diciary Committee if we could, out of framework for a solution to the Palestinian consideration of the many different The resolution (S. Res. 393) was refugee issue as part of any final status schedules tonight, voice vote the re- agreement will need to be found through the agreed to. maining nominations after the next The preamble was agreed to. establishment of a Palestinian state, and the settling of Palestinian refugees there, rather rollcall vote. The resolution, with its preamble, Mr. LEAHY. Well, Mr. President, in reads as follows: than in Israel; Whereas the United States supports the es- response to my friend from Tennessee, S. RES. 393 tablishment of a Palestinian state that is normally I would say: Have rollcall Whereas the Road Map, endorsed by the viable, contiguous, sovereign, and inde- votes. I also know with the Defense au- United States, Israel, the Palestinian Au- pendent, so that the Palestinian people can thorization bill we had some very late thority, the European Union, Russia, and the build their own future; night schedules. This is pushing up United Nations, remains a realistic and wide- Whereas the United States will join with ly recognized plan for making progress to- others in the international community to as- against the Fourth of July recess. I ward peace; sist in fostering the development of Pales- think the Senator from Tennessee, the Whereas, on April 14, 2004, President Bush tinian democratic political institutions and Senator from South Dakota, and the welcomed the plan of Israeli Prime Minister new leadership committed to those institu- respective whips have the hardest jobs

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N O T I C E Incomplete record of Senate proceedings. Except for concluding business which follows, today’s Senate proceedings will be continued in the next issue of the Record.

ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2004 Once again, I thank all of our col- WHICH POSITION HE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask leagues for their patience over the last ROMOLO A. BERNARDI, OF NEW YORK, TO BE DEPUTY few days as we made real progress and SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, unanimous consent that when the Sen- VICE ALPHONSO R. JACKSON, TO WHICH POSITION HE ate completes its business today, it ad- as we wrapped up our work on two very WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SEN- journ until 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 25. important measures. ATE. I further ask unanimous consent that f DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION following the prayer and pledge the ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. KIRK VAN TINE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DEPUTY SEC- morning hour be deemed expired, the RETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, VICE MICHAEL P. JACK- TOMORROW SON, RESIGNED, TO WHICH POSITION HE WAS APPOINTED Journal of proceedings be approved to DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. date, the time for the two leaders be Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, if there is reserved for their use later in the day, no further business to come before the DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR and the Senate then begin a period of Senate, I ask unanimous consent that SUE ELLEN WOOLDRIDGE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE SOLIC- the Senate stand in adjournment under ITOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, VICE WIL- morning business with Senators per- LIAM GERRY MYERS III, RESIGNED, WHICH POSITION SHE mitted to speak for up to 10 minutes the previous order. WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SEN- each. There being no objection, the Senate, ATE. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at 9:06 p.m., adjourned until Friday, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY objection, it is so ordered. June 25, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. CHARLES JOHNSON, OF UTAH, TO BE CHIEF FINANCIAL f f OFFICER, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE LINDA MORRISON COMBS, TO WHICH HE WAS APPOINTED PROGRAM DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. NOMINATIONS ANN R. KLEE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT AD- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, tomorrow Executive nominations received by MINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE ROBERT E. FABRICANT, RESIGNED, TO we will be in morning business the Senate June 24, 2004: WHICH POSITION SHE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE throughout the day. There will be no LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE rollcall votes during tomorrow’s ses- KIRON KANINA SKINNER, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT sion. The next rollcall vote will be on MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION July 6. I will have more to say about BOARD FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE HERSCHELLE ADAM MARC LINDEMANN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEM- S. CHALLENOR, TO WHICH POSITION SHE WAS AP- BER OF THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR CUBA BROAD- the schedule for July during tomor- POINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. CASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 27, 2005, VICE CHRISTOPHER D. COURSEN, TERM EXPIRED, TO WHICH row’s session. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN POSITION HE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RE- We expect we will be in for a brief pe- DEVELOPMENT CESS OF THE SENATE. riod tomorrow. We hope to clear the re- CATHY M. MACFARLANE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN AS- AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION maining legislative business prior to SISTANT SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL- the recess. We are also attempting to OPMENT, VICE DIANE LENEGHAN TOMB, RESIGNED, TO EDWARD BREHM, OF MINNESOTA, TO BE A MEMBER OF WHICH POSITION SHE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOP- clear a number of important ambas- LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. MENT FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER sadorships prior to the Fourth of July DENNIS C. SHEA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 13, 2007, VICE CECIL JAMES BANKS, TERM EXPIRED, TO SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, WHICH POSITION HE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST break. VICE ALBERTO FAUSTINO TREVINO, RESIGNED, TO RECESS OF THE SENATE.

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MICHAEL R COUGHLIN, 0000 HUGH W HOWARD III, 0000 PETER T COURTNEY, 0000 JAMES E HOWE JR., 0000 UNITED STATES PAROLE COMMISSION MICHAEL J COX, 0000 BRIAN A HOYT, 0000 GREGORY J COZAD, 0000 JOHN R HOYT, 0000 DEBORAH ANN SPAGNOLI, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MARK A CREASEY, 0000 JOSEPH W HUFFAKER, 0000 COMMISSIONER OF THE UNITED STATES PAROLE COM- DENNIS R CREWS, 0000 DAVID C HUGHES, 0000 MISSION FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS, VICE JOHN R. SIMP- SPENCER J CRISPELL, 0000 ADAM L HUNT, 0000 SON, TERM EXPIRED, TO WHICH POSITION SHE WAS AP- WAYNE A CROSS, 0000 MICHAEL A HURNI, 0000 POINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. ROGER L CURRY JR., 0000 DEREK S IKEHARA, 0000 IN THE ARMY DONALD E J CZARAPATA, 0000 EDWARD J IOCCO, 0000 JEFFREY J CZEREWKO, 0000 TIMOTHY E ISEMINGER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL R DARGEL, 0000 MARK D JACKSON, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY CARL P DAVIS, 0000 MARK H JACKSON, 0000 VETERINARY CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS CHRISTOPHER J DENNIS, 0000 TROY S JACKSON, 0000 3064 AND 3084: TIMOTHY A DERNBACH, 0000 JAMES W JENKS, 0000 ANTHONY T DESMET, 0000 MICHAEL H JOHANSSON, 0000 To be brigadier general EDWARD W DEVINNEY II, 0000 ALLEN T JOHNSON JR., 0000 COL. MICHAEL B. 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OBERING III GREGORY A MCWHERTER, 0000 MICHAEL J STEVENS, 0000 TYLER L MEADOR, 0000 JAMES G STONEMAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE KURT C MERKLING JR., 0000 MARK R STOOPS, 0000 RESERVE OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AS CHIEF OF AIR MICHAEL D MICHEL, 0000 KIRK A STORK, 0000 FORCE RESERVE, AND FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE JIMMIE L MILLER, 0000 HAROLD W STOUT, 0000 GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF WILLIAM G MILLER, 0000 SHELBY STRATTON, 0000 IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, WILLIAM K MIMS, 0000 RICHARD W STRAYER, 0000 U.S.C., SECTIONS 8038 AND 601: DALE R MINICH, 0000 CHRISTOPHER E SUND, 0000 CHRISTOPHER C MISNER, 0000 SCOTT B SWENSON, 0000 To be lieutenant general REY R MOLINA, 0000 DEREK L TEACHOUT, 0000 MAJ. GEN. JOHN A. BRADLEY THOMAS J MONROE, 0000 BRIAN T TEETS, 0000 KEITH G MOORE, 0000 THOMAS R TENNANT, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL R MOORE, 0000 KENT F THOMPSON, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- SCOTT D MORAN, 0000 RICHARD W THOMPSON, 0000 CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE KEVIN R MORRISON, 0000 TODD L TINSLEY, 0000 AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION ROBERT K MORRISON III, 0000 CLARK O TROYER, 0000 601: BRIAN C MOUM, 0000 MARK A TRULUCK, 0000 PATRICK T MOYNIHAN, 0000 DAVID M TRZECIAKIEWICZ, 0000 To be lieutenant general JOSEPH P NAMAN, 0000 JOHN R TUCKER, 0000 MAJ. GEN. JEFFREY B. KOHLER MICHAEL D NASH, 0000 ROGER R ULLMAN II, 0000 PATRICK T NASH, 0000 MONTE L ULMER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID A NELSEN, 0000 JOHN L VALADEZ, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- PAUL V NEUZIL, 0000 MICHAEL S VARNEY, 0000 CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE CLARK A NICHOLS III, 0000 PETER G VASELY, 0000 AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION MICHAEL K NORTIER, 0000 DOUGLAS C VERISSIMO, 0000 601: DAVID E NOSAL, 0000 CHARLES H VICKERS, 0000 MARK J OBERLEY, 0000 LAWRENCE S VINCENT, 0000 To be lieutenant general SEAN P OBRIEN, 0000 JOHN F WADE, 0000 MAJ. GEN. JOHN F. REGNI RICHARD F OCONNELL, 0000 DOUGLAS H WALKER, 0000 KLAS W OHMAN, 0000 DAVID E WARD, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT HAL S OKEY, 0000 JEFFREY A WARD, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- EDWARD C OLSHAW, 0000 JOHN M WARD, 0000 CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE SCOTT E ORGAN, 0000 DENNIS J WARREN, 0000 AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION PAUL J OROURKE, 0000 TODD M WATKINS, 0000 601: JAMIE R OTTO, 0000 TIMOTHY R WEBER, 0000 JOE V OVERSTREET, 0000 VICTOR K WEBER, 0000 To be lieutenant general DAVID M PADULA, 0000 WILLIAM A WEEDON, 0000 MAJ. GEN. MICHAEL W. WOOLEY GREGORY J PARKER, 0000 ROBERT D WEISSENFELS, 0000 SCOTT A PARVIN, 0000 DANIEL A WELLS, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LAURENCE M PATRICK, 0000 KEVIN R WESLEY, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- MICHAEL D PATTERSON, 0000 MATTHEW G WESTFALL, 0000 CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE BRUCE L PECK JR., 0000 JEFFREY D WESTON, 0000 AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION MARK E PELTON, 0000 EDWARD J WETZEL, 0000 601: WILLIAM P PENNINGTON, 0000 CRAIG M WEVLEY, 0000 JOHN A PESTOVIC JR., 0000 CHRISTOPHER K WHEELER, 0000 To be lieutenant general AARON S PETERS, 0000 ERIC S WIESE, 0000 LT. GEN. NORTON A. 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RANK GERARD F QUINLAN, 0000 Executive nominations confirmed by COL. THOMAS W. TRAVIS HERBERT R RACE JR., 0000 JAMES R RAIMONDO, 0000 the Senate June 24, 2004: IN THE ARMY THOMAS A RAINVILLE, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTOPHER P RAMSDEN, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED EUGENE R RATHGEBER, 0000 JOHN C. DANFORTH, OF MISSOURI, TO BE REPRESENTA- TIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE SES- WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND DEAN T RAWLS, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: DOUGLAS E RECKAMP, 0000 SIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NA- CARL S REED, 0000 TIONS DURING HIS TENURE OF SERVICE AS REPRESENT- To be general LEONARD E REED, 0000 ATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE PHILIP N REGIER, 0000 UNITED NATIONS. LT. GEN. RICHARD A. CODY JAMES J REICH, 0000 JOHN C. DANFORTH, OF MISSOURI, TO BE THE REP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CURT A RENSHAW, 0000 RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED JAY S RICHARDS, 0000 THE UNITED NATIONS, WITH THE RANK AND STATUS OF WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND TIMOTHY P RICHARDT, 0000 AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY, RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: JOHN D RICHMOND, 0000 AND THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF JOHN D RICKARDS JR., 0000 AMERICA IN THE SECURITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NA- To be general TIMOTHY E RIEGLE, 0000 TIONS. EDWARD J ROTH, 0000 THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT GEORGE W. CASEY, JR. MICHAEL S RYAN, 0000 TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT STEPHEN P RYAN, 0000 QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY AS THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS/COMMANDING GENERAL, JOHN A SAGER, 0000 CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AND AP- CHRISTOPHER M SAINDON, 0000 THE JUDICIARY POINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED DOUGLAS A SAMPSON, 0000 TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY BENNIE SANCHEZ, 0000 DORA L. IRIZARRY, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601 AND 3036: MATTHEW R SANDBERG, 0000 STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT JOHN P SANFORD, 0000 OF NEW YORK. To be lieutenant general CARLOS A SARDIELLO, 0000 DIANE S. SYKES, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE UNITED STATES LOUIS J SCHAGER JR., 0000 CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT. MAJ. GEN. CARL A. STROCK CRAIG T SCHAUPPNER, 0000 PETER W. HALL, OF VERMONT, TO BE UNITED STATES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL C SCHROEDER, 0000 CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT. IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THEODORE H SCHROEDER, 0000 WILLIAM DUANE BENTON, OF MISSOURI, TO BE UNITED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND FRANK J SCHULLER JR., 0000 STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT. RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: THOMAS S SCHUMACHER, 0000 GEORGE P. SCHIAVELLI, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED JEFFREY R SCHWARZ, 0000 STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT To be lieutenant general MARK C SCOTT, 0000 OF CALIFORNIA. SHARI L SCOTT, 0000 ROBERT BRYAN HARWELL, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO BE LT. GEN. COLBY M. BROADWATER III JAMES K SELKIRK JR., 0000 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SHAWN R SHAW, 0000 SOUTH CAROLINA. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED DONDI M SHEEHY, 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE BRIAN K SHIPMAN, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: TODD M SIDDALL, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JONATHAN T SKARDA, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- To be lieutenant general CALVIN D SLOCUMB, 0000 CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE ROBERT E SMITH, 0000 AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION LT. GEN. JOSEPH R. INGE WESLEY A SMITH, 0000 601: PAUL S SNODGRASS, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHARLES C SPARKS II, 0000 To be general IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND PAUL C SPEDERO JR., 0000 LT. GEN. PAUL V. HESTER JOHN M SPEREDELOZZI, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: KENNETH R SPURLOCK, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant general BRETTON C STAFFORD, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CHRISTOPHER M STAMPER, 0000 CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: MAJ. GEN. RUSSEL L. HONORE

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:25 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 9801 E:\2004SENATE\S24JN4.REC S24JN4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S7400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2004 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be rear admiral (lower half) AS THE CHIEF, ARMY NURSE CORPS AND FOR APPOINT- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND CAPT. THOMAS R. CULLISON SECTION 3069: RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be major general To be vice admiral IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: COL. GALE S. POLLOCK REAR ADM. JUSTIN D. MCCARTHY To be rear admiral (lower half) THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CAPT. JEFFREY A. WIERINGA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND To be major general RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be vice admiral IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED BRIG. GEN. GEORGE W. WEIGHTMAN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: REAR ADM. JONATHAN W. GREENERT THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE To be rear admiral (lower half) UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. DAVID J. DORSETT SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be major general RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED To be vice admiral UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM E. INGRAM, JR. To be rear admiral (lower half) REAR ADM. KEVIN J. COSGRIFF THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE CAPT. WAYNE G. SHEAR, JR. UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE To be brigadier general RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: To be vice admiral To be rear admiral (lower half) COLONEL JAMES G. CHAMPION REAR ADM. JAMES M. ZORTMAN CAPT. SHARON H. REDPATH THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: To be brigadier general To be vice admiral To be rear admiral (lower half) COL. FRANK R. CARLINI CAPT. JAMES A. BARNETT, JR. REAR ADM. JAMES G. STAVRIDIS CAPT. WENDI B. CARPENTER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. JEFFREY A. LEMMONS IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. ROBIN M. WATTERS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be brigadier general RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED COL. CARLA G. HAWLEY-BOWLAND To be vice admiral UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE REAR ADM. JOHN G. MORGAN, JR. To be rear admiral (lower half) UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. ADAM M. ROBINSON, JR. TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING EDWARD To be brigadier general RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: ACEVEDO AND ENDING SCOTT J. ZOBRIST, WHICH NOMI- NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- COL. DOUGLAS A. PRITT To be vice admiral PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT REAR ADM. RONALD A. ROUTE AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING MARK L. ALLRED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- AND ENDING BARR D. YOUNKER, JR., WHICH NOMINA- CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED To be brigadier general UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING BRENDA R. COL. THOMAS T. GALKOWSKI To be rear admiral BULLARD AND ENDING THOMAS E. YINGST, WHICH NOMI- IN THE MARINE CORPS REAR ADM. (LH) JOHN M. MATECZUN NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- REAR ADM. (LH) DENNIS D. WOOFTER PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON FEBRUARY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT 2, 2004. IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF RICHARD B. GOODWIN. INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPOR- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING JEFFREY P. BOW- TANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: SER AND ENDING GREGORY W. JOHNSON, WHICH NOMINA- SECTION 601: To be rear admiral TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED To be lieutenant general IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. REAR ADM. (LH) WILLIAM V. ALFORD, JR. AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING BRADLEY D. LT. GEN. HENRY P. OSMAN REAR ADM. (LH) JAMES E. BEEBE BARTELS AND ENDING WILLIAM L. STALLINGS III, WHICH REAR ADM. (LH) STEPHEN S. OSWALD NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT 2004. INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPOR- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING CHARLES J. LAW TANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: AND ENDING DAVID A. WEAS, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE SECTION 601: To be rear admiral RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- To be lieutenant general GRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. REAR ADM. (LH) PAUL V. SHEBALIN AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING LOZANO NOEMI LT. GEN. JAMES T. CONWAY ALGARIN AND ENDING BARBARA L. WRIGHT, WHICH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 10, IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: 2004. INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPOR- To be rear admiral ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING CHRISTIAN F. TANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., ACHLEITHNER AND ENDING RICHARD J. WINDHORN, SECTION 601: REAR ADM. (LH) THOMAS L. ANDREWS III WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON To be lieutenant general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JANUARY 22, 2004. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE MAJ. GEN. JOHN F. SATTLER ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING KEVIN C. ABBOTT AND INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ENDING MARK G. ZIEMBA, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE To be rear admiral GRESSIONAL RECORD ON JANUARY 22, 2004. INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: REAR ADM. (LH) LEWIS S. LIBBY III ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING LARRY P. To be major general REAR ADM. (LH) ELIZABETH M. MORRIS ADAMSTHOMPSON AND ENDING TIMOTHY N. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT WILLOUGHBY, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY BRIG. GEN. ROBERT C. DICKERSON, JR. THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL BRIG. GEN. TIMOTHY F. GHORMLEY IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: RECORD ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. BRIG. GEN. SAMUEL T. HELLAND ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING GERALD V. HOWARD BRIG. GEN. RICHARD S. KRAMLICH To be rear admiral (lower half) AND ENDING DAVID L. WEBER, WHICH NOMINATIONS BRIG. GEN. RICHARD F. NATONSKI WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CAPT. KAREN A. FLAHERTY IN THE NAVY CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 26, 2004. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ARMY NOMINATION OF JOHN J. SEBASTYN. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE ARMY NOMINATION OF ELIZABETH J. BARNSDALE. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING RAUL GONZALEZ AND WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND ENDING JAMES F. KING, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RE- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: To be rear admiral (lower half) CEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- GRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. To be admiral CAPT. MARSHALL E. CUSIC, JR. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING RICHARD J. GALLANT ADM. MICHAEL G. MULLEN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AND ENDING ERIC R. GLADMAN, WHICH NOMINATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. AS CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY ARMY NOMINATION OF RANDALL W. COWELL. AND SURGEON GENERAL AND FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE To be rear admiral (lower half) ARMY NOMINATION OF JAMES C. JOHNSON. GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 601 CAPT. CAROL I. B. TURNER ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING SHANNON D. BECKETT AND 5137: AND ENDING LEONARD A. CROMER, WHICH NOMINATIONS To be vice admiral THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. REAR ADM. DONALD C. ARTHUR, JR. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ARMY NOMINATION OF DAVID P. FERRIS.

