E820 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 31, 2009 Fiscal Year 2010 budget submission to see Egypt and Israel as a model mechanism upon Illustrating the extent to which whether this effort will receive the kind of fund- which partner nations may build to over- captured the American voice, his broadcasts ing it needs to be successful. come longstanding barriers to peace and ef- and newspaper columns have been reprinted fective mutual cooperation. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill and I encour- in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD more than age my colleagues to do likewise. What the resolution fails to mention, and the those of any other commentator. reason we should not endorse the treaty as a f model, is that at the time the peace was being Because of my time in radio, I am especially HEALTH INSURANCE RESTRIC- negotiated at Camp David the United States thankful for the life and character of Paul Har- TIONS AND LIMITATIONS CLARI- committed itself to an enormous financial aid vey. There is no doubt that every broadcaster FICATION ACT OF 2009 package to both Egypt and Israel in exchange has taken inspiration from the unique style for their accession to the treaty. Over the past and unparalleled legacy of Paul Harvey. Epito- SPEECH OF thirty years, the United States taxpayer has mizing the values and ideals of everyday HON. BART STUPAK transferred to—some might say ‘‘bribed’’— Americans, Paul Harvey was a master of his Israel and Egypt more well over $100 billion craft and a pioneer in the format of broadcast OF MICHIGAN as a payoff for their leaders’ signature on the radio that many Americans continue to rely on. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES treaty. Particularly in this time of economic Paul Harvey, Good Day. Monday, March 30, 2009 hardship, where so many Americans are out Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, this legislation of work and facing great financial challenges, f I hardly believe we should be celebrating that does one simple thing, Mr. Speaker—it re- OMNIBUS PUBLIC LAND which increases the strain on taxpayers. I be- quires health insurance companies to be up- MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2009 front and honest with their policy holders when lieve we should cease all foreign aid to all they place limitations and restrictions on bene- countries, as it is a counterproductive and un- fits prior to selling them an insurance policy. constitutional transfer of wealth from U.S. tax- SPEECH OF Currently, the way insurance regulations are payers to governments overseas. set, many Americans are unaware that their I do believe we should, where possible and HON. EARL BLUMENAUER health insurance may not cover injuries result- without meddling, encourage nations and re- OF OREGON ing from certain recreational activities because gions at war or in conflict to work toward IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their policy is unclear or very broad. peace. But I also believe we should lead by This lack of clarity has created a confusing example: that we should demonstrate by our Wednesday, March 25, 2009 situation for individuals that may ride motor- actions the benefits of friendly relations and Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, I am cycles, horses, snowmobiles, or participate in trade with all nations which seek the same. I pleased to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Omnibus Public other recreational activities. strongly oppose the idea that we should bribe Land Management Act of 2009. This bill will While millions of Americans enjoy these ac- the rest of the world to do what we demand. designate more than 2 million acres of wilder- tivities safely every year, when an individual is Therefore, while I celebrate the achievement ness in nine states, including 127,000 acres injured, they often find that their insurance will of peace between Egypt and Israel, I do not on Mt. Hood and in the Columbia River Gorge. not cover their medical expenses. believe this ‘‘model’’ to be productive or in the It also includes wilderness protection for other H.R. 1253 would require that any limitations best interests of the United States. I urge my Oregon treasures in the Cascade Siskiyou, and restrictions on insurance benefits be ex- colleagues to reject this resolution. Oregon Badlands, Spring Basin, and Copper plicit and clear. Insurance companies would f Salmon areas. be required to make available to participants HONORING PAUL HARVEY It is worth noting that in addition to wilder- and beneficiaries in an easily understandable ness on Mt. Hood, the legislation contains manner a description of the limitations and re- SPEECH OF nearly 80 miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers, in- strictions included in the policy. cluding stretches of Fish Creek, which con- By passing this straightforward legislation, HON. MIKE PENCE tains crucial habitat for endangered fish, the we will protect our constituents that ride mo- OF INDIANA East Fork of the Hood River, where wildlife torcycles, horses, snowmobiles, or participate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES habitat and low impact recreation opportunities in other recreational activities from being Monday, March 30, 2009 abound, and Fifteen Mile Creek, another crit- caught by surprise when they thought that Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I would like ical area for fish and wildlife, recreation, and their policy covered any possible injuries from to honor a man whose iconic voice forever scenic beauty. The bill designates 34,000 their accident. changed broadcast radio and to whom our Na- acres of new National Recreation Areas in the I encourage all of my colleagues to vote in tion will be forever indebted. Mt. Hood National Forest and creates a long support of this legislation. As a high school student, Paul Harvey term transportation plan to address the chal- I want to thank Congressman BURGESS for began his storied career in his hometown of lenges of getting to and from the mountain. It his work on this legislation as well as Chair- Tulsa, Oklahoma. Spending time to help clean also directs the Forest Service to participate in man WAXMAN, DINGELL and BARTON. the studios of KVOO, Paul was eventually three land conveyances. These exchanges will f given the opportunity to fill-in on the air. It provide additional protection for the North side quickly became clear that Paul Harvey was a of Mt. Hood, the Pacific Crest Trail, and a par- RECOGNIZING 30TH ANNIVERSARY gifted broadcaster as he was soon promoted OF EGYPT-ISRAEL PEACE TREATY cel of land that is critical to the community in to become the station’s program director. Clackamas County. After spending time covering World War II SPEECH OF and serving in the United States Army Air In 2003, I worked with other members of the HON. RON PAUL Corps, Paul Harvey moved to where Oregon delegation to hold a Mt. Hood Summit at Timberline Lodge, inviting local stake- OF he began broadcasting for ABC. He quickly holders to share their vision for the challenges IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES became a fixture on Chicago’s airwaves and on April 1, 1951, ‘Paul Harvey News and and opportunities facing the Mt. Hood National Monday, March 30, 2009 Comment’ debuted. Eventually gathering an Forest. Over the past six years a committed Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in reluctant audience that spanned 1,200 stations and well group of citizens, organizations, Native Ameri- opposition to this resolution. I do so not be- over 25 million people, Paul Harvey was often cans, local, state and federal jurisdictions, and cause I oppose our recognizing peace as pref- the ‘‘largest one-man network in the world.’’ private interests have spent countless hours erable to, and more productive than, war. On Madam Speaker, the list of awards and hon- negotiating a long term stewardship and pro- the contrary, too seldom do we celebrate and ors to the credit of Paul Harvey is long and tection plan for Mt. Hood’s forests and rivers. encourage the end of violence and warfare on distinguished. His election to the National As- Oregonians have worked tirelessly and wait- this Floor so I welcome any such endorsement sociation of Broadcasters ed years to have these treasured natural of peace in international relations. However, I reflects a career that spanned more than 70 areas protected. I am extremely pleased that cannot agree with the final ‘‘resolved’’ clause years. In October 2005, Paul Harvey was the hard work of so many committed local of this resolution, which states that: awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, stakeholders is coming to fruition, and I hope . . . the House of Representatives calls for our nation’s most prestigious civilian decora- that we pass this bill today and send it swiftly recognition of the peace treaty between tion. to President Obama for his signature.

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