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Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2004 No. 80 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. Mr. GREEN of Texas led the Pledge ald Reagan. His decisive leadership The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. of Allegiance as follows: during the twilight years of the Cold Coughlin, offered the following prayer: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the War indeed made him a beacon of hope Throw open the great doors. Let the United States of America, and to the Repub- for freedom-loving people throughout standard bearers raise their flags. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the world. Mount the steps of this city built indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Our thoughts and prayers and our around the Hill, for he comes. f love go out to Mrs. Reagan and the en- Prepare the Rotunda. Command the tire family. Because of Ronald Reagan MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE military to stand at attention. Let the our Nation is stronger and our future is people of the Nation and the world A message from the Senate by Mr. more free. Here we honor him and are gather, for he comes. Monahan, one of its clerks, announced continually working toward the Human mortality and dignity is that the Senate has passed a concur- dreamed-of-day he spoke of when no framed for us at this moment, Lord, as rent resolution of the following title in one wields a sword and no one drags a a great man awakens from his sleep which the concurrence of the House is chain. and enters Your new day. requested: f May both Chambers and all parties, S. Con. Res. 116. Concurrent resolution pro- TEXAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD rich and poor alike, with all our great- viding for a conditional adjournment or re- 147TH FIGHTER WING DINING-OUT ness and all our frail diversity, prepare cess of the Senate and the House of Rep- ourselves to welcome the 40th Presi- resentatives. (Mr. GREEN of Texas asked and was dent of the United States. Echoes of f given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend Psalm 24 resound within us, O Lord, as RONALD W. REAGAN we receive today the body of Ronald his remarks.) Wilson Reagan. (Mr. FOLEY asked and was given per- Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I As he rests in our midst, may the mission to address the House for 1 rise today to thank the men and memory of his warm smile melt our minute and to revise and extend his re- women of the 147th Fighter Wing of the differences with candor and humor. marks.) Texas Air National Guard, the Ace-in- May the openness of his faith in an op- Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I come to the-Hole Texans, for inviting me to timistic tomorrow become promise for the floor as my colleagues have before speak at their annual Dining Out re- us all. May the cold walls of indiffer- me saddened by the death of one of our cently in Houston. ence and superiority crumble before Nation’s greatest leaders and humbled The 147th Fighter Wing is based at our eyes. Be with us, Lord, as he sheds by the far-reaching impact his life has Ellington Field in Houston, Texas. the ‘‘surly bonds of Earth’’ and we pre- had on millions of people throughout Every day the 147th continues to guard pare President Ronald Reagan and our- the world. He was a great man and a the skies over Houston and our Nation selves to touch Your face, O God. gentle spirit. Optimistic, cheerful in and protect the millions of residents in Amen. service and buoyed by the confidence southeast Texas from drug traffickers, that comes with unwavering convic- f terrorists, and other airborne threats. tion, President Reagan reignited the They are on call 24/7 and keep guard THE JOURNAL feeling of promise for this country. over the fourth largest city in the The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Ronald Reagan is the reason I be- United States and the vital energy in- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- came a Republican. And for many frastructure that powers our Nation. ceedings and announces to the House Democrats, he was the pathway to the They also perform an essential readi- his approval thereof. Republican Party. He reminded us all ness mission by training many of our Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- that government cannot replace indi- Nation’s pilots as they prepare to pro- nal stands approved. vidual empowerment and told us in 1995 tect our national interest overseas. f that every dollar the Federal Govern- Houston is fortunate to have such a ment does not take from us, every deci- committed and patriotic group of men PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE sion it does not make for us will make and women living and working in our The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman our economy stronger, our lives more community. from Texas (Mr. GREEN) come forward abundant, and our future more free. In addition to giving me the chance and lead the House in the Pledge of Al- We join together with people across to meet many of the individuals of the legiance. the globe in mourning the loss of Ron- 147th Fighter Wing, it was also an

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VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000001 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.000 H09PT1 H3824 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 honor to meet and be joined at the din- course of the 20th century, and his un- Department of Agriculture will work ner by Lieutenant General Wayne D. bridled optimism helped restore Amer- with the experts and our industry to Marty, the Adjutant General for the ica’s faith in itself. protect both the environment and the State of Texas at the dinner. Today we also remember Ronald vital commerce in nursery products. I would like to thank the 147th and Reagan for his leadership and for his There is no reason that we cannot do their wing commander, Colonel unwavering vision that Americans re- right by the environment and do it in a McNeely, for their hospitality. I was main for all a land of hope, promise, way that promotes proper treatment of impressed with the fun these men and and opportunity. this dangerous disease but avoids doing women can have as a team. f more harm than we do good. They gave me this T-shirt to wear HOW ONE MAN REMEMBERS f that shows the F–16 that these Texans REAGAN in the 147th fly when protecting their REMEMBERING THE GIPPER community and our Nation. The Ace- (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina In-the-Hole 147th Texans. mission to address the House for 1 asked and was given permission to ad- f minute and to revise and extend his re- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- marks.) HONORING MARCELLE WILDER vise and extend his remarks.) Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, a few years Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was ago I had the privilege of visiting with Speaker, the world is grieving this given permission to address the House Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet dis- week over the loss of a true American for 1 minute and to revise and extend sident who is now an Israeli cabinet hero, President Ronald Wilson Reagan. her remarks.) minister. I asked him what his reaction Ronald Reagan defined the honor and Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, was, as he was in the Soviet Gulag at dignity of the office of the Presidency, when I was elected to the Tennessee that time, to the ‘‘Evil Empire’’ and he lifted the spirits of a Nation State senate, one of the first lessons speech. Here is his reaction as ex- with his hope and joyfulness that that I learned was that the senate in pressed in a recent quotation: sprang from an abiding faith in God Tennessee is a family. This week we ‘‘In 1983 I was confined to an 8 by 10 and a deeply held belief in the Amer- have lost a member of that family. Ms. foot prison cell on the border of Sibe- ican dream. Marcelle Ann Morton Wilder left us ria. My Soviet jailers gave me the President Reagan entered office dur- this week at the age of 83 after a life- privilege of reading the latest copy of ing a time of doubt and despair and time of dedication to her Lord, her Pravda. Splashed across the front page malaise with the economy sputtering State, and her husband, my former col- was a condemnation of President Ron- and a looming Cold War that threat- league in the Tennessee senate, Lieu- ald Reagan for having the temerity to ened our families. Yet he brought his tenant Governor and Speaker of the call the Soviet Union an ‘evil empire.’ conservative principles of individual State senate, John Wilder. Tapping on walls and talking through freedom, limited government, personal Ms. Wilder is an example of a life toilets, word of Reagan’s ‘provocation’ responsibility, and peace through well lived, a life of grace and dignity. quickly spread throughout the prison. strength. And her 63 years of marriage to Gov- We dissidents were ecstatic. Finally, President Reagan led a successful ernor Wilder can only be described as a the leader of the Free World had spo- revolution to promote tax cuts, recog- match made in heaven. He will miss his ken the truth, a truth that burned in- nizing taxes are the people’s own Ms. Marcelle. We will all miss her, and side the heart of each and every one of money. He achieved victory in the Cold our thoughts and prayers are with the us. War, expanding democracy worldwide. Wilder family. ‘‘At the time, I never imagined that And he realigned America’s political f 3 years later I would be in the White process with an open door especially House telling the story to the Presi- REMEMBERING PRESIDENT for young people. dent. When he summoned some of his RONALD REAGAN His legacy lives on today as America staff to hear what I said, I understood unites to fight the war on terror liber- (Ms. BERKLEY asked and was given that there had been much criticism of ating millions from tyranny to protect permission to address the House for 1 Reagan’s decision to cast the struggle American families as our economy is minute and to revise and extend her re- between superpowers as a battle be- booming through tax relief. marks.) tween good and evil. Well, Reagan was May God bless the Reagan family. Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise right and his critics were wrong.’’ May God bless our troops. And may today to express my sincere condo- There is no doubt that Natan God continue to bless America. lences to former first lady Nancy Sharansky speaks for millions of peo- Reagan and the entire Reagan family. ple who today are free. A great Presi- f And I join our Nation in expressing dent, with a great legacy, Ronald Wil- b 1015 profound sorrow at the loss of our 40th son Reagan. TRIBUTE TO FORMER PRESIDENT President. f Ronald Reagan had a special place in RONALD W. REAGAN the hearts of Nevadans. Long before he DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S (Mr. HEFLEY asked and was given came to the White House, Ronald DRACONIAN EMERGENCY ORDER permission to address the House for 1 Reagan in a another life headlined on (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was minute and to revise and extend his re- the Las Vegas Strip as an entertainer given permission to address the House marks.) in the early 1950s. Later as Governor of for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise California, he worked with his counter- his remarks.) today, as so many others have, to pay part from Nevada, former U.S. Senator Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I tribute to one of our Nation’s finest and Governor Paul Laxalt, to address find it somewhat ironic after the fum- sons and political leaders. Former environmental threats to Lake Tahoe. bling underreaction to mad cow disease President Ronald Reagan is worthy of While in the White House, Ronald that the United States Department of respect and admiration both as a man Reagan would often turn to his old Agriculture is considering a Draconian and world leader, and his passing this friend from Nevada, Senator Laxalt, emergency order for all Oregon nurs- weekend leaves each of us with a sense who was one of his closest advisers dur- eries in order to deal with an infection of loss and sadness. ing his time in our Nation’s Capital. of sudden oak disease on one nursery. His lasting mark on American poli- Ronald Reagan served our Nation The State Department of Agriculture tics is unquestionable. At a time when with honor and distinction. He will has already appropriately quarantined it was fashionable to declare one’s po- long be remembered for his warm wit, the nursery. But before we create a litical moderation, Reagan fearlessly his quiet strength, and ability to in- regulatory nightmare for hundreds of changed the face of American politics spire through his words and his deeds. small businesses and a huge regulatory by standing up and boldly declaring His actions as President reshaped the roadblock, I would hope that the U.S. himself to be a conservative. He fought

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000002 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.024 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3825 for principles and causes that, before set into motion the process of an in- in showing us that you can have strong his Presidency, were considered heresy. terim and permanent democracy in views on important issues, but still Balanced budgets, tax cuts, smaller Iraq. treat opponents with kindness, com- government, and a robust national de- Make no mistake about it, Mr. passion and even good humor. fense were the hallmarks of his ide- Speaker, international approval of the We are all better people, Mr. Speak- ology, and he never shied away from progress of freedom in Iraq is a victory er, because of the life and example of articulating and fighting for those for this President and, I would add, a President Ronald Reagan. views. fitting tribute to the President in f He proudly became the father of po- whose memory we will gather later PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN WAS litical conservatism and made it pos- today. LIVING PROOF THAT IDEAS WIN sible for people like me to become a f BATTLES Member of Congress. In the late 1970s PAYING TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT and early 1980s, those who espoused (Mr. EHLERS asked and was given RONALD WILSON REAGAN conservative political views had few permission to address the House for 1 outlets from which to share their phi- (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given minute and to revise and extend his re- losophies, but Reagan ushered in an era permission to address the House for 1 marks.) Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, for many of conservatism whose tide has yet to minute and to revise and extend his re- years I have heard comments about the wane. The makeup of today’s political marks.) power of ideas. I learned as a youngster world is due, in large part, to the leg- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise that the pen is mightier than the sword acy of Ronald Reagan. this morning with so many of my and that there is nothing so powerful f friends to pay tribute to the 40th Presi- dent of the United States, Ronald Wil- as an idea whose time has come. Presi- PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH son Reagan, and to extend my condo- dent Ronald Reagan demonstrated that (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given lences to his wife Nancy and to his these and similar statements, are true. permission to address the House for 1 family. He was living proof that ideas win bat- minute and to revise and extend his re- President Reagan will always be re- tles. He was not regarded as an intellec- marks.) membered as the architect of policies tual, but yet he understood the impor- Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, what that ended the Cold War, peace through tance of the basic, simple ideas that distinguished President Reagan among strength. He more than anyone else this country is founded upon, the ideas American Presidents in the last cen- was directly responsible for giving us of peace and freedom, freedom to wor- tury? Where many Chief Executives the possibility of a world that could ship, freedom to speak, freedom of the saw gray and moral relativism on the live in peace. He ended the Cold War. press, but he also went beyond that. He He ended the threat of hostilities be- international landscape, he saw good recognized that these are not ends in tween the United States and Russia, and evil, right and wrong. themselves, but these are means to an What relationship should we in the and he brought an end to the Soviet end, and freedom to worship is mean- United States have with the Soviet domination in Eastern Europe. ingless unless you use it to worship. He unleashed the power of the Amer- Union, a tyranny that trampled free- Freedom of the press is meaningless ican economy. Yes, it cost money to dom, starved its people, imprisoned unless you use it to print ideas that are defeat the Soviet Union. It cost money dissidents, choked its economy and for the betterment of the Nation. wrapped its tentacles around its neigh- to defeat Soviet tyranny, but in the Simple ideas, valiantly fought for. bors? Do we engage them? Do we fight long run, was it worth it? You bet it With grace, charm and a twinkle in his them in one corner of the world while was, for this generation and for the eye, he succeeded where others had doing business with them in the other? generations to come. failed. He inspired a troubled Nation. Can we coexist under the constant f He brought us together. He conquered threat of mutual destruction and end- PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN WAS the symbolic Iron Curtain and brought less arms races? Do we practice de- AN INSPIRATION it down, along with the very real Ber- tente, containment? lin Wall. He led to nuclear disar- (Mr. DUNCAN asked and was given Ronald Reagan was the President mament, the greatest threat to human- permission to address the House for 1 who said, Americans cannot live like ity during his tenure. this, and I do not think the world’s minute and to revise and extend his re- I rise today to thank President other citizens should. The day he stood marks.) Reagan for what he did for this coun- Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, President at the Berlin Wall and defiantly chal- try, for the ideas he fought for and the Ronald Reagan was an inspiration to lenged the Soviet tyranny with the un- transformation he made in the culture me and millions of others throughout forgettable words, Mr. Gorbachev, tear and the attitudes of this Nation. down this wall, was the beginning of the U.S. and even all over the world. f the end of the Cold War. God bless He saw the American dream come true President Reagan. in his life, rising from humble begin- RONALD REAGAN DEFINED THE f nings and achieving great, great suc- AMERICAN DREAM cess in almost every way. (Mr. SHUSTER asked and was given PROGRESS IN THE FREEDOM OF He will certainly go down in history permission to address the House for 1 IRAQ as one of our greatest Presidents, but minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- his greatness may have been achieved marks.) mission to address the House for 1 in large part because, as one of his Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, we rise minute and to revise and extend his re- closest friends said a couple of days today with solemn hearts for the loss marks.) ago, he did not worry about how his- of an American hero, a man with an op- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, in the tory would view him. timistic vision of this country that was midst of our national loss, gain. In the It has been said his greatest legacy infectious. I stand as an individual who progress of freedom in Iraq, after will be leading us to victory in the Cold felt the energy of the Reagan era. months of sacrifice by U.S. and coali- War, but his domestic achievements As a 19-year-old in 1980, I attended tion forces, yesterday the United Na- were great, too, especially in lowering my first Republican convention where tions Security Council agreed unani- taxes and helping curb the greed of Ronald Reagan accepted the GOP nom- mously to a resolution outlining a free government. ination for President. My first vote for and democratic future for the people of I had the privilege of meeting Presi- President was for Ronald Reagan, and I Iraq. dent Reagan on many occasions, start- spent the beginning of adulthood under By a 15 to 0 vote, which included ing when he was Governor of Cali- the spirit of a man who defined the France, Germany and Russia, the fornia. He was always so kind to me American dream. United Nations agreed to declare a for- and to everyone, and possibly one of Today we stand in awe of a life of mal end to occupation on June 30 and his greatest attributes may have been passion and accomplishment. Ronald

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000003 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.005 H09PT1 H3826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 Reagan crumbled walls of oppression in the Capitol for the lying in state of the It is my pleasure to be able to Europe and rebuilt the American spir- remains of the late Honorable Ronald present this resolution honoring Presi- it. He was forever the gentleman Wilson Reagan, the fortieth President dent Ronald Reagan and providing the statesman, a man who thought that of the United States. opportunity for the Members of Con- politics, no matter how tough the bat- The Clerk read as follows: gress and for the public to view the tle with your opponent, should never H. CON. RES. 444 casket and to pay their respects to this leave scars. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the great man. It is the least we can do, In the end he bore no ill will to any- Senate concurring), That in recognition of the and I wish we could do more because he one, and in that mold he was the defi- long and distinguished service rendered to did a marvelous job of leading this Na- nition of a leader, a leader who inspired the Nation and the world by Ronald Wilson tion in a very troubled time. When we Reagan, the 40th President of the United confidence in those around him and States, the rotunda of the Capitol is author- had a broken economy and a dispirited who led by example. ized to be used for the lying in state of the people, he restored their spirits with He feared not an assassin’s bullet or remains of the late Honorable Ronald grace, charm and a twinkle in his eye political setback because he always Reagan from June 9 until June 11, 2004. The and eventually helped us prevail over looked to tomorrow, always believed Architect of the Capitol, under the direction the Soviet Union, which had threat- the best days of America were ahead of the Speaker of the House of Representa- ened us for decades with nuclear weap- beyond the horizon, and that he would tives and the President pro tempore of the ons. Senate, shall take all steps necessary for chart the course to take us to a better carrying out this event. The world is a far better place be- tomorrow. We stand here as a testa- cause of Ronald Reagan, what he did, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ment to that simple, yet powerful, and the leadership he provided, and it RADANOVICH). Pursuant to the rule, the truth. is my pleasure to present this resolu- gentleman from Michigan (Mr. EHLERS) tion and honor him in this way. f and the gentlewoman from California Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of EXPRESSING SORROW AND GRATI- (Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD) each will my time. TUDE TO THE REAGAN FAMILY control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. (Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I from Michigan (Mr. EHLERS). ida asked and was given permission to Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield might consume. address the House for 1 minute and to myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sorrow revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, this may seem like a that I join the distinguished chairman, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- routine resolution because we must or the appropriate person in his place, ida. Mr. Speaker, I am here to really pass these resolutions to allow the use in support of this legislation to author- just first express my sorrow and my of the rotunda of the Capitol for cer- ize use of the Capitol rotunda for this gratitude to the Reagan family. tain events, but frankly, this is a very very sad occasion. Through President Reagan’s opti- auspicious moment. b 1030 mism and courage and strength, he car- By statute, we have defined how ried this country from a state of what state funerals are to proceed in this There can be no more proper use of some people said was a state of malaise Nation’s Capital. We have very few of the rotunda, the center of the temple to further greatness. He understood them. I believe the last one was at the of our democracy, than to honor the and never apologized for his under- time of the death of President Lyndon late former President Ronald Reagan standing that the United States was a Johnson of Texas. It is a great honor to with a state funeral and lying in state. source of good around the world, a host an event such as this in the ro- With this observance, President source of freedom around the world. tunda, and today I rise to present a res- Reagan will take his proper place in I recall when he said his famous re- olution which will grant permission to the pantheon of American heroes who mark about the evil empire how all of have the body of President Ronald have lain in state in this temple, bene- the experts said he could not say that, Reagan rest in state in the rotunda of fiting their vast contributions to the that he was wrong, that they were not the Capitol so that the Members of fabric of our National political life. bad. Well, he was right, and he tried Congress and members of the public Although I did not have the honor to and fought hard and worked hard to may join in honoring him by viewing serve in the Congress during President spread freedom across the globe, to the casket. Reagan’s term, I greatly admired him strengthen the United States and, This is, as I said, a very auspicious as a statesman, and his skills as the therefore, also strengthen our allies to event, and fortunately, we do not have Great Communicator, and am grateful spread freedom. to do this often. But it inspires in us, for everything he did for our country. He succeeded by tearing down the again, respect for the ideals of our Na- Mr. Speaker, it is especially fitting Berlin Wall, by tearing down the evil tion and for the things that we do and that Congress and the Nation pay their empire, by spreading freedom to mil- that we believe in. respects to our 40th President in this lions of people around the globe. When President Reagan’s body will temple because several memorable Mr. Speaker, I am here again in awe arrive, the casket will be placed on a events of his 8 years in office took of the life of President Ronald Reagan, caisson, according to tradition and law, place here. Of course, he delivered all his achievements, his success in and that horse-drawn procession will of his State of the Union messages spreading freedom, his success in mak- proceed from near the White House to right here in this Chamber, including ing this country what it is today. The the Capitol. It will be followed by a the one in which he dropped several greatness that we have achieved today, black, riderless horse, indicating a fall- pounds of paper onto the rostrum and in great part, is due to the optimism, en leader. The boots on that horse will urged Congress not to send him any the greatness, the spirit of Ronald be placed in the stirrups backwards, in- more massive, catch-all spending bills. Reagan. We can never thank him dicating the fallen leader reviewing the In 1985, President Reagan returned enough. troops behind him. When that arrives from a Geneva summit meeting with f at the Capitol, with great pomp and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, flew circumstance, an honor guard will directly from Andrews Air Force Base AUTHORIZING USE OF ROTUNDA present the casket and the body and to the Capitol by helicopter, and ad- OF CAPITOL FOR LYING IN carry them inside the Capitol, dis- dressed a joint session, reporting hope- STATE OF THE REMAINS OF THE playing the casket in the rotunda. ful progress on arms control and reas- LATE HONORABLE RONALD WIL- This evening we will have a memo- suring the Nation and the world. SON REAGAN, FORTIETH PRESI- rial ceremony, restricted to the Mem- Perhaps more relevant to the resolu- DENT OF THE UNITED STATES bers of Congress, in the Rotunda. Fol- tion before us, many Americans will re- Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I move to lowing that, the people of this Nation, call that the bitter cold of January 21, suspend the rules and agree to the con- anyone who wishes, may stand in line 1985, forced President Reagan’s second current resolution (H. Con. Res. 444) and view the casket and give their re- inaugural ceremony to come indoors authorizing the use of the rotunda of spects to our fallen President. and take place in the rotunda itself in

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000004 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.007 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3827 order to protect the multitudes attend- House Speaker Tip O’Neill, with whom Many of the shining moments of his ing and participating in the inaugura- he disagreed on many political issues, two Presidential terms took place tion, who would otherwise have been at exemplified an approach to politics and right here in this Chamber. None are great risk from the elements and frost- to governing which I greatly admire, more thrilling than that 1982 State of bite. and one that I wish others would emu- the Union that marked his triumphant Throughout his life and career, Presi- late. return shortly after he was shot by a dent Reagan was always considerate of In 1984, President Reagan won reelec- would-be Presidential assassin. others. And like others who have pre- tion, with nearly 59 percent of the pop- And some of his greatest challenges ceded him in the Nation’s highest of- ular vote, the electoral votes of 49 have close associations with this fice, Ronald Reagan hailed from a hum- States, and completed his two momen- Chamber as well. In his second term, ble background. Born in 1911 in Illinois, tous terms. By the time he left office after President Reagan had won Senate Reagan grew up in the town of Dixon, in 1989, he was, despite large budget passage of his request for aid to the was active in sports, drama, and stu- deficits and the Iran-contra scandal, freedom fighters in Nicaragua, the dent politics, all of which would serve one of our most beloved Presidents. challenge he faced was in this House. him well later. In 1932, the future The massive outpouring of grief seen The President asked permission to ad- President graduated from Eureka Col- across this country and the world since dress the House, but Speaker O’Neill lege with a degree in economics and so- his death on Saturday is abundant said no. I served then as legal counsel ciology. He embarked on a radio career proof of the esteem Americans hold for in the White House, and I was asked that eventually led him to Hollywood, their 40th President throughout every whether the Speaker of the House where he worked in the entertainment city, suburb, and hamlet in this land. could deny the President the oppor- industry for 2 decades, principally in Mr. Speaker, the state funeral and tunity to come and address the Con- motion pictures. the lying in state authorized in the ro- gress in the people’s House. And my an- He appeared in over 50 movies, in- tunda this week will be solemn state swer, swiftly delivered, was ‘‘abso- cluding one of my favorites, the 1940 occasions whose purpose is to provide lutely.’’ ‘‘Knute Rockne: All American.’’ In the the public with an opportunity to view President Reagan did not mind the film, Reagan portrayed the legendary the body and mourn the passing of a legal advice. He asked, ‘‘They all have Notre Dame athlete George Gipp, who head of state. Ceremony, history, and televisions, don’t they?’’ And he ad- set numerous football records during a protocol will permeate these rites. dressed the Nation from the Oval Of- Among them, it is worth noting, that 5-year career before succumbing in 1920 fice. As a result of that magnificent ad- when President Reagan’s body lies in to an infection that struck 20 years be- dress, intended for all of us here but state in the rotunda, his remains will fore the discovery of antibiotics. In the absorbed equally by the American peo- rest upon the historic catafalque con- movie’s climax, Reagan earned his life- ple, this Congress did the right thing structed for the funeral of our 16th long nickname when the dying Gipp and democracy did move forward in President, Abraham Lincoln, another asked Coach Rockne to urge his team- son of Illinois. All those who have lain Nicaragua. The Soviet Union was not mates to go out there and ‘‘win won for in state in the Capitol rotunda have able to establish a beachhead in our the Gipper.’’ For us football fans, espe- rested on the Lincoln catafalque, made own hemisphere. And whereas upon cially one who has a son who played of simple pine boards and draped in President Reagan’s assumption of of- football, the scene is priceless. My son black velvet. fice there were only 56 electoral democ- loved the movie, and he certainly loves It is fitting that this relic, built for racies in the world, today there are 117, football as well. And I have little doubt one who became, if not in life, one of and over 1 billion people now live in de- that today, for millions of Americans, the most cherished and beloved Presi- mocracies that otherwise would not. the legends of George Gipp and the dents, will now be used to support the When President Reagan took the man who portrayed him on film have body of our 40th President, a cherished oath of office here in this building, he become inextricably linked. and beloved successor to Lincoln. As a was facing west. The west front of the In the 1960s, when the Gipper became people, we are truly grateful for Presi- Capitol was the staging area for that active in politics, he generally sup- dent Reagan’s long service to our coun- inauguration. He was the first Presi- ported Republican candidates, includ- try and for the opportunity to honor dent to do so. He thought it was impor- ing Richard Nixon and Barry Gold- him and his memory in this way. tant to face west, because not only was water. Like Nixon and Goldwater, Mr. Speaker, I am honored to play a he a Westerner, not only was he a Cali- Reagan became known as an ardent role in these proceedings by managing fornian, but the history of our country anti-Communist. In 1966, he became a this resolution for the minority, in the moving westward signified the spirit of Republican candidate himself, winning absence of our ranking member. I hope frontier, the pioneer spirit, and entre- the first of two terms as Governor of that all my colleagues will join in pay- preneurship that President Reagan California. ing tribute to our 40th President by thought was the genius of America. Two years after leaving office in Sac- supporting this very important resolu- When his body is placed in the ro- ramento, Governor Reagan challenged tion. tunda later today, it will come to the President Gerald Ford for the GOP Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Capitol up those same steps on the nomination for the Presidency, and my time. west front and all of us will be looking nearly won it. In 1980, he won both the Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, it is my west to his beloved State of California Republican Presidential nomination pleasure to yield such time as he may thinking about what President Reagan and the general election, where he re- consume to the gentleman from Cali- meant by that symbolism. ceived nearly 51 percent of the popular fornia (Mr. COX), a representative of So it is entirely appropriate that we vote and carried 45 States and 489 elec- the home State of President Reagan to pass this resolution we address now. I toral votes. offer some comments on this resolu- know that each of us will take personal Of course, we all recall that in 1981 tion. pride in recalling his contributions to an assassin nearly ended our new Presi- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I thank the our country, to our sense of patriotism dent’s life in a hail of gunshots here in gentleman for yielding me this time, as we observe the ceremonies in the ro- Washington. Fortunately, the would-be and it is entirely fitting that we pass tunda later today and as we have our assassin failed to achieve his demented this resolution authorizing the remains own personal moment to walk by that purpose, and the President went on to of President Reagan to lie in state in casket. survive not only gunshot wounds but the Nation’s Capitol. Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. also colon cancer. It was in this building that President Speaker, I yield myself such time as I The President also survived the Reagan took the oath of office in Janu- may consume. bruising political battles so common in ary 1981. Eight years later, he yielded As we heard of the death of our 40th this capital city. He did so simply by his authority as President and Com- President, Mr. Speaker, I could not refusing to take politics personally. mander in Chief in this building, in help but think of the friendship that I President Reagan’s ability to build and that quiet peaceful transfer of power had with his daughter who preceded maintain a lasting friendship with that is the hallmark of our democracy. him in death, Maureen Reagan. For 15

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000005 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.010 H09PT1 H3828 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 years, Maureen and I worked tirelessly might have been disappointed at the cancella- President Reagan was, and his memory is, for women’s issues internationally. tion of the outdoor inaugural and the accom- beloved in this town. He readily agreed with And for the respect that I had for her, panying parade, I am sure many parents of House Speaker Tip O’Neill’s admonition, at an and certainly did not know her father, high-school students scheduled to march in early meeting, that ‘‘after 6 o’clock, we’re all I will say to all of my colleagues to the festivities were relieved. In another friends.’’ President Reagan worked to make please pass this resolution. thoughtful gesture, the President paused dur- friends not only with Speaker O’Neill, with Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ing his inaugural address to note the passing whom he often disagreed on policy matters, of my time. of a Democratic Representative, Gillis Long of but with countless others in Congress and Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Louisiana, who had died hours before. around the country. The President’s willing- myself the balance of my time. Throughout his life and career, President ness to reach across the aisle and work in a Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to Reagan was always considerate of others. constructive way, refusing to take politics per- present this resolution. I have pointed Perhaps this attribute reflected the Midwestern sonally, was a hallmark of his approach to out the historical significance of it, values of his native Illinois, and the fact that governing. I wish others would follow his ex- and I urge the entire Congress to cast Ronald Reagan came from humble begin- ample in today’s poisonous political environ- a unanimous vote. It is the last time to nings. ment in this city. win one for the Gipper, and it is appro- Born in 1911 in Tampico, Illinois, Reagan’s In 1984, President Reagan handily won re- priate for us to express our apprecia- family soon moved to the town of Dixon, election with over 58% of the popular vote car- tion to a previous leader and President where he was active in swimming and other rying 49 states. By the day he left office in at the time of his death. sports, drama, and the student government at January 1989, he was, despite massive budg- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I the local high school. In 1932, the future et deficits and the Iran-Contra arms-for-hos- join with the distinguished gentleman from President graduated from Eureka College, with tages scandal, one of our most beloved presi- Michigan (Mr. EHLERS) and the distinguished a degree in economics and sociology. Popular dents. gentlewoman from California (Ms. MILLENDER- among his peers and clearly blessed with a Mr. Speaker, the solemn state occasion au- MCDONALD) in support of this motion to sus- radio announcer’s voice, after graduation thorized in this resolution will provide an offi- pend the rules and pass the resolution to au- Reagan embarked on a radio career. A jour- cial opportunity for the American people to thorize the use of the Capitol Rotunda to ney to Los Angeles to cover a sporting event mourn our former a head of state. This cere- honor President Reagan and I would urge all led to a Hollywood screen test, which in turn mony will be rich in history, and include the Members to do likewise. led to a contract at Warner Brothers studios. use of the Lincoln catafalque, originally built Mr. Speaker, this is a very sad occasion for Reagan made more than 50 movies, includ- for the state funeral of our 16th President in our country. Last Saturday, June 5, 2004, ing ‘‘Knute Rockne: All-American,’’ from which 1865. This observance will enable Americans, Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of he earned his lifelong nickname for playing the through the Congress and others able to at- the United States, departed this life, and now famous Notre Dame athlete George Gipp. In tend, to bid an official, fond farewell to Presi- belongs to the ages. the last reel of the film, legendary Notre Dame dent Reagan for his long career and many Since I was first elected to this House in football coach Knute Rockne inspired his 1928 contributions to the rich fabric of our nation. 1998, I did not have the privilege of serving team, who was losing a game to Army, by tell- I am honored to play a role in these pro- with President Reagan. But I certainly wish I ing them George Gipp’s dying remarks, which ceedings in my position as Ranking Minority had known him. President Reagan’s engaging were: Member of the Committee on House Adminis- smile, his reassured demeanor, and his Some time, Rock, when the team is up tration and to represent the many residents of boundless optimism about America, her peo- against it, when things are wrong and the Connecticut who revere President Reagan and ple and her future, were literally contagious. breaks are beating the boys, tell them to go his memory. In their behalf, and mine, I offer And the contagion surely did spread, Mr. in there with all they’ve got and win just one Mrs. Reagan and the entire Reagan family the Speaker. The overwhelming grief since Presi- for the Gipper. I don’t know where I’ll be condolences and the thanks of a grateful na- dent Reagan’s death reflects the American then, Rock, but I’ll know about it, and I’ll be tion for the President’s service. I would like to people’s respect for the man, and their grati- happy. close by joining our Committee on House Ad- tude for what he accomplished for present and Needless to say, the inspired Fighting Irish ministration’s Vice Chairman in urging our col- future generations. While he may now be went on to win the game despite their numer- leagues to pass this resolution and win one gone, he will never be forgotten. ous injuries and underdog status. Today, mil- last victory for the Gipper. Mr. Speaker, as the Congress and the na- lions remember Reagan as ‘‘the Gipper,’’ and Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- tion mourn our 40th President in the Capitol far fewer remember George Gipp. Reagan be- duce House Concurrent Resolution 444, to Rotunda, we might recall the many memorable came even better known in the 1950s by allow the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for moments that occurred under this great Dome working in television, appearing on such early the late Honorable Ronald Wilson Reagan, the during his 8 years in office. Indeed a harbinger programs as ‘‘Death Valley Days’’ and the Fortieth President of the United States of of things to come, President Reagan asked ‘‘General Electric Theater.’’ America, to lie in state. that his inauguration take place for the first Reagan lived the rest of his life in California, More than any leader in my lifetime, Ronald time on the West Front of the Capitol, so he where in the 1960s, he became active in poli- Reagan embodied the noble ideals and irre- could look out across the Mall toward the tics. Though a Democrat, even becoming pressible optimism of the American spirit. As west. Not only did this vista accommodate president of the Screen Actors’ Guild, he sup- President, he led our country into an era of re- more people attending the ceremony in per- ported Richard Nixon in 1960 and Barry Gold- newed faith in the American Dream. Ronald son, it symbolically shifted the ceremony’s water in 1964. In 1966, as a Republican, Reagan guided the United States to victory focus toward the vast reaches of the country, Reagan won the first of two terms as governor over Communism in the Cold War, and his do- where most Americans live. of California. In the tumultuous year of 1968, mestic policies ushered in an age of unprece- Of course, President Reagan delivered all of Governor Reagan briefly sought the Repub- dented prosperity. As we stand in the wake of his State of the Union messages, and ad- lican presidential nomination, but lost to his Ronald Reagan’s recent passing, we mourn dressed other joint sessions of Congress, from fellow Californian, Richard Nixon. his loss, but we celebrate the remarkable leg- right here in the House Chamber. Once, after In 1976, the Governor challenged President acy he leaves to the country he loved and Congress had wrapped an entire year’s worth Gerald Ford for the GOP presidential nomina- served so faithfully. of appropriations bills into one mammoth tion, and nearly won it at the Kansas City con- Ronald Reagan was born into humble cir- measure, he dramatically plopped a huge vention. In 1980, he won the nomination and cumstances in the small town of Dixon, Illinois. stack of paper—not even printed, but instead, the election, where he received nearly 51% of It was in this quintessential Midwestern setting Xeroxed copies—onto the desk with a ‘‘thud.’’ the popular vote and carried 45 states. Of that Ronald Reagan recognized the near-limit- He implored lawmakers never to repeat the course, we were all stunned on March 30, less opportunities that flow from liberty, and practice. Unfortunately, it has done so repeat- 1981, when an assassin shot the President consequently developed his deep and abiding edly in the years since that speech. It was a and several others outside the Washington appreciation for the founding ideals of our bad practice in President Reagan’s time, and Hilton. Little did we know at the time how great country. it is a bad practice today. close the President came to dying of his Rising from these modest origins, Ronald President Reagan’s second inaugural took wounds. The President went on to survive not Reagan set off on a life journey that was both place in the Rotunda, driven inside by the cold only his 1981 gunshot wound, but also, in rich and diverse in experiences. As a young winter of 1985. While some television viewers 1985, a bout with colon cancer. man, he spent seven summers as a lifeguard

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000006 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.011 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3829 on a hazardous section of river near his It will allow all those who loved and admired A motion to reconsider was laid on hometown where he saved the lives of 77 Ronald Reagan a final opportunity to say a the table. swimmers. He went on to become a college final goodbye. As he lies in state, the Amer- A similar House concurrent resolu- athlete and then traveled to Hollywood, where ican people will have the opportunity to pay tion (H. Con. Res. 444) was laid on the he became one of the most popular actors of their respects by coming to the Capitol Ro- table. the ’50s and early ’60s. But, it was in the tunda. I expect that many thousands will do f realm of politics where Ronald Reagan would so. make his most meaningful and lasting impact, Therefore, I urge my colleagues to support b 1045 first as a two-term governor of the State of this Resolution. MOURNING THE PASSING OF California and then, most significantly, as the Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN President of the United States from 1981 back the balance of my time. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to through 1989. Quite, simply, Ronald Reagan The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the previous order of the House, I call changed the world, and we are all the better RADANOVICH). The question is on the up the resolution (H. Res. 664) mourn- for it. motion offered by the gentleman from Ronald Reagan, more than any other indi- Michigan (Mr. EHLERS) that the House ing the passing of President Ronald vidual, was responsible for winning the Cold suspend the rules and agree to the con- Reagan and celebrating his service to War, the epic struggle that pitted the United current resolution, H. Con. Res. 444. the people of the United States and his States and its allies against a Communist The question was taken; and (two- leadership in promoting the cause of force armed with enough nuclear weapons to thirds having voted in favor thereof) freedom for all the people of the world, threaten the existence of humanity. Relying on the rules were suspended and the con- and ask for its immediate further con- his deeply held beliefs of the supremacy of lib- current resolution was agreed to. sideration. erty and democracy, Reagan assumed the of- A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. fice of President and sought not to accommo- the table. RADANOVICH). The Clerk will report the date or merely contain Communist expan- f title of the resolution. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- sionism, but to defeat it. He had the courage GENERAL LEAVE tion. to speak the truth about the former Soviet Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Union, to accurately label it as an ‘‘evil em- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Time for unanimous consent that all Members debate on the resolution on the legisla- pire’’ that would ultimately be consigned to the may have 5 legislative days within ‘‘ash heap of history.’’ He realized that for de- tive day of June 8 had expired. which to revise and extend their re- Pursuant to the order of the House of mocracy to prevail in this twilight struggle of marks and to include extraneous mate- differing ideologies with monumental con- that day, it is now in order to conduct rial on House Concurrent Resolution a further period of debate on the reso- sequences, he had to become a relentless 444. warrior on behalf of the American ideals of lib- lution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The gentleman from California (Mr. erty, free enterprise, and the primacy of the in- objection to the request of the gen- dividual in society. His fortitude provided the COX) and the gentleman from Utah (Mr. tleman from Michigan? MATHESON) each will control 11⁄2 hours. American people with purpose and victory There was no objection. over Communism. The Chair recognizes the gentleman f Ronald Reagan buoyed up our nation not from California (Mr. COX). only with his ever-present smile, his genial na- AUTHORIZING USE OF ROTUNDA Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 min- ture, and his self-deprecating humor but also OF CAPITOL FOR LYING IN utes to the gentleman from Illinois with the substance of his ideas: his enduring STATE OF REMAINS OF LATE (Mr. HYDE), the Land of Lincoln and faith in the innate goodness and creativity of RONALD WILSON REAGAN, 40TH the birthplace of Ronald Reagan, and the American people; his steadfast belief in PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED the chairman of the Committee on the exceptionalism of our constitutional de- STATES FROM JUNE 9 UNTIL International Relations. mocracy and economic order; and his JUNE 11, 2004 Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the unyielding conviction that freedom and democ- Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I ask gentleman for yielding me this time. racy will triumph over oppression and tyranny. unanimous consent to take from the I have given much thought to what I Ronald Reagan was, and will always remain, Speaker’s table the Senate concurrent might usefully contribute to the cho- a giant on the stage of history, a commanding resolution (S. Con. Res. 115) author- rus of those thousands who will be presence and respected leader whose com- izing the use of the rotunda of the Cap- called upon or be moved to voice their mitment to freedom and democracy will inspire itol for the lying in state of the re- respect and their sadness at the death generations to come. Truly it can be said that mains of the late Ronald Wilson of President Reagan. His accomplish- Ronald Reagan lifted the spirits of the Amer- Reagan, 40th President of the United ments will be rightly celebrated, his ican people by appealing to our best hopes, States, and ask for its immediate con- humanity and character justly praised, not our worst fears, and because of that, he sideration in the House. his passing mourned in words of ele- will remain forever in the hearts of the Amer- The Clerk read the title of the Senate gance and emotion. How large a stone ican people. concurrent resolution. can one hope to add to this touring Walking side-by-side with Ronald Reagan The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mountain? through his life’s journey was his wonderful objection to the request of the gen- President Reagan was the oldest per- wife and best friend, Nancy. Her dignity and tleman from Michigan? son to be elected President in our his- grace as First Lady were exemplary, but even There was no objection. tory, and this is proof that you get the more inspiring has been the strength and resil- The Clerk read the Senate concur- sweetest music from the oldest violins. iency she has demonstrated since her hus- rent resolution, as follows: In the play Camelot, King Arthur band was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease S. CON. RES. 115 says, ‘‘We are all of us tiny drops in a 10 years ago. Nancy’s devotion to the former Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- vast ocean, but some of them sparkle.’’ President has been nothing less than heroic, resentatives concurring), That in recognition President Reagan was never a tiny and our prayers and the prayers of a nation of the long and distinguished service ren- drop in a vast ocean, but he did indeed are with here during this time. dered to the Nation and to the world, by the sparkle. Though our hearts are heavy as we mourn late Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th Presi- By his life and service he put the ‘‘sa- dent of the United States, his remains be the loss of a beloved leader, we are comforted cred’’ back in honor. Not through ex- permitted to lie in state in the rotunda of hortation, but by example, Reagan’s knowing that Ronald Reagan has gone onto a the Capitol from June 9 until June 11, 2004, better place. To borrow the words he used to and the Architect of the Capitol, under the gentle leadership reminded a country comfort the nation following the Challenger direction of the President pro tempore of the disoriented by doubt of its enduring be- disaster, Ronald Reagan has ‘‘slipped the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Rep- liefs. In this, his guiding principle was surly bonds to earth’’ to ‘‘touch the face of resentatives, shall take all necessary steps that of George Washington’s, ‘‘Let us God.’’ for the accomplishment of that purpose. raise a standard in which the wise and Passage of this resolution will allow us to The Senate concurrent resolution honest can repair. The event is in the pay tribute to this great man and his legacy. was concurred in. hand of God.’’

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000007 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.008 H09PT1 H3830 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 He was a rare and subtly powerful supporter of this proposal. As a fellow that is, to achieve the ultimate dream, speaker, able to instill in others a con- Westerner, President Reagan under- to overcome the impossible, and to fident belief in their own capacities stood Utah’s desire to protect its have each and every one of us reach and goodness. And he could also inspire ranching and farming heritage. He un- our highest and best. oppressed millions to demolish em- derstood why the State and its citizens Much is said about Reagan turning pires. adamantly opposed the project. around the economy and winning the His eloquence reminds me of the My father was Governor of Utah at Cold War, and some of the debate on story of ancient Greeks who, when that time. He found an open door in the the Cold War was about the so-called Pericles spoke, said, ‘‘How well he Reagan administration, and he worked Strategic Defense Initiative, but there speaks.’’ But when Demosthenes spoke, in a bipartisan manner with the admin- was a decision that Ronald Reagan they said, ‘‘Let us march.’’ istration to put an end to this plan. made earlier that laid the groundwork Among his many virtues was his de- Thankfully for my State, President for the collapse of communism. He per- fense of the powerless unborn. Presi- Reagan came into the situation with suaded then German Chancellor dent Reagan understood that the pre- an open mind, and he was willing to lis- Helmut Schmidt to deploy Pershing II cious gift of life was not confined to ten to local stakeholders about their and cruise missiles in West Germany. the privileged, the planned, and the concerns with the MX proposal. That was extremely controversial at perfect. Some have said that the most President Reagan established a proc- the time both in Europe and the United fearful aspect of dying is the terrible ess by which affected people could ac- States. People said putting more mis- aloneness you must endure at the par- tually make their feelings known, siles would encourage an arms race. Well, Mr. Schmidt agreed to deploy ticular judgment; no advocate, no rel- which even now is a testament to the them. He might have lost his job as a ative, no spouse, no child, just you, importance of a responsive Federal result of it, but he was able to see the your sins and God. But I am sure Presi- Government. fall of the Berlin Wall and the unifica- That was Reagan’s approach. While dent Reagan is not alone. I believe the tion of Germany during his lifetime, he was a man of strong convictions, he silence was broken by the voices of and we have got to give credit to Ron- thousands of little children, voices that was known for his civility and kindness ald Reagan’s international skills for were never heard in this world but are in a business that is often abrasive. doing that. heard in the next, all pleading, ‘‘Dear Ever the gentleman, his example is a God bless you President Reagan, may Lord, spare him, for he loved us very good reminder to all of us in elected of- you rest in peace. much.’’ fice of what it takes to truly serve our Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I yield And then I can imagine Mr. Reagan constituency. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Indi- heard a gentle voice, ‘‘Come, beloved of I honor President Reagan’s service to ana (Mr. HILL). my father, and enter the kingdom this great Nation. He will be missed. Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, this past which has been prepared for you since Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of weekend Americans learned of Presi- the beginning of time.’’ my time. dent Ronald Reagan’s death. The Presi- Mr. President, ‘‘The shadows have Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 min- dent was an honorable and decent man lengthened, evening has come, and the utes to the gentleman from Wisconsin whose legacy forever will be linked busy world is hushed. The fever of life (Mr. SENSENBRENNER), the distin- with the great love and optimism he is over, and your work is done. May guished chairman of the Committee on had for his country. Unfortunately, his God in his mercy give you a safe lodg- the Judiciary. long and courageous struggle with Alz- ing and a holy rest and peace at the Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speak- heimer’s disease took him from us long last.’’ er, I thank the gentleman for yielding before his death. Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I yield me this time. As a fellow Midwesterner, I appre- myself such time as I may consume. I first met Ronald Reagan over 40 ciated the traditional American values Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor years ago when I was an undergraduate he brought to Washington: his good President Ronald Reagan. We can all student at Stanford University in Cali- humor, his love for his family, and be- admire the journey of his life. It was a fornia. He and I and some others were lief in America. At a time when Ameri- life built on love of family and a pro- involved in a primary election cam- cans had lost confidence in themselves, found love of our country. paign for a United States Senator from President Reagan reminded us we could In this time of mourning, I offer my California which proved to be very un- achieve any goal, no matter how lofty. sincere condolences and prayers to the successful. But in the meetings that I When President Reagan addressed a President’s family, especially to his attended that Mr. Reagan chaired, I grieving Nation after the Challenger wife Nancy. I hope that the sincere recognized him as being a unique per- explosion, he honored the astronauts good wishes of all of their fellow coun- son with an uncanny knack to bring for the way in which they lived their trymen can help to bring them some out the best in everybody. lives and affirmed that we would never comfort at this time. He certainly proved that during his forget them. Eloquently, he quoted the Above all else, the President was a subsequent career: two successful poem ‘‘High Flight,’’ declaring the as- leader who had strong opinions, yet he terms as Governor of California and tronauts had ‘‘slipped the surly bonds always respected the institution of two successful terms as President of of Earth to touch the face of God.’’ Mr. Speaker, today in this House, we government and worked within both the United States, leaving office with are honoring President Reagan for the parties to provide enduring success to the highest approval rating of any de- way in which he lived his life and led parting President since Franklin Roo- millions of Americans. our Nation. And as he takes his own Before he was President, Ronald sevelt. journey to touch the face of God, I am Look at the shape America was in Reagan was the Governor of a Western confident in this statement: That his State and a leader who understood when Ronald Reagan was elected in life and achievements will forever be issues important to the West. As a 1980. We went through a horrible dec- remembered by this grateful Nation. Member of Congress from the Rocky ade of the 1970s. There was a Vietnam As the country and the world mourn Mountain West, I hold a deep apprecia- War, there was Watergate, there was his death, we will remember President tion for President Reagan’s efforts to Nixon’s resignation, Gerald Ford’s un- Reagan as a great American who was a protect the Western way of life. successful Whip Inflation Now cam- beacon of freedom for people every- One issue that stands out is that of paign, Jimmy Carter’s malaise, and where. I think I speak for all of the the MX missile. In the 1970s and 1980s, long lines at the gas pump to buy 5 gal- Hoosiers in offering my condolences to the Department of Defense was work- lons of gas. his wife Nancy and the children. ing to build the massive MX missile When President Reagan took office, Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- racetrack system in Utah’s west he got us out of our national funk. His utes to the gentleman from Arizona desert, despite Utah’s opposition. Morning in America speech and his phi- (Mr. HAYWORTH). President Reagan was a strong advo- losophy gave us as a Nation and as in- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I cate for national defense, and the mili- dividual Americans the self-confidence thank the gentleman from California tary initially thought he would be a to do what America has always done; (Mr. COX) for yielding me this time.

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000008 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.034 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3831 Mr. Speaker, I rise with the formi- President Reagan embodied the val- President Reagan understood the evil dable challenge in 2 minutes to convey ues that made America the shining of communism. He knew the Cold War the thoughts and prayers of Arizonans city on the Hill: faith, family, freedom, would end. He knew that there would and Americans as we remember our and personal responsibility. Born to be winners and there would be losers. 40th President. While it is true that humble beginnings, he never lost the Thanks to his resolve, freedom won. Ronald Reagan was a son of Illinois common touch. Few public officials Thanks to his resolve, millions of peo- and a Governor of California before be- had more empathy for the common ple were set free. coming the President of us all, it is people. He could make us laugh or cry, President Reagan also understood also true that Arizona played an im- depending on what the situation called that free markets go hand in hand with portant part in his life. for. Most of all, he made us proud, individual liberties. In 1981 he said: Arizona was the place where Ronald proud to be Americans. ‘‘We who live in free market societies and Nancy Reagan honeymooned. Ari- Ronald Reagan came into office dur- believe that growth, prosperity and ul- zona was the place where some of their ing a great malaise. He made us believe timately human fulfillment are created children attended high school. Arizona again in ourselves, in our capacity to from the bottom up, not the govern- was the place where Nancy’s parents achieve great things. He ignored his ment down. Only when the human spir- lived; and Arizona was the site of one critics and the cynics. He shouldered it is allowed to invent and create, only of President Reagan’s final political on with unstoppable optimism. He con- when individuals are given a personal appearances. Even as our favorite son, signed Communism to the ash heap of stake in deciding economic policies and Barry Goldwater, gave birth to then history. As Margaret Thatcher said, he benefiting from their success, only Ronald Reagan’s political career in won the Cold War without firing a then can societies remain economically that epic speech A Time For Choosing shot. He changed our party. He alive, dynamic, progressive and free.’’ in 1964, telecast nationally, which real- changed the way Americans see them- At his second inauguration, speaking ly put Ronald Reagan on the political selves; and in the end, he changed the inside the rotunda of this Capitol stage, it was former President Reagan world. building, President Reagan said: who arrived in downtown Phoenix 5 Borrowing from the song, I said to ‘‘Our Nation is poised for greatness. days before the 1992 election to offer my wife, Mary, when he left office, he We must do what we know is right, and words of support to candidates of our was a long time coming. He will be a do it with all our might. Let history party. long time gone. I thank God for giving say of us, these were golden years, us such men. when the American revolution was re- b 1100 Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I con- born, when freedom gained new life and I had the privilege of emceeing this tinue to reserve the balance of my America reached for her best.’’ gathering, and I was offstage with the time. Throughout his career, Ronald former President as our now senior Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 min- Reagan was always helping America Senator offered remarks of introduc- utes to the gentleman from California reach for her best. He inspired us with tion, and those remarks included the (Mr. ROYCE), the home State of our his spirit, with his optimism; and he statement from Margaret Thatcher dearly departed President. led us with his commitment to prin- Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, first, both that the Cold War was won by one man, ciple and unwavering resolve. America personally and on behalf of my con- Ronald Wilson Reagan, and that vic- and the rest of the world are better, stituents in Orange County, let me tory came without a single shot being offer my condolences to Mrs. Reagan safer, and freer places today because fired. and the Reagan family. I, like so many of Ronald Reagan. We will miss him Mr. Speaker, I was in a unique posi- of my colleagues, probably would not dearly. tion to hear the words of my friend Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I yield be standing here today if it were not from Arizona and to look at the reac- for Ronald Reagan. such time as he may consume to the tion on the face of our former Presi- He was an inspiration for a whole gentleman from Texas (Mr. SANDLIN). dent. generation of young Americans, and Mr. SANDLIN. I thank my colleague Mr. Speaker, it is well known that his message of limited government and for yielding me this time. many of us who enter the public arena unlimited freedom, as well as his Mr. Speaker, it is with a profound suffer from no lack of self-esteem. boundless optimism about America’s sense of loss and sadness that I rise Mr. Speaker, I can tell you that future, motivated me and so many oth- today to honor the memory of one of President Reagan was incredibly hum- ers to get involved in the affairs of our our Nation’s most influential leaders, ble, and that humility was expressed Nation. I first met Ronald Reagan as a former President Ronald Reagan. Much on his face as he offered a char- student in California. That experience has been said, and rightfully so, about acteristic shrug of the shoulders before led me to become involved in the President Reagan’s infectious love of going out to offer his words to the as- Youth For Reagan movement. this great Nation. Ronald Wilson sembly. Over the years, I was privileged to Reagan firmly believed that the United In closing, Mr. Speaker, and to my meet him many more times. It was one States of America had a unique role to colleagues, let me simply say this. In of the most memorable meetings in play in the world and a singular place observation from one of my constitu- 1986. I was visiting the White House as in history. In his first inaugural ad- ents whose daughter-in-law escaped a State senator on the day that Presi- dress he reflected on this faith in coun- from behind the Iron Curtain, she said, dent Reagan ordered the bombing of try in attributing the unparalleled ‘‘President Lincoln freed the slaves of Libya because of their open support for prosperity and opportunity of this America. President Reagan freed the international terrorism. The President great land to the fact that ‘‘freedom enslaved millions of Eastern Europe.’’ told me what a difficult decision it and the dignity of the individual have God bless America. God bless Ronald was, but how the future of our Nation been made more available and assured Reagan. and the safety of our citizens depended here than in any other place on Earth.’’ Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I re- on firm action. Mr. Speaker, his singular commit- serve the balance of my time. President Reagan was never afraid to ment to the inherent worth of the indi- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- take a stand, never afraid to do what vidual is a hallmark of Ronald Rea- utes to the gentleman from Minnesota was right, even if it was not popular at gan’s personal and political legacy. His (Mr. GUTKNECHT). the moment. sincere devotion to that core idea de- Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, I In 1964 Ronald Reagan spoke these fined his personality, and it defined his join my colleagues today in paying words to a generation of Americans: Presidency. President Reagan defied tribute to a man who influenced my ‘‘You and I have a rendezvous with des- then conventional wisdom that Amer- life personally, and I think I speak for tiny. Will we preserve for our children ican heroes were a thing of the past. He many of my colleagues when I say that this, the last best hope of man on said, ‘‘Those who say that we are in a we would not be in politics, I indeed earth, or will we sentence them to take time when there are no heroes just would not be in Congress, if it were not the last step into a thousand years of don’t know where to look. You can see for Ronald Reagan. darkness?’’ heroes every day going in and out of

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000009 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.017 H09PT1 H3832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 factory gates. Others, a handful in As a boy in the fourth grade, I had Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I re- number, produce enough food to feed the honor of shaking Mr. Reagan’s serve the balance of my time. all of us and then the world beyond. hand at the Mariposa airport when he Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- You meet heroes across a counter, and was on his way to Yosemite after he utes to the gentleman from Indiana they are on both sides of that counter.’’ became the Governor of the great State (Mr. PENCE), a distinguished Member of President Reagan’s heroes were, in his of California. He is the very reason this body, a true Reaganite. words, ‘‘the citizens of this blessed that I later became a Republican and (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- land.’’ devoted my life to public service. mission to revise and extend his re- Mr. Speaker, President Reagan has President Reagan died on the very marks.) often been called the Great Communi- weekend of the commemoration of D- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the cator, but President Reagan told us Day where just 20 years ago he her- chairman, my favorite Reagan protege himself that he preferred to think of alded the heroes that lay before him in in the Congress, for yielding me this himself as a communicator of great Normandy as those who ‘‘helped end a time. things. However, to reduce Ronald war.’’ Fittingly, we now herald this Reagan to the words he spoke would be Mr. Speaker, Ronald Reagan will be American hero for his unmatched remembered as a great man and a great a tremendous disservice to his legacy, achievements, including ending the just as it would be wrong to reduce American leader, who personified the Cold War. History will forever remem- highest ideals of the American people Abraham Lincoln’s legacy to the Get- ber him for removing this threat of nu- tysburg Address or FDR’s to the elo- at home and abroad. After 8 years of clear holocaust. his Presidency, the communism of So- quent power of his fireside chats. Presi- There are good men in the world, and dent Reagan truly believed the ideas he viet Russia was collapsing, the Amer- there are great men. Great men employ ican military was rebuilt, the Nation’s communicated, and that faith drove in their power humbly and create peace many ways a shift in the course of economy restored, and its moral fabric quietly. President Reagan embodied renewed. American politics. these traits and reminded us to believe Mr. Speaker, President Reagan was a Many remember him as the ‘‘Great in ourselves as the greatest country in unique figure in our politics. His devo- Communicator,’’ but as the President the world. tion to principle, his commitment to said many times, he was not a great Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I re- the American people, his singular faith communicator, he communicated great serve the balance of my time. in the power of one were infectious. things. Those were the traditional Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- Yet despite his unrepentant drive to American values of this Midwesterner utes to the distinguished gentleman achieve what has been appropriately turned national leader. They came from Georgia (Mr. NORWOOD). called the Reagan Revolution, he from the profound Christian faith in- Mr. NORWOOD. I thank the gen- pushed his agenda with a smile and he culcated in a young Dutch Reagan by tleman from California for yielding me relished open and honest debate. Not- his beloved mother Nelle and from his this time. withstanding sometimes profound dis- heart. And, as the President said, Mr. Speaker, I rise on the floor today agreements, President Reagan under- ‘‘They came from the heart of a great to join my colleagues and the legions stood that at the end of the day, we Nation.’’ of Americans and freedom-loving peo- were not Democrats and Republicans Those ideas were simple, straight- ple around the world in honoring the but, rather, Americans and friends. He forward, and distinctly American. memory and the legacy of President truly understood that there is a tre- President Reagan believed that free- Ronald Wilson Reagan. In the days mendous difference between strong be- dom depended on limited government. that have passed since President liefs and bitter partisanship. He fiercely advanced the principles of Reagan slipped the surly bonds of this Mr. Speaker, President Reagan was less government, less taxes, a strong world, much has been said about our an eternal optimist who changed the military, and a commitment to tradi- Nation’s 40th President, of his bound- world with hope and taught Americans tional moral values. less energy, eternal optimism, strong that, even in the face of trials and And President Reagan changed the tragedy, ‘‘nothing ends here; our hopes character, good judgment and, most important of all, his unmatched ability course of my life. While youthful ambi- and journeys continue.’’ It has been tion led me to politics, it was the voice said of President Reagan that although to lead and to deliver hope to America and the world at a time when it was and the values of Ronald Reagan that he was our oldest President, he made made me a Republican. The Bible says, America young again. needed most. Despite those who would suggest otherwise, the accomplish- ‘‘If the trumpet does not sound a clear And so, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call, who will get ready for battle?’’ express my deepest sympathies to Mrs. ments and good fortune that befell this Ronald Reagan’s great gift was to Reagan and to the President’s children Nation and ultimately those behind the sound a clear call to return our Nation and their families and to honor the Iron Curtain on President Reagan’s to the ideals of its Founders, and it was memory of a great American who loved watch did not happen accidentally or said that when he spoke, people just America at least as much as she loved through luck or simply being in the did not just agree. From coffee shops to him. right place at the right time. tractor seats to high offices in tall Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- b 1115 utes to the gentleman from the great buildings, when the American people State of our former, President, the gen- No, Mr. Speaker. Providing unfailing heard Reagan speak, they said, ‘‘Darn right.’’ tleman from California (Mr. RADANO- hope and guidance to a grateful Nation VICH). and all the world in a time of much de- I had the privilege in 1988 as a can- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, spair is not luck. It is called leader- didate for Congress to sit with the today I rise in support of the resolution ship. And President Reagan will be re- President in the Blue Room of the paying tribute to President Ronald membered as a leader without peer, pe- White House and speak to him person- Reagan who once said, ‘‘America is too riod. ally, and on that occasion, that great great for small dreams.’’ Whether Winston Churchill once said, ‘‘The privilege of my life, I was able to look through his faith in God’s providence, price of greatness is responsibility.’’ the President in the eye as he asked me his deep love for his wife, Nancy, his President Reagan understood and ac- how my campaign was going. I said, career as an actor, his service as Gov- cepted that responsibility like no one ‘‘Mr. President, it is going fine, but I ernor of the State of California and ul- else, and he left greatness in his wake. just want to thank you for everything timately as our Commander in Chief, Mr. Speaker, if the measure of a man you have done for our country and to President Ronald Reagan envisioned is the difference that he makes, then encourage my generation of Americans and achieved big dreams. These dreams history will record that President Ron- to believe in this country again.’’ included lowering the tax burden on ald Reagan was nothing less than a I said then, and I say again, thank citizens through his advocacy of small- giant. He will be missed, but his legacy you, Mr. President. May God bless you, er government and striving for peace in of leadership will live on in the history as, through you, God most certainly the tenuous times of the Cold War. of this Nation. blessed the United States of America.

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000010 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.019 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3833 Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I yield America our best days will always be events of his day, which boldly resem- such time as he may consume to the on the horizon. bles the world that we each live in. gentleman from Texas (Mr. FROST). Mr. Speaker, the people of Wyoming Taking office in a relatively peaceful (Mr. FROST asked and was given per- will be eternally thankful to Ronald period in our history, where the Cold mission to revise and extend his re- Reagan. We will be eternally thankful War was in an assumed perpetual state, marks.) that he was there on that white horse rather than a quid pro quo acceptance Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to point the way not into the sunset, of an evil empire on the other side of to honor President Reagan’s legacy to but instead into a shining new morning the globe, President Reagan challenged our country. I was elected in 1978, 2 in America. the conventional wisdom of appeasing years before Ronald Reagan assumed Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Soviet Union and challenged them the Presidency. I served in Congress such time as he may consume to the directly, helmet to helmet, on the field the entire 8 years of his Presidency and gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DAVIS). of ideology. had the opportunity to observe him at Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speak- President Reagan’s administration close range. We often disagreed on do- er, the death of President Reagan, had an exceptional consistency mestic policy; however, we were large- given his publicly known battle with through his 8 years, life, liberty, and ly in agreement on foreign policy, and Alzheimer’s, did not come as a surprise the pursuit of happiness, words we Reagan, indeed, left an indelible mark to many. Still, those of us in the often take for granted while denying in the field of foreign affairs. He cor- United States and around the world are ourselves a conscious thought that rectly understood the economic vulner- greatly saddened by his departure and there are many who are denied these ability of the Soviet Union and ex- by our loss. God-given, inalienable unalienable ploited this to win the Cold War with- He was an indelible figure, known not rights. out firing a shot. He increased U.S. de- only in American history, but known On June 12, 1987, what from what was fense spending, an effort which I sup- throughout world history. The man West Germany’s Brandenburg Gate, ported, and when the Soviet Union that helped bring about the end of the President Reagan spoke directly to tried to keep pace, it fell apart from Cold War will always be praised for his Communist states, telling them what the economic strain. eternal optimism, love of country, was painfully obvious to the Western The watchword of his administration principle stance on issues, the elo- world: A totalitarian system just did was peace through strength. President quence in which he communicated with not work. the Nation, and his abundant faith. Reagan brought hope and optimism to ‘‘We see failure, technological back- It is my firm belief that President our country at a time when it was sore- wardness, declining standards of Reagan saw the best in everyone. As ly needed. Also, he demonstrated health, even want of the most basic with most Americans, Reagan under- through word and deed that one could kind: too little food. After four decades stood America’s greatness lies within disagree with their domestic political there stands before the entire world its people. It is the character of the adversaries and still be friends at the one great and inescapable conclusion: American people that has guided us end of the day. This is an element that Freedom leads to prosperity. Freedom through all the obstacles we have had is sorely missing from today’s highly replaces the ancient hatreds among the to overcome. And we recently cele- charged partisan atmosphere in Wash- nations with comity and peace. Free- brated the American spirit during the ington. dom is the victor.’’ Ronald Reagan won his share of bat- 60th anniversary of D-Day. This, of course, was the famous tles in Congress, but he did it without President Reagan was perceived as a speech where President Reagan asked lasting rancor. That was perhaps his man guided by principles. No matter Mr. Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin greatest legacy. We could use a little what side of the aisle we were on, we Wall and to let men and women be free. bit of that spirit today. always knew where he stood. His leg- President Reagan pledged cooperation Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 acy will be the challenge that he in reducing nuclear weapons, maintain- minute to the distinguished gentle- opened to bring about peace between ing peace, but doing so in a setting be- woman from the State of Wyoming two superpowers. His work can be best fitting civilized nations. This declara- (Mrs. CUBIN). summed up by the English author (Mrs. CUBIN asked and was given Richard Adams: ‘‘The thinker dies, but tion, while a defining moment in his permission to revise and extend her re- his thoughts are beyond the reach of Presidency, was consistent of a Presi- marks.) destruction. Men are mortal, but ideas dent who believed, truly believed, in a Mrs. CUBIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise are immortal.’’ free-market economy and in a world today to pay tribute to a great man, a The man of abundant faith in coun- that called on personal responsibility great President, and a true friend to try, family, and God, Reagan embodied and a hand up rather than a handout; the people of Wyoming. the American spirit. Even in knowing limited government; the right of men We all probably have our way of re- his time on Earth was nearing, he and women to live free, and children to membering President Reagan, but for wrote: ‘‘When the Lord calls me home, grow up in a world that did not require me I will always see him atop his big whenever that may be, I will leave with them to know the duck-and-cover rou- white horse, pointing out to the dis- the greatest love for this country of tine. tance as if to say, ‘‘The future is that ours and eternal optimism for its fu- Mr. Speaker, God bless the Gipper, way, and we must ride into it.’’ Here is ture.’’ and may God rest his soul. the picture that I remember so well. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Today we are lucky enough to live in Mrs. Reagan and their children at this such time as she may consume to the that future. The millions once enslaved difficult time. May God bless them, and gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. behind the Iron Curtain are free, and may God bless the United States of HOOLEY). the Cold War is over, with freedom the America. Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, victor. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- I rise today to pay tribute to the life of They say that fortune favors the utes to the distinguished gentleman President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a brave, and fortune favored President from Florida (Mr. MILLER). man whose legacy will be remembered Reagan. He helped us to believe in our- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, for generations to come. selves again and to believe in common I thank my colleague for yielding me I remember President Reagan as an dreams that bind us together as Ameri- this time. optimistic leader who stood up for cans. Mr. Speaker, most Presidents have what he believed in and who led our When President Reagan took office, been defined by the events of their day. Nation with passion, grace, and wit. we were gripped with the fear that per- Whether it is war, the economy, or do- President Reagan believed in the re- haps America’s greatest days were be- mestic policy, these leaders have all sourcefulness of the American people hind us. Eight years later when he been forced to react to the issues. Ron- and believed that their ingenuity, cour- walked out of the Oval Office and into ald Wilson Reagan, however, did not fit age, and hard work could build a better the sunset of his life, we knew that in this mold. His Presidency defined the America and a better world.

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000011 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.021 H09PT1 H3834 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 President Reagan envisioned Amer- Ronald Reagan was the eternal optimist, a helped to affirm my interest in serving the pub- ica as a can-do country, and he was de- believer in America’s abilities, ideals, and in- lic office, including here in Congress. voted and unwavering in his commit- nate goodness. His faith in the greatness of I am greatly honored to join with fellow ment to the American people. His mes- our Nation was perhaps best expressed when Americans in saying: Mr. President, thank you sage of optimism provided hope for he said, ‘‘In this land of dreams fulfilled where for a job well done and a life well lived. You many Americans during challenging greater dreams may be imagined, nothing is will long be missed and never forgotten. God times for our Nation and for the world. impossible, no victory is beyond our reach, bless you and God bless this great Nation you Today we remember his service and and no glory will ever be too great.’’ Through loved so dearly, the United States of America. his leadership and join the rest of the his outlook and conviction, President Reagan Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker I yield 2 min- country in mourning his passing. My restored America’s confidence in itself. utes to the gentlewoman from Missouri thoughts and prayers are with his de- As a result of Ronald Reagan’s inspiring (Mrs. EMERSON). voted wife Nancy and his entire family. leadership as our President, the world Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, as we Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- changed dramatically. Economic stagnation mourn the passing of President Ronald utes to the distinguished gentleman was replaced with a dynamic economy. Presi- Reagan, I remember one experience in from Pennsylvania (Mr. PLATTS). dent Reagan challenged the Soviet Union to 1985 that to me defines President Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I thank ‘‘tear down this wall,’’ and the Berlin wall came Reagan best. It was my daughter the chairman for yielding me this time down. He saw a day when Eastern Europe Katharine’s first visit to the White for an opportunity to speak about a would join the Free World, and it did. He House with the Emerson family. As we great American, a great statesman, a stayed firm at Reykjavik and, for the first time, approached the Oval Office, outside of great leader for our Nation and for all Russia and America stopped building, and which we were to wait for the Presi- of the free world. started destroying, nuclear weapons. dent, the door swung open. Katharine I will submit my written statement Ronald Reagan understood the price of had been obediently holding my hand, for the RECORD, but I am honored to freedom. Forty years after D-day, and 19 but at that moment she broke away state just briefly how much I admired years and 364 days before he passed away, from me and she ran towards President and how grateful I am for the service of President Reagan commemorated ‘‘the boys Reagan. The Secret Servicemen stand- President Ronald Reagan. of Pointe du Hoc’’ who took the cliffs at Nor- ing between us and the President I am honored to say that the first mandy for the Allies during World War II. He moved to stop her. ‘‘No, no,’’ President vote I cast in a Presidential election as said: Reagan calmly said to them. Katharine an 18-year-old freshman in college was The men of Normandy had faith that what flew past the Secret Servicemen and in 1980 on behalf of Ronald Reagan. He they were doing was right, faith that they jumped into the President’s arms, and turned the tide for our Nation at a dif- fought for all humanity, faith that a just he lifted her up high. ficult time in our Nation’s history. He God would grant them mercy on this beach- The genuine joy on both of their taught us to again believe in our Na- head or on the next. It was the deep knowl- faces struck me then. Today the mem- tion and believe in the principles for edge—and pray God we have not lost it—that ory reminds me that as strong a man which our Nation stood and continues there is a profound moral difference between as he was, President Reagan could eas- to stand this very day. He also re- the use of force for liberation and the use of ily match the enthusiastic happiness of minded us to be grateful for the bless- force for conquest. You were here to liberate, a 2-year-old. not to conquer, and so you and those others Even before she met him, Ronald ings we have as Americans. did not doubt your cause. And you were right My mom and dad showed me by ex- not to doubt. Reagan was my daughter’s hero. It was ample the importance of caring about You all knew that some things are worth not the President’s rhetoric that won our fellow citizens, and they taught me dying for. One’s country is worth dying for, her. It was not his stalwart coun- about community service and led me to and democracy is worth dying for, because tenance under the distress of terror in an interest in public service. it’s the most deeply honorable form of gov- the Middle East, his unwavering cour- ernment ever devised by man. All of you age in the face of communism, or his b 1130 loved liberty. All of you were willing to fight passionate leadership in the shadow of Ronald Reagan furthered that inter- tyranny, and you knew the people of your a nuclear threat. Not even the lure of countries were behind you. est and further inspired my desire to the jelly bean jar on his desk made serve, first in the statehouse and now It is this understanding of history, this moral Reagan a great man to Katharine. here in Congress. clarity, that helped Ronald Reagan to lead us Plainly put, the quality that won her On behalf of all of the people in the to the freer world we have today. It is what was the same one that won us all: his 19th Congressional District, I am hon- helps to make President Reagan one of the sincerity. ored to say, Mr. President, thank you giants of the 20th Century, along with his per- He was quintessentially American. on a job well done and on a life well sonal hero, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was a Midwesterner. He was a suc- lived. My deepest sympathies go to Six years ago, in commemoration of Ronald cess story. He was a visionary. And fi- your family at this time of great loss. Reagan’s 87th birthday, I had the pleasure of nally, Ronald Reagan was not just a May God bless you and your family, joining First Lady Nancy Reagan and Ambas- leader whom we believed in; he was a and may God continue to bless the sador Jeane Kirkpatrick at the Reagan Library leader who believed in us. country which you so deeply loved, the in California. I was there as an elected mem- But when I remember Ronald United States of America. ber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reagan, I think of him calling off the Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Ronald But I was there, most importantly, as an Amer- Secret Service agents and happily Wilson Reagan, our Nation’s 40th President, a ican citizen who was honored to pay tribute to sweeping Katharine up into his arms. true statesman and patriot, a husband and fa- and to express my deep gratitude to President He swept us all up that same way, and ther, and a Great American. I offer my sin- Reagan for his tremendous service to our Na- the tide of sincerity on which he car- cerest condolences to Mrs. Reagan and the tion. In my conversation with Mrs. Reagan that ried us is the same one welling up in entire Reagan family. My prayers are with day, my message was simply one of thanks. the eyes of our Nation right now. them in this time of mourning and remem- Thanks to her and, through her, to President A photo of Katharine in President brance. Reagan for their dedicated, hard-working and Reagan’s arms, taken seconds after she When Ronald Reagan was elected Presi- outstanding service to our great Nation and its defied us to pursue a hug from her dent in 1980, America was facing a crisis. The citizens. hero, today hangs in the front room of crisis went deeper than the economic prob- Ronald Reagan’s service to others, his my Washington office. Every time I lems of double-digit inflation, rising unemploy- statesmanship, his love of country, and his un- walk through that door, I see the photo ment, long gas lines, and threatening military wavering commitment to the principles of free- and think of him as millions of us do: actions of the Soviet Union. After Vietnam, dom, liberty, and justice for which our Nation as a member of our family. Watergate, and the hostage situation in Iran, stands, were great examples for all of us fel- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. CAL- America actually began to experience a crisis low citizens to emulate. President Reagan was VERT). The gentleman from Kansas of faith in itself. More than any other person, truly inspiring to countless citizens. His exam- (Mr. MOORE) is recognized as the des- President Reagan helped us to overcome our ple helped to affirm my own commitment to ignee of the minority leader. doubts and remind us that America is, in fact, the ideals of public service, to the ideals of Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- a ‘‘shining city on a hill.’’ giving back to one’s Nation, and certainly self such time as I may consume.

