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E196 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 4, 2009 House in Indianapolis and throughout the ess clause of the Fifth Amendment, which trak. Amtrak is the main provider of all intercity state. concurrently prohibits the federal government passenger rail service in the United States Last year, Bill and his colleagues at The from depriving any person of life; and (4) Arti- and it is a key component of the American Times took the lead on establishing the One cle 1, Section 8, which gives Congress the economy. Region: One Vision concept with the goal of power to make laws necessary and proper to Amtrak is a safe, energy efficient transpor- uniting local leaders to advance all of North- enforce all powers in the Constitution. tation alternative that moves thousands of west Indiana as one community. In the past, The Supreme Court, in refusing to deter- people and tons of cargo every day. It also Northwest Indiana has been plagued by a lim- mine when human life begins and therefore employs thousands of Americans across the iting provincialism that has inhibited our area’s finding nothing to indicate that the unborn are country. What started as a proposal for a min- growth and potential. Under the One Region: persons protected by the Fourteenth Amend- imum of $5 billion in funding has already been One Vision concept, Bill and his colleagues ment, has left to Congress the responsibility of reduced to $1.1 billion in the base bill. Further have already brought local leaders together protecting the unprotected. The Court con- cuts are unacceptable; they would prevent the from across the area to start collaborating on ceded that, ‘‘If the suggestion of personhood development of intercity passenger rail in com- projects that will make Northwest Indiana a is established, the appellants’ case, of course, munities such as the Quad Cities in my home better place for everybody to live. collapses, for the fetus’ right to life would then state of Illinois. We are fighting to re-establish Finally, any praise for Bill would be incom- be guaranteed specifically by the Amend- the Quad Cities to Chicago route which would plete without mention of his business instincts ment.’’ help commuters with their work-day travel and and acumen. With the print media industry Throughout my military service, I took great make the Quad Cities more desirable for new struggling nationwide, and with the economic pride in knowing that I was protecting all businesses and economic development. Addi- downturn exacerbating the industry’s prob- Americans. From those who have lived many tionally, the Quad Cities is the only community lems, The Times continues to thrive under years, to those just conceived. I do not believe of its size in the entire country that does not Bill’s direction. Last March, Editor and Pub- my responsibility to protect the lives of Ameri- have a four-year institution of higher edu- lisher Magazine bestowed upon The Times cans ended when I returned home from Iraq cation. Amtrak service would expedite plans the distinction of fastest growing English-lan- and Afghanistan. I view service in this great already underway to establish the tech and guage daily newspaper in the United States. House as an opportunity to continue protecting engineering branch of Western Illinois Univer- By the most recent published reports, that those who need protecting. I ask Members of sity in Moline, which is why I offered an growth has continued. this House to listen closely to their conscience amendment to add $500 million for capital as- Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my col- and pass this legislation so that every unborn sistance for intercity passenger rail service. leagues join me in honoring Bill Nangle, who child will be legally recognized and afforded In addition to the benefits Amtrak provides has worked tirelessly to maintain a vibrant and the same protection all other Americans enjoy. my own community, it also impacts the entire free press and has used his influence to posi- For those who have supported this legisla- nation. For every $1 billion invested in trans- tively enhance the lives of the people he tion in the past, I wanted to bring your atten- portation infrastructure, over 40,000 jobs are serves. Bill is an unparalleled leader who de- tion to a new provision holding women harm- created and $6.2 billion in economic activity is serves our recognition. less if they do proceed with an abortion. It is generated. Federal funding for Amtrak and f important to recognize that the purpose of this passenger rail would boost the economy and bill is to protect the life of the unborn child, not create jobs all across America. INTRODUCTION OF THE RIGHT TO put women in jail. Unfortunately, some sup- It is time to invest in America’s future. I urge LIFE ACT porters of this legislation have been accused my colleagues to vote no on this amendment of sponsoring legislation that incarcerates and to preserve the transportation and energy HON. DUNCAN HUNTER women for utilizing contraception. As a result, future of America’s cities. OF CALIFORNIA I wanted nothing to detract from our purpose f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of protecting the unborn. While I hope that this DEATH IN CUSTODY REPORTING Wednesday, February 4, 2009 does not reduce the enormity of their action, I will not allow such an important issue to be- ACT OF 2009 Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, as the fa- come sidetracked by those who wish to SPEECH OF ther of three, I feel it is my duty to fight for the change the debate. rights of our most innocent—the unborn. That Technically, the Right to Life Act establishes HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE is why, today, it is my honor to introduce the and recognizes the personhood of an unborn OF TEXAS Right to Life Act. This bill accomplishes the child at the moment of conception. The reality IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES simple, yet important goal, of protecting all un- is it does so much more. It gives the unborn Tuesday, February 3, 2009 born children from the moment of conception. the chance to experience life, to realize their While it is the fundamental and primary duty hopes and dreams, to make a difference. I Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam of the federal government to protect and de- hope my colleagues will support me in this im- Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 738 ‘‘Deaths fend the rights of all its citizens, America’s un- portant effort. in Custody Reporting Act of 2009.’’ born have continually been harmed by f The purpose of this bill is to encourage Congress’s inaction to establish their constitu- States to report to the Attorney General cer- tional right to life. Due to both the United AMERICAN RECOVERY AND tain information regarding the deaths of indi- States Supreme Court’s decision in the 1973 REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 viduals in the custody of law enforcement landmark case of Roe v. Wade and agencies. I urge my colleagues to support this SPEECH OF Congress’s failure to establish personhood legislation. thereafter, over 1.3 million babies have had HON. PHIL HARE Each year a small number of people die their life taken from them prematurely. Since OF ILLINOIS suddenly while restrained. Most of these abortions became legal in 1973, over 40 mil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deaths are associated with individuals who lion babies have had their life unjustly taken Wednesday, January 28, 2009 were restrained while being taken into custody from them, an entire generation of who will during a violent police encounter. Other cases never experience the joys and promise of The House in Committee of the Whole of sudden restraint death involve individuals in being an American. House on the State of the Union had under detention or residential treatment programs consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making sup- It is now time for Congress to stop this trag- plemental appropriations for job preserva- who were restrained during violent encounters edy and recognize the life in every unborn tion and creation, infrastructure investment, while also under the influence of psychiatric child. Congress needs to effectively overturn energy efficiency and science, assistance to medications. Roe v Wade by enforcing four important provi- the unemployed, and State and local fiscal Madam Speaker, no one is certain how sions in the Constitution: (1) The due process stabilization, for fiscal year ending Sep- many restraint related sudden deaths occur clause (Sec. 1) of the Fourteenth Amendment, tember 30, 2009, and for other purposes: each year. Identifying the exact cause of which prohibits states from depriving any per- Mr. HARE. Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong death is the biggest problem. The number of son of life; (2) Sec. 5 of the Fourteenth opposition to the amendment submitted by my estimated deaths is in question but may range Amendment, which gives Congress the power colleague from Arizona, Mr. FLAKE. between 50 and 125 per year. Some esti- to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the pro- The amendment would slash funding for an mates are higher. Sudden death after individ- visions of this amendment; (3) The due proc- essential service to the American people, Am- uals were taken into police custody has been VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:42 Feb 05, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K04FE8.019 E04FEPT1 jbell on PROD1PC69 with REMARKS February 4, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E197 reported for several decades; however this ica, Troop 280, and in earning the most pres- ican Renewable Energy Act that I am intro- piece of legislation provides the first uniform tigious award of Eagle Scout.