H14088 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 4, 2007 Above all, he was passionately com- Iran is aggressively pursuing a nuclear ernor Rod R. Blagojevich informing him that mitted to protecting and improving the weapons program, we now find that as I am resigning my position as the United lives of Americans, all Americans, both with , this was not true. States Representative for the 14th District of born and the unborn. He was an effec- But, differently from what happened effective 10:59 p.m. CST, November 26th, 2007. tive pro-life advocate, through prohib- with Iraq, this time those professional, Madam Speaker, it has been a high honor iting Federal funding of abortions with courageous civil servants in our na- to serve in the House of Representatives for the and his advocacy tional intelligence agencies stood up to almost 21 years. I am grateful to the people for the ban on partial-birth abortions. intimidation from the White House and of Illinois for giving me that honor. Conservative estimates indicate that spoke the truth objectively and de- Let me also thank you, Madam Speaker, there are about 2 million Americans tailed it with facts. We’re very proud of for the many courtesies you have afforded to alive today as a direct result of his them. me as a former Speaker during the past year and I wish you and all my colleagues God’s work. All the more reason why we should blessing as you continue in your service. Henry Hyde leaves behind a legacy not yield to the President’s threats to I am sincerely, that inspires and challenges those of us furlough over 200,000 civilian employees J. , who remain behind today. and contractors just before Christmas Member of Congress. My deepest condolences and sym- unless the Congress approves another Enc: Letter to Governor Rod R. pathy to his family, and may God bless $50 billion in war spending. Blagojevich. Henry Hyde. Mr. Speaker, we need to stick to our CONGRESS OF THE , guns. We’ve approved $459 billion in de- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, f Washington, DC, November 26, 2007. fense spending. That’s enough. IN RECOGNITION OF TIM Hon. ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH, CULBERTSON f Governor, State of Illinois, Springfield, IL. (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given SOUND POLICY FOR AMERICA’S DEAR GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH: I am hereby permission to address the House for 1 ENERGY NEEDS, NOT HOLLOW resigning my position as the United States minute.) PROMISES Representative for the 14th District of Illi- Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to (Mr. BOUSTANY asked and was nois effective 10:59 p.m. CST, November 26, take a moment today to recognize Tim 2007. given permission to address the House I have chosen this date because I have been Culbertson and all the members of the for 1 minute and to revise and extend Cheviot-Western Hills Chapter of the advised that it allows you sufficient time to his remarks.) call a special primary to select candidates to Military Order of the Purple Heart, Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, when run to fill my unexpired term on February 5, Chapter 3620. it comes to a national energy policy, 2008, an already established primary day. The primary mission of the Military here we go again. This will minimize inconvenience to the vot- Order of the Purple Heart is to foster In January, the Democratic leader- ers and expense to the counties in the 14th an environment of goodwill and cama- ship promised to work across party Congressional District. raderie among wounded combat vet- Serving the people of the 14th District of lines to come up with a sound, com- Illinois in the United States House of Rep- erans, to promote patriotism, and to prehensive energy bill that would ad- provide service to all veterans and resentatives has been a high honor that I dress Americans’ anxieties about dra- will long cherish. their families. matically high gas prices and esca- I am sincerely, Tim Culbertson, a Vietnam veteran lating home heating costs. J. DENNIS HASTERT, and Purple Heart recipient himself, has However, the Democratic energy pro- Member of Congress. spent decades advocating on behalf of posals have lacked any substance to f his fellow veterans, and his service outline a blueprint for increasing our with the Military Order of the Purple ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER domestic supply. PRO TEMPORE Heart makes him a great asset to our Make no mistake: we must boost our whole community. domestic energy supply. The American The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under In 2000, Mr. Culbertson was instru- people want stable prices at the pump, clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair an- mental in the establishment of Chapter and we can begin to address these prob- nounces to the House that, in light of 3620, and his dedication and patriotism lems; but we in Congress must make the resignation of the gentleman from were recognized earlier this year at the reasoned energy policy. Illinois (Mr. HASTERT), the whole num- annual National Purple Heart Conven- By promoting a level playing field for ber of the House is 432. tion, where he was named the top technologies, diversifying energy sup- f Americanism Officer in the United plies, and increasing our domestic op- RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS OF States, an honor he truly deserves. portunities, we can harness our inge- THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII’S The sense of spirit, patriotism and nuity and natural resources to relieve UNDEFEATED FOOTBALL TEAM generosity exhibited by the members of our current difficulties. (Ms. HIRONO asked and was given Chapter 3620 reflect the dedication, en- The American people expect more permission to address the House for 1 thusiasm and commitment of their from Congress. We must increase our minute.) Americanism Officer, Tim Culbertson. supply without overburdening energy Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise It gives me great pleasure to recognize producers with unwieldy bureaucracy. today to pay tribute to the University Tim for his accomplishments, and I Let’s work together to help the Amer- of Hawaii, my alma mater, and to con- congratulate him on receiving this na- ican people and provide some relief to gratulate its football team for an tional award, and I thank him for his the anxiety they face this winter. contributions to all the veterans of the undefeated season. Coach June Jones First District of Ohio. f and the entire team deserve recogni- f RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE tion for all that they have accom- OF REPRESENTATIVES plished this season. Their perfect LET’S STICK TO OUR GUNS record of 12 wins and no losses is the (Mr. MORAN of Virginia asked and The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- best in the school’s history, and they was given permission to address the fore the House the following resigna- are the champions of the Western Ath- House for 1 minute and to revise and tion from the House of Representa- letic Conference. UH is the only un- extend his remarks.) tives: beaten team in the Nation; and, as a Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Well, what CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, result, the Warriors have qualified for do you know, Mr. Speaker. After HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, a BCS bowl game. The team has been months of drum beat urging that we Washington, DC, November 26, 2007. led by star quarterback Colt Brennan, Hon. NANCY PELOSI, take a more aggressive posture toward Speaker, House of Representatives, who is my candidate for the Heisman Iran, mention by the President of a po- Washington, DC. Trophy. tential World War III, the assumptions, DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: This is to inform I’m holding footballs signed by Coach the assertions by the White House that you that I have sent a letter to Illinois Gov- June Jones and Colt Brennan, and I

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