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000012 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.023 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3835 Mr. Speaker, the United States of President Reagan, and I think that Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, America lost one of our giants with the shows the measure of the man that like many Americans, I feel a real and passing last Saturday of our 40th Presi- President Reagan was. personal sense of loss with the death of dent, Ronald Wilson Reagan. In the twilight of his life, President President Ronald Reagan. He was a We come together today and this Reagan again provided hope and inspi- great man and a great President, rank- week in Congress, Democrats and Re- ration for millions of Americans with ing in the top tier of all of our chief ex- publicans, to pay tribute to the man his valiant battle, with the devoted ecutives. He will be remembered as a who played a primary role in ending support of his wife, Nancy, against the pivotal historical figure; but, at the our Cold War with the Soviet Union ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. same time, many Americans feel as and who, as the Center for American Speaker, my father is afflicted with though they have lost a member of Progress said earlier this week, pro- this cruel and debilitating condition. I their family. Such was the unique jected ‘‘a never-failing sense of opti- share the hope of Nancy Reagan and character and legacy of Ronald mism which restored faith in the millions of others that expanded stem Reagan, the President and the man. American Presidency in a Nation still cell research will some day unlock new My wife, Sally, and I each had the scarred by Vietnam and Watergate.’’ discoveries needed to treat successfully honor of serving as political appointees The Los Angeles Times said this Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, Parkin- during the second term of the Reagan week, ‘‘His sunny self-assurance, his son’s disease, and cancer. administration. We were down in the insistence that there really were sim- I respect, I greatly respect the reli- bowels of the bureaucracy, but proud ple answers to difficult problems, his gious convictions of those people who to be working for and certainly in- knack for actually making things hap- are concerned about the expansion of spired by President Reagan. With his pen, all were soothing changes for a stem cell research, but I hope soon we optimism and his confidence in Amer- country that had endured Vietnam, will find some middle ground between ica, he inspired at least a generation of Watergate, a Presidential resignation, the two extremes and enable us to go conservatives to be involved in public an energy crisis, double-digit inflation, forward with this research which one life and to advance the ideals for which and the seizing of American hostages day may save the lives of millions of he stood. in Iran in the course of one tumultuous Americans. One of the legacies of our As important as his accomplishments decade.’’ 40th President will be that we worked domestically and internationally were, In particular, Mr. Speaker, we re- together to find a way to join in har- perhaps his most important success member Ronald Reagan for standing nessing this technology and promise. was to help the American people be- firmly with Federal Reserve Chairman The potential human health and sci- lieve in themselves again. After the tu- Paul Volcker in the early 1980s to drive entific benefits of stem cell research mult of assassinations, Vietnam, Wa- down inflation and revive the economy, are simply staggering, and I hope that tergate, and malaise, Ronald Reagan thus setting the stage for the pro- we can join and leave a legacy for came to remind us of the core values of longed American economic expansion President Reagan and for Nancy the Founding Fathers and the special of the early 1990s. Reagan as well. place that the United States has in the While President Reagan had deeply In conclusion, I reflect back on Ron- history of the world, that ‘‘shining city held core convictions, as a national ald Reagan’s last major public address, on a hill.’’ leader he was also able to compromise his speech to the 1992 Republican Na- President Reagan was called The and change directions when policies tional Convention. He could have been Great Communicator, but he said that were not working. After instigating a speaking, though, to all Americans, what was truly great were the ideas he large tax cut in 1981, for example, he Mr. Speaker, because he said, he closed communicated. Those ideas were fun- later asked for tax increases to fight an with these words: ‘‘My fellow citizens, damental in the creation of the United exploding Federal deficit and tight I want you to know that I have always States. As he noted in his farewell ad- had the highest respect for you, for monetary conditions. Without Presi- dress, he communicated ‘‘great things your common sense and intelligence, that came from the heart of a nation, dent Reagan’s active support, the and for your decency. I have always be- from our experience, our wisdom, and Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act, which lieved in you and in what you could ac- our belief in the principles that have ultimately led to deficit reductions complish for yourselves and for others. guided us for 2 centuries.’’ Ronald through imposition of pay-as-you-go And whatever else history may say Reagan brought out the best in us be- rules, would never have become law. about me when I am gone, I hope it will President Reagan signed into law cause he knew the best of us. record that I appealed to your best Our Nation was blessed to have been bills protecting 1.9 billion acres of wil- hopes, not your worst fears; to your given Ronald Reagan, the President derness in Washington State and Or- confidence rather than your doubts. and the man. egon. Known as a lifelong crusader My dream is that you will travel the Mr. Speaker, I believe that the accomplish- against Communism, President Reagan road ahead with liberty’s lamp guiding ments which cause Ronald Reagan to stand combined military and diplomatic your steps and opportunity’s arm among our greatest Presidents can be traced strength to develop a relationship with steadying your way.’’ to a set of fundamental beliefs to which he ad- Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that I hope that we in Congress, Mr. hered throughout his political career. ultimately led to limits on nuclear Speaker, can come together for the One of them was strong, steadfast con- weapons and the end of the Cold War. American people for an agenda; and I fidence in the American people. President The Washington Post recently said, truly believe that even though we have Reagan knew that government must be limited President Reagan was able to win the honest, good-faith differences between so that the unlimited potential of individual respect of Europeans through his the parties, we can put aside some of Americans could be unleashed. He knew that ‘‘commitment to winning the Cold War the rancor, some of the partisanship, when families were able to keep more of the and his willingness to work peacefully and work on the American agenda the money they earned, not just the family but the to bring about the demise of the Soviet way that Ronald Reagan wanted us all whole country would benefit. The result of his Union.’’ to do. tax relief and restraint of government was the Even in times of failure and dis- Mr. Speaker, I could think of no bet- longest period of economic growth in the na- appointment, President Reagan stood ter way to remember the legacy of tion’s history. tall, and he won the respect of all. Fol- President Ronald Reagan than by those President Reagan also believed, with the lowing the disaster at the Marine bar- words that he gave. signers of the Declaration of Independence, racks in Lebanon and the Iran contra Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of that freedom is a gift of God, intended for all scandal, President Reagan accepted re- my time. peoples. In his speech to the British Par- sponsibility saying, ‘‘This happened on Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- liament in 1982, which he viewed as among my watch’’ and ‘‘if there is to be utes to the distinguished gentleman his most important, he said: blame, it properly rests here in this of- from Texas (Mr. THORNBERRY). We must be staunch in our conviction that fice and with this President. And I ac- (Mr. THORNBERRY asked and was freedom is not the sole prerogative of a cept responsibility for the bad as well given permission to revise and extend lucky few, but the inalienable and universal as the good.’’ That was a quote from his remarks.) right of all human beings.

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000013 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.028 H09PT1 H3836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 President Reagan was often underesti- Mr. Speaker, Ronald Reagan was one Americans and the vast array of cul- mated. But, his clear words required clear of the most effective Presidents in the tures that we have here but for the rest thoughts, and those clear thoughts came from history of our Nation. He brought an of the world. a clear vision and clear values, the articulation agenda of change to Washington, and Mrs. Reagan, the Reagan family, of which was refined over a lifetime of work. he developed public support for that America, President Ronald Reagan will The amount of work and thought Ronald change and then congressional support be missed, but always remembered. Reagan put into developing and expressing for that change. He did it using the b 1145 his views are only now becoming known, with process, to bring about a change of pol- the publication of some of the thousands of ar- icy and expectation of our country. He Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve ticles and letters written with his own hand. also established America as a world the balance of our time. 1 He clearly believed that one must not be leader, proud of our commitment to de- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ⁄2 afraid to speak the truth, sometimes to the dis- mocracy and willing to get involved in minutes to the gentleman from Wis- comfort of his advisors. In the well-known international events to bring about consin (Mr. GREEN). speech in which he called the Soviet Union change for the good. He laid the foun- Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speak- the ‘‘focus of evil in the modern world’’ he dation for the end of the Cold War. er, I entered college in the late 1970s, went on to urge his listeners and the country As I said, Mr. Speaker, he was a re- and so I remember well those times and to markable President and will be missed the challenges that we faced: soaring [S]peak out against those who would place by all. inflation, soaring interest rates, soar- the United States in a position of military On January 20, 1981, President ing unemployment, gas prices that and moral inferiority. . . . I urge you to be- Reagan spoke of his abiding commit- were sky high, on the world stage hos- ware the temptation of pride—the tempta- ment to a special interest group that tages in Iran, and the Cold War loomed tion of blithely declaring yourselves above it large. all and label both sides equally at fault, to has too long been neglected. It knows ignore the facts of history and the aggressive no sectional boundaries or ethnic and I remember that as President Reagan impulses of an evil empire, to simply call the racial divisions, and it crosses political took office some pundits, some experts arms race a giant misunderstanding and party lines. It is made up of men and out there arguing that the office of the thereby remove yourself from the struggle women who raise our food, patrol our Presidency had become too big for one between right and wrong and good and evil. streets, man our mines and our fac- man. And they said maybe it was time Throughout his career of public service, tories, teach our children, keep our to look at a different institution, co- Ronald Reagan did not remove himself from homes, and heal us when we are sick; Presidency or something like that. And the struggle between right and wrong, good professionals, industrialists, shop- then on to the stage came Ronald and evil. He engaged in that struggle, and he keepers, clerks, cabbies, and truck Reagan. changed the course of history. drivers. They are, in short, ‘‘we the Through shear force of character, Before the British Parliament, President people,’’ this breed called Americans. through his inspirational leadership, I Reagan repeated the question asked by Win- Mr. Speaker, he will be missed by all. am proud to say that he shaped the ston Churchill in one of his wartime speeches: Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- modern Republican Party, he shaped ‘‘What kind of people do they think we are?’’ utes to the distinguished gentleman the office of the Presidency, he shaped President Reagan answered, ‘‘Free people, from Maryland (Mr. GILCHREST). a new America, indeed he shaped a new worthy of freedom and determined not only to Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I world, a new world that offered hope remain so but to help others gain their free- thank the gentleman for yielding me for freedom-loving people all around dom as well.’’ this time. the world. Being a ‘‘free people, worthy of freedom’’ America mourns these past few days Mr. Speaker, not a bad accomplish- and help[ing] others gain their freedom as the passing of a true American, one ment for one man. well’’ remains America’s challenge. My hope is who reflects not only the values of the Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 that we pursue those aims with the determina- country in the 21st century or the 20th minutes to the distinguished gen- tion and spirit that Ronald Reagan displayed century, but Ronald Reagan had inher- tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS). throughout his career. ent in his body and his soul and his (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given A President whose basic political philosophy mind and his heart the idea that each permission to revise and extend his re- about the role of government continues to oc- of us has a passion for freedom, that marks.) cupy center stage in our domestic debates each of us has a sense of urgency for Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, it has more than a decade after he left office; a justice. been said that Ronald Reagan loved President who changed the course of world Jefferson will be remembered for Texas and Texas loved Ronald Reagan history and helped free millions of people from many, many things; but we will all re- right back. So it was especially poign- totalitarian bondage; a man who restored a member those words, ‘‘We hold these ant that news of his passing occurred nation’s confidence in itself and continues to truths to be self-evident, that all men during our State Republican conven- inspire defenders of freedom everywhere— tion this past weekend. Indeed, State Quite a record. Quite a life. are created equal.’’ Again, our Nation was blessed to have been And Lincoln will be remembered for Senator Jane Nelson from my district given Ronald Reagan. many, many things, but we will all re- in north Texas was quoted in the news- Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield member those words after the Civil paper as saying, ‘‘We stopped at that such time as he may consume to the War: ‘‘With malice toward none, with point. We had a preacher on hand that gentleman from Maryland (Mr. charity for all, let us work together to gave him a beautiful tribute. We were CARDIN). bind up the Nation’s wounds.’’ able to come up with a picture, and we (Mr. CARDIN asked and was given And a century later, another Amer- all sang ‘Amazing Grace.’ There were a permission to revise and extend his re- ican that reflected the true values of lot of tears, mine included.’’ marks.) our country said that ‘‘you will not be County judge Mary Horn was quoted Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise on judged by the color of your skin, but by in my local paper as saying, ‘‘He was behalf of the people I represent in the the content of your character.’’ the same up close as you perceived him Third Congressional District to express These men through the centuries to be on television. He was very sincere my sincere condolences to the Reagan brought America together. They united and very nice. When he talked to you, family and to memorialize our 40th America. They had a vision for Amer- he talked to you. He didn’t pay atten- President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. ica. tion to things going on around him. I had the opportunity to serve for 2 Ronald Reagan will be remembered You had his full attention.’’ years in the Congress when Ronald for many, many things, but we will all State representative Myra Crownover Reagan was President of the United remember with a sense of seriousness said, ‘‘I remember that while Reagan States, and I also had the opportunity and joy when he said, ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, was the oldest elected President, what when I was Speaker of the State legis- tear down that wall.’’ sticks in my mind was the way he con- lature to work with President Reagan So what Mr. Reagan was trying to do nected to young people. We had been on behalf of the National Conference of was to impart that passion for freedom, through a decade of young people being State Legislators. that urgency for justice, not only for disconnected with taking pride in

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000014 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.005 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3837 America, and he lit that spark again.’’ cent mortgage rates, and a rising misery index that in his first months in office I had Representative Crownover went on to across the land. the position of being his Marine Corps say, ‘‘You have to be appreciative of Internationally, America seemed resigned to aid and carrying the nuclear football, what his family is living through.’’ coexistence with an Evil Empire that had the codes, traveling with him, and hav- Someone described it once as being enslaved and killed tens of millions, and drawn ing the opportunity to share some halfway to heaven. I am so glad he has down upon two-thirds of the world’s people an thoughts, it usually was him sharing been released so he could go the rest of ‘‘iron curtain’’ of suffering and hopelessness. the thoughts and me listening in rapt the way. A decade later, it was morning again in attention, but what a wonderful man. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- America. Tax rates were cut from 70 percent When you were with and near Ronald utes to the distinguished gentleman to 25 percent, Gross Domestic Product rising Reagan, it really was morning in from Florida (Mr. FEENEY). at the fastest rates since World War II, stock America. I never knew any one of us (Mr. FEENEY asked and was given markets booming and the American spirit tran- who worked with him or anyone who permission to revise and extend his re- scending long forgotten malaise. was in his presence that could not feel marks.) Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- his love for life, his love for our coun- Mr. FEENEY. Mr. Speaker, for all utes to the gentleman from New Jersey try, his unstoppable optimism. And on Americans, Ronald Reagan was a (Mr. GARRETT). the one hand he was, as we have heard happy warrior who fought all of his life Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. many of our colleagues say, friendly, for freedom with a gracefulness and a Speaker, I rise today as we pay our re- loveable, affable, ready with the joke; confidence that inspired all of Amer- spects to one of the greatest leaders and on the other hand he was truly a ica. But for American contemporary that this Nation has ever known, a man of steel. conservatives like myself, Ronald man who will forever be held as a He had a wonderful vision for Amer- Reagan was more than that. He was model for what is great about America. ica, a vision as he articulated of a city our Plato, laying the philosophical As we take this time to mourn the on the hill, a beacon of hope and oppor- groundwork for limited government, loss of one of our Nation’s greatest tunity for the world. And his resolute freedom, and self-responsibility. leaders, we should also celebrate his determination that we would not con- He was our Moses. After Lincoln, re- heroic and historic life that he lived. tinue in the impossible impasse of the publicanism had been adrift in fighting Ronald Reagan exemplified the best Cold War, the very Cold War that ne- our way out of a desert filled with stat- qualities that you would ever want in a cessitated me and my colleagues to ist tendencies and the march towards leader. He was compassionate, he was carry those nuclear codes; he refused to bigger government and welfare depend- caring, he was visionary, and he was accept that as inevitable and he set out ency, something Frederick Hayek de- strong. He took our Nation from a cri- with the determination that is hard to scribed as ‘‘The Road to Serfdom.’’ sis in confidence to a country the en- imagine today, to end that impasse, to Reagan reminded conservatives that tire world would view as a standard win the war, to defeat the Evil Empire. America had a great rendezvous with bearer of justice and liberty. I was proud to serve with him. destiny ahead. Americans, they put their trust in I just want to express my love to him Reagan was our Washington, the first Ronald Reagan and, in turn, Ronald and my love to his family. contemporary President to consist- Reagan put his trust in each one of us. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield for the ently lay out conservative principles He had faith in the American indi- purpose of making a unanimous con- and steadfastly, calmly, and timely vidual, in one’s ability to care for one’s sent request to the gentleman from lead us during threats to freedom from self. Ronald Reagan knew that we Alabama (Mr. EVERETT). big government and taxation at home, could do more for ourselves than any (Mr. EVERETT asked and was given threats from tyrannical hegemony oversized bureaucratic burdensome permission to revise and extend his re- from abroad, to secure what our first Federal Government could ever do. marks.) President called the ‘‘sacred fire of lib- Ronald Reagan believed that doing Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I insert erty.’’ more for ourselves was really the best at this point in the RECORD my celebra- Finally, Ronald Reagan was a way that we could regain that long tion of President Ronald Reagan’s life, Churchill, warning of external threats missing self-confidence in our Amer- truly a man that made a great dif- not only to our homeland’s freedom ican pride again. ference in this country and this world. but of gathering storms building glob- So today, in the wake of the Presi- Mr. Speaker, I join this House and all the ally which endangered the aspirations dent’s death, we must continue to American people in mourning the loss of of freedom fighters across the globe. learn from his teachings. And we must former President Ronald Wilson Reagan. His And like Churchill, he then led us and long remember after today the con- passing is not only a sad time for America, but led the free world in refusing to ap- tributions that Ronald Reagan made to for all nations. pease or coexist with totalitarian this Nation both for this Nation, and President Reagan gave hope and optimism threats but instead insisting, like King his actions, and their meanings. to a world fearful of an uncertain future. He Henry at Agincourt, that we wade into So may the legacy of Ronald Reagan stirred forgotten emotions of patriotism at the enemy and win. live on as long as we are all proud to home while evoking courage in millions Finally, to quote Senator Benjamin raise up the Stars and Stripes and call abroad struggling under the yolk of com- Hill when he was speaking of the death ourselves the United States of Amer- munism. of Robert E. Lee, I would like to quote ica. He helped to end the Cold War and his leg- him with respect to Ronald Reagan: Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- acy is much in evidence today as once again ‘‘He was a foe without hate; a friend utes to the distinguished gentleman a strong and patriotic America leads the world without treachery; a soldier without from Minnesota (Mr. KLINE). against the evil of tyranny. cruelty; a victor without oppression; Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I just want- Another legacy of President Reagan—one and a victim without murmuring. He ed to rise and join my colleagues in ex- for which he was attacked by the short- was a public officer without vices; a pressing my love and admiration and sighted—was his vision of a strategic missile private citizen without wrong; a neigh- respect for President Ronald Reagan. I defense for our Nation and our allies. Thank bor without reproach; a Christian with- very much appreciate that here on the God Ronald Reagan did not waiver in his re- out hypocrisy; and a man without House floor last night and today col- solve to pursue research into a missile de- guile. He was a Caesar, without his am- leagues from both sides of the aisle fense for America. His unbridled determination bition; Frederick, without his tyranny; have stepped up to express their re- to protect America from nuclear annihilation ul- Napoleon, without his selfishness, and spects. I think that is an important timately brought the Soviet Union to its knees. Washington, without his reward.’’ thing. It is an indicator of what a truly Today, 20 years later, President Bush is This week America gives President great man, a great President, a great leading the launch of a long-awaited missile Reagan his very just reward. leader we had in Ronald Reagan. defense system that will make America more By 1980, America’s leaders were presiding Those of us who had the privilege and secure from the threat of nuclear attack by a over a self described ‘‘national malaise’’ do- honor of working closely with Presi- rogue nation or terrorist organization. The mestically, 12 percent interest rates, 20 per- dent Reagan, and I was very fortunate groundwork research and development of this

VerDate May 21 2004 00:38 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000015 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.035 H09PT1 H3838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 vital defense program, the Strategic Defense We can all point to a handful of peo- citizens of the 6th District of Georgia Initiative, was begun under President Reagan. ple who shaped us into what we are and express my deep sympathy to the I am honored to chair the House Armed today. My list certainly includes Ron- family of Ronald Reagan and my grate- Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces ald Reagan, who helped shape both my ful appreciation for the life of Ronald which has a direct role in the funding and political ideology and the day-to-day Reagan. oversight of this landmark missile defense sys- manner in which I try to govern: with- I had the occasion to meet Mr. tem. And, I am proud to know that my sub- out acrimony, with a touch of humor, Reagan for the first time in 1970 when committee’s efforts are the continuation of the and with an unwavering faith in the he began his pursuit on the national promise made by Ronald Reagan to bring American people. political stage, and I watched in about a safer future for our families. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 min- amazement as this man transformed a On a personal note, the people of the Sec- utes to the distinguished gentlewoman decade of dissent and discord into a ond District of Alabama have a special love for from the State of Florida (Ms. HARRIS). decade of hope and prosperity through Ronald Reagan. On July 10, 1986, Air Force b 1200 the power of his positive attitude and One landed at Dothan Airport and President to his great patriotism to his country. Reagan joined hundreds of our citizens of the Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, tonight As a young man in the 1950s, I re- Wiregrass for fried chicken and a discussion we join Americans from all walks of member crawling under the bomb shel- of his tax cut plan. His charm and conserv- life and every political persuasion in ters and under my desk when we pre- ative message were very warmly received. It mourning a President whose courage, pared for the Cold War and the worst of was clear to everyone there that he hated to vision, optimism and resolve renewed the tyranny of communism, and I leave, and we hated to give him up. the Nation he loved. watched 35 years later as, through his Now Alabama and America must say a final As we look back with the clarity and powerful persuasiveness, Ronald farewell to our beloved former President. assuredness that history affords, how Reagan broke down the Berlin Wall, Frankly, I can’t imagine an America without easily we forget the staggering chal- broke down the Soviet Union and Ronald Reagan. He symbolized more com- lenges that Ronald Reagan inherited brought peace and prosperity to more pletely than anyone else in modern history January 20, 1981. of the world. what we loved so much about our country. He Haunted by the ghost of Vietnam, On this day on behalf of all of my made America ‘America’ again and for that we America seemed in retreat as Soviet constituents, my children and my will always be grateful. aggression either enslaved or threat- grandchildren, I give thanks for the life On behalf of the people of the Second Dis- ened significant regions of four con- of Ronald Reagan, and I thank God trict of Alabama, I send my condolences to tinents. Meanwhile, the American peo- that Ronald Reagan came America’s Nancy Reagan and her family. We join with ple struggled as stagnant economic way. the nation and the world in sharing in your growth, double-digit inflation, and 20 Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- grief. percent interest rates ate away their utes to the distinguished gentleman Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- life savings and crushed their hopes for from Nevada (Mr. GIBBONS). utes to the distinguished gentleman the future. Most ominously, our lead- (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given from the State of Washington (Mr. ers spoke of a crisis in the American permission to revise and extend his re- HASTINGS). spirit, of a pervasive malaise that ap- marks.) Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. peared to have infected our hopes, our Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I want Speaker, Ronald Reagan is a large part dreams and our will to persevere. to add my thanks to the gentleman of why I have the honor of standing These problems seemed so severe and from California (Mr. COX) for granting here today. I am from Washington so insoluble that pundits and politicos me the time to speak this afternoon. State but in the mid-1960s I lived in wondered if the burdens of the Presi- I rise today to express my most sin- California. In 1966 I had the privilege of dency had become too large, too com- cere and heartfelt condolences to the casting my first vote for Ronald plex and too demanding for any one family of Ronald Wilson Reagan and to Reagan in the gubernatorial primary person to handle, but not Ronald the millions of Americans, Mr. Speak- and subsequently in the general elec- Reagan. er, who join me and all of us in mourn- tion when he was elected Governor. They also believed that the United ing the passing of this great leader this I moved back to Washington in 1976, States could only hope to become com- week. and I served as a Reagan delegate to fortable in its prison of mutually as- I also rise to voice a great sense of the Presidential Convention in Kansas sured destruction with the Soviet loss and bereavement felt by a mul- City. He inspired me to get involved in Union and that the era of nuclear tyr- titude of my fellow Nevadans who are public service. And 2 years later, I was anny was with us forever, but not Ron- now reflecting upon and celebrating elected to the Washington State legis- ald Reagan. the tremendous impact that our Na- lature. These so-called experts were even tion’s 40th and arguably most influen- Reagan viewed the government as a convinced that a vibrant economy was tial President has had on all of our servant of the people, not their master. impossible without double-digit infla- lives. Throughout his career, he worked for tion, but not Ronald Reagan. Reagan’s political accomplishments less government control over our lives. Rising from the humblest of begin- alone could fill volumes; yet his polit- During his first inaugural address he nings, Ronald Reagan taught us once ical goals would have been far more said, and I quote, ‘‘It is not my intent again how to embrace the extraor- difficult to come by if not for his eter- to do away with government. It is rath- dinary. His historic Presidency re- nally honorable character and person- er to make it work, work with us, not stored our spirit, revitalized our econ- ality. This week, as Americans mourn over us; stand by our side, not ride on omy and transformed yesterday’s gar- this great loss together, we will reflect our back. Government can and must risons of tyranny into today’s arsenals not only on his political legacy, but provide opportunity, not smother it, of liberty. also upon Reagan’s personal contribu- foster productivity, not stifle it.’’ Mr. Speaker, Ronald Reagan brought tions to America and to our culture. While he made no apologies for what us together by reminding us of the Ronald Reagan was more than a he believed, he was a pragmatist, not unique blessings that we enjoy as a Na- President or a Commander-in-Chief. willing to sacrifice the good for the tion, and as we grieve his passing this President Reagan was a small-town perfect. He has been quoted as saying, week, let us celebrate a life that exem- boy who mastered his own destiny to and I quote, ‘‘Die-hard conservatives plified the strength, the character and become an inspiration and great moti- thought that if I could not get every- the resiliency of the American spirit vating force for the principles and poli- thing that I asked for, I should jump Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 cies that many of us continue to fight off the cliff with the flag flying, go minutes to the distinguished gen- for every day in the House of Rep- down in flames. No,’’ he said, ‘‘if I can tleman from Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON). resentatives. get 70 or 80 percent of what I am trying Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank During my tenure in Congress, it has to get, I will take that and then con- the gentleman for the time. been one of my most distinguished hon- tinue to try to get the rest in the fu- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand ors and personal joys to lead my col- ture.’’ here today on behalf of myself and the leagues on multiple measures designed

VerDate May 21 2004 00:58 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000016 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.012 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3839 to pay homage to Mr. Reagan. Most no- Our thoughts and prayers are with outlook on life, the world and our place tably, in May of 2002, legislation I his family, and we hope that they get in it. He came to office at a time in our sponsored to grant Ronald and Nancy through this with not too much crisis history when we were a little bruised Reagan the Congressional Gold Medal for all the blessings they have be- and battered, and, simply said, he became a reality when President Bush stowed upon our Nation. pulled us up by our bootstraps and presented Nancy Reagan with this Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- taught us how to get back on the horse award, the highest honor Congress can utes to the distinguished gentleman that knocked us off. bestow, in the Capitol rotunda. from Virginia (Mr. FORBES). ‘‘America is too great for small Ironically, in light of the tremendous Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise dreams,’’ he once said, but to Ronald impression his life has left upon the today with a heavy heart to honor one Reagan these were not merely words American public, even the Congres- of America’s greatest statesmen, Presi- that were used in a 30-second sound sional Gold Medal seems a tiny token dent Ronald Reagan. bite. These were words that went to the of appreciation that can only be over- As Ronald Reagan makes his final core of the man. shadowed by the monumental out- trip to Washington, we remember this He reminded us that even though we pouring of respect, reverence and ap- truly humble American hero. We re- may have our differences, our common preciation flowing from all corners of member a man with an ordinary begin- bond as Americans sets us apart from our great Nation this week. ning who went on to do extraordinary the rest of the world. He believed in all So as we contemplate the magnifi- things, to chart the course for a gen- that is good in America because he be- cent life of President Ronald Reagan eration, for a Nation and for the world. lieved there is good in every American. Mr. Speaker, Washington is a town of and mourn his passing, we are reas- Ronald Reagan was a hero to me and leaders, and each of us who comes to sured by the fact that this body can a hero to an entire generation. He Washington has a vision for the direc- and should keep his legacy alive. Con- leaves a legacy of hope and prosperity tion of our Nation. Rarely is there a gress can best honor President Reagan that will last for generations to come. man like Ronald Reagan who cannot by continuing progress along a path of I know there is a special place in only lead leaders, but who can do so conservative policies that Reagan him- heaven for Ronald Reagan, and I know with such integrity, principle and hon- self would be proud of, and with that, I in my heart he heard the words, ‘‘Well esty. once again send my warmest regards to In the midst of a Nation whose spirit done.’’ the Reagan family. had been crushed with war and eco- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- nomic burden, in the midst of people utes to the distinguished gentleman utes to the distinguished gentleman gripped with fear from the spread of from Florida (Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- from Texas (Mr. CARTER). communism, Ronald Reagan picked us BALART). Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, today our up and breathed hope into our hearts. Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Nation weeps in a very sad week when He reminded us of what we were fight- Florida. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gen- we recognize that we have lost a Presi- ing for. He said, ‘‘The ultimate deter- tleman from California (Mr. COX) for dent who changed the Nation and acted minant in the struggle now going on the time. upon a policy that created positive for the world will not be bombs and Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a change not only for this Nation, but for rockets but a test of wills and ideas, a man who I believe to be the greatest the entire world. trial of spiritual resolve: the values we American President of the 20th cen- Those of us who went into politics in hold, the beliefs we cherish and the tury. President Ronald Reagan de- the 1980s, as I did, many of us went in ideals to which we are dedicated.’’ feated the most powerful and dan- because we were inspired by Ronald He reminded us that as Americans we gerous military empire in the history Reagan. I actually ran for office the have a responsibility to help those in of the world without firing a single first time in 1980, and something that I need: ‘‘We cannot turn away from shot. President Reagan knew instinc- will never forget is that Ronald Reagan them,’’ he said, ‘‘for the struggle here tively that America represents good, took the time for a young, just-get- is not right versus left; it is right and he knew that communism rep- ting-started fellow who is running for versus wrong.’’ How true his words still resents evil. He never wavered in his the State representative in Texas, to ring today. conviction that freedom is the birth- drop me a personal note of encourage- Ronald Reagan reminded us that gov- right of all mankind. ment. Here was a man who was going ernment is not the answer to our prob- The enemies of the United States to lead the Nation, and yet he took the lems, people are. ‘‘The government’s never forgave him for his firmness, for time for one small elected official. I view of the economy could be summed his character, for his faith in the peo- will never forget that. up in a few short phrases,’’ he said. ‘‘If ple of the United States and his faith Ronald Reagan believed in America. it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, in the cause of liberty. Even in his He knew America to be the most noble regulate it. And if it stops moving, sub- death, they continue to attack him. Nation on the face of the Earth, and he sidize it.’’ His hatred is evidenced by the declara- absolutely trusted the American peo- By exposing and destroying burden- tion made by the tyrannical regime in ple, that they would do the right thing, some and oppressive regulation and Havana a few hours ago: ‘‘He, who because he knew them to be the noble taxes, he restored the spirit that Amer- never should have been born, has died.’’ people who created this Nation. That ica’s built upon: optimism, opportunity That monstrous statement illustrates message, as he inspired our country and self-reliance. In doing so, he not the ultimate evil of the tyrant who has with that message, brought us out of only energized the economy, but he re- enslaved the Cuban people for over 45 malaise and started us on the path of juvenated the pride and self-worth of years. President Reagan knew that the glory to know that we are doing the Americans. Cuban tyrant and that Communist ty- right thing. Finally, Ronald Reagan reminded us rants everywhere have represented and We have missed Ronald Reagan. We of the importance of faith in our de- represent the antithesis of liberty, will miss him tremendously because he mocracy. He said, ‘‘Freedom prospers freedom and human dignity. inspired us to the greatness that we when religion is vibrant and the rule of I think he was an extraordinary lead- have, and for that reason, he has been law under God is acknowledged.’’ He er, Mr. Speaker, someone who inspired a blessing upon this Nation. We will will be missed, but his words and spirit us all, changed America for the better not forget. will continue on. and saved the world from tyranny. Back in Williamson County, where I Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- May Ronald Wilson Reagan, apostle come from, we celebrate Ronald Rea- utes to the distinguished gentleman of freedom, democracy and human gan’s birthday every year, and that is from South Carolina (Mr. BARRETT). rights, rest in peace. our big birthday celebration because Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. we know Ronald Reagan is the modern Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for b 1215 founder of the Republican Party today, yielding me the time. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- and that inspiration causes us to cele- Mr. Speaker, President Reagan utes to the distinguished gentleman brate his birthday. changed our hearts with his optimistic from Michigan (Mr. UPTON).

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And it was the ideas that ended up being in charge of congres- wonderful woman to whom he wished President Reagan brought to Wash- sional affairs at OMB under Director to propose marriage. But, and it was on ington that mattered most of all. Stockman and then under Director Jim this point that he asked the Presi- It is well known and much remarked Miller. Ronald Reagan had a vision, an dent’s advice, he had not told this upon that Ronald Reagan won the Cold agenda; and he knew how to get things woman about his background for fear War without firing a shot. He led the done. He surrounded himself with good of losing her. So he asked the Presi- global movement to tear down the Ber- people that were smart, who shared his dent, should I tell her that I went to lin Wall. He led an economic renais- vision, and in fact knew the political Harvard? sance at home by dramatically reduc- process to get things done. I knew immediately where I stood. ing the burden of taxes across the Back then, times were tough. We had Two years later, I was with the Presi- board, from a marginal rate of 70 per- the Cold War, we had double-digit in- dent in the Oval Office, and I have a cent down to 28 percent. But it is just flation, double-digit unemployment, picture hanging on my desk of this mo- as important to recognize the leading double-digit interest rates; and yet he ment, and I am sitting across from his role that President Reagan played in was still able to get his agenda through desk, across from him, just the two of supporting our country, such issues as and move the country forward. The us. He has a big smile on his face, and the civil rights of women and men here odds were stacked against him. Man, I am about to burst out laughing be- at home. Republicans did not control the Sen- cause he was, of course, telling another President Reagan, of course, ap- ate; and in this body, in the House, joke. pointed the first woman to be ambas- they did not control the House either. It was a special privilege to travel sador of the United Nations. He ap- In fact, the margin was 70 or 80 votes with the President on Air Force 1, and pointed the first woman to be a Justice short in the House. Yet he was still what I particularly remember is the of the United States Supreme Court. able to get his agenda through. way the President came back to cheer He appointed the first woman to be On the minority side, the Republican up the staff, to regale us with stories Secretary of Transportation, the first side, we had two terrific dynamic lead- and jokes. I was particularly fond of Latina to be Treasurer of the United ers, John Rhodes and Bob Michel, two his amazingly authentic Irish brogue. States. Republicans that were minority lead- But I will not forget especially the On November 2, 1983, he made Martin ers, never Speaker. They were both last time I saw him as President. It Luther King’s birthday a national holi- good, decent, honest people; but they was here in this Capitol. He had sum- day. He appointed the first African never had the votes, or not the Repub- moned us, the Republican Members, American chairman of the U.S. Civil lican votes. So Ronald Reagan appealed just days before the inauguration to Rights Commission, my good friend to the American people for his support. give us a private valediction. No press, and great American, the late Clarence ‘‘Reaganesque’’ is a word today that no public, just us. And he spoke from Pendleton. He extended the Voting you will find in the dictionary, a pow- the Democratic sides of the aisle, from Rights Act for a quarter century. He erful word; and in fact he put policy the rostrum on the left, a mistake I at- named the first Hispanic to the Cabi- over politics, and look at the results. tributed to his lack of familiarity with net, Lauro Cavasos, as Secretary of He beat an incumbent President, a House procedure. It was a mistake of Education. good honest, decent guy, Jimmy mine, however. He knew exactly what On August 10, 1988, he provided com- Carter, who has done wonderful things he was doing. And as he described his pensation to Japanese Americans who since his Presidency; but the real test political career, he described how I did had been deprived of their civil lib- is your reelection, and Ronald Reagan not leave the Democratic Party, the erties and their property during the in- won 49 of the 50 States. If that was not Democratic Party left me; and he famous internment of World War II or- a mandate in terms of his agenda, I do strode purposefully to this other ros- dered by FDR. not know what is. That mandate, win- trum to the delight of the Republican Today, we can see the wisdom of ning 49 States, I think will serve as the Members. President Reagan’s policies from a dis- record for any President running for But what he told us that day rose far tance. He appointed the first-ever Pres- reelection. above party and partisanship. Because, idential Commission on AIDS and gave Yes, history will judge where he of course, he saw a consistent thread national direction to the effort to stop stands, rightfully so. But in large part throughout his career in his support the spread of this terrible disease. it already has. Ronald Reagan was a for FDR, his campaigning for Harry His was the statesmanship of a true great American President, a wonderful Truman, his support and campaigning leader. While fighting Soviet expansion man who touched tens of millions of for Ike, and of course his own adminis- in Africa, he fought apartheid and im- lives across this country in every re- tration. A few moments after he fin- posed sanctions on the racist Govern- spect of their life. I was proud to serve ished here on the floor, we went to ment of South Africa by executive a wonderful President for those years. Statuary Hall and he mingled with the order. He demanded as a condition of Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself Members and we had a few private mo- lifting those sanctions the release of such time as I may consume. ments there. This was, of course, just a Nelson Mandela. And yet he refused to The first time I met Ronald Reagan few feet from where in the rotunda declare economic warfare against the was the day I began work for him in later today his body will lie in repose. civilian population of that country, the White House. We shook hands and He did not tell me a joke at that time. black, white, and all races as the exchanged pleasantries in the Oval Of- Instead, after congratulating me on my United Nations had done in imposing fice. Of course, it is difficult to forget recent election to Congress, something its sanctions on Zimbabwe. So today, one’s first meeting with the President we had had the chance more exu- whereas Zimbabwe has become a living of the United States, but what I par- berantly to celebrate after me and my hell, an autocracy that has stripped ticularly remember is how quickly he new colleague, the gentleman from away all pretense of law or property or put me at ease. Of course, he told a California (Mr. ROHRABACHER), visited personal safety, South Africa has a real joke. with him in the Oval Office in June, he democracy where all men and women Learning that I was a Harvard grad- told me never forget to trust the people can vote and where all are equal before uate, he told me the story of a friend of who sent you here and always fight for the law. his who had graduated from Harvard the principles that you and I share. In Central America, he prevented the Law School, had become a partner in a It was the serious side of him because Soviet Union from establishing a large firm but had lost his position due he was all about ideas. And while his beachhead in our own hemisphere, and

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Mr. Speaker, from that day in Janu- ington Redskins ceremony at the Rose If I had to describe President Reagan ary of 1981, when President Reagan was Garden after winning the Super Bowl, with just one adjective, it would not be sworn in, until last Saturday, the hitting Gary Sanders on the money as courageous, optimistic or kind, or any American people always knew where to he ran a drag pattern across the Rose number of other fitting adjectives for look for a hero. President Reagan did Garden. such a great man, it would be Amer- great things not only for our country The differences then, despite our dis- ican. Above all things, President but for our world. Today, more than 1 agreements, were real; but because of Reagan was an American. He so em- billion people live in freedom because the way President Reagan led, he bodied the spirit, courage and hope of of his global leadership. In fact, all of taught us that there is a big difference America that he was able to reach out the people of the world, those who between strong beliefs and bitter par- and touch his fellow citizens. He trust- enjoy the sweet blessings of liberty and tisanship. Strong beliefs and a love of ed the American people to be able to those who still yearn for freedom, will country are the only way to bring this make decisions for themselves, and in always know where to look for a hero. country forward as we face the enor- turn they trusted him. He had a dream Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of mous challenges that we have before to make America stronger by putting my time. this body today. more responsibility back into the Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 Ronald Reagan always stressed that hands of the people. He understood minutes to the distinguished gen- we are a can-do country. Democrats that Americans could manage their tleman from Ohio (Mr. RYAN). and Republicans both believe this. And hard-earned dollars better than any Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I I believe it is that sense of optimism, government agency. He empowered the thank the gentleman for yielding me as we look back on history, that the citizens to work harder and to improve this time, this opportunity to share a Presidents that moved the Nation for- our Nation from the ground up. few words about President Reagan. ward were optimistic and believed the I am proud to model my views on Mr. Speaker, when our country was best and the brightest in this country government after one of our great confronted with a terrible menace of would continue to move us forward. Presidents, President Reagan. Even dangerous ideology, Reagan rallied those who have never met him or who 1230 America and united the world to deci- b disagree with him politically felt a spe- sively defeat the threat of Com- Mr. Speaker, I believe we can get cial connection with President Reagan. munism. We are grateful for that lead- back on the right track with strong He was a people’s President, arguably ership. leadership and a real commitment to unlike any others before or after. Ronald Reagan elevated the office of confronting the problems that face He invigorated and inspired those President. When mistakes were made, American families today. In the words young men for the battle ahead, just as Ronald Reagan personally accepted re- of Ronald Reagan, we can do better. he invigorated and inspired a Nation sponsibility. It did not matter what With tolerance and inclusion, uniting while he was in office. President focus groups, polls, his advisers, polit- rather than dividing, we can continue Reagan always celebrated life, and he ical consultants said, he understood the legacy of Ronald Reagan. loved every day of it. I am honored to that the buck stopped with him and So when we return to work next be celebrating the life of such a great him alone. week, I hope this House will be inspired American with Members today. We He was an American icon, forever re- by the leadership of Ronald Reagan in- were blessed and honored as a Nation membered for his warmth and the re- stead of mired in the partisan politics to have President Reagan as both our spect he afforded to others, and our that have too often affected our work leader and as our friend. Mr. President, you were not just thoughts and prayers today are with as of late. We should be inspired by his marking time. You made a tremendous Nancy and his children and his family patriotism and devotion to our coun- difference in the lives of all Americans. at this very difficult time. try, and we should remember his faith, You made the Nation stronger and the Even when President Reagan broke his optimism, and his unwavering com- world a safer place for democracy. the hearts of the Democrats, he was re- mitment to his convictions as we do Today we still enjoy the fruits of the spected for his honesty, his beliefs, and the work of the American people. Reagan revolution. You fought for free- the dedication he displayed in pursuing In the words of President Reagan, dom, and today it does not waver. You those comforting words he gave us them. were the inspiration of so many, in- As a young elementary student dur- some 18 years, and we will never forget cluding myself, and today we remem- ing the Challenger disaster, it was enor- Ronald Reagan, nor the last time we ber and say thanks to you. On behalf of saw him, for now he has slipped the mous comfort to those of us who were the entire First Congressional District surly bonds of Earth to touch the face all watching, because there was a of South Carolina, a grateful Nation teacher on the Challenger at that time, of God. We will miss him. and myself, thank you, Mr. President, to listen to President Reagan as we Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 min- and may God bless you and your fam- began to question why America was utes to the gentleman from South ily. sending these astronauts up into space; Carolina (Mr. BROWN). Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 why was there a teacher on the Chal- (Mr. BROWN of South Carolina asked minute to the gentleman from Arkan- lenger at that time. And President and was given permission to revise and sas (Mr. ROSS). Reagan said to us that the future does extend his remarks.) (Mr. ROSS asked and was given per- not belong to the faint-hearted, it be- Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. mission to revise and extend his re- longs to the brave, and communicating Speaker, like so many Americans, marks.) to us what America was all about. President Reagan was not only my Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, the great I also remember as a young man President, but also my inspiration. My communicator, an all-American pa- President Reagan interacting with own calling to public service in 1981 triot, relentless pursuer of freedom, then-Speaker Tip O’Neill, in the way was in no small part as a result of these qualities describe America’s 40th they got along, and they laughed and President Reagan’s example. Without President, Ronald Reagan. they talked and they joked. And that his leadership and passion for our great We can all agree that President Rea- was a great example for those of us Nation, I would not be standing in this gan’s enduring love for his country and who were beginning to get acquainted great Chamber before Members today. his idealistic outlook renewed faith with the political system. He was a shining light and a beacon and hope to a generation of Americans. I remember the courage and the of hope not only for our Nation, but My fond memories of President Reagan humor that President Reagan showed also for the world. At a time in history will include, among others, that defin- when he was shot, hoping that the doc- when it was desperately needed, he ing moment nearly 14 years ago as I

VerDate May 21 2004 00:58 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000019 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.043 H09PT1 H3842 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 watched with pride as he, as a former of the Cold War, pushed the Soviet Union and private. Ronald Reagan did not care, Morris President, chiseled away at the Berlin the eastern Bloc onto the ‘‘ash heap of his- recounts, who got the credit as long as his de- Wall. I was truly moved by the im- tory’’ and restored the virtues of idealism and cisions were implemented and his goals for mense joy and pride that he radiated optimism to our country. He was a visionary America came closer to realization. Recently and that radiated on the faces around who instigated the rebirth of conservatism and Kiron K. Skinner and Marty Anderson’s fine him. You see, it had not been that shaped the Republican Party into the gov- works detailed the depth and breath of Rea- many years before that in his famous erning national majority we see today. gan’s view of the world—a view he imple- speech he said, ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, tear Ronald Reagan was a source of inspiration mented in office. down this wall.’’ to me both personally and politically. I was In describing another great man at another President Reagan’s commitment and serving as Executive Director of the Oklahoma time in history, Winston Churchill writes in his service to our country and the world State Party when Reagan was elected. In History of the English Speaking Peoples that will be forever remembered in the 1984, I was honored to head his re-election Robert Peel was ‘‘ . . . the dominating force hearts and minds of people around the efforts in Oklahoma. I also served as Okla- and personality in English politics . . .’’ who globe. I join millions of others through- homa GOP Chairman during his presidency, ‘‘whether in Opposition or in office . . . tow- out the world who continue to keep so I had opportunities to meet and work with ered above the scene. He was not a man of Mrs. Reagan and their family in my him. broad and ranging modes of thoughts, but he heart and in my prayers as we pay trib- Ronald Reagan had a magic that really ap- understood better than any of his contem- ute to the 40th President of the United pealed to people. A favorite memory is of a poraries the needs of the country and he had States of America, former President meeting with the president and Republican the outstanding courage to change his views Ronald Reagan. state party chairmen from the South in 1988. in order to meet them.’’ Robert Peel, Mr. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- A 15 minute meeting turned into an hour-long Churchill added, saw the industrial revolution utes to the gentleman from Oklahoma treasure as he regaled us with one hilarious in Britain that made her the pre-eminent world power in the nineteenth century was driven (Mr. COLE). political story after another. His wit and humor (Mr. COLE asked and was given per- are as fresh in my memory today as they were not by the government but by private enter- mission to revise and extend his re- 20 years ago. I was privileged to see up close prise, by capital, by entrepreneurs, by a free people willing to take risks. marks.) what so many Americans intuitively felt when Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, there are few There are many differences between Robert watching him on television. He was an ex- Peel and Ronald Reagan. Mr. Peel split his men in our history whose lives can be traordinary man who lived life and enjoyed party and destroyed a governing coalition to said to have changed the world. Ronald being with people. It is no wonder he was able support Free Trade—a decision validated by Reagan was one of those men. to move thousands of people and mobilize history. As a governor and then as a presi- Ronald Reagan was an inspiration to them to support his efforts. It’s a gift few of us me personally and politically. In 1984, I dent, Ronald Reagan united a party badly di- have—and he had that magic in abundance. vided over ideas and led it out of the political was honored to head his reelection Not only is Ronald Reagan a personal hero wilderness. The Republican ascendancy in na- campaign in Oklahoma. I also served as to me, his influence has shaped a generation tional government today is a direct result of chairman of the Oklahoma Republican of politicians. And by doing that he instilled the his leadership. But in reading Winston Church- Party during his Presidency. A favorite values that the Republican Party embraces ill’s appraisal of Robert Peel’s political biog- memory of mine is of a meeting with today. Countless Republican officeholders got raphy. He was the dominating personality in the President and Republican State into elective politics because he fired their American politics for a generation. party chairmen from the South at the imagination. More profoundly, he showed that From the vantage of the early twenty-first White House in 1988. A 15-minute meet- the institution of the presidency does work. century, it is hard to recall the mood of the ing turned into an hour-long treasure We seldom remember that after the trials of country and its troubles at his election in 1980. as he regaled us with one hilarious po- Watergate and twenty years of failed or short- Watergate, defeat in Vietnam, unrestrained litical story after another. Ronald ened administrations, some thought our coun- Soviet adventurism, double digit inflation and Reagan loved politicians, he loved poli- try was too big for one man to govern, inspire interest rates, massive unemployment, an en- tics, and he loved public service. and shape. No one, particularly those who ergy crisis, American hostages in Tehran, the I cannot claim to have known Ronald worked with Ronald Reagan, question that end of the post-War U.S. domination of the Reagan well. I was privileged to be today. global economy—all these combined to give with him on more than a few occasions. And let us not forget that he was a very ef- some a sense America’s best days were be- All the same, he changed my life and fective politician whose drive to succeed and hind her; that perhaps free enterprise and the lives of millions of others. He was will to win were intense. He lost primary after freedom were not the answer; that we had to a voice of faith, faith in America, faith primary in 1976 before coming back from the accept totalitarian communism as a legitimate in her people, faith in their future, and, political graveyard in North Carolina, Texas and equally plausible alternative to our own most profoundly, faith in freedom. and Oklahoma. Former Republican National way of life. Ronald Reagan rejected these Ronald Reagan inspired us to do Chairman Frank Farenkopf tells the story that ideas. He was optimistic about America, he great things. With him we accom- on election day in 1984, the president was so believed the United States was ‘‘a shining city plished much. It is for us to continue far ahead in the polls that he and Ed Rollins on the hill’’, a beacon of hope and freedom to to build that shining city on a hill to cancelled a rally in Minnesota. He did not the world. He understood communism was evil which he so often referred. There is need to be bothered, they reasoned. After he and free peoples must defend themselves much yet to do. Ronald Reagan was my won 49 states and only lost Minnesota by against the darkness of tyranny and oppres- hero; but more importantly, he was an about 2,500 votes, the president liked to tease sion. He saw a bright and prosperous future American hero. We mourn his passing, both of his advisors about their election day for all Americans, one where their work could but we celebrate his life of achieve- gaffe. It became a joke, but the president carry them as far as they dared to dream. ment and patriotism. wanted Minnesota in his column. Looking back, we take all these things for Mr. Speaker, there are few men in our his- Much has been made in recent days of granted, but Ronald Reagan was ridiculed by tory and there will be few men in our future Ronald Reagan’s courage. We saw his phys- the intellectuals and so-called realists of his who live their lives in such a way that the ical courage when an assassin sought to take day. It took real courage to stand up for his world will be changed because of their exist- his life in early 1981. We saw it again when beliefs to put them into practice, and to defend ence. Ronald Reagan is one of those men. he confronted the ravages of Alzheimer’s with them from the faint of heart while they took His dignity, character, strength and convictions grace, candor and sensitivity. But President root and blossomed. To paraphrase Mr. will distinguish him in the pages of history and Reagan also had the courage of his ideas and Churchill’s assessment of Mr. Peel, Ronald define him as one of the greatest presidents of an ability to see the right path for his party Reagan understood his countrymen better the twentieth century. President Reagan was and for is country. than anyone else on the political stage. They an inspiration to many and his optimism for One of Ronald Reagan’s biographers, Ed- needed leadership, he gave it and they loved America’s future encouraged those across all mund Morris, tells of his astonishment when him for it. party lines. He knew there was a brighter to- he read the president’s diaries from his time in Like Mr. Peel, Ronald Reagan also had the morrow through the path of strong values, office. He learned how many of the major and courage to change his views. A New Deal hard work, tough decisions and perseverance. complex decisions of the Reagan Administra- Democrat, his partisan affiliation and ideolog- His leadership pulled America through the end tion were made by the president, alone and in ical vantage point slowly shifted over time

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Ron- his graciousness, his openness, his gen- for probably 30 or 40 minutes, and I ald Reagan learned about communists first erosity of spirit, the willingness to thought that was the end of it. And 2 hand when he battled to keep them out of the hear folks out and hear debate. That is days later, I got a personal hand- entertainment industry. Much of his later polit- a sign of greatness in any individual, written letter from the President ical success was based on a willingness to and there were lessons for that day al- thanking me for sticking up for him. stand up to Soviet aggression. Yet, when a most 30 years ago, and they are perhaps Who would believe the President of the glimmer of light came through the darkness lessons today for the Washington in United States would take the time to behind the Iron Curtain, President Reagan which we work today. write a handwritten note to a new Con- saw America’s chance for victory through ne- My best wishes to the family, and gressman just because he took a posi- gotiation and began to talk to the Soviets and God bless Ronald Reagan. tion that paralleled the President’s? He their leader, Mikhail Gorbachev. Many of his Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 min- was a wonderful, down-to-Earth man. longtime supporters decried his decision and utes to the gentleman from Indiana One more little anecdote, and then I they did so with good reason because the So- (Mr. BURTON). will let the rest of my colleagues talk. viets historically did not negotiate in good Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- When I first got elected, they had a faith. But the president had the courage and er, I, like all of my colleagues, would dinner for all of the freshmen Congress- the vision to see the great opening and he like to extol the wonderful accomplish- men. After the dinner, we were walking took it. And, like so many times in the past, he ments of President Reagan, the econ- around the Green Room, and everybody was right. And we are better for it. omy coming back from the doldrums, was patting the President on the back Mr. Speaker, like many Americans I cannot the destruction of the Berlin Wall, and and saying what a great job he had claim to have known Ronald Reagan well. I the Communist menace that we faced done with the tax cuts. As he walked was privileged to be with him on more than a so much back in the 1960s, 1970s and by me, I thought I better talk about few occasions, but more often I watched him 1980s. But what I want to talk about something besides tax cuts because he on television or read about him in the morn- today are personal experiences I had is just walking past everybody, and I ing’s newspapers with the rest of the country. with Ronald Reagan. really wanted to talk to the guy. As he walked by, I said, ‘‘President All the same, he changed my life. And he When I was running for office over a Reagan, one of my favorite movies was changed the lives of millions around the world. period of 10 or 12 years, I promised my King’s Row.’’ He said, thank you very His was a voice of faith. Faith in America, in mother, who was a waitress for many, much, took two steps past me, stopped, her people, and in freedom. He inspired us to many years at L.S. Harris & Company, turned around and came back, and do great things. With him we accomplished that if I ever got elected to the Con- talked for 10 minutes about that much. Though he has gone to a better place, gress of the United States, the first movie. It was one of the greatest it is for us to continue to build that shining city thing I would do is take her in the front door of the White House and in- thrills of my life to get a real insight on the hill. There is much yet to do. But Ron- into what he did as a movie actor. He ald Reagan’s legacy and memory will inspire troduce her to the President of the United States. really enjoyed it as well. All my col- us in our task. leagues gathered around. It was one of Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 I got elected in 1983. I called the the highlights of the evening. minutes to the gentleman from Oregon White House and they said, yes, we can give you a couple of minutes with the That is the kind of guy Ronald (Mr. WU). Reagan was. He cared about people in (Mr. WU asked and was given permis- President. I called my mom, and I took her in the front door of the White addition to being a great President. sion to revise and extend his remarks.) I would like to say to his family, God Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I thank the House expecting a very perfunctory bless you, all of you. Mrs. Reagan, you gentleman from Kansas (Mr. MOORE) kind of meeting where he would shake were great to us when you were First and the gentleman from California (Mr. hands and take a picture, and that Lady. God bless you and your family. COX) for their bipartisan leadership in would be it. Unbeknownst to me, he The good Lord, I am sure, has a very this tribute to President Ronald contacted my office and tried to find high place in heaven for Ronald Reagan. out everything he could about me. Reagan. I would like to share a personal When we walked in, he put his arm Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 story, one little vignette about my ex- around me and said to my mother, minutes to the gentleman from Illinois perience with President Reagan. It was ‘‘This is one of the finest young Con- (Mr. EMANUEL). during my student days, during my col- gressmen in the Congress. I want you Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I do not lege senior year. Then-Governor to know that I really appreciate all of have stories like the gentleman from Reagan came to Stanford to speak. The the things he has done,’’ and he reeled Indiana (Mr. BURTON), personal inter- speech was organized. It was sometime off three or four things I had accom- action with former President Reagan, between his 1976 Presidential campaign plished that I did not think he had any but as somebody growing up and loving and his 1980 Presidential campaign. He idea about. politics, I obviously watched his Presi- had been Governor of California. I could see my mother’s chest ex- dency as a student of politics. His speech at Stanford was organized panding, expanding, and expanding. Here was a guy known as a great by the Young College Republicans or Here is a little lady from the Midwest communicator, an eternal optimist. It the Young College Conservatives. Who- who had a very tough life, was abused makes sense when one thinks about it: ever organized it, they carefully as a wife, and protected me and my sis- A guy who grew up in Dixon, Illinois, a screened the audience, and a lot of ter from abuse from my father. She had troubled home, faced a series of dis- folks were screened out. But for what- nothing but a tough life, and here was advantages, and one day wakes up in ever reason, I was screened in. the President of the United States tell- the White House. Then-Governor Reagan gave a very ing her what a great guy her son was. good speech, after which he took ques- I will never forget that as long as I b 1245 tions. I was one of the ones who rose to live. She walked out of that office with What is there not to be optimistic ask a question. Of course, it was a chal- my stepfather and me, and she was so about? And he had that sense of opti- lenging question. As I was going into proud. She carried a picture of the mism, and everybody can talk about the question, members of the audience President and us together for the rest different skills or techniques or tactics started to boo me, and the moderator of her life. She was so proud to the day as a communicator; but the truth is he rose to cut off my question. It was at she died. He was that kind of a guy. never left Dixon, Illinois. He had that that point that Mr. Reagan stepped up I remember another time I debated common touch. He knew about walk- and said, ‘‘No, no, no, I want to hear Al Gore when he was in the House and ing-around folk, and he understood

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That leadership I do have differences obviously, was He dared Americans to dream big and earned Ronald Reagan widespread re- President Reagan’s commitment to the made it fashionable to be a dreamer of spect and helped Reagan form broad bi- earned income tax credit. In 1986, he dreams. His sentimentality reflected partisan coalitions to renew America. greatly expanded the earned income his care and concern for people. I thank The results were immediate, winning tax credit; and if I can quote him, the Reagan family for permitting the historic legislative victories on pro- ‘‘This is the best antipoverty, the best state funeral so that people can mourn viding tax relief and strengthening our profamily, the best job creation meas- their President. military. The economy flourished as ure to come out of Congress.’’ On behalf of my constituents in Indi- our national pride returned. That was President Reagan on the ana, I extend their thoughts and pray- I can recall what a difference Ronald earned income tax credit; and he un- ers of many Hoosiers to the Reagan Reagan made in my own life, from the derstood that through a tax credit we family. depressed job market I entered after can help create jobs, help be profamily, Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I am proud graduating from college in 1978 to the did not have to have a government bu- to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished vastly improved job opportunities I reaucrat to do it, but it was something gentlewoman from South Dakota (Ms. found after graduating from business we could do through the Tax Code to Herseth), the newest Member of this school in 1983. The world was a wholly reward work, reward responsibility, body. different place in those 5 years because and fight poverty at the same time. Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, many the Reagan Era had become the Reagan I think that was a tremendous pro- Members of this House worked closely Revolution. gram. We expanded it in 1993 and again with President Reagan and were fortu- The impact that Ronald Reagan had later on in 1997, but Ronald Reagan in nate to call him their friend. Many on our world is immeasurable. When he 1986 really put the muscle behind the were inspired to service by his example took office, our collective national earned income tax credit, a great pro- and point to his Presidency as a turn- spirit had been lulled to sleep in the gram that I think lifted millions of ing point in their lives. For many in morass of the 1960s and the 1970s. American families and children out of my generation, he is the first President Reagan seized the sleeping giant and poverty and did it by rewarding work, we really remember from the beginning shook it wide awake with a jolt of opti- not dependency. of his Presidency to the end. He is the mism and patriotism and a reminder of Lastly, Ronald Reagan spoke to our first President who inspired us with his our destiny as Americans that our best patriotism and our sense of love. He confidence and optimism as well as his days lay ahead. came into office at a time when people humility. May God bless the spirit and family did not think you could do the job of He is the first President in our mem- of Ronald Reagan, our 40th President, the Presidency. It was just so over- ory to truly embody that graceful and one of our true national heroes. whelming. And with his ease, his grace strength that we seek from our leaders Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 and his confidence, he restored people’s in times of crisis and uncertainty. We minutes to the distinguished gen- confidence in that office. will all remember President Ronald tleman from North Carolina (Mr. Mr. Speaker, he has a legacy of patri- Reagan in our own way, shaped by our ETHERIDGE). otism and confidence in America and own perspective. What I will always re- Mr. ETHERIDGE. I thank the gen- the American people, and it will en- member most is the respect, the dig- tleman for yielding me this time. dure. Our hearts go out to Mrs. Reagan nity, and the sincerity with which he Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people and his entire family, to a great, great treated others, as will all America for of the Second District of North Caro- patriot. generations to come. My thoughts and lina, I rise to pay my respects to the Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- prayers are with his wife, Nancy late Ronald Reagan, the 40th President utes to the gentleman from Indiana Reagan, his family, and his many of the United States of America. My (Mr. BUYER). friends. wife, Faye, and I join all North Caro- Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, Ronald Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- linians and all Americans in expressing Reagan’s belief in the ideals of indi- utes to the distinguished gentleman our condolences to former First Lady vidual liberty reassured America to be- from Minnesota (Mr. KENNEDY). Nancy Reagan and the entire Reagan lieve in itself and inspired people all Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. family. over the world. Speaker, our country had suffered its Ronald W. Reagan served two terms Like a flower perfect in its bud and fair share of lumps in the 1970s, and in in our Nation’s highest office after win- as it is in its bloom, it spreads its seeds 1980 we were looking for a leader who ning overwhelming margins of victory before it dies. So did Ronald Reagan as would draw a line in the sand and say in the Presidential elections of 1980 and he spread the seeds of liberty and its ‘‘no more.’’ We found that rare man in 1984. His time in office was marked by attributes to the people of the world Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan suc- renewed pride in America, and he is to through the pursuits of freedom. ceeded where others failed because be commended for his steadfast devo- His critics viewed him as a throw- throughout his public life he concerned tion to liberalization from the oppres- back in time, almost antediluvian; but himself with getting things done, not sion of communism and that vicious what Ronald Reagan possessed were winning applause. In fact, one of Rea- rule in nations throughout the world. principles and ideals that were ageless. gan’s hallmarks was the plaque he kept Regardless of one’s position on Presi- They served as guideposts for our coun- on his desk that said: ‘‘There is no dent Reagan’s policies and politics, all try in time. limit to what you can accomplish if Americans remember his warmth of I will always remember his courage you don’t care who gets the credit.’’ spirit and the respectful manner in to take a stand in the face of adversity, As a businessman, I admired Ronald which he engaged in public debate. especially the evils of tyranny. He un- Reagan’s dedication to this seemingly This approach kept acrimony to a derstood that liberty is protected by modest goal. Putting success ahead of healthy minimum even when con- the vigilant who must be ready to pre- personal accolades is a difficult lesson flicting views on vitally important pare and defend freedom, thereby pre- for many to learn, but a talent all issues were debated in this House and serving peace. great men seem to instinctively pos- in this city. That example stands in I will always remember his charm sess. It is an axiom that turns produc- marked contrast to the divisiveness and smile. They were infectious. He tive individuals into innovative lead- and bitter partisanship we have too was always able to stay above the fray, ers, and it turned Ronald Reagan into often witnessed since his Presidency. undetracted and undeterred with his one of the greatest leaders and greatest Finally, Mr. Speaker, all Americans calm demeanor and balanced tempera- Presidents we have had. Ironically, the stand in solidarity and salute Nancy

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Their strug- place alongside the greatest leaders in has no hollows, a shining city has no gle has been our struggle, for it re- our Nation’s history and as one of the walls, and a shining city is one where minds us of the afflictions millions of pivotal figures of the 20th century who all of our people somehow have a foun- Americans face in anonymity every quite literally changed our world for dation and a chance for growth. day. The Federal Government must act the better. For this, we will forever be Ronald Reagan’s conservatism, prop- to ease this needless suffering by in- in his debt. May he rest in peace. erly understood, oriented to the needs creasing research funding and modern- Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 of our times, ought to mean at least izing regulations to allow for poten- minutes to the distinguished gen- this: It ought to mean that we believe tially lifesaving research using stem tleman from Alabama (Mr. DAVIS). in one community in America. It ought cells and other medical techniques. Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. I thank the to mean that we believe in a commu- The pain on Mrs. Reagan’s face should gentleman for yielding me this time. nity that is strong enough to raise up prod the conscience of this country to Mr. Speaker, it is probably somewhat all of our people and strong enough to end the cruel victimization of stricken appropriate that I follow my friend reconcile all of our differences. patients who require potentially life- from New Jersey (Mr. FERGUSON) be- So I end today by saying that what- saving research. cause, like some other Members in this ever our differences with our friends on In conclusion, the passing of Presi- body, I passed from being a child to the other side of the aisle, whatever dent Reagan closes an important chap- being a grown man under the Reagan our differences with the direction of ter in American history. As the leaders Presidency during those 8 years. And it the 1980s, we ought to be secure in the of the 20th century pass from the is appropriate and I am honored to sense that we are all Americans, and scene, we must endeavor to carry on stand here today as part of the great we ought to be secure in the sense of their legacy of progress at home and bipartisan tradition in this country to freedom that Ronald Reagan spoke American leadership in the world. On express my condolences to the Reagan about that day in Berlin, because there behalf of the people of North Carolina, family. are all kinds of walls that still need to I rise today to say, rest in peace, Mr. This is not a moment for party. It is come down, and to truly salute this President. a moment for solemn reflection about man’s legacy, that ought to be our Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- America and about someone who cared business today. Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 utes to the distinguished gentleman very deeply about America. Make no minutes to the gentleman from Penn- from New Jersey (Mr. FERGUSON). mistake, there are some on my side of sylvania (Mr. WELDON). Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, on be- the aisle who, including myself, have half of the people of the Seventh Dis- (Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania asked profound disagreements with the direc- and was given permission to revise and trict of New Jersey, I rise to pay trib- tion of what has been called the ute to the life and legacy of one of the extend his remarks.) Reagan Revolution. Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. great Presidents in the history of the Madam Speaker, I thank my friend and United States, Ronald Reagan. In a b 1300 All of us in this Chamber do not colleague for yielding me this time. farewell address at the end of his sec- Madam Speaker, I first met Ronald share the same vision or the same ond term, President Reagan said that Reagan through a local leader in our viewpoints on a number of the Presi- those in his generation ‘‘were taught State, Faith Whittlesey, who was one dent’s policies during the 1980s, but very directly what it means to be an of Ronald Reagan’s earliest supporters this is a time to give him his due, and American. And we absorbed, almost in in the eastern part of America for the the air, a love of country and an appre- this is a time to remember what the Presidency. And it was a glorious day ciation for its institutions.’’ best tradition of Ronald Reagan’s con- in 1984 when Ronald Reagan came to In many ways, President Reagan was servatism meant. my home county, stood on the steps of my first President. His presence was One of my strongest memories of the courthouse where I was then the the dominant force in America and in Ronald Reagan was one of his last vice chairman, and held my hand up politics when I first started thinking great speeches when he went to the alongside of another famous American, about policy issues, the role of govern- Berlin Wall about 24 years after John Tug McGraw, and endorsed me for the ment, and America’s unique place of F. Kennedy went there, and he said congressional seat. I did not win that leadership in the world. And I believe, symbolically to Mikhail Gorbachev, year, Madam Speaker, but I came with- for my generation and for so many then the leader of the Soviet Union, in 412 votes of unseating a 10-year, very more, President Reagan enabled us to Mr. Gorbachev, if you are serious about popular incumbent. I won the seat 2 do just what he had been taught in his reform, if you are serious about free- years later and have been here ever generation: to absorb, almost in the dom, come to this place, open this since. air, a love of country and an apprecia- gate, and tear down this wall. And But I took up two of Ronald Reagan’s tion for its institutions. somehow 15 months later the wall was key issues: his work with the Soviet After the turmoil and tumult of the gone. Union, now Russia, and his work on 1960s and the 1970s, President Reagan Ronald Reagan was fortunate that he missile defense. And over the past 18 helped America regain its confidence. lived to see successes on his own terms, years that I have been in Congress, it He helped us to remember who we he lived to see the wall come down in has been my pleasure to try to live up were, what being an American meant, Berlin. And I have to believe this: We to the expectations and to the role and the greatness which would allow can debate as historians what caused model that Ronald Reagan established America to play a pivotal role on the the Soviet empire to fall without a for all of us. world stage. Ronald Reagan believed in shot being fired. We can debate as peo- Madam Speaker, he was someone who peace through strength, and he won the ple who follow history what caused the understood the Russian people, and he Cold War. He believed in the dignity Soviet Union to implode. But we ought was someone who taught us in America and the value of every human person, to be generous enough this week to say that in the end, if we would simply and he believed in an optimistic vision that Ronald Reagan’s courage was a trust but verify, if we would simply for the future of America which re- part of that. His willingness to stand stand up and be candid with them, that sulted in one of the golden ages of up to the Iron Curtain was no small in the end they would respect us. On American patriotism, prosperity, and part in the dismantling. the issue of missile defense, it was Ron- progress. He was able to be a tough How do we honor Ronald Reagan? ald Reagan who said that we should not leader and a formidable adversary; and There are different opinions in this leave America unprotected and vulner- he did it with his own human touch, Chamber about how we do that. Let me able. with a warm sense of humor, and his close my time today by giving just one How amazing it is 18 years later, ever-present humility. Member’s opinion. President Reagan Madam Speaker, that one of the most

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I was on The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. sian people for a better time. So it was the Committee on Armed Services at BIGGERT). Without objection, the gen- appropriate that when I last traveled the time, and I had a chance to do that, tleman from California (Mr. COX) now to Russia 3 weeks ago for my 37th trip too. As I was standing there watching controls an additional 25 minutes. that we discussed a new initiative with people chipping away at the wall, tear- There was no objection. the Russian people, in honor of Ronald ing it down piece by piece, I noticed as Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I sincerely Reagan, taking their radar systems the pieces were falling off the wall, thank the gentleman for yielding me and using them with our radar systems some of them would catch the pieces this time. to develop a joint missile defense sys- and put them in their pockets. I said to Madam Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 minutes tem. How proud Ronald Reagan would myself, aha, they are taking souvenirs to the distinguished gentleman from be. of the Berlin Wall, and I thought I Minnesota (Mr. RAMSTAD). But for all of his work in helping us might like to do that. Mr. RAMSTAD. Madam Speaker, I defeat communism, in helping us move And already capitalism being in evi- thank the gentleman from California toward missile defense, and helping to dence, I looked down, and there were for yielding me this time. reinvigorate our economy, I will re- vendors selling pieces of the wall. They Madam Speaker, I rise to proudly pay member Ronald Reagan, Madam were in little cellophane wrappers tribute to the greatest President of the Speaker, most for what he was as an marked with the date they were taken 20th century, Ronald Wilson Reagan, individual person. He was a very hum- off the wall. But ever the skeptic, I whose suffering has ended and heavenly ble man. He would take the time to said to myself, how do I know that life begun. meet with anyone regardless of their those pieces came off the wall? My fellow Minnesotans join me in stature in life. So I further looked around, and I saw mourning the loss of America’s 40th As a first-term Republican, I had the this guy walking back and forth with President and celebrating the life of a honor of being invited to the Oval Of- hammers and chisels, renting them man who personified both the great- fice with my family. I took my five out. So I went over with my translator ness and goodness of America. All kids down to the Oval Office with my and made the deal and gave him some Americans and freedom-loving people wife, and my youngest was then 4 years money, and I did what President around the world owe President old, and he was more concerned with Reagan did, and I chipped off some Reagan our deepest gratitude for his the inside furnishings of the Oval Of- pieces of the wall. I brought them back strong, principled leadership that fice than he was with the stature of the home, and I gave them to veterans as a ended the Cold War and brought free- President. That did not matter to Ron- thank you to them for their dedication dom to millions of people. ald Reagan. In fact, I would later find through the years and for the fact that As we celebrate President Reagan’s out that in the book of the favorite they were responsible for what was remarkable career and historic legacy, photographs of Ronald Reagan, this happening on that particular day and we also celebrate a man of strong char- photograph would appear, which is also at that particular time in history. acter, deep conviction, unforgettable on the wall of the Reagan Presidential President Reagan was a proud and charm, and wonderful wit. No Minneso- Library in California. How proud I am patriotic American whose persistent tan will ever forget President Reagan that my family had the chance to meet advocacy for democracy led in part to braving the below-zero windchill to Ronald Reagan and that my 4-year-old the breakup of the Soviet Union and its ride in a convertible in St. Paul’s Win- son, who is now 21 years old, who is devolution into 15 individual demo- ter Carnival Parade and proclaim, ‘‘I here making faces at the camera, re- cratic republics. And I was in one of thought my ears would fall off.’’ It was ceived a signed personal photograph those republics as a member of a dele- that cold. from Ronald Reagan and received gation from Congress on their inde- Madam Speaker, as America honors words of encouragement back then pendence day. In Armenia, and I our beloved 40th President, we also that are still important to each of my watched in awe as 95 percent of all of thank God for a leader who restored five kids today. the people in that country went out pride and made the American people I remember Ronald Reagan most for and voted. I watched them stand in believe in themselves again. Always not just what he did for the world, but long lines for the privilege of voting in the eternal optimist, President Reagan what he was as a role model for every- a free election for the first time in instilled confidence and optimism at a one that met him. He was someone who their lives. I noticed they brought cov- time both were in short supply in our genuinely cared about people. He was ered dishes with them, and after they country. someone who would take the time to voted, they held little celebrations and Thanks to President Reagan’s strong reach out to a 4-year-old or a 6-year-old banquets in each of the polling places. leadership and undying belief in free- and give them words of encouragement. And what a thrill it was to be with market capitalism, the great entrepre- Ronald Reagan is a role model for all them the next day in the streets of neurial spirit of the American people of us, and for that we give thanks, and Yerevan, their capital, as they danced was unleashed, and prosperity was re- we thank his wife and send our sym- and shouted and sang, ‘‘Ketze asat stored here at home. pathies to the entire Reagan family. ankakh Hayastan,’’ which means Madam Speaker, our hearts go out to Mr. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I yield ‘‘Long live free and independent Arme- Nancy Reagan and the Reagan family 3 minutes to the distinguished gen- nia.’’ Then they pointed to the United on their great loss. Mrs. Reagan has tleman from New York (Mr. MCNULTY). States of America as their example of showed the whole world the true mean- Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, what they wanted to be as a democ- ing of love and loyalty these past 10 President Reagan’s long struggle with racy. very painful years as her beloved hus- Alzheimer’s disease has ended, but the So I thank all of the men and women band suffered from cruel Alzheimer’s legacy of his extraordinary life re- who served in the uniform of the disease, the same deadly, debilitating mains. United States military through the disease that took the life of my own In 1998, my mother died as a result of years for helping to make that happen, mother just months ago. the impact of Alzheimer’s disease; so I and I also thank the Commander-in- So today, Madam Speaker, as we cel- know what families go through during Chief for 8 years, Ronald Reagan, for ebrate the life and legacy of Ronald times like that. And I will always be helping to make that happen. Reagan, let us honor this great Presi- inspired by Nancy Reagan and the Today I join with all Americans in dent by keeping his legacy alive, a leg- other members of the family for their mourning his passing and in expressing acy of love for his faith, family,

VerDate May 21 2004 00:58 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000024 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.051 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3847 friends, and country; a legacy of free- think about what happened, he was the In it, Reagan included the words, dom, liberty, and opportunity for all first to call for the end of the Soviet ‘‘You and I are told that we must people; a legacy of public service deep- Union and, frankly, the first to predict choose between a left or right, but I ly rooted in faith, principle, character, the end of the Soviet Union as we knew would suggest that there is no such and conviction. And let us always re- it. No one in my lifetime has done thing as a left or right. There is only member President Reagan’s warm, in- more to spread freedom around the an up or down: up to a man’s age-old fectious, kind smile that lit up every world than Ronald Reagan, and we all dream, the maximum in individual audience, inspired us and gave us hope, owe him a great debt not only here in freedom consistent with law and order, just as we remember our ‘‘rendezvous our country, but around the world. or down to the antheap of totali- with destiny.’’ His tax policies of the early 1980s led tarianism.’’ Rest in peace, Mr. President, in the to an economic recovery in the 1980s, Equally memorable was the line: loving embrace of our Lord and Savior. and I believe the entire expansion of ‘‘This is the issue of this election. Mr. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I re- the 1990s can be traced back to the Whether we believe in our capacity for serve the balance of my time. lower tax rates set in the early 1980s, self-government or whether we aban- Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 giving investors a reason to invest in don the American revolution and con- minutes to the distinguished gen- our economy. fess that a little intellectual elite in a tleman from Florida (Mr. PUTNAM). But I think Ronald Reagan’s greatest far-distant capital can plan our lives contribution to our country was his op- for us better than we can plan them b 1315 timism, his hope, and his belief in the ourselves.’’ Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I was strength of the American people. One Madam Speaker, having now spent 4 in grade school when President Reagan only has to look at what we went years in the far distant capital, I can was elected, so my thoughts and obser- through in the 1960s and the 1970s and attest that this insight from Ronald vations are not based on any particular what Ronald Reagan inherited when he Reagan still bears remembering. policy, but on the man, on the spirit took office. America, to say the least, I was never able to meet President himself. was on its heels. We had gone through Reagan personally. It is one of my We took great courage as a Nation in the problems of the Vietnam era; we great regrets in life. But like all Amer- watching him as he dealt with an at- had gone through problems with the icans, I am well acquainted with his tempt on his own life. We watched in Presidency; we had gone through the goodness. I will always be grateful that awe at his unwavering commitment to problems of the energy crisis; and this he was my President. Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 freedom everywhere around the world new animal that came upon our econ- minutes to the distinguished gentle- omy called inflation. and his commitment to peace through woman from West Virginia (Mrs. strength, which allowed him to win the America was beginning to wonder about itself, and it was Ronald Reagan CAPITO). Cold War without a shot being fired. Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, who talked about the shining city on He moved an entire generation of America has lost a great patriot with the hill and all that America could be. young people to that same cry for free- the passing of President Ronald It was Ronald Reagan that knew and dom, the battle to spread liberty and Reagan. My fellow West Virginians join said that our best days lie ahead, not democracy and freedom and equality me in mourning his death. around the world, and he did it with a in the past, and he was right. The hope As our President, he shepherded sunny, hopeful, cheerful, optimistic de- that he brought, the enthusiasm he America through tough times, cutting meanor. He appealed to the very best brought, and the belief in the American taxes and invigorating our Nation’s in us, never preying on our worst fears, people was something that did, in fact, economy. President Reagan’s service as but backed up by a steely resolve, renew the American spirit. a statesman reflected the good freedom backed up by principle, backed up by His patriotism and the patriotism he could do when waged against tyranny. the notion that it was better to be brought to our country was something In June of 1987, President Reagan right than to be popular. In doing so, that we have not seen for some time. I stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate he succeeded with an understanding, a know in my case, I and my entire fam- in Germany, calling upon Mikhail very clear understanding, of the power ily grew up in the Democrat Party, and Gorbachev to ‘‘tear down this wall.’’ of the American spirit when it is it was Ronald Reagan, it was Ronald Reagan aimed to replace the insta- Reagan, who showed me that I was a unencumbered, when it is let loose to bility brought by fear of nuclear war Republican. It was Ronald Reagan who achieve its own potential and carve out with the firm backing of freedom. encouraged me to take a more active its piece of the American dream. He al- When the wall fell, a wave of sov- role in my community. I was proud to ways believed in the goodness of the ereignty rolled through Eastern Eu- be a volunteer on his campaign in 1980. American spirit and the human spirit rope, washing away suppressive govern- And, Mr. President, let me say this: around the world. He understood that ments and leaving in its wake democ- You were my hero then; you continue the strength of America, the resilience racies firmly backed by individual lib- to be my hero. erty. of America is in her people. He inspired It was Ronald Reagan who inspired Americans will always measure their in us all of those great factors without me to make a commitment to public President against the high bar Ronald preying on the worst. service and to do my share on behalf of Reagan has set for the Presidency. But Madam Speaker, may we ever be the American people, and forever I will along with being a statesman, a peace- vigilant gatekeepers of his shining city be grateful. maker, and a leader, Ronald Reagan on the hill. God bless the Reagan fam- Mr. President, we still love you. was a kind man who I was very honored ily, God bless America, and God bless Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 to have met, a loving husband and fa- this institution to whom President minutes to the distinguished gen- ther, and a compassionate human Reagan has given so much. tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). being. Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, those I will always remember Ronald minutes to the distinguished gen- of us who have had the good fortune to Reagan for his ability to lift up the tleman from Ohio (Mr. BOEHNER). be born and raised in Arizona have al- American people, inspiring us to rely Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, I ways had the words and life of Barry on ourselves, not on our government, want to thank the gentleman from Goldwater to shape our political phi- to overcome challenges in our lives. California for yielding me this time, losophy. It was during the Goldwater His legacies will be remembered for and I rise today in tribute to a great campaign of 1964 that Ronald Reagan years to come. Freedom over fear, the American, Ronald Reagan. came to national prominence. During individual before its government, and We have heard extensive remarks that campaign, Reagan delivered a the strength of America overall. this morning about his two major ac- speech so memorable that it was May God bless America, and may God complishments, I believe: the end of known thereafter simply as ‘‘The bless our President, Ronald Reagan. the Soviet Union as we know it, and Speech.’’ It was, in my opinion, the Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 setting in place employer tax rates greatest political speech ever deliv- minutes to the gentlewoman from leading to an economic recovery. If we ered. Michigan (Mrs. MILLER).