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ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING DONALD W. MYERS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE AND ENDING TERRY W. SWAN, WHICH NOMINATIONS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING THOMAS J NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING NORA A BURGHARDT CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 10, 2004. BROVARONE AND ENDING MARK R WHITNEY, WHICH AND ENDING CRAIG J WASHINGTON, WHICH NOMINA- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING EDWARD L NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ALEXSONSHK AND ENDING EDWARD M ZOELLER, WHICH PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 2004. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING TERRY S BARRETT PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 10, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING KENT R AITCHESON AND ENDING DEAN A WILSON, WHICH NOMINATIONS 2004. AND ENDING KEVIN S ZUMBAR, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ARMY NOMINATION OF SCOTT R. SHERRETZ. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. ARMY NOMINATION OF ROBERT F. SETLIK. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, 2004. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING DANELLE M BARRETT ARMY NOMINATION OF PAUL R. DISNEY, JR. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING RICHARD L ARCHEY AND ENDING MICHAEL L THRALL, WHICH NOMINATIONS ARMY NOMINATION OF ERIC R. RHODES. AND ENDING FRED C SMITH, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING EDWIN E. AHL AND RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. ENDING MARK A. ZERGER, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE GRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, 2004. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING MICHAEL D BOSLEY RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING THOMAS H. BOND, JR. AND ENDING KEVIN D ZIOMEK, WHICH NOMINATIONS GRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, 2004. AND ENDING PAMELA J. WYNFIELD, WHICH NOMINA- WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ARMY NOMINATION OF ROBERT J. BLOK. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF SCOTT P. HANEY. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF MICHAEL J. COLBURN. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING KENNETH R. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WILLIAM H ANDERSON MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF MICHELLE A. RAKERS. CAMPITELLI AND ENDING TIMOTHY S. MATTHEWS, AND ENDING FRANK D WHITWORTH, WHICH NOMINA- NAVY NOMINATION OF JAMES K. COLTON. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING KEVIN S. LERETTE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. AND ENDING KATHLEEN M. LINDENMAYER, WHICH NOMI- MAY 20, 2004. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING THOMAS W ARM- NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING JEFFREY J. BURTCH STRONG AND ENDING RICHARD A THIEL, JR., WHICH PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, AND ENDING JAN E. TIGHE, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 2004. RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING VICTOR M. BECK AND GRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, 2004. 2004. ENDING ELIZABETH A. JONES, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING EDWIN J. BURDICK NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING JOSEPH R BRENNER, WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE AND ENDING STEPHEN K. TIBBITTS, WHICH NOMINA- JR. AND ENDING GREG A ULSES, WHICH NOMINATIONS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING EDMUND F. CATALDO IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. III AND ENDING GARY S. PETTI, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING ANDREW BROWN III NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING TODD S BOCKWOLDT WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE AND ENDING JONATHAN W. WHITE, WHICH NOMINATIONS AND ENDING FORREST YOUNG, WHICH NOMINATIONS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING ELIZABETH A. CARLOS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. AND ENDING PHILIP C. WHEELER, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING JERRY R. ANDERSON NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING STEVEN W ANTCLIFF WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE AND ENDING JAMES E. KNAPP, JR., WHICH NOMINATIONS AND ENDING MARK W YATES, WHICH NOMINATIONS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING PAUL L. ALBIN AND CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. ENDING MARK E. SVENNINGSEN, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATION OF JOSEPH P. COSTELLO. NAVY NOMINATION OF RICHARD L. CURBELLO. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING RALPH W. COREY III NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING LOUIS E. GIORDANO CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. AND ENDING EDWARD S. WHITE, WHICH NOMINATIONS AND ENDING ROBERT A. LITTLE, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING JOHN L. BARTLEY AND WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ENDING JOSEPH A. SCHMIDT, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 1, 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 14, 2004. RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING TOBIAS J BACANER NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING JAMES O. CRAVENS GRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. AND ENDING SCOTT W ZACKOWSKI, WHICH NOMINATIONS AND ENDING RONALD J. WELLS, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING RICHARD A COLONNA WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE AND ENDING TIMOTHY J WERRE, WHICH NOMINATIONS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 14, 2004. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING CHARLENE M AULD NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING STEPHEN W BAILEY CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. AND ENDING SCOTT M SMITH, WHICH NOMINATIONS AND ENDING GARY F WOERZ, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING JOHN M BURNS AND WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- ENDING ROGER W TURNER, JR., WHICH NOMINATIONS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. GRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 14, 2004. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING DON C B ALBIA AND NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING JOSEPH J ALBANESE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. ENDING GREGG W ZIEMKE, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE AND ENDING STEVEN L YOUNG, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING DAN D ASHCRAFT AND RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ENDING JOHN E VASTARDIS, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE GRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 14, 2004. RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING BRENDA C BAKER AND NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING BENJAMIN M ABALOS GRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. ENDING MAUREEN J ZELLER, WHICH NOMINATIONS AND ENDING GLENN T WARE, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING RODMAN P ABBOTT WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- AND ENDING STEVEN YOUNG, WHICH NOMINATIONS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. GRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 14, 2004. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING MICHAEL J ARNOLD NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING PATRICK S AGNEW CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. AND ENDING DANA S WEINER, WHICH NOMINATIONS AND ENDING DOUGLAS R TOOTHMAN, WHICH NOMINA- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING JAMES S BAILEY AND WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ENDING JEFFREY B WILSON, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 14, 2004. RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING STEPHEN S BELL AND NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING MARK J BELTON AND GRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. ENDING JAMES A WORCESTER, WHICH NOMINATIONS ENDING ROBERT E TOLIN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING RICHARD S. MORGAN WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- AND ENDING TERRY L. M. SWINNEY, WHICH NOMINA- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. GRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 14, 2004. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WILLIAM D DEVINE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING CIVITA M ALLARD IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 29, 2004. AND ENDING PAUL R WRIGLEY, WHICH NOMINATIONS AND ENDING ANN N TESCHER, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATION OF SUSAN C. FARRAR. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WILLIAM J. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 14, 2004. ALDERSON AND ENDING HAROLD E. PITTMAN, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING EDWARD L. AUSTIN NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING RICHARD D NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND ENDING DAVID H. WATERMAN, WHICH NOMINATIONS BAERTLEIN AND ENDING JEFFREY G WILLIAMS, WHICH PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 20, WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 2004. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 8, 2004. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 14, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING AARON L BOWMAN NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING CARLA C BLAIR AND 2004. AND ENDING MAUDE E YOUNG, WHICH NOMINATIONS ENDING CYNTHIA M WOMBLE, WHICH NOMINATIONS NAVY NOMINATION OF CARLOS VARONA.

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HONORING ASSISTANT SHERIFF consideration the bill (H.R. 4613) making ap- HONORING MERLE MCDOUGALD RICHARD BRESHEARS propriations for the Department of Defense ‘‘DOUG’’ WERNER for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA and for other purposes: HON. TOM DAVIS E OF CALIFORNIA Ms. D LAURO. Mr. Chairman, I rise today OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to thank the Chairmen and Ranking Members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Subcommittee and the Committee for Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Wednesday, June 23, 2004 their excellent work in crafting a bipartisan bill Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that will provide our troops with the tools they Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I honor Assistant Sheriff Richard Breshears. need to continue their outstanding service to rise today to honor and remember Merle Richard Breshears has had a long and exem- our country. McDougald Werner, a correspondent who filed plary career in law enforcement that has Our troops have done an amazing job under one of the first reports of the D-Day invasion lasted nearly 35 years. very difficult circumstances in Iraq and Af- in 1944. Mr. Werner died May 19, 2004 at his Mr. Breshears began his career as a ghanistan. I fear that their job will only get home in Falls Church, VA at the age of ninety- Stanislaus County Sheriff in 1970. He soon tougher in the weeks and months ahead, but one. became an investigator, where he dedicated this bill will help ensure that our troops will be Mr. Werner was born January 28, 1913, in almost 18 years, rising from the ranks of de- prepared for whatever they may face in Iraq Bladen, Nebraska. He attended the University tective to Lieutenant and working on several and in the war on terror. of Nebraska and received a bachelor’s degree high profile cases that garnered national atten- I am especially grateful to my colleagues in journalism from the University of Missouri in 1934. During the years 1934 to 1937, Mr. tion. In 1991, he was promoted to Captain and Mr. MURTHA and Mr. LEWIS for including in the served as Commander of both the Custodial report accompanying this bill important lan- Werner worked for several newspapers in Ne- and Operations Divisions. In 1997, he was ap- guage that calls for a comprehensive study of braska and Wyoming when he became em- pointed to the position of assistant Sheriff and mental health services available to service ployed with the United Press, a precursor of United Press International located in Des continues to command the Operations Divi- members and their families both during and Moines. In 1941, Mr. Werner transferred to sion. after deployment to combat theaters. United Press’ Washington bureau and was ap- Mr. Breshears has not limited his dedication Despite a growing awareness of the impor- pointed as a war correspondent based in Lon- to law enforcement and his community to tance of mental health issues, there remains don where he worked with Walter Cronkite. working hours. He has continuously engaged too much of a stigma associated with mental in, and often led activities that allowed him Surrounded by gunfire and deep cold wa- health care. The fact is that the pressures of ters, Werner stepped onto Utah Beach four and the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Depart- war and lengthy separation from friends and ment to better serve the community. In 1982, hours after the beginning of the attack in family can take their toll on our soldiers, and which 156,000 Allied troops took part. He he graduated from the FBI academy in we ought to do more to help our brave sol- Quantico, VA. He has been a member of pulled out his typewriter and began an ac- diers and their families. count of the day from a foxhole that was dug countless law enforcement associations and Mr. Speaker, I have seen this first-hand. organizations over the years. He has dutifully for his protection. Mr. Werner’s account be- The 439th Quartermaster Company is an came one of the first of the invasion to reach served such organizations as the Stanislaus Army reserve unit based in New Haven. They Americans in the states. County Advisory Board on Substance Abuse, have performed admirably well in setting up During World War II, Werner also covered the U.S. Attorney’s Law Enforcement Execu- fuel depots in southern Iraq on the road from the German bombing of London, the liberation tive Council, and as President of the Kuwait to Baghdad. But they have been in the Paris in August 1944, the U.S. occupation of Stanislaus County Police Activities League for Iraqi theater for 14 months now, and will be Berlin in 1945 and the Potsdam Conference. the past eight years. there for at least a few months more. I have Additionally, Mr. Werner’s recollections of Richard Breshears’ selfless service to his been working with Yale University’s Child his D-Day experiences are on display in a cur- community has not gone unnoticed. His com- Study Center to make sure the families of this rent online issue of the Newseum, a museum munity has bestowed upon him such honors great unit have access to mental health serv- dedicated to journalism. He is also believed to as the ‘‘Assyrian Community Presidential ices. But the military ought to do more to help. be the last surviving journalist of those who Award,’’ the California Attorney General’s I might add that our commitment to our accompanied the invasion forces. ‘‘Certificate of Commendation for Meritorious troops should not stop when they return from Mr. Werner was viewed as a calm and stoic Service,’’ and the Stanislaus Sheriff Depart- the field. Experience has taught us that for man who considered himself to be very fortu- ment’s ‘‘Medal of Merit’’ for exceptional serv- service members and their families, the dif- nate to have not only survived the war, but ice. ficulties associated with deployment do not al- also to have participated in covering the big- It is my honor and privilege to join the com- ways cease when the service member returns. gest news event of his generation. munity in recognizing Richard Breshears for In the case of Reserve and National Guard Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to ex- his lengthy, dedicated service to his commu- troops, who often live far from a military instal- press my gratitude to Merle McDougald Wer- nity. Throughout his career, he has distin- lation, it is especially important that top-quality ner for his service to his country. I call upon guished himself as a leader and mentor. I am mental health services are available to them to my colleagues to join me in applauding Mr. delighted to recognize his service and his re- ease the transition from deployment to civilian Werner’s past accomplishments and remem- tirement as I wish him the very best in the life. bering him for his dedication to his country years to come. This benchmark study will give us some in- and fellow Americans. f dications about how we can overcome barriers f DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE to care, and how we can do better by our sol- RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 diers, sailors and marines. It is my hope that OF BLUES MUSIC the Congress will use this study as a starting SPEECH OF point to better fund mental health services for SPEECH OF military personnel and their families, and I look HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO forward to working with my colleagues on this HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN OF CONNECTICUT OF TENNESSEE issue. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES So again I thank Chairman YOUNG, Chair- Tuesday, June 22, 2004 man LEWIS, Mr. OBEY and Mr. MURTHA for tak- Tuesday, June 22, 2004 The House in Committee of the Whole ing this issue so seriously and including my Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, today I House on the State of the Union had under amendment. rise to recognize the importance of Blues

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VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.024 E24PT1 E1224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2004 music in the Memphis region, across Ten- POPULATION CONNECTION’S 2004 I urge my colleagues in the United States nessee, and to people the world over. ‘‘KID-FRIENDLY CITIES REPORT Congress to take the funds that the president CARD’’ The Blues is a historic treasure that must be has proposed for failed abstinence-only pro- grams and use it to double the funding for the preserved and studied for posterity. The Title X family planning program. This program Blues, created to express the hardship and HON. TAMMY BALDWIN has a long history of success in providing tough times faced by many in the Delta re- OF WISCONSIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES basic reproductive health care, family planning gion, have comforted millions, brought diverse information and contraceptives to low-income Wednesday, June 23, 2004 communities of people together, and created a Americans. We must always remember one uniquely American tradition. Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, last week Pop- basic fact: healthy mothers and healthy chil- Almost all the music we know and love ulation Connection released its 2004 Kid- dren go hand in hand. today—including jazz, country, even some Friendly Cities Report Card. This report rates We should all be grateful to Population Con- classical—has been influenced by the Blues. cities in terms of the quality of life they provide nection for providing us with this information America’s musical heritage cannot be under- for children by using data in sixteen com- that can help guide the policies we adopt. stood without the Blues, and Rock and Roll as prehensive areas including health care, edu- Now that they’ve provided the information, we cation, and community. we know it wouldn’t exist. in Congress must act to adopt policies that will I am proud that Madison, my hometown, bring us quickly to the day that such a report Memphis has been a wellspring of musical ranked third among large cities in America in is unnecessary . . . the day when every city creativity since the first Mississippi Delta terms of providing a high quality of life for chil- gets an ‘‘A’’. bluesmen started drifting north. When the dren. We scored very highly in the education f great W.C. Handy arrived on Beale Street and community categories. The people of from the Delta in 1908, he brought along this Madison deserve to feel proud of the quality of PROTECT PERSONAL PRIVACY BY magical new genre. Memphis legends like life we provide for the children in our city. NOTIFYING CONSUMERS OF THE W.C. Handy and B.B. King are just a few There is much good news for Madison in PRESENCE OF TRACKING DE- among the many legends of Blues music in this report, but there’s much more to be done. VICES IN EVERYDAY ITEMS the United States who should be recognized. We must remember that far too many children in our city and, indeed, across America are As Co-Chairman of the House Songwriters HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA being left behind. I applaud Population Con- Caucus and a Tennessean, I am proud to help OF WISCONSIN nection for their efforts in working hard to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES represent one of America’s true music cap- achieve the day that every city is kid-friendly, itals. the day that every kid can look forward to a Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in support future that offers unlimited opportunity. This Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- of H. Con. Res. 13. report from Population Connection shows us troducing privacy legislation in response to the the map to get there. And while cities and growing use of technology known as ‘‘radio f states can do a lot on their own, many of the frequency identification,’’ or RFID, that busi- problems that young people face are national nesses are beginning to use as a means of TRIBUTE TO BRISTOL-MYERS problems that require national solutions. tracking shipments of goods. SQUIBB COMPANY The first step is to get serious about reduc- RFID chips, which can be embedded by ing teen pregnancy. In Madison, like in much manufacturers in clothing or other products, of America, this is one of the most significant transmit unique identification data to a receiver HON. JAMES T. WALSH challenges we face. We should act to ensure so that a merchant can track the movement or that not one more federal penny is spent on presence of specific goods, such as to verify OF NEW YORK ineffective programs, like ‘‘abstinence-only’’ that a container has a complete order of items IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES programs that leave kids simply uninformed at inside without opening it. It makes good busi- best and woefully ill-equipped for real-life deci- ness sense to keep track of inventory, and Wednesday, June 23, 2004 sion-making at worst. Such programs have RFID offers an easier, more efficient way for Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in been shown to have little to no impact on the many companies to do so. tribute to the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company’s likelihood that young people will be sexually However, in an age in which the advent of Syracuse, New York facility, which will receive active, but they do reduce the chance that new technology is often accompanied by a the 2004 Presidential Green Chemistry Chal- young people will use contraceptives when loss of control over one’s personal information they do have sex, leading to unintended preg- or privacy, consumers should be made aware lenge Award in the alternative synthetic path- nancy and exposure to sexually transmitted in- when an item that they have purchased con- ways category presented by the United States fections. Let’s put our money into more effec- tains technology that potentially allows for their Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). tive, more worthy programs that can be shown movements or purchase history to be tracked. Bristol-Myers Squibb earned this great to have a real impact on the lives of young Furthermore, a person that so desires should honor through the development of an environ- people. be able to have the tracking chip disabled or mentally friendly synthesis for the cancer drug Also, we should act to ensure that every removed. Taxol . The EPA’s Presidential Green Chem- woman, every mother, has access to afford- Presently, RFID chips come in all shapes istry Challenge Program has been promoting able reproductive health care, family planning and sizes, with some the size of a grain of rice pollution prevention through voluntary partner- and effective contraceptives. Too often, con- or smaller. Many of these chips are only able ship with the chemical community since 1996. traceptives are excluded from prescription to transmit to a receiver in close proximity, The annual awards recognize outstanding ac- drug coverage in health insurance plans. Fed- and do nothing more than signal the presence complishments in the development of chemical eral funding for family planning for low-income of a specific item of clothing or other retail technologies that incorporate the principles of Americans has fallen nearly 60 percent in real product. As technology advances, it will be green chemistry into chemical design, manu- dollars over the past two decades, leaving easier for such technology to be linked to the facture, and use. To date winning technologies fully half the women who need subsidized individual’s personal information, such as the have eliminated over 460 million pounds of family planning aid without access to services. purchaser’s name, address, transaction his- chemical and solvent pollutants, saved over Family planning gives mothers the ability to tory, and so forth. In addition, the distances 440 million gallons of water, and eliminated properly space their births. It makes it more over which RFID chips could transmit to a re- over 170 million pounds of atmospheric car- likely that they will receive pre-natal care, and ceiver will undoubtedly increase, enabling the it helps to ensure that every pregnancy is tracking of RFID-tagged goods far from the bon dioxide emissions. planned and every child is wanted. These pro- point of purchase. I express my congratulations to the men grams are worthy of increased investment. My legislation would require the Federal and women of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Com- The return is enormous. In fact, research has Trade Commission to craft rules to ensure that pany in Syracuse for receiving such an out- shown that every dollar of public money in- businesses could not sell products with RFID standing honor. Bristol-Myers Squibb has truly vested in family planning and reproductive devices unless the product carries a warning shown itself to be a leader in environmental health care saves more than four dollars in fu- label and the person purchasing the item is technology innovation. ture costs. provided with the option of having the RFID