VerDate May 21 2004 00:58 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000025 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.053 H09PT1 H3848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Madam how much President Reagan loved principles that I worked with fellow Speaker, as we mourn the loss of Presi- America, how much he believed in its conservatives to nominate him for dent Ronald Reagan, let us also cele- basic goodness and the decency of this President in 1968 and again in 1976. brate the absolutely incredible life great country. He was so proud to rep- The biggest heartbreak in my polit- that he lived, a life that had such a resent a country that stood for freedom ical career came in 1976 when we were positive impact certainly on our Na- and equality, and he worked for many unable to secure Reagan the nomina- tion and, in fact, the entire world. years to help spread freedom across the tion. But we stayed at it. Ronnie Madam Speaker, I live in Macomb globe. stayed true to his principles; and, fi- County, Michigan. That is the home of I was fortunate enough to witness nally, in 1980 we had a man in the the so-called ‘‘Reagan Democrats.’’ firsthand the effect of freedom spread- White House who I knew would turn That term really had its genesis in ing across the world. After graduating this country around. Reagan did just Macomb County and has become cer- from college, I had the privilege of that. He turned around our economy, tainly part of our nomenclature. It de- traveling to Europe and spending time he ended the Cold War, and he renewed scribes a huge block of citizens, aver- in the countries that were formerly hope for Americans. age Americans, principally ethnic, blue part of the Soviet Union that were Reagan was able to accomplish so collar, who had voted Democratic for struggling to gain a place in the world much in his years as President because literally generations. as free nations. My travels included a he approached everything as a gen- And then along came Ronald Reagan, stop in Berlin to celebrate the reunifi- tleman. He never allowed politics to and he captured their hearts and he cation of Germany. I hammered away become personal. He treated everyone captured their minds with the power of with a sledgehammer at the Berlin with respect even when he disagreed his ideas and the vision for America, Wall with thousands of people from all with you. And always his wit and ideas that were powerful, yet very, over the world. I still have a piece of humor won you over. very simple: that freedom is a uni- that wall, which sits on my desk. I am proud to say that I knew Ronald versal right of every human being; It was inspiring to be a part of his- Reagan not so much for his accom- ideas about personal responsibility and tory in this way, and I can only imag- plishments, and there were many, but I the fundamental values that built our ine how wonderful it must have been am more proud to have known him for Nation, and the eternally optimistic for President Reagan to have played the man he was. As President, Reagan idea that America is a great Nation such a seminal role in the trans- brought his hometown-Illinois values whose best days continually lie in our formation of the Soviet Union and the with him to the White House. And future. Eastern Bloc nations. With the end of these are the same values we all share President Reagan never wavered, the Cold War, we face an exciting new in Illinois, the value of hard work, of never backed down from his defense of world of independent nations through- faith, family, and unlimited oppor- freedom, of his belief that we could tunity. achieve peace through strength. Of out Eastern and Central Europe. As we face current challenges Reagan was, as history will bear, one course, his strong stand created count- throughout the world, I look back to of America’s greatest Presidents. And I less critics, and yet today those critics ask my colleagues to join me in re- must recognize the rightness of his the patriotism and optimism with membering his family and this Nation cause and his methods. History has cer- which President Reagan approached during our season of mourning. And tainly proven him to be right. international and domestic issues, and may God bless us all. Because of the leadership of Presi- I feel grateful that we have his exam- Mr. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I yield dent Reagan, Soviet communism col- ple. 10 minutes to the other side. I under- lapsed and hundreds of millions of peo- Aside from his leadership on issues of stand they have a number of speakers ple who lived under Soviet domination international importance, I also appre- who would like to address the House. now live as free people. ciate President Reagan’s willingness to Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I thank Because of the leadership of Presi- find bipartisan compromise in order to the gentleman very much for his kind- dent Reagan, our national spirit and achieve results. To him, politics was ness. the spirit of free enterprise rose up and not a blood sport; it was the art of the Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to has spread across the entire globe. possible. Coming to Congress several Because of his leadership, the world years after both President Reagan and the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. continues to look to America to con- Speaker Tip O’Neill had retired, I al- ADERHOLT). tinue to export liberty and freedom and ways enjoyed listening to my col- Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, democracy. leagues tell of the two men swapping what do you say about a man like Ron- Our Nation and the world owe a debt stories and jokes as they negotiated ald Reagan that has not already been to President Reagan that can really important pieces of legislation. said? Ronald Reagan took the oath of only be repaid in one way: We must President Reagan’s bipartisan spirit office here in Washington D.C. in 1981 continue to fight for democracy, for and constant optimism are testament and, actually, just a short distance freedom, and for liberty, and so we to his leadership skills and his love for from where we are standing here this shall. his country. It is an approach to gov- afternoon. At that time that he took God bless President Ronald Wilson erning and it is an approach to leader- office, I was 15 years old. I did not real- Reagan. May he rest in peace. ship that we need to restore. ize at that time the impact that this Mr. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I yield May God bless his soul. new President would have on this Na- 4 minutes to the gentleman from Wis- Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 tion and the world. I did not realize the consin (Mr. KIND). minutes to the distinguished gen- moral and strong leadership that he Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I thank tleman from Illinois (Mr. CRANE). would provide this Nation. my good friend from the great State of Mr. CRANE. Madam Speaker, I thank Ronald Reagan served in the highest Kansas for yielding me this time. the gentleman for yielding me this office of our land throughout my time Madam Speaker, I, too, rise today to time. in high school, college, and my first mark the death of President Ronald Madam Speaker, today I rise to pay couple of years of law school. And with Reagan and to pay tribute to a great tribute to and express my sympathy on most of America, I listened to the trib- American. I extend my deepest sym- the passing of one of Illinois’ greatest utes as they started pouring in over pathies and prayers to Mrs. Reagan and sons, Ronald Reagan. this past weekend. During the weekend the entire Reagan family. With Presi- and since that time, President Rea- dent Reagan’s death, our country lost b 1330 gan’s speeches, his remarks and com- yet another member of the greatest I was inspired by Ronald Reagan ments have been played and reviewed generation, a member who typified his some 40 years ago when he, the Great time and time again. generation with his work ethic, his op- Communicator, first outlined his vision However, over the weekend I heard timism, and his patriotism. for America. His vision was one of free one speech that I had never heard be- I believe that all of us, regardless of enterprise, strong defense, and limited fore. It was a speech that President political affiliation, were impressed by government. I was so drawn to these Reagan delivered at a prayer breakfast

VerDate May 21 2004 00:58 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000026 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.056 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3849 in Dallas, Texas, on the morning of Au- Declaration of Independence appeals to ‘‘Na- If all the children of our country studied gust 23, 1984. It is so relevant to our sit- ture’s God’’ and the ‘‘Creator’’ and ‘‘the Su- together all of the many religions in our uation today that if you did not know preme Judge of the world.’’ Congress was country, wouldn’t they learn greater toler- ance of each other’s beliefs? If children better, you would think he delivered given a chaplain, and the oaths of office are oaths before God. prayed together, would they not understand the speech just a few days ago. James Madison in the Federalist Papers what they have in common, and would this He discussed religion and its role in admitted that in the creation of our Repub- not, indeed, bring them closer, and is this the political life of our Nation. He lic he perceived the hand of the Almighty. not to be desired? So, I submit to you that made clear from the beginning of his John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the Su- those who claim to be fighting for tolerance speech that he was not speaking as a preme Court, warned that we must never for- on this issue may not be tolerant at all. theologian or as a scholar, but rather get the God from whom our blessings flowed. When John Kennedy was running for Presi- dent in 1960, he said that his church would as someone who had been around for George Washington referred to religion’s profound and unsurpassed place in the heart not dictate his Presidency any more than he quite a few years. would speak for his church. Just so, and He talked about the critical role in of our nation quite directly in his Farewell Address in 1796. Seven years earlier, France proper. But John Kennedy was speaking in the political life of this Nation that has erected a government that was intended an America in which the role of religion— faith and religion had played and, fur- to be purely secular. This new government and by that I mean the role of all churches— thermore, how that had worked to ben- would be grounded on reason rather than the was secure. Abortion was not of religion— efit our Nation. law of God. By 1796 the French Revolution and by that I mean the role of all churches— He went on to say that the Founders had know the Reign of Terror. was secure. Abortion was not a political understood that there was a divine And Washington voiced reservations about issue. Prayer was not a political issue. The the idea that there could be a wise policy right of church schools to operate was not a order which transcends the human political issue. And it was broadly acknowl- order. He then eloquently stated that without a firm moral and religious founda- tion. He said, ‘‘Of all the dispositions and edged that religious leaders had a right and he believed George Washington knew habits which lead to political prosperity, Re- a duty to speak out on the issues of the day. the city of man cannot survive without ligion and morality are indispensable sup- They held a place of respect, and a politician the city of God, and that the visible ports. In vain would that man (call himself a who spoke to or of them with a lack of re- city will perish without the invisible patriot) who (would) labour to subvert these spect would not long survive in the political . . . finest [firmest] 1 props of the duties of arena. city. It was acknowledged then that religion men and citizens. The mere Politician . . . While time will not permit me to dis- held a special place, occupied a special terri- (and) the pious man ought to respect and to cuss all of his remarks today, I would tory in the hearts of the citizenry. The cli- cherish (religion and morality).’’ And he like to include his remarks in the mate has changed greatly since then. And added, ‘‘. . . let us with caution indulge the RECORD that President Reagan made at since it has, it logically follows that religion supposition, that morality can be main- needs defenders against those who care only that prayer breakfast in Dallas in 1984. tained without religion.’’ Of course, it would not be appropriate for the interests of the state. 1 White House correction. to talk about Ronald Reagan without There are, these days, many questions on which religious leaders are obliged to offer talking about how much he loved life I believe that George Washington knew the City of Man cannot survive without the City their moral and theological guidance, and and how much he valued life. He was a of God, that the Visible City will perish such guidance is a good and necessary thing. man of compassion, and people of all without the Invisible City. To know how a church and its members feel ages would do well to emulate Ronald Religion played not only a strong role in on a public issue expands the parameters of Wilson Reagan. our national life; it played a positive role. debate. It does not narrow the debate; it ex- pands it. REMARKS AT AN ECUMENICAL PRAYER BREAK- The abolitionist movement was at heart a The truth is, politics and morality are in- FAST IN DALLAS, TEXAS, AUGUST 23, 1984 moral and religious movement; so was the modern civil rights struggle. And throughout separable. And as morality’s foundation is Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, very religion, religion and politics are necessarily much. And, Martha Weisend, thank you very this time, the state was tolerant of religious belief, expression, and practice. Society, too, related. We need religion as a guide. We need much. And I could say that if the morning it because we are imperfect, and our govern- ended with the music we have just heard was tolerant. But in the 1960’s this began to change. We ment needs the church, because only those from that magnificent choir, it would indeed humble enough to admit they’re sinners can be a holy day for all of us. began to make great steps toward secular- izing our nation and removing religion from bring to democracy the tolerance it requires It’s wonderful to be here this morning. The in order to survive. past few days have been pretty busy for all of its honored place. In 1962 the Supreme Court in the New York A state is nothing more than a reflection us, but I’ve wanted to be with you today to of its citizens; the more decent the citizens, prayer case banned the compulsory saying of share some of my own thoughts. the more decent the state. If you practice a prayers. In 1963 the Court banned the reading These past few weeks it seems that we’ve religion, whether you’re Catholic, Protestant of the Bible in our public schools. From that all been hearing a lot of talk about religion Jewish, or guided by some other faith, then point on, the courts pushed the meaning of and its role in politics, religion and its place your private life will be influenced by a the ruling ever outward, so that now our in the political life of the Nation. And I sense of moral obligation, and so, too, will children are not allowed voluntary prayer. think it’s appropriate today, at a prayer your public life. One affects the other. The We even had to pass a law—we passed a spe- breakfast for 17,000 citizens in the State of churches of America do not exist by the cial law in the Congress just a few weeks ago Texas during a great political convention, grace of the state; the churches of America to allow student prayer groups the same ac- that this issue be addressed. are not mere citizens of the state. The I don’t speak as a theologian or a scholar, cess to schoolrooms after classes that a churches of America exist apart; they have only as one who’s lived a little more than his young Marxist society, for example, would their own vantage point, their own author- threescore ten—which has been a source of already enjoy with no opposition. ity. Religion is its own realm; it makes its annoyance to some—[laughter]—and as one The 1962 decision opened the way to a flood own claims. who has been active in the political life of of similar suits. Once religion had been made We establish no religion in this country, the Nation for roughly four decades and now vulnerable, a series of assaults were made in nor will we ever. We command no worship. who’s served the past 31⁄2 years in our highest one court after another, on one issue after We mandate no belief. But we poison our so- office. I speak, I think I can say, as one who another. Cases were started to argue against ciety when we remove its theological has seen much, who has loved his country, tax-exempt status for churches. Suits were underpinnings. We court corruption when we and who’s seen it change in many ways. brought to abolish the words ‘‘under God’’ leave it bereft of belief. All are free to be- I believe that faith and religion play a crit- from the Pledge of Allegiance and to remove lieve or not believe; all are free to practice a ical role in the political life of our nation— ‘‘In God We Trust’’ from public documents faith or not. But those who believe must be and always has—and that the church—and by and from our currency. free to speak of and act on their belief, to that I mean all churches, all denomina- Today there are those who are fighting to apply moral teaching to public questions. tions—has had a strong influence on the make sure voluntary prayer is not returned I submit to you that the tolerant society is state. And this has worked to our benefit as to the classrooms. And the frustrating thing open to and encouraging of all religious. And a nation. for the great majority of Americans who sup- this does not weaken us; it strengthens us, it Those who created our country—the port and understand the special importance makes us strong. You know, if we look back Founding Fathers and Mothers—understood of religion in the national life—the frus- through history to all those great civiliza- that there is a divine order which transcends trating thing is that those who are attacking tions, those great nations that rose up to the human order. They saw the state, in fact, religion claim they are doing it in the name even world dominance and then deteriorated, as a form of moral order and felt that the of tolerance, freedom, and openmindedness. declined, and fell, we find they all had one bedrock of moral order is religion. Question: Isn’t the real truth that they are thing in common. One of the significant fore- The Mayflower Compact began with the intolerant of religion? [Applause] They runners of their fall was their turning away words, ‘‘In the name of God, amen.’’ The refuse to tolerate its importance in our lives. from their God or gods.

VerDate May 21 2004 00:58 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000027 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\K09JN7.057 H09PT1 H3850 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 Without God, there is no virtue, because This vignette of American democ- It was his boundless optimism and there’s no prompting of the conscience. racy’s unifying force occurred in mil- his overflowing love and concern for Without God, we’re mired in the material, lions of homes across our Nation in his fellow men that made Reagan who that flat world that tells us only what the senses perceive. Without God, there is a 1980. The resulting national unity, he was and which were his underlying coarsening of the society. And without God, which was brought about through the source of everything he accomplished. democracy will not and cannot long endure. thawing of so many families’ political Reagan saw himself as an ordinary If we ever forget that we’re one nation under Cold Wars, ultimately led to the end of man, called to serve his country to the God, then we will be a nation gone under. the global Cold War. best of his ability, and serve he did. If I could just make a personal statement Madam Speaker, today the words of He inspired a Nation to rediscover of my own—in these 31⁄2 years I have under- Albert Camus ring true: ‘‘A man does the principles of freedom that have stood and known better than ever before the words of Lincoln, when he said that he would not show his greatness by being at one made our country great. We remember be the greatest fool on this footstool called extremity or the other, but rather by Ronald Reagan as a man who maxi- Earth if he ever thought that for one mo- touching both at once.’’ Truly, Presi- mized his gifts from an unknown to an ment he could perform the duties of that of- dent Reagan was a unifying force for actor to a Governor to the leader of the fice without help from One who is stronger moral good in our Nation and our Free World. Our President was one who then all. world. And thus his great humility never stopped growing and giving. I thank you, thank you for inviting us here would have precluded him from ever President Reagan’s life provides a today. Thank you for your kindness and your patience. May God keep you, and may we, all agreeing, Ronald Reagan was a great witness to how we should all live, stir- of us, keep God. man. He will be mourned and missed ring up whatever gifts and potentials Thank you. and forever remembered. we have so that the world is a better Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 I offer my perpetual gratitude to the place when we leave, more so than minutes to the distinguished gen- man, and my profound condolences to when we arrived. We remember Presi- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. MUR- his family. dent Reagan as one who named bad PHY). Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 leadership for what it was, and turned Mr. MURPHY. Madam Speaker, the minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio his people towards a nobler path. He people of Pennsylvania join me in of- (Ms. PRYCE), the chairman of the Re- said the only places communism would fering their sympathies and prayers to publican conference. work are in heaven because they do not Nancy Reagan and all the members of Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, need it and in hell because they al- the Reagan family. But more so, we the citizens of Ohio join me in my sin- ready have it. offer our gratitude for sharing this cere condolences to Mrs. Reagan and Today, we are enjoying a world where great man. her family during these very difficult communism is de-fanged and former In his memory, I humbly offer these times and to express my humble communist nations rank among our words: While flags fly low we gather thoughts on the legacy of Ronald closest allies, much of which is due to here to offer words of praise. With trib- Reagan. While we have all heard him President Reagan’s unflinching com- utes to our leader gone, reflect, remem- called the Great Communicator, he was mitment and resolve to seeing peace ber, pray. Our Nation’s forests, oceans, so much more. He had a commanding and freedom flourish throughout the plains, majestic mountain skies where presence. He captivated all who lis- world. some saw only clouds above, he saw tened by his simple and eloquent de- President Reagan was a true man of hopes spirit rise. meanor, but he was so much more. He the people. What Reagan did more than While enemies in shadows crept was great at communicating, yes, but, anything else, and it will be his lasting where evil’s hatred stood, some brood- more importantly, he communicated legacy, is replace despair with hope. ed and in weakness slept. He saw great things. Most people, even his detractors, ad- strength in our good. America, your His ideas resonated with the Amer- mired and respected his integrity. He song shall soar over this Nation ican people because they were the peo- never thought that he had all the an- blessed, though some will turn to doubt ple’s ideas. His vision for America swers or that he was put on Earth to and fear, his hope shall never rest. The made sense to us all because we had reveal and implement God’s plan for sun shall set and darkness fall, yet those same dreams in our very own the rest of us. stars their beacons give. Do not ye hearts. His principles were clear be- Madam Speaker, he has now, and as grieve that he is gone, rejoice that he cause they were the very values we all he noted in the eulogy of the crew of has lived. held so dearly then as we do now: free- the Challenger shuttle, and I quote, Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 dom, responsibility, peace through ‘‘slipped the surely bonds of Earth and minutes to the gentleman from Michi- strength. put out his hand and touched the face gan (Mr. MCCOTTER). The irony is that Ronald Reagan did of God.’’ Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, I not speak to the people; we somehow The days of this week will be remem- rise to offer a long delayed thank you spoke through him. We saw ourselves bered for many, many years. Let them to President Reagan for his help with a and we heard our own hearts in the be remembered well. Let them be the personal matter of mine. By the time I words that he spoke. He was one of us, passing of the torch. A new day is turned 15 in 1980, I had grown acutely and that is why this Nation truly dawning. Leadership, vision, optimism, aware of a quadrennial rift between my mourns his loss this week. and faith most of all are needed at parents. My father was a Truman Dem- May we all seek to promote the prin- every level in our great country and in ocrat, my mother was an Eisenhower ciples that Ronald Reagan embodied, our homes. Reagan used to say that Republican, and my brother and myself lived and enunciated so courageously America’s greatest days are ahead of were, of course, KISS fans. over the course of his magnificent life. it. Now it can be said so are his. 1 Then one cold November night, there Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 ⁄2 Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 21⁄4 was a thaw. My father walked in the minutes to the distinguished gen- minutes to the gentleman from Ohio door, sat my mother down and, in a tleman from North Carolina (Mr. (Mr. PORTMAN). hushed, tremulous tone, as if every fel- BURR). Mr. PORTMAN. Madam Speaker, I low Irish Catholic Democrat he had Mr. BURR. Madam Speaker, I rise rise today to join my colleagues in ex- known from his days in the St. Francis today to join my colleagues and the pressing condolences to the family of Home for Boys Orphanage, every work- rest of the Nation to mourn the passing President Ronald Reagan but also, of er in a Detroit Labor Day parade, and of one of our Nation’s greatest Presi- course, to celebrate the life of one of everybody on every St. Patrick’s Day dents, but also to celebrate his legacy. America’s true heroes. pub crawl might somehow overhear While Ronald Reagan is considered by President Reagan once announced him, Dennis Vincent Patrick Mullen almost everyone as an extraordinary America is too great for small dreams. McCotter admitted to his wife, quote, leader and one of the greatest Ameri- It was this optimism about America ‘‘I cannot believe I went and did it, cans, it was not Ronald Reagan’s vi- and his confidence in the American Joan, I voted for him.’’ Him was Ron- sion, his confidence, his charm or his people that I remember most vividly ald Wilson Reagan. strength that truly set him apart. when I first met him in 1981. He had an

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000028 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.017 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3851 infectious optimism that, like so As President, he revitalized the lone voice who dared to believe that many, I was infected with. It had a American political system. The bipar- the Cold War could be won and com- lasting impression on me. tisan celebration of his life here is a munism could be conquered peacefully Shortly after taking office, President tribute to his greatness. Let us remem- through strength. Reagan acted on his optimism and his ber Mr. Reagan’s example and work to He led United States from double- certain beliefs launching the boldest improve civility and public discourse digit inflation, skyrocketing interest economic plan since Franklin Roo- in American politics. rates and recession to unprecedented sevelt’s New Deal. President Ronald Reagan was an economic growth and prosperity. His commonsense ideas of lower taxes and b 1345 American hero and a personal hero of mine. I met him 18 years ago, but it limited government brought us out of His program for economic recovery feels like yesterday. We all feel we those troubling times. His ability to in- called for the largest tax cuts in Amer- knew Ronald Reagan. When he stepped spire and effect change was truly ican history. Think about this. Over off Air Force One in Spokane, we real- unique. his tenure, our Federal tax system ized that he was a big man. He was I remember fondly my parents’ pride went from 14 income tax brackets with larger than life. He was very personal. in being delegates to the 1980 Repub- a top rate of 70 percent to a much sim- He was gracious. He wowed the crowd, lican convention and casting votes to pler 2 brackets with a top rate of 28 and he touched each individual. nominate Ronald Reagan to be Presi- percent. This unleashed growth and Having met Mr. Reagan, I know first- dent. While in high school and college brought America’s economy roaring hand how his unwavering vision for our during his Presidential term, I was dra- back. shining city willed the Nation to new matically impacted by his moral clar- He also acted on his strong beliefs in heights. Even after his passing, his vi- ity and courage. dramatically strengthening our Armed sion must and will continue to guide President Ronald Reagan had the Forces. He chose to go toe to toe with us. positive spirit and courage of his con- the Soviet Union in the Cold War and God bless Ronald Reagan and his victions that inspired our generation confront the failure of communism, family and his lasting legacy of free- and future generations to enter public leading to the freedom of millions of dom. service and make a difference in our citizens in Eastern Europe and what Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 country. was to become the former Soviet minutes to the distinguished gen- My family and I send our condolences to Mrs. Reagan and the Reagan family. Union. tleman from Missouri (Mr. AKIN). I see that legacy of Ronald Reagan Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise, as Nancy Reagan deserves our steadfast today. I see it in our approach to the my colleagues before me, to recognize support at this time and has earned our respect alongside her husband for her economy that this body has under- this great President, Ronald Reagan. faithful service to our country. taken to try to strengthen the econ- He was a visionary leader who chal- Religion played a crucial role in his life. omy and grow jobs, and I see it in our lenged the entire political order of his Ronald Reagan knew he could set out and ac- effort to win another global war, this day. He had the courage to call evil complish his goals because of his strong faith one against terrorism. evil; the Soviet empire the evil empire. in God. His mother Nelle taught her son to be- For all of his accomplishments, one For that, and for his conviction that lieve in a loving and merciful God. Her teach- of Ronald Reagan’s traits I most ad- freedom would prevail, he was bitterly ing helped guide her son throughout his life as mired was his humility. He was a reg- criticized by his detractors. ular guy. His Midwestern modesty and actor, Governor, and President. Along the same lines, he pioneered a Having spent several decades battling the intuitive understanding of the role of concept of economics that said if we evils of Communism as president of the leadership in an America founded on have lower taxes, that it would ener- Screen Actors Guild and as Governor of Cali- equality and democracy made him a gize the economy and ultimately that fornia for two terms, Reagan held strong con- natural leader and a beloved figure. the government would raise more rev- victions that were based on his faith in God One also had to appreciate President enue. That was also bitterly criticized. and led him to run for President in 1980. He Reagan’s humor. He once said, ‘‘Poli- It was called Reaganomics, and yet it would win in a landslide and become our na- tics is a very rewarding profession. If worked, and it has worked again to tion’s 40th President. you succeed, there are many rewards. bring us out of the last recession, the Reagan’s religious convictions would imme- If you disgrace yourself, you can al- same principles. diately be put to the test. After surviving an ways write a book.’’ Well, fortunately He believed in the concept of defend- assassin’s bullet in the third month of his for our country and the world, he was ing America. It was the idea of a mis- Presidency, Reagan believed God saved his a very successful politician, and we all, sile defense. They called it Star Wars, life. He wrote, ‘‘I’ve always believed that we all of us, continue to share in the re- his detractors, and yet we are building were, each of us, put here for a reason, that wards. those very things. there is a divine plan for all of us. I know now In his 8 years as President, so much He was a man who challenged the po- that whatever days are left me belong to Him of his ambitious vision for American litical order of his day and redefined an [God].’’ and the world was accomplished. And entire political movement and ad- He believed God saved his life for a reason, for his optimism, his ideas, his humil- vanced the cause of freedom around the and he set out to ensure that he fulfilled God’s ity, his humor and public service, our entire world, and for that we all need plan for him in the White House. In an era Nation and the world are better off to say to God, thank you for this great when people tried to diminish the role that today. May God bless him and his fam- President. faith and religion play in the political life of the ily and continue to bless the country Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 United States, Reagan knew that the United he so loved. minutes to the distinguished gen- States was ‘‘richly blessed with His [God’s] Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 tleman from Virginia (Mr. CANTOR), love and generosity.’’ Reagan also knew that minutes to the distinguished gen- the chief deputy whip. if we failed to remember that the United States tleman from Washington (Mr. (Mr. CANTOR asked and was given is a Nation under God, then the United States NETHERCUTT). permission to revise and extend his re- would be a ‘‘Nation gone under.’’ Mr. NETHERCUTT. Madam Speaker, marks.) During the 1980s, Reagan’s religious con- last Saturday our Nation lost one of its Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I victions allowed him to set an agenda that greatest leaders. As we mourn Ronald thank the gentleman from California was new and optimistic. His strong faith en- Reagan’s passing, we celebrate his life for the time. abled him to preserve and never waiver when of service as a lifeguard, an enter- I rise today to proudly stand with my opponents called his economic and foreign tainer, a union leader, a spokesman, a friends and colleagues to pay tribute to policy plans ‘‘radical’’ and ‘‘dangerous.’’ As a Governor and a President. President Ronald Reagan. President result, Reagan played an integral role in win- As leader of the free world, he not Reagan had the courage to lead Amer- ning the Cold War, in restoring economic pros- only defended liberty, he expanded the ica to greatness again after so many perity to the United States, and in helping lib- realm of freedom. He liberated millions others had written us off as a country erate millions of people from the evils of Com- with the power of his ideas. whose best days had passed. He was a munism. He entered the White House with a

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Madam and has earned our respect alongside her American dream and the American Speaker, I rise today to mourn the husband for her faithful service to our country. spirit. death of President Ronald Reagan and Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, I yield 21⁄4 Madam Speaker, as a man, a patriot, to pass along the thoughts and prayers minutes to the gentleman from Illinois a fellow Illinoisan and United States of the people of the Second District of (Mr. WELLER). President, Ronald Reagan will be Kentucky to the Reagan family. (Mr. WELLER asked and was given greatly missed, and I deeply mourn his So much of President Reagan’s life permission to revise and extend his re- passing, but I cannot help but think was dedicated to public service. From marks.) that long after the pain and sorrow of the summer shores of his Illinois home- Mr. WELLER. Madam Speaker, today his departure has diminished, the leg- town to the silver screens of Holly- we come before this House in a sad- acy that President Reagan left with us wood, to Sacramento, Washington, dened state. A man of unquestioned in- of commitment to one’s country, of D.C., and his final heroic battle with tegrity and strong character has passed faith in one’s resolve, of hope for a bet- Alzheimer’s disease, President Rea- from our Nation’s midst into the hands ter tomorrow will be remembered and gan’s vision and confident leadership of God. Ronald Reagan was a man with live on in the hearts and minds of continues to inspire national spirit, a good heart, and he had more of an Americans for generations to come. improving quality of life in the United impact on the world than any living Mr. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I yield States and extending freedom and de- American today. 3 minutes to the distinguished gen- mocracy across the globe. We express our condolences to Mrs. Reagan and the Reagan family. tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. b 1400 Many of us are very grateful because MCGOVERN). During his inaugural address in 1981, of how Ronald Reagan inspired us, en- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I President Reagan remarked, ‘‘We are couraged our activity in public service, thank the distinguished gentleman, my too great a Nation to limit ourselves to and I know he encouraged my involve- colleague, for yielding me the time. a small dream.’’ His dream, family, ment in public service. I cast my first Madam Speaker, I rise today to join work, neighborhood, peace, and free- vote in 1976 for Ronald Reagan in the with my colleagues in marking with dom embodied the hopes of millions of Republican primary, and I had the sadness the passing of President Ron- Americans, shepherding the Nation privilege just 5 years later to serve in ald Reagan. I send my deepest condo- into economic recovery and renewed the Reagan administration. I have lences to Mrs. Reagan and the entire national pride while demonstrating an many fond memories of Ronald Reagan family and to those friends who uncompromising moral leadership Reagan. knew the President best. abroad that brought communism to its Ronald Reagan was a man of prin- Man is not measured by what we say, knees. but by what we do. President Reagan ciple, deep patriotism and great humor. He was a man whose love for his believed in the right of freedom for in- He loved his country, and he loved the country stirred the spirit of his coun- dividuals and nations. He spoke hon- American people. His was, in many trymen to a new age of patriotism and estly of the need for government re- ways, the quintessential American life: pride in America. His keen under- form in the United States and publicly moving from a small town to chase the standing of right and wrong, good and hoped for a brighter future for the citi- American dream in California, achiev- evil provided the leadership needed to zens of the Soviet empire. ing success through hard work and de- defeat an Evil Empire. Yet his words were not empty and did termination, and finally giving back His was an exemplary life, uniquely not ring hollow. President Reagan through public service. American, and worthy of the love and backed up these beliefs by reducing the One of the things I most admired admiration of so many men and women government’s burden of taxes on indi- about President Reagan was his ability across the world. May he rest in peace. viduals. He committed himself to re- to disagree without being disagreeable. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- building our American military. He in- During the 1980s, I was a staff member utes to the distinguished gentleman spired Americans to believe in them- for the late Congressman Joe Moakley from Missouri (Mr. GRAVES). selves and their country, and, through from Massachusetts. We had a front Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly almost sheer will, defeated communism row seat to the great political battles rise with my friends and colleagues without firing a single shot. As he between the Reagan White House and today to pay tribute to a man who in- spoke, the world listened because the the House of Representatives under spired a Nation and a generation. His force of America was behind his voice. Speaker Tip O’Neill. While President America was a strong Nation, where When President Reagan uttered those Reagan and Tip O’Neill had sharp polit- opportunities were limitless. fateful words, ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, tear ical differences, they never had sharp His list of accomplishments is long down this wall,’’ a collective shiver words. Their arguments were never and distinguished. He won the Cold shot down the spine of the Soviet nasty. They were never personal. At War, he brought back our confidence, Union, as if communism’s death knell the end of the day, their battles shifted he cut taxes and grew the economy. He was being rung for all the world to from policy to who could tell the most was an outstanding leader throughout hear. Even President Reagan’s oppo- outlandish story or the funniest Irish the world. nents concede that he defeated the So- joke. It is an example that I believe all I did not have the pleasure of know- viet empire. of us should try to do a better job of ing President Reagan personally; but Under President Reagan’s leadership, following. like millions of Americans, I marveled America experienced an unmatched pe- Madam Speaker, I would also like to at his abilities. He comforted us after riod of economic growth. Under Presi- take a moment to say just how much the Challenger disaster, he stood tall dent Reagan’s legacy, hundreds of mil- respect and admiration I have for against communism, and he made it lions of people around the world now Nancy Reagan. These last several years morning again in America. live safe from the fear of the threat of have been extremely difficult for her as Ronald Reagan’s enduring legacy, communism, free from the threat of President Reagan battled Alzheimer’s though, will be that he was a people’s Marxist-Leninism, and eager to extend disease. Mrs. Reagan has faced this tre- President. His concern for every Amer- an open hand to our former enemy and mendous adversity with strength, dig- ican was genuine. He spoke with a now our friend, Russia and the former nity and class, and she serves as an in- twinkle in his eye and always had a Soviet states. spiration to us all. story that illustrated his point per- The spirit Ronald Reagan embodied Again, my wife Lisa and I send our fectly. He was for us, because he was was of a special sort. Whether it was sympathy and our prayers to the one of us.

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000030 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.018 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3853 America will soon say goodbye to one So Communists and terrorists and Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 of our greatest Presidents. Mr. Speak- other enemies of freedom, you have minute to the gentlewoman from Flor- er, his courage, humor, and grace will been forewarned. You have not heard ida (Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE). be missed by all of America. The shin- the last from Ronald Reagan. And as Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- ing city on the hill will continue, but he used to say when he was President, ida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to add for now with a heavy heart. ‘‘You can run, but you cannot hide.’’ my voice to the chorus extolling the Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, may the life of President Ronald Reagan. On a minute to the distinguished gentleman prayers and thoughts of a loving free similar occasion, over a century ago, from Georgia (Mr. BURNS). world comfort his wife, Nancy, and Lincoln said of Washington, ‘‘How do Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, once or their children during their time of su- you add glory to the sun?’’ twice a century we are given a Presi- preme sorrow and unimaginable loss. I was at President Reagan’s inau- dent who stands above the rest. Presi- Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- guration, and when he said, ‘‘It is time dent Reagan was such a leader. He self such time as I may consume. for us to realize that we are too great united this country in a way that we Mr. Speaker, I think it is truly unfor- a Nation to limit ourselves to small have not been united since. He did so tunate that it takes a time of crisis or dreams,’’ my spine stiffened, and so did by simply speaking out for what the tragedy to bring our Nation together. that of so many people in the crowd. I vast majority of the people of this This week, for example, we have seen got goosebumps when he called out country knew to be the truth: Presi- and heard from Members of both sides that ‘‘peace is the highest aspiration of dent Reagan declared that there is a of the aisle a tribute to a great Presi- the American people. We will negotiate God and that we, as a Nation, are under dent, Ronald Reagan. He was a humble for it, sacrifice for it; we will not sur- his authority. man; he was a gracious man and kind. render for it, now or ever.’’ Like President Washington before We may have had differences of opinion From that day on, I knew America him, he made no apology to anyone’s on policy, but I think we all concede he was back. You see, many people speak sensibilities. He called the Evil Empire was a good, good, decent man. of the Reagan Revolution. I like to I never presume to speak for my of communism exactly what it was and think of it as the Reagan restoration. friends on the other side of the aisle, committed this Nation to defeating it. Reagan restored our optimism, our be- but I think all of us would agree that He was the first President to begin the lief in our ability to create, and the be- we have the greatest Nation in the battle to reverse the overreach of Fed- lief that God put man on this Earth to whole world, and one of the things that eral bureaucracy in the lives of our be free and that he made America to makes us so great as a Nation are the citizens. prove it. personal liberties and individual free- President Ronald Reagan changed Let us truly honor the memory of doms that we all share here in this the paradigm. He changed America’s Ronald Reagan by never ending the country. The Bill of Rights of our Con- foreign policy from one of benign con- fight he so nobly waged for God and for stitution gives us more economic and tainment to active confrontation. And country. personal freedoms than people almost for the first time since communism Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, may I in- anywhere in the world, and we are a began extending its sinister reach, we quire as to how much time remains. better Nation for that. And I think saw its hand pushed back. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. that is something Ronald Reagan Our sympathies certainly go to the HASTINGS of Washington). The gen- would say if he were here right now. entire Reagan family. tleman from Kansas (Mr. MOORE) has I think we can learn a lot of impor- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 min- 1 11 ⁄2 minutes remaining, and the gen- tant things, and a lot of speakers on utes to the gentleman from New Mex- tleman from California (Mr. COX) has 9 both sides of the aisle have annun- ico (Mr. PEARCE). minutes remaining. ciated some of those things this morn- Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, as we Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve ing. We should try harder to disagree consider world history, we know that the balance of my time. without being disagreeable. We should each generation will be faced with its Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 always treat each other with respect. own challenges. And though I am cer- minute to the gentleman from Indiana And we should understand that we are tain that the human race will survive; (Mr. HOSTETTLER). all Americans and we are all in this to- for a Nation to survive these chal- (Mr. HOSTETTLER asked and was gether. We all want basically the same lenges, each generation must contin- given permission to revise and extend thing for our country and for our peo- ually produce men and women who are his remarks.) ple. sufficient to the moment and equal to Mr. HOSTETTLER. Mr. Speaker, on If we can do that, I think we are the task. It needs to generate men and behalf of the citizens of Indiana’s going to be better as a Nation and women who see without limits, who Eighth Congressional District, I rise stronger as a people. We need to find work without tiring, and who sacrifice not only to pay tribute to Ronald Wil- ways to bring us together and not to without restraint. A nation must find son Reagan but to also thank him for a divide us. I think 85 to 90 percent of the within itself in these times of trouble Commander in Chief we could always people in this body are good, decent, those who will forego comfort and give be proud of. honorable people who want to do the up the beaten paths of certainty to find The most important role of any right thing for our country, Repub- new courses of action and overcome all American President is that of Com- licans and Democrats. obstacles in pursuing the truth. Mr. mander in Chief of our Armed Forces; We need to understand that even Reagan was sufficient for the moment and I, for one, do not need to wait for when we have honest good-faith dif- and equal to the task. history to conclude that he was one of ferences on policy issues, such as the $7 Mr. Speaker, we are here to mourn the greatest Commanders in Chief this trillion debt we have right now, and the passing of a President, but we are Nation has ever had. the $500-plus billion deficit, this should here to celebrate the life of leadership Last year, my son Matthew and I not be about Republicans and Demo- and sufficiency that Mr. Reagan rep- were honored to attend the commis- crats; this should be about what is resented. sioning of the newest U.S. Super Car- right for our country, and this should Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 rier, CVN–76. I could not think of a bet- be about what is right for our children minute to the distinguished gentleman ter namesake for CVN–76 than Ronald and our grandchildren and future gen- from New Jersey (Mr. HOLT). Wilson Reagan. The ship’s motto is ap- erations in this country. (Mr. HOLT asked and was given per- propriately, ‘‘Peace Through I hope that we will take this occa- mission to revise and extend his re- Strength.’’ While he is rejoicing in sion, the passing of a great President, marks.) heaven, the American people should Ronald Reagan, to come together and Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I thank the feel comforted in knowing that his leg- again dedicate ourselves to doing what gentleman for yielding me this time, acy lives on in a mighty U.S. warship is right for our country and putting and I am pleased to join with my col- that bears his name and will provide aside partisan politics. leagues in recognizing the lessons of firepower for freedom for another 50 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the life of Ronald Reagan and his leg- years. my time. acy. Among those lessons would be a

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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself should all take to heart. b 1415 Another part of the legacy, and I such time as I may consume. think the lasting legacy of President But I believe that was a key factor in Mr. Speaker, when President Reagan Reagan, will derive from the painful helping me. He had those kind of coat- took office on that cold day in 1981, the period as we watched Alzheimer’s take tails. He believed in family, America. world needed a hero, and on that day this vibrant and warm and really great He loved Nancy. He showed us a hus- President Reagan sent a message to person into, as Mrs. Reagan said, a dif- band-and-wife relationship at its fin- every American and to every human ferent place, a different world. And I est. He was kind. The Carter-Reagan, being enslaved by the Soviet empire. hope we will use this to rededicate our- Mondale-Reagan campaigns were not Confronting not the armies of Saddam selves to research in Alzheimer’s and nasty, mean or vicious. In fact, he Hussein or Slobodan Milosevic, but the stem cell research so that others will would say to Jimmy Carter if he dis- largest military machine in the history not follow the former President in this agreed with some of Mr. CARTER’s of the world, President Reagan simply path that was really painful for all of facts, ‘‘There you go again.’’ said, ‘‘No weapon in the arsenals of the He liked joke-telling and told the us to watch. world is so formidable as the will and jokes about the Soviet Union and got Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 moral courage of free men and minutes to the gentleman from Geor- his point across, but when he was in women.’’ the Oval Office, he always wore his gia (Mr. KINGSTON). Then he led a worldwide movement Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I coat out of respect for the Oval Office for individual liberty and the human thank the gentleman for yielding me and the office of the Presidency. rights of all people. Today the Soviet In his final speech as he left Wash- this time. Union sits on the ash heap of history, I first heard about Ronald Reagan in ington, D.C., he said, and I quote, ‘‘As and the Reagan legacy can be measured probably 1970, when Joan Baez, on my I walk off the city streets, my final in lives liberated and dreams fulfilled. Woodstock album, referred to the Gov- words to the men and women of the Before Ronald Reagan became Presi- ernor of California as Ron Ray Gun. Reagan revolution: My friends, we did dent in 1981, there were 56 electoral de- And this was a young person, so I it. We were not just marking time. We mocracies on Earth. Today there are thought if Joan Baez is against him, it made a difference. We made the city 117. Today more than a billion more is probably a good thing. Yet as I went freer and left her in good hands.’’ people are living in freedom than on The lights of this city shine, but the through my years and got in college, I the day that he took office. future will burn brightly because of President Reagan also liberated had an opportunity to hear Mr. Reagan men and the leadership of Ronald America, the land that he called the speak at the Kansas City Republican Reagan. last best hope of mankind. Many Wash- convention in 1976. And in his conces- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ington pundits at the time believed sion speech on the nomination going to HASTINGS of Washington). The Chair that the United States was suffering Gerald Ford, he gave a great speech would remind Members that the gen- from an inevitable decline. President and he talked about what we have to tleman from Kansas (Mr. MOORE) has 8 Reagan had a different view. He be- do as Americans to preserve the great minutes remaining, and the gentleman lieved that America’s greatest days life-style that we live. I was very im- from California (Mr. COX) has 31⁄2 min- were ahead, if only we could free our pressed with that speech. So in 1980, utes remaining and the right to close. people from the shackles of big govern- when he ran for President and was the Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 6 ment. He knew that people, not govern- nominee, certainly I was very enthu- minutes to my friend, the gentleman ments, create prosperity, and that siastically in support of him. from California (Mr. COX). markets are the dynamic expression of He was elected in a year when we had The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without individual freedom reinforced by prop- hostages in Iran, the economy was in objection, the gentleman from Cali- erty rights and the rule of law. the tank, and the spirit of America was fornia (Mr. COX) controls 6 minutes. He believed that the government in the doldrums. He won by a landslide, There was no objection. management of an economy, whether with great expectations, though, and a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- in the form of wage controls, price con- great mandate. He needed to cut taxes, tleman from California (Mr. COX) has trols, or regulation of production, pro- and he did. He moved along and created 61⁄2 minutes remaining. duced growth and misery in direct pro- an economy that gave 19 million new Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 portion to the loss of freedom. Upon as- jobs over the next 8 years. Inflation minute to the distinguished gentleman suming the Presidency, he imme- was reduced, as well as interest rates. from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS). diately ended price controls on oil, and He built defense to the extent that we Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I count my within 4 months the price of oil fell got over, finally, Vietnam. He talked blessings for President Ronald Reagan. over 60 cents per gallon. about things like the Evil Empire of I count my blessings for this man be- When a government union broke the the Soviet Union and peace through cause he spoke from his heart and he law and mounted an illegal strike strength. And he said things that were spoke the truth. Obviously he was an against the taxpayers, President politically incorrect at the time, like exceptional communicator, but he was Reagan upheld the rule of law, and ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall,’’ also extraordinarily honest. You did even the Soviet Union noticed. Sec- even though people in our own party not have to wonder where Ronald retary of State George Schultz said did not like him saying those things. Reagan was coming from. He had core this may have been the best foreign He was very basic. Nancy Reagan led principles: confronting tyranny, ex- policy decision Ronald Reagan ever the Just Say No to Drugs campaigns, pressing strength to the world, believ- made. and I think it was very effective in get- ing in our market economy, reducing Ronald Reagan and a Democratic ting young people to think twice about the size of government. Congress cut marginal income tax it. The bottom line is, he had extraor- rates from 70 percent to 28 percent and He had that Irish twinkle in his eye. dinary faith in our country, in the ushered in the longest peacetime eco- And when he got shot, even though it promise of America that the best of nomic expansion in American history. was a very serious wound, he said, gee, America is yet to come. And the best Inflation fell from over 12 percent to 1 I hope you are all Republicans. He had generations of Americans are yet to percent, and interest rates dropped dra- that kind of calmness and happiness come. He trusted Americans to spend matically. People were free to work about him as he went through things. their own money and lead their own and keep most of what they earned and And I, as so many young people, were lives. In the process he knew our coun- to save for their family’s future instead inspired by him. So when I ran for the try and the world would benefit. of relying on the state.

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Later I hope we will come together with an Thanks to Ronald Reagan—there are bright today his body will be carried up those attitude of civility that was character- days ahead for America. same western steps of the Capitol. In ized by President Reagan and work on Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to just a few hours, President Reagan will these problems together because we honor Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th Presi- lie in State a few feet from where we have a lot more in common than we dent of the United States, Great American Pa- are now gathered. have differences. We are all Americans. triot, and conservative stalwart. As we imagine him looking up at the We all love our country, and we want This past weekend, I joined a delegation of monumental artwork in the dome, at to do what is right by our country. Members from this body in honoring the vet- the Apotheosis of George Washington, Mr. Speaker, I want to conclude by erans—both living and fallen—who brought perhaps we will hear him again speak- saying that I think if we work together freedom to Europe by storming the beaches of ing to us in the words he once used in and understand that we are all in this Normandy. Unfortunately, transportation prob- this very place: Now we are standing together, we will do the very best we lems have prevented me from participating inside the symbol of our democracy. can for the Nation we love, the United more fully in commemorating the passing of a Now we hear again the echoes of our States of America. truly great president. Had I been able, I would past. A general falls to his knees in the May God bless Mrs. Reagan and the have certainly joined my colleagues in unani- hard snow of Valley Forge; a lonely Reagan family, and may God hold Ron- mously voting to mourn the passage of Ronald President paces the darkened halls and ald Wilson Reagan in His loving arms. Reagan. ponders his struggle to save the Union; Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, heaven Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illi- the men of the Alamo call out encour- is a little sunnier and little more optimistic with nois, a small town in the heart of America. His agement to each other; a settler pushes the arrival of one of the greatest American pa- Midwest Christian upbringing helped to mold West and sings a song, and the song triots and Presidents of the 20th Century, Reagan into the conservative icon that he has echoes out forever and fills the un- President Ronald Reagan. become. When I was 14 years old, living in a knowing air. He inspired me, as he did many others. small rural Midwest town, I heard Ronald Rea- As we gather in the rotunda and gaze Across the country and around the world, mil- gan’s ‘‘A Time for Choosing’’ speech for Barry upon the flag-draped vault that holds lions are mourning the death and remem- Goldwater. That speech and many of his other the mortal remains of our 40th Presi- bering the life of this man, patriot, and Presi- speeches, which I would listen to on records, dent, I know that if we listen, we will dent. There is a sense of profound loss, and inspired me to get involved in politics and to hear those echoes of the past. We will rightly so, in a the hearts of all Americans. fight for conservative values. I know Reagan hear that pioneer song because it is the This week we will all search for a way to pay did not inspire me alone. American sound. Like Ronald Reagan, our respects to a man who made it ‘‘morning Ronald Reagan did not just speak about it is hopeful, big-hearted, idealistic, in America’’ again. conservative ideals. He lived them and led daring, decent and fair. President Reagan’s message of hope re- with them. At a time when conservatives and Mr. President, we loved you in life stored America’s faith in what we could be- conservatism were derided and ridiculed, he because you helped us love America, come. He loved this country, and he believed showed young politicians a new way to be a and you so nobly represented the coun- in the people that called it home. His optimism conservative. try we love. As we lay you to rest, we was infectious and at the end of his term as In 1981, President Reagan became the will always respect and honor your President—Americans had caught his vision President of the United States. A boy from a leadership, your humility, your and understood their place in the world. small town had proven the American dream strength, your humor and your char- Reagan’s stewardship ushered in an era of was still alive. At a time when a belief in acter. You told us that those who say peace and economic prosperity. Reagan- America and freedom seemed to be at an all we are in a time when there are no he- omics—reducing the size of government, al- time low, Reagan’s optimism renewed the roes just do not know where to look. lowing Americans to keep more of their own confidence of a Nation. Reagan’s plans for Mr. President, all of America now hard earned money instead of having it taxed economic revitalization, smaller government, knows where to look. You and our be- away—brought about an economic revival in and a strong military moved the United States loved First Lady, Nancy Reagan, will our nation. toward a brighter future. be our heroes for as long as there is an Reagan’s leadership ended the Cold War, Over the course of two terms, he turned the America and as long as love of freedom brought down the Berlin Wall, and charted a United States and the world around. He was is carried in human hearts. new course for both America’s and the world’s not content with the status quo domestically or Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance future. A future that was secure—made pos- internationally. Today, the world and the coun- of my time. sible by ‘‘peace through strength.’’ We would try are better for it. Our current prosperity is Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- do well to bear this wisdom in mind as we based on the course he charted. The freedom self the balance of my time. continue to defend America against the threats that millions of people enjoy can be attributed Mr. Speaker, in closing, I thank the posed by adversaries. in part to him. gentleman from California (Mr. COX) It is very difficult for one person or a single This past weekend was the 20th anniver- for his very cogent remarks, and I real- nation to pay tribute to a life as big, as bold, sary of Reagan’s moving D-Day speech. This ly appreciate the civility with which and as heroic as Ronald Reagan’s. His own Saturday marks the 17th anniversary of his this has been conducted today. words are perhaps the best testament of his Berlin Wall speech. Both of these speeches The gentleman from California men- convictions. His actions are the most sincere were devoted to freedom. As one of the 20th tioned the fact that President Reagan depictions of the character that defined his life. Centuries greatest advocates of freedom— and a Democratic Congress presided His humility and grace endeared him to all both political and economic—Ronald Reagan over large tax cuts back during Presi- American’s hearts. has few equals. dent Reagan’s term, and I grant that. In announcing to the world that he had been As Ronald Reagan ends his journey, I But at the same time, President diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Mr. mourn his passing, but I am overwhelmed with Reagan was not a strict ideologue and Reagan wrote, ‘‘Let me thank you, the Amer- gratitude that he was able to accomplish so he understood that when large deficits ican people, for giving me the great honor of many things for the United States of America. appeared, that we as a Nation needed allowing me to serve as your president. When Mr. SHADEGG. Mr. Speaker, Ronald to do something to deal with those the Lord calls me home, whenever that day Reagan ran for President to change America. large deficits and not put our country may be, I will leave with the greatest love for In the end, he had changed the world. As Ari- deeper and deeper in debt. this country of ours and eternal optimism for zonans, we can be proud that our state played He agreed to actions to correct that its future. I now begin the journey that will lead a vital role in the ‘‘Reagan Revolution’’. course, and I think we as Democrats me into the sunset of my life. I know that for Barry Goldwater started what became the and Republicans hopefully can come America there will always be a bright dawn Reagan Revolution with his own run for the together here and recognize that a $7 ahead.’’ Presidency. For the first time since Calvin

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Reagan and the strength of his convictions laid the of the nascent conservative movement, but knew that the true American dream was to be foundation for the greatest economic boom in they were wrong: it was just the beginning. free to live your life and achieve your goals America in the ‘‘American century.’’ But, the Reagan took to the national political stage without government interference or regulation. history lessons will never be able to convey during the Goldwater campaign 40 years ago President Reagan was one of the towering the sense of purpose and pride he instilled in with his seminal speech ‘‘A Time for Choos- figures of the 20th century and one of the our nation through the sheer strength of his ing.’’ greatest defenders of freedom that America spirit and the optimism of his words. In losing the battle for the White House, and the world has ever known. Ronald We owe this remarkable American a tre- Goldwater passed the conservative torch to Reagan was an heir to Barry Goldwater’s vi- mendous debt of gratitude. His leadership re- Ronald Reagan to continue the war of ideas. sion that the greatness of America lies not in defined the political landscape in our country Together they nurtured the conservative its government but in its people. His faith in and energized our people with purpose and movement and helped it grow. In 1966, Rea- the individual, belief in free enterprise, and hope. To paraphrase the poet, ‘‘we shall not gan’s campaign for Governor of California unending conviction in providing freedom of soon see his like again.’’ struck the same themes as Goldwater’s presi- choice in everyday decisions, helped to re- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of dential campaign. He won in a landside. It was store ‘‘the great, confident roar of American California’s 45th district, I extend my deepest the biggest political victory of the conservative progress, growth, and optimism.’’ sympathy and condolences to First Lady movement since Goldwater had defeated the Rather than mourn our loss following the Nancy Reagan, their children and the entire sitting U.S. Senate Majority leader in 1952. passing of President Ronald Reagan, we Reagan family. I have no doubt that President My father, Stephen Shadegg, was Gold- should instead celebrate his life and his count- Reagan has seen his faith rewarded as he water’s campaign manager, speechwriter and less contributions to our country. And, we goes to his rest. May God Bless President a close friend. Growing up in Goldwater’s should renew the promise to keep America Ronald Reagan. shadow and being a part of the conservative ‘‘that shining city upon the hill.’’ Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak- movement from birth gave me a special ap- Mrs. BONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to er, today I rise to join my colleagues and re- preciation for who Reagan was. Just as Gold- pay tribute to one of our Nation’s greatest member the vision and achievements of our water, Reagan’s greatest tool was the truth. Presidents and a fellow Californian, President 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. Ron- When Ronald Reagan said something, you Ronald W. Reagan. ald Reagan came to Washington with a core knew it came from the heart. A child of America’s heartland, he became set of values that guided him through his two Reagan was one of the few politicians who a man of the west. A towering presence, he terms as our Nation’s leader. President had deeply held beliefs and never strayed gained fame as a movie star and entertainer Reagan fought to reduce taxes, diminish the from fundamental principles. The rarest com- before turning his considerable gifts to public role of an intrusive Federal bureaucracy, and modity in Washington, D.C. is courage, yet service. A man of great wit, faith, optimism, to end forever the oppressive Communist re- Reagan was nothing if not courageous. conviction and conscience, he believed fer- gime in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The times during which Reagan sought to He also touched people’s lives. Just look at vently in the good of all men but especially the achieve these goals could not have been the hundreds of thousands of people who American people. more daunting. America in 1981 was a land of stood in line for hours this week to pay their It was from his unwavering faith and from broken spirit. Many citizens could not live the last respects. A telling tribute to a man who the people, first in his adopted state of Cali- American dream due to interest rates in the had done so much for his country and whose fornia and later throughout the nation, that he double digits. The Soviet Union had surpassed citizens admired and loved him in return. drew his great strength. A natural leader, he the United States in military capability. But President Reagan is rightly remembered for commanded respect and loyalty from all who Ronald Reagan achieved what he set out to numerous accomplishments. We are all better had the honor of serving with him. President do through a combination of ideology, prag- off today thanks to the economic revolution Reagan brought grace and dignity to the high matism, charm, self-effacing humor, and, yes, that brought double-digit interest rates and in- office he held, always treating those around flation to its knees. His tax policy proved that hard work. him with respect and kindness. He never lost When the President left office in 1989, the ‘‘a rising tide’’ of economic recovery ‘‘lifts all his connection to the working people and Nation was in the midst of an economic ren- boats.’’ spoke to all Americans with such clarity and aissance. The Reagan tax cuts led to 96 Reagan is best known as the aggressive honesty that he will be forever known as ‘‘the straight months of economic growth. Record opponent of communism, the strong cold war- great communicator.’’ numbers of Americans were experiencing the rior that stood up to the Soviets and their al- Along with his beloved wife, Nancy, Presi- pride that goes along with home ownership lies across the globe. Less known is that this dent Reagan was a frequent visitor to the and economic self sufficiency. The Communist doctrine of ‘‘peace through strength’’ allowed Palm Springs area which I have the honor of bloc would soon be a memory due to Rea- President Reagan to sign the largest arms re- representing in Congress. The Reagans fre- gan’s determination. Ending communism was duction treaty at the time. quently spent New Year’s Eve with their dear a stand upon which Reagan absolutely would Ronald Reagan was a normal citizen who friends, Ambassador and Mrs. Walter not compromise. To him, the Soviet Union used his charm and steadfast beliefs to shape Annenberg, enjoying the relaxing desert envi- was truly an ‘‘evil empire’’ which was morally the United States into the Country it is today. ronment and a friendly round of golf. A play- at odds with the United States and the prin- He provided great optimism, sparked eco- ground for movie stars and Presidents, the ciples of human dignity. Reagan battled head- nomic growth, gained military superiority, and Palm Springs community was a welcome to-head with Gorbachev at five peace summits bridged international relations. haven from the hectic world of celebrity and and at home secured more money for our Na- We all have a special memory of Reagan. politics. The Reagans had many local friends tion’s defense. Thanks to this combination, Obviously for me, the 1964 speech was a and contacts, and the Palm Springs area was millions upon millions now live in freedom and formative part of my political life. In the speech and still remains Reagan country. Russia is a valued ally in America’s quest for he outlined his dedication to limited govern- As someone who has always said that it is global freedom. ment and personal responsibility, ideals that perhaps harder to be the spouse than the indi- Perhaps the most enduring legacy of Ron- guide me as I serve the people of my district vidual holding elected office, First Lady Nancy ald Reagan was his ability to make us proud and Arizona. Reagan was a reservoir of strength for the to be Americans. Reagan gently lifted our spir- This idea that government was beholden to President throughout their remarkable life to- its with his cheery optimism and geniality. He the people, that it had no other source of gether. His most fervent supporter and soothed our fears with a good joke or a funny power is still the newest, most unique idea in staunchest defender, Nancy deserves our rec- all the long history of man’s relation to story. He could have been our friendly neigh- man. This is the issue of this nation: Wheth- ognition and thanks for her role in this most bor or our favorite uncle. A reporter once er we believe in our capacity for self-govern- American story. asked Reagan what Americans saw in him, to ment or whether we abandon the American President Reagan’s many achievements are which he replied ‘‘Would you laugh if I told you Revolution and confess that a little intellec- now part of our Nation’s proud history, and the that I think, maybe, they see themselves, and tual elite in a far-distant capital can plan contributions he made ensured a safer world that I’m one of them? I’ve never been able to our lives for us better than we can plan them and a brighter future for the American people. detach myself or think that I, somehow, am ourselves. History will recall that his words helped bring apart from them.’’ He had a simple vision. He knew that indi- down the walls that kept the people of the So- On a personal note, I cannot forget the vidual choice and freedom was essential for viet Union oppressed and isolated from the warmth and kindness that I was shown by this

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Ronald Wilson Reagan have achieved such rapid success in the first remembered fondly his visits to Western North lifted this Nation, and changed the world. Gulf War if we sent our 1980 forces and Carolina before he was a candidate and after- Mr. ISTOOK. Mr. Speaker, like millions of weapons to fight? Would we have won the wards. During every meeting with Ronald Americans, I want to pay tribute to President ground war in 100 hours without President Reagan I was treated with kindness, grace, Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the Reagan’s military build-up? Of course not. I and great humility. United States. I have shed many tears this believe we would have prevailed, but not with Few political leaders have had the vision week, because I loved Ronald Reagan, and I such stunning success. and integrity of Ronald Reagan. He had the know how much he loved this country and the And our modern, 21st Century military that guts and the courage to tackle the toughest American people. is fighting the war on terror in Iraq today would problems of 1980s America. He left his office President Reagan inherited a country disillu- be years, if not decades away, without Presi- with a stronger and prouder nation than he in- sioned and with serious economic problems, dent Reagan’s ‘‘Peace Through Strength’’ doc- herited. He made us want to believe in our- yet when he left office eight years later, it was trine. selves and he made us a better people. Mr. truly ‘‘Morning in America.’’ This was more Second, President Reagan launched the Speaker, I and my constituents in Western than an economic boom. President Reagan boldest economic growth plan since the New North Carolina will always be grateful for Ron- restored pride and dignity to the United States Deal. When he came to office 14 income tax ald Reagan’s service to our Nation. and to the office of the presidency. He advo- brackets, with the top rate a suffocating 70 Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, this week cated personal responsibility and limited gov- percent. After he left office there were only our Nation lost an individual who had an enor- ernment—government that gives a hand up, two income tax brackets existed, with a top mous impact on our country and the world. not a hand out. rate of 28 percent. Yes, we know this created Ronald Wilson Reagan, our Nation’s 40th He deserves more credit than anyone else the longest economic boom in history through- President, had a great and positive impact on for the collapse of communism and the fall of out the 1980’s. But what about the 1990’s? Mr. Speaker, without President Reagan’s our economy, our security, and our national the Iron Curtain, bringing freedom to many three-year across-the-board tax reduction plan pride. I believe that just as his achievements millions of people. He spoke proudly and free- in 1981, and without the fundamental restruc- will remain with us for many decades, so too ly of morals and principles, of right and wrong, of good and evil. He believed in the goodness turing of the nation’s income tax code in 1986, will his legacy of exercising sincerity and con- of the American people, and he helped us be- we would not have experienced the job cre- sistency in all actions, both inconsequential lieve in ourselves. ation machine of the 1990’s. We would not and monumental. Recently, my wife and I made a special trip President Reagan was an ordinary man who have created a new class in America—the In- to visit the Reagan ranch near Santa Barbara, became an extraordinary leader. I will remem- vestor Class. And our economy certainly California. The humble and simple nature of ber him most for his sense of optimism and would not have survived and rebounded as it his beloved ranch home reflects the genuine hope. In the most difficult of times, it was did after the 9–11 terrorist attacks and cor- basic values that he cherished and lived by. President Reagan who had the power to allay porate scandals. America is a better place because of Ronald President Reagan left office with a united our worries, raise our spirits, and guide this Wilson Reagan, who greatly loved our country America, a strong America, and a prosperous Nation to prosperity. and who championed our ideals. America. His America is the country every Working on Ronald Reagan’s first campaign Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I was in Jacksonville in 1980, I saw first hand his president—every American—aspires to live in. honored to have served in Congress for the Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Ronald strength of character and his sense of opti- last 2 years of President Reagan’s second Reagan forever changed the landscape of mism and hope. Ronald Reagan lifted this Na- term. American politics. He will be remembered as tion up at the time when we needed it the President Reagan devoted his life to the a President who loved his country and in- most. He made us feel good about being preservation of freedom. He believed that ‘‘no spired us all to be better Americans. American. Ronald W. Reagan knew who he weapon in the arsenals of the world is so for- President Reagan was a principled leader, was and he knew what he believed. These are midable as the will and moral courage of free and many times his beliefs put him at odds the qualities of a great leader. men and women.’’ with Democrats. Despite these disagreements, President Reagan’s strength of character His global fight against communism is one he taught us that there is a big difference be- and firm beliefs led to revolutionary policies in of the most significant events in world history. tween bitter partisanship and strong beliefs. dealing with the economy, national security, Many said this enemy of freedom could not be My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. and federal taxation. conquered. But the Berlin Wall fell because Reagan and her children at this difficult time. Under the presidency of Ronald W. Reagan, President Reagan made it fall. Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. Speaker, on the passing our Nation experienced a lengthy period of Since the president’s death last Saturday of President Reagan it is right and good that economic revival where inflation was brought we have heard all or parts of the speeches our Nation gathers for mourning, prayer, and under control, employment grew, and a stifling that inspired so many for so long. They remembrance. federal tax burden was lifted from millions of earned him the nickname ‘‘The Great Commu- As I inventory my memories of Ronald hard working Americans. nicator.’’ Reagan, I can’t help but smile at the recollec- President Reagan’s defense policies were Mr. Speaker, President Reagan will always tion of such a good and sensible man. The pivotal in the collapse of the Soviet Union and be The Great Communicator because of what first time I voted for a President, I voted for the end of the Cold War. His commitment to he said and did. But his public remarks were Ronald Reagan. Each time since I cast my a strong national defense and a safe and se- also notable for what he did not say and what first ballot, I have compared every candidate cure world is personified through the phrases, he did not do. to President Reagan. ‘‘Trust but verify,’’ ‘‘Peace through strength,’’ He did not pound the podium. He did not That’s because Ronald Reagan set the and most of all, ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, tear down flail his arms, or yell. He did not substitute standard, he personified leadership. He . . . this wall!’’ manufactured emotion for reason. He did not was . . . America. He was our greatness, our At the end of his two terms in office, the exploit human suffering. promise, our free will, and our character. Reagan Revolution had succeeded in giving The style and manner of his speech com- Ronald Reagan showed us love of family, the Nation its longest recorded period of bined with the power of his ideas made verbal even in the midst of challenges to our values peacetime prosperity without recession or de- and physical gimmicks completely unneces- and barbs to tradition. pression. President Reagan succeeded in sary. He and Nancy were unafraid to show their keeping his campaign promise of restoring the Mr. Speaker, there are many ways to judge affection, to put their pure love for each other great, confident roar of American progress and a president’s place in history. I believe a ques- on display. When you saw the Reagans to- growth and optimism. tion we must ask is: What kind of impact on gether, you couldn’t help but feel part of their Mr. Speaker, I am so very pleased to have world and national events does a President family. Their mutual fondness and love known this man. I am even more pleased that have after he leaves office? By that standard brought true meaning to the term ‘‘first family.’’ Ronald Reagan answered the call to public President Reagan is a historical giant. Con- Not only a defender of traditional values, service and contributed all that he did. His sider two examples: Ronald Reagan brought common sense to