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.027 E24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1225 device removed or permanently disabled at vania) are lost each year. The heavy debt bur- The practice of extraordinary rendition, the the time of purchase. This is a common sense den of many countries is a contributing factor extra-judicial removal of people in U.S. cus- solution would allow businesses to continue to because they must resort to exploitation of tody both domestically and abroad to foreign utilize this technology while at the same time their natural resources (particularly the extrac- governments that are known to use torture, it would grant consumers the ability to protect tion of timber, oil, and precious metals) to gen- has received little attention because of the de- their privacy. erate revenue to service their external debt. At gree of secrecy with which it occurs. Attention Although I recognize that time is running out the same time, poor governments tend to was drawn to the practice in September 2002 in the present session of Congress, it is impor- have few resources available to set aside and when Maher Arar, a Canadian citizen, was tant that this issue be raised. Congress should protect tropical forests. The TFCA addresses seized while in transit to Canada through JFK act to give our constituents the opportunity to these economic pressures by authorizing the airport, and sent to Jordan and later Syria at have these tracking devices removed or dis- President to allow eligible countries to engage the request of the CIA. While in Syria, Arar abled on articles they purchase, and I urge my in debt swaps, buybacks or reduction/restruc- was tortured and held in a dark, 3-by-6–foot colleagues to cosponsor this legislation. turing in exchange for protecting threatened cell for nearly a year. He was ultimately re- f tropical forests on a sustained basis. leased and detailed his story to the media The debt for nature mechanisms in the upon his return to Canada. TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION TFCA have proven to be an effective, market- Although the more recent numbers have not ACT REAUTHORIZATION oriented means to leverage scarce funds been made public, outgoing CIA director available for international conservation. The George Tenet testified to the 9/11 Commission HON. ROB PORTMAN host country places an amount in its tropical in October 2002 that over 70 people had been OF OHIO forest fund that typically exceeds the cost to subject to rendition before September 11, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. government of the debt reduction 2001. Human rights organizations including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Wednesday, June 23, 2004 agreement. Furthermore, because these trop- ical forest funds have integrity and are broadly the Center for Constitutional Rights and the Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to supported within the host country, conserva- ACLU have detailed numerous other cases announce that I am joined by TOM LANTOS and tion organizations are interested in placing and are pursuing litigation in some of them. 28 of our colleagues in introducing a bill to re- their own money in these tropical forest funds On June 21, the Canadian government authorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act producing additional leverage of Federal con- launched an investigation into Arar’s case. (TFCA) through FY 2007. This bipartisan con- servation dollars. My bill directs the State Department to com- servation incentive program helps to protect Seven TFCA agreements have been con- pile a list of countries that commonly practice the world’s most valuable tropical forests cluded to date: Bangladesh, El Salvador, torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treat- through ‘‘debt-for-nature’’ mechanisms. Belize, Peru, the Philippines, Panama and Co- ment during detention and interrogation, and This bipartisan reauthorization we are intro- lombia. These agreements have generated prohibits rendition to any nation on this list, unless the Secretary of State certifies that the ducing today was developed with the Bush more than $70 million in long-term income nation has made significant progress in human Administration, the Nature Conservancy, the commitments for tropical forest conservation. rights. It also specifies that written or verbal World Wildlife Fund, Conservation Inter- Private donors have contributed more than $5 assurances from a foreign government that a national, and the Wildlife Conservation Soci- million to TFCA swaps, leveraging the U.S. person will not be tortured are not sufficient ety. The Administration and these highly re- government funds. Active deals are currently basis to override this prohibition. The bill ex- spected environmental organizations are to be being negotiated with Jamaica and Sri Lanka. plicitly permits legal, treaty-based extradition, commended for all of their excellent work on Several other countries have expressed inter- in which suspects have the right to appeal in the TFCA and this bill. est in the program including Guatemala, Ecua- a U.S. court to block the proposed transfer In the 105th Congress I, along with our dor, Paraguay, St. Vincent, Botswana, Costa based on the likelihood that they would be former colleagues Lee Hamilton and John Ka- Rica, the Dominican Republic, India, Indo- subjected to torture or other inhumane treat- sich, introduced the legislation that established nesia, Brazil, and Kenya. the TFCA. It was overwhelmingly approved ment. This bill will improve the TFCA and reau- Extraordinary rendition is outsourcing tor- and enacted in 1998. The TFCA was reauthor- thorize it at $20 million in FY 2005, which is ized in 2001 through the end of this year. ture, and it is morally repugnant to allow such included in the President’s budget request; a practice to continue. President Bush has as- The TFCA is based on the previous Bush $25 million in FY 2006; and $30 million in FY Administration’s Enterprise for the Americas serted that ‘the values of this country are such 2007. that torture is not a part of our soul and our Initiative (EAI) that allows the President to re- The Tropical Forest Conservation Act is an structure debt in exchange for conservation ef- being.’ The legislation I am introducing today excellent program that is working well and is designed to ensure that we not only ban tor- forts in Latin America. The TFCA expands on worthy of reauthorization. I urge all members the EAI and allows protection of threatened ture conducted by our own forces but we also to support this important, market-oriented ap- stop the practice of contracting out torture to tropical forests worldwide. A conservative esti- proach to conserving the world’s most threat- mate of 39.5 million acres of tropical forests other nations. Torture enabled by extraor- ened tropical forests. dinary rendition is outrageous and must be will be protected by TFCA agreements since f its enactment in 1998. stopped. The United States has a significant national INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION f interest in protecting tropical forests in devel- PROHIBITING EXTRAORDINARY 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDI- oping countries. Tropical forests provide a RENDITION CATION OF THE UKRAINIAN wide range of benefits. They harbor 50–90 MONUMENT TO TARAS percent of the earth’s terrestrial biodiversity. HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY SHEVCHENKO They act as ‘‘carbon sinks,’’ absorbing mas- OF MASSACHUSETTS sive quantities of carbon dioxide from the at- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. CURT WELDON mosphere, thereby reducing greenhouse OF PENNSYLVANIA gases. They regulate rainfall on which agri- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES culture and coastal resources depend, and Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, the prison they are of great importance to regional and abuses at Abu Ghraib were a national dis- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 global climate. Furthermore, tropical forests grace and have rightly been the subject of Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, are breeding grounds for new medicines. anger and condemnation. But another torture on Saturday, June 26, 2004, the Ukrainian- Twenty-five percent of prescription drugs practice continues to go on without any public American community will celebrate the 401h come from tropical forests. The United States attention. Under the name ‘‘extraordinary ren- anniversary of the Taras Shevchenko monu- National Cancer Institute has identified over dition’’, the CIA reportedly sends terrorism ment in Washington, DC. The monument in- 3000 plants that are active against cancer. suspects, sometimes on the flimsiest of evi- spired and united Ukrainians to speak about Seventy percent of them can be found in dence, to foreign countries that are known to the cruelty and injustice of the former Soviet rainforests. employ torture in prisoner interrogation. This Union and attracted international support. Regrettably, tropical forests are rapidly dis- practice is against all U.S. and international Since independence, Ukraine has made sig- appearing. It is estimated that 30 million acres law and is a moral outrage, and it must be nificant progress in its transition to a demo- (an area larger than the State of Pennsyl- stopped. cratic society.

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.031 E24PT1 E1226 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2004 Taras Shevchenko continues to serve as a Mr. Speaker, with more than 150,000 Guard A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE CITY source of inspiration to Ukrainians almost 200 and reserve members activated in the con- OF WAUSEON, OHIO ON THE OC- years after his untimely demise. Born into serf- tinuing war on terrorism, we must ensure that CASION OF THEIR SESQUI- dom, as a child, Shevchenko excelled in paint- the laws protecting their rights are fully and CENTENNIAL ing even though he received no formal train- faithfully executed and enforced. Congress ap- ing. His talent eventually attracted the atten- proved the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR tion of the best artists, who bought last year precisely because of perceived ambi- Shevchenko’s freedom. A brilliant artist, guities and weaknesses in longstanding fed- OF OHIO Shevchenko turned out to be an even more eral statutes covering military personnel called IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES talented poet, who through his works gave to active duty or redeployed to new duty loca- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 strength and hope to millions of freedom fight- tions. Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- ers. The intensity of his words have resonated Regrettably, despite sixty years of federal lege to pay tribute to a special in Ohio’s Fifth in the hearts of many, igniting the fire of free- case law, culminating with the passage last Congressional District. This year, the commu- dom and inspiring a continued struggle for lib- year of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, eration. He led not just by his word, but by there are still some individuals, businesses, nity of Wauseon, Ohio will celebrate the ses- personal example as well. Throughout his life, and organizations who cynically refuse to pro- quicentennial of its founding. Shevchenko organized and participated in so- vide all the reliefs required by statute. Mr. Speaker, the City of Wauseon was offi- cieties promoting the liberation of Ukraine from We will neither tolerate outright violations cially recorded as a town in 1854 upon the ar- the Russian Empire, which cost him his free- nor attempts to distort the clear purposes of rival of the New York Central Railroad. The dom on several occasions and ultimately cost the laws Congress has enacted. The evidence City earns its name from the long heritage of him his life. Still his legacy endures and on from today’s hearing is overwhelming and the the Maumee Indian tribe. The last council of this day we celebrate Shevchenko’s great spir- intention of the law is clear. Those men and the Maumee tribe was held with the United it of love for Ukraine, freedom and equality. women who put their lives on hold and on the States government 16 years before the found- As a longtime supporter of the Ukrainian line must not suffer economic or legal harm ing of the City. It was at this council that Chief American community, I welcome the commu- that results from their military service. This Wauseon conveyed all Maumee tribe lands in nity’s efforts to unite and stand strong on the Committee and this Congress will continue to the Northwest Territory to the United States issues that concern it in the United States and do all that can be done to protect the legal Government. Ukraine. More than ever Ukraine needs a and financial rights of all of our From its very beginning, Wauseon had a strong, unified voice in the United States to servicemembers, whether they are active duty, strong connection with the railroad. Its very highlight Ukraine’s achievements and evaluate reserve or Guard. creation came as a result of the railroad mov- its current policies. I am glad to see that As introduced, H.R. 4658, the ing to Northwest Ohio. The first settlement in Ukrainian Americans remain active in political Servicemembers Legal Protection Act, would: Wauseon came in anticipation of the arrival of and civic life in the United States and continue Strengthen the lease termination protections the New York Central Railroad. Wauseon con- to cooperate with the governments of the for dependants of servicemembers relocating tributed to the prosperity of our young nation, United States and Ukraine. per military orders; the strength of our economy and the birth of Expand the definition of court and adminis- f our industrial might. Wauseon has a deep un- trative judgments and rulings covered by the derstanding and appreciation of their vibrant INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4658, law: culture and long history. SERVICEMEMBERS LEGAL PRO- Require that waivers of their rights by Today, we honor the June 26th Heritage TECTION ACT OF 2004 servicemembers must be duly executed in Days event in Wauseon, Ohio. This event will separate, clearly written documents: mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Extend to plaintiffs the same relief granted the City of Wauseon. The festival will include OF NEW JERSEY to defendants in civil court proceedings: a Civil War encampment, Native American Extend the housing and automobile lease IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pow-wow, and music and food from the termination relief to servicemembers relocated Wednesday, June 23, 2004 1850’s. Pioneer life will be on display through- from states or territories outside the contig- out the celebration. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I uous United States (e.g., Hawaii, Alaska): rise today to introduce H.R. 4658, the Strengthen the leases termination provisions As the county seat of Fulton County and its Servicemembers Legal Protection Act of 2004, for servicemembers affected by individual de- largest city, Wauseon embraces their long and legislation to further strengthen the legal and ployments: significant heritage and will continue to share financial rights of military servicemembers, Prevent double taxation of servicemembers this with visitors and members of their commu- particularly those called up to active duty in due to differences in state and local excise, nity. Building a community mindful of the past Iraq, Afghanistan and other duty stations use, or other similar taxes. and ready for the future speaks to the wisdom around the world. This legislation would Mr. Speaker, the Servicemembers Civil Re- and dedication of Wauseon’s citizens. amend a prior law I sponsored, that President lief Act that passed last year both restated and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Bush signed last year, the Servicemembers expanded the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief in paying special tribute to the diligent effort Civil Relief Act, Public Law 108–189. Act first approved in 1940. This federal statute and unwavering spirit of the citizens of Mr. Speaker, this morning I chaired a hear- is designed to help ensure that U.S. military Wauseon. I am confident that Wauseon’s ses- ing of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee to ex- personnel are not disadvantaged when they quicentennial will serve as an essential re- amine how well the federal statutes protecting have been called to active duty and are there- minder to the past and promise of our great our servicemembers rights were being en- fore unable to be present at legal proceedings. land. forced. Testifying before the Committee were Among the most important protections several servicemembers and family members added by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act f last year were automatic 90-day stays for civil with personal experiences in which their rights COMMENDING THE PASCO COUNTY and administrative proceedings, protections for were not properly protected under existing SHERIFF’S OFFICE laws. servicemembers and their families from hous- One witness, Ms. Tammy Kimmel whose ing evictions, the right of servicemembers and husband served in the Army at Fort Hood in their spouses to terminate housing and auto- HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS Texas, told the Committee that when her hus- mobile leases, and protection from reposses- OF FLORIDA band was ordered to a new duty location, her sions of automobiles. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES landlord refused to release her from their joint Enactment of the legislation I am introducing Wednesday, June 23, 2004 housing lease as required by law. The land- today, H.R. 4658, the Servicemembers Legal lord claimed that the law required the Protection Act, would provide an additional Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to servicemember to be released, but not the level of support for all of the brave men and commend the Pasco County Sheriff’s Of earn- spouse. women defending our nation and our freedom ing national commendations for its efforts to The legislation I am introducing today would around the world. I urge my colleagues to look control crime, make the community safer, and help prevent such misinterpretations as well at this important legislation and lend their sup- improve the lives of Pasco County residents, as strengthen and expand several existing port to protecting the legal and financial rights many of whom live in my congressional dis- legal and financial protections. of all of our servicemen and women. trict.

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.035 E24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1227 The office, led by Sheriff Bob White, re- On May 3, the Housing Subcommittee of Eric is the face of the Guard—but he is also cently became one of the first law enforce- the Financial Services Committee conducted a the face of our community. ment agencies in the country to receive ac- field hearing on the Navajo Reservation in an His desire was simple: lift young people up; creditation from the Commission on Accredita- effort to better understand the challenges fac- provide them with new and viable alternatives tion for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), ing Native Americans in obtaining housing and for a healthy life, and provide a place for safe an honor which only about one of every four to find ways to improve housing opportunities and meaningful fun. law enforcement agencies ever earn. for Native Americans. Eric McKinley will not have the opportunity The Sheriff’s Office received this accredita- The Home Ownership Opportunities for Na- to build his own business as he had dreamed tion after an exhaustive review of its policies tive Americans Act is the first of many needed and watch the young people of Benton County and procedures. The Office began preparing legislative efforts to address the issues raised enjoy the fun of a safe haven. for its assessment in early 2003 by reviewing during our field hearing. This bill makes a sim- We are all now indebted to Eric’s spirit and its readiness for such a formal and com- ple and necessary correction—it will statutorily sacrifice. We are all now accountable to seek prehensive review. The men and women in its confirm a 95% loan guarantee under Title VI out the opportunities of tomorrow to help the employ scrutinized hundreds of policies and of the Native American Housing Assistance young people that he cared so much about. procedures and revised and rewrote those and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA). We must stretch ourselves to make Eric’s vi- which needed altering to comply with CALEA While this vital Native American housing sion a new reality. All of us must join together standards. program at the Department of Housing and to take up Eric’s personal commitment in The formal assessment for CALEA accredi- Urban Development (HUD) has operated at a seeking to provide opportunities for the young tation then began last summer. CALEA asses- 95% loan guarantee level since its implemen- people in our lives. sors descended on the Sheriff’s office to con- tation, a recent determination by the Office of As the seasons come and the time passes, duct an inspection which lasted four days. Management and Budget (OMB) has indicated the pain of our loss will slowly subside. But They reviewed files, toured the agency, in- that only an 80% loan guarantee level is au- the sacrifice of Eric McKinley will be as signifi- spected personnel, tested equipment, listened thorized without further action from Congress. cant then as it is today: he gave his all so that to presentations, and rode-along on patrols. H.R. 4471 makes this needed change and en- others could have life, liberty, and the pursuit They then recommended the Office, which sures that this important housing program will of happiness. met or exceeded nearly all of CALEA’s stand- continue to be used to help Native Americans Eric’s sacrifice must always be remem- ards, receive full accreditation late last year. obtain housing. bered. The Sheriff’s Office must continue to comply I appreciate the strong leadership of my col- It is now, and will be forever, our turn to with these standards and will undergo the league from Arizona, Mr. RENZI, Ranking repay the debt. same scrutiny every three years to maintain its Member WATERS, and Chairman NEY on this f accreditation. issue. I urge my colleagues to support this The CALEA accreditation means that the legislation and I look forward to continuing to TRIBUTE TO COMMAND SERGEANT Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has met accept- work with my colleagues to address the many MAJOR BILLY TENTION ed law enforcement standards in preventing difficult challenges facing Native Americans in and controlling crime, increased agency effec- achieving home ownership. HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. tiveness and efficiency in the delivery of law f OF SOUTH CAROLINA enforcement services, improved coordination IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE SACRIFICE OF with other law enforcement agencies, and bol- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 stered employee and community confidence in AN AMERICAN HERO: SPE- its goals, objectives, policies, and practices. CIALIST ERIC MCKINLEY Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to Mr. Speaker, I believe that the Pasco Coun- recognize the career of an extraordinary South ty Sheriff’s Office is one of the most dedicated HON. DARLENE HOOLEY Carolinian, United States Army Command Ser- and professional law enforcement agencies in OF OREGON geant Major (CSM) Billy Tention. Following 30 years of distinguished service and after reach- the state of Florida and around the country. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the Army’s highest enlisted rank, CSM am both proud and thankful that Sheriff Bob Wednesday, June 23, 2004 White and his charges are on the job pro- Tention will retire from active duty on July 9, tecting me and my constituents and rep- Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise 2004. The significance of this milestone is resenting the law enforcement community so today to recognize the very special life of Eric matched only by his devoted service. ably and honorably. I hope that our colleagues MCKINLEY. General George C. Marshall once said, are as fortunate as my constituents are to Eric, like most young men, loved his family, ‘‘There is no limit to the good you can do if have such dedicated men and women pro- enjoyed his job, and dreamed of doing some- you don’t care who gets the credit.’’ This de- tecting them. thing important with the time given him. fines the military career of CSM Tention. Born in September 1953, in Camden, South f But Specialist Eric McKinley was different from most. Simply put, Eric did more in his Carolina, he entered the Army in September HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES brief twenty-four years than many ever will. 1974, after graduating from Ashwood Central FOR NATIVE AMERICANS ACT OF This local hero volunteered to serve his com- High School. He underwent basic training at 2004 munity, his State, and his Nation for a six year Fort Jackson, South Carolina and received his enlistment with the Oregon Army National Advanced Training at Fort Sam Houston, HON. JIM MATHESON Guard. Texas. CSM Tention then excelled at every OF UTAH He proudly did his duty, and then he did rung up the leadership ladder. From his early IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more. You see, Eric was due to come home days as non-commissioned officer in charge of and be discharged in early April. His family, the Services Branch at Eisenhower Army Wednesday, June 23, 2004 his friends, and his coworkers at the bakery Medical Center to Hospital Command Ser- Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today shop in Corvallis where he worked longed for geant Major at Fort Leonard Wood, CSM to express my strong support for H.R. 4471, his laugh, his smile—his gentle presence. Tention has demonstrated the Army’s core the Home Ownership Opportunities for Native But it was not to be. values: selfless service, loyalty, honor, and in- Americans Act. I was pleased to introduce this Like a lot of young soldiers, Eric McKinley’s tegrity. bill with my friend and colleague on the Finan- service was extended in Iraq because his spe- His dedicated 30-year commitment to the cial Services Committee, Mr. RENZI. cial skills were needed to rebuild a broken Army speaks of his loyalty, loyalty to his coun- Many Native Americans continue to live in state, protect a delicate peace, and foster a try, the Army, and most importantly, his fellow appalling housing conditions even as those in climate within which a vulnerable but growing soldiers. ‘‘Do your duty in all things,’’ General much of the nation have improved. American seed of democracy might take root. Robert E. Lee once said. ‘‘You can never do Indian and Alaska Native populations live in Eric took his duty seriously, he knew the more. You should never wish to do less.’’ housing that is often and justifiably compared risks, and yet this self-sacrificing man chose to CSM Tention did his duty through service in to third world nations. One out of every five In- serve. He accepted his charge without com- numerous assignments including war-fighting dian homes lacks complete plumbing facilities. plaint, he understood the need of the exten- during the first Persian Gulf War and other Over 90,000, American Indians and Alaska sion and quietly soldiered on as he always overseas duty in Europe and Asia. There’s an Natives are homeless or underhoused. had. old Army saying: ‘‘Take care of your people,