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000035 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.029 H09PT1 H3858 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 bear on government. He reigned in the scope helped to end the Cold War. He was the kind There are many great stories about Ronald of the federal government, while spurring of leader we needed during those difficult Reagan and his ties to Iowa, but I want to ex- growth in the private sector. years. For that, our Nation, and the world, will press my admiration for the entire Reagan Ronald Reagan changed the world. He be forever grateful. family. spread democracy to places where freedom On behalf of my constituents in El Paso, I Ronald Reagan touched me in a manner I was a term without meaning. President extend heartfelt condolences to the Reagan could not anticipate—through Alzheimer’s dis- Reagan stood up to the rising tide of com- family during this very sad time. ease. munism, instead presenting the future that lib- Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, during our For the better part of the last decade I erty ensures. week of mourning for President Ronald shared the sadness of this disease with the He changed the world by example, showing Reagan, I want to take a moment to honor the Reagan family. Like all Americans, we read the power of a free people. He ended the cold life and memory of a great Reagan Repub- about the Reagan family’s long goodbye to the war with fearless resolve, lifting our fears of lican, Jack Vaughan, who died June 11, 1994, President. During their painful days, the entire imminent attack by soviet missiles and giving at the age of 33. Jack campaigned for Ronald Latham family was saying their own long a future to nations ravaged by the ills of com- Reagan on both Presidential campaigns, goodbye to my father Willard Latham, who munism. worked for Newt Gingrich out of college, and succumbed to the disease in 2001. Not only did Ronald Reagan change the served three terms in the Georgia General As- Ronald Reagan will be remembered for world, he changed America. He led us back to sembly before falling victim to cancer 10 years many things but for millions this week we are prosperity. He made us proud to be Ameri- ago. reminded of the ravages Alzheimer’s disease cans again. Ronald Reagan brought us closer Jack was a College Republican who really has on its victims and their families. Let us all to his image of a ‘‘shining city on a hill,’’ and took Reagan’s message of optimism to heart. pray for those who are devastated by this af- showed us that we could be great again. His love for his country and State propelled fliction and let us keep the Reagan family in Under Reagan’s guidance the rest of the world him into public service and led him to three our thoughts and prayers. came to look to us for our leadership again. unopposed terms in the Georgia State House Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, today is a day And although we are saddened by his of Representatives. He was a leader to Cobb of reflection. We reflect on the life and leader- death, we are comforted by the promise he re- County, the State of Georgia, and served as ship of former President Ronald Wilson stored in America. President Reagan said ‘‘For inspiration for young Republicans seeking ca- Reagan. We remember all that is good in our while I take inspiration from the past . . . I live reers in public service. country, and all our Nation has to offer its peo- for the future.’’ So must we. Since his death in 1994, the Georgia Re- ple. Ronald Reagan made a significant and Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Speaker, I remember publican party has named their young Repub- lasting contribution to the strength of our econ- lican of the year award after Jack Vaughan, working in Washington during Ronald Rea- omy, our military, and restored America’s self- for the most distinguished individual going gan’s transition in 1980. It was heartening to confidence. above and beyond his or her means to serve see the change in attitude and renewed patri- President Reagan was an inspiration to me party and country. otism among the public and in Washington. as I embarked upon a political career in Boul- Jack Vaughan was the son of Gretchen and der City, NV, more than 20 years ago. He in- You see, in those days so many Americans Jack Vaughan; he is survived by his wife felt discouraged about their government and Diane Vaughan Rainey and son John stilled in me that America was indeed a place their future. Vaughan III. everyone can rise as high and as far as his And then the sheriff rode into town. He Although Mr. Vaughn is no longer with us, ability will take him. His own humble begin- brought with him a wholesome, Western per- his spirit of hard work and dedication lives on nings are proof of that. He taught me the spective. His optimism was contagious, and in the hearts and memories of all those who meaning of civility, and to respect your political he had a love for this country and its people wish to better our country and see the worth adversaries despite your disagreements. as big and as colorful as the Montana sky. His and value of the American people and citizens President Reagan changed the course of was a kind of hope that people hadn’t seen in of Georgia. history, for both the United States and the our Nation since well before Vietnam, Water- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, former President world. He implemented foreign policy that gate, and the tough economic times that he Reagan’s influence on the world was tremen- would later end the cold war and free many came to vanquish. dous. He was bigger than life. Whether it was nations from the iron curtain. ‘‘Sheriff’’ Reagan’s determination and infec- on the silver screen or before thousands of President Reagan strengthened our econ- tious charm disarmed this town of its grip on cheering Americans—he was, in so many omy. His leadership taught us that the Federal the American taxpayer, in favor of limited gov- ways, the American dream. His messages of Government is not the solution for our prob- ernment, free enterprise, and a renewed faith hope and possibility touched so many people lems and set us on a course that would lessen in the power of the American Dream. Abroad, around the world. taxes and decrease inflation, helping many our President’s unwavering stand for liberty Many Iowans have a special place in their Americans achieve the American dream. brought down the Iron Curtain, ended the Cold heart for Ronald Reagan or ‘‘Dutch’’ as he On behalf of the people of the Third Con- War, and helped restore freedom to millions of was known to those who used to listen to him gressional District from the great State of Ne- people around the world. He made us—made on the radio during the 1930s. vada, I offer my deepest sympathy to Mrs. me—proud to be an American. In 1932, after graduating from college, Reagan and the entire Reagan family. Several years ago, that sense of pride moti- Reagan began working as a temporary staff To conclude, let me recap the final words of vated me to successfully lead the effort in announcer for radio station WOC in Dav- President Reagan’s farewell address to the Montana to change the name of our annual enport, IA. In 1933, WOC merged with radio American people from the Oval Office—‘‘My Republican Lincoln Day Dinners to Lincoln- station WHO in Des Moines, and Reagan was friends: We did it. We weren’t just marking Reagan Day Dinners, in honor of the two hired as chief sports announcer for the new time. We made a difference. We made the city greatest Republicans, Abraham Lincoln and, station. Here, Reagan announced Chicago stronger. We made the city freer, and we left of course, Ronald Reagan. Cubs baseball games—reading them from her in good hands. All in all, not bad, not bad Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express teletype reports. I remember him recounting at all.’’ my sorrow on the passing of President Ronald how he was forced to improvise games for as Mr. President, thank you for all you’ve done Reagan. long as 15 minutes when the teletype machine for the Nation and the world. Americans will I had the privilege of meeting President would unexpectedly stop. miss you. Reagan twice—once when I participated in a At the time, radio personalities were treated Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, we have lost a G.I. Forum event in El Paso, TX, honoring vet- as big stars and what a great place to start a giant in American politics and world history. erans, and the other time while I was in the career in entertainment—in Iowa. As we all Ronald Wilson Reagan was not only a great Border Patrol providing security as the Presi- know, Mr. Reagan went on to a career in mov- President, he was a good man. He will be re- dent visited Brownsville, TX. ies but many Iowans remembered listening to membered fondly for his character and with It was easy to see that President Reagan his sportscasts and helped him in pursuit of great appreciation for his tremendous triumphs was blessed with a good nature and positive higher office in the 1970s and 80s. in spreading peace and freedom throughout spirit. All Americans remember his abiding I can remember ‘‘Dutch’s Dollies’’—a group the world. love of country and strong defense of free- of ladies who were longtime fans cheering In addition to tearing down the iron curtain dom. wildly at his campaign events. They were loyal of communism, rebuilding America’s military, President Reagan has left a lasting legacy supporters with very long memories of their presiding over the Nation’s longest period of in the way he confronted communism and man Dutch. growth and prosperity, it was the little things

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000036 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.034 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3859 that made him great. He cared about people, President Reagan went on to urge Ameri- In this time of great sadness for the Reagan including the smallest among us. His heart of cans of faith to get involved and to restore family and the American people, let us take kindness reflected that of his Creator’s in its ‘‘our spirit of neighbor caring for neighbor.’’ In comfort in the knowledge that the leader we compassion toward ‘‘the least of these.’’ his conclusion he added: so loved has fulfilled his earthly mission and Ronald Reagan comforted us when we We are told in II Timothy that when our has finally reached the place of peace in grieved. Whether to the families of the 101st work is done, we can say, ‘‘We have fought which we all may one day rejoice. May God Airborne Division or to a Nation in shock after the good fight. We have finished the race. We eternally bless Ronald Reagan and continue losing the space shuttle Challenger, President have kept the faith.’’ to watch over the shining city on a hill he so Reagan knew what to say and how to say it. Ronald Reagan’s struggles on this earth are loved. He also knew when to be silent and simply finished, but his work carries on. He indeed Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, today, I pay offer a reassuring embrace. He was the most fought the good fight, and we are all better off tribute to a great American, our 40th ’ Presi- powerful man in the world, yet he exuded the because of it. dent, Ronald Reagan. warmth and kindness of a gentle grandfather. May God bless Ronald Wilson Reagan, and Under Ronald Reagan’s presidency and We respected not just the office he held, but may God provide strength, peace and encour- leadership, America stood tall again in the the man who held it. agement to Mrs. Reagan and the Reagan world as a ‘‘shining city on the hill.’’ Americans President Reagan earned his respect. He family in the days ahead. were proud once again to be Americans. knew what he believed, established his goals Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ronald Reagan assumed the presidency upon those beliefs and committed to achieve honor America’s 40th President, Ronald Wil- when America was facing an Iranian hostage his dreams. The world is a much improved son Reagan. crisis, a rising inflation rate, increasing unem- place because he lived by his deeply held President Reagan was an ordinary man who ployment, and an energy crisis that saw Amer- convictions. led an extraordinary life. He came from a mid- icans waiting in lines to purchase gasoline. Ronald Reagan knew you shouldn’t penalize dle-American family of modest means to be- Upon assuming the presidency, Ronald people for working hard, so he fought to enact come the leader of the most powerful Nation Reagan proposed a bold economic and de- sweeping tax relief that spurred unparalleled in the world, inspiring its people along the fense program. His economic policy created economic growth. He knew there was a dif- way. the longest peacetime job expansion in his- ference between good and evil, so he called President Reagan was a decisive leader. He tory. Under his leadership, our defenses were out the ‘‘evil empire,’’ and it ultimately crum- was a strong commander-in-chief. He was a rebuilt to handle any adversary. It was his leadership that saw America triumph as the bled. Ronald Reagan knew people wanted to statesman. He was a gifted communicator. He communist evil empire that scarred Europe feel good about this country again, so he told was a skilled political adversary. He was an eternal optimist. He was a patriot. He was, fell. us it was morning in America—and we saw President Reagan fought for his convictions above all, an American. He used these skills, that it was. and followed up his campaign promises with He touched numerous lives in the Fourth and his love for our country, to change the successful action. Under his leadership, gov- Congressional District of Kansas. Every year I course of history for the better. ernment bureaucracy and regulations were re- attend the Lincoln Day Celebration in Inde- President Reagan accomplished much dur- duced. Taxes were lowered and a strong na- ing his presidency. He helped defeat com- pendence, KS, I am reminded by local resi- tional defense was rebuilt to fight against the munism and end the Cold War. He rebuilt our dents of Ronald Reagan’s visit there in 1966. spread of communism. These moves won him They remember it as if it were yesterday. And national defenses. He advanced freedom a landslide re-election victory. they still love him. throughout the world. He led the longest eco- I agree with the words of this great Presi- We love Ronald Reagan. We have named nomic recovery in our Nation’s history. He low- dent when he said, ‘‘government is not the so- our national airport, Washington’s largest gov- ered taxes. He fundamentally changed the lution. Government is the problem.’’ ernment building and more than 50 other sites way we think about government. ‘‘We meant I also agree with President Reagan’s words across this country in tribute to our Nation’s to change a nation,’’ he said in his farewell ad- at the 1992 Republican National Convention in 40th President. He captured our hearts with dress to the American people, but instead, Houston, TX, when he said: his next-door-neighbor kindness, rekindled our ‘‘we changed the world.’’ A lot of liberal democrats are saying it’s patriotism with his effusive and infectious love President Reagan literally helped save a time for a change; and they’re right; the for this country, and he inspired us with his world that needed saving. only trouble is they’re pointing to the wrong principled leadership. President Reagan also convinced us to be- end of Pennsylvania Avenue. What we should In his personal and moving letter disclosing lieve in ourselves again. He took charge of a change is a Democratic Congress that wastes his bout with Alzheimer’s disease, the Presi- wounded Nation that doubted itself and helped precious time on partisan matters of abso- dent conveyed the essence of his entire being. us rediscover our pride and patriotism. He re- lutely no relevance to the needs of the aver- age American. It’s time to clean house. In that letter, he was optimistic about America, minded us that America and its people are Clean out the privileges and perks. Clean out and he asked us to take care of his beloved fundamentally good, decent and deserving of the arrogance and the big egos. Clean out the Nancy because he was concerned about the God’s blessings. He restored America’s great- scandals, the corner-cutting and the foot- burden she would bear. There was not a word ness and instilled in us his eternal optimism dragging. of self pity or dread. Ronald Reagan wrote that our best is always yet to come. Ronald Reagan was a president who, in a about the sunset of his life, but proclaimed for President Reagan left America better, time of politicians, proved himself a states- America, ‘‘a bright dawn ahead.’’ stronger, freer and more prosperous than we man. He was a leader who, when others de- Mr. Speaker, we too believe that America’s ever had been. Looking back on his accom- manded compromise, preached conviction; a future is bright, but it pales in comparison to plishments in the White House, he said that gentleman who, in time of average men, stood the place where Ronald Reagan now lives. he was proud that ‘‘we weren’t just marking taller than anyone else. President Reagan had a strong faith in God time; we made a difference,’’ adding with his He ranks as one of the finest men ever to and spoke of his reliance on prayer in both usual humility ‘‘all in all, not bad, not bad at hold the office. He was successful as a radio good and difficult times. During his address at all.’’ broadcaster, actor, union leader, Governor the National Prayer Breakfast in 1982, Presi- Not bad at all, Mr. President. and President. But, above all else, he was a dent Reagan said he believed the United President Reagan battled Alzheimer’s dis- successful American whose legacy lives on in States was a blessed land that had been set ease with the same dignity and courage with these halls and across this land. May God apart in a special way. But, he also had the which he lived his life. He asked us, in his last bless this great man, his family and this land following warning: letter to America, to remember that he had that he so dearly loved. Sometimes, it seems we’ve strayed from ‘‘the greatest love for this country of ours and Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with that noble beginning, from our conviction eternal optimism for its future.’’ We know he great pleasure and honor that I congratulate that standards of right and wrong do exist loved America. I think it is clear America loved Mr. Alan VanderMeer on his retirement from and must be lived up to. God, the source of him. the Plumbers Local Union 210. Alan has spent our knowledge, has been expelled from the Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have known over 40 years dedicating his life to the interest classroom. He gives us His greatest blessing, life, and yet many would condone the taking President Reagan and am honored to have, in of the Plumbers Union as well as his commu- of innocent life. We expect Him to protect us some small measure, done my part to ensure nity in Northwest Indiana. There will be a cele- in a crisis, but turn away from Him too often that his vision for America and the world came bration of his accomplishments on June 10, in our day-to-day living. I wonder if He isn’t to pass. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for 2004 at the Plumbers Local Union 210 in waiting for us to wake up. dedicating his life to improving ours. Merrillville, IN.

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000037 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.041 H09PT1 H3860 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 Alan has accomplished many visionary He fought communism and tyranny, bringing House or the Capitol. The first time we met, goals throughout his career. After being initi- freedom to more people in the world than has my 10-year-old daughter, Yvette, accompanied ated into Plumbers Local 130 in Illinois, Alan ever been achieved in history. me to the White House party for new Mem- admirably served in the Armed Forces in His principle of, ‘‘Peace through strength,’’ bers of Congress. After being rebuffed by a 1962. He also served as an Apprentice for not only led our Nation to become the pre- security guard when she asked if she could Plumbers Local 130 from 1960 to 1964, and in eminent superpower in the world, but it also get Reagan’s autograph, the President found 1978 he transferred to Local 519 in Miami, FL. brought the Soviet empire down to its knees, out and obliged her with his autograph. Alan later demonstrated his loyalty by his ending the Cold War once and for all. I remember another meeting with him that outstanding service to Plumbers Local 307 in When was the last time we have seen a was rather high stakes on the international Hammond, IN. He transferred to Local 307 in world leader stand boldly on the doorsteps of stage. I’d just returned from El Salvador in the 1980 and was appointed J.A.T.C. member in an enemy and challenge him to ‘‘Tear down mid 1980s with a CODEL of House Members 1984. In July 1990, he was elected as Busi- this wall’’? President Reagan knew what had where we’d sought to bring back good infor- ness Manager and he served as J.A.T.C. to be done and he did it. Why? Because it mation about the rebel uprisings in Central Chairman, Retirement Trustee Chairman, Wel- was the right thing to do. America, particularly there in El Salvador. fare Trustee Chairman, Arbitration Board I think most Americans will remember Ron- Talking about—and debating at points dur- Chairman, Property Trustee Chairman, Local ald Reagan for the inspiration he gave us all. ing the conversation—international policy with 307/433 Joint Organizing Trust Co-Chair, PAC He helped us to believe in ourselves again. the President of the United States in the Oval Chairman, and Golf Committee Chairman. After our failed efforts in Vietnam and the pro- Office was a heady moment. We marveled During the years 1991, 1996, and 2001 he tests and marches against our actions there, that a migrant worker from Robstown and a lifeguard from Illinois would wind up in this was a Delegate to the United Association after Watergate, after economic malaise, and room, talking about such important things. Convention. He is presently a Delegate to the after the Iran Hostage Crisis, America was in a state of despair with very little hope in the He loved this Nation and felt a great respon- Indiana State Pipe Trades, where he served sibility to it. When his tax cuts and economic as Vice President from 1990 to 2000. future. But President Reagan helped us to believe policies produced mountains of massive def- Alan was initiated into Plumbers Local 210 icit, he stepped up and reversed his policy, in July 2000 and was appointed Business we could be better, and became better. He showed us America could be strong and win raising taxes higher than any president before Agent. He currently serves as J.A.T.C. mem- him—or since—has ever done. His insistence ber, Retirement Fund Trustee, Welfare Fund the Cold War, and we became strong and won it. He promised us he would invest in the that the Soviets tear down the Berlin Wall rang Trustee, Vacation Fund Trustee, Market Re- truer than anyone would have believed at the covery Fund Trustee, Arbitration Board Mem- American people to turn the economy around. He made that investment and dividends are time. ber, Property Fund Trustee, and Golf Com- He had a sweet soul. This was one of the still paying off today. mittee Chairman. central tenets of the man. He loved his wife President Reagan optimistically led the way. While Alan has dedicated a substantial por- deeply, and the entire Nation has come to The Nation followed and we are better off be- tion of his life to the betterment of union mem- love her even more after they left the White cause of it. bers he has always found the time to serve House. Nancy Reagan’s monumental strength In spite of all that President Reagan did for his community as well. Since 1990 he has in the face of facing her dear husband’s ill- our Nation, the one thing that speaks volumes been the Chairman of Plumbers Local 307 ness, without him entirely with her, might have about his character and the man that he was, and Local 210 Children’s Christmas parties. broken lesser people. Alan currently serves on the Board of Direc- was the way he loved Nancy. He was not em- One of the President’s greatest contributions tors for the Lake County Contractors Licensing barrassed about his love for her, rather he to humanity, and to this Nation, may have Board, the Hammond Urban Enterprise Asso- demonstrated it at every opportunity. come after he left office to begin the long dark President Reagan was committed to his ciation, and the Workforce Investment Board. walk away from us, and his beloved family. family, to his Nation and to the world. He was He is a member of Pirates and the American That this strong, vigorous man was so re- dedicated to his integrity, principles and the Legion. Alan was also awarded the 2004 Sag- moved, so empty, was chilling for all of us. belief that America could become that shining amore of the Wabash by Governor Joe The eyes that danced with Irish charm began city on a hill. Kernan. to narrow with confusion. Today, we say goodbye to this great man, Mr. Speaker, Alan VanderMeer has given The Nation was deeply moved watching this leader, President and husband. We miss much-loved president face the indignities of his time and efforts selflessly to the people of President Reagan. May God bless him and his Northwest Indiana throughout his years of Alzheimer’s so bravely and with such convic- family. tion. We have been moved to seek new service. His family and friends can be proud of Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, my memories of the contributions this prominent individual has science and new treatments for the cruel dis- Ronald Reagan are much like the memories of ease that claims the last decades of many made. I sincerely wish Alan VanderMeer a so many of those who met President Reagan long, happy, and productive retirement. Mr. Americans, and drains their families. and who were absolutely charmed by him. For all we have said here today, Ronald Speaker, at this time I ask that you and my Ronald Reagan wasn’t just called the ‘‘Great other distinguished colleagues join me in hon- Reagan will be remembered most profoundly Communicator’’ because he could give good as an eternal optimist, embodying the quin- oring and congratulating Mr. Alan VanderMeer speeches; he was a brilliant communicator on tessential American spirit. At our core, we are for an outstanding career, not only with the all levels. He understood how the everyday all optimists, thinking about tomorrow. Former Plumbers Union, but in service to his commu- person on the street understood issues, and House Speaker Tip O’Neill once illustrated nity as well. he framed things in such a way that people President Reagan’s indomitable optimism with Mr. SCHROCK. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to believed him. He presented his ideas simply a story the President told him. President honor and remember a great man, a great and eloquently. Reagan compared himself to the kid who leader and a great President. He was also excellent one-on-one. His Irish walks into a room full of horse dung, and asks Ronald Wilson Reagan is a man none of us charm was all encompassing. That charm excitedly, ‘‘Where’s the pony?’’ will soon forget. In the annals of American and made him an agreeable opponent when we I join the House of Representatives today in world history, Ronald Reagan will be recog- disagreed on issues. He welcomed opposition honoring the life and service of Ronald Wilson nized and remembered with the great leaders on a matter; he understood that democratic Reagan and offer my condolences, those of of our past like Winston Churchill, George societies only flourish when both sides of an my family, and those of my South Texas con- Washington and Abraham Lincoln. issue are clearly heard. He relished debate. stituents, to Mrs. Reagan and the rest of their As a principled leader, he challenged polit- President Reagan’s acting career was help- family. ical leaders in our Nation, in both parties, to ful to him in his political career, although his May the Lord bless President Reagan’s go beyond the status quo, to think beyond the detractors often denigrated him for it. But he soul, and comfort Mrs. Reagan and their fam- realms of the possible, to reach new heights was a good actor; his performance in Kings ily in this time of loss. in public discourse by doing more than debate Row was widely hailed. But World War II inter- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I remember Ron- the problems ailing the American people, and vened and his advancing career was diverted ald Reagan as an enthusiastic American pa- to actually find a solution. to military service, making movies for the triot. He truly enjoyed being President. He was He actively worked to enact new policies troops. just like everyone’s uncle or grandfather. He that brought our Nation out of the malaise of My personal memories of the President always had a kind word to say. He could dis- the 1970’s. were times we saw each other in the White agree, without being disagreeable.

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000038 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.044 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3861 I have served with six Presidents, and I that we could no longer shape our destiny, credit to Ronald Reagan for renewing our na- liked him personally. and that our best days were behind us. tion and for changing the world forever with Even one of his principal opponents, House Ronald Reagan saw a different future. It his leadership and ideals. Speaker Tip O’Neill, liked him. was a future in which we were limited only by Thank you, Mr. President for reminding us President Reagan was well known for his the size of our dreams; where the spirit of our why we should be proud to be Americans and great sense of humor. On Saint Patrick’s Day, pioneer ancestors was still alive, it just needed for making us feel safe when nothing in the Tip O’Neill invited President Reagan to the to be rekindled. It was a vision where hard world seemed safe. Above all, thank you for Speaker’s dining room to have lunch with the work, imagination, creativity, and a little luck your humor, optimism and for believing the Irish Members of Congress. In his remarks, would allow ordinary men and women to ac- best in us. We will never forget you. President Reagan said, with great humor, ‘‘I complish extraordinary things. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, am told that on Saint Patrick’s Day, one Taxes were cut, inflation and interest rates Ronald Reagan was great world leader with a should spend time with saints and scholars, so were reduced, and gas lines disappeared. fierce devotion to freedom, democracy, and you know that when I leave here I will have to Americans went back to work; the economy the sacredness of human life—including the go to two other places.’’ roared forward; and in the process, Mr. unborn. We all loved it. Reagan restored our confidence, uplifted our He advocated peace through strength and On the international level, President Reagan spirits, and made us proud to be Americans played a major role in dismantling Soviet made it difficult for the Soviet Union to com- again. Communism which he rightly called the evil pete with us, either economically and militarily. The rebirth here at home was accompanied empire and stopped its extension into Latin May he rest in peace. by equally dramatic changes abroad. The America and elsewhere. I remember some of Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I march of totalitarianism, that seemed inevi- his critics laughing when he challenged rise today to honor former President Ronald table a few years earlier, was halted as Mr. Gorbachev in Berlin to ‘‘tear down this wall.’’ Wilson Reagan and to extend my deepest Reagan rebuilt our defenses. The creaky So- They’re not laughing any more. sympathies to former First Lady Nancy viet system disappeared quietly, without a shot Ronald Reagan championed the 1981 tax Reagan and the Reagan family. I join with the being fired. And the Berlin Wall, the greatest cut—the largest tax cut in history—totaling millions of Americans who mourn the death of symbol of oppression, fell, and millions of peo- $750 billion by 1986. All wage earners—low, our 40th President. President Reagan dem- ple around the world tasted freedom for the moderate and upper income levels—got a 25 onstrated an unwavering commitment to free- first time. percent across-the-board cut in personal in- dom, justice and democracy and left an indel- We Americans, and indeed all freedom lov- come taxes. Long term capital gains were also ible mark upon our Nation and the world. ing people around the world, owe President cut and the results were stunning—19 million On this occasion of remembrance, we are Reagan an enormous debt. We will miss him, new jobs created as Americans began to be- reminded of the pain and devastation wrought but history will never forget what he accom- lieve and hope again. by Alzheimer’s disease, a neurological illness plished in 8 short years. As a grateful nation Ronald Reagan was strongly pro-life and which President Reagan endured during the comes together to say goodbye, our collective fervently believed that women deserved better last decade of his life. From this challenge, thoughts and prayers go to Mrs. Reagan and than abortion and that unborn children are Mrs. Reagan has led a valiant effort to enable her family. precious and deserve respect. ongoing embryonic stem cell research, in the Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Having been elected to Congress in 1980 hope for a cure for this debilitating disease, as President Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan along with President Reagan, I saw firsthand well as Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Cancer and once said, ‘‘We in government should learn to and often how genuine he was. He was a man Multiple Sclerosis. look at our country with the eyes of an entre- of abiding principle who inspired our Nation to On April 28, I joined more than 200 of my preneur, seeing possibilities where others see greatness, always believing America’s best colleagues in the House of Representatives in only problems.’’ It is that spirit that brought me years lay ahead. sending a letter to President George W. Bush and many others into the public service pro- He endured personal hardship—including an in support of Mrs. Reagan’s efforts on behalf fession. I am proud to have cast my first presi- assassination attempt—with incredible poise, of scientific research on stem cells. In Feb- dential vote for Ronald Reagan in 1980. Fortu- dignity, and even humor. ruary 2003, Senators HATCH, FEINSTEIN, KEN- nately for this country and the world, a major- Who can forget President Reagan telling NEDY, SPECTER and HARKIN introduced legisla- ity of my fellow citizens agreed. Nancy after he was shot, I forgot to duck. tion to ban human reproductive cloning but Ronald Reagan served as a beacon of hope President Reagan will be missed, but his allow nuclear transplantation research to con- and inspiration. His vision of a stronger, opti- legend will endure. tinue under strict federal guidelines. I com- mistic America inspired me to action. In 1980 Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Mr. mend them for their leadership on this impor- I was a young student at Luther College in Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of tant issue and know that with the continued Decorah, Iowa and I jumped right into grass- the greatest leaders of the past century, a support of Mrs. Reagan, progress toward a roots politics on my campus. I was selected to man who committed himself to making our Na- cure for Alzheimer’s and other diseases will be attend the Republican National Convention tion more powerful, united, secure, pros- possible, ensuring a brighter future for millions that summer and was one of the youngest del- perous, and proud. of Americans. egates there. By definition, a leader is one who guides, As we honor the life and legacy of President Iowans are proud of our connection to and as President of this great country, Ronald Reagan and extend our condolences to his President Reagan. WOC, a Davenport radio Wilson Reagan guided us with grace and dig- family and friends, let us remember the dignity station in my district, gave Ronald Reagan his nity through one of the most critical periods in and grace with which he lived his life and pro- first job out of college and he lived in Iowa for our country’s history. His optimism led our vide a fitting tribute to his memory by renew- several years. county into a new era and brought hope and ing the commitment to this noble cause. Ronald Reagan made the future something freedom to millions of people in the world. Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to charge toward rather than fear. His philos- When the Cold War pitted the United States join my colleagues, indeed all Americans, in ophy was based on a brilliant truth: He knew and the Soviet Union against each other in an paying tribute to a great man, the 40th Presi- without a doubt that having faith in Americans ideological struggle of the highest stakes, dent of the United States—Ronald Wilson would create the best America. President Reagan steered the nation and led Reagan. The Reagan Revolution is still the founda- the free world with steady resolve and con- President Reagan was an extraordinary and tion for my core beliefs: The American people fidence. visionary leader, who saw our great Nation as make better decisions about their daily life Throughout his time in office, President having a unique role, purpose, and destiny in than the government can for them. Keeping Reagan stood for the principles and ideals of the world. He saw it as a beacon of freedom, America secure is job one. Peace is best the American people. His steadfast moral clar- a land of unlimited opportunity, and in his achieved when you negotiate from a position ity was not expressed in political rhetoric but words, a shining city on the hill. of strength. implemented by action. His style was clear Mr. Reagan took office during a time of I keep a plaque on my desk with a quote and bold. He redefined and transformed his great pessimism. There was Watergate; Viet- from Ronald Reagan. It reads ‘‘There’s no limit political party with a new image and momen- nam; the hostage crisis in Iran; and gas lines, to what a man can do or where he can go if tum. He set a new standard of political co- runaway inflation, and double-digit interest he doesn’t mind who gets the credit.’’ operation in American government. He created rates here at home. There were those who Today, I join my colleagues, thousands of a new economic policy. Finally, he reestab- told us that we had to lower our expectations, Iowans and millions of Americans in giving lished American leadership through the force

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000039 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.048 H09PT1 H3862 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 of his vision and the power of his personality. gan’s ego would match the size of his vic- It was the deep knowledge—and pray God we Most poignantly, it was with that vision that he tories. Nothing, however, was further from the have not lost it—that there is a profound moral spoke boldly before the Brandenburg Gate in truth. President Reagan always gave the cred- difference between the use of force for libera- Berlin in 1987 to demand Soviet President Mi- it to the American people and American tion and the use of force for conquest.’’ khail Gorbachev to ‘‘open this gate . . . tear ideals. He treated his job as a valuable tem- President Reagan understood, like our down this wall’’. The rest is history. Within porary loan from the American people, a loan WWII soldiers, that what they were doing was months the wall came down, Eastern Europe that should be respected and returned with not to harm, but to help. That even though was free, and the Soviet Union collapsed. dutiful appreciation. He left the office of the sacrifices would be made—the greater good Ronald Reagan spent 8 years turning Amer- Presidency with a poignant farewell from the was at stake and no price was too high. ican hopes and dreams into reality and affirm- Oval Office: In announcing that he had Alzheimer’s dis- ing our status as the greatest nation on earth, We’ve done our part. And as I walk off into ease, Ronald Reagan said that he was begin- and for that, America is forever indebted to the city streets, a final word to the men and ning the journey that would lead him ‘‘into the him. women of the Reagan revolution, the men sunset’’ of his life. He said, ‘‘I know that for God bless Ronald Reagan. and women across America who for eight America there will always be a bright dawn Mr. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, steadfast lead- years did the work that brought America ahead.’’ Since 1994, Reagan had suffered the ership, eternal optimism, profound faith, inspi- back. My friends: We did it. We weren’t just cruelty of Alzheimer’s. So our sorrow today is rational articulation, fierce patriotism: when marking time. We made a difference. We tempered by the knowledge that the President America needed these qualities in a leader, made the city stronger. We made the city freer, and we left her in good hands. All in has indeed gone to a better place—a place President Ronald Reagan stepped in to fill the all, not bad, not bad at all. where he has a front row seat to watch all the void. We come here to the Congress today to bright dawns that lie ahead for America. Truer words have never been spoken, as celebrate and honor the life of a man whose President Reagan is responsible for so President Reagan left Washington having will forever be etched in history as one of the many of those bright dawns that we have to greatest leaders of the 20th Century. achieved the triad of goals he was elected to look forward to. He changed the world by liv- The stories have been told so often by accomplish in eight short years: improving the ing his convictions. Not ‘‘clinging to’’ them or those of us who supported President Reagan economy, restoring American prestige inter- ‘‘sticking to’’ them, but living them. Reagan’s over the years that they seem mundane, al- nationally, and reestablishing the confidence core beliefs were exactly that. They were at most like a fictional novel or a movie script. of the American psyche. his core and were therefore part of his every Just a few years later, his quiet exit from High taxes, a struggling economy, a need for action. international stature and respect, and low mo- public life was as graceful as his exit from the Reagan’s convictions gave him confidence. rale affected the nation. At that time, a man White House. Ronald Reagan’s well docu- He was a man of the people. He listened. And who had come from the most humble begin- mented final battles with Alzheimer’s disease when he heard what the people needed, he nings stepped up to offer his vision for Amer- were fought with the same conviction and took action, in accordance with his convic- ica. Washington politics tend to bring a variety courage that his many public battles were tions. On the domestic front, the people said of characters to the capital city, and Ronald fought. We all knew the ‘‘long goodbye’’ would they were tired of their economy spiraling Reagan was the unlikeliest of candidates: a eventually knock at the door. And, while we downward, so Reagan worked to reverse that child of a transient family with little income. He sadly mourn our loss today and send our trend. dreamed of being a writer or an artist, became deepest sympathy to Nancy and the rest of To accomplish these feats, President a sports broadcaster, then a Hollywood actor, the Reagan family, we can also take solace in Reagan was not afraid to take hard stances. later a union leader, even later a governor, and celebrate one last Reagan victory: the But he also knew that these changes would and finally a President. ‘‘Great Communicator’’ now has been wel- take bipartisan efforts. We should all remem- His political affiliation would change over the comed to a place where his faculties are re- ber, respect, and try to live up to Reagan’s course of a lifetime, but his core belief system stored, his great skills have been returned to model of bipartisanship. His efforts to change remained essentially unchanged. Throughout him, and he probably smiles down on us as a America were based upon his philosophy and his life, Ronald Reagan believed America is grateful America says ‘‘Thank you, Mr. Presi- beliefs—not upon any partisan gamesman- capable of great things and its people could dent’’ once again. ship. and would lead the way if left unburdened by Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, we On foreign policy, Americans said they were taxation and regulation. President Reagan are blessed to live in a country filled with so tired of living in fear, so Reagan worked to also had an insatiable thirst to let the rest of many men and women willing to go beyond bring security. President Reagan engineered the world enjoy the gifts of freedom and lib- the call of duty, to accomplish great things for the end of the decades-long Cold War. Be- erty. The ‘‘shining city on the hill’’ would be the benefit of their fellow citizens. Each day, cause of his policies, and his faith that free- the beacon for the rest of the world. ordinary souls are called upon to perform ex- dom would prevail, our children and grand- Often dismissed or underestimated by polit- traordinary tasks. I rise to pay tribute to one of children are not growing up with the constant ical opponents, President Reagan had the the greatest individuals of our time—President fear of mutual destruction. We all are able most valuable weapon in the political arsenal: Ronald Reagan. now to live in a world that, though still imper- a bond with the people. Even in the face of his Like the WWII veterans honored last week fect, strives toward peace, works for justice political defeats, it was the support of the during the dedication of the National WWII and rejects tyranny. American public that sustained and invigorated Memorial in Washington, D.C., and those hon- I call upon my colleagues to remember Rea- him. ored this past Sunday on the 60th anniversary gan’s strength. Remember him as he was In 1980, a nation in need of change se- of D-Day in Normandy, President Reagan was while in office. In his final radio address as lected Ronald Reagan to restore the shine to a great American, steadfast in his appointed president, on January 14, 1989, Reagan said, a tarnished America. Over the course of two duty, thorough in thought, long on compassion ‘‘The hope of human freedom, the quest for it, terms, President Reagan revolutionized the and short on vanity. the achievement of it, is the American saga.’’ Republican Party and changed the political at- His love of freedom and embrace of opti- Reagan’s hope, his quest, and all his achieve- mosphere in a way still being felt today. He mism were virtues of many in the Greatest ments—those are what we all honor and re- did what he said he would do. He lowered Generation. Let us pray that our generation, member. taxes, igniting an economic boom that rever- and the generations to come, remember that Now, too, the Great Communicator, has berates to this day. A more streamlined tax freedom is a worthy cause. gone the way of so many of our greatest gen- code was authored. Regulatory burdens were I traveled to the beaches of Normandy this eration. I rise not only in sadness for his pass- challenged. Our armed forces were restored week, joining President Bush, Speaker ing, but more importantly in celebration of his and then strengthened. The threatening HASTERT, and others, to commemorate the life, his accomplishments and his deeds. I rise scourge of communism was confronted in a 60th anniversary of D-Day. During the cere- to pay tribute to President Reagan in the way that America’s enemies had not antici- monies, I could not help but feel Reagan’s words he used to honor the crew of the Chal- pated. Not only did President Reagan turn to presence. lenger Space Shuttle in 1986—‘‘We will never face this menace, he out-argued his oppo- In his own speech on that shore twenty forget him, nor the last time we saw him, as nents and used the tools of freedom and de- years ago, President Reagan said, ‘‘The men he prepared for the journey, waved goodbye mocracy to win a war few thought could be of Normandy had faith that what they were and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch won without the use of massive weaponry. doing was right, faith that they fought for all the face of God.’’ After achieving these monumental victories, humanity, faith that a just God would grant Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- one would think that perhaps President Rea- them mercy on this beachhead or on the next. tend my condolences to First Lady Nancy

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000040 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.053 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3863 Reagan, as well as the children, family and promotion of freedom would bring communism Our country will accord its highest honors to close friends of former President Ronald to its knees. And when it did, he called on the Ronald Reagan as we pay our heartfelt re- Reagan. scientific community who gave us nuclear spects to him this week. But he will be re- Mr. Reagan was a visionary leader who weapons to ‘‘direct their talents to the cause of membered each day that men and women live guided our great country through difficult and mankind and world peace to give us the in freedom, because what Ronald Reagan ulti- dangerous times. He faced adversity with a means of rendering these nuclear weapons mately believed in was dignity and liberty for smile and quick wit. He solved problems with impotent and obsolete.’’ He believed in peace each individual. sober determination. He gave us hope for the through strength and he proved that it works. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, first, future of freedom and prosperity. He reminded I will miss President Reagan and I send my I would like to share my heartfelt condolences us what it meant to be proud Americans. deepest sympathies and condolences to his with Nancy Reagan and the Reagan children. We mourn his loss but remember that he family with the thanks for sharing him with me Our nation owes them a special debt of grati- left us with a rich heritage of memories, ideals, and the rest of the nation. He inspired many. tude for their strength in caring for their hus- and a trail of lives changed at home and He lived by example. Rest in peace, Mr. Presi- band and father over the past decade as he abroad because of his efforts. For that, we will dent. battled Alzheimer’s disease and for everything be eternally grateful. Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, the leadership they’ve done to uphold his dignity and legacy Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise that Ronald Reagan provided changed the for our country. today in honor of our 40th President and Illi- country and the world. As we prepare to lay former U.S. President nois native, Ronald Reagan, and in strong I had the privilege to be elected to Congress Ronald Reagan to rest, it’s important that we support of H. Res. 664. Many words come to during the heady days of the ‘Reagan Revolu- reflect on his brave and principled leader- mind when President Reagan’s name is in- tion.’ I had barely won a special election in ship—and the hope he gave to countless indi- voked; principled, loyal, patriotic, compas- June 1981 to keep the Fourth Ohio District in viduals in our country and around the world. sionate, caring, and humble, to name a few. Republican hands, and as a young freshman Looking back at the footage of Reagan’s His philosophy in life was the same philos- congressman was quickly invited to the White speeches and other public appearances, one ophy that he employed in his approach to poli- House to meet the President and his aides. of his most striking qualities was his enduring tics and government; believe in the good of It was more than a welcome to Washington optimism. At the time that he entered the people, believe that what is right will eventu- because the President’s tax cut package was White House, self-doubt and pessimism had ally triumph, believe in the value of each and pending on the floor the next week, and I think practically paralyzed our nation and most every human life, and believe in the strength they were there to take my temperature as Americans saw no end in sight to soaring in- and the power of freedom and individual lib- well as to make sure that I was going to vote flation, economic stagnation and the Cold erty. He once said that ‘‘America is too great for the tax cut. War. for small dreams’’. He truly saw our great Na- I was proud to support the tax cut, the mili- Though he had a realistic view of the chal- tion as the shining city on the hill and as the tary buildup that helped win the Cold War, and lenges that faced the United States, Reagan beacon of freedom for oppressed people the President’s policies up and down the line. throughout the world. Nowhere else in the President Reagan’s economic program lifted believed in us. He knew that free individuals world and at no other time or place in history us out of the malaise of the late 1970s, when have immense potential for good, and he has one nation been so prepared and had the America was doubting its greatness, and set knew the strength of our American system of means to promote freedom, peace, and sta- the stage for a historic period of prosperity free enterprise and self-government. His ‘‘can- bility than the United States does right now. that benefitted all segments of our society. do’’ spirit infused our country and brought a Ours is a heavy burden but one that must be Still, I believe that Ronald Reagan is most renewed sense of hope and opportunity to borne. Reagan understood that. likely to be celebrated as the President who those who had nearly forgotten what America He also once said that ‘‘you can tell a lot led the way in winning the Cold War. People stands for. about a fellow’s character by his way of eating in the past had always talked about the con- Fundamentally, Ronald Reagan trusted us. jellybeans’’. In this simple way, he told us that, tainment of Soviet communism and yet Rea- He trusted that Americans know how to spend in the end, character is what matters and that gan’s theory behind the Cold War was essen- the money they earn better than the federal life is really a series of simple choices be- tially, we win and they lose. He was able to government does. He trusted that, once bar- tween what is right and what is wrong. No one lead the country and Congress into modern- riers to private enterprise and economic person is responsible for another person’s izing our military and ultimately brought about growth were lifted, American creativity and destiny. It is the choices that we make every- the end of what he called the Evil Empire. drive would bring our economy and jobs back. day that we must account for. Reagan be- For those of us who grew up in the shadow He trusted American resolve in defense of lib- lieved, as I do, that an individual’s personal of nuclear annihilation, what could be more erty. And he trusted people enough to speak initiative and the willingness to accept the con- important than the victory that was won with- plainly with them about his beliefs and inten- sequences and rewards for their actions and, out firing a shot? It was won with ideas, and tions. most importantly, the freedom to do so, is was something that I honestly thought I would President Reagan’s words carried weight what make our Nation great. never see in my lifetime. because we knew he meant what he said— He believed in people. He believed in Amer- I had the thrill of traveling with President and the Soviets and the rest of the world knew ica. He traveled to towns in what is now my Reagan on the Heartland Express during a it too. He was not a poll-watcher. He was a Congressional district, like Charleston, Illinois whistlestop campaign tour through Ohio in man of conviction—a man with a clear philos- in 1976 and Mattoon, Illinois in 1980 because 1984. Everytime there would be a crowd gath- ophy that guided his actions. This philosophy every person was important to him. The peo- ered in a crossroads in a small town, the was rooted in a love of freedom and a deep ple in rural Illinois and similar places across President would stand in the back of the train faith in God. the country believed in him, because he be- and wave. He was obviously in a buoyant Speaking to students at Moscow State Uni- lieved in them. He often asked, ‘‘did we forget mood. Large crowds cheered him during stops versity on May 31, 1988, Ronald Reagan said that government is the people’s business, and in Sidney and Lima, and people still remember ‘‘Democracy is less a system of government every man, woman and child becomes a that today. than it is a system to keep government limited, shareholder with the first penny of taxes We remember President Reagan for his vi- unintrusive: A system of constraints on power paid?’’ Reagan constantly promoted this phi- sion, leadership, and infectious optimism. to keep politics and government secondary to losophy of government. The government of I don’t think I ever met anybody in politics the important things in life, the true sources of the United States belongs to all of us and pub- or anywhere else who didn’t like Ronald value found only in family and faith.’’ lic servants have an obligation to the people to Reagan as a person. They may have dis- Imagine what it must have been like for him be good stewards of their dollars, uphold the agreed with him on a number of issues but to bring this message to the heart of an em- Constitution, and protect them from all en- they never disliked him personally. I think pire where government had for decades emies both foreign and domestic. President Reagan’s legacy in politics is this superceded individual rights. Reagan’s com- He believed in peace. When naysayers told ability to disagree without being disagreeable, mitment to actually winning the Cold War, his him that building our military and our nuclear to see politics as a noble calling and that you determination to secure peace through arsenal would finally push us into a war with have your debates and arguments and have a strength, and his recognition that communism the former Soviet Union, he knew that prin- beer afterwards. That is missed very much is a bankrupt, immoral ideology were essential cipled diplomacy, firm, yet reasonable rhetoric, today in Washington and I don’t think we’re to ending the Soviet threat and liberating the the economic power of our nation, and the the better for it. Eastern bloc nations and their people.

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000041 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.056 H09PT1 H3864 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 When you consider the countless individuals First, let me extend my condolences to It is the lesson of public service that defined who owe their freedom in part to Ronald Rea- Nancy Reagan and the entire Reagan family our 40th President’s life that also defines the gan’s leadership and the many Americans for this tremendous loss. But let me also thank good work of West Virginia’s National Guard. who today have close friends or family with Nancy and her family for taking care of the And, as our former President lies-in-state at whom they have reunited in areas formerly off- President for all these years. Rest assured the the Nation’s Capitol I will be honoring his leg- limits—who had been shut away behind the nation mourns with you today. acy with the West Virginia’s finest as they help Iron Curtain—you get a sense of why so many When I think of President Reagan the feel- Southern West Virginians recover from an- across the world feel a personal connection ing that stirs within me is hard to put in words. other round of devastating floods. with Reagan. In reflecting on what to say I realized the best As our Nation is mourning President Rea- On top of all his achievements, beyond all way for me to explain my feelings is to explain gan’s loss, many West Virginians are rebuild- that Reagan did to rejuvenate our economy, who I am. Simply, I am a Reaganite! ing their homes and their lives, as again last win the Cold War, and renew our country’s Being a Reaganite provided me the wonder- week, West Virginia bore the brunt of Mother sense of purpose and optimism, there was the ful opportunity to come to Washington and Nature’s wrath. But, as we always have done, man himself. He had great confidence in work in the Reagan Administration. I did not we will join together and move forward once America’s founding values as well as an ex- come to Washington for a job but I came to again. cellent sense of humor. And he succeeded in Washington to be a foot solider in the Reagan Recent storms produced flooding throughout raising the level of discourse in our political Revolution. I had the opportunity to trade in my home State of West Virginia, and joined arena. People might have disagreed with him the walking of precincts to walking the halls of with Governor Wise in requesting that Presi- on policy decisions, and his opponents in Con- his Administration. And for this I am forever dent Bush issue a federal major disaster dec- gress argued fiercely with him, but at the end grateful. laration. Tuesday, June 8, 2004, President of the day they respected one another. It was This opportunity allowed me to play a small Bush honored that request declaring the State a time of greater civility in politics, and we part in President Reagan’s goal of giving of West Virginia a federal disaster area, and should strive to recapture that. America back to America. As a result of his making residents of Boone, Braxton, Cabell, We look to Ronald Reagan’s example as an leadership, we did not hang our heads any Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Jackson, inspiration today and express once more the longer but rather we raised them up and re- Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, thanks of a very grateful nation. membered our moral standing in the world. McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, this week, Through his leadership, a nation was moti- Raleigh, Roane, Wayne, Webster, Wirt, and America is united in mourning for President vated. Wyoming Counties eligible for federal assist- At the time President Reagan was elected Ronald Reagan. ance to help them pick up the pieces. President Reagan will be remembered as a to office, the country was losing faith and con- This week as America honors President fidence in its being. In 1980, the Soviets had great optimist who helped convince America to Reagan in our Nation’s Capital, I will be in invaded Afghanistan, inflation was in double- believe in itself again. Southern West Virginia with our coalfield resi- digits, homeownership was near impossible He believed that the Cold War would end dents as we pick up the pieces and move for- and optimism was nonexistent. By the time his and the Berlin Wall would fall during his life- ward. I have already seen some of the dam- Administration ended, the Soviet empire crum- time. And he was right. His words inspired age first hand, and I was in Mingo and Logan bled, inflation’s back was broken, homeowner- people living behind the Iron Curtain to believe Counties last week when members of the ship soared and morning dawned in America. that freedom was attainable. West Virginia National Guard, fresh off their With a set of principles, one man who wanted Ronald Reagan was a loyal Republican but tour of duty in Iraq and overseas, arrived to to make a difference set out and changed the an American first. With his profound personal help Southern West Virginians start putting decency and disarming sense of humor, he world. But to see President Reagan’s legacy, as their lives back together. rose above the kind of bitter partisanship that Moving forward, after such losses, is never infects American politics today. George Will stated, one has to see what no longer exists. We no longer see Soviet expan- easy. The old saying goes, Rome wasn’t built Personal attacks were below him. He was a in a day. Neither were the homes and towns patriot and a man of integrity—and he never sion and aggression, we no longer see the Berlin Wall and we no longer see devastating that were washed away by the torrents of re- questioned the patriotism or integrity of others. cent rains. It will take more than a day to build Our politics were polarized then as they are economic plight. These are testaments to his them back. But the West Virginia National now. But President Reagan knew how to com- courage and his ability to communicate his re- Guard will help the steadfast residents of promise and get things done for the American solve to the nation. those counties pick up the pieces so they can people. President Reagan realized another decade The Speaker of the House during the first of detente would not protect America and an- rebuild their houses, businesses, and lives as six years of his presidency was Tip O’Neill of other decade of stagnant economic policies quickly as possible. The destruction caused by flooding in Massachusetts. Speaker O’Neill was a would not free the individual. Through his Southern West Virginia over the past few staunch Democrat with a very different vision force of personality and conviction he set years has been unprecedented, and the relief for government, and a great leader in his own about changing our future. And he relegated should equal the need. Just as these heroes right. our worries to the ash heap of history. Working across party lines, President President Reagan pursued policies that re- in uniform returned from the dry sands of the Reagan and Speaker O’Neill passed reforms sulted in derision and loathing from some. But Iraqi desert, they were called to help out the to preserve and strengthen Social Security. he had no hesitation in pursuing his goals be- waterlogged residents of Southern West Vir- They enacted sweeping tax reform to close cause he knew what was right. His beliefs ginia. In West Virginia, our people always band to- tax loopholes and lower marginal rates. were steadfast and unwavering. He set his As we mourn and honor President Reagan, course and plowed through the skeptics. He gether to help their fellow man, and our Na- this Congress should pledge to follow in his was not Teflon. He was Iron. tional Guard is displaying the genuineness of example. Being a Reaganite is not solely relegated to this testament. All of those who have joined in Hold firm in your beliefs, but respect those a certain place and time or a certain indi- the help, we want to thank them. With God’s who differ. Compete vigorously at election vidual. Instead, it is set a set of beliefs. A set help, we will make it through this. Again. time, but then go to work for the American of beliefs imbued in many Members of Con- Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to people. Stand united in times of sorrow and gress, their staffs and individuals throughout pay tribute to President Ronald Reagan, an Il- adversity. this country. It is a longing to assert and main- linois native, as the nation celebrates his Ronald Reagan’s final accomplishment will tain America’s rightful place in the world, as many contributions to the United States and endure as one of his most important—bringing the shining city on the hill. the world. While I did not always agree with attention to the tragedy of Alzheimer’s with his President Reagan, thank you for restoring him, he always had my admiration and respect eloquent letter to the American people. hope in America. It has been Morning In for his strong leadership and his dedication to One of the best ways to honor him is to re- America since your Presidency. the American people. His relationship with the dedicate our efforts to find a cure for this ter- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, President Ron- citizens of this great country may be his ulti- rible disease. ald Reagan wrote an indelible chapter in mate legacy. President Reagan spoke directly I join my colleagues in honoring the memory America’s and in the World’s history. As our to their hopes and fears and was embraced of President Ronald Reagan. Country mourns his loss, our prayers go out to for his role as the ‘‘Great Communicator.’’ Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mrs. Reagan and his family, and our future will Above all else, he made us feel good about celebrate the life of President Ronald Reagan. long hold to the lessons of his public service. America again.

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000042 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.059 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3865 From humble beginnings, President Reagan better instincts and was unyielding in his devo- achievements is the millions of Americans he went on to play a pivotal role in some of the tion to our country. I was always amazed at helped convert to the freedom philosophy and great events of the 20th Century, most notably the way he appealed to young people. I think the many he inspired to become active in the the Cold War and eventual fall of the Soviet it was because they could see the truth in him. freedom movement. One of the best examples Union. While never afraid to take a hard line, Like a grandfather who had seen it all and of President Reagan’s rhetorical powers is his he was a pragmatic leader who acted without abandoned the notion of judging us, he pre- first major national political address, ‘‘A Time malice, which was evident in the support he ferred to see the goodness in us all. We, in for Choosing.’’ Delivered in 1964 in support of received from Democrats. It was this aspect of turn, could imagine that goodness leading us the presidential campaign of Barry Goldwater, his leadership that we should all try to rep- to that shining ‘‘city on the hill.’’ Those who this speech launched Ronald Reagan’s career licate. President Reagan’s impact on American came later missed the opportunity to encoun- as both a politician and a leader of the con- politics was profound, inspiring legions of ter true greatness. Those who experienced servative movement. The following excerpt young people to public service, not unlike him will never forget it. from that speech illustrates the power of Ron- what President Kennedy accomplished years Thank you for your compassionate support ald Reagan’s words and message. Unfortu- before. in honoring the legacy of our former President nately, these words are as relevant to our cur- Mr. Speaker, Ronald Reagan loved the Ronald Reagan. rent situation as they were when he delivered United States of America, and he was a stal- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to them in 1964: wart leader in the pursuit of freedom and de- pay tribute to the life of the 40th President of It’s time we asked ourselves if we still mocracy. President Reagan had a personal vi- the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan. know the freedoms intended for us by the sion for the country that was undeniable and President Reagan was the most courageous, Founding Fathers. James Madison said, ‘‘We unshakeable, and the lines of people waiting daring and fearless president that I have had base all our experiments on the capacity of to view his casket are a testimony to the fact mankind for self-government.’’ the pleasure of serving with in my 22 years in This idea—that government was beholden that he had a tremendous emotional impact on the United States House of Representatives. to the people, that it had no other source of this nation. I would like to extend my condo- Ronald Wilson Reagan was one of the two power—is still the newest, most unique idea lences to his wife Nancy and the rest of their greatest presidents of the 20th Century. Ron- in all the long history of man’s relation to family, and I join the rest of America in hon- ald Wilson Reagan was one of the most out- man. This is the issue of this election: oring his dedicated service. standing presidents in the history of the Amer- Whether we believe in our capacity for self- Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, Americans often government or whether we abandon the ican Republic. I was a great fan of and on American Revolution and confess that a lit- measure history in Presidential cycles. When many occasions, a very strong supporter with we look at the individuals who have served in tle intellectual elite in a far-distant capital my vote of President Reagan. can plan our lives for us better than we can the White House it is the conjunction of char- I will always remember the day when my plan them ourselves. acter and circumstance that defines and de- wife, Rose Marie, and I met with President You and I are told we must choose between marcates administrations. Reagan in the Oval Office. He was as friendly a left or right, but I suggest there is no such It would be misguided to suggest that any and down to earth as the man-next-door. We thing as a left or right. There is only an up individual ‘‘won’’ the Cold War, but it was Ron- had our picture taken with him and asked him or down. Up to man’s age-old dream—the ald Reagan’s inspiration—‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, maximum of individual freedom consistent to autograph cards with the presidential seal with order, or down to the ant heap of totali- tear down this wall’’—that symbolized Amer- for each of our children, Laura and Dan, which ican resolve. He gave hope to those op- tarianism. he did. President Reagan first wrote the cards Regardless of their sincerity, their human- pressed and he gave voice to those who out differently for each my daughter and son, itarian motives, those who would sacrifice stood tall. Communism imploded, largely on but said he should have known better and so freedom for security have embarked on this his watch. downward path. Plutarch warned, ‘‘The real Domestically, President Reagan articulated he wrote the same greeting for both of them. It was a great honor to meet President destroyer of the liberties of the people is he the values of the frontier. ‘‘Government is not who spreads among them bounties, donations Reagan and serve with him in the United the solution, it is the problem,’’ he said in his and benefits.’’ States of America’s government for many, first inaugural address. But he was not a ‘‘no The Founding Fathers knew a government many reasons. But, I believe mainly because can’t control the economy without control- government’’ ideologue. While his administra- he gave back to America its optimism, its ling people. And they knew when a govern- tion contrasted in many ways with the social ment set out to do that, it must use force activism of Franklin Roosevelt, he did not pride, its enthusiasm, and its belief in itself. There can be no greater service than that of and coercion to achieve its purpose. So we favor undoing the New Deal. ‘‘How can we have come to a time for choosing. a president who can render to America these love our country and not love our country- One of the most direct expressions of Ron- men?’’ he asked, ‘‘and loving them not reach qualities; and for that, President Reagan truly was one of the greatest Presidents of the ald Reagan’s disdain for big government came out a hand when they fall?’’ during a private conversation when we where Reared on the sweeping plains of the Mid- United States. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, all Americans flying from the White House to Andrews Air west and, later, an adopted westerner, he Force Base. As the helicopter passed over the loved open spaces—of the land and of the mourn the death of President Ronald Reagan, but those of us who had the opportunity to monuments, we looked down and he said, mind. He put his faith in freedom. ‘Isn’t that beautiful? It’s amazing how much Ronald Reagan understood the timber of know President Reagan are especially sad- terrible stuff comes out of this city when it’s the American character. With the most authen- dened. I got to know President Reagan in that beautiful.’’’ tic voice in the history of democratic politics, 1976 when, as a freshman congressman, I was one of only four members of this body to While many associate Ronald Reagan with he spoke to a world hungry for values. He unbridled militarism, he was a lifelong oppo- succeeded because his was the voice of endorse then-Governor Reagan’s primary challenge to President Gerald Ford. I had the nent of the draft. It is hardly surprising that American optimism. many of the most persuasive and powerful ar- Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, I share your grief privilege of serving as the leader of President guments against conscription came from at the passing of former President Ronald Reagan’s Texas delegation at the Republican President Reagan. One of my favorite Reagan Reagan and join you in remembering his re- convention of 1976, where Ronald Reagan al- quotes comes from a 1979 article he wrote for markable service to our country. most defeated an incumbent president for his I was fortunate to have served as a Member party’s nomination. the conservative publication Human Events re- of Congress during President Reagan’s eight I was one of the millions attracted to Ronald garding the draft and related ‘‘national service’’ year tenure. At the time, I was a member of Reagan by his strong support for limited gov- proposals: the democratic Boll Weevils, a group fre- ernment and the free-market. I felt affinity for . . . it [conscription] rests on the assumption a politician who based his conservative philos- that your kids belong to the state. If we buy quently called upon to help President Reagan that assumption then it is for the state—not with his legislative agenda. I can attest to what ophy on ‘‘. . . a desire for less government in- for parents, the community, the religious in- some of you know and what others have read terference or less centralized authority or more stitutions or teachers—to decide who shall or heard about him—he was among the great- individual freedom . . .’’ I wish more of today’s have what values and who shall do what est of our nation’s presidents. He was perma- conservative leaders based their philosophy work, when, where and how in our society. nently grounded in principle, so much that no on a desire for less government and more That assumption isn’t a new one. The Nazis one who worked for him had any doubt about freedom. thought it was a great idea. what was expected of him. Ronald Reagan was one of the most elo- I extend my deepest sympathies to Ronald President Reagan is rooted in the essence quent exponents of the freedom philosophy in Reagan’s family and friends, especially his be- of our nation’s character. He appealed to our modern American politics. One of his greatest loved wife Nancy and his children. I also urge

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000043 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.064 H09PT1 H3866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 my colleagues and all Americans to honor again.—The Honorable Myra Crownover, Ronald Reagan saw a different future. It Ronald Reagan by dedicating themselves to Texas House of Representatives. was a future in which we were limited only by the principles of limited government and indi- He will always be remembered as the archi- the size of our dreams; where the spirit of our vidual liberty. tect of the policies that ended the Cold War— pioneer ancestors was still alive, it just needed Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in peace through strength. He, more than any- to be rekindled. It was a vision where hard solemn remembrance of President Ronald one else, was directly responsible for giving us work, imagination, creativity, and a little luck Reagan. I do not stand alone. All across the the possibility of the world living in peace: He would allow ordinary men and women to ac- country, and the world, we mourn. We remem- ended the Cold War, ended the unspoken complish extraordinary things. ber a strong governor, President, husband, hostilities between the United States and Rus- Taxes were cut, inflation and interest rates and father. Let us stand firmly by Mrs. Nancy sia, and brought an end to the Soviet domina- were reduced, and gas lines disappeared. Reagan and her family, offer our prayers and tion in Eastern Europe. He unleashed the Americans went back to work; the economy show our support and appreciation—let us power of the American economy. Yes, it cost roared forward; and in the process, Mr. through our actions bring comfort to the money to defeat the Soviet Union; it cost Reagan restored our confidence, uplifted our Reagan family to help them cope during this money to defeat Soviet tyranny. Was it worth spirits, and made us proud to be Americans difficult time. Little can be said to make this it in the long run? You bet it was. again. difficult time easier. Given the outpouring of Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise The rebirth here at home was accompanied support that this country and his family have to remember the life and legacy of Ronald by equally dramatic changes abroad. The received from the world, words are not nec- Reagan. march of totalitarianism, that seemed inevi- essary. This past weekend, it was fitting, and in table a few years earlier, was halted as Mr. Words are not necessary to honor a man some ways almost proper, that we paid tribute Reagan rebuilt our defenses. The creaky So- whose popularity stemmed from his ability to to the brave young soldiers of D-Day and si- viet system disappeared quietly, without a shot communicate. No words I can say today can multaneously remembered the life and service being fired. And the Berlin Wall, the greatest erase the sorrow and feelings of loss shared of President Ronald Reagan. Like those sol- symbol of oppression, fell, and millions of peo- by so many communities that he touched diers who sacrificed on Normandy Beach, ple around the world tasted freedom for the throughout his tenure as governor of my state Reagan inspired a country at a critical time in first time. of California and as the President of our na- our nation’s history through his optimism and We Americans, and indeed all freedom lov- tion. Even the ‘‘Great Communicator’’ often re- advocacy for the ideals of democracy, free- ing people around the world, owe President lied on actions—not words—to help those who dom and love of liberty. Reagan an enormous debt. We will miss him, He helped end the ‘‘Cold War,’’ confronted needed it. At a time when the immigrants of but history will never forget what he accom- the curse of communism, rebuilt American our nation had nowhere to turn, President plished in eight short years. As a grateful na- self-confidence and our Armed Forces, and Reagan signed the historic Immigration Re- tion comes together to say goodbye, our col- above all, made America a standard bearer for form and Control Act, granting hard-working lective thoughts and prayers go to Mrs. freedom and justice. Reagan and her family. and deserving families legal permanent resi- Many of our children are not old enough to Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, President Reagan dence, paving the way for new American citi- remember the dangers that stood before us at led the nation with resolve and courage. He zens, and thus uniting our nation. the height of the Cold War or how President Today, as a united nation, we stand to- showed these same qualities in his battle Reagan’s resolve helped end it. gether as fellow Americans and with the world Still, over the next few days, maybe even against Alzheimer’s disease. President Reagan will be remembered for to mourn the loss of Ronald Wilson Reagan, weeks, and certainly in the history books to be many things—a great communicator, devoted fortieth President of the United States—the written, they will learn, as will our children’s husband and an unflinching patriot. picture of unity communicating our sorrow, re- children, about who Reagan was and what he But I will remember him most for reminding membrance and honor for a leader. did for America. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, as we pause Like so many of us, I continue to read with America that when we are at our best, very lit- to remember the life and service of the late interest about the life and times of our former tle can deter or defeat us. God bless you Mr. President Ronald Reagan, no greater testa- President. One recent newspaper column President and thank you for your service to ment to his achievements as leader of this na- touched me and I would like to share just a our country. Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, President Ron- tion exists than the sentiments of gratitude few lines of that with my colleagues. being offered by millions of Americans. It is The columnist wrote: ‘‘What an era his was. ald Reagan was an American icon. He’s the my great honor to lift up just a handful of the What a life he lived. He changed history for President who won the Cold War. And he’ll al- reflections on the passing of Preside Reagan the better and was modest about it. He didn’t ways be remembered for his eternal optimism, made by residents of my congressional dis- bray about his accomplishments but saw them his strength, great wit and charm. trict: as the work of the American people.’’ Even when he disagreed with Democrats, He was a great American; his message was Mr. Speaker, this is the sign of a leader. We he was respected for the honesty of his beliefs one that still resonates today.—The Honor- are a grateful nation for his good humor and and the dedication he displayed in pursuing able Jane Nelson, Texas Senate. inspiration. them. He taught us the difference between I had a chance to tell him how much I Thank you Mr. President—for your service; strong beliefs and bitter partisanship. He lived wanted him to run for president and that if for your optimism; and for your belief and by the noble idea that at the end of the day he did, I promised to work really hard for Democrats and Republicans were simply him. He was just the same up close as you commitment to doing what is right for America. perceived him to be on television. He was Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Americans and friends. I wish we had more of very sincere, very nice. When he talked to Reagan family during this time of mourning. that today. you, he talked to you. He didn’t pay atten- Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to We should be inspired by this 40th Amer- tion to things going on around him; you had join my colleagues, indeed all Americans, in ican President’s patriotism and devotion to our his attention. The world is certainly a better paying tribute to a great man, the 40th Presi- country. And we should remember his faith, place because of Ronald Reagan being here dent of the United States—Ronald Wilson his optimism and his unwavering commitment and serving as the president of the United Reagan. to his convictions as we do the work of the States. I’m sad we lost him, but it’s wonder- President Reagan was an extraordinary and American people. ful he’s now receiving his just rewards.—The Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, Honorable Mary Horn, Denton County, visionary leader, who saw our great Nation as Texas. having a unique role, purpose, and destiny in this week our Nation mourns the death of President Reagan made us feel good again the world. He saw it as a beacon of freedom, Ronald Wilson Reagan, our 40th President of about being Americans, and not just being a land of unlimited opportunity, and in his the United States. It has been stated in many proud of our country, but really invoking words, a shining city on the hill. of the newspaper and television commentaries that patriotic spirit again. We’ve lost a Mr. Reagan took office during a time of that he was one of the more complex figures great, great man.—Dianne Edmondson, great pessimism. There was Watergate; Viet- of the 20th century. As with all our major polit- Chair, Denton County GOP. nam; the hostage crisis in Iran; and gas lines, ical leaders, he had his share of triumphs and I remember that while Reagan was the old- est elected president, what sticks in my runaway inflation, and double-digit interest failures. mind was the way he connected to young rates here at home. There were those who Ronald Reagan’s irrepressible spirit and his people. We had been through a decade of told us that we had to lower our expectations, conception of America as a ‘‘shining city on young people being disconnected with taking that we could no longer shape our destiny, the hill’’ engendered a sense of renewal in pride in America, and he lit that spark and that our best days were behind us. America. Indeed, his optimism in our Nation

VerDate May 21 2004 01:33 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000044 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.066 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3867 and her people was as genuine as the man ment, a fairer tax system and the liberation of The United States and the world are better himself. Simply put, Ronald Reagan was a millions of oppressed people throughout the places today because of Ronald Reagan’s great American and a President who honored world. service not only as President of our great the office and considered it a privilege to Ronald Reagan was known as the Great country, but as a true patriot. He was a good serve. Communicator. His words brought hope to man whose love and commitment to his wife Without question, President Reagan rep- those in need, comfort to those who suffered Nancy was an inspiration to us all. resented the best of civility in American poli- and optimism to an entire Nation trampled by Perhaps the greatest testament to his tics and the finest traditions of standing up for economic and governmental insecurity. Yet strength of personality, of character, and of what you believe in. Even during the most in- President Reagan’s ability to communicate leadership is the fact that even in death he tense political showdowns, he and former went beyond the words that he spoke. He can make us feel good about ourselves as in- House Speaker Tip O’Neill could always sit reached out to the nation and the world using dividuals and as a Nation. You can feel the down together after the day was done, as not only his voice, but his strength of spirit and pride of our Nation surge yet again as we re- friends and fellow Americans. It was an era of supreme character. flect on his life and times. bipartisan cooperation that seems, unfortu- President Reagan’s passing is mourned by Mr. Speaker, we all will recall that President nately, to have waned in recent years. each of us. But his legacy will continue Reagan would end his conversations with President Reagan’s legacy will forever be through the ideals he aspired for America. A America by saying ‘‘God Bless America.’’ This his vision which played a role in bringing grateful Nation thanks Ronald Reagan, a true week, Mr. Speaker, our Nation and the world about an ultimate end to the Cold War, as well American Hero. say ‘‘God Bless Ronald Reagan.’’ Thank you as his drive to foster liberty and democracy Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- for your lifetime of reminding us to always take where previously only tyranny had thrived. half of myself and the people of the 10th Con- pride in living in the greatest Nation in the Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev gressional District of Florida who I have the world. says he believes his dialogue with President privilege to represent here in the United States Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, today as this Reagan ‘‘kick-started the process which ulti- Congress, I rise in support of this resolution to House honors the life of the Fortieth President mately put an end to the Cold War.’’ pay tribute to the life of President Ronald of the United States, Ronald Reagan, we re- President Reagan also understood the art of Reagan and to express condolences to his member both the man and the public servant. political compromise. He followed his 1981 tax family. As President Reagan lies in state under the cut with two large tax increases. In fact, no President Reagan was a true American pa- dome of this Capitol, the American people re- triot who always kept life’s priorities—God, peacetime President raised taxes so much on flect on a man of optimism, a leader com- country, and family—in order. He assumed the so many people. This is not a criticism: The mitted to freedom and a citizen who personi- Presidency at a time when Americans were lesson of those increases tells you a lot about fied the American spirit of boundless ambition being held hostage in Iran, our fighting forces what was just with President Reagan’s leader- and achievement. were fraying around the edges, and raging in- ship. President Reagan, confronted with evi- President Reagan lived a life unlike any flation and interest rates were stifling our dence that his tax cuts were fiscally irrespon- other American president. A sports broad- economy, sending our Nation into the turmoil sible, changed course. His actions in this area caster, a movie star and a television person- of recession, and driving our government contrast dramatically with today’s Washington. ality, President Reagan entertained Americans deeper and deeper into debt. Mr. Speaker, in my opinion, one of Ronald Beginning with his swearing-in as the 40th with his charm, smile and warmth. He com- Reagan’s greatest legacies is focusing atten- President of the United States, President bined the skills of an actor with the determina- tion on the disease that took his life—Alz- Reagan restored in the American people a tion of a pioneer to transform public life as he heimer’s. People are now receiving earlier di- feeling of pride and patriotism that had been entered the political realm in California and fi- agnoses and better treatments for the incur- lost in the late 1970s. The hostages were nally was elected by the American people to able brain-wasting disease partly because he brought home, the morale of our fighting the White House. supported Alzheimer’s research as President, forces rose, and the economy began to re- As President of the United States, Ronald and more importantly, because he went public bound. Reagan won two large election victories in with his diagnosis in 1994, increasing aware- People flew the American flag with pride 1980 and 1984 to set this Nation on a course ness of the need for more research. again. The United States resumed its leader- to transform our economy and confront com- As her husband’s health declined, former ship role in protecting freedom and peace munism. The outcomes and consequences of First Lady Nancy Reagan spearheaded public around the world and at the pinnacle of the his policies will be interpreted by historians for awareness campaigns and described what it world economy. He stared down communist years to come, but there is no doubt President was like to be a caretaker for an Alzheimer’s leaders throughout the world and set the stage Reagan motivated a new generation of con- patient, which she referred to as ‘‘the long for its fall in the Soviet Union and throughout servatives to join his crusade as well as a goodbye.’’ She continued to publicly advocate Eastern Europe. He reduced the world’s sup- generation of progressives to unite in pursuit for stem cell research as a way to help others ply of nuclear weapons and allowed democ- of an alternative path of action. with the disease. racy to flourish again in our hemisphere and Our State of Minnesota had a unique rela- Doctors now are better able to diagnose the eventually in the former Soviet states. tionship with President Reagan. Minnesota disease early, and provide patients with drugs He battled Congress to reduce taxes to was the only State in the Union to never give and other measures to delay its progression. allow the American people to keep more of President Reagan an electoral victory. Min- I pledge to do everything possible to help fight their hard earned money and to reduce the nesotans stood twice with our homegrown the plight of Alzheimer’s disease. I challenge size and scope of the government programs son, but we respected the President, his skills every member of this body to respond to Mrs. and bureaucracy. He also ensured the long as a communicator and his determination to Reagan’s plea to do more for life-saving re- term security of the social security trust fund elevate the American spirit. search. by leading a bipartisan legislative effort to pre- President Reagan lived a truly American life Ronald Reagan was of a kind and gracious serve and protect the retirement benefits of and, in his final years, stood hand in hand with mind, and at the same time, a man of grit, de- workers long into the 21st century. Mrs. Reagan to encounter Alzheimer’s with termination and leadership. He served his President Reagan was our Nation’s leading dignity and grace. The life of President country the way he lived his life. cheerleader and consoler. He used his wit and Reagan the leader and Ronald Reagan the My thoughts and prayers go out to his ex- humor to entertain and to drive home an im- man will be remembered, honored and cele- traordinary wife Nancy and his children, Patti portant point. He led a Nation in mourning brated this week by Congress, the American Davis, Ron Prescott Reagan, and Michael when we lost the Challenger crew and our people and people in nations around the Reagan. I hope it is a consolation to the entire Marines in Lebanon. Throughout his eight world. Reagan family that so many people grieve years in office we laughed together and we On behalf of the families of Minnesota’s their loss and are thinking of them during this cried together. In the end though, we all Fourth Congressional District, we extend our difficult time. gained a renewed sense of pride in being prayers and sincerest condolences to Mrs. Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Americans. Nancy Reagan, her children and all of the Speaker, President Ronald Reagan will be re- He taught us the value of the simple family and friends of President Reagan. membered in the annals of history as one of phrases of ‘‘peace through strength’’ and Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, Ronald Wil- the greatest leaders of the United States. His ‘‘trust but verify’’ and he shared with all of us son Reagan first entered into our national con- deeds and words will echo in time as the foun- his simple vision of a nation where we would sciousness in 1964, asking Americans to dation for a smaller, more efficient govern- be the ‘‘shining city on the hill.’’ make a choice in the face of the growing

VerDate May 21 2004 01:33 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000045 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 09920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.073 H09PT1 H3868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 threat of socialism both at home and abroad. Today I join my colleagues in celebrating victimless. President Reagan inspired and We know him as the eternal optimist, the the service of the late President Ronald convinced the nation that the drug problem ‘‘Great Communicator’’, and the man who Reagan. The best honor we can bestow upon was not hopeless and could be solved. As a maintained that Communism would surely fall him is to carry on his optimistic spirit and faith result of his leadership, the nation spoke with aside onto the ‘‘ash heap of history.’’ in the American people for generations to one voice in denouncing drug sue. Largely I had the personal privilege of knowing come. That is what Ronald Reagan—a great due to his efforts, illicit drug use was cut in President Reagan when my father, Judge Wil- American and great Californian—would have half and crime, drug related hospital admis- liam S. Sessions, served as Director of the wanted. sions and highway deaths declines. FBI during his administration. Like many of my Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor President Reagan restored America’s sense generation, I was inspired by the optimism of the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan of optimism and patriotism. A true believer in Ronald Reagan, a leader who never lacked and to extend my condolences to the entire the American Dream, he proclaimed America the courage and the principle to do what he Reagan family. as a place where ‘‘everyone can raise as high felt was right even in the face of great obsta- Regardless of political affiliation, I think we and as far as his ability will take him,’’ and re- cles. President Reagan saw the world in black can all agree that President Reagan was a ferred to his own humble beginnings as proof. and white, whether it was confronting the pro- tireless public servant who cared a great deal He taught all Americans and newly liberated grams of the ‘‘Great Society’’ as the begin- about this country. Leading our country during people across the globe that hard work and nings of a new ‘‘undemocratic socialism’’ or a difficult period President Reagan earned the faith in God could result in prosperity and a chiding the actions of the ‘‘Evil Empire’’ in respect of many throughout the world—a re- better outlook for tomorrow. President Reagan will perhaps be most re- Eastern Europe. spect that has become all the more evident This moral clarity was the hallmark of his since his passing on Saturday. membered for his efforts to stomp out com- munism world wide and end the Cold War. Presidency. Ronald Reagan came in to office As this body and our Nation remembers the President Reagan simply refused to accept with three core principles and an agenda by late President throughout the week, we would Communism’s claim to moral superiority. From which to implement them. He believed that the be remiss not to reflect upon the disease with the beginning of his presidency, Reagan real- government was too big, that it taxed too which he was afflicted—Alzheimer’s. President Reagan’s leadership extended to ized that America could not afford passiveness much, and that the Soviet Union was an evil or weakness in the face of Soviet defiance the fight against Alzheimer’s beginning in empire, getting away with atrocities across the and escalating nuclear threats. President 1983, when he designated November as Na- world. From the first day of his Presidency, Reagan recognized that peace could only be tional Alzheimer’s Disease Month, and con- Reagan began to move systematically towards achieved through strength and diligently tinuing in 1994 when he announced that he enacting his campaign promises, and, in so worked to restore faith in our military and a doing, he rejuvenated the American spirit. was affected by the disease. In 1995 he and sense of American pride in the efforts of our America is forever indebted to this President his wife Nancy lent their name to create the servicemen and women. Efforts to restore our whose resolve and determination to pursue Alzheimer’s Association’s Ronald and Nancy military superiority were coupled with a willing- ‘‘peace through strength’’ helped to end the Reagan Research Institute. ness to dialogue and a sincere desire to nego- Cold War and ensured that, as the President As was evident in President Reagan’s battle tiate an end to the nuclear arms race. Presi- himself said, ‘‘America’s best days are yet to with the disease, Alzheimer’s does not dis- dent Reagan was able to negotiate a treaty come. Our proudest moments are yet to be. criminate: It afflicts the rich and the poor, the with the Soviet Union to launch the process of Our most glorious achievements are just famous and the regular hardworking citizen real arms reduction. His efforts eventually led ahead.’’ Thank you, President Reagan. May alike. Four and a half million Americans live to the destruction of the Berlin Wall, the fall of God bless you as you enter your rest in that with Alzheimer’s, and it is the fourth leading communism and the end of the Cold War. shining city. killer of older Americans. It is a progressive President Reagan’s leadership ushered in a Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in disease that robs many of precious memories new era of freedom and democracy, not only support of H. Res. 664 honoring the late Hon- and beautiful relationships. in the Soviet Union, but throughout the world. orable Ronald Wilson Reagan. I was proud to With an aging baby boom generation, our President Reagan planted democracy in re- add my name as an original cosponsor of this country will soon see a sharp increase in gions of the world that have never tasted the resolution. those affected by Alzheimer’s. The time to act joys of freedom. He swept up a downtrodden The former president was devoted to his is now. As a member of the Congressional America with little response to or respect for country and will long be remembered for his Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, I urge my leadership and reenergized their faith in free- service to America. My heart goes out to his colleagues to renew our efforts to battle this dom, the Presidency, and our military. Presi- family during this time of loss. disease. I can think of no better tribute to dent Reagan’s vision and convictions brought President Reagan was also a long time President Reagan than to join together to fight ALL Americans together, raised our morale member of our Santa Barbara community. the disease that afflicted him in his later years. and once again made us the proudest citizens Santa Barbara County was home to the spec- Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor in the world. He will be remembered not only tacular mountaintop ranch the former presi- the life and legacy of President Ronald Wilson in the minds of Americans, but in our hearts dent and first lady affectionately referred to as Reagan. As we mourn this great loss we re- as well. the ‘‘Western White House’’. flect on the many ways our country is strong- Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield President Reagan carried with him traits er, freer and more prosperous as a result of back the balance of my time. characteristic of California’s Central Coast—a President Reagan’s fearless leadership. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. sunny disposition and optimistic outlook—to A firm believer in lower taxes, sound fiscal HASTINGS of Washington). All time for Washington and to the world. His ‘‘morning in policies and reduced regulation, President debate has expired. America’’ slogan changed the tone of politics Reagan launched the boldest economic plan Pursuant to the order of the House of Tuesday, June 8, 2004, the resolution is in our Nation’s capital and enabled him to since Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal. As a re- considered read for amendment and the work in a constructive bipartisan manner on a sult of his leadership and tenacity, the federal previous question is ordered. tax code was greatly simplified and taxes were number of important issues. The question is on the resolution. The Reagans should also be commended reduced, ushering in the restoration of pros- The question was taken; and the for the strength and honesty they dem- perity. He encouraged people to have con- Speaker pro tempore announced that onstrated during their long struggle with Alz- fidence in their nation and trust that things the ayes appeared to have it. heimer’s. Their example brought much needed really were getting better—a sentiment that Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I object attention to the challenges facing millions of economic and social indicators would eventu- to the vote on the ground that a American families that deal with this affliction ally confirm. In fact, President Reagan’s re- quorum is not present and make the every day. forms led to the longest period of peacetime point of order that a quorum is not And their ongoing commitment to this dis- growth in U.S. history. present. ease is demonstrated at the various Alz- President Reagan’s leadership also sparked The SPEAKER pro tempore. Evi- heimer’s research, awareness, and prevention a nation, movement against drugs which re- dently a quorum is not present. efforts around the country. On the Central sulted in dramatic declines in illicit drug use in The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- Coast, for example, The Ronald and Nancy America and around the world. President sent Members. Reagan Family Fund provides grants for res- Reagan was committed to reversing the per- The vote was taken by electronic de- pite care services for Alzheimer’s patients in missive attitudes of the 1960s and 1970s that vice, and there were—yeas 375, nays 0, Santa Barbara County. illegal drug use was glamorous, harmless and not voting 60, as follows:

VerDate May 21 2004 01:33 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000046 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.077 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3869 [Roll No. 231] Quinn Sessions Tierney PERSONAL EXPLANATION Radanovich Shaw Toomey YEAS—375 Ramstad Shays Turner (OH) Mr. SHADEGG. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote Rehberg Sherman Abercrombie Dooley (CA) King (IA) Udall (CO) Nos. 229, 230, and 231, had I been present, Renzi Sherwood Aderholt Doolittle Kingston Udall (NM) Reynolds Shimkus I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. I went on the Akin Doyle Kirk Upton Rogers (AL) Shuster CODEL to Normandy to honor the 60th Anni- Alexander Dreier Kleczka Van Hollen Rogers (KY) Simmons Allen Duncan Kline Vela´ zquez versary of D-Day and the sacrifices of those Rogers (MI) Simpson Visclosky who liberated Europe from Nazi control. Unfor- Andrews Edwards Knollenberg Rohrabacher Slaughter Vitter Bachus Ehlers Kolbe Ross Smith (NJ) tunately, our Air Force plane had mechanical Baird Emanuel Kucinich Rothman Smith (TX) Walden (OR) difficulties over the past 2 days that prohibited Baker Emerson LaHood Walsh Roybal-Allard Smith (WA) our travel back to the United States to partici- Baldwin Engel Langevin Royce Snyder Wamp Ballenger English Lantos Ruppersberger Stearns Watson pate in these votes. I regret the fact that I was Barrett (SC) Eshoo Larsen (WA) Ryan (OH) Stenholm Watt not here to honor President Reagan and his Bartlett (MD) Etheridge Latham Ryan (WI) Strickland Waxman legacy, but am honored to be present at to- Barton (TX) Everett LaTourette Ryun (KS) Stupak Weiner night’s state funeral. Bass Farr Levin Sabo Sullivan Weldon (FL) Beauprez Fattah Lewis (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Sweeney Weldon (PA) f Becerra Feeney Lewis (GA) T. Tancredo Weller Bell Ferguson Lewis (KY) Sanchez, Loretta Tanner Whitfield RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE Bereuter Filner Linder Sandlin Tauscher Wicker OF REPRESENTATIVES Berkley Flake Lipinski Saxton Taylor (MS) Wilson (NM) Berman Foley LoBiondo Schakowsky Taylor (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Berry Forbes Lowey Wilson (SC) Schiff Terry Wolf BURGESS) laid before the House the fol- Biggert Ford Lucas (KY) Schrock Thomas Wu lowing resignation from the House of Bishop (GA) Frank (MA) Lucas (OK) Scott (GA) Thompson (CA) Wynn Bishop (NY) Franks (AZ) Maloney Scott (VA) Thompson (MS) Representatives: Bishop (UT) Frelinghuysen Manzullo Young (AK) Sensenbrenner Thornberry HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Blackburn Frost Markey Serrano Tiberi Young (FL) Blumenauer Gallegly Marshall Washington, DC, June 8, 2004. Blunt Garrett (NJ) Matheson NOT VOTING—60 Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Boehlert Speaker of the House, Gephardt Matsui Ackerman Hastings (FL) Regula Boehner Gerlach McCarthy (NY) Baca Houghton Reyes Captiol, Washington, DC. Bonilla Gibbons McCollum Ballance Kaptur Rodriguez DEAR SPEAKER HASTERT: Please accept this Bonner Gilchrest McCotter Bilirakis King (NY) Ros-Lehtinen letter as official notification of my intention Bono Gillmor McCrery Brady (PA) Lampson Rush to resign my position as United States Rep- Boozman Gingrey McDermott Capps Larson (CT) Sanders Boswell resentative of the First Congressional Dis- Goode McGovern Carson (OK) Leach Shadegg Boucher trict of North Carolina due to my current Goodlatte McHugh Case Lee Skelton Boyd health condition. The effective date of my Gordon McIntyre Clay Lofgren Smith (MI) Bradley (NH) Granger McKeon Conyers Lynch Solis resignation will be Friday, June 11, 2004. Brady (TX) Graves McNulty DeMint Majette Souder Although I appreciate the honor, privilege Brown (OH) Green (TX) Meehan Deutsch McCarthy (MO) Spratt and opportunity to have served the citizens Brown (SC) Green (WI) Meek (FL) Dingell McInnis Stark of the First Congressional District of North Brown, Corrine Greenwood Meeks (NY) Dunn Miller, Gary Tauzin Brown-Waite, Carolina during the 108th Congress, at this Gutknecht Menendez Evans Ney Tiahrt Ginny juncture, I feel that I am no longer able to Hall Mica Fossella Ose Towns Burgess carry out my requisite duties effectively. Harman Michaud Gonzalez Oxley Turner (TX) Burns Harris Millender- Goss Payne Waters Enclosed herewith please find a copy of the Burr Hart McDonald Grijalva Rahall Wexler letter that I have tendered to North Caro- Burton (IN) Hastert Miller (FL) Gutierrez Rangel Woolsey lina’s Governor, Mike Easley providing him Buyer Hastings (WA) Miller (MI) with notice of my decision to resign. Calvert Hayes Miller (NC) Camp Hayworth Miller, George b 1456 Respectfully, Cannon Hefley Mollohan FRANK W. BALLANCE, Jr., Cantor Hensarling Moore Mr. ISTOOK changed his vote from Member of Congress. Capito Herger Moran (KS) ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Enclosure. Capuano Herseth Moran (VA) So the resolution was agreed to. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Cardin Hill Murphy The result of the vote was announced Cardoza Hinchey Murtha Washington, DC, June 8, 2004. Carson (IN) Hinojosa Musgrave as above recorded. Hon. MIKE EASLEY Carter Hobson Myrick A motion to reconsider was laid on Governor—North Carolina, Mail Service Center, Castle Hoeffel Nadler the table. Raleigh, NC. Chabot Hoekstra Napolitano Stated for: DEAR GOVERNOR EASLEY: Please accept this Chandler Holden Neal (MA) letter as official notification of my intention Chocola Holt Nethercutt Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, during rollcall vote to resign my position as United States Rep- Clyburn Honda Neugebauer No. 231 on mourning the passing of President resentative of the First Congressional Dis- Coble Hooley (OR) Northup Reagan I was unavoidably detained. Had I Cole Hostettler Norwood trict of North Carolina due to my current Collins Hoyer Nunes been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ health condition. The effective date of my Cooper Hulshof Nussle Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 231, resignation will be Friday, June 11, 2004. Costello Hunter Oberstar because I was in California to attend my Although I appreciate the honor, privilege Cox Hyde Obey daughter’s graduation, I was unable to be in and opportunity to have served the citizens Cramer Inslee Olver of the First Congressional District of North Crane Isakson Ortiz the chamber when the time elapsed on the Crenshaw Israel Osborne Carolina during the 108th Congress, at this vote. Had I been able to vote, I would have juncture, I feel that I am no longer able to Crowley Issa Otter voted ‘‘yea’’ for the vote. Cubin Istook Owens carry out my requisite duties effectively. Culberson Jackson (IL) Pallone Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, Respectfully, Cummings Jackson-Lee Pascrell on rollcall No. 231 (H. Res. 664—Honoring the FRANK W. BALLANCE, Jr., Cunningham (TX) Pastor late Honorable Ronald Wilson Reagan), I was Member of Congress. Davis (AL) Jefferson Paul Davis (CA) Jenkins Pearce unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I f Davis (FL) John Pelosi would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Davis (IL) Johnson (CT) Pence Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, on June 9, I was PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL AD- Davis (TN) Johnson (IL) Peterson (MN) unavoidably detained in France for the D-Day JOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE Davis, Jo Ann Johnson, E. B. Peterson (PA) SENATE AND HOUSE Davis, Tom Johnson, Sam Petri ceremonies and missed rollcall vote No. 231. Deal (GA) Jones (NC) Pickering Rollcall No. 231 was on agreeing to the reso- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- DeFazio Jones (OH) Pitts lution for H. Res. 664, mourning the passing fore the House the following privileged DeGette Kanjorski Platts Delahunt Keller Pombo of President Ronald Reagan and celebrating Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. DeLauro Kelly Pomeroy his service to the people of the United States Res. 116) providing for a conditional ad- DeLay Kennedy (MN) Porter and his leadership in promoting the cause of journment or recess of the Senate and Diaz-Balart, L. Kennedy (RI) Portman freedom for all the people of the world. Had I the House of Representatives. Diaz-Balart, M. Kildee Price (NC) Dicks Kilpatrick Pryce (OH) been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on H. The Clerk read the Senate concur- Doggett Kind Putnam Res. 664. rent resolution, as follows:

VerDate May 21 2004 01:33 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000047 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.036 H09PT1 H3870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 9, 2004 S. CON. RES. 116 On Tuesday and the balance of the Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, with re- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- week, we plan to consider several bills spect to the appropriation bills, two resentatives concurring), That when the Sen- under a rule: H.R. 4513, the Renewable are listed for next week, Interior and ate recesses or adjourns on Wednesday, June Energy Project Siting Improvement Homeland Security. Does the gen- 9, 2004, on a motion offered pursuant to this Act; H.R. 4503, the Energy Policy Act; tleman think it is possible that we will concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or ad- H.R. 4517, the U.S. Refinery Revitaliza- get to the Defense bill next week, or journed until noon on Monday, June 14, 2004, tion Act; and H.R. 4529, the Arctic not? or at such other time on that day as may be Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Secu- Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, if the gen- specified by its Majority Leader or his des- rity and Abandoned Mine Lands Rec- tleman will yield, I cannot foresee that ignee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or lamation Reform Act. we could get to the Department of De- until the time of any reassembly pursuant to In addition, we expect to consider fense appropriations bill next week section 2 of this concurrent resolution, H.R. 4520, the American Jobs Creation with all of the bills that we are trying whichever occurs first; and that when the Act, the fiscal year 2005 Department of to get to the floor, but I do anticipate House adjourns on the legislative day of Wednesday, June 9, 2004, it stand adjourned Interior appropriations bill, and the the Department of Defense appropria- until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004, for fiscal year 2005 Department of Home- tions bill being one of the first bills we morning-hour debate, or until the time of land Security appropriations bill as would do the following week. any reassembly pursuant to section 2 or this well. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank concurrent resolution, whichever occurs And, finally, I would like to make all the gentleman for that information. first. Members aware that we will have votes With respect to the two appropria- SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the next Friday perhaps well into the tion bills that the gentleman has list- Majority Leader of the Senate, or their re- afternoon. ed, the Homeland Security and the In- spective designees, acting jointly after con- terior, does the gentleman expect them sultation with the Minority Leader of the I thank the gentleman for yielding to House and the Minority Leader of the Sen- me and would be happy to answer any to come on an open rule to the floor? ate, shall notify the Members of the House questions he may have. Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, if the gen- and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank tleman will yield, I would assume, at such place and time as they may des- the gentleman and tell him that we without preempting what the Com- ignate whenever, in their opinion, the public simply refer to it as the ANWR bill. It mittee on Rules might do, that both interest shall warrant it. is so much easier. appropriation bills would come under The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Mr. Speaker, the majority leader has the normal, traditional rules that we objection, the Senate concurrent reso- listed several pieces of energy legisla- have had in the past on appropriations lution is concurred in. tion for consideration next week. Can bills, which is pretty open rules. There was no objection. he tell us the procedures that he an- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank A motion to reconsider was laid on ticipates these bills will be considered; the gentleman. The FSC bill is also the table. specifically will amendments and/or listed for the floor next week. Again, I f substitutes be allowed, and will the think that bill will clearly not go to GENERAL LEAVE rule bundle the bills to send them over committee; but let me ask the gen- to the other body, or will we pass them tleman first, is it the gentleman’s ex- Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- seriatim one at a time to the other pectation that the FSC bill will be imous consent that all Members may body? marked up in committee? have 5 legislative days within which to Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, will the Mr. DELAY. If the gentleman will revise and extend their remarks and in- gentleman yield? yield, yes, the Committee on Ways and clude extraneous material on H. Res. Mr. HOYER. I yield to the gentleman Means will mark up the Americans 664. from Texas. Jobs Creation Act on Monday, which The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there would give us time, if the markup went 1500 objection to the request of the gen- b well, we could see that bill on the floor tleman from Texas? Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I appre- either Thursday or Friday. There was no objection. ciate the gentleman yielding. I can say Mr. HOYER. And again, reclaiming f that substitutes would certainly be al- my time, would it be the gentleman’s LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM lowed, I would assume. I do not want to expectation either that the substitute (Mr. HOYER asked and was given preempt what the Committee on Rules would be made in order, amendments permission to address the House for 1 might do. As far as amendments to may not be as a Committee on Ways minute.) these bills, I would have to refer to the and Means tax bill, but what we are Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Committee on Rules, as we do not reading, of course, is that there will be inquire of the majority leader the know what they might rule. many extraneous or some extraneous schedule for the week to come. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming provisions in the bill unrelated to di- I will say at the beginning when the my time, I thank the gentleman. I rect tax consequences of FSC; can the majority leader got up to ask unani- would hope that perhaps we could, par- gentleman tell us whether he is expect- mous consent, I thought maybe some- ticularly in light of the fact that these ing at this point in time to provide for thing had happened and he was going bills, although they are component either amendments and/or a sub- to ask unanimous consent to have me parts, as I understand, of the larger en- stitute? give him the schedule. But hope ergy bill that passed the House, but be- I yield to my friend. springs eternal. cause they are not going to be consid- Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, as the gen- Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, will the ered in committee, that there would be tleman knows, the bill was introduced gentleman yield? some more flexibility as to the possi- last Friday. Members should be aware Mr. HOYER. I yield to the gentleman bility of amendments in that regard. of that for those who are interested to from Texas. The gentleman did not answer, be- see what is in the bill. Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I appre- cause perhaps he does not know at this It is very difficult to answer the gen- ciate the gentleman for yielding to me point in time. Is it our expectation tleman’s question, not having the bill and dreaming. that the energy bills the gentleman marked up and looking at what the ul- Mr. Speaker, the House will convene referenced would be sent to the Senate timate outcome of the bill might be. on Monday at 12:30 p.m. for morning separately as individual bills, or would And again, I do not want to preempt hour and 2 p.m. for legislative business. the rule bundle them at the end? I what the Committee on Rules does. As We will consider several measures yield to the gentleman from Texas. the gentleman knows, a bill coming under suspension of the rules. A final Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I appre- from the Committee on Ways and list of those bills will be sent to the ciate the gentleman yielding. No deci- Means, particularly a bill like this Members’ office by the end of this sion has been made, but I think the which has so many issues in it, amend- week. Any votes called on these meas- gentleman can assume that these bills ments are traditionally not allowed, ures will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. will be sent separately to the Senate. but substitutes are considered. And we

VerDate May 21 2004 01:33 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 29060 PO 00000 Frm 000048 Fmt 04634 Sfmt 00634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN7.047 H09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3871 will just have to work through that as SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED through March 31, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the we work through next week to decide The SPEAKER announced his signa- one way or another whether a sub- Committee on Government Reform. ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of 8457. A letter from the Office of the Dis- stitute or a number of substitutes the following title: trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a re- would be offered, or allowed to be of- S. 1233. An act to authorize assistance for port entitled ‘‘Audit of Advisory Neighbor- fered. the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum hood Commission 8D for FY 2000 Through Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank and Justice Learning Center. 2003, as of March 31, 2003’’; to the Committee on Government Reform. the gentleman. f Mr. Speaker, it is not our intention 8458. A letter from the Chairman, Railroad to go into further discussions at this ADJOURNMENT Retirement Board, transmitting the semi- time with reference to the schedule. annual report on activities of the Office of Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I move Inspector General for the period October 1, The substance of the legislation, that that the House do now adjourn. 2003, through March 31, 2004, pursuant to 5 will be left for weeks to come. But this The motion was agreed to. U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(d); to week is set aside to honor our former THE SPEAKER pro tempore. Accord- the Committee on Government Reform. President, Ronald Reagan, and cer- ingly, pursuant to Senate Concurrent 8459. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. tainly we intend to participate with Resolution 116, the 108th Congress, the Postal Service, transmitting the semiannual the majority in doing just that. House stands adjourned until 12:30 p.m. report on activities of the Inspector General on Monday, June 14, 2004, for morning for the period ending March 31, 2004, pursu- f ant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section hour debates; and pursuant to the order REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government of the House of today, it does so as a Reform. AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 857 further mark of respect to the memory 8460. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I ask of the late Honorable Ronald Wilson cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, unanimous consent to have my name Reagan, the former President of the transmitting the Department’s final rule — removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 857. United States. Amendment to Class E Airspace; Yakima, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Thereupon (at 3 o’clock and 6 min- WA [Docket FAA-2003-16266; Airspace Docket 01-ANM-11] received June 3, 2004, pursuant to BURGESS). Is there objection to the re- utes p.m.), pursuant to Senate Concur- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on quest of the gentleman from Missouri? rent Resolution 116, the House ad- Transportation and Infrastructure. There was no objection. journed until Monday, June 14, 2004, at 8461. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- f 12:30 p.m., for morning hour debates, cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, and pursuant to the order of the House transmitting the Department’s final rule — ADJOURNING AS FURTHER MARK of today as a further mark of respect to Revision of Class E Airspace; Kalispell, MT. OF RESPECT TO THE MEMORY the memory of the late Honorable Ron- [Docket FAA 2003-16214; Airspace Docket 02- OF THE LATE HONORABLE RON- ald Wilson Reagan, former President of ANM-11] received June 3, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ALD WILSON REAGAN, FORMER the United States. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED Transportation and Infrastructure. f 8462. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- STATES cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- transmitting the Department’s final rule — ETC. imous consent that when the House ad- Amendment of Class E Airspace; District of journs pursuant to Senate Concurrent Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Vir- Resolution 116, it do so as a further communications were taken from the ginia [Docket No. FAA-2004-17295; Airspace Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Docket No. 04-AEA-02] received June 3, 2004, mark of respect to the memory of the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- late Honorable Ronald Wilson Reagan, 8451. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the former President of the United ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the ture. States. approved retirement of Vice Admiral Mal- 8463. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there colm I. Fages, United States Navy, and his cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, advancement to the grade of vice admiral on transmitting the Department’s final rule — objection to the request of the gen- the retired list; to the Committee on Armed tleman from Texas? Amendment of Class D and E4 Airspace; Services. Homestead, FL [Docket No. FAA-2004-16861; There was no objection. 8452. A letter from the Under Secretary for Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-1] received June f Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- 3, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to fense, transmitting a letter on the approved the Committee on Transportation and Infra- LEAVE OF ABSENCE retirement of Lieutenant General Garry L. structure. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Parks, United States Marine Corps, and his 8464. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- advancement to the grade of lieutenant gen- sence was granted to: cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, eral on the retired list; to the Committee on transmitting the Department’s final rule — Mr. BACA (at the request of Ms. Armed Services. Establishment of Class E Airspace; Akhiok, PELOSI) for today on account of per- 8453. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- AK [Docket No. FAA-2004-16914; Airspace sonal reasons. ment of Labor, transmitting the semiannual Docket No. 04-AAl-01] received June 3, 2004, Mr. EVANS (at the request of Ms. report on the activities of the Office of In- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- PELOSI) for June 8 and 9 on account of spector General for the period October 1, 2003 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- official business. to March 31, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. ture. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- Mr. KING of New York (at the request 8465. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mittee on Government Reform. cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, of Mr. DELAY) for today on account of 8454. A letter from the Secretary to the transmitting the Department’s final rule — being detained on official business. Council, Council of the District of Columbia, Modification of Class E Airspace; Parsons, f transmitting a copy of Council Resolution KS. [Docket No. FAA-2004-16986; Airspace 15-519, ‘‘Transfer of Jurisdiction of the New Docket No. 04-ACE-4] received June 3, 2004, ENROLLED BILL SIGNED York Avenue Animal Shelter Expansion Site pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- Resolution of 2004,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ported and found truly enrolled a bill section 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on ture. of the House of the following title, Government Reform. 8466. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 8455. A letter from the Executive Director, cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, which was thereupon signed by the National Capital Planning Commission, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Speaker: transmitting the Commission’s report on FY Modification of Class E Airspace; Clinton, H.R. 1086. An act to encourage the develop- 2003 Competitive Sourcing Efforts as re- MO. [Docket No. FAA-2004-16984; Airspace ment and promulgation of voluntary con- quired by the Consolidated Appropriations Docket No. 04-ACE-2] received June 3, 2004, sensus standards by providing relief under Act, Pub. L. 108-199; to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the antitrust laws to standards development Government Reform. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- organizations with respect to conduct en- 8456. A letter from the Chairman, National ture. gaged in for the purpose of developing vol- Science Board, transmitting the semiannual 8467. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- untary consensus standards, and for other report on the activities of the Office of In- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, purposes. spector General for the period October 1, 2003 transmitting the Department’s final rule —

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A letter from the Paralegal Spe- rity discharged from further consider- the Committee on Ways and Means. cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, ation. H.R. 4259 referred to the Com- By Mr. LANGEVIN: transmitting the Department’s final rule — mittee of the Whole House on the State H.R. 4536. A bill to extend the temporary Establishment of Class D and E Airspace, suspension of duty on Pigment Yellow 175; to of the Union. the Committee on Ways and Means. Amendment of Class E Airspace; New Smyr- f By Mr. LANGEVIN: na Bech, FL [Docket No. FAA-2004-16919; Air- H.R. 4537. A bill to extend the temporary space Docket No. 04-ASO-3] received June 3, TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED suspension of duty on Pigment Yellow 154; to 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the BILL the Committee on Ways and Means. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the By Mr. LANGEVIN: structure. H.R. 4538. A bill to suspend temporarily the 8469. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- following action was taken by the duty on Pigment Yellow 180; to the Com- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, Speaker: mittee on Ways and Means. transmitting the Department’s final rule — H.R. 4259. Referral to the Select Com- By Mr. LANGEVIN: Establishment of Class E5 Airspace; James- mittee on Homeland Security extended for a H.R. 4539. A bill to suspend temporarily the town, KY; Correction [Docket No. FAA-2004- period ending not later than June 9, 2004. duty on Pigment Yellow 214; to the Com- 16904; Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-2] re- mittee on Ways and Means. f ceived June 3, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. LANGEVIN: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 4540. A bill to suspend temporarily the tation and Infrastructure. duty on Acid Blue 80; to the Committee on 8470. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Ways and Means. Veterans’ Appeals, Department of Veterans bills and resolutions were introduced By Mr. LANGEVIN: Affairs, transmitting a copy of the Report of and severally referred, as follows: H.R. 4541. A bill to extend the temporary the Chairman for FY 2003; to the Committee By Mr. HAYWORTH: suspension of duty on Pigment Red 185; to the Committee on Ways and Means. on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 4528. A bill to require the Secretary of By Mr. LANGEVIN: the Treasury to redesign the face of $10 Fed- f H.R. 4542. A bill to extend the temporary eral reserve notes so as to include a likeness REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON suspension of duty on Pigment Red 187; to of President Ronald Wilson Reagan, and for the Committee on Ways and Means. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- By Mr. PITTS (for himself and Mrs. JO cial Services. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of ANN DAVIS of Virginia): committees were delivered to the Clerk By Mr. POMBO: H.R. 4543. A bill to provide for research on, H.R. 4529. A bill to provide for exploration, and services for individuals with, post-abor- for printing and reference to the proper development, and production of oil and gas calendar, as follows: tion depression and psychosis; to the Com- resources on the Arctic Coastal Plain of mittee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia: Committee on Alaska, to resolve outstanding issues relat- By Mr. ROHRABACHER: Government Reform. H.R. 4259. A bill to ing to the Surface Mining Control and Rec- H.R. 4544. A bill to provide for a Near- amend title 31, United States Code, to im- lamation Act of 1977, to benefit the coal min- Earth Object Survey program to detect, prove the financial accountability require- ers of America, and for other purposes; to track, catalogue, and characterize certain ments applicable to the Department of the Committee on Resources, and in addition near-earth asteroids and comets; to the Com- Homeland Security, to establish require- to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a mittee on Science. ments for the Future Years Homeland Secu- period to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. WALSH: rity Program of the Department, and for Speaker, in each case for consideration of H. Con. Res. 446. Concurrent resolution other purposes (Rept. 108–533, Pt. 1). Ordered such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- honoring the LeMoyne College men’s la- to be printed. tion of the committee concerned. crosse team on winning the NCAA Division Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: Committee on By Mr. HYDE: II National Championship; to the Committee Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 4248. A bill to amend H.R. 4530. A bill to amend the National on Education and the Workforce. title 38, United States Code, to extend the Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require any By Mr. WALSH: authority of the Secretary of Veterans Af- individual who desires to register or re-reg- H. Con. Res. 447. Concurrent resolution fairs to make grants to expand or modify ex- ister to vote in an election for Federal office congratulating the Syracuse University isting comprehensive service programs for to provide the appropriate State election of- men’s lacrosse team on winning the NCAA homeless veterans, and for other purposes; ficial with proof that the individual is a cit- Division I National Championship; to the with an amendment (Rept. 108–534). Referred izen of the United States to prevent fraud in Committee on Education and the Workforce. to the Committee of the Whole House on the Federal elections, and for other purposes; to By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H. Con. Res. 448. Concurrent resolution ex- State of the Union. the Committee on House Administration. pressing the sense of Congress that an artis- Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. By Mr. ACKERMAN: tic tribute to commemorate the speech given H.R. 4115. A bill to amend the Act of Novem- H.R. 4531. A bill to authorize the Secretary by President Ronald Reagan at the Branden- ber 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow binding ar- of Health and Human Services to conduct burg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be placed bitration clauses to be included in all con- and support research using human within the United States Capitol; to the tracts affecting the land within the Salt pluripotent stem cells; to the Committee on Committee on House Administration. River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation Energy and Commerce. By Mr. COX (for himself, Mr. LANTOS, (Rept. 108–535). Referred to the Committee of By Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA: Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, Mr. SES- the Whole House on the State of the Union. H.R. 4532. A bill to amend title 10, United SIONS, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. MAR- Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on the States Code, to allow nationals of the United KEY, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. Judiciary. H.R. 3754. A bill to provide addi- States to attend military service academies LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida): tional civil and criminal remedies for do- and receive Reserve Officers’ Training Corps H. Res. 667. A resolution expressing support main name fraud; with an amendment (Rept. (ROTC) scholarships on the condition that for freedom in Hong Kong; to the Committee 108–536). Referred to the Committee of the the individual naturalize before graduation; on International Relations. Whole House on the State of the Union. to the Committee on Armed Services. By Mr. DAVIS of Florida (for himself, Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. By Mr. FLAKE (for himself and Mr. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, H.R. 4158. A bill to provide for the convey- SHADEGG): Mr. SHAW, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, ance to the Government of Mexico of a de- H.R. 4533. A bill to require the temporary Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, and commissioned National Oceanic and Atmos- reinstatement of contracts for large air Mr. YOUNG of Florida): pheric Administration ship, and for other tankers that were canceled on May 10, 2004, H. Res. 668. A resolution congratulating purposes (Rept. 108–537). Referred to the by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Sec- the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the Committee of the Whole House on the State retary of the Interior; to the Committee on 2004 National Hockey League Stanley Cup of the Union. Agriculture, and in addition to the Com- championship and for their outstanding per- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: Committee on mittee on Resources, for a period to be sub- formance during the entire 2003-2004 season; Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 4231. A bill to provide sequently determined by the Speaker, in to the Committee on Government Reform. for a pilot program in the Department of each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. DEAL of Georgia: Veterans Affairs to improve recruitment and sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H. Res. 669. A resolution expressing the retention of nurses, and for other purposes; committee concerned. sense of Congress with respect to the need to

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provide prostate cancer patients with mean- H.R. 3483: Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. H.R. 4448: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. KILPATRICK, ingful access to information on treatment RODRIGUEZ, Mr. BELL, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. Mr. STARK, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Ms. options, and for other purposes; to the Com- HASTINGS of Florida, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KUCINICH, and Mr. WYNN. mittee on Energy and Commerce. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. H.R. 4449: Mr. OLVER. f PALLONE. H.R. 4475: Mr. KING of Iowa. H.R. 3574: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona and Mr. H.R. 4498: Mr. WU. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CHANDLER. H.R. 4499: Mr. NORWOOD and Mr. BRADY of Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3579: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. LARSON of Texas. were added to public bills and resolu- Connecticut, and Mr. BISHOP of New York. H.R. 4520: Mr. FEENEY, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. H.R. 3593: Mr. OLVER. BURR, Ms. HARRIS, and Mrs. BLACKBURN. tions as follows: H.R. 3684: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. H.J. Res. 22: Mr. HOYER. H.R. 138: Mr. EDWARDS. H.R. 3938: Mr. OWENS. H.J. Res. 94: Mr. KINGSTON. H.R. 296: Mr. POMEROY. H.R. 3953: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan and Mr. H. Con. Res. 99: Mr. EMANUEL. H.R. 583: Mr. BURR. EHLERS. H. Con. Res. 213: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. H.R. 976: Mr. EMANUEL. H.R. 3980: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. GUTIERREZ. H.R. 1165: Ms. BALDWIN. H.R. 4064: Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. SULLIVAN, H. Con. Res. 247: Mrs. CAPITO. H.R. 1228: Mr. RAHALL. Mr. HERGER, and Mr. SHAYS. H. Con. Res. 261: Mr. GONZALEZ. HOMPSON H.R. 1268: Mr. T of Mississippi. H.R. 4104: Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. GREEN of H. Con. Res. 375: Mr. SIMMONS. H.R. 1294: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Texas, Mr. EMANUEL, and Mr. PASCRELL. H. Con. Res. 405: Mr. DREIER, Mr. PLATTS, H.R. 1563: Mr. NADLER and Mr. FILNER. H.R. 4116: Mr. SAXTON, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. and Mr. PORTER. H.R. 1746: Mr. RAMSTAD and Mr. LINCOLN BURTON of Indiana, Mr. KELLER, Mr. SAM H. Con. Res. 435: Mr. FILNER and Mr. DIAZ-BALART of Florida. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. PAUL, Mr. ISAKSON, COSTELLO. H.R. 1811: Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. HOYER, Mr. Mr. PITTS, Mr. THORNBERRY, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 443: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas FILNER, Mr. OSBORNE, and Mr. CLAY. OSBORNE. and Mr. CULBERSON. H.R. 1818: Mr. INSLEE, Mr. POMBO, Mr. H.R. 4128: Mr. CRANE, Mr. PITTS, Mr. GREEN H. Res. 66: Mr. MCINTYRE. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. of Wisconsin, Mr. SOUDER, and Mr. OTTER. H. Res. 647: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, KIRK, Mr. EMANUEL, and Mrs. BONO. H.R. 4149: Mr. COOPER. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, and Mr. HOEKSTRA. H.R. 1863: Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. MCNUL- H.R. 4151: Mr. NORWOOD and Mr. GORDON. H. Res. 664: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. TY, and Mr. LAMPSON. H.R. 4156: Mr. PAUL. H.R. 1916: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota and H.R. 4217: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois and Mr. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. CUMMINGS. f H.R. 2071: Mr. GONZALEZ. H.R. 4261: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mrs. DAVIS of H.R. 2217: Mrs. LOWEY. California. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 2519: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. H.R. 4268: Mr. CUMMINGS. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 1807: Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 4284: Mr. BURGESS. H.R. 2823: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 4290: Mr. GREEN of Texas and Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2832: Mr. RAHALL. KUCINICH. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 2900: Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 4334: Mr. WOLF and Mr. PAYNE. lutions as follows: H.R. 2933: Mr. RENZI. H.R. 4341: Mr. RAHALL. H.R. 857: Mr. GRAVES. H.R. 3035: Mr. EMANUEL. H.R. 4343: Mr. BRADY of Texas. H.R. 4348: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 3148: Mr. WEINER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. f WELLER, and Mr. MORAN of Virginia. fornia, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. PAUL. H.R. 3193: Mr. BOYD, Mrs. NORTHUP, Mr. H.R. 4363: Mr. GORDON, Mr. SHIMKUS, and BURR, and Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. MCDERMOTT. DISCHARGE PETITIONS— H.R. 3266: Mr. MARKEY and Mrs. MCCARTHY H.R. 4373: Mr. MANZULLO. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS of New York. H.R. 4380: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- The following Members added their ida, Mr. KELLER, and Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- H.R. 3292: Mr. FILNER. names to the following discharge peti- H.R. 3293: Ms. ESHOO and Mr. MCGOVERN. BALART of Florida. H.R. 3323: Mrs. MALONEY. H.R. 4391: Mr. KELLER, Mr. COLLINS, and tions: H.R. 3438: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. LAMPSON, and Mr. WAXMAN. Petition 2, by Mr. MARSHALL on House Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. H.R. 4399: Mrs. LOWEY. Resolution 251: Stephanie Herseth. H.R. 3474: Mr. OTTER and Ms. MCCARTHY of H.R. 4445: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. Petition 8, by Mr. EDWARDS on House Missouri. FROST, and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Resolution 584: Stephanie Herseth.

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Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2004 No. 80 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was President. Later this morning, at 11:30, VOTES ON MONDAY called to order by the President pro the Senate will honor that life by vot- Mr. REID. Mr. President, if I can, tempore, Mr. STEVENS. ing on a memorial resolution regarding through the Chair, does the majority President Reagan. I expect that to be leader think those Monday votes will PRAYER the only vote of the day. start around 5 o’clock, or has he made The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- ORDER OF PROCEDURE a decision? fered the following prayer: I ask unanimous consent that the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, we will be Let us pray. final 10 minutes prior to the vote be in discussion with the Democratic lead- Eternal God, author of true freedom equally divided and reserved for the ership, but I think around 5 o’clock or and shelter from life’s storms, as our two leaders. not before 5 o’clock. I think it is im- Nation pays its final respects to former The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- portant we make substantial progress President Ronald Reagan, we look out objection, it is so ordered. Monday. We set aside, very appro- again to You, the source of our hope Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, we will priately, this entire week in honor of for years to come. conclude our business by 3 p.m. today President Reagan, and it means that if In a world of change and decay, You in order to allow the Capitol to prepare we are to finish the business before us, remain the same yesterday, today, and for this evening’s services. The Ro- we will need to start fairly early Mon- forever. Undergird this land with a tunda service will begin at 7 p.m. to- day and work hard through the day and foundation of right living that exalts a night, and all Senators are asked to be the week. nation. Deliver us from the evils that in the Senate Chamber at 6:15 p.m. in f bring national decline. Surround our order to depart at 6:25 p.m. to take our TRIBUTE TO FORMER PRESIDENT military with the shield of Your pres- place in the Rotunda for the ceremony. RONALD WILSON REAGAN ence and give wisdom to all warriors Each Senator’s office has received a for freedom. Guide our lawmakers as fairly extensive memo outlining to- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I wish to they seek to keep America strong. day’s and the rest of the week’s events, make a few remarks regarding Presi- Strengthen them with Your spirit and including plans for the Friday service, dent Ronald Reagan. It was in January inspire them with Your precepts. and that memo provides details for the 1977, as Jimmy Carter prepared to take In these challenging days, we place Senators. the oath of office as President, that our confidence in You, for Your stead- A final note. In looking ahead to next Ronald Reagan met with the man who fast love and faithfulness sustains us. week, when we finish today, we will ad- would become his chief foreign policy We pray in Your strong Name. Amen. journ until Monday. On Monday, we adviser for the next several years, f will resume consideration of the De- Richard Allen. fense authorization bill, and it is my The two spent several hours together PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE expectation to have multiple votes on discussing in detail the vast array of The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the Monday, probably stacked in the after- issues. As Allen recalls—and some peo- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: noon. We will need to make consider- ple have heard this on the news—as he I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the able progress on Monday on the De- has recounted it, Reagan said a whole United States of America, and to the Repub- fense authorization bill in order to fin- range of memorable things, but none lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ish the bill as early as possible next was more profound than this: indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. week. My idea of American policy toward the So- f I thank my colleagues who have viet Union is simple and some would say come to the floor in the last several simplistic. It is this: We win and they lose. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY What do you think of that? LEADER days to give eloquent remarks regard- ing the life and legacy of Ronald Ronald Reagan’s words would have The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Reagan. been shocking to the trained ears of majority leader is recognized. any foreign policy expert of that day. The consensus was the cold war simply f f could not be won. We could not defeat SCHEDULE communism. That is what people Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morn- RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING thought. That is what they felt. All we ing the Senate has convened again to MINORITY LEADER could do was to hope to contain the So- allow Members to pay tribute to the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The viet Union and chip away at the fringes life of Ronald Wilson Reagan, our 40th Senator from Nevada is recognized. of its influence.

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But his goal was to de- events he helped put in motion came to ald Reagan, his ideas would have re- feat his opponents, not destroy them. pass, the world, indeed, would never be mained just ideas, and the world would He taught us that even though the bat- the same. have remained the same. tle would inevitably resume the next What were the reasons for Ronald As Reagan once wrote of his deter- morning, at the end of each day we Reagan’s historic foreign policy suc- mination to stand up for what he be- could put aside the divisions and de- cess? How did he come to leave a more lieved: bates. We could sit down together and laugh together, especially at his end- indelible mark on the world than any But bearing what we cannot change and American President since Franklin going on with what God has given us, con- less stream of stories. He took issues Delano Roosevelt? fident there is a destiny, somehow seems to seriously, but he had a sense of per- First, Ronald Reagan believed in a bring a reward we wouldn’t exchange for any spective that never let him or us take strong military to defend our Nation other. It takes a lot of fire and heat to make ourselves too seriously. As a leader, he and to protect peace. He marshaled the a piece of steel. was a President of large principles, not resources from this body for a remark- I yield the floor. small details. Some criticized him for that, but it was often the source of his able 35-percent increase in defense f spending during his Presidency. Critics strength. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME On foreign policy, he will be honored accused Reagan of unnecessarily pro- as the President who won the cold war, voking the Soviet Union and putting The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under and his famous words ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, America on a path to nuclear war. But the previous order, the leadership time tear down this wall’’ will be linked in for Ronald Reagan, a strong national is reserved. history with President Kennedy’s ‘‘Ich f defense was an instrument for peace. It bin ein Berliner.’’ He came to office was Government’s first and foremost MORNING BUSINESS convinced that we could not trust the duty to its people. He knew the Soviet Communists, or perhaps even negotiate Union could not match our capacity to The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, there will be a pe- with them, and his commitment to a fund our national defense, and should strong national defense was never the Soviets attempt to keep pace, as riod for the transaction of morning business with Senators permitted to doubted by Soviet leaders. they did, the Communist state would But he also understood the impor- be unable to sustain itself. speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Senator from Massachusetts. tance of working with our allies to pro- Second, Ronald Reagan believed that tect our security, and he also under- America, our allies, and our common f stood the madness of ‘‘mutually as- values were on that winning side of his- TRIBUTE TO FORMER PRESIDENT sured destruction.’’ He had an instinct tory. The destiny of mankind was not RONALD WILSON REAGAN that Michail Gorbachev might be dif- to live in the shadow of tyranny, dicta- ferent, and was quick to respond when torship, but to be guided by the light of Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle I learned on a visit to Moscow in 1986 liberty, by the light of democracy. that President Gorbachev was prepared That was the destiny. in paying tribute to Ronald Reagan. As all of us who had the privilege of work- to negotiate a separate arms control As Reagan said in his watershed treaty on the critical issue of nuclear Westminster speech: ing with him know, he brought a spe- cial grace to the White House and the missiles, in Europe. The Intermediate- The march of freedom and democracy . . . country in everything he did. We often Range Nuclear-Force Treaty they ne- will leave Marxism-Leninism on the ash- gotiated the following year eased ten- heap of history as it has left other tyrannies disagreed on specific issues, but he had an undeniably unique capacity to in- sions in Europe, and became the needed which stifle the freedom and muzzle the self- breakthrough in U.S.-Soviet relations expression of the people. spire and move the Nation. that made it possible to see light at the The warmth of his personality al- Third, Ronald Reagan viewed the end of the long dangerous tunnel of the ways shone through, and his infectious world through a lens of moral clarity. cold war. He believed there was right and wrong optimism made us all feel that it really President Reagan was never afraid to and good and evil, strength and weak- was ‘‘morning in America.’’ It was im- be controversial, to confront when he ness, but, most importantly, he was possible not to respect and admire the had to, and lead where he believed. not afraid to talk about the world as he way he revived the spirit of the Nation There were intense disagreements with saw it or use his words to help shape in that era, restored the power and vi- many of his policies, then and now. But the world in that vision. tality of the Presidency, and made it a beyond all that was a defining reality. He called the Soviet Union the ‘‘evil vigorous and purposeful place of effec- He came to power at a time of self-ful- empire.’’ Why? Because the Soviet re- tive national and international leader- filling pessimism, a pervasive belief gime was repressive and godless and ship. that public policy could barely move imperialist. It was no coincidence that he opened molehills, let alone mountains. The In 1987, he stood before the Branden- his 1984 re-election campaign year by true achievement of the Reagan Revo- burg Gate in Berlin and challenged the citing two Democratic Presidents, lution was the renewal of America’s Soviet leadership: John F. Kennedy and Franklin D. Roo- faith in itself. Mr. Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you sevelt, in his State of the Union ad- It was more than the fact that he was seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and dress. Nor was it a coincidence that at a superb communicator. Some attrib- Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, the Republican Convention that year, uted at least part of his success to the come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open not the Democratic Convention, the fact that he had been an actor. But his this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this band played ‘‘Happy Days Are Here deepest convictions were matters of wall. Again.’’ heart and mind and spirit, and on Within months, the wall was torn He governed as a conservative Repub- them, he was no actor at all. down. The cold war was won, and the lican, often very conservative. But he He was very generous to the Kennedy new and lengthy era of peace for Amer- had a special genius for reaching out to family on many public and private oc- ica and among the major powers of the all Americans. Somehow, the hard casions. Caroline and John went to see world was born. edges of his policies always seemed him in the White Hose early in 1985 to In this week of tribute to the life of smoother when he discussed and de- ask if he might be willing to partici- Ronald Reagan, let us remember the fended them. He was willing to step pate in some way in a dinner we were

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.003 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6641 planning at my home in support of my It was spellbinding and uplifting. late. That’s why his passing has hit so brother’s presidential library. He was Even though it was a political conven- many of us so hard. delighted to attend. ‘‘Of course I’ll help tion, I think his message of optimism Even his strongest critics will tell you,’’ he said. ‘‘You don’t have a father and his belief in the goodness of Amer- you that they liked Ronald Reagan the to help.’’ ica touched all Americans. man and human being. They knew that At the dinner a few weeks later, he President Reagan believed in me even though he might disagree with stood with us in the receiving line and again when I ran for Congress in 1986. their policies that he still liked them shook the hand of every guest. He was To be honest, I wasn’t really interested as people and that he would treat them quick to mention that he had not sup- at first in coming to Washington. But with respect. ported President Kennedy in 1960. ‘‘I when Ronald Reagan and his White That was a hallmark of Reagan and was for the other fellow,’’ he told us. House turned on the power of persua- another strength of his administra- ‘‘But you know, it’s true, when the bat- sion, it was almost impossible to say tion—he was always a gentleman and tle’s over and the ground cooled, well, ‘‘no.’’ And with Ronald Reagan’s sup- treated others with respect. He might it’s then that you see the opposing gen- port, I was fortunate enough to win and not have won every policy and political eral’s valor.’’ to come join him as a Member of Con- argument, but he fought cleanly and He proceeded to give one of the finest gress for his last 2 years in office. conducted himself with civility and tributes that my brother ever received. Again, he believed in me and I’ve never grace. As he said of Jack, ‘‘He seemed to forgotten it. In the end, I believe that few of us grasp from the beginning that life is I attended his last two State of the will see another leader the likes of one fast-moving train, and you have to Union speeches as a Member of the Ronald Reagan during our lifetime. jump aboard and hold on to your hat House and they were spectacular per- I believe that when he took office he and relish the sweep of the winds as it formances. set out to change not only the Nation rushes by.’’ I remember during his last State of but the face of the world. That is ex- He summed it up by saying of my the Union when he dropped a copy of actly what he did. brother, ‘‘You have to enjoy the jour- the enormous continuing resolution I yield the floor. ney. . . . I think that’s how his country spending bill Congress had passed in The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The remembers him, in his joy, and it was late 1987 and warned us that we’d bet- Senator from Utah is recognized. a joy he knew how to communicate.’’ ter get our work done on time because Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, on the he wouldn’t sign another bill like that. That’s how America remembers Ronald passing of former President Reagan, We knew he meant it and Congress Reagan, too. my mind, like everyone else’s, goes listened and the next year we did get The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The back to a personal experience—not one our work done on time. Senator from Kentucky. that I had with Ronald Reagan himself I believe the secret to Ronald Rea- because I did not know him that well, Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise gan’s appeal was that he had such to pay tribute to the memory of our but in 1976, I was being interviewed for strong and profound fundamental be- a job in the Reagan campaign for Presi- 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. liefs about the role of Government and Mary and I have deep sadness today dent. The individual, the former Presi- he was so confident in his ability to and we send out our heartfelt condo- dent’s campaign manager at the time, communicate those beliefs in simple, lences to Nancy and the rest of the who was conducting the interview, but powerful ways that average Ameri- Reagan family. went through all of the specifics of the cans could understand. job he wanted me to take. The inter- I didn’t personally meet Ronald People sensed that he was sincere in view went very well. I seemed to have Reagan until 1983, but I wish I had his own beliefs. They knew he was com- the credentials they wanted, and it was known him before. fortable in his own skin and had a clear clear that a job offer was sitting there I will never forget how even though idea of the direction where he wanted on the table. But I was a little trou- we hardly knew each other, he was to lead the country. Because he was bled, even though things were going there when I needed him. confident in himself and believed in This first happened when I was run- well, because I wanted to make some- America and its people, the American ning for Governor of Kentucky in 1983. thing very clear. people returned that faith. They be- To be honest, not many people were I did not know Ronald Reagan. I had lieved in him and they listened to him. helping me. I entered the race late to met him, but I did not know him. I When he led, they followed. try to help the Republican party be- They followed Ronald Reagan when only knew the caricature of Reagan cause we didn’t have a candidate. Most it came to his staunch opposition to which was out there in the media, people either weren’t very interested or taxes. which was that he was a rigid, ideolog- weren’t giving me much of a chance. They listened to him when he warned ical, hard-line conservative who would But I called President Reagan and he us about the evils of communism and never, ever budge from an ideological helped me and even came out to cam- asserted our moral superiority in the position. So I said, in the spirit of full paign for me. I’m sure some of his ad- struggle between the East and the disclosure in this job interview, I want visers told him not to, and told him West. to make one thing clear. I said: I am there was nothing in it for him. But he Many in Washington criticized him not a true believer. came anyway. when he warned that the old Soviet The individual conducting the inter- At a time when not many other peo- Union was an evil empire. view smiled a little and he said: That’s ple believed in me, Ronald Reagan did. But Ronald Reagan understood that all right, neither is the Governor. That was very special to me person- the Soviets were a moral threat to our That was my first glimpse into what ally. way of life, and that we were engaged made Ronald Reagan a truly successful I didn’t win that race, but President in a struggle that we had to win. politician. He was a politician of abso- Reagan’s faith in me and his support The naysayers said Ronald Reagan lutely firm resolve, there is no ques- transformed me from someone who had was dangerous, but the American peo- tion about that. There were things he merely watched him from afar to an ple knew he was fundamentally right, believed and he believed with such pas- appreciative admirer. and history will show him to be a vi- sion that he would never, ever deviate He had no reason to come and assist sionary who probably saved our Nation from them. But there were also some me other than to help because of the and the world. things he realized could be com- goodness in his heart. Like every other President, Ronald promised that did not require an abso- I asked, and that was enough for him. Reagan had his critics. And he made lute, hard-line ideological stance, and Later I was at the 1984 Republican mistakes. But there is no doubt that the great genius of the man is that he Convention in Dallas when he gave the the strong consensus among the Amer- had the wisdom to be able to discern great speech about believing in Amer- ican people is that Ronald Reagan was which issue fell into which category, ica and how our Nation symbolized a great President. which issue was one in which there hope to the world as a shining city on He was an unusually strong and opti- must be no compromise, and which the hill. mistic leader that we all want to emu- issue was one where he could, in the

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.007 S09PT1 S6642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 words of former Senator DOLE, take 80 Let us look back for a minute at quickly it was no longer an empire. percent of the deal and be happy with what America was like when Ronald And instead of setting off dangerous it. That requires a degree of wisdom Reagan became President. international consequences, what he and sensitivity that very few of us pos- We think of the Great Depression and did by standing firm on his resolve was sess. Ronald Reagan possessed it, and how devastating that was as an eco- transform the world by ridding it of its that was the core of his genius. nomic event in our lives. When Ronald greatest threat. That was not bad for a In the words of the country music Reagan came to the Presidency, we B actor who presumably didn’t know song, he knew when to hold them and were in the midst of the great infla- anything beyond what was on those 3- when to fold them. tion. I remember it very clearly. I was by-5 cards. On the issue of the evil empire, that delighted in that period—absolutely The best summary comes from one of was a time when he would hold them. delighted—to be able to get a bank his staffers who wrote a book. The On the issue of the evil empire, he loan, so I could meet payroll in the staffer was named Dinesh D’Souza. He would give no quarter, and he was business I was running, at an interest wrote a book called ‘‘Reagan,’’ and the criticized firmly for that, even within rate of 21 1/5 percent. I remember talk- first chapter of that book is entitled, his own administration. The story is ing to my banker who said to me, ‘‘The Wise Men and The Dummy.’’ told of a meeting where members of the Today the Treasury auction has sold In that chapter, D’Souza said when administration were discussing how 30-year Government securities at 15 Reagan came to the Presidency, it was they would deal with the Soviet Union percent. It was absolutely stunning. widely assumed among all the liberal in a certain situation, and after one The great inflation was destroying wise men in the country that he was a point of view was presented President value, destroying confidence, and cre- dummy. The untold secret is the con- Reagan turned to the individual and ated what is the most serious recession servative wise men felt the same way. said: If you believe that, what are you we have had since the Great Depres- The conservative wise men thought he doing in this administration? He was sion—the double digits of the 1980s won the Presidency because he was a that firm in his determination that the which occurred in Reagan’s Presidency great actor: He looks good on tele- Soviet Union was, indeed, an evil em- but were the consequence of the great vision, but we can’t allow him to make pire and had to be confronted as such. inflation that went before. This Presi- any of the decisions. He is a front, and But when the confrontation truly dent stood absolutely firm on his eco- we will put together the conservative came and the Soviet Union found they nomic policy that was being ridiculed, agenda. Then we will have him as our were up against an immovable object that was being castigated, that was puppet to go out and sell it to the in Ronald Reagan and they began to being sneered at; and his message to American people, and we will have the maneuver, then he could see the areas the country was stay the course. We best of all possible worlds. Well, as D’Souza records, at the end in which 80 percent was good enough. did stay the course. His party lost a lot of the day, on every major issue that He could discern the difference between of seats in that next election, but he came before the Reagan Presidency, it where he had to stand absolutely firm stood firm. Along with Paul Volcker at turned out the wise men were wrong and where he had to negotiate. He the Federal Reserve, they squeezed in- and the dummy was right. And the skillfully exploited all of those dif- flation out of the economy, created an dummy, because he was President of ferences in such a way that the ‘‘evil economic situation where today as the empire’’ first ceased to be evil and then the United States and because he un- heirs of that enormously difficult but derstood the proper use of power and he ultimately ceased to be an empire. significant effort we find the time I find one of the great ironies of his- exercised it with tremendous skill, had when interest rates are at their lowest views that prevailed, and we are the tory the fact that upon his passing, on in 20, 30, or 40 years. the pages of the New York Times, Mi- beneficiaries of his wisdom. I remind people who derided Ronald At this time of his passing, I do not khail Gorbachev is quoted in praise of Reagan as the playboy, lifeguard, foot- mourn because Ronald Reagan has Ronald Reagan. The man whom Reagan ball player with no intellectual base been released by death from a tremen- outmaneuvered, outnegotiated, and ul- that he was the only President of the dously debilitating, frustrating, and ul- timately forced from office was singing United States who had a degree in eco- timately tragic situation. Ronald his praises at his passing. That is an nomics—classic economics, Keynesian Reagan is now in a better place that indication of how good Ronald Reagan economics—and he viewed the world in does not require us to mourn but to re- was at the job of being President of the Keynesian terms and set an economic joice. This time is a time to celebrate, United States. course that produced the base of pros- a time to be grateful, and a time to We have all talked about how opti- perity we live in today. Yes, he was an thank Providence for giving America mistic he was, how filled with hope he optimist. Yes, he was a politician of at this time in its history this par- was, what a congenial fellow he was, joy. Yes, he was a pleasant fellow. But ticular statesman, the one who knew what a great communicator he was. he was an enormously successful Presi- when to stand with absolute resolve, And all of that is true and all of that is dent in his domestic policies. when to be willing to make the deal, right and proper in this eulogy. But we During his Presidency, the American and possess the innate wisdom to know should not allow ourselves to forget in economy grew as measured in terms of the difference. these discussions of his wonderful gross domestic product as much as if it We live in Ronald Reagan’s America. qualities how effective a President he had acquired the entire economy of Indeed, we live in Ronald Reagan’s was. We live in Ronald Reagan’s Amer- Germany. We added as much gross do- world, and we are all better off for that ica. Indeed, we live in Ronald Reagan’s mestic product—that is as much out- fact. world. He is more responsible for the put in the American economy—during I suggest the absence of a quorum. kind of America we have today than the time he was President as the entire The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The any other man. He is more responsible economy of Germany. clerk will call the roll. for the kind of world in which we live Let us not forget that contribution The journal clerk proceeded to call than any other man. as we remember and properly celebrate the roll. That does not mean he is solely re- his sterling personal qualities. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask sponsible, by any means, because there Internationally, of course, we have unanimous consent that the order for are many people who have affected talked about that. Other Senators have the quorum call be rescinded. America and have affected the world talked about that. But let us remember The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. for good and ill, and no one man can be once again at the time his policies were GRAHAM of South Carolina). Without solely responsible for what happened. very controversial, at the time his poli- objection, it is so ordered. But he is more responsible than any cies were derided by the wise men, at Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, it is a other individual for the kind of coun- the time they said he was a cowboy great honor for me to be a Member of try we have and for the kind of world who was going to set off all kinds of this body at this point in history and in which we live—and both are substan- danger internationally, and at the end to be able to have the privilege of mak- tially better than that which he found of his Presidency, as I say, the ‘‘evil ing a few comments on the life and ca- when he became President. empire’’ was no longer evil and very reer of Ronald Reagan.