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.039 E24PT1 E1228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2004 and they’ll take care of you.’’ CSM Tention the tamburitza, a stringed instrument resem- in their coursework and research. PSU has has been taking care of his people for 30 bling the mandolin. He built instruments for developed several new initiatives developed, years. Whether it’s exceeding recruitment/re- himself, family, and friends; he also played in including a Certificate in Sustainability Pro- tention goals, yielding the highest Expert Field one of several orchestras. gram focusing on PSU’s partnerships with Medical Badge graduation rate, or spear- In 1958 Milan joined the Gary Fire Depart- Asia and Europe. heading Dining In’s and ethnic recognition pro- ment. He set up a small workshop in the Portland State University’s Sustainability Ini- grams, CSM Tention’s actions reflect the high- basement of the firehouse to continue making tiative has placed a high priority on Green est respect and honor among seniors, peers, his instruments during down times. When he Buildings that use smart technology to im- and subordinates alike. wasn’t fighting fires, Milan was in the base- prove operational performance and produce CSM Tention’s awards and decorations in- ment of the firehouse making instruments. He significant energy savings. Their green Ste- clude two Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star worked for the Gary Fire Department for 20 phen Epler Residence Hall, opened this fall, Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, the years, retiring 26 years ago. Milan now re- uses harvested rainwater in restrooms and Army Commendation Medal, the Army sides in Schererville, Indiana. He has con- features low-flow water fixtures for showers Achievement Medal, 10 Good Conduct Med- verted his garage into a workshop similar to a and toilets. Its integrated energy design is pro- als, the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Ara- museum of musical instruments. He has sev- jected to produce an expected $29,000 a year bia), the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), the eral pictures highlighting the different bands in annual energy cost savings. PSU will save Expert Field Medical Badge, the Air Assault he has played with over the years, most re- an additional $275,000 in energy cost across Badge, and the Recruiter Badge with 3 Gold cently the Drina Tamburitza Orchestra. Today the campus this year simply by installing en- Stars. he is recognized as this Nation’s premiere ergy-efficient equipment and lighting fixtures CSM Tention earned a Bachelor of Arts de- tamburitza maker. His instruments have been and adjusting temperature settings. These gree from Columbia College in 2004 and is exhibited at both the Renwick Gallery of the savings translate into the tuition costs for working towards a Master’s degree in Human Smithsonian Institution and at the Roy Acuff nearly for nearly 80 students—a significant fig- Resource Management from Webster Univer- Museum. In 2002, he was named to the ure, given the rising cost of college today! sity. Tamburitza Association of America Hall of These innovations are just a few among I am proud to represent all South Caro- Fame. many that are already underway in colleges linians in thanking CSM Tention and his family Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- and universities across the nation. This legis- for their dedication, commitment to country, guished colleagues to join me in commending lation will ensure that we can extend these in- and service. CSM Tention is a credit to the Milan Opacich for his outstanding contributions novations to all our institutions of higher learn- United States Army and to the United States to the arts. His family and friends should be ing. I look forward to working with my col- of America. I wish him all the best as he proud of his accomplishments. I ask you and leagues to pass this bill and make a commit- makes the transition to civilian life. my other distinguished colleagues to join me ment to making our educational communities f in commending Milan Opacich for his lifetime more sustainable and livable. of remarkable accomplishments and enduring f COMMENDING MILAN OPACICH service. INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4659, f HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY USERRA HEALTH CARE COV- OF INDIANA HIGHER EDUCATION ERAGE EXTENSION ACT OF 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUSTAINABILITY ACT OF 2004 Wednesday, June 23, 2004 HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER OF SOUTH CAROLINA Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinct honor to commend one of Northwest Indi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ana’s most distinguished citizens, Milan Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Opacich, of Schererville, Indiana. Milan is one Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- of twelve exemplary master folk and traditional Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today I er, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Ben- artists chosen to receive the 2004 National am introducing the ‘‘Higher Education Sustain- efits of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I Heritage Fellowship by the National Endow- ability Act of 2004,’’ which would authorize am pleased to introduce H.R. 4659, the ment for the Arts. On Thursday, September $50 million for six Sustainability Education ‘‘USERRA Health Care Coverage Extension 30, 2004, he will be honored by the United Centers across the country to develop and im- Act of 2004.’’ I introduce this measure jointly States Government for his artistic excellence plement integrated environmental, economic, with Representative MICHAEL MICHAUD, ranking and his contributions to the art field. Milan’s and social sustainability programs. Each Sus- member of the Benefits Subcommittee. praiseworthy contributions will be recognized tainability Center will focus on multidisciplinary The bill would increase to 24 months, up in Washington, D.C., at an awards ceremony research, education, and outreach at institu- from 18 months, the maximum period of em- on Capitol Hill. tions of higher education. ployer-provided health care coverage that an Since 1982, the Endowment has awarded Sustainable development practices are employee covered by the Uniformed Services more than 282 National Heritage Fellowships. being advanced by hundreds of U.S. cities Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Recipients include bluesman B.B. King, Irish and companies and through a variety of inter- (USERRA) may elect to continue to receive step dancer Michael Flately, and acclaimed national agencies including the United Nations while mobilized as a reservist or Guard mem- performers Shirley Caesar, Doc Watson, and and the world Business Council for Sustain- ber. This legislation would also reinstate re- Bill Monroe. Recipients are nominated, often able Development. As population growth, porting requirements for the Department of by members of their own communities, and urban development and extreme weather inci- Labor in consultation with the Office of Special then judged by a panel on the basis of their dents place great stress on ecosystems Counsel and the Department of Justice on continuing artistic accomplishments and con- around the globe, the need for developing in- USERRA cases. tributions as practitioners or teachers. Milan novative and successful sustainable develop- Mr. Speaker, due to the technical nature of was chosen for his expertise and commitment ment practices becomes critical to sustaining this bill, I have kept it in draft form until now. to passing on his skills and cultural traditions our economic competitiveness, improving our This approach has afforded the Committee on to a new generation. I can truly say that Milan environmental health and creating more livable Veterans’ Affairs the opportunity to take testi- is a dedicated, distinguished and committed communities. mony on the bill, today in fact, as part of a citizen. I have known him for many years and In my home State of Oregon, we have many hearing titled, ‘‘Protecting the Rights of Those consider him a close personal friend. great examples of sustainable development Who Protect Us: Public Sector Compliance Milan was born and raised in Gary, Indiana and livable communities. Portland State Uni- with the Uniformed Services Employment and by a Croatian mother and a Serbian father. He versity, located in my hometown, provides an Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and Im- became interested in string music at the age excellent example of how to incorporate sus- provements to the Servicemembers Civil Re- of four, and at the age of fourteen he began tainability throughout the curriculum. Faculty lief Act (SCRA).’’ I am grateful to Chairman playing country music. At the age of eighteen from the departments of social sciences, life CHRISTOPHER SMITH and ranking member he took up tamburitza music. After high sciences, physical sciences, humanities, as LANE EVANS for convening today’s hearing be- school, Milan became a journeyman tool and well as the professional schools have been cause America has mobilized 387,986 reserve die maker, honing the skills he used to build working to incorporate sustainability principles and Guard members in support of Operation

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.042 E24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1229 Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, While it’s pretty clear from their record that In the early 1970s Ms. Moreno appeared in and Operation Iraqi Freedom. We need to there’s a lot of talent on this team, you can’t children’s television programs providing inspi- continue to assist these selfless individuals. win 39 straight games on talent alone. It takes ration to Hispanic children, with the intent to About 153,000 of them are still mobilized. hard work, perseverance, and dedication—vir- assure them of their value as citizens of soci- At today’s hearing on the draft legislation, tues this team has exemplified during its stel- ety. Rita Moreno has also been the guest star six Administration officials testified to the over- lar season. on a wide variety of television productions, all support of the bill. Craig Duehring, Principal It’s great to have talent, but it’s better to both here and abroad, including highly re- Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Re- have commitment. As someone once said, ‘‘It garded educational television programs as serve Affairs, stated in his testimony that, ‘‘In- doesn’t matter how good you are if you don’t well as starring in her own TV series. creasing from 18 months to 24 months the work hard.’’ Becoming engaged in so many facets of en- maximum period of employer-provided health These girls set themselves a goal this year tertainment, Rita Moreno, early in 1978, turned care plan coverage that an employee covered and accomplished it. To have gone an entire her attention for the first time to live perform- by USERRA may elect to continue is an im- season without a single loss is an amazing ances, creating an act that has attracted out- portant amendment that will align this cov- achievement and a testament to the character standing critical acclaim. All things considered, erage period with the length of time for which of these young ladies. Rita Moreno’s success goes far beyond her reservists can be mobilized under the current I am honored to enter their names and ac- ability to act and sing or win awards. She has mobilization authority.’’ complishments into the RECORD today. strived throughout her career to push past the The extension of health care coverage will f boundaries that have marginalized actors who be especially helpful to federal government IN RECOGNITION OF RITA MORENO did not seem to represent mainstream Amer- employees. Dan Blair, Deputy Director of the ica and cast Latinos and other minorities in Office of Personnel Management, informed the HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL menial roles. She continues to keep busy per- Committee this morning that, ‘‘Last year, we forming concerts across the country as a OF NEW YORK asked agencies how much of the Federal Em- guest artist with symphony orchestras. In addi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ployees Health Benefits they pay for these re- tion to her film, stage, television and concert servists. I am pleased to report most agencies Wednesday, June 23, 2004 careers, Ms. Moreno fills her spare time by pay both shares. Of the 114 agencies sur- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lecturing to various organizations as well as to veyed, 96 pay the full premium.’’ The ‘‘full pre- recognize an outstanding performer, actress, university audiences. She is also involved with mium’’ means the employer-employee share. and entertainer Rita Moreno for receiving the a number of civic and charitable organizations The federal government needs to be the ‘‘nation’s highest civilian award recognizing ex- and events. model employer when it comes to reserve and ceptional meritorious service,’’ the Presidential Rita Moreno is a member of the Board of Guard members. Medal of Freedom. Directors of Third World Cinema, a company With regard to reinstating the reporting re- Rita Moreno has been an inspiration to which is interested in creating opportunities in quirements for the Department of Labor, Office many throughout her remarkable career as an the film industry for minority groups, and has of Special Counsel, and Department of Jus- actress on screen and stage. Her perform- served as a member of the Board of Directors tice, all three supported this measure. In fact, ances have been recognized with Grammy, of the National Foundation for the Arts, the Mr. Charles Ciccolella, Deputy Assistant Sec- Tony, and Emmy Awards, and she received Alvin Alley Dance Company, the Joffrey Ballet retary for Veterans’ Employment and Training an Oscar in 1961 for her performance as Anita and the Los Angeles Theatre Center, as well at the Department of Labor, stated in his testi- in West Side Story. She has, in fact, been list- as many other worthwhile organizations. Ms. mony that, ‘‘In the past, the Department found ed in the Guinness Book of World Records for Moreno is currently a member of the Presi- this requirement to be useful.’’ her achievements and being the only female dent’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities With the documented support of the performer to have won all four of the most and a commissioner of the very prestigious ‘‘USERRA Health Care: Coverage Extension prestigious performing arts awards. Today, Presidential Fellowship Committee. Act of 2004,’’ I encourage my colleagues to June 23, 2004 she will be honored at a White It is a special honor for me to recognize Rita add their names in support of this timely legis- House ceremony with the presentation of the Moreno and her great work in performing arts lation. Presidential Medal of Freedom. and to salute her leadership and achieve- f A dramatic actress, singer, dancer, ments. ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL’S VARSITY comedienne, Ms. Moreno has portrayed a va- f SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS riety of different roles going beyond traditional limitations and proving that Latino performers HONORING BRIAN BRADY are not limited to ‘‘ethnic’’ roles. Her versatility HON. TOM DeLAY has led to decades of success on stage, OF TEXAS HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY screen, and television. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA Ms. Moreno was born Rosa Delores Alverio IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 23, 2004 in Humacao, a small town in Puerto Rico. At Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a the age of five years old, she joined her moth- moment to recognize some special constitu- er in New York and the following year she Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ents of mine, the members of the Elkins High started her dancing lessons. Rosita’s immense honor my constituent Brian Brady who is retir- School varsity softball team from Missouri talent became evident at a young age. By the ing as Chief of Police of Novato, California. He City, for capping off their perfect 2004 season age of thirteen, Rita Moreno had made her has served in this capacity since 1992, under- with the school’s first Texas State champion- Broadway debut in ‘‘Skydrift’’. She signed her taking many innovative projects in the city and ship. first movie contract at the age of seventeen. earning the respect of the community. To Coach Jim McClanahan, and assistant Ms. Moreno made some thirty films early in Educated at Golden Gate University and coaches Jim Smittle and Amy Mattes, thank her career, and was often typecast as a Mexi- Sonoma State University, Chief Brady served you for the enormous amount of time and ef- can spitfire or an Indian maiden. After a dec- in several cities in California and New Mexico fort you gave to this team and for helping ade of these stereotypical roles she was cast before coming to Novato in 1982 as Captain these girls live up to their potential. Without as the strong-willed and independent Anita in of both the Operations and Services and Ad- your hard work and dedication, this team the movie version of West Side Story. It was ministration Divisions. With a commitment to could not have gotten where it is today. only after Rita Moreno won an Oscar for her the principles of Community Policing, he as- And to the team itself—Alyssa Garza, Caryn outstanding performance as ‘‘Anita’’, which sisted in the development of the city’s first Po- Danielson, Abbie Palmieri, Amy Palmieri, gained international acclaim, that she was fi- lice Advisory and Review Board and the Multi- Brittni Taylor, Courtney Cornett, Erin Howe, nally recognized as a major talent. Indeed, the Cultural Oversight Committee. A broad com- Erin Tresselt, Jamie Hinshaw, Jessie film’s depiction of ethnic division and urban vi- munity collaboration that involved all officers, Rodriguez, Rachel Isenhower, Ragan Blake, olence can be seen as a foreshadowing of the including service on boards of directors, Com- Sam Dyess, Tiffany Williams, Ryan Graybill, civil rights struggles and general social turbu- munity Policing resulted in constant inter- Jenna Lamoreux, Shallon Watson, and Ashley lence of subsequent years. Rita Moreno’s de- actions, constructive dialogues and creation of Patterson—congratulations! I’m proud to rep- piction of a young woman believing in and additional successful programs such as: resent you all in the House of Representa- pursuing the American dream was vivid and School Resource Officers project uses uni- tives. memorable. formed officers on campus as part of the day