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.005 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6643 My words are inadequate to the task. the Congress the Federal Sentencing His courage to be true to those Many have spoken more eloquently Guidelines that eliminated parole, had ideals, I believe, was his secret than I. Many have written beautifully guaranteed sentences for incarceration, strength. He understood that intu- about his life and the meaning of his with many substantial sentences for itively, and he remained true to it. He Presidency. serious violations of the law. I believe called us, in his very special way, to I will just say that I do remember the sentencing guidelines were prob- the natural optimistic spirit of Amer- being personally inspired by him. As a ably the biggest change in law enforce- ica. young high school student, I came to ment in the history of this country His record of achievement was ex- believe Barry Goldwater would be a since its founding. traordinary. He led us with courage good President. I believed that from The result was that drug use went and steadfastness to defeat the evil em- the values he was articulating. I did down. It went down every year Presi- pire. He cut our taxes. He called on us what I could. I put a bumper sticker on dent Reagan was President. For 12 to renew our spiritual, moral, and fam- my daddy’s pickup truck. Although he years it declined steadfastly. We now ily values. He said criminals should be had never been involved in politics in have less than half of high school sen- punished. He not only communicated any way, he allowed me to do that. iors who say they have used an illegal these values with words, but his ac- Of course, things did not go well in drug in their life. The crime rate began tions and policies and life were dedi- that election. Things were going poor- to fall. We are still seeing declines in cated to that. ly. But on the eve of that election, the crime. That is because we went back to As a result of his constancy and cour- Nation and many of the people who the fundamental precepts of crime and age to fight for these values, a serious shared those basic values about clas- punishment, and how you do it. Some period of pessimism abounding in our sical America, what we as a nation rep- people are just dangerous. They need to land at that time ended. The Soviet resent—limited government, individual be incarcerated. They need to be re- Union collapsed. The economy began responsibility, personal freedom, a moved from society for the protection its 20 years of remarkable growth. Mat- strong national defense—were elec- of society. ters of faith, morality, and family were States picked up on this. Most crimes trified by a speech by Ronald Reagan. I lifted up. The crime rate fell, and drug are prosecuted in the States, but that think they call it ‘‘Rendezvous With use fell. leadership of the bully pulpit by the Destiny.’’ Some just call it ‘‘The The success of the Reagan Presidency President led to State reforms and Speech.’’ I remember it to this day. was stunning in its scope, and it could crackdowns and improved capacity in After the Goldwater campaign not have come at a better time for the prisons to deal with repeat offenders. It ended—and it certainly was a major de- country. Like President Washington, has been a key element in the reduc- feat for him—Ronald Reagan sort of in- President Reagan’s life was given over tion of crime and why Americans are herited the flame of classical American to the country. He loved his country safer today than they were in 1980. It is values and made them the basis of his and he was selfless in his commitment something that I think we have not personal beliefs and his campaign for to it. His selflessness and the purity of heard much about in the discussion of his principles inspired those who the Presidency. the accomplishments of President I was also later honored to be Presi- worked for him. Reagan. dent Reagan’s U.S. attorney for the I was also honored to have been his I remember—and I will close; I know Southern District of Alabama. It was a nominee for a Federal judgeship. It there are others who would like to Presidential appointment, confirmed turned into a very unpleasant experi- speak—but I do remember how, as a by the Senate. I was a U.S. attorney, ence for me and my nomination did not U.S. attorney, we did not need to be and I served in that job as one of his clear the Senate Judiciary Committee, told in detail what the President want- lieutenants in the war on crime for the of which I am now a member and on ed. We heard his philosophy. We heard entire two terms of his Presidency, which I am honored to serve. But he his campaign. We knew he wanted us to and, indeed, for 4 more years under stood steadfastly for me. The fact he be more productive. We knew he want- former President Bush. That was a believed in my ability to be a Federal ed us to take charge of our govern- great honor for me. judge was something I cherish. And I mental office and make it work for the As we talk about what President cherish the letter he wrote me when I people and produce as high an output Reagan accomplished, I do want to asked that my name be withdrawn as it could possibly achieve. We also take a moment to talk about crime and from that appointment. It is something knew he expected us to crack down on drugs. Crime and drugs had been surg- I will always cherish. It was personal criminals and crime. ing for 20 years when President Reagan and meaningful to me. I think that was good leadership be- took office. The elites in this country Ronald Reagan had a deep and fully cause all the departments of the Gov- actually believed that prison was non- formed philosophy about America and ernment understood where Reagan effective, that it did not work, that it American ideals when he came to office came from, what administration they was counterproductive, that you at age 69. This is something that did were a part of. They did not have to be should not put people in prison, that not come to him lightly. It was over a instructed in detail on how to accom- we ought to ask how they committed lifetime of evaluation. Even in the face plish the goals of his administration. the crime, what the root causes of of the most fierce opposition, he never That was one of his great strengths. criminal behavior were, and what we wavered in those beliefs. Indeed, his The impact of it was incalculable in could do to help the criminal. very life seemed to embody the highest many ways around the world. We lost sight of the victim. We lost and best of American values. His very I will just close with this story. In sight of accountability. We lost sight life, the way he carried himself, em- 1993, several years after President of righting wrong. And it resulted in bodied American values. His courage to Reagan left office, I had the oppor- crime rates that doubled and tripled in remain true to the highest of these tunity to go with a church group to the 20 years prior to President Reagan ideals was his greatest strength, I be- Russia. It was a Methodist group. We taking office. lieve. went and stayed in a town 5 hours from Drug use had surged during the 1960s His goal was to free the greatness of Moscow, about 40,000 people, many of and 1970s. By the time President individual Americans, assured that whom had not seen Americans before. Reagan took office, one-half of high their goodness and industry would lift We had a very nice time there. I stayed school seniors in America admitted to the Nation and inspire the world to for a number of days with a Russian having used an illegal drug in their freedom and progress. He believed in family. life. That is a stunning number. That is the individual American citizen. He be- The first day we got there, the Rus- according to a University of Michigan lieved that government should allow sian host’s daughter was to be bap- study. their creativity and industry to flour- tized. Father Gannati was the Russian Nancy Reagan began her ‘‘Just Say ish, and as they flourished, and as they orthodox priest. He came and he did a No’’ program. President Reagan passed worked hard, and as they were cre- nice service, and it took some time. mandatory sentencing policies. He ative, the world and America would Then we had dinner after the baptism. eliminated parole and passed through benefit from it. Father Gannati explained that just 2

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.008 S09PT1 S6644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 years before, he was not able to wear In fact, in 1968, Ronald Reagan came to ment, and it was his administration his robes in public. The state caused Wyoming to speak to the Wyoming Re- that determined that oil drilling him to be moved from town to town publican State Convention in Chey- should be allowed in a small section of every year so that he could not build enne. Clarence Brimmer, now a U.S. the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a bonds and roots in a given community. district judge in Cheyenne, remem- debate that continues today. He could not meet the governmental bered the cowpoke from California who Alaskans remembered all that Presi- leaders. They would not meet with him delivered a motivating speech. He said dent Reagan did for us in both Presi- because they were atheists and they recently: dential elections by giving him wide would not meet with believers. So it He was really outstanding, not just as a and broad-based support throughout was a very interesting time. speaker, but in a cowboy suit he was really the State. He described how since then he could sharp. He wowed all the ladies. President Reagan had the oppor- wear his robe, the mayor had him down The passing of Ronald Reagan has tunity to visit Alaska several times. to meet with him the day before this brought about a great deal of grief for He liked to talk about his ties to the event, and that he was able to stay and all of us in the country and throughout State. He was a big fan of Robert Serv- rebuild the church there that had been the world. But through his dignified ice, and one of his favorites was a poem damaged ever since the Russian revolu- leadership, universal diplomatic skills, entitled ‘‘The Shooting of Dan tion had occurred. and his energetic persona, Ronald McGrew.’’ It is a poem about a par- At the conclusion of those remarks, Reagan established a legacy that will ticular barroom brawl, and most people our host jumped up and said: I propose live for generations to come. We should may remember the beginning of it: a toast to Ronald Reagan, who allowed take pride in his life, in his accom- A bunch of the boys were whooping it up at us to believe in God again. Right in the plishments, and recognize what he left the Malamute Saloon. center of the evil empire, the impact us—the great dawning of a new Amer- It is a wonderful, kind of down-and- Ronald Reagan had to change the na- ica. dirty, rough-and-tumble poem that per- ture of the world in which we lived was I yield the floor. sonified what many wanted to believe felt in a very real way. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- about Alaska and the last Frontier. I yield the floor. ator from Alaska. But President Reagan was quite fond The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I, of that. I had an opportunity last night ator from Wyoming. too, rise to join my colleagues in hon- to pull out ‘‘The Shooting Of Dan Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I rise to oring our Nation’s 40th President, Ron- McGrew’’ and read it yet one more join other colleagues in talking about ald Reagan. It is most fitting and I time, and it brought good smiles to my President Ronald Reagan, the Great know that I have watched, as have face. Communicator, the great humani- Americans across the country, as we I ask unanimous consent to have tarian. see the stories of Ronald Reagan and printed in the RECORD the full contents I will lie down and bleed awhile, and then his life and his contributions to this of ‘‘The Shooting Of Dan McGrew.’’ I will rise and fight again. country, stories coming from not only There being no objection, the mate- Ronald Reagan quoted Sir Andrew those of us standing on the Senate rial was ordered to be printed in the Barton’s words after returning home floor but from other countries, from RECORD, as follows: from campaigning against Gerald Ford. small communities. People are focus- THE SHOOTING OF DAN MCGREW Poignant words for a man who just 4 ing on the man that was Ronald A bunch of the boys were whooping it up in years later was elected the 40th Presi- Reagan, a great leader for this country. the Malamute saloon; dent of the United States. The stories that have been told have The kid that handles the music-box was hit- The Nation and the world have lost a been wide-ranging, covering President ting a jag-time tune; Back of the bar, in a solo game, sat Dan- great treasure. Ronald Reagan was a Reagan’s role in the cold war, his truly gerous Dan McGrew, master wordsmith, an international undying sense of optimism for the And watching his luck was his light-o’-love, diplomat, a man whose genuine human- country, the discussions about Reagan- the lady that’s known as Lou. ity gave Americans and people around omics, and, of course, all those per- When out of the night, which was fifty the world a new sense of self-worth. He sonal stories that make President below, and into the din and glare, loved America first and foremost, so we Reagan so unforgettable. There stumbled a miner fresh from the stood behind our leader, our captain, Alaska certainly has its stories to creeks, dog-dirty, and loaded for bear. our coach—to win one for the Gipper. add and to share as well. President He looked like a man with a foot in the Ronald Reagan held a deep devotion Reagan’s impact on Alaska began be- grave and scarcely the strength of a to principle, sought peace through fore he even entered the office of the louse, strength, and encouraged everyone to Presidency. In 1980, the Alaska Na- Yet he tilted a poke of dust on the bar, and he called for drinks for the house. believe in their convictions. He had a tional Interest Lands Conservation There was none could place the stranger’s keen intellect, but he was underesti- Act, putting over 100 million acres of face, though we searched ourselves for mated by his critics. He disarmed land under Federal control, was pend- a clue; many naysayers with his quick wit, ing before the Congress. With Reagan’s But we drank his health, and the last to crooked smile, thoughtful words, and a election that year, leaders in the House drink was Dangerous Dan McGrew. jar of jelly beans. and Senate—at the time, both were There’s men that somehow just grip your He will forever be remembered by under Democratic control—knew that eyes, and hold them hard like a spell; ending the cold war. His words ‘‘Mr. if they were going to get a bill signed And such was he, and he looked to me like a Gorbachev, tear down this wall’’ echo into law, it would have to be then, be- man who had lived in hell; in our mind’s eye. Known as the Great fore President Reagan was sworn in, With a face most hair, and the dreary stare of a dog whose day is done, Communicator, his philosophies and the Act, for better or for worse, As he watered the green stuff in his glass, changed the political direction this was signed into law on December 2, and the drops fell one by one. country was taking. His domestic poli- 1980. But President Reagan understood Then I got to figgering who he was, and won- cies gave us a smaller government Alaska and Alaskans. dering what he’d to, rather than a larger one. These are just In his book, entitled ‘‘Reagan, In His And I turned my head—and there watching a handful of changes that will be the Own Hand,’’ the President asked this him was the lady that’s known as Lou. legacy left by Ronald Reagan. Cer- very important question: His eyes went rubbering round the room, and tainly, we can all be very proud of the Will Alaska wind up as our biggest state, he seemed in a kind of daze, leadership he has given and follow the or will it be our smallest state surrounded by Till at last that old piano fell in the way of example he left behind. our biggest national park? his wandering gaze. Beneath the steely smile, Ronald He tried to ease the impact these The rag-time kid was having a drink; there was no one else on the stool, Reagan was a cowboy. Westerners re- land withdrawals had on Alaskans liv- So the stranger stumbles across the room, member Reagan for his love of horses, ing in and around the new parks and and flops down there like a fool. his Wrangler jeans, his cowboy hats, refuges. He fought for access to these In a buckskin shirt that was glazed with dirt something we all appreciated out West. lands to provide for economic develop- he sat, and I saw him sway,

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.010 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6645 Then he clutched the keys with his talon Fairbanks on their way back from idealism. May each of you have the heart to hands—my God! but that man could China. The following day, the Pope was conceive, the understanding to direct, and play. arriving on his way to Korea. As we do the hand to execute works that will make Were you ever out in the Great Alone, when in Alaska, we can facilitate great the world a little better for your having been here. the moon was awful clear, unions because of our strategic loca- And the icy mountains hemmed you in with May all of you as Americans never forget a silence you most could hear; tion at the top of the globe. So they your heroic origins, never fail to seek divine With only the howl of a timber wolf, and you were able to meet at the Fairbanks guidance, and never lose your natural, God- camped there in the cold, International Airport. given optimism. A half-dead thing in a stark, dead world, During his stopover in Fairbanks, the And finally, my fellow Americans, may clean mad with the muck called gold; President spent his time at my par- every dawn be a great new beginning for While high overhead, green, yellow, and red, ent’s home out on the Chena River. America and every evening bring us closer to that shining city upon a hill. the North Lights swept in bars?— They were there for a couple of days. It Then you’ve a hunch what the music meant would not be much of a story except I yield the floor. . . . hunger and might and the stars. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that the home was brand spanking new. ator from Missouri. And hunger not of the belly kind, that’s ban- It had not yet been furnished. So in an ished with bacon and beans, UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT—S. RES. 374 But the gnawing hunger of lonely men for a effort to make sure the President and Mrs. Reagan were comfortable, the Mr. TALENT. Mr. President, on be- home and all that it means; half of the leader, I ask unanimous For a fireside far from the cares that are, community literally furnished the consent that following the scheduled four walls and a roof above; home, complete with very fine Alaskan But oh! so cramful of cosy joy, and crowded artwork. It was perhaps a showcase vote, the Senate proceed to a second with a woman’s love— home for a couple of days. Everything resolution, which is at the desk, and A woman dearer than all the world, and true from the city’s artwork to the china further that the resolution and pre- as Heaven is true— amble be agreed to, with the motion to (God! how ghastly she looks through her ultimately had to be returned to wher- ever it came from. The community reconsider laid upon the table. rouge,—the lady that’s known as Lou.) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without went all out for the President and Mrs. Then on a sudden the music changed, so soft objection, it is so ordered. that you scarce could hear; Reagan. Mr. TALENT. Mr. President, it is an Because this was a new house, there But you felt that your life had been looted honor for me to join the Senate in hon- were some kinks that still needed to be clean of all that it once held dear; oring the memory and celebrating the That someone had stolen the woman you worked out, specifically the water. It life of Ronald Reagan. I want to say, loved; that her love was a devil’s lie; didn’t have hot water. Apparently, first of all, how much I have appre- That your guts were gone, and the best for after a long flight, it is quite nice to ciated the eloquence and the personal you was to crawl away and die. stop and take a shower, or perhaps Mrs. ’Twas the crowning cry of a heart’s despair, memories that have been offered on the Reagan needed a warm bath. But there and it thrilled you through and Senate floor and in public by those who was no hot water. A call was made to through— knew and remembered President then-Senator Murkowski at about 3 ‘‘I guess I’ll make it a spread misere,’’ said Reagan. I, of course, remember him. I a.m. asking how come there was no hot Dangerous Dan McGrew. didn’t know him personally. The music almost dies away . . . then it water. As the story goes, the President I also want to say how much espe- burst like a pent-up flood; and my father were wandering around cially I have appreciated the grace and And it seemed to say, ‘‘Repay, repay,’’ and outside trying to figure out how to the charity shown to the former Presi- my eyes were blind with blood. make the hot water come on. They The thought came back of an ancient wrong, dent by those here who were, when he learned you had to keep the water run- was in office, his political opponents. I and it stung like a frozen lash, ning for a while. That was the way And the lust awoke to kill, to kill . . . then think it is a great testimony to their President Reagan was. He was willing the music stopped with a crash, charity of spirit that they have done so And the stranger turned, and his eyes they to go out and try to be helpful and fix and also a comment on how our system burned in a most peculiar way; the problem. He was a man who wanted operates in times such as this. We can In a buckskin shirt that was glazed with dirt to make things work, to cut through remember and appreciate a person for he sat, and I saw him sway; the redtape and bureaucracy, reduce his good qualities without necessarily Then his lips went in in a kind of grin, and the size of Government, and a man who having to retreat from any disagree- he spoke, and his voice was calm, was not afraid to stand up and promote ments we may have had with that per- And ‘‘Boys,’’ says he, ‘‘you don’t know me, his vision for America, but also know- and none of you care a damn; son over political issues. ing when it was time to compromise on I am reminded of what Winston But I want to state, and my words are issues. He was an individual who truly straight, and I’ll bet my poke they’re Churchill said on a similar occasion true, made America feel good about itself when he was offering remembrances of That one of you is a hound of hell . . . and again. a colleague who had died, with whom that one is Dangerous Dan McGrew.’’ I will close by reading a quote from he had had many differences. He said: Ronald Reagan during his speech at the Then I ducked my head and the lights went The fierce and bitter controversies which out, and two guns blazed in the dark; 1992 National Republican Convention. I hung around him in recent times were And a woman screamed, and the light went feel it is truly a fitting reminder of hushed by the news of his illness and are si- up, and two men lay stiff and stark. this great man’s legacy. I read as fol- lenced by his death. In paying a tribute of re- Pitched on his head, and pumped full of lead, lows: spect and of regard to an eminent man who was Dangerous Dan McGrew. My fellow citizens—those of you here in has been taken from us, no one is obliged to While the man from the creeks lay clutched this hall and those of you at home—I want alter the opinions which he has formed or ex- to the breast of the lady that’s known you to know that I have always had the pressed upon issues which have become a as Lou. highest respect for you, for your common part of history; but at the Lychgate, we may These are the simple facts of the case, and I sense and intelligence, and for your decency. all pass our own conduct and our own judg- guess I ought to know. I have always believed in you and in what ments under a searching review. It’s not They say that the stranger was crazed with you could accomplish for yourselves and for given to human beings, happily for them for ‘‘hooch,’’ and I’m not denying it’s so. others. otherwise life would be intolerable, to fore- I’m not so wise as the lawyer guys, but And whatever else history may say about see or to predict to any large extent the un- strictly between us two— me when I’m gone, I hope it will record that folding course of events. In one phase men The woman that kissed him and—pinched his I appealed to your best hopes, not your worst seem to have been right, in another they poke—was the lady known as Lou. fears, to your confidence rather than your seem to have been wrong. Then again, a few Ms. MURKOWSKI. I have a wonderful doubts. My dream is that you will travel the years later, when the perspective of time has personal anecdote about President road ahead with liberty’s lamp guiding your lengthened, all stands in a different setting. There is a new proportion. There is another Reagan. He visited Fairbanks, Alaska, steps and opportunity’s arms steadying your way. scale of values. History with its flickering in 1984. It was a monumental visit be- My fondest hope for each one of you—and lamp stumbles along the trail of the past, cause he joined Pope John Paul II in especially for the young people here—is that trying to reconstruct its scenes, to revive its Fairbanks for a summit there. The you will love your country, not for her power echoes, and kindle with pale gleams the pas- President and Nancy Reagan arrived in or wealth, but for her selflessness and her sion of former days. What is the worth of all

VerDate May 21 2004 03:50 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.002 S09PT1 S6646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 this? The only guide to a man is his con- public life. His faith was in what the where he was in that fight, because the science; the only shield to his memory is the American people had built and have seeds of welfare reform were planted rectitude and sincerity of his actions. It is built and are continuing to build on during his administration. very imprudent to walk through life without I am not going to go on. There are this shield, because we are so often mocked their own, and in the associations and by the failure of our hopes and the upsetting networks of private life that give life others who wish to speak. I thank the of our calculations; but with this shield, meaning, that give people a chance for Senator from Florida for allowing me however the fates may play, we march al- happiness and opportunity. He believed to go out of order because we try to go ways in the ranks of honour. in what people build in their families, back and forth on both sides of the I stand here for a few minutes to re- in their small businesses, in their local aisle. member a man who always marched in schools, in their voluntary associations Let me close with one of my favorite the ranks of honor and whose shield and organizations, in their churches, quotes from President Reagan. We are was the sincerity and rectitude of his synagogues, and temples. He believed all doing that. It is from his second In- actions at all times. He was not a men- in the great traditions of American augural Address in January 1985, and tor, because I did not know him person- culture. He knew those traditions and many have commented on President ally, but he was a hero of mine. the institutions that represent them Reagan’s optimism about America, Much has been said in the last few grow and evolve organically over time how he was optimistic about America days about his humor and amiability. I and that they represent the wisdom of because he not only believed in those agree that was a very important part many generations of people about how values and the institutions that rep- of Ronald Reagan, of who he was and of we ought to live in our society so that resented them, but he had a tremen- his success. When I think of him, when we can have the maximum amount of dous faith in their power. I think he I visualize him, I visualize him smiling, justice and freedom and opportunity knew we were going to triumph over telling a joke, or offering some witti- for all of our people. the Soviet Union in the cold war be- cism or some piece of humor. I think What he wanted was for the Govern- cause he knew what we believed in was that was a big part of his success. ment to be vigorous in the areas it was right, was powerful, and was good, and It is important not to take yourself supposed to operate but to respect he was not afraid to state it in those too seriously. That is a quality that those institutions rather than trying terms. often is lacking in this town. I think I to overthrow them. Here is an example of his optimism can say that without being deemed un- He said once in 1970: from his second Inaugural Address: charitable. But it was not a quality It is not my intention to do away with gov- Now we hear again the echoes of our past: that was lacking in Ronald Reagan. He ernment. It is rather to make it work—work a general falls to his knees in the hard snow thought deeply about issues. He with us, not over us; stand by our side, not of Valley Forge; a lonely president paces the thought deeply about the country. I ride on our back. Government can and must darkened halls, and ponders his struggle to think people underestimated, to some provide opportunity, not smother it; foster preserve the Union; the men of the Alamo call out encouragement to each other; a set- extent, how deeply he thought and un- productivity, not stifle it. I remember a few years ago when we tler pushes west and sings a song, and the derstood what was going on. He never song echoes out forever and fills the unknow- pretended to know everything. I think were debating welfare reform in the ing air. that helped him a lot in his Presidency. Congress—and I was in the House at It is the American sound. It is hopeful, big- We should also remember President the time—a key point in that debate hearted, idealistic, daring, decent, and fair. Reagan, however, not just for his quali- was when the Congress decided collec- That’s our heritage; that is our song. We sing ties and his personality, but also for tively that we were not talking about it still. For all our problems, our differences, what he believed. He thought ideas whether we were going to try in some we are together as of old, as we raise our voices to the God who is the Author of this were important, and he was right. I re- sense to get rid of the welfare system. We were not going to retreat from the most tender music. And may he continue to member George Will said a few years hold us close as we fill the world with our ago—and I am paraphrasing him; he impulse of the 1960s to help people who sound—sound in unity, affection, and love— probably said it more eloquently than were in poverty get out of poverty. one people, under God, dedicated to the this—but the gist of his remarks was, What we wanted, however, was a sys- dream of freedom that he has placed in the the collapse of the Soviet Union proves tem that tried to do that in a way that human heart, called upon now to pass that that ideas not only have consequences, respected and upheld the values that dream on to a waiting and hopeful world. but that maybe only ideas have con- generations and generations of Ameri- Mr. President, I yield the floor. sequences. cans have relied on to move up the eco- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- President Reagan’s friends and oppo- nomic ladder. We wanted a system that ator from Florida. nents have sometimes characterized instead of punishing work, encouraged Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. Mr. Presi- his political philosophy as being an and required it. We wanted a system dent, later today, the body of President anti-Government philosophy or a sim- that instead of providing incentives Ronald Reagan will be brought into plistic belief in making Government against marriage, encouraged marriage this Capitol so that all Americans can smaller whatever the circumstances and talked about its importance. We pay their final respects. the country was confronting. I do not wanted a system that did not uproot Much has been said, much has been think that is correct. I think at best it neighborhoods and neighborhood insti- written about our 40th President and is oversimplistic. tutions, that did not sweep them aside the impact he had on our Nation and President Reagan understood that in the name of an all powerful and pre- the world. In at least one respect, I be- the issue of our time during his Presi- scriptive government, but rather a sys- lieve part of his legacy has been dency and the issue of our time now, I tem that helped build up again the mischaracterized, and I rise today, as suggest, is not whether Government is vital parts of neighborhoods. has my friend and colleague from Mis- going to be big or small, certainly in The reason that bill has been so suc- souri, to set the record straight. an absolute sense and often in a rel- cessful, the reason it was supported by The issue that I would like to address ative sense as well, but whether the a vast majority in both Houses, and is Ronald Reagan’s view of the size of Government, in doing whatever func- why it has been successful all over the Government. It is true that President tions we believe it ought to do, will country is not because it represented, I Reagan believed the Federal Govern- consistently respect the values and in- submit, a retreat by the Government ment was too large and too costly, but stitutions of private life. from its commitment to helping people he did not believe that was true of all It is not a question of whether Gov- achieve the American dream, but rath- governments. ernment is important, because it is; it er because it represented a conscious As a former Governor of California, is a question of whether the Govern- commitment by the Government to he believed governments closer to the ment believes it is more important work with the values of Americans, to people, governments at the State and than the private society and culture respect those values and not to uproot local level, had the primary responsi- and people it is governing. That is them. bility for essential public service and, where President Reagan drew the con- There is no question where President thus, they should have the resources to sistent line of his philosophy in his Reagan would have been in that fight, respond to public needs.

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.013 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6647 The people would serve as the control that better schools would improve our $35,000, $18,000 of which was my own, of whether the State and local officials State’s economic climate. We even which was a lot of money then back in had fulfilled the voters’ expectation of printed up buttons which read: ‘‘Edu- 1976. I was about 9 points ahead and the role of their State, their county, or cation Means Business.’’ pulling away at that time against the their city. I know this firsthand. I was therefore very disturbed that favored in the race—the Republican My tenure as Governor of Florida the success of the educational reform Party favorite and the favorite of most overlapped with President Reagan’s ad- program was threatened by the lack of of the delegates of the State conven- ministration for 6 years. During that support by Republicans in the State tion. But he had spent about $150,000, time, President Reagan and key mem- Senate and the State House of Rep- and he was starting to slip. I was start- bers of his administration, even as they resentatives. I called President Rea- ing to pull ahead by about 9 points, ac- attempted to eliminate the U.S. De- gan’s Education Secretary, Dr. Terrell cording to the polls. partment of Education and shrink Fed- Bell from Utah. I reported that I was Since I was the first to come out for eral spending on education, helped me attempting to do exactly what the Ronald Reagan in that race at that pass a tax increase in Florida that led President had said States should be particular time in Utah as a candidate, to great improvements in our State doing, but could not get any Repub- we decided to ask Ronald Reagan if he education system. lican support. would pre-primary endorse me in my An education reform movement After consulting with the White race for the U.S. Senate. swept the country in 1983 and 1984 with House and gaining the President’s per- I have to say when I called it didn’t the issuance in April of 1983 by the Na- sonal permission, Secretary Bell called take them long, recognizing my friend- tional Commission on Excellence in me back and asked: What can I do to ship and my support for the first time Education of a landmark report enti- help? in his political career, as far as I tled ‘‘Nation at Risk: The Imperative I gave him the names of a half dozen know—at least that is what I was told for Educational Reform.’’ or more Republican legislators. Sec- by those who were running his cam- At the time that report was issued, retary Bell called them on behalf of the paign, that he was going to pre-pri- President Reagan made this statement: President to ask them to support the mary endorse me, and he did. By that Parental authority is not a right conveyed reform package. I am pleased to say time I was probably known by about 60 by the state; rather, parents delegate to that with strong bipartisan support, to 65 percent of the people in Utah. their elected school board representatives the education reform program in Flor- After the endorsement, I won the pri- and state legislators the responsibility for ida passed in 1983, and then by 1986 mary. I probably would have won the their children’s schooling. Florida had moved to 13th in the Na- primary between 10 or 15 percentage During a meeting of the National tion in our per-pupil spending, and our points. But after his endorsement, I Governors Association in 1983 Presi- test scores had the greatest rate of in- won the primary 2 to 1, and I was dent Reagan told the Governors they crease in 1986 of any State in the Na- known by, I believe, well over 95 per- would be responsible for implementing tion. cent of my fellow constituents in Utah. reforms, including how to cover the This program showed that greater I went to 36 States for Ronald Reagan costs of those reforms. He was not in- gains in student performance can be as one of his major surrogates. I went terested in having the Federal Govern- achieved through the right set of edu- to New Hampshire, and I was Nancy ment play a larger role; in fact, he was cational reform. This would not have Reagan’s date that night as I spoke for intent on cutting the Federal role in happened without the support of Presi- Ronald Reagan in the cattle call. That education. dent Ronald Reagan. is what it was called in New Hamp- I recalled those words when back in My point is Ronald Reagan was a shire. Tallahassee I began to push a major more nuanced political leader in terms In 1980, I gave the keynote address at educational reform package through of his view of the role of Government Plains High School, Jimmy Carter’s the legislature. I was not alone. For in- than he is generally given credit for by own high school in Plains, GA, before stance, our colleague, the then-Gov- both his critics and his fans. On behalf 2,000 people. ernor of Tennessee, Lamar Alexander, of all Floridians, I express my appre- I did everything in my power to elect was instrumental in the development ciation for his support of improved edu- Ronald Reagan. We had a friendship and adoption of a similar reform pack- cation in Florida, and on behalf of all that transcended the usual friendships age in Tennessee, and we had the op- Floridians I express my condolences to that are lovely and wonderful around portunity to work together during that President Reagan’s family, especially here but nevertheless usually don’t rise process with then-Governor Alexander his beloved Nancy. to the level that his friendship for me talking to Republican members of the Thank you. and mine for him really rose to. Florida legislature as I reciprocated in I suggest the absence of a quorum. I truly love Ronald Reagan. I know conversations with Democratic mem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The what a great President he was. I know bers of the Tennessee legislature. clerk will call the roll. he did bring down the Iron Curtain, The Florida package had a goal. The The assistant legislative clerk pro- that he was the primary mover and ar- goal was we would raise the level of ceeded to call the roll. ticulator of the themes that actually education in Florida as judged by stu- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I ask ended the cold war. dent performance on standardized tests unanimous consent that the order for Most scholars will now say there are and other measurements and also per- the quorum call be dispensed with. four reasons why Reagan was able to student funding of education to among The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without win the cold war: No. 1, his military the top 25 percent of the States in objection, it is so ordered. buildup; he put too much pressure on America. We increased student per- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I would the Soviets; No. 2, the placing of the formance standards at all levels and feel really bad if I didn’t take a few Pershing II missiles in Europe, which had the most challenging standards for moments to speak about my friend, was a very gutsy thing to do at the graduation from high school of any Ron Reagan. I, as much as anybody in time, and highly criticized; No. 3 was State in the Nation. this body, revered him, respected him, the threat to build SDI, the Space De- The package included basic things and loved him. fense Initiative, and the Soviets knew such as smaller class sizes, more class When I was running back in 1976, I we could do it; and, No. 4 was a placing and curriculum opportunities for stu- filed literally on the last day, May 10. of the Stinger missiles Afghanistan. I dents, and a career ladder with pay in- I had zero name recognition except was here through all of those times. creases which recognized our best among the legal community and among I honor this great President, and I teachers. But all of those reforms de- my initial church community. But it honor his dear wife who has been a pended upon additional State financ- was zero in the public polls. I ran wonderful wife and supporter, who I ing. I proposed several steps to raise through the preconvention, the conven- know deeply, who has been an advocate the necessary revenue, including a re- tion, and came out second in the con- for so many things that are right, and vision of our corporate profits tax. I vention, which enabled me to force a especially in later times. Embryonic advocated the plan with the assurance primary, and through the primary on stem cell research—she is right on that

VerDate May 21 2004 01:00 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.016 S09PT1 S6648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 issue, and I support her. I honor both of the use of American force with the en- In foreign policy, he knew that com- them this day. croachments of communist tyranny, munism was an abominable scourge on I join my colleagues, millions of America became uncertain of itself and the face of the planet. He eagerly tack- Americans, and indeed countless more turned inward. led that challenge as he had most ob- around the world in mourning the loss It was not our finest moment. stacles in his life, and in so doing left of the greatest American President of Our late colleague, Senator Moy- a legacy unparalleled by any American the 20th century, President Ronald nihan, once remarked, ‘‘the central leader. Wilson Reagan. conservative truth is that it is culture, Who can forget his momentous call, After suffering nearly a decade, our not politics, that determines the suc- ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that Wall?’’ beloved President died this weekend. I cess of a society. The central liberal And who can forget watching as the join those in this body here today in truth is that politics can change a cul- wall fell just 2 years later? sending our condolences to Mrs. ture and save it from itself.’’ In the most fundamental way, Presi- Reagan and their entire family. In the 1970s, liberal culture had dent Ronald Reagan inspired us all to It is hard to imagine any American brought this country to a period of so- believe in our great nation, and what it alive who has not been touched by the cial decline and international with- could do to help its people lead better legacy of Ronald Reagan. Even those drawal. lives. born after he left office in 1989 have As communist tyranny gained As a junior Senator, I watched Presi- benefited from his selfless service, as around the world, drug use here dent Reagan take office, facing his first they grew up in an era of unprece- reached an all-time high. challenge: an economy misfiring on all dented global freedom, a result of the The economy of the most productive cylinders, mired in the mud of infla- end of the cold war brought on by nation in the world was unraveling tion, high taxes and bureaucracy. President Reagan’s bold vision of this with high taxes and higher inflation. With a strong voice of optimism, Our sense of mission was gone; our country and our faithful mission in the President Reagan unfurled an ambi- belief in our natural strengths and world. tious plan to rejuvenate the economy Certainly, I was touched by the life goodness receded. and lead the nation to economic recov- One of the things I loved the most of President Reagan. ery. about Ronald Reagan was that he rec- Perhaps I might not be here today I remember how excited we were to ognized his duty to lead a conservative were it not for the invigorating support see his bold plan, the change in direc- movement back into the political ma- of this great leader, whose endorse- tion that our new President charted. jority; by so doing he declared that we ment of my candidacy in my first Sen- He led us to pass the landmark Eco- would never concede to cultural de- ate run was certainly instrumental in nomic Recovery and Tax Act, including cline. the Kemp-Roth personal income tax my service to the people of Utah. Reagan’s victory in 1980 put an end to I was pleased and honored to return cuts of 25 percent over three years. this malaise and changed our country the favor at every opportunity—and, in This major initiative stimulated the forever. 1980 and 1984, I campaigned for Ronald Originally from the Midwest, Reagan economy by providing for accelerated Reagan in almost every State of the moved to California and found his tal- depreciation deductions and an invest- Union. ent in the industry of American ment credit. Let no one believe that this repaid dreams, showing our country that an It also enhanced the retirement of my debt, political or personal, to this American everyman could be a star. millions of Americans by introducing great man—because I believe I will re- Many scorned Reagan the actor for Individual Retirement Accounts. main in his debt as long as I live, and seeking political office. And perhaps most significantly, it in- so will our country. But, once again, he showed them dexed income tax brackets to inflation, President Reagan was both political wrong. He won our hearts as a Presi- limiting this punishing form of spend- mentor and inspiration to me as a dent—as he had as an actor—showing ing growth. young Senator. us all that a man well-practiced in the The result? The economic boom in We both started as Democrats. arts of both heart and mind could be a the 1980s. We were inspired by our country’s perfect leader for a nation which had Inflation dropped from 13.5 percent in bold international leadership and sac- lost its sense of imagination. 1980 to 3.2 percent in 1983. rifice during World War II, under a Only in America could a man from By 1986, the fourth year of the tax Democratic president. the middle class, from the middle of cuts, economic growth had increased a Yet we both saw the political land- the country, rise to become the great- cumulative 18 percent. scape shift early in our adult lives. est American leader of the 20th cen- And, when Ronald Reagan left office We both grew dismayed at our coun- tury. in January 1989, more than 18 million try’s direction, as citizens lost faith, Ronald Wilson Reagan achieved this jobs had been created. lost optimism and lost the dynamism by appealing to the essential American Some have criticized the Reagan era that once made this land great. values in all of us—the values of indi- as years of profligate spending and an At the same time, we both grew to vidualism and enterprise, initiative irresponsible increase in the federal appreciate the principles of the Repub- and optimism, charity and sacrifice. deficit. lican Party, where individual initiative And he restored those values in our However, only in 1 year, 1983, did ei- and personal freedom are enshrined, country’s policies. ther personal income tax collections or and where the fight against inter- Many misjudged Reagan. Many un- total receipts go down from the pre- national communism took a backseat derestimated him. Many confused a vious year. It is true that the budget to no other foreign policy. man of simple beliefs with a simple deficit did increase during the Reagan When I came to the Senate in 1977, man. presidency, but this was clearly due to our country was still fresh from the de- Those of us who knew him well rec- large increases in spending, not be- feat symbolized by communist tanks ognized Reagan as a man of deep con- cause of the Reagan tax cuts, without crashing into Saigon in 1975. victions. Deft of wit, he always de- which we would not likely have had the By the time Ronald Reagan became flected a tough moment with humor. increase in prosperity most Americans President, the defeat in 1975 had been But, under it all, a gravity of purpose enjoyed. interpreted by our global nemesis, the shone through. President Reagan also led the way Soviet Union, as a weakness in Amer- What I came to admire in Ronald for Congress to approve the landmark ican resolve; it inspired the Soviets to Reagan was his core belief that govern- 1986 Tax Reform Act. proxy adventures in Latin America, Af- ment could lead society, but not build Despite the naysaying of critics, rica and Asia. society. He recognized that govern- President Reagan did it again. The 1986 As the liberal elites of the 1970s de- ment’s most important economic role Act lowered the top marginal income nounced and disparaged our inter- was to foster American innovation and tax rate from 50 percent to just 28 per- national sacrifices of the past decade, industry. And his policies followed that cent. Also, it reduced the number of as it became commonplace to equate principle. tax brackets from 14 to just 2.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.018 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6649 While I did not support some of the C. Everette Koop to be the Surgeon Yet I have never known a more authen- provision in the final product of the General. tic man. 1986 Act, particularly some of the dras- Many balked, citing Dr. Koop’s age— And when he concluded that AIDS tic changes in depreciation, which I be- 65—as a barrier. The Public Health was a challenge to the public health lieved would help contribute to a crisis Service Act limited the age of PHS that was reaching emergency propor- in real estate and the savings and loan Commission Corps officers to 641⁄2. tions, he declared this as national pol- industry, the Act itself with its sim- But our President, himself past that icy. plification and lower tax rates was a age, recognized the superior leadership At the time, some criticized his ad- major accomplishment. skills of Dr. Koop. ministration. They wanted him to act The fact that subsequent presidents It was a long battle, but one which sooner. They wanted more money. and Congresses have reversed the gains one which had to be fought. Dr. Koop They wanted more research. made in terms of simplicity does not defined the modern-day role of Surgeon But what I remember was a compas- take away from the monumental vic- General, and today is revered by all, sionate man, who recognized that we tory that President Reagan scored by Democrats and Republicans alike, for needed to build the research infrastruc- his leadership of the Tax Reform Act of his independent minded advocacy of ture to make effective use of new fund- 1986. public health, from AIDS awareness ing. Throughout the Reagan era, I had the and prevention to anti-tobacco initia- While the HIV virus was not identi- privilege of serving on the Labor and tives. fied until 1983, the Reagan administra- Human Resources Committee, much of I would be remiss if I didn’t highlight tion invested close to $6 billion in it as chairman. I worked closely with President Reagan’s other significant fighting the disease by the end of his the President and his staff on issues re- healthcare accomplishment. term in 1989. Once the President recog- lated to public health and welfare As we know, the use of illegal drugs nized the challenge, he radically in- issues showcasing the President’ com- had hit a historic high in the late 1970s. creased the response of the govern- passion and dedication to improving Again, President Reagan recognized ment, and the breakthroughs with the quality of life of all Americans. that government needed to find new retroviral medicines in the 1990s would The country was still in a major re- ways to address this social blight. He simply have not occurred were it not cession, and we worked to pass the Job proposed and we legislated the creation for those investments. Training Partnership Act. This legisla- of the Office of National Drug Control We all know that one of a President’s tion changed the emphasis of job as- Policy, which has taken the leadership greatest legacies is his nominations to sistance from providing government role in anti-drug policy ever since. the third branch of government. jobs to unemployed workers to pro- Once again, however, the President In appointing more judges than any viding them job training which would recognized that leadership was as much president in American history, Presi- help unemployed find jobs in the pri- in the message as in the bureaucracy. dent Reagan’s judicial legacy can be His beloved First Lady introduced vate sector. seen on two levels. The President’s initiatives often fo- the ‘‘Just Say No’’ campaign, a flat re- First, he described, in both principled cused on releasing decision-making ini- buttal to an ingrown acceptance of and practical terms, the kind of judge tiatives from an old federal bureauc- drug use in our society. America needs. Derided by some elites, this program racy, as with the innovative health We had seen decades of judicial activ- of declaring unequivocally the unac- block grants that returned decision- ism, through which judges took more ceptable use of illegal drugs has be- making to the states, providing them and more control over the policies gov- come a foundation of all subsequent with the resources and flexibility to de- erning the country and the culture in drug use. which Americans lived. liver preventive services, maternal and No one suggests—then or now—that President Reagan came into office child health care, and mental health the problem of drug use is simple, and not just saying judges were going too services in a totally new model. that prevention and treatment policies As chairman of the committee, I was far, but explaining why. He refocused can be cauterized from interdiction criticized for putting this legislation Americans on the principles America’s policies. through. But we are vindicated when But no one suggests, after years of founders laid down at the dawn of the the General Accounting Office re- confirming studies, that a drug policy Republic: the people, through their viewed these initiatives several years can be effective absent a strong compo- elected representatives, decide how after their creation, it included that nent of social rhetoric. they wish to be governed and make the they were successful, and provided a I loved President Reagan, and I loved law to do so. Judges can only interpret more efficient way to address the his personal style of leadership. and apply that law, they cannot make health needs of America’s diverse popu- But I loved even more his undying or change it. lation. love and affection for one of the Implementing those basic principles, I also remember how strongly the classiest first ladies this country has President Reagan shaped the judiciary Reagan administration supported bio- come to know. by the individuals he nominated and medical research, a love for and appre- Nancy Reagan’s quiet support of her appointed. He appointed some of the ciation of the power of scientific in- husband, so evident in all his successes, legal academy’s best minds to the U.S. quiry Mrs. Reagan carries forward to is often overlooked, as is her courage Court of Appeals—such as Ralph Win- this day. in leading the ‘‘Just Say No’’ cam- ter to the Second Circuit, Frank Other key accomplishments under paign. Easterbrook and Richard Posner to the President Reagan’s tenure were signifi- I remember as if it were today when Seventh Circuit, and of course Robert cant Food and Drug Administration President Reagan signed the 1986 drug Bork to the District of Columbia Cir- legislation, such as the Orphan Drug law, the one that created the Office of cuit. Act, the Drug Price Competition and the drug Czar and gave added resources I served on the Judiciary Committee Patent Term Resolution Act, the Na- to prevention and treatment. during those years, seeing first hand tional Organ Transplantation Act, pe- I was standing behind the President the depth and breadth and quality of diatric emergency medical services, when he signed the bill. He said with President Reagan’s nominees. vaccine compensation, tobacco warn- that special twinkle in his eye, ‘‘I am America’s founders insisted that this ing labels, and the national practi- going to give this pen to the women separation of powers, this restriction tioner data bank. who has crusaded to end drug use in on judicial power, was absolutely crit- How well I remember the battle this country.’’ ical for the freedom that self-govern- President Reagan waged to seat C. With that, he walked past expectant ment under a written constitution Everett Koop as the Surgeon General. advocates and lawmakers straight to makes possible. Again recognizing that the country his wife Nancy, and presented her with For some whose agenda the people do needed inspired leadership more than the pen. not favor, however, a judiciary that bureaucracy, President Reagan in- Some focus on President Reagan’s won’t make law means their preferred formed us that he wanted to nominate talents as an actor and image-maker. law just won’t get made. And they

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.016 S09PT1 S6650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 fought President Reagan’s nominees nal to the Soviets our new-found reso- have bravely and proudly served be- with increasingly intensity. lution to combat them geopolitically? sides ours in Iraq. The first cloture vote ever taken on Ronald Reagan rejected the so-called Nicaragua has also had democratic an appeals court nominee, for example, ‘‘Vietnam syndrome’’ long before our elections over the past decade. occurred during President Reagan’s victory in the first Gulf War allowed And while the Iran-Contra episode first term, and the confirmation proc- Americans to believe in the justice of was a policy debacle, I remain proud of ess changed entirely in his second. our use of force. He knew that the U.S. my service in this Senate during that The seeds sown then have borne fruit had a role in the world, that the use of investigation, as I remain unflinching today in the filibusters being used American force was not immoral and in my belief that it was right to help against President Bush’s nominees. that the U.S. could do good for the Nicaraguans resist the tyranny and But the issue remains the same, wheth- world. thuggery of the Sandinistas. er unelected federal judges may take This military escalation challenged And our support for the Afghan re- over from the people the business of the Soviet leadership and ultimately sistance led to the withdrawal of So- making law and defining the culture. bankrupted its coffers. The decision to viet forces from Afghanistan, dealing President Reagan’s record of judicial roll-back directly challenged and re- the Soviet Union a military, financial appointments is certainly a profound futed the fundamental ideological and psychological blow from which it legacy. He truly blazed a trail on this tenet of communism, that it would pre- would never recuperate. This blow cre- issue and, through his leadership, vail as an inexorable law of history. ated a major fissure in the notion of Americans now know more about how This perverted notion was based, of communist inevitability that, many of appointing the right kind of judge is so course, on the acceptance that the us believe, would lead to the crumbling important to protect their freedom. highest stage of history would be rest of the Soviet empire. Many believe that President Rea- on imprisoning nations and extin- Many are quick to disparage that gan’s lasting legacy will be his success- guishing history. policy, because of what arose from the ful leadership during the last stage of Reagan knew in his heart that this tumult of the Afghan resistance and the cold war. was the greatest falsehood perpetrated the rise of the Taliban. We made mis- Ronald Reagan’s tenure began at on modern history and he built his for- takes in implementing the policy, we what was our lowest point in the cold eign policy—the Reagan Doctrine—on now see, primarily having to do with war. The loss in Vietnam and the Wa- the idea of rolling back this ideology, recruiting Saudi participation and re- tergate debacle led to a withdrawal this tyrannical power, and tearing lying on Pakistani management of from our global policy of containment. down the walls that kept its citizens arms flows. The Soviets filled the gap, and their imprisoned. But our biggest mistake was aban- proxies gained around the globe. Ronald Reagan did not accept the doning Afghanistan after the collapse Emboldened, the Soviet Union en- status quo. of the Soviet puppet regime, leaving gaged in its most extensive military He did not accept a static geo- that poor country an orphan child of expansion in that dictatorships his- political division of the world between the cold war. But we made no mistake tory; during the 1970s, the Soviets ex- the free nations and the captive na- in contributing to a devastating Soviet panded their nuclear missile arsenals tions of the evil empire. defeat, a defeat that brought about the as well as their conventional arsenals He and his allies—and I will be proud end of the cold war. in virtually every armament category. to my dying day to have considered When Ronald Reagan left office, this At the end of the 1970s, the previous myself one of his allies—believed that country had been transformed. Malaise was not associated with the president as left shame-faced, following we could roll back communism, on the American economy, nor the American the invasion of Afghanistan, declaring ground, and in the minds of people. spirit. his ‘‘surprise’’ at Soviet behavior. Ronald Reagan went to England in Optimism, that personal trait of Ron- President Reagan came to office 1983, before the leftist Oxford Union, ald Reagan, was what characterized dedicated to redressing the military and announced the creation of what our standing in the world, our econ- balance and engaging the Cold War. would become the National Endowment omy, and our belief in ourselves. His administration saw the largest for Democracy, which would support Reagan, a child of the Midwest who peace-time growth of military spending programs around the world fostering understood mythically the role of the in modern American history. That es- democratic principles and practices. western frontier in the American psy- calation combined American resolve Last year, on the 20th anniversary of che, left us looking to the horizon, to with American ingenuity, and this was this bold initiative, President Bush an- the future. no more evident than in President Rea- nounced a major push by the NED into Ronald Reagan was a humble man, gan’s Strategic Defense Initiative. the Arab world. who left office gladly, having served The President rejected conventional Democracy remains relevant after it his term, but who never stopped loving deterrence doctrine when he stated, has triumphed over communist tyr- the American people. ‘‘We must seek other means of deter- anny. It was such love that led to one of the ring war. It is both militarily and mor- But for democracy to succeed, people most moving letters to the American ally necessary . . . I propose to channel striving to break the yoke of tyranny public ever written in our history, the our technological prowess toward had to have a friend in the United letter he wrote on November 5, 1994, building a more secure and stable States. Ronald Reagan did not limit announcing that he was slowly suc- world . . . Our only purpose is to his friendship to diplomacy and mili- cumbing to Alzheimer’s Disease. search for ways to reduce the danger of tary posturing. This is a horrible disease, as so many nuclear war.’’ A key aspect of the Reagan legacy American families know. What President Reagan imagined, was the Reagan Doctrine’s policy of My colleagues in the Senate know when he stated this back in 1984, is support for anti-communist move- that, after much soul-searching and slowly coming to be, 20 years later. We ments around the world. We supported study, I have become a strong pro- have moved too slowly, but not because Solidarity in Poland, using the Inter- ponent of embryonic stem cell re- we lacked in vision. national Labor Organization. search, because of the promise it offers President Reagan was willing to We supported the resistance in Nica- for treatment of some of the most challenge the Soviets diplomatically, ragua—and the wars over that policy wrenching illnesses Americans face militarily and by proxy. He was un- were sometimes almost as intense here today, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons abashed in declaring that regime an on Capitol Hill. and juvenile diabetes. ‘‘evil empire’’. Who today denies the And we supported the Afghan resist- President Reagan’s widow, my dear inherent evil of the gulag? ance. friend Nancy, knows that I will remain He was bold in responding to the em- We’ve had democracy in Poland for dedicated to supporting this research placement of Soviet SS–20s in occupied over a decade, and Poland is the shin- through all my days in the Senate. Europe with Pershing’s in Germany. ing example of the New Europe, a coun- Even though retired and enjoying the Who today denies that this didn’t sig- try whose government and soldiers privacy that was always important for

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.018 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6651 him and his family, President Reagan to reflect on the life of this remarkable man. virtue. It was a right given to each of us by wrote on November 5, 1994 one of the He will not only be remembered for his vi- a sovereign God. bravest and most moving letters in sion and leadership, but also for his convic- Rondald Reagan did not invent freedom. He defined it. For through his wit and humil- American history. tion to principles, his sense of pride and love of country. ity, he carried his role in history as the man He said: President Reagan made a difference in my who gave freedom a face. And through his Upon learning this news, Nancy and I had life both personally and politically. When he undying faith in those who entrusted him to decide whether as private citizens we was elected in 1980, I remember vividly say- the role as their leader, Ronald Reagan would keep this a private matter or whether ing to my wife Priscilla ‘‘this is such an im- achieved greatness. we would make this news known in a public portant election for our nation that I have to Even though President Reagan has now way. So now, we feel it is important to share become involved. I had no idea his election completed the journey he began so many it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope would one day lead me to seek elective office years ago, our nation has not yet completed this might promote greater awareness of this and eventually to represent Florida in the the path we began under his leadership. Ron- condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clear- United State Senate. ald Reagan made America stronger, more er understanding of the individuals and fami- Knowing Ronald Reagan and serving in the prosperous and more confident. We still need lies who are affected by it. U.S. Congress when he was President of the to do more to make our country and the After speaking of the burdens he United States has been one of the greatest world a better and safer place to live, work knew his long illness had in store—not honors of my life. I remember when he came and raise a family. We must continue his leg- to Florida in 1988 to campaign for me in my acy so as to ensure that America remains for him, but for his beloved Nancy, he race for the United States Senate. I intro- that shinning city on the hill that President thanked his fellow Americans. He said: duced him saying: ‘‘Mr. President, we will Reagan described to us. Let me thank you, the American people, never forget that you gave us back a belief in To Nancy and the Reagan family, our na- for giving me the great honor of allowing me ourselves and our nation. You restarted our tion is forever in your debt for sharing this to serve as your President. When the Lord economy giving people hope and oppor- unique and special individual with us, the calls me home, whenever that may be, I will tunity. You rebuilt America’s military and American People. leave with the greatest love for this country led the fight for freedom around the world.’’ President Reagan, we say goodbye for now. of ours and eternal optimism for its future. Ronald Reagan was more than the president, You have touched our lives deeply. You have I now begin the journey that will lead me he was an inspiration . . . he was a friend. indeed lived the words of sacred scripture: into the sunset of my life. I know that for Each year, the magnitude of President ‘‘You have fought the good fight, you have America there will always be a bright dawn Reagan’s accomplishments at home and finished the race, you have kept the faith.’’ ahead. abroad become increasing apparent. As rec- Godspeed Mr. President. These are the virtuous and loving ognition of his achievements and their im- f pacts on our lives today grows so does the words of a patriot, of a brave and hum- nation’s gratitude toward him. He embodied RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF ble man, of a man who lived every day the American Spirit that helped lift the mo- RONALD WILSON REAGAN in the belief that our best days lie rale of our country. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ahead. It is America that pauses this American Presidents affect history in their hour of 11:30 having arrived, the Senate week, and I thank God for the gift of own way, but fewer have made more of an will proceed to consideration of a reso- the greatest American president of the impact or shaped the history of their times lution honoring the former President twentieth century, Ronald Reagan. than Ronald Reagan. In the election of 1980, Americans were Ronald Wilson Reagan, which the clerk We have lost a great American. faced with one of the most simple, yet defin- I think it is fitting to quote another will report. ing questions in American politics: ‘‘Are you The legislative clerk read as follows: great American, Daniel Webster who better off now than you were four years A resolution (S. Res. 373) relative to the spoke so eloquently about the passing ago?’’ Were we as Americans willing to ac- death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, a former cept that the once proud land of the free and of two other Presidents, Thomas Jef- President of the United States. ferson and John Adams. Webster’s the home of the brave was now worn and S. RES. 373 words were never more true than tired and lacked direction? America said: ‘‘No!’’ Resolved, That the Senate has heard with today: Ronald Reagan reaffirmed my philosophy profound sorrow and deep regret the an- A superior and commanding human intel- as well as that of a whole generation which nouncement of the death of the Honorable lect, a truly great man, when Heaven vouch- believed that wealth and prosperity emerge Ronald Wilson Reagan, a former President of safes so rare a gift, is not a temporary flame, from the spirit of creativity that resides in the United States, and a former Governor of burning brightly for a while, and then giving individuals not government, and to the belief the State of California. place to returning darkness. It is rather a in the principles of less taxing, less spending, Resolved, That in recognition of his illus- spark of fervent heat, as well as radiant less government and more freedom. Freedom trious statesmanship, his leadership in na- light, with power to enkindle the common deeply mattered to Ronald Reagan, and free- tional and world affairs, his distinguished mass of human kind; so that when it glim- dom deeply matters to me. public service to his State and his Nation, mers in its own decay, and finally goes out With Ronald Reagan’s election came a re- and as a mark of respect to one who has held in death, no night follows, but it leaves the newed vitality in America. He brought a be- such eminent public station in life, the Pre- world all light, all on fire from the potent lief that freedom must ring from the bells of siding Officer of the Senate appoint a com- contact of its own spirit. this great nation and that opportunity mittee to consist of all the Members of the I pray that America will always be should not be limited. He reminded us of the Senate to attend the funeral of the former alight with the spirit of Ronald America that was there all along. A freedom President. Reagan. loving country waiting to be unshackled Resolved, That the Senate hereby tender its from a Government that had grown too big deep sympathy to the members of the family The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The and cost too much which dictated what was of the former President in their sad bereave- Senator from Mississippi. best for us. No, we wanted better and Ronald ment. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- Reagan led us there. Resolved, That the Secretary communicate imous consent the remarks of our Under President Reagan’s leadership, the these resolutions to the House of Represent- former colleague, Senator Connie spirit of America was rekindled and the atives and transmit a copy thereof to the Mack, be printed in the RECORD. flame of freedom burned bright free markets, family of the former President. There being no objection, the mate- free ideas, free trade and freedom as the cen- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. By re- terpiece of our foreign policy. The Reagan quest, Senators are asked to vote from rial was ordered to be printed in the Revolution had no boundaries. The winds of RECORD, as follows: freedom swept across America and gained their desks. RONALD W. REAGAN momentum throughout the world. Freedom’s The majority leader is recognized. 1911–2004 ring was heard in Latin America, where na- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, these past few days we have seen an extraordinary (A tribute by former U.S. Senator Connie tions turned back communism and accepted Mack (R–FL)) the free will of the people. In Eastern Eu- outpouring of affection for our 40th rope, freedom broke the rusted chains of to- President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. In a RONALD REAGAN WAS MORE THAN THE PRESI- talitarianism and caused the Berlin Wall to DENT, HE WAS AN INSPIRATION, HE WAS MY few short hours, he will lie in state fall. under the Capitol dome where dig- FRIEND Ronald Reagan never lost faith in the free- As America mourns the passing of former dom, dignity and liberty of mankind. He un- nitaries from around the world and President Ronald Reagan, one of the most derstood that freedom is never more than citizens from across the country will loved American Presidents in history, it is one generation away from extinction. He pay their respects to the man from appropriate that our nation take a moment never doubted that freedom was more than a Dixon.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:45 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.020 S09PT1 S6652 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 In his 1982 State of the Union ad- shambles. Inflation was in the double human freedom are two sides of the dress, President Reagan told the Na- digits. Interest rates were soaring. same coin. tion: We don’t have to turn to our his- Americans had to wait in endless lines Some call it the Reagan Revolution. tory books for heroes; they are all to pump overpriced gas. Real incomes Others call it the Reagan Restoration. around us. In life, Ronald Reagan was a had stagnated and the American work- I prefer the latter term. The man from hero to millions. To the freedom fight- er was demoralized. In his 1989 ‘‘Speak- Dixon—lifeguard, radio announcer, ers in the Soviet Union, to his fellow ing My Mind’’ collection of essays and actor, governor, father, adoring hus- citizens striving toward that American speeches, Ronald Reagan reflected band, and President of the United dream, Ronald Reagan told the world that: States—restored not only our con- that we are meant to be free. Here we were, a country bursting with eco- fidence, but our fundamental under- He was a man of faith and deeply nomic promise, and yet our political leader- standing of the source of America’s held convictions. Like James Madison, ship had gone out of its way to frustrate greatness: the American people. Ronald Reagan believed that in the America’s natural economic strength. It Indeed, America was blessed to have creation of our Republic was the hand made no sense. My attitude had always such a President. Now he will enter the of God. He believed our freedoms flow been—let the people flourish. history books as one of our greatest. not from the State but from the Al- So, he set about slashing Federal in- God bless Ronald Wilson Reagan. God mighty. Our task was and remains to come taxes and cutting burdensome bless America. awaken in the people this essential regulations. It was his mission to free Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and truth. the American worker and unleash the nays. I close with a story I believe captures American entrepreneur. When he came The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is Ronald Reagan’s remarkable character, to office, the top marginal tax rate was there a sufficient second? his courage, and his vision. It was 1997. 70 percent. By the time he left, it was There is a sufficient second. From a news report was a story of an a mere 28 percent. His sweeping tax re- The question is on agreeing to the emigre. forms overhauled the tax code and re- resolution. Walking in Arm and Hammer Park near moved 6 million taxpayers from the tax The clerk will call the roll. his home, Reagan was approached by an el- rolls. The legislative clerk called the roll. derly tourist and his 12-year-old grandson, At the same time, President Reagan Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- Ukranian emigres now living near Toledo, gave Federal Reserve chairman Paul ator from Montana (Mr. BAUCUS) and OH. They spoke with him for a moment and Volcker free reign to tighten the the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. the grandfather snapped a picture of the boy money supply and bring down infla- KERRY) are necessarily absent. sitting with the former president. An article tion. The result was announced—yeas 98, about the encounter and the picture ap- Together, these policies worked. nays 0, as follows: peared first in the Toledo Blade and then in True to the President’s forecast, as newspapers around the country. The other [Rollcall Vote No. 111 Leg.] day, the grandfather recalled their meeting. the economy grew, so, too, did tax rev- YEAS—98 enues. Tax revenues increased faster We went to the park for a picnic with our Akaka Dole Lott friends, he said, and then he saw President than GDP. By 1990, the economy had Alexander Domenici Lugar Reagan. And we began to cheer him and said, grown by a third—or as the Wall Street Allard Dorgan McCain Mr. President, thank you for everything you Journal put it, ‘‘roughly the size of Allen Durbin McConnell did for the Jewish people, for Soviet people, Germany.’’ Over the course of his presi- Bayh Edwards Mikulski to destroy the Communist empire. And he Bennett Ensign Miller dency, the economy created 19 million Biden Enzi said, yes, that is my job. Murkowski jobs and the stock market hit a record Bingaman Feingold Murray Ronald Wilson Reagan was raised in high. America enjoyed the longest eco- Bond Feinstein Nelson (FL) Boxer Fitzgerald a small town. Part of him remained a nomic expansion up to that time. Nelson (NE) Breaux Frist Nickles small town citizen all of his life. Not in Brownback Graham (FL) Throughout, President Reagan was Pryor Bunning Graham (SC) the self conscious way one thinks of a assailed for the growing deficit. In typ- Reed Burns Grassley politician stumping on the campaign Reid ical Washington fashion, he got the Byrd Gregg Roberts trail. Ronald Reagan’s small town blame for adverse economic numbers, Campbell Hagel Rockefeller roots informed the way he viewed the but never the credit for economic suc- Cantwell Harkin Carper Hatch Santorum body politic—what he believed people cess. Contrary to his critics, however, Sarbanes wanted from life, from each other and Chafee Hollings the Federal deficit fell from 6.3 percent Chambliss Hutchison Schumer from government. of GNP in fiscal year 1983 to 2.3 percent Clinton Inhofe Sessions As he explained, when a person grows in 1988. The deficit actually shrank as Cochran Inouye Shelby up in a small town, Coleman Jeffords Smith a percentage of Gross National Prod- Collins Johnson Snowe You get to know people as individuals, not uct. Conrad Kennedy Specter as blocs or members of special interest At the time, his policies were dubbed, Cornyn Kohl Stabenow groups. You discover that, despite their dif- ‘‘Reaganomics.’’ Now, they’re consid- Corzine Kyl Stevens Craig Landrieu Sununu ferences, most people have a lot in common ered common sense. President Reagan’s . . . [W]e all want freedom and liberty, Crapo Lautenberg Talent peace, love and security, a good home, and a guiding principle was simple, yet pro- Daschle Leahy Thomas found: government policies should grow Dayton Levin Voinovich chance to worship God in our own way; we DeWine Lieberman Warner all want the chance to get ahead and make the economy, not manage [or redis- Dodd Lincoln Wyden our children’s lives better than our own. We tribute?] it. The impact of this idea all want the chance to work at a job of our was so great that, now, even the other NOT VOTING—2 own choosing and to be fairly rewarded for side of the aisle speaks of targeted tax Baucus Kerry it. cuts and tax credits, and no longer The resolution (S. Res. 373) was Ronald Reagan believed that the gov- openly campaigns to raise our taxes. agreed to. ernment should serve the people. He Indeed, President Clinton crys- Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I move to believed that the strength of our econ- tallized the Reagan Revolution when reconsider the vote. omy came from the creativity, inge- he declared, ‘‘The era of big govern- Mr. WARNER. I move to lay that mo- nuity and productivity of the indi- ment is over.’’ tion on the table. vidual, not from the plans and schemes President Reagan believed in the The motion to lay on the table was of government bureaucrats or intellec- dreams and dignity of the individual. agreed to. tual elites. As he said in his second inaugural ad- f This view of America’s economic suc- dress, ‘‘There are no limits to growth cess guided his economic policies here and human progress, when men and HONORING PRESIDENT RONALD at home, and, in no small way, shaped women are free to follow their WILSON REAGAN his political policies abroad. dreams.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. MUR- When Ronald Reagan became Presi- Ronald Reagan reminded the Amer- KOWSKI). Under the previous order, S. dent, the American economy was in a ican people that economic liberty and Res. 374 is considered and agreed to,

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.020 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6653 the preamble is agreed to, and the mo- the biggest electoral victories in the polit- In Illinois, he discovered there was tion to reconsider is laid upon the ical history of the United States; more to life than just football and table. Whereas during summit meetings with So- lifeguarding. There was also acting. The resolution (S. Res. 374) was viet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev in Connecting with an audience plugged December 1987, President Reagan signed a agreed to. treaty to eliminate intermediate-range nu- him into a broader world. As he later The preamble was agreed to. clear forces; said: The resolution, with its preamble, Whereas President Reagan’s steadfast op- For a kid suffering childhood pangs of inse- reads as follows: position to communism, his unshakeable re- curity, the applause was music. S. RES. 374 solve to defeat the ‘‘Evil Empire’’, and his Ambition led him westward out of Il- Whereas Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th secure belief in government for and by the linois; Hollywood, to be exact. There, President of the United States, was born on people, led to the collapse of the Berlin Wall as we all know, he started his success- February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, to and victory in the Cold War; ful acting career and, more impor- Nelle and John Reagan and raised in Dixon, Whereas President Reagan’s belief in free- dom as a God-given right of all peoples led to tantly, met a young actress from Chi- Illinois; cago named Nancy Davis. She became Whereas as a lifeguard at Rock River in a democratic revolution across Central Lowell, Illinois, a young Ronald Reagan America; and the love of his life. Nancy was focused, saved the lives of 77 swimmers; Whereas Ronald Wilson Reagan, father, smart, and loved her Ronnie. Jimmy Whereas Ronald Reagan enrolled in Eureka husband, actor, and dedicated public servant, Stewart once remarked: College where he played football, acted in restored the pride, optimism and strength of If Ronnie had married Nancy the first amateur theater, and graduated with a bach- the United States and earned the deep re- time, he would have won an Academy Award. elor’s degree in economics and sociology; spect and affection of his fellow citizens: But gradually his time in front of an Whereas Ronald Reagan landed his first job Now, therefore, be it: Resolved, That the Senate notes with deep audience changed from the stage and as a radio announcer for WOC in Davenport, screen to the assembly hall. Time con- Iowa, and went on to become a popular sorrow and solemn mourning the death of sports announcer; Ronald Wilson Reagan. straints prevent me from following his Whereas Ronald Reagan launched a movie Resolved, That the Senate extends its ascent to the highest office in the land. career that spanned 50 movies, including his heartfelt sympathy to the wife and family of Let me simply comment that for most most famous role as the football legend, President Reagan. of us being a successful actor and ‘‘The Gipper’’; Resolved, That the Senate commends the pitchman, union president, two-term former President for his Presidency and its Whereas Ronald Reagan, who received Governor of our Nation’s largest State, more fan mail than any other actor at War- many accomplishments. Resolved, That the Senate calls on all the and a national figure to boot would ner Brothers Studios except Errol Flynn, have been enough of a career, espe- served as president of the Screen Actors people of the United States to reflect on the Guild from 1947 to 1960; record of the 40th President of the United cially at the age of 69. But Ronald Whereas on March 4, 1952, Ronald Reagan States during this national period of remem- Reagan had other thoughts, and so married his great love, Nancy Davis, who brance. began his run against President Jimmy was to become his lifelong confidante and Resolved, That the Secretary communicate Carter for the Presidency in 1980. companion; these resolutions to the House of Represent- Neck and neck until the debate a Whereas Ronald Reagan was the father of 4 atives and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the former President week before the election, Reagan broke children: Maureen, Michael, Patti, and Ron- it wide open when he closed by asking The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ald Prescott; Americans a simple question: Are you ator from Kentucky. Whereas Ronald Reagan hosted the popular better off than you were 4 years ago? television series ‘‘GE Theater’’ from 1954 to f 1962; On election day, Reagan won a Whereas in 1962, Ronald Reagan switched TRIBUTE TO FORMER PRESIDENT smashing victory, winning 44 of 50 his party affiliation from Democrat to Re- RONALD REAGAN States. He would top that mark in 1984, winning 49 out of 50 States. publican and 2 years later delivered a major Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I televised speech in support of Presidential rise today because a mighty oak has I have listened to and read countless candidate Barry Goldwater; fallen. Ronald Reagan has left his life people reflecting on what President Whereas in 1966, Ronald Reagan won the Reagan meant to them and to America. governorship of California and in 1970 was re- here on Earth, but oh what a life it was. Born in the middle of our great Were there enough time, I would fill up elected to a second term; the rest of the afternoon with my Whereas Governor Reagan campaigned for Republic in the beginning of the last the Republican nomination in 1968, and again century, his was an American tale from thoughts about this great man. But I in 1976; start to finish. will limit my observations to what I Whereas on July 16, 1980, the former Gov- Jack and Nelle Reagan brought a son think will be, in addition to restoring ernor won the Republican nomination and on into the world in Tampico, IL, in 1911. America’s faith in itself, the way his- November 4, 1980, won the United States Jack was a shoe salesman with an tory will remember Ronald Reagan, the Presidency in a landslide vote; Irishman’s flare for storytelling. Nelle peacemaker. Whereas President Reagan appointed the I want to address the question, What first woman to the United States Supreme was a devout Christian who made ends meet by doing other people’s sewing does it mean to have won the cold war? Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor; Revisionists suggest that Ronald Whereas on March 30, 1981, only 2 months out of their home. When Jack first saw into his Presidency, Ronald Reagan survived their healthy baby in his crib, he Reagan had little to do with the Soviet an assassination attempt and upon meeting looked at this little baby and said he Union’s fall which they now claim was Nancy in the hospital, quipped with char- looked like a ‘‘little fat Dutchman.’’ just inevitable. I can tell you no one acteristic good humor, ‘‘Honey, I forgot to And the nickname stuck, ‘‘Dutch.’’ thought that in 1979. Communism was duck’’; Times were hard for the Reagans. He on the rise and freedom was in retreat. Whereas President Reagan delivered on his commented years later that: The United States was the toothless promise to cut taxes for American workers Our family didn’t exactly come from the tiger with the uncertain future. Energy in 1981, and achieved the historic tax cuts of wrong side of the tracks, but we were cer- shortages crippled us, and rampant 1986 which overhauled the Federal tax code tainly within sound of the train whistles. and reduced tax rates for almost all tax- crime hunted us down. Interest rates payers, including removing 6,000,000 Ameri- Even then, it was in Ronald Reagan’s for homes, cars, and businesses were cans from the tax rolls; character to look for the Sun behind sky high. Our economy was wrenched Whereas under President Reagan’s leader- the clouds. Growing up, he lived a typ- back and forth between bouts of reces- ship, inflation fell, interest rates declined, ical American boy’s life. He was a life- sion and inflation, both at the same and by the seventh year of his Presidency, guard in the summer and a football time. America’s decline was marked by the stock market hit an all-time high; player in the fall. In the fading years, new, unfamiliar words. We learned Whereas President Reagan presided over when Alzheimer’s robbed him of most stagflation, ‘‘taxflation,’’ and, of the longest economic expansion in the his- tory of the United States until that time and of his memory, he could still summon course, we learned malaise. rebuilt the national defenses of the United up his youth in Illinois, proudly recall- America’s economy was not the only States; ing the 77 lives he saved as a lifeguard thing in decline. So, too, was our for- Whereas President Reagan won reelection from the teeming Rock River, notching eign policy. Still suffering from a Viet- in 1984 carrying 49 out of 50 States—one of each one on a log on the shore. nam syndrome, we watched and did

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.022 S09PT1 S6654 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 nothing as Afghanistan was invaded by the fate of millions, but of just one. In by the STASI, the secret police of Eric the Soviets, as hostages in Iran were May of 1975, a 5-year-old boy fell into Honneker. seized, and as Cuban puppets invaded the Spree River, which divided then- It means 38 million Poles will never Africa and Central America. Our Navy Communist East Berlin from free West fear General Jaruzelski attempting to was weak. Our planes couldn’t fly. Our Berlin. As firemen from West Berlin— crush the Solidarity free labor move- Army lacked volunteers and morale. firemen, not soldiers—started to go to ment. The nuclear balance was tipping, and the boy’s rescue, an East German pa- It means 22 million Romanians will our intelligence services were ravaged trol boat barred their entry into East never know the tortured madness and by firings and mismanagement. German waters. The boy drowned. human experimentation of Nicolae We were declining and the Soviet The mayor of West Berlin described Ceausescu. Union was rising. Some people were that refused rescue as ‘‘an incompre- It means 16 million in the Czech Re- ready to give up. Others suggested the hensible and frightful act, placing po- public and Slovakia will never hear Presidency was too big and com- litical considerations before the saving tanks rumbling through their city plicated a job for any single person. It of a human life.’’ But for Reagan, it streets to crush self-rule. seemed as if we had lost our nerve. But was the sad personification of a harsh It means tens of millions of former not Ronald Reagan. You see, he had a and enduring reality: Communism is a West Germans lead lives oblivious to vision. system where every human life is sub- the cosmic nervousness that gripped In 1982, he explained his ‘‘sick bear’’ limated to the ruthless needs of the their mother’s and father’s generation. theory: state. It means that 5 million in Finland no The Soviet Empire is faltering because Focused on the value of a single longer look across the Gulf of Finland rigid centralized control has destroyed inno- human life, Ronald Reagan looked with dread at 7.2 million people in Lat- vation, efficiency and individual achieve- across the globe and saw 600 million via, Estonia, and Lithuania, who lived ment. . . . The Soviet dictatorship has people living like slaves under the in slavery as a warning to any neigh- forged the largest armed force in the world Communist lash. He did not mince bors who would dare dissent from the . . . by preempting the human needs of its Soviet world view. people and, in the end, this course will un- words or deeds. He dubbed the Soviet dermine the foundations of the Soviet sys- Union the ‘‘evil empire,’’ a description In all, 600 million lives were emanci- tem. brutally accurate, yet offensive to the pated by the victory in the cold war— With his customary humor, he had a tender sensibilities of most of the the greatest liberation in the history of memorable way of explaining this. He media and intelligentsia here at home. mankind, and hopefully for all time. Now, having said all of that, let me talked of a Soviet citizen who went to He called for a massive defense in- just mention how much I miss that a Soviet bureau of transportation to crease—‘‘peace through strength,’’ he sweet-hearted man, especially his sense buy a car. After paying and filling out called it—and some even in his own of humor. I have been reminded from all the forms, he is told by the seller of Cabinet opposed it. all the replayed speeches just how won- the car: Come back in 10 years to get In the face of criticism, Reagan derful he was. For example, during an your car. strengthened our defense. He quoted The man asks: In the morning or the Demosthenes in dismissing the Soviets’ exchange with the press one day, he afternoon? empty assurances of their good inten- said: The official responds: Well, we are tions on arms control: I have given my aides instructions that if talking about 10 years from now; what trouble breaks out in any of the world’s hot What sane man would let another man’s spots, they should wake me up imme- difference does it make whether it is word rather than his deeds tell him who is at diately—even if I am in a cabinet meeting. the morning or afternoon? war and who is at peace with him? It makes you wonder what President The man replies: Well, the plumber is He then translated that demand into Reagan said to Saint Peter. Something coming in the morning. a Russian saying of no uncertain witty, no doubt, and delivered with a Beneath the humor, President words—doveryai, no proveryai. In Rus- Reagan knew the serious truth. The warm smile. sian, that means ‘‘trust but verify.’’ So now the long goodbye that Mrs. Soviet Union was as inherently weak Ronald Reagan did not have timid Reagan, his rock and strength and the as the U.S. economy was inherently dreams. He wasn’t interested in slow- love of his life, has spoken of so mov- strong, a fact too few recognized. So ing the decline of freedom or just hold- ingly is nearly complete. So I will close when President Reagan’s policies began ing its position steady; he wanted free- with President Reagan’s own words in to revitalize our economy, the con- dom to ring across the globe and com- his courageous letter to the American fidence restored here was matched by munism to be relegated to the ash heap people upon discovery of the disease new uncertainty over in the Soviet of history. So he went to the Berlin that would ultimately bring about his Union. Wall to call out in front of that colos- fall. President Reagan said 10 years Others have and will talk about the sal affront to freedom: ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, ago: Reagan revolution here at home, but in tear down this wall.’’ terms of our victory in the cold war, He left Reykjavik when it was clear When the Lord calls me home, whenever the Reagan economic recovery was the that may be, I will leave the greatest love that Mr. Gorbachev was only bar- for this country of ours and eternal opti- first body-blow that eventually gaining for the end of the Strategic De- mism for its future. I now begin the journey exorcized the demon of communism fense Initiative, which matching, the that will lead me into the sunset of my life. from the Soviet Union. Soviets knew, would spend them into I know that for America there will always be The real trouble for the Soviet Union oblivion. Margaret Thatcher notes that a bright dawn ahead. was not Reagan’s policies, but Rea- Reykjavik, deplored as a loss by Rea- God bless Ronald Reagan, an Amer- gan’s values, his courage, and his will- gan’s critics, particularly by the Euro- ican hero. power. Before he was ever elected, pean and American intelligentsia, Madam President, I yield the floor. President Reagan recognized that the marked the beginning of the end of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Soviet Union was an ‘‘arsenal of anar- Soviet Union. ator from Iowa. chy’’ throughout the world. It was a Of course, all the significant arms Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, our sickness of the human condition, he control reductions came after Reagan Nation has come together this week to said. And President Reagan was never walked away from Reykjavik. But mourn the passing of former President afraid to do that which so many lead- today, President Reagan is vindicated Ronald Reagan. However anticipated ers lack the courage to do: look at evil by some 600 million people who breathe his death may have been, it is still a and call it by its name. In this regard, freely because of the collapse of the So- profound loss for the Reagan family. Reagan was like Churchill. Reagan was viet empire. Our thoughts and prayers are with the nemesis of communism, just as So what does it mean to liberate al- them all and especially with former Churchill was of nazism. He understood most 600 million from fear and terror? First Lady Nancy Reagan. the evil that communism represented It means 49 million Ukrainians will However, knowing the kind of man and what it would do if unchecked. never again worry about a class purge. Ronald Reagan was, knowing his re- Interestingly, Reagan’s under- It means 17 million former East Ger- lentless optimism and his sunny dis- standing of this evil did not begin with mans will never be grabbed in the night position, something tells me he would

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.024 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6655 prefer that Americans spend this week himself suffered from hearing loss, ve- Government, and market-oriented remembering and celebrating his toed his advisers. He signed the bill principles. His philosophies guided our unique character and quality. ‘‘Amer- into law. As a result, we have had a se- Nation to become the economic and ica in mourning’’ just does not seem ries of medical breakthroughs that are military superpower it is today. Of Reaganesque because Ronald Reagan helping millions of Americans cope course, he was often called the Great was always about ‘‘morning in Amer- with hearing loss and communication Communicator for his ability to give a ica.’’ He always looked at the bright disorders. rousing speech that could both rally side of every situation or cir- Lastly, he and Nancy fought a heroic the troops and yet make an individual cumstance. I remember the story he battle with Alzheimer’s disease, and in the crowd of thousands feel as if told about the little boy who walked they did a great deal to raise the level they were having a heart-to-heart talk. into a barn and encountered a huge pile of awareness and understanding of this Beyond his optimism, his confidence, of manure. The boy, who was not the terrible disease. I am especially proud and graceful charm was a man of ac- least bit disappointed, broke into a big of the courageous leadership Nancy tion who implemented great change in smile and said: I just know there is a Reagan has displayed in our efforts to the United States of America. Under pony in here somewhere. That was the find a cure for this deadly disease by his leadership, our Nation sowed seeds Ronald Reagan we remember and ad- her advocating a more expanded stem of prosperity and reduced regulatory mire. cell research program in America. burdens on small business. He lowered Iowans relate strongly to Ronald As I said, the most fitting way to pay taxes for all Americans, including re- Reagan because his roots were our tribute to President Reagan is not so ducing the top marginal rate from an roots. He grew up next door in much to mourn his death as to cele- oppressive 70 percent to approximately smalltown Illinois and spent 5 forma- brate his life and to honor his service half that, offering new incentives to tive years in Iowa. In fact, this was to our country. As he lies in state at create wealth and jobs and rebuild where the young Ronald Reagan found the Capitol this week, a thankful America. his voice as the Great Communicator— American nation will say farewell to a He encouraged Americans to embrace first as a radio announcer at WOC truly unique American. their own destiny and realized that Radio in Davenport and later at WHO Madam President, I yield the floor. Government was not the answer to so- Radio in Des Moines where he became The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cial ills; people were. Good people one of the most popular sports broad- ator from Texas. working in concert to better their com- casters in the region. That was at the Mrs. HUTCHISON. Madam President, munities and their fellow man could height of the Great Depression. I rise today to pay tribute to an Amer- accomplish far more than bureaucracy, He remembered this period with obvi- ican legend, President Ronald Reagan. from his vantage point. ous fondness. In his autobiography, Like all Americans, I was saddened to Perhaps most important, President ‘‘An American Life,’’ he wrote: learn of his passing over the weekend. Reagan took the steps to ultimately I spent four years at station WHO in Des I had left our Republican State conven- win the cold war. He pursued peace Moines and they were among the most pleas- tion at a time when it was moving through strength and achieved an over- ant of my life. At 22, I’d achieved my dream; across the floor that he might be in his whelming victory that was inconceiv- I was a sports announcer. If I had stopped final hours. Of course, all of us started able to a generation that was raised there, I believe I would have been happy the reminiscing. It was a moment of great with fallout drills and backyard bunk- rest of my life. loss, but yet a recollection of his ers. During his two terms in the White humor, his contagious optimism, and Who can forget the famous challenge House, I met President Reagan on the historic accomplishments he made he laid down when he cried, ‘‘Mr. many occasions, and just about every for our country really were comforting Gorbachev, tear down this wall’’? They time he would eagerly tell me he had and engendered so many wonderful mo- were indeed great, dramatic words but been an announcer at WHO Radio. He ments. more importantly words of action. Two regaled me with stories of how, sitting Although I was not a Member of this and a half years later, what once in his studio in Des Moines, he faked body while he was in office, I have lived seemed a permanent divider through the play by play of the Chicago Cubs and served under his conservative prin- the heart of Berlin was torn down piece baseball game based upon wire reports ciples and ideologies. He was in his po- by piece, section by section, until it as they came through. He seemed to litical prime when I was just beginning was reduced to a pile of rubble. have this fixed in his mind, that when in politics. During his first campaign, Visitors to the Ronald Reagan Build- he would see me, it was TOM HARKIN my husband Ray was chairman of the ing and International Trade Center in and WHO. If this is HARKIN, I am going Texas Republican Party and spent Washington, DC, can view a section of to tell him about my time at WHO. It many hours traveling with him across that wall donated by the people of Ber- sort of became a thing that every time Texas. In 1992, I was honored to be tem- lin in honor of the President and in we met, he, again, would tell me some porary chair of the Republican Na- recognition of his leadership. The seg- story about his time at WHO Radio. So tional Convention in Houston, TX, ment, which is over 9 feet high and that was my experience with the when he delivered his very important weighs almost 3 tons, is from a section Reagan charm. message that turned out to be his good- of the wall near the Brandenburg Gate We disagreed on many important bye to America. It was there that he where President Reagan issued that issues, but you could not come into left us with these final thoughts: challenge. It stands as a stark re- contact with this man and not feel his Whatever else history may say about me minder of the great shift in global poli- personal warmth and charm. In fact, I when I’m gone, I hope it will record that I tics that spread freedom in Europe and have been struck this week by the bi- appealed to your best hopes, not your worst encouraged new generations to pursue partisan affection for this former fears, to your confidence rather than your democracy. President. He was the genuine article, doubts. My dream is that you will travel the Today, we again find ourselves in a a man who embodied so many of the road ahead with liberty’s lamp guiding your fight for freedom. This generation, like traits we hold dear as Americans. We steps and opportunity’s arm steadying your their World War II grandparents and remember his conviction, his courage, way. . . . May each of you have the heart to cold war parents, has been called to conceive, the understanding to direct, and his lack of pretentiousness, and, yes, the hand to execute works that will make stand and fight for freedom. Today, we his optimism. the world a little better for your having been are grappling with a new threat: global On a personal note, I will always be here. . . . My fellow Americans, may every terrorism, an enemy with no borders, grateful to President Reagan for sign- dawn be a great new beginning for America no uniforms, no respect for traditional ing into law my bill to establish the and every evening bring us closer to that rules of war, and more importantly no National Institute on Deafness and shining city upon a hill. respect for human life. Communication Disorders at the Na- At a time of great despair in our Na- World War II took bitter years of tional Institutes of Health in 1988. tion, Ronald Reagan came into office fighting and sacrifice. The cold war Quite frankly, his advisers urged him and restored hope. He was an un- took decades of dedication and pa- to veto the bill, but the President, who equaled champion of freedom, smaller tience. This battle against terrorism

VerDate May 21 2004 03:50 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.027 S09PT1 S6656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 requires all that and more. The ques- that would ultimately take his life. His tions, the power to last a lifetime, and tion is: Will our generation meet the poise and hopeful spirit, even in the the power to change a life as well. test? Will we have what it takes to win face of the heartbreaking years ahead, We remember his touch, his smile, the peace? I believe we do. I believe the were remarkable. He said: and his encouragement, not simply be- strength, perseverance, and patriotism . . . Let me thank you, the American peo- cause when he walked into a room Ron- that Ronald Reagan embodied will help ple, for giving me the great honor of allow- ald Reagan conveyed a great personal see us through. ing me to serve as your president. When the warmth. That was certainly special in In 1987, he addressed a joint session Lord calls me home, whenever that day may and of itself, and something that any- of Congress saying: be, I will leave with the greatest love for this one who had the chance to meet him or country of ours and eternal optimism for its Let it never be said of this generation of see him in person would always remem- future. I now begin the journey that will lead Americans that we became so obsessed with ber, but it was because this personal me into the sunset of my life. I know that for failure that we refused to take risks that America there will always be a bright dawn connection conveyed a sense of pur- could further the cause of peace and freedom ahead. Thank you, my friends. May God al- pose, a sense of kindness, and an enor- in the world. ways bless you. mous love for public service. That was Since learning of his passing last Standing by his side through good the power of the Great Communicator, weekend, elected officials, former Cabi- times and bad, his beloved wife Nancy, the power of the personal connection net members, and newspapers across a beautiful woman, very slight in stat- that he made. the world have been penning eulogies, ure but strong as steel. Theirs was a I consider this the greatest tribute of all. Despite the myriad and extraor- remembrances, and tributes to the be- partnership in every respect and one of dinary legislative and foreign policy loved President. the great love stories of our time. Ron- James Baker, his former Chief of victories of President Reagan such as ald Wilson Reagan was a great Presi- Staff and Treasury Secretary: cutting taxes and reforming the code, dent. He left an indelible impression on rebuilding our Nation’s defenses, turn- President Reagan restored America’s our country. As we say farewell, our source of pride and confidence in itself. He ing back the Soviets in Afghanistan, or thoughts and prayers are with Nancy was a wonderful person to work for and a leading the West to a lasting victory in and his family. We thank them and we truly great President. His willingness to the cold war—despite the enormous thank the Lord that he gave us Ronald stick to his principles changed the world. substance of these achievements, Ron- Reagan at a time when our country Former Prime Minister Margaret ald Reagan, in the end, is not remem- Thatcher: needed him the most. bered first and foremost as a clever pol- I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- He will be missed not only by those who itician with great machinations of po- sence of a quorum. knew him, and not only by the nation that litical strategy or hardball political The PRESIDING OFFICER. The he served so proudly and loved so deeply, but tactics. Instead, the descriptive words clerk will call the roll. also by the millions of men and women who that we heard here and across the live in freedom today because of the The assistant legislative clerk pro- ceeded to call the roll. country over and over again are integ- policies he pursued. To have achieved rity, character, courage, and leader- so much against so many odds and with Mr. SUNUNU. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order ship. These are qualities that tran- such humor and humanity made Ron- scend politics and qualities that tran- ald Reagan a truly great American for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without scend time. They are qualities that in- hero. spire the young and comfort the aged. Secretary of State Colin Powell, who objection, it is so ordered. The Senator They are the qualities of heroes. served as his National Security Ad- from New Hampshire. Mr. SUNUNU. Madam President, as Ronald Reagan was fond of describing viser, said: the heroes he saw in audiences at every President Reagan fueled the spirit of Americans gather in our Capitol and across the country to remember and speech he made or heroes he would see America. His smile, his optimism, his total as he traveled across the country in belief in the ultimate triumph of democracy pay tribute to President Ronald and freedom, and his willingness to act on Reagan, we have been provided a very every corner of America and coming that belief, helped end the Cold War and special opportunity to reflect on his from every walk of life. He saw in these usher in a new and brighter phase of history. great achievements as our Commander men and women the very strength of Mikhail Gorbachev, once Reagan’s in Chief, as well as the tremendous per- character, courage, integrity, and lead- adversary, called him: sonal strength which he brought to the ership that he knew made our country unique and which kept our country A true leader, a man of his word and an op- Oval Office. timist . . . He has earned a place in history But as we salute President Reagan prosperous and free. But by bringing and in people’s hearts. for his leadership, his integrity, and his these very same qualities to the Oval Finally, his Vice President, later our vision, I am struck by the very per- Office and drawing on them time and President, George H.W. Bush, has been sonal nature of so many of these time again to guide our Nation through giving interviews about how much fun memories and stories. Whether here in demanding and even dark times, he left he was and how they had lunch every Washington or out across the country, a legacy that shined like the city on a week together and sometimes they whether it is a U.S. Senator or a teach- hill which he knew America could be would talk substance, sometimes they er in a small school, it seems that so and would again become. It is a heroic would talk policy, and sometimes they many of these recollections begin with legacy, and it is the legacy of a great would just have a good time. They were phrases such as, ‘‘I remember seeing American. Thank you, Madam President. him during his first visit to our State,’’ very close, and yet he never lost that I suggest the absence of a quorum. laser beam focus on the big issues, the or ‘‘I shook his hand when he visited The PRESIDING OFFICER. The things that really mattered that would our factory,’’ or ‘‘I recall a story that clerk will call the roll. move us one step toward the peace President Reagan loved to tell,’’ or The assistant legislative clerk pro- through strength that was his guiding even ‘‘because of Ronald Reagan, I ceeded to call the roll. principle. chose to run for office.’’ Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask Indeed, his lasting place in the hearts These recollections are enormously unanimous consent that the order for of all Americans has been evidenced by personal, but I think they are a testa- the quorum call be rescinded. the outpouring of love and admiration ment to the way he touched people in The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. that we have seen across the Nation a very deep and unique way. He af- HAGEL). Without objection, it is so or- and around the world. Ronald Reagan fected the lives of millions of people in dered. was a leader who touched people with America and around the world in Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I join his words, inspired them with his ac- countless encounters. Many of these with my colleagues in paying profound tions, and led by his example. encounters may have been for only a respects to our late President Ronald On November 5, 1994, nearly a decade moment or two in a life that spanned Reagan, and I do so with a deep, deep ago, President Reagan announced to decades, but his gift was in his ability sense of humility. the world that he had been diagnosed to make a strong connection that had It is interesting, I walked into my re- with Alzheimer’s disease, the illness real power, the power to bridge genera- ception room just the other day. No

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.030 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6657 matter how long one is around here, I knowledge was really second to none. ‘‘Brother Rat,’’ which was about the think you sort of have to go back and He had a magnificent command of Virginia Military Institute, and that refresh your recollection as to what American history. movie didn’t exactly, in my judgment, you put up in your reception room, and But on this particular day, he re- properly characterize the magnificence I found six different photographs of flected on a little self-deprecating of that institute. As a matter of fact, I myself with the good fortune to be in humor, which he was very good at. He think it reflected dishonor upon that the presence of our former great Presi- told me when Pearl Harbor occurred, institute. And I remember you were in dent. he was a lieutenant in the Army Re- that movie. Lieutenant, your duty on I think back over my 26 years in the serve Cavalry, again because he loved this post is over. I will transfer you. Senate, having had the privilege of horses, he loved to ride. He promptly In due course the President said he working with all the Presidents in that went down, Pearl Harbor Day or the was transferred off the post, but I men- period of time and, prior thereto, those day after, whatever the case may be, tion that because those of us who had Presidents when I was in the Depart- and said: I want to be activated. And the opportunity to be with him, par- ment of Defense. Again, I say with a sure enough, he was eventually acti- ticularly in informal settings, remem- deep sense of respect and humility, I vated. He wanted to take, as we say in ber so well the magnificence of this believe it is clear in my mind that I the horse world, the bit in his teeth man, the lessons he taught each of us. had the greatest opportunity to work and charge—‘‘Send me right away out Again, going back to those days in with President Reagan, and probably to the front.’’ the buildup of the Soviet Union, he was had more opportunities to be with him I remember he gestured with his very conscious of the fact that the So- in a professional capacity than any hand. But, no, they sent him to an old viet Union was on pretty shaky finan- other President. cavalry post, which was down in one of cial status at that stage and that the I was ranking for a period of time on the Indian territories, and he laughed cold war posed a threat to the United the Armed Services Committee and in and joked and said: When we put those States—intercontinental missiles, the every way supported him in his re- posts out there, the primary thing was threat to the standard forces of NATO, markable vision to build and restore to secure the settlers and to hopefully the Warsaw Pact nations, all of which the Armed Forces of the United States, strike a peaceful balance with the Indi- are now, save one, members of NATO. Those of us who worked in the Sen- which buildup, in my judgment, was a ans and make life such that those ter- ate—I remember John Stennis and major contributor, if not the major ritories could be developed. Barry Goldwater, Scoop Jackson, John contributor, to the eventual demise of But he said: I did a little homework— Tower, to name but a few—formed a the Soviet Union. as he always did—before I went to this group to work with the President in a There are several pictures of when he cavalry post and studied who the com- bipartisan way on trying to strengthen visited my home, which was a farm in manding officer and the other officers America such that we could send a Virginia, a farm in an area where I were. strong signal to the world, particularly grew up in the summers as a very Well, in those days, the custom in the Soviet Union, that we mean busi- young man. He loved coming down to the military, particularly the Army, ness. Don’t ever entertain the idea of the farm. My farm was adjacent to the was that when a soldier reported, per- striking out against the free world, be home of former President Kennedy, and haps with his wife, whatever the case it the United States or our NATO al- the owner at that time was Bill may be, the commanding officer would lies. Clements, who was a former Deputy have them over to pay their respects, And the rest is history. ‘‘Tear down Secretary of Defense. I served under to get to know each other as soon as that wall, Mr. Gorbachev.’’ And that him as Secretary of the Navy. He and I they arrived on the post. In the old wall did come down. Those were ex- were very close friends. I introduced days with the covered wagons, it was a traordinary days I was able to share him to that countryside, and he bought long journey. By the time they reached with him, and I say that with the deep- the Kennedy home, which is a very their destination, they were pretty est sense of humility. But I don’t want small, modest home, reconstructed, so well exhausted—food and otherwise. So to prolong my remarks. to speak, and enlarged by President this was a chance to introduce them. I do want to tell one other chapter. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, his Reagan described the evening with Just a few days ago I was a part of a lovely, dear wife. great humor. He said: I walked in and delegation that went over to the Nor- President Ronald Reagan and Bill there was the little colonel. He was a mandy 60th anniversary. Senator Clements set it up so he could come rather short fellow. He was all dressed AKAKA was with me and the distin- down there and spend some quiet down- in his uniform, with his riding boots, guished Senator from New Jersey and time. And he loved to ride horses. In his Sam Browne belt. I was there in my his lovely new bride were with me. So those days, I had a pretty good collec- lieutenant’s uniform. He greeted me there were three of us who had some tion of horses, and I was happy to share very warmly. He looked at me. experience in World War II, of the six them with him on occasion. He rode And President Reagan had a remark- here in the Senate. We spent a wonder- around on my farm. I certainly enjoyed able way of cocking his head. His body ful day at the ceremonies. But the next being with him on several occasions. I language was extraordinary. His walk, day we took time to go out to Pointe have one of the pictures of the two of his mannerism, it was a great part of du Hoc. It was fascinating. us riding together. his character that I admired, how he There on June 6, 2004, I had been on I mention that because in that infor- conveyed so much feeling with just the that same spot of land 20 years before mal setting when there was just the way he would use his hands and his with Ronald Reagan. I remember the two of us riding horses—I remember head, his stride. It emulated such tre- delegation. Strom Thurmond led it. one time Mrs. Reagan was with us— mendous confidence he had in himself. Three of us went with him. Of course, this particular time I remember very But anyway, the colonel said: Now, Senator Thurmond had made a landing well. We rode high up on the hill on the Reagan, where have I seen you? Do I on the beaches on D-day. Other Sen- back of the farm. The hill has a vista know you? ators, the Senator from Nevada, and down into the valley of Virginia. We Lieutenant Reagan said: No, sir, we Howard Cannon had likewise partici- checked the horses and began to talk have never met. pated in the D-day landings. Of course, about his great admiration for Stone- The colonel failed to guess. He cir- I was at that time the youngster, 17 wall Jackson and the various cam- cled back again and said: Look here, years old, in that group back in the paigns Jackson had up and down that young man, I know somehow I have United States getting prepared to take valley during the Civil War. seen you. Let’s figure out where that our training and become replacements I was so impressed with his remark- was. What do you do? someday. That is all history. There I able knowledge of the facts of that pe- And Lieutenant Reagan said: Well, stood on that ground, and he had riod of history, and in later years, in sir, I am involved in making movies. passed away within that 24-hour pe- other discussions with him, again he Suddenly this colonel became silent. riod. would frequently make reference to the Then he said: That is where I have seen So I thought today I would read some history of the United States. His you. You were in that movie called of the remarks he made.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.034 S09PT1 S6658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 I ask unanimous consent to print the force for conquest. You were here to liberate, and the other Senators with me, we entire speech, a very short speech, in not to conquer, and so you and those others were not more than 15, 20 yards from the RECORD. did not doubt your cause. And you were right the President when he gave the speech, not to doubt. There being no objection, the mate- You all knew that some things are worth right on this little spit of land that I rial was ordered to be printed in the dying for. One’s country is worth dying for, visited 2 days ago. RECORD, as follows: and democracy is worth dying for, because And suddenly you saw the Secret PRESIDENT REAGAN’S SPEECH IN NORMANDY it’s the most deeply honorable form of gov- Service men sort of break and go off ON D-DAY 40TH ANNIVERSARY ernment ever devised by man. All of you and quickly perform the duties they JUNE 6, 2004 loved liberty. All of you were willing to fight have to protect the President. There tyranny, and you knew the people of your We’re here to mark that day in history was this figure which came up the cliff countries were behind you. when the Allied peoples joined in battle to unexpectedly, unannounced, because reclaim this continent to liberty. For four Mr. WARNER. I thought I would read there had been a reenactment with long years, much of Europe had been under a part of this very moving speech. It men of the Armed Forces currently on terrible shadow. Free nations had fallen, starts midway in the speech and lays duty to scale the cliffs for all to see. So Jews cried out in the camps, millions cried out the history of the brave men who that part was over. Yet suddenly there out for liberation. Europe was enslaved, and participated in D-day landings, and in appeared another individual who had the world prayed for its rescue. Here in Nor- particular the Rangers. mandy the rescue began. Here the Allies scaled the cliffs and the Secret Service Behind me is a memorial that symbolizes stood and fought against tyranny in a giant tackled him. I remember the President, the Ranger daggers that were first thrust undertaking unparalleled in human history. always composed, stood there and We stand on a lonely, windswept point on into the top of these cliffs. And before me are looked at this scene. Suddenly, an aide the northern shore of France. The air is soft, the men who put them there. These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These went over and whispered in his ear and but forty years ago at this moment, the air are the men who took the cliffs. These are the President went over and grasped was dense with smoke and the cries of men, the champions who helped free a continent. this man and gave him a hug. He was and the air was filled with the crack of rifle These are the heroes who helped end a war. one of the original rangers who scaled fire and the roar of cannon. At dawn, on the Gentlemen, I look at you and I think of the that cliff. He wanted to show the Presi- morning of the 6th of June 1944, 225 Rangers words of Stephen Spender’s poem. You are jumped off the British landing craft and ran dent and the world that he was still men who in your ‘‘lives fought for life . . . able to do it. He had bits and pieces of to the bottom of these cliffs. Their mission and left a vivid air signed with your honor.’’ was one of the most difficult and daring of Forty summers have passed since the bat- his own uniform on. the invasion: to climb these sheer and deso- tle that you fought here. You were young the Last, what are the ways in which we late cliffs and take out the enemy guns. The day you took these cliffs; some of you were can honor this great President? Our Allies had been told that some of the mighti- hardly more than boys, with the deepest joys hearts are so filled with gratitude and est of these guns were here and they would of life before you. Yet you risked everything a sense of deep remorse at his loss. But be trained on the beaches to stop the Allied here. Why? Why did you do it? What com- it was his wisdom and foresight that advance. pelled you to put aside the instinct for self- The Rangers looked up and saw the enemy strengthened America’s military, and I preservation and risk your lives to take think that requires some special rec- soldiers—at the edge of the cliffs shooting these cliffs? What inspired all the men of the down at them with machine-guns and throw- armies that met here? We look at you, and ognition. I don’t have all the answers ing grenades. And the American Rangers somehow we know the answer. It was faith now. I will be happy to work with oth- began to climb. They shot rope ladders over and belief; it was loyalty and love. ers. the face of these cliffs and began to pull The men of Normandy had faith that they I am not trying to be the sole author themselves up. When one Ranger fell, an- were doing what was right, faith that they of anything, but some thought has been other would take his place. When one rope fought for all humanity, faith that a just given to the Department of Defense— was cut, a Ranger would grab another and God would grant them mercy on this beach- begin his climb again. They climbed, shot and I went back last night and did a head or on the next. It was the deep knowl- little research, and this morning I back, and held their footing. Soon, one by edge—and pray God we have not lost it—that one, the Rangers pulled themselves over the there is a profound moral difference between called the former Secretary of Defense top, and in seizing the firm land at the top of the use of force for liberation and the use of Melvin Laird, a very dear and valued these cliffs, they began to seize back the con- force for conquest. You were there to lib- friend, under whom I served as Sec- tinent of Europe. Two hundred and twenty- erate, not to conquer, and so you and those retary of the Navy, and we reminisced five came here. After two days of fighting others did not doubt your cause. And you about our days and some of the initia- only ninety could still bear arms. were right not to doubt. tives he took. He mentioned one spe- Behind me is a memorial that symbolizes You all knew that some things are worth cifically. There was some thought the Ranger daggers that were thrust into the dying for. One’s country is worth dying for, top of these cliffs. And before me are the and democracy is worth dying for, because about naming the Department of De- men who put them there. it’s the most deeply honorable form of gov- fense building for President Eisen- These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These ernment ever devised by man. All of you hower. After some very considerable are the men who took the cliffs. These are loved liberty. All of you were willing to fight thought, the decision was made not to the champions who helped free a continent. tyranny, and you knew the people of your do that. One of the main reasons—and These are the heroes who helped end a war. countries were behind you. I remember this very well—is that that Gentlemen, I look at you and I think of the The Presiding Officer, with his dis- words of Stephen Spender’s poem. You are building stands as a symbol of the bi- men who in your ‘‘lives fought for life . . . tinguished military service, under- partisanship that must be present as and left the vivid air signed with your stands, as do I, those words. The vision we work with the men and women in honor’’... that he had not only for America but the Armed Forces. I strive to achieve Forty summers have passed since the bat- the free world, the strength of his con- that, as does the Presiding Officer and tle that you fought here. You were young the victions, the strength of his actions—it many others. day you took these cliffs; some of you were reestablished the strength of the I am proud of the committee on hardly more than boys, with the deepest joys Armed Forces which today have car- which I have served—Armed Services— of life before you. Yet you risked everything ried on, since that speech, with mis- for 26 years, under a series of chairmen here. Why? Why did you do it? What impelled you to put aside the instinct for self-preser- sions in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and ranking members. We have always vation and risk your lives to take these Iraq, and other areas of the world. tried to put partisanship aside and we cliffs? What inspired all the men of the ar- It takes time to restructure and have been successful. But it is impor- mies that met here? We look at you, and build up a military. I find this Presi- tant that the building be viewed as bi- somehow we know the answer. It was faith, dent is doing just that, President Bush. partisan. and belief; it was loyalty and love. I am happy and privileged to be a part Therefore, I remember Secretary The men of Normandy had faith that what of the team that is working in the Sen- Laird saying the naming of the build- they were doing was right, faith that they ate to achieve that. As a matter of ing was not, in his judgment, what we fought for all humanity, faith that a just should do. He confirmed that this God would grant them mercy on this beach- fact, the bill for the Armed Forces in head or on the next. It was the deep knowl- 2005 is the current business before the morning, and I shared that feeling. He edge—and pray God we have not lost it—that Senate. said he conceived the idea of naming a there is a profound moral difference between Before I leave the speech, I was privi- corridor for General Eisenhower. There the use of force for liberation and the use of leged, because of Senator Thurmond is a technical thing there. The corridor

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.036 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6659 is named after him as a general of the which I lived when I was in the Navy, He came across in this speech a bit Armed Forces, a five-star general. His I was thinking back and talking with differently than he did in his other picture in uniform and many other my children this week about my first roles on television, but he did project a pieces of memorabilia are along the recollection of Ronald Reagan. great deal of sincerity, a lot of convic- corridor by the office of the Secretary My first recollection was when I was tion. of Defense. Previous Secretaries of De- about their age, early in my teenage He also suggested a good-naturedness fense have honored the commanders in years, seeing him on television. I may and a certain warmth I have always chief, the Presidents. So there is a cor- have seen him earlier than that as a found refreshing and enduring about ridor set aside for the commanders in kid in the movies, but I do not remem- him. chief, with portraits of every President ber. I remember fully—and the Pre- We learned that evening, as we since George Washington. Five living siding Officer is probably too young to watched that speech, that this was a Presidents are there. You have Ford, remember this—a television show man who had some strong convictions Carter, George Herbert Walker Bush, called ‘‘Death Valley Days’’ and and gave a powerful speech and one President Clinton, and our current watched later, I remember, a television who got a lot of people to think about President Bush. All of their portraits show called ‘‘GE Theater.’’ He was the him as a future leader. Not long after are there. The way the Department of host and introduced each week’s seg- that, he was elected Governor of Cali- Defense has handled this in the past is ment. My family would watch those fornia, served there for the most part to treat with equality the Presidents shows, not religiously, but regularly. I with distinction and then ran against and their portraits, the recognition enjoyed them as a kid growing up in Gerald Ford for President, lost and being bipartisan in nature in that Danville, VA. came back a couple of years later, ran At the time, Ronald Reagan, who, I building. against Jimmy Carter and won. guess, was maybe in his fifties at that We will have to put our minds to- It is interesting, conventions were time, or maybe forties, had a reason- gether to see how best to do it. There different then. The first convention I ably successful career in motion pic- is no question that Ronald Reagan ever remember paying much attention tures, certainly a lot more successful gave a tremendous impetus to the con- to was in 1964. It was a convention with than any of us, except for former Sen- cept of defending this Nation against serious questions about who was going ator Fred Thompson. But he had a rea- missiles—missiles fired in anger or ac- to be the President. sonably successful career. We were in cidentally. Those things happen. He We had the Republicans. Conserv- this in-between place where television had the star wars concept. I was on the atives were supporting Barry Gold- was coming of age and playing a role water and we had the Rockefeller Re- committee and we looked at this pro- with respect to ‘‘Death Valley Days’’ gram. We began to do the initial work publicans. There was a lot of give and and ‘‘GE Theater.’’ take, and real primaries. It was hard in the Congress to give support to the I remember my first thoughts of him fought right up until the convention. President’s program. But eventually, were that he was a nice-looking guy, a I remember in 1968 I was a supporter from the standpoint of technology and handsome kind of rugged fellow. He for Eugene McCarthy who was running costs, we looked at different ways to seemed to be amiable. He came across for President. I respected both McCar- achieve our defense against missiles. It as amiable and exuded a certain thy and Goldwater because they were started way back under President warmth and also a sense of sincerity standup guys. They were willing to Reagan when we put emphasis on this that came across clearly on that small situation. Some of the thinking pre- television screen that we owned back take tough positions and not mince ceded President Reagan on how to de- in those days. their words. I respected them both for fend this country against missiles. I remember being surprised in 1964. I that. Conventions were different than Today, we don’t have a thing to inter- think I was 17 years old. I was about to they are today. dict an intercontinental ballistic mis- enroll in Ohio State University. I was Although I was impressed by the sile that would be fired in the direction going to be a Navy ROTC midshipman. speech that then-citizen Ronald of our 50 States. That is a separate I was at the age of 17 a young Repub- Reagan gave, I never imagined he matter. lican for Barry Goldwater. I do not would be Governor of California, and I Therefore, I think we have to give a know how I ended up on this side of the certainly never imagined he would be lot of careful thought and be ever aisle. Churchill said: If you are young President of the United States. I never mindful of how we recognize our com- and not liberal, you don’t have a heart; imagined I would be a Congressman, manders, with five still living, in terms if you are old and not conservative, Governor, or Senator, either. I am of their contributions to the defense of you don’t have a brain. Somehow I probably more surprised by that than I this country. We will come up with an ended up as a 17-year-old supporting am about him ending up as Governor idea. I hope we can, in some way, ap- Barry Goldwater. and President. propriately recognize this great Presi- I remember watching the convention As luck would have it, he ended up as dent for his extraordinary accomplish- which was in San Francisco at the Cow President of the United States and I ments in strengthening America. Palace. Ironically, another one of our ended up here serving with our Pre- I conclude my remarks with the colleagues was there as a Goldwater siding Officer, and that is something I deepest sense of humility and gratitude supporter, too. She was there as a enjoy very much. toward the recollection, modest friend- ‘‘golden girl.’’ Her seat is right behind Before I was Governor, I served in the ship, and the teachings I received from me. It is ironic we both ended up where House of Representatives for 10 years. this great President. we are in the U.S. Senate. I remember Ronald Reagan was elected President I yield the floor and suggest the ab- watching on television the 1964 Repub- in 1980; I was elected to the House in sence of a quorum. lican Convention and actually watch- 1982. I had a chance to interact with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ing the Democratic Convention that him from time to time during limited clerk will call the roll. year. opportunities as a Democratic Con- The legislative clerk proceeded to I remember being surprised to see gressman. He had qualities I admired call the roll. Ronald Reagan speak and address the all those years ago when he was Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I ask convention. I knew he had been a film hosting those television shows. His unanimous consent that the order for star. I knew he played a role on these warmth, his sincerity, his good humor, the quorum call be rescinded. two television shows I watched as a kid those were qualities he possessed in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without growing up, but I had no idea. I heard real world off the TV screen. objection, it is so ordered. he had been involved in the Actors Sometimes the folks we see or ad- The distinguished Senator from Dela- Guild, sort of a labor union for actors, mire on television and film or other ware. but I had no idea he was involved in venues do not turn out to be quite the Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, today politics to any extent and that he same when we meet them in person. He and this week, as we pause to reflect on would end up with a major role at that was very much the same. the life of Ronald Reagan and his role convention speaking on behalf of Barry While I did not always see eye to eye in leading our Nation and the State in Goldwater. with him on environmental issues, for

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He was an early proponent of the same fate. Her grandmother had there is no question that Ronald welfare reform. He was a guy who be- suffered the same fate as well. Reagan will join Abraham Lincoln as lieved work should pay more than wel- While there are roughly 4 million one of our Nation’s greatest Presi- fare. We have all heard of the earned Americans today who suffer from Alz- dents. I only want to say a few words income tax credit. He was a major pro- heimer’s disease, by the year 2020 we about him. ponent of the earned income tax credit are told there could be as many as 14 I didn’t actually serve in the Senate because he felt people who worked million Americans who suffer from Alz- when he was President. I didn’t ever ought to be better off than folks who heimer’s disease. It is a tough disease have the opportunity to get to know were on welfare. not so much for the person who suffers him. I did, however, get the oppor- He presided over big tax cuts in the from it but certainly for their families tunity to meet him once as a very early 1980s, 1981, and later on, faced and those who love them and who are young man, when I was about 20 years with ever-growing tax deficits, he pre- unable to have the kind of relationship old or so and he was campaigning for sided over some of the largest tax in- we once did. President in 1980. creases that were adopted in our Na- I know Senator MIKULSKI is going to But my first real recollection of him tion’s history. be leading the effort, I think with Sen- came from watching his address on tel- He was a staunch opponent of com- ator BOND, for us to focus anew as a evision in 1976 at the Republican Na- munism, but a fellow who could reach Congress, as a Senate, on providing tional Convention. He had lost the pri- out not just across the aisle but across meaningful increases in funding to find maries to incumbent President Gerald the world to Gorbachev to become a cure for Alzheimer’s disease; not sim- Ford but had nonetheless had a very friends, and they embraced one another ply a way to treat the symptoms, but a strong showing. He gave a speech at at the end of their tenures as they to- way to stop it dead in its tracks. I com- that 1976 convention that literally gether helped to change the world in a mend them for their actions and I brought down the house and fired up better way. stand fully ready to support them. I the delegates. I remember watching I find in Ronald Reagan that he was hope others will as well. that at home and thinking, What an someone who would stake out a posi- The other legacy I suggest that may outstanding leader. You could see that tion; he would adhere to that position be as important or we may be inspired this man certainly still had a great with his convictions for as long as he to address and do something about contribution to make. could, and at the end, if he had to other than dealing with Alzheimer’s He won against all the odds. All the change, he would. He was willing to do disease is civility. I am not the first pundits and many of the commentators that, but he did not back off easily or person who has noticed this of late, but dismissed Ronald Reagan. They readily. He was willing in the end to there has been a huge loss of civility thought he was too old. They thought compromise. not only in Washington, DC, but short- he was too conservative to run and be In reacting to folks in my own State ly after I heard of President Reagan’s elected President in 1980. But he proved in Delaware this week who asked me death I was flipping through the radio them all wrong. for my reaction to what he was like, I channels in my car and I came across I think a pivotal moment came in said, well, whether or not you liked the one of these right-wing talk shows. 1980 during his primary elections. At man’s policies, it was hard not to like There was pure vitriol coming out of that time he lost the Iowa caucuses the man. the speaker on my radio. I find it hard and he had a lot of pressure on him to Since his death, there has been a fair to listen to that stuff so I turned it off. win the New Hampshire primary. Many amount of conjecture about what we I find it hard to watch the television of us will recall that New Hampshire should do to pay tribute to him and his shows anymore because it seems there primary debate where he grabbed the memory. Some people have suggested is no meaningful discourse; they are microphone as they tried to shut it off. we ought to rework Mount Rushmore really shouting matches. He grabbed the microphone and said: and find a way to put his image on Ronald Reagan, for whatever faults ‘‘Mr. Green, I paid for this micro- Mount Rushmore. We have had a few he may have had, was a civil person, he phone.’’ He wanted his other opponents people suggest maybe Ronald Reagan’s was a gentleman, and at a time when to be allowed the opportunity to speak picture should be on the $10 bill instead that kind of behavior characterizes too at that debate, as opposed to just hav- of Alexander Hamilton. I heard our Re- little of what not only goes on here but ing a one-on-one debate with George publican leader suggest yesterday that what takes place in politics throughout Bush, who later became his Vice Presi- maybe we should rename the Pentagon our country, he is a good role model in dent and succeeded him as President. in honor of Ronald Reagan. I do not that the way he treated people was the I remember watching that Nashua, know that those are good or bad ideas. way he would like to have been treat- NH, debate in 1980 from the basement I have not given those a lot of thought. ed. It is a lesson that was good and television room of my fraternity house I ask we consider a couple of other meaningful then and it is one we can in Hanover, NH, at Dartmouth College. legacies that might even be more im- certainly take again today. I was very much paying attention to portant and more enduring. One of I have heard our own leader, TOM that primary because it was happening those deals with the disease that dog- DASCHLE, begin to speak of late of a in New Hampshire where I was attend- ged him for the last years of his life, new civility, and we need a new civil- ing college. I will never forget seeing Alzheimer’s disease, a disease my mom ity. We need some civility, not going Ronald Reagan in that debate and his also suffers from. She lives in Ken- through the formalities, but treating remarkable performance. tucky. I visited her over the weekend. one another the way we would want to Later, in 1980, I had the opportunity She does not remember much. Actu- be treated; not just in this Chamber, to meet him when he came to Illinois ally, she remembers a few things that not just in this Capitol, but throughout to campaign for a U.S. Senate can- happened a long time ago, but she does this country, even in a Presidential didate in October of 1980, about a not have any recollection of Ronald election year. month before Reagan was elected Reagan and all of those years we I yield the floor. President. I was actually an intern on watched him on television when I was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the campaign of a fellow by the name a kid growing up. ator from Illinois. of Dave O’Neal who was running for the My mom is going to be 82 years this Mr. FITZGERALD. Mr. President, as Senate in Illinois. He actually lost. But August and my hope is she will live to one of the two Senators from Illinois, I as an intern on that campaign, I had be as old as Ronald Reagan. I do not am very proud of Ronald Reagan and the opportunity to meet Ronald

VerDate May 21 2004 03:50 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.051 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6661 Reagan and to welcome him into the times I wish we were rereading what municating with people. He was an in- back room before we had the dinner in Ronald Reagan said at the time about spiring leader. honor of Dave O’Neal. the necessity of cleaning up that Tax Ronald Reagan came to the presi- I will never forget Ronald Reagan. Code. dency of a self-doubting nation, a na- Everybody called him Governor at that One of the most cherished treasures tion more suspicious of its power than time. That was the most recent office in the State of Illinois is the boyhood inspired by its possibilities. And he un- he had. They didn’t call him President home in which Ronald Reagan grew up derstood—as magnificently as any Reagan yet. But when he walked into in the 1920s, in Dixon, IL. That home American leader—the restorative force the holding room, the bartender imme- has been purchased and lovingly re- of faith, of conviction, of pride. He was diately told him: Governor Reagan, we stored by a foundation and by members the Great Communicator, not because have squeezed some fresh oranges for of the Dixon, IL, community. It is a he mastered the sound bite, but be- you. We have some freshly squeezed or- wonderful place for Americans who cause this midwestern man of 10,000 ange juice for you. Would you like want to pay their respects to Ronald handwritten letters knew that words some of this? Reagan and his legacy, to go by and matter—words with simple, self-evi- Governor Reagan looked at him and visit on Interstate 88 in Dixon, IL, just dent integrity, words that reach into said: I’ll take it if you put a little off Interstate 88. I certainly hope a lot the vagueness of a volatile democracy vodka in that. more Americans who are interested in and perfectly describe the essential I was struck immediately at the time the history of Ronald Reagan will visit goodness of our character. by his charm and his sense of humor that home. Ronald Reagan returned us to our- and his relaxed nature, even though he Ronald Reagan himself went back to selves. He did not work miracles. But was just a few weeks out from the elec- visit it, I believe, after he left the he emboldened us to see the grace of tion day in what everyone thought White House even. He has recounted God in the destiny of our great Nation. would be a very close election with many tales of his growing up there. He enabled us to hear the still, small President Carter. But, of course, as we He was actually born in Tampico, IL, voice in the clamor of great historical know, Ronald Reagan went on to win in an apartment above a commercial conflicts. He reminded us to treasure in a landslide. building in downtown Tampico, and the simple miracles of life, laughter He had a remarkable career. He was later moved to Dixon, IL. Some of his and love. an enormous source of inspiration to fondest memories are of growing up in This man, who survived into the 21st me as I was finishing college and going Dixon, along the Rock River. century, embodied as perhaps none on to law school. I was very proud at Of course, many people will remem- other the panoramic sweep of Amer- the time to be a Republican and to ber Ronald Reagan talking about one ica’s 10th century. Reagan was born in have him as the leader of our party, of his proudest accomplishments in life the small town of Tampico, IL. It was but also to be an American and have was actually saving 77 people from 1911, the year of the first coast-to-coast him lead our country and represent us drowning over the 7 years that he was airplane flight, a 49-day ordeal with 69 in the world. I thought he handled him- a lifeguard along the Rock River in stops and 16 crash landings. It was also self with incredible poise and dignity. Dixon, IL. His achievements are monumental. If you go to Dixon, IL, you can see the year of the first aircraft landing— You will recall that he had few allies in this wonderful small town that shaped crude though it was—on a ship an- Congress. The other party controlled Ronald Reagan, his character, his val- chored in San Francisco Bay. A series both Houses of Congress while he was ues, his common sense, his Midwestern of ropes stopped the aircraft. Ninety President. Yet he was able to work his way of thinking, of looking at the years later, on March 4, 2001, the will through Congress by calling upon world. I don’t think that ever left him. United States christened the Navy’s the American people to lobby Congress There is also an interesting story not newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, for some of his important initiatives, many people are aware of, but Presi- the USS Ronald Reagan, a 90,000-ton nu- such as lowering taxes. President dent Reagan wrote about this in his bi- clear-powered fighting ship, and the Reagan succeeded in lowering the high- ography. He graduated from Eureka pride of the most powerful navy in the est tax rates, which at that time were College, about 130 miles south of Dixon, world. up to 70 percent. He dramatically low- in Illinois. After graduating from col- Ronald Reagan fundamentally ered the tax rates and unleashed a flur- lege, he went back to Dixon and he ap- changed the face of American politics— ry of economic activity that is with us plied for a job in the sporting goods de- and profusely contributed his name to today. partment, I believe, at a Montgomery the new political lexicon. What Amer- He went on to achieve major arms Ward store in Dixon, IL. ican before or since Ronald Reagan has control agreements, and also, with the Guess what happened. Montgomery become the popular namesake for a threat of his willingness to spend what- Ward turned down Ronald Reagan for theory of economics, a political and ever it took to defend our country—his that job. That set him off in different electoral sea change, and a decisive will in that regard, his sheer will to pursuits, and he ultimately went to partisan crossover? I speak of Reagan- succeed in defeating what he saw as an Iowa and became an announcer, did omics, the Reagan Revolution, and evil ideology, communism—in ending Cubs games from a regional radio sta- Reagan Democrats. the cold war with the Soviet Union, he tion there. But he wrote in his biog- The man was that large. He had ultimately succeeded in doing that. No raphy he wonders what would have strong and distinct views which he was one has a greater claim on ending the happened had he actually gotten that able to communicate with remarkable cold war than Ronald Reagan and, as job at the Montgomery Ward store in effectiveness. He had a irresistibly win- Margaret Thatcher has said, he did so Dixon, IL. He suspected he might never ning personality and was irrepressibly without firing a single shot. have left Dixon, IL. optimistic. Though the establishment I think one of his greatest accom- We need to thank somebody who of both political parties often ridiculed plishments occurred in his second failed to hire Ronald Reagan at Mont- his beliefs, the people somehow always term, and that was the simplifying of gomery Ward in 1932, I think, because seemed to have faith and confidence in the Tax Code. If you recall, we went for it was that little twist, that little turn him. In fact, they loved as perhaps a time where we got rid of a lot of the in his life that turned out for the bet- they have loved no other President in Swiss cheese loopholes and deductions ter, not only for him but certainly for modern history. that are in our Tax Code. We dramati- our entire Nation and the world. Conventional intellects and com- cally simplified the Tax Code, col- I ask that we not forget the example fortable pundits were aghast when lapsed the rates, and it held for a few of Ronald Reagan and his cheerful opti- President Reagan spoke so freely of years. We have gone back now and al- mism about our country and our fu- ‘‘evil’’ in the world. In a world where lowed all the special interests to fill up ture. No one could communicate their ‘‘evil’’ is neatly banished because it is the Tax Code with all sorts of special thoughts as well as Ronald Reagan, in too judgmental, the moral declarations interest loopholes and giveaways to po- my judgment. I know of no equal he of Ronald Reagan were inevitably revo- litically connected interests. Some- had in public service in terms of com- lutionary. The Great Communicator

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.053 S09PT1 S6662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 understood perfectly well that commu- Today the Senate passed by an over- The same thing held true when it nication without a moral compass be- whelming vote a resolution commemo- came to his State of the Union Ad- comes all talk. And so we are the heirs rating Ronald Reagan for his service to dresses. I can remember so many dif- of a more civilized and less menacing America and recalling his legacy. ferent times when I marched to the world because Ronald Reagan had the There has been a lot said on the floor House of Representatives’ Chamber for courage to maintain firm beliefs and to about President Reagan. I come to this the State of the Union Address by stand up for those beliefs. task with a little different perspective President Reagan. After a while I came As a Senator from Illinois, I am than some. Were it not for Ronald to understand what the rules were. The proud to remark briefly and compara- Reagan, I wouldn’t be in the Senate rules were these: You didn’t have a tively about another great son of Illi- today. I say that because I made three chance as a Democrat to say anything nois, the only President to be elected vain and futile attempts to be elected critical and be successful the night of from Illinois, Kentucky-born but Illi- to public office. In 1982, I ran for the President Reagan’s speech. He had such nois-settled Abraham Lincoln, whom House of Representatives against an in- a magical style and was so affable and our history honors as few others. Lin- cumbent Republican Congressman. friendly and approachable that after he coln and Reagan both grew up humbly Were it not for the sorry state of the concluded his State of the Union Ad- and gained a natural comfort with peo- economy in Illinois after the first 2 dress, the best for the loyal opposition ple from all walks of life. They were years of President Reagan’s Presi- was to wave and leave the stage be- dency, I would have lost. But because both frequently underestimated by op- cause he was so good. He was one of the of the economy and the troubles faced ponents who imagined themselves in- best. We did learn that after 24 or 48 at that moment in time, I was success- tellectually, culturally or socially su- hours had passed, perhaps a closer look ful in my campaign against a long-time perior. They both possessed an equa- at what he said could lead to some con- Republican incumbent Congressman. nimity and fortitude that kept them I will not mislead anyone before structive criticism. But we knew right serene while navigating treacherous making these remarks. I will tell you off the bat when President Reagan waters. They both loved the United that while a Member of the House of took to the floor of the House of Rep- States of America. And they both cher- Representatives during the 6 remaining resentatives for the State of the Union ished American freedom and staked years of President Reagan’s Presi- Address and walked up those stairs, the their public lives on the resolute pro- dency, there were very few things I best thing the loyal opposition could motion of it—for Lincoln, against the agreed with in reference to him. In do was to be quiet. forces of disunity and enslavement at fact, over 90 percent of the time we There was another aspect of Ronald home, and for Reagan, against a god- didn’t see eye to eye. I had some very Reagan which I miss so much. It is part less imperial tyranny abroad. I am strong philosophical differences with of the political life which unfortu- proud to hail from the State of Illinois. President Reagan on economic policy, nately we don’t have enough of. He was When we finally measure the worth foreign policy, and many other things. President in an era of some great peo- of a statesman, the words of political But I will tell you this: He was an ex- ple—Tip O’Neill, Speaker of the House or ideological adversaries can speak traordinary person, and I think even of Representatives, and Bob Michel, volumes. And here Ronald Reagan—a those of us who disagreed with him po- Republican minority leader from Illi- statesman with many more converts litically respected him very much. nois. They brought to this business of than implacable enemies—is a shining I recall when I was elected in one of politics a certain humanity and civil- beacon in his own shining city. When the largest new classes of Congressmen ity which we have lost almost com- President Clinton announced in 1996 since Watergate, in 1982, that President pletely. that ‘‘the era of big government is Reagan and Mrs. Reagan invited all of I can recall the bitter battles we had over,’’ it was homage to the durable in- the new Members of the House of Rep- on the floor of the House of Represent- fluence—across the political land- resentatives and their spouses to come atives with President Reagan over very scape—of Ronald Reagan’s faith in the for a dinner at the White House. It was contentious issues and the debates American people. When Mikhail Gorba- an amazingly heady experience to walk going on for days. Ultimately, someone chev recently said of Ronald Reagan, in as Congressmen-elect with our wives would prevail, and many times it would ‘‘he was sincere,’’ he captured with fit- and shake hands with the President be President Reagan and his position. ting simplicity the worldwide power of and Mrs. Reagan, realizing full well Without fail, when it came to those the American dream in the hands of that most of the people in the room critical votes, Tip O’Neill, then Speak- America’s finest dreamer. were new Democratic Congressmen er of the House, the leading Democrat, Ronald Reagan stayed the course, who had been running against Presi- would pick up the phone, call the throughout and after his presidency, dent Reagan and his policies. But he President and congratulate him. It was until a progressive illness consumed was gracious to a fault and could not a gesture, but it was an important ges- him. Indeed, sliding irretrievably into have been more cordial to all of us who ture to say that, frankly, we have both forgetfulness a decade ago, Ronald gathered that evening. One of my great given it a good fight; the decision has Reagan remembered to say goodbye to memories of that period of time be- been made; now let us move on to the his beloved American people. ‘‘When tween the election and being sworn in people’s business. the Lord calls me home, whenever that was sitting there in the White House at President Ronald Reagan understood may be, I will leave with the greatest this dinner hosted by President Reagan that, Tip O’Neill understood that, and love for this country of ours and eter- and Mrs. Reagan. At the same table Bob Michel understood that. I wish our nal optimism for its future,’’ Reagan was my Senate colleague, then-Con- generation of leaders could understand wrote. ‘‘I now begin the journey that gressman MIKE DEWINE, and his wife that more, that even though we dis- will lead me into the sunset of my life. Fran, who had made the trip from Ohio agree, and disagree with a great deal of I know that for America there will al- for that special dinner with the Rea- conviction, we should try to look for ways be a bright dawn ahead. Thank gans and new Members of Congress that human side we can all share. I you my friends. May God always bless days after she had given birth to a lit- think time and again President Reagan you.’’ tle baby girl, whom she brought to the did that. I commend him for it. May God rest his soul, and may God same dinner in a basket which she had Even though you have disagreed with bless Nancy Reagan, who is also from right next to the table. We have him during the course of the debate, Illinois, and all the Reagan children laughed about it all the time, because when it was all over, you knew you and their families. obviously after 23 years that little girl would be treated with respect. I yield the floor. has grown up to be a remarkable young Time and again, my wife Loretta and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. woman. I would go down to the White House for SUNUNU). The Senator from Illinois. But those are some of the memories the Christmas party, the barbeques and Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I join I have of President Reagan opening the picnics. It was always a warm welcome my colleague from Illinois in paying door and welcoming in some new Con- and greeting, even though the Presi- tribute to the late President Ronald gressmen who had spent months run- dent was of a different party where Reagan. ning against him and his policies. there were very serious differences.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.024 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6663 I would like to reflect, too, for a mo- tion, but she understands, as many do, which human society could be orga- ment on the former First Lady, Nancy that unless we are committed to med- nized. Rather than appease or accom- Reagan. She has been a pillar of ical research, including stem cell re- modate communism, he confronted it strength since it was announced that search, the chances that we can suc- and exposed its moral bankruptcy. the late President was suffering from cessfully deal with Alzheimer’s, diabe- President Reagan emboldened free- Alzheimer’s; 10 years watching the man tes, spinal cord injuries, and other ter- dom-loving people everywhere—those she loved the most of any in the world rible afflictions will be diminished. I behind the Iron Curtain and those in slip into darkness. She said in a few salute the First Lady and I hope we danger of being enveloped by it—and interviews since President Reagan will, in recognition of her commitment gave them faith and strength. He be- passed away, the worst part was the ad- and in memory of President Reagan, lieved, as he said in his first inaugural vancing years and not being able to also decide we will step forward in this address, that no weapon in the arsenals share memories anymore because critical area of medical research in- of the world is so formidable as the will President Reagan was inflicted with volving stem cells. and moral courage of free men and Alzheimer’s disease. That takes a toll. I am honored that President Reagan women. He was right. We have had friends who have gone was a friend, at least in passing, on a President Reagan became President through it. It takes a special commit- political basis. I am happy he came at a time when America had begun to ment and sacrifice to make it through from Illinois and happened to believe question its place in the world and the that terrible illness. My heart goes out that perhaps his Midwestern roots values upon which this great Nation to Nancy Reagan and her family, all of might have helped him in his various was built. He opened the gate of the them, for what they have endured for careers. It certainly helped him serving American spirit. He tore down the wall 10 years, standing by the former Presi- this country as President. of doubt. dent while he was afflicted with this He had an amazing record of vic- Ronald Reagan was a great communi- disease. tories. I know because I was on the los- cator because he had something great My colleague Senator CARPER men- ing end of a lot of those campaigns. I to communicate. He was the right man tioned earlier that many people are campaigned for his opponents with lit- for his time; and now he belongs to all now talking about tributes to Presi- tle or no success. He carried 44 States time. dent Reagan, and he is deserving. De- in the first election and 49 States in He will be missed, but President Rea- spite my differences with him politi- the second. Probably few Presidents in gan’s ideas will always be part of the cally, I voted for the renaming of the history have had a mandate that sub- American experience. Washington National Airport in his stantial when they were reelected. It is Mr. President, I yield the floor and memory. I thought that was appro- a tribute to the fact that America suggest the absence of a quorum. priate for someone who had served our loved that President, America wanted The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Nation as President of the United Ronald Reagan to serve, and he served clerk will call the roll. States. Now people are trying to think our Nation so well. The legislative clerk proceeded to of other things they can do. They are I yield the floor and suggest the ab- call the roll. kind of upping the ante: Well, you sence of a quorum. Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I ask know, not the 50-cent piece, maybe the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The unanimous consent that the order for $10 bill; no, maybe Mount Rushmore. I clerk will call the roll. the quorum call be rescinded. would like to suggest to them the most The legislative clerk proceeded to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without enduring legacy for this President call the roll. objection, it is so ordered. would be to help others in his name. I Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I have, for can’t think of anything more impor- unanimous consent that the order for the last day, listened to a good number tant to ask for when the time comes the quorum call be rescinded. of my colleagues reminisce about the for those to consider what to do in his The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without late President Ronald Reagan, many of memory than the contribution sug- objection, it is so ordered. them quoting from his speeches, many gested by our colleagues Senators MI- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, over of them quoting from books written KULSKI and BOND, one which I think is the past few days, more than 100,000 about him, about his phenomenal life, worthy of our immediate consider- Americans have stood in line in Cali- and his phenomenal presence in this ation. They called for the establish- fornia for 12 hours or even more to pay city as one of our Presidents. So I ment of the Ronald Reagan Alz- their respects to President Ronald would guess that by this moment near- heimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2004. Reagan. This great show of respect and ly everything that can be said about They believe we are near a break- affection will be repeated during the Ronald Reagan has been said but, then through in treating Alzheimer’s and coming days in Washington. again, not everyone has said it. they want us to put special attention This overwhelming outpouring can- I find myself in that situation in and special resources and special ef- not be explained by merely citing the these moments just prior to the ad- forts in that regard. That not only will traits for which he was so well- journment of the Senate and hours be- serve the memory of President Reagan known—his likability, his wit and opti- fore a coffin bearing President Ronald and his courageous family who stood mism, his courage when attacked by a Reagan will arrive at the Rotunda of by him, but it will also serve to help would-be assassin’s bullet or, at the our great Capitol. 41⁄5 million Americans inflicted with end of his life, by a devastating disease, What I might do for just a moment is Alzheimer’s disease today, and their or even his skills as the Great Commu- reminisce about a couple of personal husbands, wives, children, and their nicator. Americans are standing in line experiences I had the privilege of hav- loved ones who stand by helplessly at because of President Reagan’s ideas ing with the late President that, to me, their side as they drift into the dark- and the principles and convictions that speaks volumes about the gentleman’s ness of this dreaded disease. That gave those ideas their power: The God- personalty, his style of Presidency, and would be such a great tribute to Presi- given right to freedom, responsibility what he meant to my State of Idaho. dent Reagan. I hope we can do it on a for one’s own actions, and charity to- Idaho, by its conservative character bipartisan basis with the civility and ward others—the very ideas that are and its independence, was always a humanity which President Reagan the foundation of this great Nation strong Reagan State. It spoke out loud- demonstrated during the course of his were the foundation of President Rea- ly for the President. It voted in large life. gan’s character. numbers for the President. There was I might also add that the First President Reagan became President never a question where Idahoans would Lady’s commitment to stem cell re- at a time when the world had begun to be when it came to supporting Ronald search is an exceptional statement on question the strength of that founda- Reagan for his Presidency. her part. She has broken with some tion. It was a time when freedom, bal- My relationship with him began at members of the Republican Party on anced by personal responsibility and the very time he came to Washington. this issue. I know her position is con- justified by charity, was in danger of I was a freshman in the House of Rep- troversial, even within this administra- becoming just one of the many ways in resentatives in the winter of 1981. Both

VerDate May 21 2004 02:20 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.057 S09PT1 S6664 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 President Reagan and I were elected at budgetary policy of this administra- A week later, there was a very small the same time. I was one of those of tion, my small voice simply was not but very important announcement that the large class of 54 Republican fresh- getting heard. no longer would there be any more sale men who entered the U.S. House, many I appealed one evening in a conversa- of the silver stockpile, and, of course, of them because of the strength of Ron- tion to the then-Secretary of the Inte- the prices came back and the men and ald Reagan, and we all became known rior, Jim Watt. I said: Secretary Watt, women in north Idaho went to work. as ‘‘Reagan babies.’’ I suspect that is a how do I get to the President? How do What is the message? The message is title that at the age of 58 I still bear I tell my story, our story, Idaho’s that when this President, Ronald with some pride. Because we came at a story, about this particular problem? Reagan, understood the impact of an time when we had a President who was He said: Well, Larry, you have to get action—if it was hurting people or im- speaking of change; and the American to the President directly. Obviously, pacting them adversely, or if it was people were wanting it, demanding it, David Stockman is not interested in doing something that was against his and his Presidency embodied it. hearing your story. The sale of the market ideas and his philosophical be- The situation I want to relate for the strategic metals, the sale of the stock- lief in limited government and that record this afternoon occurred during piles, is his idea. He’s not going to be government should not be the arbiter the first budget process of the Reagan your champion. So if you’re ever down nor should government infringe upon administration. David Stockman, a at the White House, see if you can get the well-being of citizens—he would Congressman, had just been appointed the President’s ear. make changes. And he did. And of Director of OMB. Of course, the major Well, freshmen Congressmen do not course, I have told that story many tax cut that our President was so well often go to the White House. But be- times in Idaho. It was very clear to known for—that began to stimulate cause of the key tax votes that were Idahoans that the market changed be- the economy and turn the American coming up, I got invited to the White cause Ronald Reagan saw what he was people back into entrepreneurialism— House to visit with Ronald Reagan. I doing or saw what his administration was all at hand. But there were defi- had presented on one, small sheet of was doing and was willing to make a cits. So David Stockman came up with paper, on one side, a very brief, clear very important change to impact peo- the idea that we should sell off our explanation of the impact of the sale of ple’s lives. strategic minerals stockpile. the silver stockpile out of the strategic Lastly, I remember coming to the Well, that is something you do not metals stockpile on the people of U.S. Senate in 1990, certainly after hear talked about hardly at all today, Idaho. I put it in an envelope, and President Reagan had left this city. but following World War II, Congress wrote across it ‘‘To President Ronald The first office I took in the Hart had passed legislation saying that we Reagan,’’ and stuck it in my pocket. Building had on a conference wall a Now I am down at the White House should stockpile silver and magnesium very large map of the world. It filled and conversations go forward. At the and titanium and zinc and a variety of the whole wall, and it still had the So- end of the conversation, I say: Mr. other metals in case we got in another cialist Republics of the Soviet Union President, here is a note I would like to war, so we would have these supplies of written across that map. That will tell have you read. It’s important to my metals available for industrial pur- you how old it was in 1990. I remember people in Idaho. By your actions, you poses. at the time looking at that map and have put 500 Idahoans out of work. By 1981, it was largely determined on saying: Thank you, Ronald Reagan. He said: Really? the part of the Reagan administration I said: Yes, selling off the strategic You have made that map of the world and David Stockman that they were metals. obsolete. You as the President—not just not necessary any longer. It was He smiled and said: We are? single-handedly but certainly by the probably true that some Members of Well, that did not surprise me. The force of your beliefs and by the force of Congress believed the same thing. So longer I am here in Washington, I know your efforts—have made the Soviet when the announcement of the sale of not everybody knows every detail Union obsolete in such a way that it these stockpiles became public—and about everything. That is why you hire simply withered and died, almost with- the money then from their sale was to and have around you competent people, out a whimper. And that, of course, is return to the Treasury, and that and Presidents are certainly no dif- one of the great legacies of our Presi- money would offset some of the deficits ferent than many of us. dent, and many of our colleagues have that might occur as a result of the tax He kept the note. I saw it go into the spoken about that. cuts—the silver market plummeted. breast pocket of his suit coat. A day We are not going to let revisionist The price of silver on the world market and a half or two later, I got a call historians suggest that the Soviet dropped because the large supply of sil- from the White House saying: Con- Union would have crumbled anyway. ver being held by our Government was gressman CRAIG, can you come down There was a reality they had to face. going to enter the market at some and visit with the President about your The reality was Ronald Reagan and the point. So the market out there was be- problem in north Idaho and the sale of national resolve of this country in the ginning to adjust and prices fell. the silver stockpile? cold war, built on the strength and the Because Idaho at that time was a pri- My, I was impressed. I went to the beliefs of a great President by the mary silver producer, not only did White House. There in the Oval Office name of Ronald Reagan, that we not prices fall in Idaho, but when they fell, was the President and David Stock- only could overcome communism but many of our mines closed. There were man, the Director of OMB, the man we would, in essence, arm ourselves 400 or 500 miners—men and women— who had established the policy of sell- and build a military ready and capable out of work in the Silver Valley of ing off the stockpiles to bring money of defeating the Soviet Union. That Idaho, known as the Coeur d’Alene to the Treasury. We discussed it at combination of efforts, put together mining district, that was in part a di- length. In fact, David Stockman and I with his willingness to deal with rect result of this announcement. had a small debate in front of the Gorbachev and others, obviously I was a freshman Congressman. That President about the pros and cons of changed the dynamics of world politics was my congressional district. I had doing so. and the environment I grew up in as a people out of work. This was largely What I said at that time was: Mr. child, known as the cold war. still an old line labor Democrat strong- President, I am not opposed to you I will attend the ceremony in the hold in north Idaho, and the hue and selling off the stockpile of silver, but Chamber tonight, and I will mourn the cry was very loud. These men and it’s how you are approaching it, and loss of Ronald Reagan. But more im- women were out of work because of how you are approaching it has had a portantly, I will celebrate. I will cele- President Ronald Reagan. dramatic impact on the market. As a brate a great President, a President I had thought that if Ronald Reagan result of that, it has dropped the price who came to our country’s call at the really understood the impact of what of silver worldwide, and men and right time in our history, to lead us he was doing, he might change his ap- women in Idaho are now out of work. with optimism and enthusiasm and vi- proach. But because it was a directive He said: Well—in his inevitable way— sion in a way few Presidents have. So from OMB, because it was a part of the let me think about that. while I will certainly miss the presence

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.060 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6665 of the man, I celebrate his record and President Reagan’s speech 20 years ago witnessed the pain of the deterioration the history that will be written about at Normandy commemorating the 40th of this great individual, we have to be him. anniversary of the D-day invasion; it mindful of that for the future. I send my prayers and the prayers of will be permanently etched in our His life yielded so many more things, my wife Suzanne to Nancy Reagan and memories. Or his poignant remarks besides those obvious ones, during his all of the Reagans. They stand with a when the Space Shuttle Challenger ex- service as President of the United great legacy they are obviously very ploded, and how he helped America re- States. proud of, as we all are as Americans. cover from that terrible national trag- Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I pay To Ronald Reagan I say: Thank you, edy. Or who can forget his insistence tribute to President Ronald Reagan, a you built a place in history that is well that helped break the iron grip of the man for whom I had the utmost re- deserving of the actions you took as Soviet Union on millions of people spect. President of the United States. around the globe? A strong, principled leader, President I yield the floor and suggest the ab- President Reagan was known for his Reagan used his optimism and humor sence of a quorum. ideological zeal. But the interesting to help the Nation feel better in a post- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The thing about him at the same time was Vietnam, post-Watergate country cop- clerk will call the roll. that he ultimately was a pragmatist. ing with an energy crisis and high in- The assistant legislative clerk pro- Perhaps the clearest example of his flation. ceeded to call the roll. pragmatic side is what happened after He brought strong leadership and Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I he pushed through a massive tax cut in could relate to people from all walks of ask unanimous consent that the order Congress in 1981. One thing that Presi- life very, very easily. Democrats con- for the quorum call be rescinded. dent Reagan disliked enormously was trolled the House during both of his The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Federal budget deficits. He thought the terms, and the Senate during his last 2 objection, it is so ordered. idea of borrowing from future genera- years in office. In order to advance his Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I tions was truly repugnant. priorities, he had to bridge the partisan wanted to be sure to have an oppor- On the campaign trail in 1980, he divide and work with members of the tunity to make some comments about promised he would work to balance the other party. He was also very proud of President Reagan before we went out of budget. When he took office, he argued his good personal relations with Tip session tonight. I will take the oppor- that a tax cut was necessary to stimu- O’Neill and other Democratic leaders. tunity to do so right now. late the economy. He believed the Fed- The proof of his good personal relations I join with my colleagues, so many of eral Government would end up with with Tip O’Neill and other Democratic whom have already spoken, in tribute more, not fewer, revenues. But when leaders. The proof of his appeal was his to our Nation’s 40th President, Ronald the revenues didn’t materialize as pre- ability to carry a Democrat stronghold Reagan. My first term in the Senate dicted, and the Federal Government like my state of Rhode Island in the coincided with the last 6 years of his began running huge annual budget defi- 1984 election. He was the last Repub- Presidency. I had the opportunity to cits, his pragmatism took over and he lican Presidential candidate to do so. work with him on several occasions. As followed his 1981 tax cuts with tax in- With tremendous vision and dignity, someone who came from modest begin- creases that were necessary in 1982 and President Reagan will ultimately be nings and a working-class family, I un- 1984, determined to reduce the bur- remembered for ending the cold war derstood the fact that he rose from his geoning budget deficits. His tax in- and promoting freedom and democracy humble beginnings to become one of creases were a tacit admission that the throughout the world in a peaceful the crucial world leaders. He was re- plan wasn’t working as expected. He way. spected greatly. I had a chance to work was pragmatic enough to change the In closing, I recall a large color pho- with him on several occasions, not the course. tograph on my father’s office wall. It is least of which was something as simple His personality was so unique for a picture of merriment, Senator Robert as raising the drinking age to 21 across someone in that high office. As Mikhail Dole having just cracked a joke, with the country, thereby saving thousands Gorbachev wrote in Monday’s New President Reagan, Alan Simpson and of families a year from having to York Times op-ed page, President John Chafee standing by, smiling from mourn the loss of a young person in Reagan was ultimately someone with ear-to-ear. their household. The bill was signed in whom you could negotiate. His sugges- Later, my father obtained a copy of the morning at the White House, and I tion was that he was human enough, he the photo and at a later meeting with was pleased I was able to return from a was collegial, funny, and gracious, and the President, slid it down the table to- convention in San Francisco in time to you could discuss serious issues with wards him and asked if he would sign be there and share those good moments him and accomplish goals. it. Without hesitation, Reagan penned with President Reagan and then-Sec- One of President Reagan’s last great a line and slid it back. retary of Transportation ELIZABETH acts of public service was to acknowl- It read simply, ‘‘John—some times it DOLE. edge 10 years ago to the American peo- is fun, isn’t it?’’ We did a lot of good for families ple and to the people of the world that Some times it is fun, isn’t it? Ronald across America with that legislation, he was suffering from Alzheimer’s dis- Reagan, with unfailing good humor and and also offered support to say to those ease. optimism, made Americans feel good who would pollute our environment, He handled his affliction with his about their country again. I believe ‘‘If you pollute, you must pay to clean customary grace, saying that he was that is his lasting legacy. it up,’’ and that was Superfund. It had sharing the news with the public in the The Chafee family offers our sincere a very important beginning in those hope that it might ‘‘promote a greater condolences to Nancy, and the Reagan days. awareness of this condition.’’ That was family. President Reagan is appropriately a courageous thing to do. He went on Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise being remembered for his overpowering further to say that he hoped it might today to offer words in memory of sense of optimism and rock-solid faith encourage a clearer understanding of America’s 40th president, Ronald Wil- in the fundamental goodness of Amer- the individuals and families who are af- son Reagan. ica. Many of his actions stand as exam- fected by it. He really brought a focus Ronald Reagan was elected President ples of ideas that we ought to consider on the disease that ultimately con- on the same day that I was first elected as we carry out our responsibilities in sumed his remaining years. to the United States Senate. I was Government. There was no doubt that One truly meaningful way that we somewhat of an anomaly that year, he was the Great Communicator, and can honor President Reagan is to pur- being one of only two freshman Demo- his ideas and his words will long be re- sue the kind of research that might crats elected to the Senate, compared membered. produce a treatment, or even a cure, with 16 Republicans. I just returned yesterday from the D- for Alzheimer’s disease and a host of Over the years, there is no question day celebration and commemoration in other illnesses, something his beloved that when it came to matters of policy, Normandy. No one will ever forget wife Nancy has called for. Since we Ronald Reagan and I disagreed, in a