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.045 E24PT1 E1230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2004 to day operations at high schools and middle Nation. Other members from the 1900s such Justice Learning Center will extend the out- schools. as Senator Edward Brooke, Representatives reach efforts of the Museum to homeless shel- Project X is a youth team building project in Julian Dixon (D–CA), Oscar Stanton De Priest ters, halfway houses, adult day care, domestic which officers work with an Auto Shop Class (R–IL), Louis Stokes (D–OH), Parren J. Mitch- violence centers, youth residential facilities at San Marin High School to build and main- ell (D–MD), J.C. Watts, Jr. (R–OK) and others and other places to reach disadvantaged and/ tain a drag racing vehicle. It has been painted will also receive special recognition. Several of or at-risk youth and families. to look like a police car and has been raced the existing figures depict Colin Powell, Harriet Mr. Speaker, enactment of this legislation is successfully, bringing money back to the pro- Tubman, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mary McLeod a testament to the Martins’ persistence and vi- gram. Bethune and former Representatives Mickey sion. Enactment also means that the National Girls Forum, developed after incidents of Leland of Texas, as well as, Shirley Chisholm Great Blacks in Wax Museum—a national sexual assault, offers self-defense classes as and Adam Clayton Powell of New York. treasure—will receive needed federal support well as instruction in self-esteem with women The expanded museum will focus on Black to ensure that generations yet unborn will be officers as role models. It is also supported by military veterans of various military engage- told the story of these great Americans. The Soroptomist and Rotary. ments, including the Buffalo Soldiers and Museum will assure that History never forgets Chief Brady’s tenure will be especially re- Tuskegee Airmen; on Black judges and promi- this legacy. membered for his leadership in confronting nent attorneys; and on the role of Blacks in Finally, again, I want to thank Representa- hate crimes. I had the privilege of observing the discovery and settlement of America. It will tive SENSENBRENNER and his staff Joseph Gib- his work first hand after the racially motivated also showcase Blacks who served in senior ci- son and Katy Crooks, Representative CON- stabbing of a young Asian man outside a su- vilian Executive Branch positions, such as YERS and his staff Lillian German, as well as permarket in Novato. Under his direction, the Ralph Bunche (FDR administration), E. Fred- Representatives POMBO and RAHALL and their Police Department treated the incident as a eric Morrow (Eisenhower administration), Rob- staffers, Frank Vitello, Richard Healy and hate crime from the outset by assigning top ert Weaver (Johnson Administration), William David Watkins for all of their hard work in staff to the case and comforting the victim. Coleman (Ford administration), Patricia Harris moving this legislation through their respective Novato held public meetings to address the (Carter administration), Louis Sullivan (George Committees. I would especially like to thank crime, resulting in the filming of Not in Our H.W. Bush administration), and others who my legislative director, Kimberly Ross, in see- Town II, in which the city’s response to hate have not received appropriate recognition. ing this legislation through to its successful crime is featured as an example to the nation. Lastly, this legislation authorizes assistance end. He continues to promote the use of diversity in establishing a Justice Learning Center as a f materials, including those that deal with les- component of the expanded Museum com- bians and gays, in local classrooms. plex. The Justice Learning Center will include PAYING TRIBUTE TO JIM THRASH Mr. Speaker, Brian Brady’s inclusive vision state-of-the art facilities and resources to edu- for police work promotes the best in our com- cate the public, especially at-risk youth, about HON. SCOTT McINNIS munities. It is an honor to consider him a the role of African Americans in our nation’s OF COLORADO friend and to have shared in some of his inspi- judicial system. It will include a special focus IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the civil rights movement, and on the role ration and success. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 f of African Americans as lawmakers, attorneys and in the Judiciary. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ENACTMENT OF THE NATIONAL Mr. Speaker, the Great Blacks in Wax Mu- take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life GREAT BLACK AMERICANS COM- seum was founded in 1983 by Dr. Elmer Mar- and legacy of Jim Thrash of New Meadows, MEMORATION ACT OF 2003, H.R. tin and Dr. Joanne Martin, who started the Idaho. Jim bravely battled the Storm King 2424 AND S. 1233 museum with their own funds carrying a few Mountain Fire outside the town of Glenwood figures and exhibit materials around the coun- Springs, Colorado in 1994, but succumbed to HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS try in their car. Today I am proud to report that the blaze along with thirteen fellow firefighters OF MARYLAND the museum currently occupies part of a city while working to protect the city. I personally IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES block in East Baltimore and includes more served as a firefighter and understand the than 200 wax figures. It is America’s first wax risks they face each and everyday. Witnessing Wednesday, June 23, 2004 museum of Black history. The museum now the awful inferno that fateful July day, I know Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- receives well over 200,000 visitors a year— Jim and his comrades battled the fire with the ognize the enactment of the National Great more than half of these visitors are school utmost courage and valor. With the tenth anni- Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2003, children. I also will mention that several mem- versary of the Storm King Fire approaching, I H.R. 2424 and S. 1233, companion legislation bers of Congress and their staff have visited believe it appropriate to recognize the sacrifice that I introduced along with my friend Senator the museum and relayed to me the awesome Jim and the Storm King Firefighters made on BARBARA MIKULSKI of Maryland. This bill re- nature of their visit—how the figures and ex- behalf of a grateful community, state and Na- ceived bipartisan support in both committees hibits both moved and informed—resulting in a tion. of jurisdiction in the House, as well as bi- truly enriching experience. Enactment makes Jim grew up in Arizona and moved to Idaho cameral support—having passed quickly to the certain that the Museum can continue its mis- with his wife in 1973 where he taught high floor from the Senate Judiciary Committee. I sion to preserve a great part of our nation’s school Spanish and social studies, and thank the President for signing this legislation history. coached varsity baseball. Jim and his wife into law on June 22, 2004. I would be remiss if I did not relay to you owned and operated a big game hunting busi- With valued input from Drs. Elmer and Jo- how important and inspiring this Museum is to ness in Idaho, and he was a member of the anne Martin, founders of the Great Blacks in its East Baltimore community. The Great Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association where Wax Museum, I introduced this bill to help Blacks in Wax Museum functions as more he was president, served on the board, and bring long overdue recognition to African than just a museum. It is a stalwart in its com- chaired the wilderness committee. He joined Americans who have served our Nation with munity. The Martins established the Museum the McCall Smokejumpers in 1981, an elite great distinction, but whose names, faces and with the primary motivation ‘‘to use education, group of firefighters who parachute into rough, achievements may not be well-known by the history and example to help mainly disadvan- mountainous terrain to fight wildfires in areas average citizen. Rest assured that this rec- taged youth overcome feelings of alienation, of forests inaccessible by any other means. ognition can and will be accomplished and defeatism and despair.’’ It provides a safe- He was a dedicated member of his crew, and preserved through expansion of the Great haven for at-risk youth and offers opportunities received a great deal of satisfaction from help- Blacks in Wax Museum—a national treasure for young people in the community to take part ing others. Above all, he was devoted to his located in my district in Baltimore, Maryland. in employment, intern and volunteer programs. family and friends. In addition to the 200 existing figures at the The Museum has enrichment programs for in- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before museum, I am pleased to inform that a priority dividuals, families, daycare centers, churches, this body of Congress and this Nation to pay will be placed on exhibits presenting the 22 schools and other non-profit organizations. In tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter Black Americans who served in Congress dur- keeping with its commitment to community in- Jim Thrash. Jim was committed to providing ing the 19th century. Several of these 22 were volvement, the Museum’s many programs high quality professional fire management born into slavery. All of these Americans serve as a means for taking learning and cul- services to protect our natural resources; put- proudly served their constituencies and their tural enrichment beyond the school walls. The ting himself in harms way for unfamiliar people

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.049 E24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1231 and places. He made the ultimate sacrifice Police on their outstanding victory today on I know Rob and his comrades battled the fire doing what he loved, and I, along with the the passage of the Law Enforcement Officer’s with the utmost courage and valor. With the Glenwood Springs community and the State of Safety Act (H.R. 218). tenth anniversary of the Storm King Fire ap- Colorado are eternally grateful to this brave This afternoon, H.R. 218 passed the House proaching, I believe it appropriate to recognize man. by a voice vote, affirming this body’s support the sacrifice Rob and the Storm King Fire- f for police officers across America. H.R. 218 is fighters made on behalf of a grateful commu- the number one priority for law enforcement nity, state and nation. HONORING PAUL T. MCCARTHY across the country and allows qualified off- Rob grew up in Roseburg, Oregon, and duty and retired law enforcement officers to graduated from high school in the top ten per- HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK carry concealed weapons in any jurisdiction. cent of his class. He attended Oregon State OF ILLINOIS The bill has broad bipartisan support with 296 University and graduated with a Bachelor of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cosponsors. Science in business administration with honors Wednesday, June 23, 2004 The F.O.P. has been absolutely instru- in 1991, and passed the Certified Public Ac- mental in working with Members of Congress Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, over 22 years ago, counting Exam on his first attempt. He began to bring this legislation to the floor. The F.O.P. Paul T. McCarthy became the Village Man- working as a firefighter in 1987 to help pay for is an outstanding organization that has served ager of Glenview, IL, located in my Congres- his education and joined the Prineville Hot- their membership well in their tireless work to sional District. Since that time, Mr. McCarthy shots in 1992, an elite group of firefighters bring their number one legislative priority to has played the leading role in the develop- who specialize in wildland fire suppression. An the House Floor. Many of us know the long ment of one of suburban Chicago’s most pros- avid outdoorsman, Rob enjoyed skiing, hunt- history of H.R. 218 and I can safely say that perous communities. ing, fishing, water skiing, golf, and soccer. He Upon arriving in Glenview, Mr. McCarthy were it not for the efforts of the F.O.P., their was a hard worker and dedicated member of embarked upon an ambitious program to at- current President Chuck Canterbury, and his crew. Above all, he was devoted to his tract businesses and residents to the commu- former President Steve Young, this bill may family and friends. nity. One of his first projects was to improve have never seen the light of day. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before the bond rating of the Village as an incentive The benefits of H.R. 218 are two-fold—offi- this body of Congress and this nation to pay to investors and capital. Within 8 years, Glen- cer safety and improved public safety. Many tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter view had achieved Moody’s highest bond rat- jurisdictions do not allow off-duty officers to Rob Johnson. Rob personified the Hotshots ing of AAA. It has maintained that rating ever carry concealed weapons. Due to the unique credo of Safety, Teamwork, and Profes- since. responsibilities and dangers that come with sionalism; putting himself in harm’s way for With this strong financial foundation, Mr. law enforcement, off-duty officers are at a unfamiliar people and places. He made the ul- McCarthy began to implement his vision for greater risk than most Americans. It is not un- timate sacrifice doing what he loved, and I, the Village. In 1990, he negotiated the Willow common for off-duty officers to run into people along with the Glenwood Springs community Road Corridor Agreement between Glenview they have arrested or helped to incarcerate. and the State of Colorado are eternally grate- and Northbrook. In 1997, he negotiated the There have been documented instances ful to this brave young man. purchase of the privately-owned water com- where felons have sought retribution against f officers who helped to put them in jail or pris- pany, North Suburban Public Utilities. He also RECOGNIZING KAREN HIRAI OLEN oversaw the closing of the Lutter/Krohn landfill on. It is only right that the men and women and its redevelopment as a golf course. These who put their lives on the line everyday when 3 initiatives, along with numerous other they go to work be afforded to right to protect HON. HILDA L. SOLIS projects, had tangible, beneficial affects upon their families and themselves while they are OF CALIFORNIA Glenview residents and were the direct result off-duty. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Mr. McCarthy’s leadership and vision. These concerns apply not only to off-duty Wednesday, June 23, 2004 officers, but to retired officers as well. A crimi- Mr. McCarthy’s biggest challenge was Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ahead of him. In the second or third round of nal who is seeking retribution does not care that the officer who put them away is retired. ognize a true champion and extraordinary military base closings, the massive Glenview public servant, Karen Hirai Olen. Karen has Naval Air Station was shut down, opening up It is a disservice to those men and women who risked their lives to perform a public serv- provided an array of services throughout Los thousands of prime real estate acres for devel- Angeles County as an advocate for the phys- opment. Mr. McCarthy led the development of ice to be deprived of the right to defend them- selves and their families simply because they ically challenged, impoverished families, and this area with extraordinary success. The senior citizens. After 35 years of service to the Glen, as the area is now known, has become retired. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to the F.O.P. for residents of Los Angeles County, she will re- a nationally recognized and award winning tire today. mixed use development, representing $1 bil- all their efforts on behalf of H.R. 218 and for cops across the country. Today, I am happy to I have personally known Karen and consider lion in public and private investment. her to be a dear friend and advocate of social In his 22 years of service, Mr. McCarthy has join with them in celebrating House passage change. Karen began her career in 1968 as a led the Village of Glenview with tremendous of this crucial legislation and look forward to Social Worker for the Los Angeles County De- foresight and success. When he entered city working with the F.O.P. in the future to see partment of Public Social Services. Karen’s hall as Village Manager, Glenview had a H.R. 218 signed into law. passion to ensure the rights of children led her budget of $15.4 million and 180 employees. f to become a Children’s Services Worker from As Mr. McCarthy retires, the Glenview budget PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROB 1969 to 1979. From 1982 to 1986, Karen is $80.7 million and the Village employs 320 JOHNSON served as the Director of the Carson/Samoan individuals. Mr. McCarthy’s leadership as Vil- center where she brought a new approach lage Manager of Glenview, IL, is worthy of the and innovative concepts to providing extensive highest commendation. I wish him and his wife HON. SCOTT McINNIS quality services, such as the Peace Corps much happiness in retirement. Mr. Speaker, I OF COLORADO funded Samoan Youth Employment Project hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which she directed and implemented. this extraordinary individual. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 From 1986 to 1988, Karen also served as f Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Project Director for Foodnet where she led a CONGRATULATIONS TO take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life grassroots effort in organizing faith-based or- FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE and legacy of Rob Johnson of Redmond, Or- ganizations and social service agencies to join egon. Rob bravely battled the Storm King forces to provide nutritious food to impover- HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM Mountain Fire outside the town of Glenwood ished families. Springs, Colorado in 1994, but succumbed to Karen was later named Director of Centro OF CALIFORNIA the blaze along with thirteen fellow firefighters Maravilla Service Center by the Department of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while working to protect the City. I personally Community and Senior Services for the Coun- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 served as a firefighter and understand the ty of Los Angeles. Through her leadership, Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise risks they face each and every day. Wit- residents from Los Angeles County have re- today to congratulate the Fraternal Order of nessing the awful inferno that fateful July day, ceived direct services such as emergency

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23JN8.002 E24PT1 E1232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2004 food, mediation services, crisis intervention, and legacy of Roger Roth. Roger bravely bat- It was unfathomable that on May 4 the com- resource information for victims of domestic vi- tled the Storm King Mountain Fire outside the mission allowed Sudan to renew its seat on olence, and case management for housing. town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado in 1994, the panel. Over one million people have now The residents from the East Los Angeles but succumbed to the blaze along with thirteen been displaced in Darfur. Thousands are community greatly respect and admire Karen fellow firefighters while working to protect the dying. Women raped. Boys and men slaugh- for her courage, leadership, and compassion. City. I personally served as a firefighter and tered. The rainy season has begun, and the I wish her the very best in her retirement. understand the risks they face each and ev- roads will soon become impassable. Massive f eryday. Witnessing the awful inferno that fate- numbers face death while the Government of ful July day, I know Roger and his comrades Sudan blocks humanitarian aid, continuing to LEADER OF DELHI MASSACRE OF battled the fire with the utmost courage and worsen an already tragic situation. The Gov- SIKHS COMING TO U.S. TO MAKE valor. With the tenth anniversary of the Storm ernment of Sudan must be held accountable A SPEECH King Fire approaching, I believe it appropriate for what is occurring in Darfur. to recognize the sacrifice Roger and the Storm The United States must continue to take a HON. DAN BURTON King Firefighters made on behalf of a grateful leadership role in calling the world’s attention OF INDIANA community, state and Nation. to the human rights abuses occurring across IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A member of the Oneida tribe of the Iro- the globe. The creation of a democracy cau- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 quois Nation, Roger grew up in Michigan and cus at the United Nations is a first step in re- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on attended Northern Michigan University. He ducing the power of abusive nations which sit October 31, 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira spent seven summers as a trail crew leader at at the United Nations. This caucus can help fill Gandhi was assassinated by her two Sikh Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior. the seats on the Human Rights Commission bodyguards after she ordered an attack upon He became a firefighter in 1989, first as a hot- with freedom loving democracies which re- the Golden Temple, which is the center and shot, an elite group of firefighters who spe- spect and protect the human rights of their seat of the Sikh religion. In the aftermath of cialize in wildland fire suppression, and then people. the assassination, thousands of Sikhs were became a smokejumper, providing initial at- f killed in anti-Sikh riots. The massacre was by tack on forest fires in remote, mountainous areas. He worked winters for the Fish & Wild- TRIBUTE TO BISHOP ZEDEKIAH any definition a brutal atrocity, and one of the LAZETT GRADY most prominent figures accused of helping to life Service at the Florida Panther National orchestrate the violence was Jagdish Tytler. Wildlife Refuge and was a private helicopter Now, Mr. Tytler, who led mobs of Hindus in pilot. An avid outdoorsman, Roger enjoyed HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN OF SOUTH CAROLINA killing Sikhs, some by burning them to death, fishing and hunting. He was a hard worker IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and who saw to it that Sikh police were locked and dedicated member of his crew. Above all, in their barracks and therefore unable to re- he was devoted to his family and friends. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 spond to the massacre, has been invited to Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak at the convention of the American As- this body of Congress and this nation to pay pay tribute to Bishop Zedekiah Lazett Grady, sociation of Physicians of Indian Origin in San tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter one of eight legendary leaders of the African Diego, which begins on June 25th. As some- Roger Roth. Roger personified the Hotshots Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church who will one who has long championed the cause of credo of Safety, Teamwork, and Profes- be retiring this year at the Quadrennial Con- freedom, democracy, and equal rights for the sionalism; putting himself in harms way for un- ference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sikh community and other oppressed minori- familiar people and places. He made the ulti- Bishop Zedekiah Lazett Grady was born in ties in that part of the world, I am deeply con- mate sacrifice doing what he loved, and I, Loughman, Florida, the son of the late Walter cerned about this man coming to the United along with the Glenwood Springs community and Sylvia Bynum Grady. He was educated in States, and I would urge the American Asso- and the State of Colorado are eternally grate- the public schools of Sanford, Florida and is a ciation of Physicians of Indian Origin to recon- ful to this brave man. graduate of Crooms Academy. He further ma- sider their invitation to Mr. Tytler. f triculated at Edwards Waters College and the I am also deeply concerned to learn that Mr. DEMOCRACY CAUCUS AT THE B.L. Lee Theological Seminary, where he re- Tytler has been given a position in the govern- UNITED NATIONS ceived an Associate of Arts and the Bachelor ment of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. of Theology degrees. He also attended Allen Prime Minister Singh is a Sikh, and the Sikh HON. FRANK R. WOLF University, where he received the Bachelor of community naturally had high hopes that Arts degree and Dickerson Theological Semi- OF VIRGINIA Manmohan Singh’s appointment to India’s top IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nary, where he earned the Bachelor of Divinity job would bridge the gap between the Sikh and Masters of Divinity degrees. He furthered and Hindu peoples. It is difficult to understand Wednesday, June 23, 2004 his graduate theological studies at the Union how this can be accomplished when Prime Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Theological Seminary in New York, New York Minister Singh is willing to bring a person like commend my co-chair of the Congressional and the Urban Training Center in Chicago, Illi- Mr. Tytler into his government, as many Sikhs, Human Rights Caucus and ranking member of nois. He has received honorary doctorate de- including my good friend Dr. Gurmit Singh the House International Relations Committee, grees from Kittrell College in North Carolina, Aulakh, President of the Council of Khalistan, TOM LANTOS, for introducing this important and Allen University, and Edwards Waters College. consider Mr. Tytler’s presence in the govern- timely legislation. I would also like to thank Bishop Grady has served the church and ment an affront to the Sikh people. Chairman HYDE and Chairman DREIER for their African Methodism for well over 40 years as a So long as people like Jagdish Tytler are in leadership on this important issue. distinguished pastor, capable administrator, the India government, it draws into question The strength of the United Nations has been civic organizer, ecumenical leader, social re- whether India is truly willing to uphold the declining in recent years. Corrupt dictatorships former, teacher and Presiding Elder. He has democratic values that it preaches. In addition now hold many seats on the U.N. Human served as pastor in Florida and South Caro- Mr. Speaker, it should also draw into question Rights Commission. It is incredible that the lina. For almost twenty years he was pastor of the wisdom of the hard-working taxpayers of leading world body charged with protecting my home church, Morris Brown in Charleston, this country supporting a government that re- and exposing human rights has some of the South Carolina. During his tenure there, wards the Jagdish Tytler’s of the world with worst human rights abusers sitting in judg- Bishop Grady burned several mortgages, ren- power and authority. ment. I was extremely concerned when the ovated the sanctuary, purchased and devel- f United Nations Commission on Human Rights oped additional property, organized and devel- PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROGER ROTH passed a watered down draft discussion on oped several social service programs, and the slaughter occurring in Darfur, Sudan. I added 1,100 members to the church roll. commend the administration for taking a stand While serving as Presiding Elder of the his- HON. SCOTT McINNIS on the importance on the commission passing torically rich Edisto District, the South Carolina OF COLORADO strong resolution and applaud the U.S. delega- Conference in the 7th Episcopal District, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion for walking out when the commission Bishop Grady distinguished himself by real- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 failed in its responsibility to expose and con- izing a 10 percent increase in membership Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to demn the human rights abuses taking place in each year and increasing the number of pas- take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life Darfur. toral charges from 24 to 35.

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.053 E24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1233 Bishop Grady has been lauded for his serv- services to protect our natural resources, put- ture, Office of the Director of Information Sys- ices as a key negotiator in the 1969 hospital ting himself in harms way for unfamiliar people tems for Command, Control, Communications strike in Charleston, South Carolina. He has and places. He made the ultimate sacrifice and Computers in Washington, DC, Major also served as chairman and vice-chairman of doing what he loved, and I, along with the General Russ will be relinquishing his position the South Carolina Juvenile Parole Board, Glenwood Springs community and the State of as Commanding General of the United States strategist and advisor of several State and Colorado are eternally grateful to this brave Army Communications-Electronics Command municipal elected officials, and is a past Chair- man. at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey on Friday, man of the Charleston Community Race Rela- f June 25, 2004. tions Committee. Bishop Grady was a member Before pursuing military education, Major of the Charleston Housing Authority and has A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 General Russ completed a Bachelor of served as a delegate to five World Methodist LEGRAND SMITH OUTSTANDING Science degree in Electronics from Florida Conferences. He also served on the local TEACHER AWARD WINNER LORI A&M University and a Master of Science de- boards of C&S National Bank and SYKES OF BRONSON, MICHIGAN gree in Public Administration from NationsBank. He holds life memberships in Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. His Beta Mu Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fra- HON. NICK SMITH military education includes the Signal Basic ternity, Inc., and the NAACP. OF MICHIGAN and Advanced Courses, the Armed Forces On July 14, 1992, Bishop Grady was elect- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Staff College, and the United States Army War ed the 111th Bishop of the African Methodist College. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Episcopal Church and has served in the 16th His military career has taken him from serv- and 9th Episcopal Districts and currently Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- ing as Communications Officer for the 1st bat- serves the 1st Episcopal District. cation is the key to our Nation’s future pros- talion, 32nd Armor, 3rd Armored Division, Bishop Grady is married to Carrie Etta Rob- perity and security. The formidable responsi- United States Army Europe and Seventh Army ertson Grady of Winnsboro, South Carolina. bility of molding and inspiring young minds to to his current position as Commanding Gen- They have four children. the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- eral U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col- ment partially rests in the hands of our teach- Command and Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. leagues join me in paying tribute to Bishop ers. Today, I would like to recognize a teacher During that time he has earned numerous mili- Zedekiah Lazette Grady upon his retirement from Bronson, Michigan that significantly influ- tary awards and decorations including: Army from the Bishopric. In addition to being a great enced and motivated exceptional students in Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Supe- religious leader, he has been a trusted per- academics and leadership who were winners rior Service Medal, and the Meritorious Serv- sonal confidant. I am proud to have called him of the LeGrand Smith Scholarship. ice Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), to my pastor and even prouder to call him my Lori Sykes teaches Mathematics and name a few. A career such as this merits strong praise, friend. Science at Litchfield High School in Litchfield. Mr. Speaker, and as such I would like to ex- f She is credited with instilling in students an enthusiasm for not only these subjects, but tend my sincerest gratitude to Major General PAYNG TRIBUTE TO DON MACKEY also for life. As one of her students, Lindsey William H. Russ for his service and dedication Teller, said, ‘‘She taught me a strong work to this country. My congratulations go to Briga- HON. SCOTT McINNIS ethic, as she always expected the very best dier General Michael R. Mazzucchi, who will be assuming Major General Russ’ station, and OF COLORADO from me. I felt like she was a real person, not my best wishes to Major General Russ and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES just a teacher.’’ The respect and gratitude of her students speak well of Lori’s ability to his family upon his retirement. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 challenge young minds and encourage them f Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to to always put forth their best effort. PAYING TRIBUTE TO BONNIE take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life Lori Sykes’ extraordinary work as a teacher HOLTBY and legacy of Don Mackey. Don bravely bat- has challenged and inspired countless stu- tled the Storm King Mountain Fire outside the dents to move beyond the teenage tendency town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado in 1994, HON. SCOTT McINNIS of superficial study and encourage them to OF COLORADO but succumbed to the blaze along with thirteen foster deeper thought and connections to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fellow firefighters while working to protect the real world. Arguably, no profession is more im- City. I personally served as a firefighter and portant because of its daily influence upon the Wednesday, June 23, 2004 understand the risks they face each and ev- future leaders of our community and our coun- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to eryday. Witnessing the awful inferno that fate- try, and Lori’s impact on her students is cer- take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life ful July day, I know Don and his comrades tainly worthy of recognition. and legacy of Bonnie Holtby of Prineville, Or- battled the fire with the utmost courage and On behalf of the Congress of the United egon. Bonnie bravely battled the Storm King valor. With the tenth anniversary of the Storm States of America, I am proud to extend our Mountain Fire outside the town of Glenwood King Fire approaching, I believe it appropriate highest praise to Lori Sykes. We thank her for Springs, Colorado in 1994, but succumbed to to recognize the sacrifice Don and the Storm her continuing dedication to teaching and her the blaze along with thirteen fellow firefighters King Firefighters made on behalf of a grateful willingness and ability to challenge and inspire while working to protect the City. I personally community, state and nation. students to strive for success. served as a firefighter and understand the Don grew up in Hamilton, Montana where f risks they face each and every day. Wit- he attended Hamilton High School. He be- nessing the awful inferno that fateful July day, came a firefighter in 1984 working in the Bit- RECOGNITION OF MAJOR GENERAL I know Bonnie and her comrades battled the terroot National Forest. He later became a WILLIAM H. RUSS’ RETIREMENT fire with the utmost courage and valor. With hotshot in 1985 and 1986, an elite group of AND HIS INVALUABLE SERVICE the tenth anniversary of the Storm King Fire firefighters who specialize in wildland fire sup- TO OUR COUNTRY approaching, I believe it appropriate to recog- pression. In 1987 he became a Missoula nize the sacrifice Bonnie and the Storm King smokejumper, where he, along with fellow HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Firefighters made on behalf of a grateful com- smokejumpers would parachute into rough, OF NEW JERSEY munity, state and nation. mountainous terrain to fight wildfires in areas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A third generation firefighter, Bonnie was in of forests inaccessible by any other means. her third season with the Prineville Hotshots, He was a dedicated member of his crew, and Wednesday, June 23, 2004 an elite group of firefighters who specialize in received a great deal of satisfaction from help- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great wildland fire suppression. An exceptional stu- ing others. Above all, he was devoted to his honor that I rise today to recognize the ac- dent-athlete, Bonnie participated in basketball, family and friends. complishments and career of Major General track, cross-country, and weight training during Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before William H. Russ upon his retirement from the high school, receiving numerous scholar-ath- this body of Congress and this Nation to pay United States Army. Formerly the Com- lete awards. She was also active in 4–H, tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter manding General of the United States Army which now provides a memorial award in her Don Mackey. Don was committed to providing Signal Command of Fort Huachuca, Arizona honor to a 4–H member who exhibits leader- high quality professional fire management and the Director for Programs and Architec- ship, sportsmanship, and overall success in 4–

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.056 E24PT1 E1234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2004 H livestock and small animal projects. She TRIBUTE TO BISHOP FRANK Witnessing the awful inferno that fateful July was a dedicated member of her crew, and re- CURTIS CUMMINGS day I know Doug and his comrades battled the ceived a great deal of satisfaction from helping fire with the utmost courage and valor. With others. Above all, she was devoted to her HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN the tenth anniversary of the Storm King Fire family and friends. OF SOUTH CAROLINA approaching, I believe it appropriate to recog- nize the sacrifice Doug and the Storm King Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Firefighters made on behalf of a grateful com- this body of Congress and this nation to pay Wednesday, June 23, 2004 munity, state, and nation. tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Born and raised in Mckenzie Bridge, Or- Bonnie Holtby. Bonnie personified the Hot- pay tribute to Bishop Frank Curtis Cummings, egon, Doug attended McKenzie High School shots credo of Safety, Teamwork and Profes- one of eight legendary leaders of the African where he was an honor student, all star base- sionalism; putting herself in harm’s way for un- Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) who will ball player, and award-winning saxophonist. familiar people and places. She made the ulti- be retiring at this year’s Quadrennial Con- He was attending Southern Oregon State Col- mate sacrifice doing what she loved, and I, ference in Indianapolis, Indiana. A native of lege where he was completing his business along with the Glenwood Springs community Alabama, Bishop Cummings is the son of Ed- degree. In 1990 he began working for the For- and the State of Colorado are eternally grate- mond and Annie M. Cummings. est Service to help pay for his education. ful to this brave young woman. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Doug immensely enjoyed the job and the peo- Daniel Payne College, a Bachelor of Arts de- ple he worked with on the Prineville Hotshot f gree from Seattle Pacific College, and a Doc- Crew, an elite group of firefighters who spe- tor of Divinity degree from Shorter College. cialize in wildland fire suppression. Doug had SCOTT LILLY DEDICATION Bishop Cummings followed not only God’s call a true love for the outdoors, and was an ac- but also his country’s call and served in the complished skier who was pursuing a career United States Air Force for three years, and in the ski industry. Above all, he was devoted HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG attended the Urban Training Center. to his family and friends. OF FLORIDA Bishop Cummings was ordained an Itinerant Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before Deacon in 1948 and an Itinerant Elder in this body of Congress and this Nation to pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1952. While in those positions, he pastored tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter Wednesday, June 23, 2004 churches in Aldridge, Alabama; Bremerton, Douglas Dunbar. Doug personified the Hot- Washington; Santa Barbara, California; and shots credo of Safety, Teamwork, and Profes- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise St. Louis, Missouri. sionalism; putting himself in harm’s way for today to pay tribute to a dedicated public serv- In 1968, he was elected Secretary-Treas- unfamiliar people and places. He made the ul- ant. Scott Lilly has spent 31 years serving the urer of the AME’s Department of Church Ex- timate sacrifice doing what he loved, and I, House of Representatives. Scott’s career in pansion. He founded Allen Travel Service and along with the Glenwood Springs community Congress started in 1973, coincidentally, the served as the first Black Vice Chairman on the and the State of Colorado are eternally grate- same year I was appointed to the Appropria- Civil Service Commission in St. Louis. In addi- ful to this brave, young man. tions Committee. While he has held many dis- tion, he served as President of the Board of f tinguished positions during his long tenure in Directors for the West End Hospital Associa- tion. A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 the House, most of his time was spent work- Bishop Cummings was elected the 95th LEGRAND SMITH OUTSTANDING ing in some capacity for the House Appropria- Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal TEACHER AWARD WINNER J. tions Committee. Church at the 1976 General Conference in At- BARRY WELDON Scott started and ended his career working lanta, Georgia. He has presided over the 8th, for my friend and Ranking Member, David 1st, 11th, and 6th Episcopal Districts, and en- HON. NICK SMITH Obey. He had a brief tenure as the Clerk and tertained the General Conference in New Orle- OF MICHIGAN Staff Director of the House Appropriations ans. He also served as national co-chairman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee and has spent the last nine years of the first National Assemble of Black Wednesday, June 23, 2004 as director of the minority staff of the com- Churches in April 1984 in New Orleans. mittee. Bishop Cummings is married to Martha Colly Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- cation is the key to our Nation’s future pros- Scott is an unapologetic liberal and we have Cummings and the couple has one child. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues perity and security. The formidable responsi- vigorous debates and differences in our com- to join me in paying tribute to Bishop Frank bility of molding and inspiring young minds to mittee. But Scott never allowed a political dis- Curtis Cummings upon his retirement from the the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- pute to become personal. We could have a Bishopric. He has provided tremendous lead- ment partially rests in the hands of our teach- knock-down drag-out fight in committee and ership for the AME Church. His long history of ers. Today, I would like to recognize a teacher after it was over Scott and the staff from both educational leadership and service will influ- from Jackson, Michigan that significantly influ- sides of aisle would retire to the Committee’s ence future generations for ages to come. enced and motivated exceptional students in appointed space and enjoy an adult beverage. AME founder Richard Allen would be deeply academics and leadership who were winners There was never any lingering ill will or hard proud of his Episcopal descendent. of the LeGrand Smith Scholarship. feelings. f J. Barry Weldon teaches Modern American Scott is a consummate professional. His History and Government at Morenci High knowledge and expertise of appropriations PAYING TRIBUTE TO DOUGLAS School in Morenci. He is credited with instilling matters is rivaled by few. He is a shrewd floor DUNBAR in students an enthusiasm for not only these tactician and legislative strategist. Scott will subjects, but also for life. As one of his stu- now be able to spend more time in the aca- HON. SCOTT McINNIS dents, Rosanna Green said, Mr. Weldon is an demic world, a world where he is able draw on OF COLORADO amazing educator. In everything he teaches his great intellect and wealth of Congressional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he adds excitement for learning. He also taught me important life lessons and influ- experience. Our loss is his student’s gain. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Every class he teaches will be enriched by his enced me to always try hard and be the best Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to I possibly can be.’’ The respect and gratitude thoughtful consideration of complex political take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life of his students speaks well of Barry’s ability to and policy questions. and legacy of Douglas Dunbar of McKenzie challenge young minds and encourage them Scott will be sorely missed. I can say with Bridge, Oregon. Doug bravely battled the to always put forth their best effort. confidence that he will not miss our long mark- Storm King Mountain Fire outside the town of J. Barry Weldon’s extraordinary work as a ups, our late night conferences and the mara- Glenwood Springs, Colorado in 1994, but suc- teacher has challenged and inspired countless thon sessions on the floor. He is a great pa- cumbed to the blaze along with thirteen fellow students to move beyond the teenage tend- triot, a great public servant and a great appro- firefighters while working to protect the City. I ency of superficial study and encourage them priator. I wish him all the success in his future personally served as a firefighter and under- to foster deeper thought and connections to endeavors. stand the risks they face each and everyday. the real world. Arguably, no profession is more

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23JN8.006 E24PT1 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1235 important because of its daily influence upon Terri was an undergraduate student at Or- In addition, this legislation would not inter- the future leaders of our community and our egon State University working towards a fere with the ability of companies to continue country, and Barry’s impact on his/her stu- Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology to develop innovative technological solutions dents is certainly worthy of recognition. and a Bachelor of Arts in History. Their De- to block Spyware. Any successful solution to On behalf of the Congress of the United partment of Entomology now has a Terri Spyware must consist of a combination of States of America, I am proud to extend our Hagen Memorial Library and Scholarship. She tough penalties for the really bad actors and highest praise to J. Barry Weldon. We thank was a member of the Onondaga tribe of the innovative technologies to combat Spyware. him for his continuing dedication to teaching Iroquois Nation, and had answered her na- This legislation leaves the door open for tech- and his willingness and ability to challenge tion’s call to duty, serving in the Army as a nology to continue to combat Spyware pro- and inspire students to strive for success. medic, and had completed airborne training grams. Mr. Speaker, criminal penalties are nec- f with the National Guard. An avid outdoorswoman, Terri enjoyed horse training, essary to deter the proliferation of the most RECOGNITION OF NADINE ‘‘DINEY’’ mountain biking, hiking, hunting, basketball, egregious behaviors associated with Spyware, GOLDSMITH, IN MEMORIAM teaching, swimming, and was a rodeo team and I urge each of my colleagues to support roper. Her love of the outdoors and adven- this important legislation. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. turous spirit took her to joining the Prineville f OF NEW JERSEY Hotshots, an elite group of firefighters who TRIBUTE TO BISHOP HENRY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES specialize in wildland fire suppression. She ALLEN BELIN, JR. was a dedicated member of her crew, and re- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 ceived a great deal of satisfaction from helping Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to others. Above all, she was devoted to her HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN honor the late Nadine ‘‘Diney’’ Goldsmith, an family and friends. OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outstanding woman and community leader. As Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before a business owner, artist, wife, mother, and ad- this body of Congress and this nation to pay Wednesday, June 23, 2004 vocate, Nadine Goldsmith was a great friend tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to the people of the Sixth District of New Jer- Terri Hagen. Terri personified the Hotshots pay tribute to Bishop Henry Allen Belin, Jr., sey. credo of Safety, Teamwork and Profes- one of eight legendary leaders of the African In life, Nadine Goldsmith served as a Foun- sionalism; putting herself in harms way for un- Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) who will dation Trustee at Monmouth Medical Center, a familiar people and places. She made the ulti- be retiring at this year’s Quadrennial Con- hospital that serves a substantial population of mate sacrifice doing what she loved, and I, ference in Indianapolis, Indiana. A native of the Sixth Congressional District. With her hus- along with the Glenwood Springs community Louisiana, Bishop Belin is the son of Beatrice band, she funded the creation of the Leon and the State of Colorado are eternally grate- Boney Belin and Henry Allen Belin, Sr. His fa- Hess Cancer Center’s Goldsmith Wellness ful to this brave young woman. ther was an active minister in the 8th Epis- Center. f copal District for more that 60 years. He re- ceived his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of The Goldsmith Wellness Center provided in- INTRODUCTION OF THE INTERNET Theology degrees from Leland College in novative therapy to cancer patients, allowing SPYWARE (I–SPY) PREVENTION Baker, Louisiana and his Masters of Arts de- them to unite their mental wellness with their ACT physical healing. Nadine was never a by- gree from the Lampton School of Religion in stander at her center: she worked closely with Jackson, Mississippi. Smitha Gollamudi, M.D., Chair of the Institute HON. BOB GOODLATTE Bishop Belin pastored, remodeled, and built OF VIRGINIA for Advanced Radiation Oncology, to plan the churches in both the 8th and 13th Episcopal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES center’s program. Districts, including Payne Chapel in Nashville, Mr. Speaker, Nadine Goldsmith has given Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Tennessee. He served as Presiding Elder in so much to the people in my district. She dedi- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the 8th Episcopal District. Prior to his elevation to the Bishopric, cated her time, her talent, and character to introduce the Internet Spyware (I–SPY) Pre- Bishop Belin was elected Secretary-Treasury throughout her life. She has touched those vention Act. This important legislation will pun- of the AME Church Sunday School Union at blessed enough to meet her, and helped many ish those that use software to break into con- the 1972 General Conference in Dallas, she has never even met. Once again, I ask sumers’ computers to conduct nefarious activi- Texas. During his tenure, he bought land and that my colleagues join me today in honoring ties. built the new million dollar Publishing House Spyware is a growing and serious problem. this remarkable woman. Headquarters and remodeled the John Avery The Federal Trade Commission has testified f Apartment Complex. As publisher, he pro- that ‘‘Spyware appears to be a new and rap- duced Cecil Cone’s Identity in Crisis in Black PAYING TRIBUTE TO TERRI idly growing practice that poses a risk of seri- HAGEN Theology, George Champion’s Pastor’s Man- ous harm to consumers.’’ Not only does ual, volumes I and II, and Black Methodism’s Spyware provide the tools for criminals to Basic Beliefs; George Sewell’s Where Are You HON. SCOTT McINNIS crack into computers to commit crimes, but it Going. He also produced Howard Gregg’s The OF COLORADO can also provide the means to alter a com- History of the AME Church, James Madison IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES puter’s security settings or even take over the Granberry’s The History of the AMEC Pension memory of a users’ computer in order to send Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Department, and Robert H. Reid, Jr.’s Irony of spam or conduct other despicable acts. African American History. In 1984, he finished Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to The I–Spy Prevention Act would impose one phase of his remarkable career when he take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life criminal penalties on the most egregious be- published The AME Church Bicentennial Hym- and legacy of Terri Hagen of Prineville, Or- haviors associated with spyware. Specifically, nal. egon. Terri bravely battled the Storm King this legislation would impose up to a five-year Bishop Belin was elected the 104th Bishop Mountain Fire outside the town of Glenwood prison sentence on anyone who uses software of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at Springs, Colorado in 1994, but succumbed to to intentionally break into a computer and the 1984 General Conference in Kansas City, the blaze along with thirteen fellow firefighters uses that software in furtherance of another Missouri, and has presided over the 15th, while working to protect the City. I personally federal crime. In addition, it would impose up 16th, 12th, 3rd, and 7th Episcopal Districts. served as a firefighter and understand the to a two-year prison sentence on anyone who Bishop Belin is married to Lucinda Crawford risks they face each and everyday. Witnessing uses software to intentionally break into a Belin, and the couple has three children. the awful inferno that fateful July day, I know computer and then either alters the computer’s Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues Terri and her comrades battled the fire with security settings, or obtains personal informa- to join me in paying tribute to Bishop Henry the utmost courage and valor. With the tenth tion with the intent to defraud or injure a per- Allen Belin, Jr. He has provided tremendous anniversary of the Storm King Fire approach- son or with the intent to damage a computer. leadership for the AME Church and his long ing, I believe it appropriate to recognize the By imposing stiff penalties on these bad ac- history of educational leadership and service sacrifice Terri and the Storm King Firefighters tors, this legislation will help deter the use of will influence future generations for ages to made on behalf of a grateful community, state Spyware, and will thus help protect consumers come. AME founder Richard Allen would be and nation. from these aggressive attacks. deeply proud of his Episcopal descendent.

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.061 E24PT1 E1236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2004 PAYING TRIBUTE TO JON KELSO lent academic record and leadership of his ment partially rests in the hands of our teach- hotshot crew, the Bureau of Land Manage- ers. Today, I would like to recognize a teacher HON. SCOTT McINNIS ment Wildland Firefighter Academy named a from Battle Creek, Michigan that significantly OF COLORADO Memorial Award after Jon that goes to the influenced and motivated exceptional students IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most outstanding firefighter of the class. He in academics and leadership who were win- was a dedicated member of his crew, and re- ners of the LeGrand Smith Scholarship. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 ceived a great deal of satisfaction from helping Kathy Rizor teaches Advanced Biology at Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to others. Above all, he was devoted to his family Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life and friends. She is credited with instilling in students an and legacy of Jon Kelso of Prineville, Oregon. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before enthusiasm for not only these subjects, but Jon bravely battled the Storm King Mountain this body of Congress and this nation to pay also for life. As one of her students, Renee Fire outside the town of Glenwood Springs, tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter Burdick said, ‘‘She encouraged me to excel in Colorado in 1994, but succumbed to the blaze Jon Kelso. Jon personified the Hotshots credo all aspects of my life ranging from academics along with thirteen fellow firefighters while of Safety, Teamwork, and Professionalism; to extracurricular activities. Not only did she working to protect the City. I personally served putting himself in harms way for unfamiliar facilitate the position of a great educator for as a firefighter and understand the risks they people and places. He made the ultimate sac- me, but she served as a strong leader for my face each and everyday. Witnessing the awful rifice doing what he loved, and I, along with other classmates, Harper Creek and the great- inferno that fateful July day, I know Jon and the Glenwood Springs community and the er Battle Creek community.’’ The respect and his comrades battled the fire with the utmost State of Colorado are eternally grateful to this gratitude of her students speak well of Kathy’s courage and valor. With the tenth anniversary brave young man. ability to challenge young minds and encour- of the Storm King Fire approaching, I believe f age them to always put forth their best effort. it appropriate to recognize the sacrifice Jon and the Storm King Firefighters made on be- A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 Kathy Rizor’s extraordinary work as a teach- half of a grateful community, state and nation. LEGRAND SMITH OUTSTANDING er has challenged and inspired countless stu- Born and raised in Prineville, Jon attended TEACHER AWARD WINNER dents to move beyond the teenage tendency Crook County High School where he was very KATHY RIZOR OF BATTLE of superficial study and encourage them to active in athletics as a member on the golf CREEK, MICHIGAN foster deeper thought and connections to the team, the manager of the football team, a real world. Arguably, no profession is more im- swimming teacher, and a lifeguard. He re- HON. NICK SMITH portant because of its daily influence upon the future leaders of our community and our coun- ceived a degree in wildlife sciences from Or- OF MICHIGAN try, and Kathy’s impact on her students is cer- egon State University, and had completed his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first year of studies to become a civil engineer. tainly worthy of recognition. In 1985, he joined the Prineville Hotshots, an Wednesday, June 23, 2004 On behalf of the Congress of the United elite group of firefighters who specialize in Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- States of America, I am proud to extend our wildland fire suppression. He was a smoke cation is the key to our Nation’s future pros- highest praise to Kathy Rizor. We thank her jumper and a squad boss for the sawyers, a perity and security. The formidable responsi- for her continuing dedication to teaching and skilled crew that cuts down trees to prevent bility of molding and inspiring young minds to her willingness and ability to challenge and in- the spread of fires. Recognizing Jon’s excel- the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- spire students to strive for success.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Senate passed H.R. 4613, Department of Defense Appropriations Act. House Committees ordered reported 13 sundry measures. Senate Stevens (for Corzine) Amendment No. 3491, to Chamber Action make available, from amounts appropriated for ‘‘Re- Routine Proceedings, pages S7349–S7401 search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy’’, Measures Introduced: Thirty-four bills and eight $4,000,000 for Aviation Data Management and Con- resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. trol System, Block II. Page S7367 2572–2605, S. Res. 391–397, and S. Con. Res. 120. Stevens (for Kennedy) Amendment No. 3492, to (See next issue.) make $50,000,000 available under the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Measures Reported: Assistance Programs. Page S7367 Report to accompany S. 2559, making appropria- tions for the Department of Defense for the fiscal Stevens (for Leahy) Amendment No. 3497, to set year ending September 30, 2005. (S. Rept. No. aside an amount for procurement of aircrew bladder 108–284) relief (ABRD) kits. Page S7370 H.R. 1572, To designate the United States court- DeWine Amendment No. 3493, to appropriate house located at 100 North Palafox Street in Pensa- funds for the crisis in Darfur and Chad. cola, Florida, as the ‘‘Winston E. Arnow United Pages S7367, S7370–72 States Courthouse’’. Stevens (for Warner/Allen) Amendment No. 3498, S. 2385, to designate the United States courthouse to increase amounts for certain Navy shipbuilding at South Federal Place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as and conversion programs, projects, and activities; and the ‘‘Santiago E. Campos United States Courthouse’’. to provide an offset. Page S7372 S. 2398, to designate the Federal building located Stevens (for Roberts) Amendment No. 3499, to at 324 Twenty-Fifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the make available, from amounts appropriated for ‘‘Re- search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air James V. Hansen Federal Building. (See next issue.) Force’’, $10,000,000 for the Science, Mathematics, Measures Passed: and Research for Transformation (SMART) Pilot Department of Defense Appropriations Act: By Scholarship Program. Pages S7372–73 a unanimous vote of 98 yeas (Vote No. 149), Senate Stevens (for Santorum) Amendment No. 3500, to passed H.R. 4613, making appropriations for the make available, from amounts appropriated for ‘‘Op- Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending eration and Maintenance, Defense-Wide’’, September 30, 2005, striking all after the enacting $5,000,000 for Department of Defense Education clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of S. Activity for the upgrading of security at Department 2559, Senate companion measure, and the bill as of Defense dependents schools. Page S7373 amended be considered as original text for the pur- Stevens (for Santorum) Amendment No. 3501, to pose of further amendment, after taking action on make available from amounts appropriated for ‘‘Re- the following amendments proposed thereto: search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army’’, Pages S7357–59, S7366–92 $3,000,000 for Medical Advanced Technology for Adopted: the Intravenous Membrane Oxygenator. Page S7373 Stevens (for Baucus) Amendment No. 3490, to set Stevens (for Lott/Cochran) Amendment No. 3503, aside an amount for a grant to Rocky Mountain Col- to express the sense of Congress on the expansion of lege, Montana, for the purchase of aircraft for sup- the Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration Program port of aviation training. Pages S7366–67 to include forward deployed forces of the Navy and D690

VerDate May 21 2004 06:13 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D24JN4.REC D24JN4 June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D691 the Marine Corps in the United States Central Com- for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, mand area of operations. Pages S7374–75 Army, $3,500,000 for Laser Peening for Army heli- Stevens (for Reed) Amendment No. 3504, to copters. Page S7379 make available, from amounts appropriated for Re- Stevens (for Voinovich/DeWine) Amendment No. search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy, 3527, to make available, from amounts appropriated $3,000,000 to establish the Consortium of Visualiza- for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, tion Excellence for Underseas Warfare Modeling and Air Force, $2,000,000 for All Composite Military Simulation (COVE). Page S7375 Vehicles. Page S7379 Stevens (for Bayh/Lugar) Amendment No. 3505, Stevens (for Boxer) Amendment No. 3528, to to make $21,900,000 available for M1A1 Tank make available, from amounts appropriated for Re- transmission maintenance. Page S7375 search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense- Stevens (for Reed) Amendment No. 3506, to wide, $4,500,000 for development of the Suicide make available, from amounts appropriated for Re- Bomber Detection System Using a Portable Elec- search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy, tronic Scanning Millimeter-Wave Imaging RADAR. $2,000,000 to conduct a demonstration of a proto- Pages S7379–80 type of the Improved Shipboard Combat Information Stevens (for Burns) Amendment No. 3529, to Center. Page S7375 make available, from amounts appropriated for Re- Stevens (for Biden) Amendment No. 3507, to pro- search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy, up vide certain authorities related to the transfer of de- to $3,000,000 for the Mobile On-Scene Sensor Air- fense articles. Pages S7375–76 craft Intelligence Command, Control, and Computer Stevens (for Mikulski/Sarbanes) Amendment No. Centers. Page S7380 3516, to make available, from amounts appropriated Stevens (for Burns) Amendment No. 3530, to for ‘‘Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, make available, from amounts appropriated for Re- Air Force’’, $7,000,000 for AN/APG–68(V)10 radar search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army, development for F–16 aircraft. Page S7376 up to $2,000,000 for the ‘‘Care of Battlefield Stevens (for Nelson (FL)) Amendment No. 3517, Wounds’. Page S7380 to make available up to $5,000,000 for the Joint Test and Training Rapid Advanced Capabilities Stevens (for Roberts) Amendment No. 3531, to make available, from amounts appropriated for Re- (JTTRAC) Program. Pages S7376–77 Stevens (for Shelby) Amendment No. 3518, clari- search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army, fying the availability of highway trust funds. $8,000,000 for the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command’s Information Dominance Page S7377 By 89 yeas to 9 nays (Vote No. 147), Byrd Center. Page S7380 Amendment No. 3502, to express the sense of the Stevens (for Kyl) Amendment No. 3532, to speci- Senate on budgeting and funding of ongoing mili- fy the availability of amounts for the Subterranean Page S7380 tary operations overseas. Pages S7373–74, S7377 Target Identification Program. Stevens (for Dodd/Lieberman) Amendment No. Stevens (for Kyl) Amendment No. 3533, to speci- 3522, to make available, from amounts appropriated fy the availability of amounts for the Program for for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Intelligence Validation. Page S7380 Army, $10,000,000 for the Broad Area Unmanned Stevens (for Kyl) Amendment No. 3534, to ex- Responsive Resupply Operations aircraft program. press the sense of Congress on the continued devel- Page S7379 opment of an end-to-end point of care clinical diag- Stevens (for Nickles) Amendment No. 3523, to nostic network to combat terrorism. Pages S7380–81 make available from amounts appropriated for ‘‘Re- Stevens (for Kyl) Amendment No. 3535, to speci- search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy’’, fy the availability of amounts for the Versatile, Ad- $2,000,000 for Handheld Breath Diagnostics. vanced Affordable Turbine Engine. Page S7381 Page S7379 Stevens (for Talent) Amendment No. 3536, to Stevens (for Landrieu) Amendment No. 3524, to make available, from amounts appropriated for Re- set aside an amount for the Joint Logistics Informa- search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air tion System program for the automated scheduling Force, $5,000,000 for X–43C development. tool. Page S7379 Page S7381 Stevens (for Bunning) Amendment No. 3525, to Stevens (for Pryor) Amendment No. 3537, to set aside an amount for the Anti-Sniper Infrared Tar- make available, from amounts appropriated for Re- geting System. Page S7379 search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense- Stevens (for Voinovich/DeWine) Amendment No. Wide, $5,000,000 for medical equipment and com- 3526, to make available, from amounts appropriated bat casualty care technologies. Page S7381

VerDate May 21 2004 06:13 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D24JN4.REC D24JN4 D692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 24, 2004 Stevens (for Sununu) Amendment No. 3538, to United Nations Democracy Caucus: Committee make available up to $2,000,000 for the Advanced on Foreign Relations was discharged from further Composite Radome Project. Page S7381 consideration of S. Con. Res. 83, promoting the es- Stevens (for Levin) Amendment No. 3539, to au- tablishment of a democracy caucus within the thorize the demolition of facilities and improvements United Nations, and the resolution was then agreed on certain military installations approved for closure to. (See next issue.) under the defense base closure and realignment proc- Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act: Sen- ess. Page S7381 ate passed H.R. 884, to provide for the use and dis- Stevens (for Conrad) Amendment No. 3540, to set aside an amount for F–16 Theater Airborne Recon- tribution of the funds awarded to the Western Sho- shone identifiable group under Indian Claims Com- naissance System upgrades. Pages S7381–82 Stevens (for Kohl/Reed) Amendment No. 3541, to mission Docket Numbers 326–A–1, 326–A–3, and ensure the availability of sufficient fiscal year 2004 326–K, clearing the measure for the President. funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (See next issue.) program of the National Institute of Standards and AGOA Acceleration Act: Senate passed H.R. Technology. Page S7382 4103, to extend and modify the trade benefits under Stevens (for DeWine) Amendment No. 3542, to the African Growth and Opportunity Act, clearing require reports on mental health services available to the measure for the President. (See next issue.) members of the Armed Forces of the United States Recognizing J. Robert Oppenheimer: Senate and their dependents. Pages S7382–83 agreed to S. Res. 321, recognizing the loyal service Stevens (for Feinstein) Amendment No. 3543, to and outstanding contributions of J. Robert make available, from amounts appropriated for Re- Oppenheimer to the United States and calling on search, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy, $5,000,000 for support of the TIGER pathogen de- the Secretary of Energy to observe the 100th anni- versary of Dr. Oppenheimer’s birth with appropriate tection system. Page S7383 Inouye (for Dorgan) Amendment No. 3544, to programs at the Department of Energy and the Los provide funds for the North Dakota State School of Alamos National Laboratory. (See next issue.) Science, Bismarck State College, and Minot State Legal Representation Authorization: Senate University. Page S7383 agreed to S. Res. 394, to authorize testimony and Inouye Amendment No. 3545, to set aside an representation in the United States v. Daniel Bayly, amount for small business development and transi- et al. (See next issue.) tion. Pages S7383–84 Legal Representation Authorization: Senate Rejected: agreed to S. Res. 395, to authorize testimony, docu- Biden Modified Amendment No. 3520, to appro- ment production, and legal representation in Ulysses priate funds for bilateral economic assistance. (By 53 J. Ward v. Dep’t of the Army. (See next issue.) yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. 148), Senate tabled the amendment.) Pages S7377–79, S7382, S7384 Commemorating Pennsylvania State University Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a 150th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 396, conference with the House thereon, and the Chair commemorating the 150th anniversary of the found- was authorized to appoint the following conferees on ing of The Pennsylvania State University. the part of the Senate: Senators Stevens, Cochran, (See next issue.) Specter, Domenici, Bond, McConnell, Shelby, Gregg, Iraq Transition: Senate agreed to S. Res. 397, Hutchison, Burns, Inouye, Hollings, Byrd, Leahy, expressing the sense of the Senate on the transition Harkin, Dorgan, Durbin, Reid, and Feinstein. of Iraq to a constitutionally elected government. Page S7392 (See next issue.) Burma Sanctions: By 96 yeas to 1 nay (Vote No. GAO Human Capital Reform Act: Committee 150), Senate passed H. J. Res. 97, approving the re- on Governmental Affairs was discharged from further newal of import restrictions contained in the Bur- consideration of H.R. 2751, to provide new human mese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, clearing capital flexibilities with respect to the GAO, and the the measure for the President. Pages S7392–95 bill was then passed, clearing the measure for the Middle East Peace Process: By 95 yeas to 3 nays President. (See next issue.) (Vote No. 151), Senate agreed to S. Res. 393, ex- pressing the sense of the Senate in support of United D.C. Courts Long-Term Care Insurance Partici- States policy for a Middle East peace process. pation: Senate passed S. 2322, to amend chapter 90 Pages S7395–97 of title 5, United States Code, to include employees

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Res. 39, approving the renewal of lowing nominations: import restrictions contained in the Burmese Free- By 70 yeas 27 nays (Vote No. Ex. 152), Diane S. dom and Democracy Act of 2003, that the statutory Sykes, of Wisconsin, to be United States Circuit time limit be yielded back, the resolution be read a Judge for the Seventh Circuit. Pages S7360–66, S7397 third time, and then returned to the Senate calendar. Dora L. Irizarry, of New York, to be United Page S7392 States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York. National Defense Authorization Act—Conferees: Peter W. Hall, of Vermont, to be United States A unanimous-consent agreement was reached relative Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. to H.R. 4200, to authorize appropriations for fiscal Robert Bryan Harwell, of South Carolina, to be year 2005 for military activities of the Department United States District Judge for the District of of Defense, for military construction, and for defense South Carolina. activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe George P. Schiavelli, of California, to be United personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the States District Judge for the Central District of Cali- Armed Forces, previously passed by the Senate on fornia. Wednesday, June 23, 2004, that the Senate insist on William Duane Benton, of Missouri, to be United its amendment, request a conference with the House States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit. thereon, and the Chair be authorized to appoint the John C. Danforth, of Missouri, to be the Rep- following conferees on the part of the Senate: Sen- resentative of the United States of America to the ators Warner, McCain, Inhofe, Roberts, Allard, Ses- United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambas- sions, Collins, Ensign, Talent, Chambliss, Graham sador, and the Representative of the United States of (SC), Dole, Cornyn, Levin, Kennedy, Byrd, America in the Security Council of the United Na- Lieberman, Reed, Akaka, Nelson (FL), Nelson (NE), tions. Dayton, Bayh, Clinton, and Pryor. (See next issue.) John C. Danforth, of Missouri, to be Representa- Also, a unanimous-consent agreement was reached tive of the United States of America to the Sessions with respect to further consideration of S. 2400, S. of the General Assembly of the United Nations dur- 2401, S. 2402, and S. 2403, Senate companion ing his tenure of service as Representative of the measures (all passed by the Senate on Wednesday, United States of America to the United Nations. June 23, 2004); that if the Senate receives a message, 10 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. with respect to any of these bills, from the House 14 Army nominations in the rank of general. of Representatives, the Senate disagree with the 8 Marine Corps nominations in the rank of gen- House on its amendment or amendments to the Sen- eral. ate-passed bill and agree to or request a conference, 31 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. as appropriate, with the House on the disagreeing Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine votes of the two Houses; that the Chair be author- Corps, Navy. Pages S7399–S7401 ized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; and that the foregoing occur without intervening ac- Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- lowing nominations: tion or debate. (See next issue.) Kiron Kanina Skinner, of Pennsylvania, to be a Appointments: Member of the National Security Education Board Parents Advisory Council on Youth Drug Abuse: for a term of four years. The Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursu- Cathy M. MacFarlane, of Virginia, to be an Assist- ant to Public Law 105–277, Section 710, 2(A)(ii), ant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. appointed the following individual to serve as a Dennis C. Shea, of Virginia, to be an Assistant member of the Parents Advisory Council on Youth Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Drug Abuse: Laurens Tullock, of Tennessee. Romolo A. Bernardi, of New York, to be Deputy (See next issue.) Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

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Texas; and Christy E. Lopez, Relman and Associates, of Homeland Security; Sivaraj Shyam-Sunder, Acting Washington, D.C. Deputy Director, Building and Fire Research Labora- BUSINESS MEETING tory, National Institute of Standards and Tech- nology, Technology Administration, Department of Committee on Armed Services: Committee ordered favor- Commerce; and A. Galip Ulsoy, Director, Division ably reported the nomination of General George W. of Civil and Mechanical Systems, National Science Casey, Jr., USA, for reappointment to the grade of Foundation. general and to be Commander, Multi-National Force-Iraq, and 2,249 nominations in the Army, NATIONAL HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP ACT Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Sub- Prior to this action, committee concluded hearings committee on National Parks concluded a hearing to on the nomination of General George W. Casey, Jr. examine S. 2543, to establish a program and criteria (listed above), after the nominee testified and an- for National Heritage Areas in the United States, swered questions in his own behalf. after receiving testimony from A. Durand Jones, CRC REPORTS Deputy Director, National Park Service, Department Committee on Armed Services: Committee met in closed of the Interior; Barry T. Hill, Director, Natural Re- session to receive a briefing regarding ICRC Reports sources and Environment, General Accounting Of- on U.S. military detainee operations from officials of fice; Daniel M. Rice, Ohio and Erie Canalway Coali- the Department of Defense. tion, Akron, Ohio, on behalf of the Advocacy Com- mittee of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas; AVIATION SECURITY and Robert J. Smith, Center for Private Conserva- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- tion, and Craig D. Obey, National Parks Conserva- committee on Aviation concluded a hearing to exam- tion Association, both of Washington, D.C. ine security screening options for airports, focusing on the status of the private screening pilot (PP5) BUSINESS MEETING program and TSA’s plans to implement the Federal Committee on Finance: Committee failed to approve screening opt-out provisions of the Aviation and the Committee’s recommendation, as amended, to Transportation Security Act, after receiving testi- the proposed legislation implementing the U.S.-Aus- mony from Thomas Blank, Assistant Administrator tralia Free Trade Agreement. for Transportation Security Policy, Transportation IRAQ Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security; Patrick Pacious, BearingPoint, Inc., Committee on Foreign Relations: on Wednesday, June McLean, Virginia; Terry Anderson, Tupelo Regional 23, Committee met in closed session to receive a Airport, Tupelo, Mississippi; and Richard A. Atkin- briefing on the situation in Iraq with regard to the son, III, Central West Virginia Regional Airport June 30, 2004 transition from Colin L. Powell, Sec- Authority, Charleston. retary of State. EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS REDUCTION BUSINESS MEETING AUTHORIZATION Committee on the Judiciary: Committee ordered favor- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- ably reported S. 1735, to increase and enhance law committee on Science, Technology, and Space con- enforcement resources committed to investigation cluded a hearing to examine H.R. 2608, to reauthor- and prosecution of violent gangs, to deter and pun- ize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Pro- ish violent gang crime, to protect law abiding citi- gram, after receiving testimony from David Apple- zens and communities from violent criminals, to re- gate, Senior Science Advisor for Earthquake and vise and enhance criminal penalties for violent Geologic Hazards, U.S. Geological Survey, Depart- crimes, to reform and facilitate prosecution of juve- ment of the Interior; Archibald C. Reid, III, Acting nile gang members who commit violent crimes, to Deputy Director, Mitigation Division, Emergency expand and improve gang prevention programs, with Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department an amendment in the nature of a substitute.

VerDate May 21 2004 06:13 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D24JN4.REC D24JN4 D696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 24, 2004 House of Representatives sovereign government, by a yea-and-nay vote of 352 Chamber Action yeas to 57 nays, Roll No. 319. (See next issue.) Measures Introduced: 36 public bills, H.R. The measure was considered under a unanimous 4677–4712; 1 private bill, H.R. 4713; and 5 resolu- consent agreement reached on Wednesday, June 23. tions, H. Con. Res. 465–467, and H. Res. 695–697, (See next issue.) were introduced. Pages H4926–27 Spending Control Act of 2004: The House failed Additional Cosponsors: Pages H4927–28 to pass H.R. 4663, to amend part C of the Balanced Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 H.R. 3916, to improve circulation of the $1 coin, to establish discretionary spending limits and a pay- create a new bullion coin, amended (H. Rept. as-you-go requirement for mandatory spending, by a 108–568); and recorded vote of 146 ayes to 268 noes, Roll No. 318. Pages H4898–H4908, continued next issue H. Res. 694, providing for consideration of H.R. Rejected the Stenholm motion to recommit the 4614, Energy and Water Development Appropria- bill to the Committee on the Budget with instruc- tions Act for fiscal year 2005 (H. Rept. 108–569). tions to report the bill back to the House forthwith (See next issue.) with an amendment, by a recorded vote of 196 ayes Chaplain: The Prayer was offered today by Rev. Dr. to 218 noes, Roll No. 317. (See next issue.) Keith Boone, Pastor, First United Methodist Church Agreed by unanimous consent to consider the in Rockwall, Texas. Page H4895 Young amendment (No. 18 printed in H. Rept. Revising the Budget Resolution for FY 2005: 108–566) out of order and allow it to be subse- The House rejected H. Res. 685, revising the con- quently withdrawn. (See next issue.) current resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2005 Agreed to: as it applies in the House of Representatives, by a Brady amendment (No. 1 printed in H. Rept. yea-and-nay vote of 184 yeas to 230 nays, Roll No. 108–566) that establishes a Federal Sunset Commis- sion to review all federal agencies and programs for 301. Pages H4908–22 their efficiency, effectiveness, redundancy, and need The measure was considered under a unanimous (by a recorded vote of 272 ayes to 140 noes, Roll consent agreement that was reached on Tuesday, No. 305); and (See next issue.) June 22. Kirk amendment (No. 6 printed in H. Rept. Suspension: The House agreed to suspend the rules 108–566) that requires the Congressional Budget and pass the following measure which was debated Office to prepare an annual analysis that compares on Wednesday, June 23: budgeted entitlement spending to actual entitlement Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Congres- spending (by a recorded vote of 289 ayes to 121 sional passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: H. noes, Roll No. 310). (See next issue.) Res. 676, recognizing and honoring the 40th anni- Rejected: versary of congressional passage of the Civil Rights Chocola amendment (No. 2 printed in H. Rept. Act of 1964, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 414 yeas 108–566) that sought to replace the 20 budget func- to 1 nay, Roll No. 304. (See next issue.) tions with a one-page budget that divides spending into five categories (by a recorded vote of 126 ayes Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of to 290 noes, Roll No. 306); (See next issue.) 2004: The House agreed to take from the Speaker’s Castle amendment (No. 3 printed in H. Rept. table and pass S. 2507, to amend the Richard B. 108–566) that sought to eliminate the requirement Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child of providing budget authority and outlays for the Nutrition Act of 1966 to provide children with in- functional categories in the budget resolution (by a creased access to food and nutrition assistance, to recorded vote of 185 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. simplify program operations and improve program 307); (See next issue.) management, to reauthorize child nutrition pro- Hensarling amendment (No. 4 printed in H. grams—clearing the measure for the President. Rept. 108–566) that sought to impose an entitle- (See next issue.) ment cap whereby the total level of direct spending Resolution Congratulating the Interim Govern- is limited to inflation and the growth in a given ment of Iraq: The House agreed to H. Res. 691, program’s beneficiary population (by a recorded vote congratulating the interim government of Iraq on its of 96 ayes to 317 noes, Roll No. 308); assumption of full responsibility and authority as a (See next issue.)

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Rept. 108–566) that sought to convert the cur- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. rent non-binding budget resolution into a joint (See next issue.) budget resolution that if signed by the President H. Res. 692, the rule providing for consideration would have the force of law (by a recorded vote of of the bill was agreed to by a recorded vote of 217 97 ayes to 312 noes, Roll No. 311); (See next issue.) ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. 303, after agreeing to Ryan of Wisconsin amendment (No. 8 printed in order the previous question by a yea-and-nay vote of H. Rept. 108–566) that sought to establish Budget 217 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 302. Pages H4922–23 Protection Accounts which would allow Congress to target spending during the appropriation and direct Election Assistance Commission Board of Advi- spending processes and redirect that spending for sors: The Chair announced the Speaker’s appoint- deficit reduction at the end of the fiscal year (by a ment of Mr. J.C. Watts, Jr., of Norman, Oklahoma recorded vote of 137 ayes to 272 noes, Roll No. to serve a two-year term on the Election Assistance 312); (See next issue.) Commission Board of Advisors. (See next issue.) Ryan of Wisconsin amendment (No. 9 printed in Presidential Message: Read a message from the H. Rept. 108–566) that sought to initiate enhanced President wherein he notified the Congress of the rescission for the President to propose the elimi- continuation of the national emergency with respect nation of wasteful spending identified in appropria- to the Western Balkans—referred to the Committee tions bills (by a recorded vote of 174 ayes to 237 on International Relations and ordered printed (H. noes, Roll No. 313); (See next issue.) Doc. 108–196). (See next issue.) Spratt amendment in the nature of a substitute (No. 15 printed in H. Rept. 108–566) that restores Senate Message: Message received from the Senate the original Pay-As-You-Go rules as they were origi- today appears on page H4895. nally established under the 1990 Budget Enforce- Amendments: Amendments ordered printed pursu- ment Act and extended in 1997 (by a recorded vote ant to the rule appear on page H4928. of 179 ayes to 233 noes, Roll No. 314); (See next issue.) Quorum Calls—Votes: Four yea-and-nay votes and Hensarling amendment in the nature of a sub- fifteen recorded votes developed during the pro- stitute (No. 16 printed in H. Rept. 108–566) that ceedings of today and appear on pages H4921–22, sought to make several major changes to the current H4922–23, H4923, continued in the next issue of budget process (by a recorded vote of 88 ayes to 326 the Record. There were no quorum calls. noes, Roll No. 315); and (See next issue.) Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- Kirk amendment in the nature of a substitute journed at 12:23 a.m. on Friday, June 25. (No. 17 printed in H. Rept. 108–566) that sought to make a number of changes to the current budget process (by a recorded vote of 120 ayes to 296 noes, Committee Meetings Roll No. 316). (See next issue.) Withdrawn: DOD—CONTRACTOR SUPPORT Young of Florida amendment in the nature of a Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readi- substitute (No. 18 printed in H. Rept. 108–566) ness held a hearing on contractor support in the De- that was offered and subsequently withdrawn that sought to require sequestration of mandatory spend- partment of Defense. Testimony was heard from the ing in the event that the OMB baseline estimates of following officials of the Department of Defense: Mi- mandatory spending exceed previous estimates due chael W. Wynne, Acting Under Secretary, Acquisi- to enacted legislation; require baseline estimates to tion, Technology and Logistics; John J. Young, Jr., exclude emergency spending; provide an exception Assistant Secretary, Research, Development and Ac- for outlay components of certain expiring receipts quisition, U.S. Navy; Marvin R. Sambur, Assistant legislation when making estimates of mandatory Secretary, Acquisition, U.S. Air Force; and Tina spending legislation; change the start date of the fis- Ballard, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy and Pro- cal year to November 1; require sunsetting of all curement, U.S. Army.

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amend the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 to ex- rector, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in tend the authority to provide assistance to countries Persons, Department of State; and public witnesses. seeking to become eligible countries for purposes of that Act; H. Res. 615, amended, Expressing the IRANIAN PROLIFERATION sense of the House of Representatives in support of Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on full membership of Israel in the Western European the Middle East and Central Asia held a hearing on and Others GroupS (WEOG) at the United Nations; Iranian Proliferation: Implications for Terrorists, H. Res. 617, amended, Expressing support for the their State-Sponsors, and U.S. Counter-proliferation accession of Israel to the Organization for Economic Policy, Testimony was heard from John R. Bolton, Co-operation and Development (OCED); H. Res. Under Secretary, Arms Control and International Se- 652, Urging the Government of the Republic of curity Affairs, Department of State; Peter Flory, Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, International election process for its parliamentary elections in the Security Affairs, Department of Defense; and public fall of 2004; H. Res. 667, Expressing support for witnesses. freedom in Hong Kong; H. Con. Res. 462, Re- affirming unwaivering commitment to the Taiwan OVERSIGHT—ADMINISTRATIVE Relations Act; H. Con. Res. 304, Expressing the CONFERENCE sense of Congress regarding oppression by the Gov- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Com- ernment of the People’s Republic of China of Falun mercial and Administrative Law continued oversight Gong in the United States and in China; H. Con. hearings on the Administrative Conference of the Res. 319, amended, Expressing the grave concern of United States, II: Why is There a Need to Reauthor- Congress regarding the continuing repression of the ize the Conference? Testimony was heard from pub- religious freedom and human rights of the Iranian lic witnesses. Baha’i community by the Government of Iran; H. Con. Res. 363, amended, Expressing the grave con- OVERSIGHT—LIMITING FEDERAL COURT cern of Congress regarding the continuing gross vio- JURISDICTION TO PROTECT MARRIAGE lations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syr- FOR THE STATES ian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- Republic; H. Con. Res. 436, amended, Celebrating stitution held an oversight hearing entitled ‘‘Lim- 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South iting Federal Court Jurisdiction to Protect Marriage Africa and recognizing the momentous social and for the States.’’ Testimony was heard from former economic achievements of South Africa since the in- Representative William E. Dannemeyer, State of stitution of democracy in that country; H. Con. Res. California; and public witnesses. 415, Urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process DC—ADDITIONAL COURT; OVERSIGHT— for the presidential election on October 31, 2004; H. PATENT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Con. Res. 418, Recognizing the importance in his- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Courts, tory of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Internet, and Intellectual Property approved for diplomatic relations between the United States and full Committee action H.R. 112, To amend title 28, Japan; H. Con. Res. 422, Concerning the importance United States Code, to provide for an additional of the distribution of food in schools to hungry or place of holding court in the District of Columbia. malnourished children around the world; and S. The Subcommittee also held an oversight hearing 2264, Northern Uganda Crisis Response Act. entitled ‘‘Patent Quality Improvement: Post-Grant AFRICA—CONFRONTING WAR CRIMES Opposition.’’ Testimony was heard from James A. Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on Toupin, General Counsel, Patent and Trademark Of- Africa held a hearing on Confronting War Crimes in fice, Department of Commerce; and public witnesses. Africa. Testimony was heard from Pierre-Richard MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Prosper, Ambassador-at-Large, Office of War Crimes Issues, Department of State; and public witnesses Committee on Resources: Held a hearing on the fol- lowing bills: H.R. 831, To provide for and approve TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on Mills Indian Community; and H.R. 2793, To pro- International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and vide for and approve the settlement of certain land Human Rights held a hearing on Trafficking in Per- claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa In- sons: A Global Review. Testimony was heard from dians. Testimony was heard from Representatives John Miller, Senior Advisor to the Secretary and Di- Dingell, Rogers of Michigan and Stupak; Aurene

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 25 9 a.m., Friday, June 25

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will be in a period of morn- Program for Friday: Consideration of H.R. 4614, En- ing business. ergy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005 (open rule, one hour of general debate).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E1223 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1229 DeLay, Tom, Tex., E1229 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E1226 Baldwin, Tammy, Wisc., E1224 Gillmor, Paul E., Ohio, E1226 Smith, Nick, Mich., E1233, E1234, E1236 Bilirakis, Michael, Fla., E1226 Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E1235 Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E1231 Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E1223 Hooley, Darlene, Ore., E1227 Spratt, John M., Jr., S.C., E1227 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E1228 Kirk, Mark Steven, Ill., E1231 Brown, Henry E., Jr., S.C., E1228 Kleczka, Gerald D., Wisc., E1224 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1228 Burton, Dan, Ind., E1232 McInnis, Scott, Colo., E1230, E1231, E1232, E1233, Walsh, James T., N.Y., E1224 Cardoza, Dennis A., Calif., E1223 E1233, E1234, E1235, E1236 Weldon, Curt, Pa., E1225 Clyburn, James E., S.C., E1232, E1234, E1235 Markey, Edward J., Mass., E1225 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E1232 Cummings, Elijah E., Md., E1230 Matheson, Jim, Utah, E1227 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E1229 Cunningham, Randy ‘‘Duke’’, Calif., E1231 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1233, E1235 Young, C.W. Bill, Fla., E1234 Davis, Tom, Va., E1223 Portman, Rob, Ohio, E1225

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