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.064 S09PT1 S6666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 very fundamental way, on a great diseases like Alzheimer’s that cause I admired his sense of civility and his many occasions. such great suffering for such great ability to disagree with his opponents But in today’s very partisan atmos- numbers of people. without being disagreeable. He fought phere, it is easy to forget that person- At this difficult time, my heart goes hard for the policies in which he be- ality can be much more important out to Nancy and the entire Reagan lieved, but after the fight, he shook than agreements and disagreements. family. America celebrated with you hands and moved on. We need more of Many of the qualities that distin- on so many happy occasions. This that kind of statesmanship in Wash- guished Ronald Reagan—as a president, week, we all join you in your sorrow. ington today. And I hope my colleagues as a leader, as an individual—went be- I yield the floor. will join me in trying to follow his ex- yond policies and politics. Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I join ample. Ronald Reagan was one of our Na- my colleagues in remembering our Na- During one of our Nation’s greatest tion’s most personable presidents. His tion’s 40th President, Ronald Reagan, challenges—the cold war—President congeniality, wit and trademark sense who passed away last weekend at his Reagan was a strong voice against the of humor could bring a smile to the home in Bel-Air, CA. enemies of freedom. His leadership and face of even the most ardent political Of course, much has already been vision helped us to overcome our en- opponent. And he had the uncanny said, both in this Chamber and in the emies. ability to communicate his thoughts to media, about the legend of his large In the final years of his life, he and the American people. life. His career in movies, his entry Mrs. Reagan were an example of the As a Member of the opposite side of into politics and, of course, his two kind of sacrifice and love that we the political aisle, I had a particular terms as President during a most tu- should all seek to emulate. Mrs. Rea- appreciation for Ronald Reagan’s open- multuous time have been well docu- gan’s quiet dignity and support for her ness. As we all know, President Reagan mented in the past several days. husband during the most difficult of was a man of great conviction. It By all of these accounts, Ronald times should be an inspiration to us wasn’t easy to change his mind. But he Reagan was a most admired politician, all. was willing to sit down and talk. He and while he and I had our policy dif- My thoughts and prayers go out to was open to listening to views that ferences, I have always shared in that his wife, Nancy, his sons, Michael and were different from his own, even if he admiration. Ronald, Jr., and his daughter, Patty. ultimately chose to disagree with Ronald Reagan held true to a strong Ronald Reagan lived a full life and them. Ronald Reagan was able, as the conservative philosophy, which often was a great American. His contribu- saying goes, to disagree without being made it hard for the two of us to find tions to the American political system disagreeable. common ground. I was a Member of the and to our way of life will not soon be Though we had our differences on House of Representatives during his 8 forgotten. many issues, I would never doubt for a years as President, and you might say Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I minute Ronald Reagan’s commitment I was often a thorn in his side. We were rise today to pay tribute to Ronald to this Nation, just as I don’t believe on opposing sides when it came to Reagan, our Nation’s 40th President. he doubted the patriotism of his polit- many issues, most notably tax cuts and First, my condolences and prayers go ical adversaries. Ronald Reagan be- funding for the arts. out to Nancy Reagan, the Reagan fam- lieved deeply in our country and in its But through all of our sometimes ily, and all of those who are mourning values, and in its place in the history heated discussions and debates, it was his passing. of humankind. He correctly saw the so evident to me that President Reagan Ronald Reagan was an optimist. He former Soviet Union, with its regime of held a deep and abiding passion for his was the best kind of optimist—a living repression, imprisonment, and stifling country, and an equally deep convic- example of the fulfillment of the Amer- of the individual spirit, as antithetical tion for what he believed was right. ican dream. From a small Midwestern to everything in which we believe. He As Americans take time this week to town, he rose to become leader of the presided over a historic time period honor the life of President Reagan, it is free world and was respected around during which we witnessed the begin- that passion and conviction that they the world by both our allies and our nings of a dramatic, global political will remember and reflect upon. I be- Soviet bloc opponents alike. sea change. lieve, that those memories of our Na- President Reagan was called the Ronald Reagan was a leader who re- tion’s 40th President will inspire our Great Communicator for a reason. flected the optimism and spirit of this future leaders. Many of his speeches touched the great Nation. At the time he was elect- I extend my condolences to his wife heartstrings of all Americans. Whether ed president, our country was experi- Nancy, and to the entire Reagan family it was his speech at the Berlin Wall or encing a crisis of confidence. Many on the passing of President Ronald his 1984 tribute to those who died on D- wondered if America’s best days were Reagan. May the memories of his life’s Day, President Reagan always con- behind it. Ronald Reagan had an un- accomplishments sustain them in their veyed a positive, optimistic sense of flagging belief in America, and he time of grief, and may the Nation’s our shared destiny. His words will long helped restore a sense of possibility in prayers bring them comfort. be remembered. our land. Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, I rise President Reagan loved America, and As a society, we often elevate our today to pay tribute to former Presi- this love for our country shaded every public figures to practically mytho- dent Ronald Wilson Reagan, our Na- word he spoke to the Nation as Presi- logical proportions, and our presidents tion’s 40th President. dent. He always wanted our country to are no exception. Towards the end of Like many Americans, I admired be the ‘‘shining city’’ on a hill. Ronald Reagan’s life, though, we were President Reagan’s eternal optimism I also pay tribute and convey my reminded of his humanity. All of us, and his belief in America and her peo- genuine respect to our former First particularly those of us who have ple. Lady Nancy Reagan, a woman whose watched a loved one struggle late in I am struck by the numbers of unwavering commitment to her hus- life, were inspired by the dignity, mourners who have paid their respects band not only provided a testament to grace, and courage with which he and to our former President. The out- their love but also extended hope and his family battled a terrible and dev- pouring of respect and grief is a testa- empathy to countless Americans who astating disease—a disease that ulti- ment to the great impact that he had share in the role of caregiver. mately took Ronald Reagan, in the on so many Americans. I am sure that As we begin now to consider ways to words of his wife Nancy, to a place one of the reasons so many have taken pay proper tribute to our admired where she could no longer reach him. time to honor President Reagan is be- former President, let us go beyond the Many tributes have been and will be cause of the great optimism and pur- erecting of a monument or the etching paid to President Reagan’s memory. pose that he showed. His trust in the of a portrait. Instead let us act to help But I can’t think of a greater tribute fundamental decency and goodness of the many Americans who needlessly than to commit our Nation to fully re- the American people is a guide and in- suffer from the debilitating effects of searching the causes of, and cures for, spiration to us all. Alzheimer’s disease.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.044 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6667 We should increase research funding came to know him and feel comfortable any, have had his ability not just to for Alzheimer’s and expand stem cell with him; and they were moved by his connect with the American people but research, which Nancy Reagan sup- simple, clear messages. President to inspire them. His speeches didn’t ports. Reagan perfected the art of selling his just make a point, they touched a I am pleased to be a cosponsor of a policies to the American people and chord. He talked to Americans in a Mikulski-Bond bill that will double our using that ability to pressure Congress powerful and personal way. investment in Alzheimer’s research and to work his will. Not surprisingly, the As is widely understood, Ronald refocus our efforts to find a cure. This Great Communicator, as he came to be Reagan had strongly held views about bipartisan measure, if passed, would known, left office with the highest ap- public policy, from his support for leave a lasting legacy to President proval rating of any recent President. lower taxes to his strong Reagan. President Reagan was one of the anticommunism. But as is less widely Earlier this month, I joined with 57 truly larger than life figures of the appreciated, President Reagan was not other Members of this body, both Re- post World War II era. He brought a inflexible or dogmatic. He actually was publican and Democrat alike, to urge new conservative philosophy to the a practical and pragmatic leader who President Bush to broaden the current White House, and he championed free- was willing to adjust his approach, Federal policy regarding stem cell re- dom at home and abroad. One of the sometimes dramatically, when cir- search. By expanding stem cell re- reasons for his success, I believe, was cumstances called for change. search beyond those stem cells derived his willingness to compromise, to put For example, after pushing through a by August 9, 2001, we will take the nec- aside partisan politics and ideological large tax cut at the start of his Presi- essary first step of helping millions of purity to do what was right for the dency, he reversed course and increased Americans who are plagued by Alz- country. When his 1981 tax cuts caused taxes when the deficit started to ex- heimer’s—Americans, who like Presi- deficits to skyrocket, President plode. Perhaps most importantly, after dent Reagan, live out their daily lives Reagan supported tax increases in 1982 denouncing the Soviets as an ‘‘evil em- pire,’’ he was willing to work closely traveling an unknowable journey of and 1983 to contain the damage. After and cooperatively with Mikhail Gorba- solitude. tagging the Soviet Union as the Evil chev, helping not only to end the cold If we allow the medical experts to do Empire, he negotiated historic arms war but to liberate millions of people stem cell research, we can begin the control treaties with the Soviets, coin- and change the course of world history. work Mrs. Reagan so steadfastly pro- ing the famous phrase ‘‘trust, but In doing so, he was not following his motes: finding a cure to this dev- verify’’ in the process. He had, as his party. He was not following the polls. astating disease. chief of staff Howard Baker once put it, He was following his conscience. And To find a cure of Alzheimer’s would ‘‘a capacity to surprise.’’ the entire world community owes him indeed be the greatest tribute we could And throughout it all, he was a won- a deep debt of gratitude for his vision ever give to President Reagan. derful man, someone who you couldn’t In this time of grief, let us evoke and his leadership. help but enjoy being with. I met with There were many issues about which President Reagan’s gentlemanly serv- president Reagan several times during I strongly disagreed with President ice, swift wit, jovial candor, and uncon- the last years of his presidency. The Reagan. But I always had great respect ditional patriotism. With differences in last time I was with him, President for him personally and for the way he philosophy and politics aside, let’s all Reagan was telling two or three of us conducted himself while in office. praise a man whose decorum and dis- in the White House an Irish story full President Reagan knew how to dis- tinguished character exemplified the of warmth and wit. I believe that best agree without being disagreeable. He office for which he held. describes President Reagan himself—a knew that those in the other party Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I want man of endearing wit and great per- were not enemies. He knew that, at the to take a few moments today to join sonal warmth. end of the day, we are all Americans my colleagues in celebrating the life of As America mourns his passing, my and, though we may disagree about our 40th President, Ronald Wilson thoughts and prayers are with Nancy particular policies, we all share a love Reagan. and the rest of President Reagan’s fam- of our country and a commitment to In many ways, Ronald Reagan em- ily and many, many friends. It is my its future. bodied the American dream. He was hope that their memories of his life, President Reagan’s life was marked born in the small town of Tampico, IL, laughter, and legacy will be of some by his fundamental personal decency and grew up 30 miles down the road in small comfort in these days and weeks and his sense of dignity. That was Dixon, another small town. His was a ahead. never more evident than when he an- normal, middle class American family, Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, on Sat- nounced to the world his struggle with and he was the all-American boy-next- urday, June 5, 2004, President Ronald Alzheimer’s disease in 1994. His and door: Good-looking, popular, an actor, Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of Nancy Reagan’s courageous fight and an athlete. And from that modest the United States, passed away after a against this debilitating disease background he fulfilled the American decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s brought a new awareness to the devas- democratic ideal that anybody can disease. I extend my deepest sym- tation that accompanies this illness. I grow up to become President of the pathies to the members of his family, hope it also will bring a new commit- United States. who have suffered a terrible loss, and I ment to do what it takes to find a cure That ideal—that anyone can grow up want them to know that Americans for this horrible affliction. to become President—captures Amer- throughout our Nation, regardless of In conclusion, Americans throughout ica’s optimism, so it is fitting that the their political party or ideology, share our Nation are saddened at the passing word that comes most to mind when in their loss and mourn with them. of President Reagan, and our hearts go remembering President Reagan is ex- Ronald Reagan was an exceptional out to his family. Ronald Reagan was actly that: optimism. President national leader who loved this country an extraordinary man whose impact on Reagan was an incurable and infectious and its people. He will long be remem- our Nation, and our world, will be felt optimist when it came to America. By bered for his infectious optimism and for generations to come. Today, we join insisting that, as he said, it was morn- his faith in America’s future. To Presi- together to honor his memory and to ing again in America, he connected dent Reagan, America was always a give thanks for his historic service on with Americans, lifted their spirits, shining city on a hill—a beacon of hope behalf of the country he loved so deep- and restored their confidence in our fu- for all mankind. He understood just ly. ture. what a great country America is, and Mr. KYL. Mr. President, Robert Robb This power to communicate and con- always remained a committed advocate is one of the great columnists in Amer- nect with Americans from all walks of for the ideal of freedom that helps de- ican journalism today, and his tribute life was central to his success as Presi- fine us as Americans. to Ronald Reagan is among his best dent. He could sway skeptics and President Reagan was known as the work. I ask unanimous consent to have charm supporters with his simple elo- Great Communicator, and he richly de- the following article printed in the quence and self-deprecating wit. People served the accolade. Few politicians, if RECORD.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.041 S09PT1 S6668 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 There being no objection, the article the whole force of circumstances—was in the the United States, Ronald Wilson was ordered to be printed in the way he managed the Soviet Union and com- Reagan. RECORD, as follows: munism. A former sports announcer, actor, Early in his presidency, Reagan described television performer, and Governor, [From the Arizona Republic, June 9, 2004] the Soviet Union as an evil empire and said MY FIRST FAN LETTER WAS SIGNED it and Marxism-Leninism would be deposited this man from a small mid-western ‘‘REAGAN’’ on the ‘‘ash heap of history.’’ town was eventually elected to our Na- (By Robert Robb) This was denounced by foreign policy so- tion’s highest office, not once, but Ronald Reagan wrote my first fan letter. phisticates at the time as naive and dan- twice, in landslide victories. His was a When he announced for president in 1976, I gerously provocative. success story, an American success was editor of the student newspaper at Occi- Yet he quickly embraced Mikhail Gorba- story. He demonstrated that the key to dental College in Los Angeles. chev, who gained power in 1985, and his the American dream is still determina- The Los Angeles Times had developed an perestoika reforms. This made conservatives tion, hard work, and perseverance. He highly nervous, and they openly wondered obsessive dislike for Reagan. And it pounded did it by appealing to our ‘‘best hopes,’’ on his announcement speech, denouncing it whether Reagan was being had. But Reagan, having lived through the Hun- not ‘‘our worst fears.’’ and him for superficiality and a lack of spe- Historians will study and evaluate cifics. garian and Polish rebellions, intuited that Of course, it’s standard fare for announce- the Soviet Union could not both liberalize the impact of the Reagan administra- ment speeches to enunciate broad themes. and remain intact. tion—his role in ending the cold war And the only thing that would have un- Reagan also knew the moment to apply and the results of his domestic policies. hinged the Times more than a lack of spe- pressure, as in 1987, when he stood before the What is beyond debate was his un- cifics form Reagan would have been if he had Berlin Wall and, against the advice of his en- canny ability to connect with the tire foreign policy team, famously called been specific. American people. He knew where he And so I wrote a column for the student upon Gorbachev to tear it down. A few years later, I was in Berlin, after the wanted to take the country and at- newspaper having a bit of sport with the tempted to do it with remarkable de- Times’ hypocrisy and disequilibrium. wall had been torn down figuratively, but Not much later, I was astonished to receive not yet physically. You could travel freely in termination and charm. He restored a a letter from Reagan. Apparently being de- eastern Berlin, but it was like Dorothy step- much needed sense of optimism in fended in a student newspaper was an un- ping from black-and-white into the colorful America, and he did it with a cheerful- usual enough event to catch the attention of land of Oz, only in reverse—from the vibrant ness that was absolutely contagious. his campaign. feel of a free people into the still-stale deso- His optimism was prevalent and pen- lation of the repression of the human soul. Reagan thanked me for my ‘‘generous etrating and inspiring even during the words,’’ and allowed that ‘‘a great part of my You could visit the wall and even take a blow against it yourself. So, I clawed loose a darkest moments of his administra- pleasure was your masterful handling of the tion. With the Challenger explosion, we Times. few chunks and brought them home. That purposeful understatement was char- They’re mounted now, pieces of history’s grieved and despaired, but when Presi- acteristic of Reagan in political combat. He sadness and joy. I can never look at those dent Reagan spoke of how those coura- was far more inclined to give his opponents chunks of concrete without thinking about geous astronauts reached out and a gentle and humorous poke in the ribs, Ronald Reagan, a champion of freedom for ‘‘touched the face of God,’’ suddenly all rather than a rhetorical knife in the stom- our time. of us realized that we, as a country, ach—a restraint he maintained even as the Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. President, I rise would make it through this grievous invective and bile against him mounted. today to pay tribute to the late Presi- hour, and the American adventure into Bill Buckley invented modern American dent Ronald Reagan. space would go on. He was truly the conservatism—a sometimes uneasy blend of We were of different parties and very Great Communicator. anti-communism, free-market economics different political philosophies but I re- and traditional cultural values inspired and I came to know and work with Mr. informed by religious faith. Barry Goldwater spected him as a strong leader—a man Reagan from a unique and important launched it as a political movement. of principle and dignity. He was also perspective. I was the leader of the op- But Ronald Reagan embodied the conserv- good-natured and affable, never letting position party in the U.S. Senate dur- ative movement. He was the glue that held political differences drag him down ing both of President Reagan’s terms. its factions and strands together long into bitter partisanship. From this position, I came to under- enough, for a time, to be politically trium- I was always impressed with Presi- stand and appreciate, probably even phant. dent Reagan’s ability to communicate more than his strongest supporters, his This was no small feat. American conserv- and persuade and his talent for sooth- hold on the American people, and the atism is more naturally a dissenting move- ing our Nation in difficult times. In ment than a governing one. importance of the leadership that he Yet Reagan not only governed, he trans- good times and bad, he sought to ap- provided. formed the country, indeed the world. peal to the best in all of us, to our In fact, I found him to be as charm- What began as Reagan Democrats are now hopes and better instincts, not our ing in person as he was when speaking simply Republicans, and the Republican doubts and fears. And while he enjoyed to an audience or appearing on tele- Party now competes with the Democratic a good political fight, he never demon- vision. Party for majority status, rather than the ized his opponents or accused those Never once did I hear him engage in semi-permanent minority role the party who differed with him of being unpatri- personal attacks on his challengers. seemed consigned to before Reagan. otic. Ronald Reagan seemed to under- To complete with Reaganism, Democrats When we disagreed, which was more had to overcome their legacy from the 1960s stand that we could disagree without often than not, it was always in civil and 1970s, a belief that there was as much being disagreeable and that we all love tones. He was always smiling, patting wrong as right about America. Democrats our country, even as we debate the best you on the back, asking you about reconciled themselves to America’s essential way to move toward a more perfect your family, and wishing you the best. goodness, as well as its defining institutions Union. All of us can learn from his ex- You simply could not help but like and values: free markets, enterprise, faith ample. him. He seemed not to confuse dif- and family. As we pay tribute to our 40th Presi- ferences of opinion with differences of Bill Clinton was a reaction to Reaganism, dent, this man who rose from humble and today’s Republican Party, unfortu- ideals or values. After all, he liked to nately, is as much a reaction to Clintonism beginnings to the greatest heights, I point out, ‘‘we are all Americans.’’ as it is a legitimate heir to Reaganism. offer my condolences to Nancy Reagan That is the way American politics is Winston Churchill believed that history and the Reagan family. I join my col- supposed to be. That was the decency was the story of great men altering its leagues in saying farewell to Ronald of Ronald Wilson Reagan. He might course. In his History of the English Speak- Reagan, a modest man who was larger consider me a political opponent, but ing Peoples, writing about Alfred the Great, than life. never a personal enemy. Just as I un- who united much of modern-day England in Thank you, President Reagan, for derstood his difficulties as the leader of the ninth century, Churchill described his your service to our Nation and for the the free world during 8 years of trial ‘‘sublime power to rise above the whole force of circumstances.’’ important example you set for us all. and turmoil, he understood my role as As much as Reagan dominated and trans- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, on Satur- the loyal opposition formed the domestic political landscape, his day, our Nation lost a good man and a As much as I admired and respected greatness—his sublime power to rise above great American, the 40th President of him when he was President, never was

VerDate May 21 2004 03:50 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.029 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6669 my appreciation for him and his wife Judge Mills is a major general in the inducted and 24,000,000 had been registered. Nancy stronger than in their dealing Illinois State Militia and a retired And in World War II, more than 50,000,000 with his last and greatest struggle—the colonel in the U.S. Army. He served for men were registered and 10,000,000 of those struggle he eloquently and 14 months in Korea with the 3rd Infan- were inducted into the armed forces. I am confident that many of you present today heartbreakingly called the ‘‘journey’’ try Division and headed counterintel- answered the call in this manner. that would lead him ‘‘into the sunset’’ ligence for the 65th Infantry Regiment The veterans of America, what kind of peo- of his life—his battle with Alzheimer’s and the Greek and Belgian Battalions ple are they? disease. He and Nancy confronted this attached to the 3rd Division. Among General of the Army Douglas MacArthur cruel, crippling disease with an open- his decoration are the Bronze Star, answered this question in his famous speech Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Serv- before the U.S. Military Academy’s corps of ness and dignity that inspired a Na- cadets in May 1962: ‘‘Yours is the profession tion. ice Commendation Medal, Korean Serv- of arms, the will to win, the sure knowledge Mr. President, my wife Erma and I ice Medal with battle star, and both that in war there is no substitute for victory, extend our most heartfelt condolences the U.S. and Republic of Korea Presi- that if you lose, the nation will be destroyed, to Mrs. Reagan. She has been an inspi- dential Unit Citations. General Mills that the very obsession of your public serv- ration to America, gracefully fulfilling retired after 33 years in the military, ice must be duty, honor, country.’’ the role of loyal, loving spouse even as Active and Reserve. The May 22, 1941 edition of Army Field I am honored to count Judge Mills as Manual (FM) 100–5, Field Service Regula- she has watched her greatest love drift tions: Operations, which was republished in away into the fog of Alzheimer’s. In a friend and hope you will value his re- 1997 by the U.S. Government Printing Office the years when they should have been marks as much as I do. in Washington, DC, spells out the battlefield able to enjoy the warm memories of I ask that the remarks of Judge Mills doctrines used to fight and win World War II. their storybook life together, she en- be printed in the RECORD. Here is what it says: ‘‘Man is the funda- dured personal emotional tortures that The address follows: mental instrument of war; other instruments ADDRESS OF MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD MILLS may change but he remains relatively con- are difficult to imagine. In these last stant. In spite of the advances in technology, years, the vigilance and caring she dis- In 1935, when the Italian fascist military machine invaded the undeveloped and primi- the worth of the individual man is still deci- played throughout their marriage led sive.’’ tive nation of Ethiopia on the African con- her to become an outspoken advocate World War II was the most important and tinent, Emperor Haille Selassie issued this far reaching event of the 20th century. for medical research, a role for which mobilization order to his people: ‘‘Everyone she has earned the immense respect The total number of people killed, wounded will now be mobilized and all boys old or missing can never be calculated. More and gratitude of the Nation. enough to carry a spear will be sent to Addis than 10 million Allied servicemen and nearly A SUNSET FANCY Ababa. Married men will take their wives to 6 million military men from the Axis coun- (A poem by an unknown author) carry food and cook. Those without wives tries lost their lives. More than 50 countries will take any woman without a husband. took part in the war and the whole world felt I saw the sun sink in the golden west Women with small babies need not go. The No angry cloud obscured its latest ray; its effects. blind, those who cannot walk, or for any rea- America suffered nearly 300,000 U.S. forces Around the couch on which it sank to rest son cannot carry a spear are exempted. Any- and merchant seamen killed and almost Shone all the splendors of a summer day, one found at home after the receipt of this 700,000 wounded. We had 157 navy ships and And long—though lost of view—its radiant order will be hanged.’’ submarines sunk and 866 merchant ships sent light The imperial edict of the Conquering Lion to the bottom. Reflected from the skies, delayed the night. of Judah, although admittedly harsh, was At Pearl Harbor, the heart of the U.S. Thus when a good man’s life comes to a unquestionably effective. And its very tenor fleet—18 ships—was destroyed in about 100 close, reflects the ultimate hopelessness of a na- minutes. As historian John Keegan wrote, No doubts arise to cloud his soul with gloom; tion invaded by a far superior force and ‘‘It killed 50 million human beings, left hun- But faith triumphant on each feature glows struggling to survive in military conflict. dreds of millions of others wounded in mind And benedictions fill the sacred room; The conscription laws of this country, of or body, and materially devastated much of And long do men his virtues wide proclaim, course, have never been so elementary, des- the heartland of civilization.’’ And generations rise to bless his name. perate or severe, yet they shared an identical World War II became a war of liberation purpose—to provide immediate manpower to after three decisive turning points: Midway, Mr. President, I yield the floor and North Africa and Stalingrad. suggest the absence of a quorum. defend the nation! Since July 1, 1973, not a single person has By autumn 1942, the Allies also were on the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The been drafted into the armed forces of the offensive in the European theater, success- clerk will call the roll. United States. Since then, the Selective fully landing in North Africa and beginning The assistant legislative clerk pro- Service System has operated in its pre- the trek toward Rome. ‘‘Now this is not the ceeded to call the roll. scribed standy role. And since then we have end,’’ Winston Churchill said as 1942 closed. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask been an all-volunteer military force in a ‘‘It is not even the beginning of the end. But peacetime capacity, and the role of the Se- it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.’’ unanimous consent that the order for The Allies invaded Sicily. Then came lective Service System is, and will continue the quorum call be rescinded. Anzio Beach and the terrible bloody battle to be, one of simply assuring that necessary The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for Monte Cassino, and on up through Italy. military manpower will be available in case objection, it is so ordered. The greatest naval armada of all time was of an emergency. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, for the in- The Selective Service System, more com- assembled for the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, where we suffered 14,000 formation of Senators, we are going to monly referred to across the country as ‘‘the killed in action and 63,000 wounded. do our wrap-up business, have a couple draft’’, is nothing new because men have In the Pacific, it was a bloody invasion, is- of closing statements, and then we will been drafted since Biblical time. It is related land by island, ‘‘leapfrogging’’ toward Japan. adjourn for the ceremony tonight. the Book of Numbers in the Old Testament Iwo Jima and Okinawa took heavy tolls. that God ordered Moses to take a census of f General MacArthur did return to the Phil- men 20 years of age and older. When he and ippines as he had promised, but 14,000 were ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Aaron had accomplished this, they found an killed and 62,000 were wounded in the battle army of over 600,000 men. Under Julius Cae- of Luzon. sar in the Roman Empire, men were drafted The crucial year was 1945. For Nazi Ger- JUDGE RICHARD MILLS DELIVERS for military service for 10 years and had to many and the 1,000-year German Reich, it MEMORIAL DAY ADDRESS supply their own equipment. The Greek City was the end. States required military service of all male ∑ Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, one of In Italy, communist partisans captured ‘‘Il citizens, regardless of age, and thereby main- Duce’’—Benito Mussolini—and his mistress. the most articulate and literate mem- tained their independence. But the first real- They were executed and hung by their feet at bers of our Federal judiciary, U.S. Dis- ly modern draft was instituted by Napoleon, a Milan gas station on April 28th. The very trict Judge Richard Mills, recently de- and when he told his generals, ‘‘I need up to day Mussolini died, Adolph Hitler married livered an extraordinary Memorial Day 25,000 men a month’’, universal military his longtime mistress, Eva Braun, in his address in my hometown of Springfield training established itself in France. As a bunker. Within hours the same day, Hitler IL. I share it with my colleagues be- matter of fact, this very policy was adopted shot himself with the same pistol he carried cause I believe it is not only insightful after the Napoleonic wars by most European when he first tried to seize power in a Mu- countries, with the exception of Great Brit- nich beer hall years before. but because it comes from a person ain. Also in 1945, America took its final giant uniquely suited to speak to the histor- During World War 1 and before the end of steps across the Pacific to victory. Sub- ical impact of World War II. the war in 1918, nearly 3,000,000 men had been marines strangled the home islands of Japan.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.025 S09PT1 S6670 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 American B–29 bombers incinerated Japan’s Nation’s history that involved two understood the issues, knew the proc- major cities, reducing industrial production major American non profit organiza- ess better than almost anyone, and felt by a third and leaving 14 million homeless. tions. with every fiber of her being that she Admiral of the Fleet Chester Nimitz, Pacific The results speak for themselves. In had not only the right but the duty as commander, convinced Pentagon planners to create airfields even closer than Formosa by the 35 years since the merger, the a citizen to fight for what she believed capturing Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Easter Seals Goodwill Industries Reha- was right and fair and just. She fought Kamikaze suicide planes sank 38 ships, bilitation Center has served approxi- on behalf of organized Labor and damaged 368, and killed over 5,000 sailors. mately 50,000 individuals with disabil- through the Central Labor Council for Soldiers of the U.S. 10th Army and the Ma- ities and special needs throughout the the basic dignity of the American rines suffered almost 72,000 killed and New Haven area. worker, and for a host of causes in her wounded. Today, Easter Seals Goodwill Indus- community, and did not hesitate to But on August 6, 1945, a Boeing B–29 Super- tries Rehabilitation Center continues make her opinion known, did not waver fortress named Enola Gay lifted from the runway at Tinian in the Marianas and head- to provide valuable assistance in career when it came to bringing about the ed for Japan, nearly 1,500 miles across the exploration and job placement, work changes necessary to elect those who open Pacific. Six and a half hours later the skill development and training, and agreed with her. But partisanship was atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. It various other employment support not what we should remember when we detonated above the city with the force of services to individuals with disabilities remember Betty Strong today. 20,000 pounds of TNT. Several thousand and special needs. The center also of- To watch her in action was to under- members of the Second Japanese Army, then fers vital social assistance to individ- stand what America is all about. To see outside doing calisthenics, were wiped out in uals with disabilities, enabling them to her build a coalition, to rally support, a millisecond and the city was flattened. Three days later Nagasaki suffered the connect with others and to become ac- to bring out the best in her community same fate. On August 14 the Japanese em- tive participants in their local commu- to rise to an issue, to support a can- peror finally overruled his military chiefs nities. Finally, Easter Seals Goodwill didate, to lay out a platform, to build and accepted Allied surrender terms. Industries works throughout Con- consensus, was truly a lesson in the Americans of World War II understood that necticut to help our State’s residents best of the American political dy- to bring down a form of tyranny, it was nec- find proper housing, transportation, namic. And, every four years without essary to sacrifice lives. In liberty and in and education. fail, she was in the vanguard of the prosperity, the world after 1945 became a far, I especially congratulate my good unique process we have come to under- far better place than it had been in 1939. friend Malcolm Gill, who has contrib- World War II was worth fighting, after all. stand as the Iowa Caucuses. To have lost would have brought unimagi- uted 20 years of dedication and leader- I first met her in 1987 when I entered nable sorrow and slavery. ship as President of the Easter Seals the Iowa Caucuses, and I can say with- To the veterans here today that we honor— Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation out hesitation or equivocation: I will particularly from World War II—I salute Center. I also recognize the hard work never forget Betty Strong. She was you. You stood tall, you did your duty, you of the Board of Directors, the staff, and with me then and her memory will re- survived, you returned. And we remember community volunteers who selflessly main with me always. I wrote her a let- with heavy hearts those of our comrades continue to serve the New Haven com- ter in 1988 thanking her for her help that paid the supreme sacrifice, that were munity. and for her lifelong service, and I am wounded, that were prisoners of war. We who are here are the fortunate ones. It has been On behalf of the State of Con- honored to know that the letter hung truly said: ‘‘In war there are no victors, only necticut, and the United States Senate, on her living room wall all these years. survivors.’’ I congratulate Easter Seals Goodwill I will long be beholden to Betty for her My fellow veterans, I salute you. Industries Rehabilitation Center on 35 commitment, for her support, for her God Bless America.∑ outstanding years of service. I wish help, for the extraordinary grace she f them continued success for many years showed me and the dignity with which ∑ CONGRATULATING EASTER SEALS to come. she lived her life and fought for the GOODWILL INDUSTRIES REHA- f causes to which she was so committed. Iowa has lost a great woman and I BILITATION CENTER A TRIBUTE TO BETTY STRONG, would ask my colleagues to join me in THE GRANDE-DAME OF IOWA ∑ Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise to recognizing the lasting contribution POLITICS honor the 35th anniversary of the that Betty Strong made to that funda- merger between Easter Seals of New ∑ Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, in the mental Tip O’Neill-notion that all poli- Haven, CT, Goodwill Industries of early 1950s, at a time when political tics is local. Today we mourn her loss South Central Connecticut, and the backrooms were still smoke-filled and and offer to her family and all of her New Haven Area Rehabilitation Center. the sound of a woman’s voice was still friends in Iowa and across America, the The celebration of this historic occa- a cause for heads to turn, Betty Strong thanks of a grateful Nation.∑ sion will occur on Monday, June 14, involved herself in politics in her home f 2004. State of Iowa and did not hesitate to For 35 years, Easter Seals Goodwill speak her mind. She turned many TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT EDWARD Industries Rehabilitation Center has heads and made folks in Iowa listen in PARRISH, PRESIDENT OF made remarkable achievements in its those days and folks have been listen- WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC IN- mission to enhance employment oppor- ing to what she has had to say ever STITUTE tunities and the quality of life for peo- since. ∑ Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I wel- ple with disabilities and other special A strong and rare woman, she had a come this opportunity to pay tribute needs. deep and abiding commitment to the to the distinguished president of 1930 marked the initial formation of rough-and-tumble of the political proc- Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Ed- Goodwill Industries of Central Con- ess and will long stand as an inspira- ward Parrish, as he nears his retire- necticut. The New Haven Area Reha- tion to all of us, to every American ment this year. bilitation Center and the New Haven who believes in the great idea of rep- Ed Parrish came to WPI as president Easter Seal Society for Crippled Chil- resentative democracy, to all those in 1995 after an impressive career in en- dren and Adults were created in 1954. whose values and dreams are rep- gineering at NASA and in teaching and Eventually, the leaders of these three resented by a political party and by the academic research. From the Univer- organizations recognized that they process through which we elect our sity of Virginia to Vanderbilt and fi- could accomplish far more working to- representatives. nally to WPI, he was widely recognized gether than they could as separate en- She held firm her deep beliefs. She for his skill and dedication in engineer- tities. They made the decision to put was, first and foremost, a Democrat. In ing and engineering education. He has aside any feelings of personal or insti- fact, Betty Strong was the grande- led regional and national efforts to ex- tutional pride, and to come together dame of Democrats in Iowa. She was an pand the recruitment of students and for the benefit of those they served. organizer who knew how to bring peo- the scope of engineering programs, and The merger in 1969 was the first in our ple together for a cause, a woman who he has demonstrated his commitment

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.034 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6671 to the future in these fields by joining their work. Everyday, Henry Moody re- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE in the management of a magnet school membered the mission of his job—to DURING ADJOURNMENT for the sciences with the Worcester provide quality housing for all vet- At 3:26 p.m., a message from the public schools. erans. Despite his numerous accom- House of Representatives, delivered by He has been a pioneer in improving plishments, Henry retained a humble Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, the quality of education, and expanded spirit. He always banked a person’s announced that the House has agreed the program at WPI to include more in- character and not just their worth, and to the following concurrent resolution: tegrated projects, cross-science work- wanted every person who came into his S. Con. Res. 115. Concurrent resolution au- ing groups, and problem-solving edu- office to leave with a good experience. thorizing the use of the rotunda of the Cap- cation. He has created new opportuni- He never allowed his office staff to use itol for the lying in state of the remains of ties for faculty and students to partici- the excuse, ‘‘the computers are not the late Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th Presi- pate in research and international working.’’ If that was the case, Henry dent of the United States. study. By modernizing the infrastruc- would find the files himself since many f ture of the university, he made it one families had driven for miles to see EXECUTIVE AND OTHER of the earliest and best-wired campuses him. His favorite part of working at COMMUNICATIONS in the Nation. the VA was that every day was dif- The following communications were Since its founding in 1865, WPI has ferent, providing him with new chal- laid before the Senate, together with been a unique institution widely recog- lenges, and with new people to meet. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- nized as a pioneer in technology and Everyone who came in contact with uments, and were referred as indicated: higher education. Ed Parrish has led a him was encouraged by his smile and EC–7847. A communication from the Attor- world-class university into the 21st his helpful spirit. century, expanding both the number ney-Advisor, National Highway Traffic Safe- Henry was recognized for his dedica- ty Administration, Department of Transpor- and the knowledge of undergraduate tion and devotion to his job with many and graduate students by offering op- tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- honors including induction into Home port of a rule entitled ‘‘Tire Safety Informa- portunities to work with professionals Builders Association of Alabama’s, tion, Response to Petitions for Reconsider- in real situations on campus, in Massa- HBAA, prestigious Alabama Building ation’’ (RIN2127–AJ36) received on June 7, chusetts, and around the world, solving Industry Hall of Fame in 1990. Addi- 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, real problems that have an immediate Science, and Transportation. tionally, former Alabama Governor impact on society. EC–7848. A communication from the Para- Fob James proclaimed July 3, 1995, as Fortunately, Ed has agreed to serve legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- on the Goldwater commission to pro- ‘‘Henry Moody Day.’’ Both awards were tration, Department of Transportation, vide a continuing source of scientists a fitting tribute for Henry’s commit- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ment to providing quality housing to a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: by awarding scholarships to college Gulfstream Model G–IV Airplanes Doc. No. students, so that his experience and our country’s veterans. Henry Moody will be remembered as 2000–NM–101’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on talent will continue to benefit the lives June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, of students and the life of the Nation in a pioneer who served as an example for Science, and Transportation. the years ahead. His 9 years at WPI others. He made an impact on all who EC–7849. A communication from the Para- have been a time of growth and expan- had the pleasure of meeting and know- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- sion for the university, and all of us in ing him. He lived by two important tration, Department of Transportation, phrases, ‘‘This too shall pass,’’ and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Massachusetts have much to thank a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: him for as he enters this next chapter ‘‘God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 and MD– of his outstanding career. Ed and his 11F Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002–NM–292’’ family have my best wishes for the fu- change the things I can, and wisdom to (RIN2120–AA64) received on June 7, 2004; to ture, and I look forward to many op- know the difference.’’ Alabama is cer- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and portunities to work with him and learn tainly a better place for having Henry Transportation. from him in the future.∑ Moody as one of our own. He will be EC–7850. A communication from the Para- greatly missed.∑ legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- f tration, Department of Transportation, TRIBUTE TO HENRY D. MOODY, A f transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of DEDICATED ALABAMA PUBLIC a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: SERVANT MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Cessna Model 500, 501, and 551 Airplanes; Doc. No. 2000–NM–65’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on ∑ Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I rise At 9:33 a.m., a message from the June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, today in recognition of Mr. Henry House of Representatives, delivered by Science, and Transportation . Moody, a dedicated civil servant from Mr. Hays, one of its reading clerks, an- EC–7851. A communication from the Para- Alabama, who passed on April 26, 2004. nounced that the House has agreed to legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Born on April 1, 1932, in Jemison, AL, House Resolution 663, expressing the tration, Department of Transportation, to Henry and Mattie Moody, Henry was profound regret and sorrow of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of House of Representatives on the death a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: one of 13 children. He was raised on the HPH s.r.o. Models Glasflugel 304CZ, 304CZ–17, Moody Farm in Jemison, attended of Ronald Wilson Reagan, former Presi- and 304C Sailplanes; Doc. No. 2003–CE–63’’ Jemison High School and Auburn Uni- dent of the United States of America. (RIN2120–AA64) received on June 7, 2004; to versity. Upon graduating from college, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and f he enlisted in the military and went on Transportation. EC–7852. A communication from the Para- to receive many honors. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Following Henry’s military service, legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- he began work at the Department of At 3:15 p.m., a message from the tration, Department of Transportation, Veterans Affairs in Montgomery, AL, House of Representatives, delivered by transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: where he dedicated 36 years of his life. Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, announced that the Speaker has signed BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model He served in a number of capacities in- BAE 146–100A and 200A Series Airplanes Doc. cluding loan examiner and appraiser the following enrolled bills: No. 2001–NM–272’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on and chief appraiser with the Construc- S. 1233. An Act to authorize assistance for June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, tion and Valuation Service. In 1976, he the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum Science, and Transportation. was appointed to assistant loan guar- and Justice Learning Center. EC–7853. A communication from the Para- anty officer, and in 1982, he became H.R. 1086. An Act to encourage the develop- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- loan guaranty officer. Henry served ment and promulgation of voluntary con- tration, Department of Transportation, sensus standards by providing relief under transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of this position with dedication and com- the antitrust laws to standards development a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: mitment, and was regarded as a top organizations with respect to conduct en- Boeing Model 767–300 Series Airplanes Doc. loan guaranty officer in the country. gaged in for the purpose of developing vol- No. 2003–NM–125’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on There are few people in this world untary consensus standards, and for other June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, who dedicate so much of themselves to purposes. Science, and Transportation.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09JN6.038 S09PT1 S6672 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 EC–7854. A communication from the Para- tration, Department of Transportation, space; Muscatine, IA Doc. No. 04–ACE–3’’ legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, 2004; to tration, Department of Transportation, a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Air- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of space; Clinton, MO Doc. No. 04–ACE–2’’ Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, 2004; to EC–7873. A communication from the Para- Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Air- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- planes Model A300 B4–600 B4–600R and F4– Transportation. tration, Department of Transportation, 600R (Collectively Called A300 and 600) Air- EC–7864. A communication from the Para- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of planes Model A310 Airplanes; Doc. No. 2001– legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class D and NM–216’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on June 7, tration, Department of Transportation, E4 Airspace; Homestead, FL Doc. No. 04– 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ASO–01’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, Science, and Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E2 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–7855. A communication from the Para- Airspace and Modification of Class E5 Air- Science, and Transportation. legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- space; Farmington, MO Doc. No. 04–ACE01’’ EC–7874. A communication from the Para- tration, Department of Transportation, (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, 2004; to legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and tration, Department of Transportation, a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Boeing Model 737–200C Series Airplanes Doc. EC–7865. A communication from the Para- a rule entitled ‘‘Revocation of Restricted No. 2003–NM–208’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Area 2938, Horseshoe Beach, FL Doc. No. 04– June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, tration, Department of Transportation, ASO–4’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, Science, and Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–7856. A communication from the Para- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- Science, and Transportation. legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- space; Washington, D.C. Doc. No. 04–AEA–01’’ EC–7875. A communication from the Para- tration, Department of Transportation, (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, 2004; to legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and tration, Department of Transportation, a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Boeing Model 767–200, 300, and 300F Airplanes EC–7866. A communication from the Para- a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E Doc. No. 2002–NM–198’’ (RIN2120–AA64) re- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Airspace; Akhiok, AK Doc. No. 04–AAL–01’’ ceived on June 7, 2004; to the Committee on tration, Department of Transportation, (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, 2004; to Commerce, Science, and Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–7857. A communication from the Para- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to Class E Air- Transportation. legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- space; Yakima, WA Doc. No. 01–NM–11’’ EC–7876. A communication from the Attor- tration, Department of Transportation, (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, 2004; to ney Advisor, National Highway Traffic Safe- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ty Administration, transmitting, pursuant a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Transportation. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Air- EC–7867. A communication from the Para- Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard’’ planes Doc. No. 2002–NM–163’’ (RIN2120–AA64) legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- (RIN2127–AI46) received on June 7, 2004; to received on June 7, 2004; to the Committee tration, Department of Transportation, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Transportation. EC–7858. A communication from the Para- a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Class E Airspace; EC–7877. A communication from the Senior legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Kalispell, MT Doc. No. 02–ANM–11’’ (RIN2120– Attorney, Research and Special Programs tration, Department of Transportation, AA66) received on June 7, 2004; to the Com- Administration, Department of Transpor- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: tation. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicability of the Airbus Model A300 B4–600, 600R, F4–600R, and EC–7868. A communication from the Para- Hazardous Materials Regulations to Loading, C4–605R Variant F (Collectively Called A300– legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Unloading, and Storage; Delay of Effective 600) Airplanes and A310 Series Airplanes Doc. tration, Department of Transportation, Date’’ (RIN2137–AC68) received on June 7, No. 2001–NM–111’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. EC–7878. A communication from the Dep- EC–7859. A communication from the Para- space; District of Columbia, Maryland, Vir- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- ginia, and West Virginia Doc. No. 04–AEA–2’’ tration, Department of Transportation, (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, 2004; to Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Transportation. proval and Promulgation of Air Quality Im- Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B EC–7869. A communication from the Para- plementation Plans; Commonwealth of Vir- Airplanes Doc. No. 2003–NM–130’’ (RIN2120– legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- ginia; VOC Emission Standards for Solvent AA64) received on June 7, 2004; to the Com- tration, Department of Transportation, Metal Cleaning Operations in the Metropoli- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tan Washington, D.C. Ozone Nonattainment tation . a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class D Area’’ (FRL#7671–6) received on June 7, 2004; EC–7860. A communication from the Para- Airspace, Greenville Donaldson Center, SC to the Committee on Environment and Pub- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Doc. No. 04–ASO–04’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received lic Works. tration, Department of Transportation, on June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Com- EC–7879. A communication from the Dep- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of merce, Science, and Transportation. uty Associate Administrator, Environmental a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: EC–7870. A communication from the Para- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes Doc. No. legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- 2002–NM–341’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on tration, Department of Transportation, proval and Promulgation of Air Quality Im- June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of plementation Plans; Virginia; Revisions to Science, and Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E5 Regulations for General Compliance Activi- EC–7861. A communication from the Para- Airspace Jamestown, KY Correction Doc. No. ties and Source Surveillance; Correction’’ legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- 04–ASO–02’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on June (FRL#7670–8) received on June 7, 2004; to the tration, Department of Transportation, 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Committee on Environment and Public transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Science, and Transportation. Works. a rule entitled ‘‘Correction to Modification EC–7871. A communication from the Para- EC–7880. A communication from the Dep- of the Houston Class B Airspace Area; TX legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Doc. No. 04–AWA–04’’ (RIN2120–AA66) re- tration, Department of Transportation, Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant ceived on June 7, 2004; to the Committee on transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class D proval and Promulgation of Air Quality Im- EC–7862. A communication from the Para- and E Airspace, Amendment of Class E Air- plementation Plans; Virginia; VOC Emission legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- space; New Smyrna Beach, FL Doc. No. 04– Standards for Portable Fuel Containers in tration, Department of Transportation, ASO–03’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Ozone transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Nonattainment Area’’ (FRL#7671–1) received a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Air- Science, and Transportation. on June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Envi- space; Parsons, KS Doc. No. 04–ACE–4’’ EC–7872. A communication from the Para- ronment and Public Works. (RIN2120–AA66) received on June 7, 2004; to legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- EC–7881. A communication from the Dep- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and tration, Department of Transportation, uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant EC–7863. A communication from the Para- a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E2 to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Airspace; and Modification of Class E5 Air- proval and Promulgation of Implementation

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Plans; Nevada—Las Vegas PM 10 Nonattain- By Mr. FRIST: S. 1963 ment Area; Serious Plan for Attainment of S. Res. 374. A resolution honoring Presi- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the the Annual and 24 hour PM–10 Standards’’ dent Ronald Wilson Reagan; considered and names of the Senator from Massachu- agreed to. (FRL#7663–4) received on June 7, 2004; to the setts (Mr. KENNEDY), the Senator from Committee on Environment and Public By Mr. LUGAR: Florida (Mr. NELSON) and the Senator Works. S. Res. 375. A resolution expressing the EC–7882. A communication from the Dep- sense of the Senate regarding initiatives for from Wyoming (Mr. ENZI) were added uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Greater Middle East reform and moderniza- as cosponsors of S. 1963, a bill to amend Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant tion including a Twenty-First Century the Communications Act of 1934 to pro- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- Trust; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- tect the privacy right of subscribers to proval and Promulgation of State Implemen- tions. wireless communication services. By Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself, Mr. tation Plans; Minnesota’’ (FRL#7670–5) re- S. 2138 ROBERTS, Mr. SPECTER, and Mr. ceived on June 7, 2004; to the Committee on At the request of Mr. GRAHAM of SANTORUM): Environment and Public Works. South Carolina, the name of the Sen- EC–7883. A communication from the Dep- S. Con. Res. 117. A concurrent resolution ator from North Dakota (Mr. DORGAN) uty Associate Administrator, Environmental expressing the sense of Congress that the Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant President should posthumously award the was withdrawn as a cosponsor of S. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Capac- Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. 2138, a bill to protect the rights of ity Building for Morocco NGOs and the De- Colmery; to the Committee on the Judiciary. American consumers to diagnose, serv- partment of Environment’’ received on June By Mr. ALLARD: ice, and repair motor vehicles pur- S. Con. Res. 118. A concurrent resolution 7, 2004; to the Committee on Environment expressing the sense of Congress that an ar- chased in the United States, and for and Public Works. tistic tribute to commemorate the speech other purposes. EC–7884. A communication from the Dep- given by President Ronald Reagan at the S. 2158 uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant placed within the United States Capitol; to to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delega- names of the Senator from North Caro- the Committee on Rules and Administration. tion of National Emission Standards for Haz- lina (Mrs. DOLE), the Senator from ardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories; f Texas (Mr. CORNYN) and the Senator State of Nevada; Nevada Division of Environ- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS from Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN) were mental Protection—Bureau of Air Pollution added as cosponsors of S. 2158, a bill to Control’’ (FRL#7670–1) received on June 7, S. 847 amend the Public Health Service Act 2004; to the Committee on Environment and At the request of Mr. SMITH, the to increase the supply of pancreatic Public Works. name of the Senator from Arkansas islet cells for research, and to provide EC–7885. A communication from the Dep- (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- for better coordination of Federal ef- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental sor of S. 847, a bill to amend title XIX Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant forts and information on islet cell of the Social Security Act to permit transplantation. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- States the option to provide medicaid sions to the California State Implementation S. 2302 Plan, Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Con- coverage for low income individuals in- At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the trol District and Ventura County Air Pollu- fected with HIV. names of the Senator from New Mexico tion Control District’’ (FRL#7670–1) received S. 1379 (Mr. BINGAMAN) and the Senator from on June 7, 2004; to the Committee on Envi- At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the Nevada (Mr. ENSIGN) were added as co- ronment and Public Works. names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. sponsors of S. 2302, a bill to improve ac- f INOUYE) and the Senator from Illinois cess to physicians in medically under- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND (Mr. FITZGERALD) were added as co- served areas. sponsors of S. 1379, a bill to require the JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 2328 Secretary of the Treasury to mint At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the The following bills and joint resolu- coins in commemoration of veterans name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. tions were introduced, read the first who became disabled for life while INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. and second times by unanimous con- serving in the Armed Forces of the 2328, a bill to amend the Federal Food, sent, and referred as indicated: United States. Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to By Mr. BINGAMAN: S. 1411 the importation of prescription drugs, S. 2513. A bill to authorize the Secretary of At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, her and for other purposes. the Interior to provide financial assistance name was added as a cosponsor of S. to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Au- S. 2364 thority for the planning, design, and con- 1411, a bill to establish a National At the request of Mr. CORZINE, the struction of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of name of the Senator from New York Water System, and for other purposes; to the the United States to provide for the de- (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- velopment of decent, safe, and afford- sor of S. 2364, a bill to amend title 36, sources. able housing for low-income families, United States Code, to grant a Federal By Mr. LUGAR: and for other purposes. charter to the Irish American Cultural S. 2514. A resolution to authorize the trans- S. 1414 Institute. fer of funds for foreign countries to partici- At the request of Mr. HATCH, the pate in international peacekeeping or peace S. 2461 enforcement operations, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Nebraska At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the poses; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- (Mr. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. tions. of S. 1414, a bill to restore second MCCAIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Ms. SNOWE: amendment rights in the District of 2461, a bill to protect the public health S. 2515. A bill to establish the Inspector Columbia. by providing the Food and Drug Ad- General for Intelligence, and for other pur- S. 1477 ministration with certain authority to poses; to the Select Committee on Intel- At the request of Mr. CORZINE, the regulate tobacco products. ligence. name of the Senator from Connecticut S. 2467 f (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND S. 1477, a bill to posthumously award a names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. SENATE RESOLUTIONS Congressional gold medal to Celia WYDEN) and the Senator from Iowa Cruz. The following concurrent resolutions (Mr. HARKIN) were added as cosponsors and Senate resolutions were read, and S. 1630 of S. 2467, a bill to clarify the calcula- LINTON tion of per-unit costs payable under ex- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: At the request of Mrs. C , the name of the Senator from Michigan piring annual contributions contracts By Mr. FRIST (for himself and Mr. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- for tenant-based rental assistance that DASCHLE): S. Res. 373. A resolution relative to the sor of S. 1630, a bill to facilitate nation- are renewed in fiscal year 2004. death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, a former wide availability of 2-1-1 telephone S. RES. 221 President of the United States; considered service for information and referral At the request of Mr. SARBANES, the and agreed to. services, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.038 S09PT1 S6674 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. The source of water for the ENMRWS bility study for a water supply project in Res. 221, a resolution recognizing Na- is Ute Reservoir, a facility constructed eastern New Mexico; tional Historically Black Colleges and by the State of New Mexico in the (6) since the feasibility study was author- Universities and the importance and early 1960s. In 1966, Congress authorized ized, a number of studies have been com- Reclamation to study the feasibility of pleted as part of the feasibility study proc- accomplishments of historically Black ess, including a 1994 study by the New Mex- colleges and universities. a project that would utilize Ute Res- ico Interstate Stream Commission esti- S. RES. 335 ervoir to supply water to communities mating the firm annual yield of water from in eastern New Mexico (Pub. L. 89–561). At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the Ute Reservoir at 24,000 acre-feet per year; name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Numerous studies were subsequently (7) in March 1997, the New Mexico Inter- completed, but it was not until the late state Stream Commission and the Ute Water SMITH) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1990s that several communities, con- Commission entered into an agreement for Res. 335, a resolution expressing the cerned about their reliance on declin- the purchase of 24,000 acre-feet of water per sense of the Senate that Major League ing and degraded groundwater supplies year for beneficial consumptive use in east- Baseball clubs and their players should in the area, began to plan seriously for ern New Mexico; take immediate action to adopt a drug- (8) the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water the development of a regional water testing policy that effectively deters Authority was established to plan, finance, system that would make use of the re- Major League Baseball players from develop, and operate the Eastern New Mexico newable supply available from Ute Res- Rural Water System; using anabolic steroids and any other ervoir. performance-enhancing substances (9) the conceptual design report for the As part of that process, the Eastern Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System— that create a competitive advantage New Mexico Rural Water Authority (A) was finalized in August 2003; for, and pose a serious health risk to, was formed to carryout the develop- (B) incorporates a Bureau of Reclamation such players and the children and teen- ment of the ENMRWS. The Authority willingness and ability to pay report pre- agers who emulate them. consists of nine communities and three pared in August 2002; and AMENDMENT NO. 3366 counties in eastern New Mexicop and (C) was subject to a peer review process that resulted in a supplement to the concep- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the has been very effective in finalizing the tual design report, the Eastern New Mexico name of the Senator from Minnesota studies and planning necessary to move Rural Water System Conceptual Design Peer (Mr. DAYTON) was added as a cosponsor forward with the project. Review Final Report (December 2003); of amendment No. 3366 intended to be This is a very important bill to the (10) the State of New Mexico— proposed to S. 2400, an original bill to citizens of New Mexico. It has the (A) strongly supports the development of authorize appropriations for fiscal year broad support of the communities in the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Sys- 2005 for military activities of the De- the region, as well as financial support tem; and partment of Defense, for military con- from the State of New Mexico. There is (B) has appropriated amounts to the New struction, and for defense activities of no question that completion of the Mexico Water Trust Fund to assist commu- ENMRWS will provide communities in nities in eastern New Mexico in securing the the Department of Energy, to prescribe financial resources necessary to provide an personnel strengths for such fiscal year Quay, Roosevelt, and Curry counties acceptable cost share for development of the for the Armed Services, and for other with a long-term renewable source of system; and purposes. water that is needed to sustain current (11) completion of the Eastern New Mexico AMENDMENT NO. 3400 economic activity and support future Rural Water System would provide Quay, growth and development in the region. Roosevelt, and Curry Counties in the State At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the of New Mexico with a long-term reliable and name of the Senator from New Jersey I hope my colleagues will support this legislation, thereby helping to address renewable source of water that would— (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- (A) sustain current economic activity; and sponsor of amendment No. 3400 in- water needs in the rural West. I ask unanimous consent that the (B) support future economic development tended to be proposed to S. 2400, an and growth in the region. text of the bill be printed in the original bill to authorize appropria- (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to RECORD. tions for fiscal year 2005 for military authorize the Secretary of the Interior to There being no objection, the bill was provide financial and technical assistance to activities of the Department of De- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as fense, for military construction, and the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Au- follows: thority to plan, design, and construct the for defense activities of the Depart- S. 2513 Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System to ment of Energy, to prescribe personnel Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- provide a long-term reliable and renewable strengths for such fiscal year for the resentatives of the United States of America in source of water to communities in eastern Armed Services, and for other pur- Congress assembled, New Mexico. poses. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. f This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Eastern New In this Act: Mexico Rural Water System Act of 2004’’. (1) AUTHORITY.—The term ‘‘Authority’’ STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. means the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— Authority, an entity formed under State law By Mr. BINGAMAN: (1) the Entrada Aquifer and the Southern for the purposes of planning, financing, de- S. 2513. A bill to authorize the Sec- High Plains (Ogallala) Aquifer— veloping, and operating the System. (A) provide 100 percent of the municipal (2) CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REPORT.—The term retary of the Interior to provide finan- and industrial water supplies for commu- ‘‘Conceptual Design Report’’ means the East- cial assistance to the Eastern New nities in East Central New Mexico; and ern New Mexico Rural Water System final Mexico Rural Water Authority for the (B) serve a large majority of the agricul- report dated August, 2003, as supplemented planning, design, and construction of tural water users in East Central New Mex- by the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Sys- the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water ico; tem Conceptual Design Peer Review Final System, and for other purposes; to the (2) the Entrada and Southern High Plains Report (December 2003). Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Aquifers are declining in quantity and dete- (3) LOGAN SEWER PROJECT.—The term sources. riorating in quality; ‘‘Logan sewer project’’ means the project to (3) despite voluntary conservation efforts improve the water quality in Ute Reservoir, Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, and improvements in agricultural water use as described in the Village of Logan Waste- today I am pleased to introduce a bill efficiencies, current estimates indicate that water System Preliminary Engineering Re- that authorizes the Bureau of Reclama- present levels of groundwater use in some port (November 2003). tion to help communities in eastern areas of eastern New Mexico are not sustain- (4) PLAN.—The term ‘‘plan’’ means the op- New Mexico develop the Eastern New able beyond 12 to 25 years after the date of eration, maintenance, and replacement plan Mexico Rural Water System enactment of this Act; required by section 5(b)(1). (ENMRWS). The water supply to be (4) in 1959, the State of New Mexico began (5) PORTALES ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM.— made available by this project is abso- construction of the Ute Dam and Reservoir The term ‘‘Portales energy recovery system’’ on the Canadian River to develop a long- means the infrastructure to reduce pressure lutely critical to the region’s future. I term sustainable water supply for eastern in the water system and generate useable look forward to working with my col- New Mexico; power, as described in the Eastern New Mex- leagues here in the Senate to help (5) section 2 of Public Law 89–561 (80 Stat. ico Rural Water System Conceptual Design make this project a reality. 711) authorized the development of a feasi- Peer Review Final Report (December 2003).

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.040 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6675 (6) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (b) OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND RE- By Mr. LUGAR: means the Secretary of the Interior. PLACEMENT PLAN.— S. 2514. A resolution to authorize the (7) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Authority, in con- transfer of funds for foreign countries State of New Mexico. sultation with the Secretary, shall develop to participate in international peace- (8) SYSTEM.— an operation, maintenance, and replacement (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘System’’ plan that establishes the rates and fees for keeping or peace enforcement oper- means the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water beneficiaries of the System in the amount ations, and for other purposes; to the System, a water delivery project designed to necessary to ensure that the System is prop- Committee on Foreign Relations. deliver approximately 24,000 acre-feet of erly maintained and capable of delivering Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, this leg- water per year from the Ute Reservoir to the quantities of water described in the Con- islation supports the President’s Glob- communities located in Quay, Roosevelt, and ceptual Design Report. al Peace Operations Initiative. That Curry Counties in eastern New Mexico, as de- (2) MODIFICATIONS.—The allocation of initiative contemplates a multi-year scribed in the Conceptual Design Report. water to the communities specified in the program to enhance global peace- (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘System’’ in- Conceptual Design Report may be modified cludes— to adjust the rates and fees in a manner that keeping capacity by training and (i) the Logan sewer project; ensures that the purposes of the plan are ad- equipping military and security forces (ii) the Tucumcari advanced wastewater dressed. to facilitate the deployment of trained treatment facility; and SEC. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. forces to international peace support (iii) the Portales energy recovery system. (a) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— operations. (9) TUCUMCARI ADVANCED WASTEWATER (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may enter The initiative stems from recogni- TREATMENT FACILITY.—The term ‘‘Tucumcari into any contract, grant, cooperative agree- tion of the concerns that have been advanced wastewater treatment facility’’ ment, or other agreement that is necessary identified in dealing with peace sup- means the project to improve the water qual- to carry out this Act. port operations. Specifically it has be- ity in the Ute Reservoir, as described in the (2) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— come clear that many countries have Conceptual Design Peer Review Final Report (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall enter the political will to participate in (December 2003). into a cooperative agreement with the Au- peace support operations, but lack the (10) UTE RESERVOIR.—The term ‘‘Ute Res- thority to provide financial assistance or capabilities and resources required to ervoir’’ means the impoundment of water any other assistance requested by the Au- deploy and sustain themselves in the created in 1962 by the construction of the Ute thority for planning, design, related field. Similarly, some countries have Dam on the Canadian River, located approxi- preconstruction activities, and construction the capacity to conduct traditional mately 32 miles upstream of the border be- of the System. peacekeeping, but many missions, such tween New Mexico and Texas. (B) REQUIREMENTS.—The cooperative SEC. 4. EASTERN NEW MEXICO RURAL WATER agreement entered into under subparagraph as in Liberia, require combat-like SYSTEM. (A) shall, at a minimum, specify the respon- peace enforcement tasks. (a) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— sibilities of the Secretary and the Authority The Group of Eight, meeting this (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may pro- with respect to— week, has endorsed the President’s idea vide financial assistance to the Authority to (i) ensuring that the cost-share require- that the Group should pursue the goal assist in planning, designing, conducting re- ments established by section 4(b) are met; of training at least 75,000 international lated preconstruction activities for, and con- (ii) completing the planning and final de- peacekeepers over the next several structing the System. sign of the System; years and develop a plan to provide (2) USE.— (iii) any environmental and cultural re- (A) IN GENERAL.—Any financial assistance source compliance activities required for the logistical support around the world. provided under paragraph (1) shall be obli- System; and The Group of Eight has had a long- gated and expended only in accordance with (iv) the construction of the System. standing interest, expressed at both a cooperative agreement entered into under (b) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—At the request the Kananaskis and Evian summits, in section 6(a)(2). of the Authority, the Secretary may provide providing technical and financial as- (B) LIMITATIONS.—Financial assistance pro- to the Authority any technical assistance sistance to sustain and strengthen vided under paragraph (1) shall not be used— that is necessary to assist the Authority in peacekeeping capacity worldwide, par- (i) for any activity that is inconsistent planning, designing, constructing, and oper- with developing the facilities described in ating the System. ticularly in Africa. the Conceptual Design Report, including de- (c) EFFECT.—Nothing in this Act–— This bill supports that goal by au- velopment of the Logan sewer project; and (1) affects or preempts— thorizing a transfer of funding from the (ii) to plan or construct facilities used to (A) State water law; or Department of Defense to the State De- supply water to supply irrigation for agricul- (B) an interstate compact relating to the partment for these activities. The ad- tural purposes. allocation of water; or ministration has made clear to me that (b) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT.— (2) confers on any non-Federal entity the the Department of Defense believes (1) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of the ability to exercise any Federal rights to— total cost of any activity or construction (A) the water of a stream; or that the costs for this program would carried out using amounts made available (B) any groundwater resource. be more than offset by the savings real- under this Act shall be 80 percent of the SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ized by not having to deploy U.S. mili- total cost of the System (a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be tary units to international peace oper- (2) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT COSTS.—For pur- appropriated to the Secretary to carry out ations. poses of paragraph (1), the total cost of the this Act $250,000,000 for the period of fiscal The President’s leadership and initia- System shall include any costs incurred by years 2005 through 2016. tive demonstrates the strong U.S. in- (b) ADJUSTMENTS.— the Authority on or after October 1, 2003, for terest in peace and prosperity world- the development of the System. (1) IN GENERAL.—The amount authorized (c) LIMITATION.—No amounts made avail- under subsection (a) shall be adjusted as nec- wide and is an expression of U.S. con- able under this Act may be used for the con- essary to account for increases in develop- fidence in growing African attention to struction of the System until— ment costs after the date of enactment of and capacity in addressing security (1) a plan is developed under section 5(b); this Act, as determined using appropriate en- problems on and beyond the continent. and gineering cost indices (as determined by the (2) the Secretary and the Authority have Secretary). By Ms. SNOWE: complied with any requirements of the Na- (2) ALLOCATION.—The Federal share and S. 2515. A bill to establish the Inspec- tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 non-Federal share of the cost increases de- tor General for Intelligence, and for U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) applicable to the System. termined under paragraph (1) shall be allo- other purposes; to the Select Com- (d) TITLE TO PROJECT WORKS.—Title to the cated in accordance with the cost-sharing re- infrastructure of the System shall be held by quirements established by section 4(b). mittee on Intelligence. the Authority, the Town of Logan, New Mex- (c) NONREIMBURSABLE AMOUNTS.—Amounts Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise ico, the City of Tucumcari, New Mexico, or made available to the Authority in accord- today to introduce legislation that will as may otherwise be specified under State ance with the cost-sharing requirement address what I believe are fundamental law. under section 4(b) shall be nonreimbursable deficiencies in the Intelligence Com- SEC. 5. OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND RE- and nonreturnable to the United States. munity’s organization and methods of (d) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—At the end of PLACEMENT COSTS. accountability. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Authority shall be each fiscal year, any unexpended funds ap- responsible for the annual operation, mainte- propriated pursuant to this Act shall be re- For some time, we have been engaged nance, and replacement costs associated tained for use in future fiscal years con- in an ongoing national debate about with the System. sistent with the purposes of this Act. the scope, methods, organization and

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.042 S09PT1 S6676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 mission of our intelligence agencies. However appreciative we are of the reached. It helps to fill a void in the ac- Since the creation of our modern Intel- service done by those who work in the countability and oversight responsibil- ligence Community as part of the Na- fifteen agencies that make up our na- ities of the Director of Central Intel- tional Security Act of 1947 there have tion’s Intelligence Community, we as a ligence in his role as head of the entire been numerous recommendations to Congress have a responsibility to con- Intelligence Community. strengthen the Intelligence Commu- tinue to work to find ways to help In the recent committee report to ac- nity leadership and mission to foster them do an even better job, and more company the FY 2005 Intelligence Au- better communications and better importantly, to ensure that any fail- thorization bill, the committee ac- serve the national security of the na- ures are not repeated and that we learn knowledged the need for changes in the tion. Events over the last decade have from past mistakes. And at the same Intelligence Community and stated highlighted some disturbing intel- time, we have an obligation to the peo- that it believes the process of reform ligence failures—we have all spoken ple of this country to ensure that both ‘‘must begin.’’ Therefore, I submit that sadly of the 1993 World Trade Center pride and comfort in our intelligence we begin as soon as possible—I know Bombing, the Khobar Towers tragedy, services exist. The people of this na- that the Chairman of our committee is the attack on the USS Cole, the bombs tion, and those of us elected to rep- committed to this effort and I hope at our embassies in East Africa and of resent them, have a right to know that that by bringing my legislation for- course, September 11. As a Congress we when mistakes are made, corrections ward at this time, my colleagues can have an obligation to address these in- soon follow. see that I too am eager for progress cidents and work to better our intel- A major focus of mine for many years and momentum. ligence gathering and disseminating now has been accountability—ensuring, Make no mistake—this effort is in- capabilities to ensure this list is not for example, that government employ- tended to be part of a larger push to added to. ees who issue travel visas to known overhaul the entire intelligence com- As a member of the Senate Select terrorists are accountable to the Amer- munity’s organizational structure. I Committee on Intelligence—and a ican public for their actions. In this welcome such a push and as we move former member of committees on same vein, I’d like to see greater ac- forward in that endeavor, I will work international relations and armed serv- countability brought to the Intel- to ensure my legislation is included in ices in both this body and the other—I the deliberations. But until that hap- have participated in this national de- ligence Community. The bill I am introducing today—the pens, I implore my colleagues to study bate on many fronts and for many ‘‘Intelligence Community Account- the issue, read my legislation and work years. Irrespective of the events sur- ability Act of 2004’’—creates an inde- with me to create this office. rounding Director Tenet’s recent res- pendent Inspector General for Intel- In looking at the Intelligence Com- ignation, I have believed strongly in ligence. This IG is not housed within munity, we need to recognize that we the need for reform of the Intelligence any one agency, rather, it is an Inspec- are dealing with an amorphous entity Community for some time. There is no question that the Intel- tor General for the entire Intelligence made up of fifteen agencies, parts of ligence Community requires systemic Community—all fifteen agencies and departments, and independent bodies changes. Specifically, increases in department members. all spread out within our federal gov- human intelligence, better information We must recognize that fifteen gov- ernment. They each have their own sharing and greater accountability are ernment agencies with fifteen different mission, chain of command, proce- all issues that desperately need to be heads, fifteen different missions, fif- dures, history and institutional para- addressed, and more importantly, acted teen chains of command and fifteen in- digms. on. It is my hope that the Intelligence stitutional paradigms are often handi- By law, and specifically according to Committee aggressively pursue specific capped in promulgating national intel- Executive Order 12333 issued by Presi- recommendations based on a Com- ligence. This in turn can lead to dis- dent Reagan in 1981, the Director of the mittee-authored report to make sub- connects. And sadly in this business, Central Intelligence Agency wears a stantive changes that will address the such failures can lead to loss of life as ‘‘double hat’’ by serving as the Direc- flaws that have been tragically re- we have been so graphically reminded tor of the entire Intelligence Commu- vealed. over and over. nity. Americans need to know that their Intelligence comes from a variety of Within the structure created, he intelligence services are doing the best sources and in a wide array of forms. often does the best he can. But as head job possible in protecting their secu- The fifteen members of the Intelligence of one of the agencies in the Commu- rity. I say this even while I must recog- Community must adequately interpret nity, his hands are often tied when it nize the dedication and professionalism what they see, hear and find and then comes to exercising his authority over of the thousands of Americans who communicate that to policy-makers the other 14 members of a community make up our Intelligence Community. who decide best how to use it in the de- over which he has jurisdiction. Each day across this country and fense of our homeland and interests Currently the Director of Central In- around the world, they labor, mostly abroad. The often used but highly ap- telligence has limited budget authority without recognition, to keep this coun- propriate cliche, ‘‘connecting the dots’’ over the Pentagon’s intelligence budg- try safe from harm. Our intelligence requires extensive inter-agency co- et—which represents approximately 85 employees work under very demanding operation for this to happen. And if percent of the total intelligence com- conditions and in environments that that doesn’t happen and failures occur munity budget. According to Executive are extremely dangerous and can often as a result . . . who do we hold account- Order 12333, which also defines the re- shift without notice. They operate in a able? How do we ensure it doesn’t hap- sponsibilities of the Director of Central dizzing world of ‘‘what ifs’’ where the pen again? Intelligence, the DCI is charged with rules change daily. It is their vigilance Let me be clear, the Inspector Gen- working with the Secretary of Defense upon which we rely to give us the fore- eral for Intelligence, or IGI, that this to ensure that there is no unnecessary warning necessary to counter the many legislation creates will not diminish overlap between national foreign intel- dangers present in our world. Although the power of the IG’s that already exist ligence programs and Department of it is impossible to directly express our within each of the Intelligence Com- Defense intelligence programs. This deep appreciation for their efforts, I munity member agencies. Rather, it provides him with limited authority charge this body to relay our eternal will enhance their powers, giving them over the DoD intelligence budget, al- gratitude to those who serve America an overarching body to turn to when though historically this authority has so well. their own institutional limits are not been exercised. But too often, breakdowns can occur reached—when their investigations or My legislation will essentially pre- that put Americans’ lives at risk. complaints involve other Intelligence serve the powers and role that the Di- There are many of us in Congress who Community members who may be un- rector of Central Intelligence currently believe that we have gone too long willing to cooperate or unable to pro- enjoys as adivsor to the President and without making any real efforts to re- vide answers or where roadblocks head of the Intelligence Community, form the Intelligence Community. caused by inter-agency ‘‘turf wars’’ are but it would make his office a separate

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.045 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6677 entity and a member of the President’s tional and world affairs, his distinguished and reduced tax rates for almost all tax- Cabinet. public service to his State and his Nation, payers, including removing 6,000,000 Ameri- I saw firsthand the consequences of and as a mark of respect to one who has held cans from the tax rolls; serious inadequacies in coordination such eminent public station in life, the Pre- Whereas under President Reagan’s leader- siding Officer of the Senate appoint a com- ship, inflation fell, interest rates declined, and communication during my twelve mittee to consist of all the Members of the and by the seventh year of his Presidency, years as ranking member of the House Senate to attend the funeral of the former the stock market hit an all-time high; Foreign Affairs International Oper- President. Whereas President Reagan presided over ations Subcommittee and chair of the Resolved, That the Senate hereby tender its the longest economic expansion in the his- International Operations Sub- deep sympathy to the members of the family tory of the United States until that time and committee of the Senate Foreign Rela- of the former President in their sad bereave- rebuilt the national defenses of the United tions Committee. It was this lack of ment. States; coordination that permitted the rad- Resolved, That the Secretary communicate Whereas President Reagan won reelection these resolutions to the House of Represent- in 1984 carrying 49 out of 50 States–one of the ical Egyptian Sheik Rahman, the mas- atives and transmit a copy thereof to the biggest electoral victories in the political termind of the first World Trade Center family of the former President. history of the United States; bombing in 1993, to enter and exit the Whereas during summit meetings with So- U.S. five times unimpeded even after SENATE RESOLUTION 374—HON- viet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev in he was put on the State Department’s ORING PRESIDENT RONALD WIL- December 1987, President Reagan signed a Lookout List in 1987, and allowed him SON REAGAN treaty to eliminate intermediate-range nu- to get permanent residence status by clear forces; the INS even after the State Depart- Mr. FRIST submitted the following Whereas President Reagan’s steadfast op- position to communism, his unshakeable re- ment issued a certification of visa rev- resolution; which was considered and agreed to: solve to defeat the ‘‘Evil Empire’’, and his ocation. secure belief in government for and by the And after the attacks of 9–11, I Whereas Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, was born on people, led to the collapse of the Berlin Wall worked hard to point out the impor- February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, to and victory in the Cold War; tance of the ‘‘Three C’s’’ that has been Nelle and John Reagan and raised in Dixon, Whereas President Reagan’s belief in free- lacking among federal agencies that Illinois; dom as a God-given right of all peoples led to are integral to preventing terrorism: Whereas as a lifeguard at Rock River in a democratic revolution across Central coordination, communication, and co- Lowell, Illinois, a young Ronald Reagan America; and operation. saved the lives of 77 swimmers; Whereas Ronald Wilson Reagan, father, This legislation that I am intro- Whereas Ronald Reagan enrolled in Eureka husband, actor, and dedicated public servant, College where he played football, acted in restored the pride, optimism and strength of ducing today, is an extension of my ef- the United States and earned the deep re- forts then. amateur theater, and graduated with a bach- elor’s degree in economics and sociology; spect and affection of his fellow citizens: The bottom line is, if knowledge is Whereas Ronald Reagan landed his first job Now, therefore, be it: power, we are only as strong as the as a radio announcer for WOC in Davenport, Resolved, That the Senate notes with deep weakest link in our information net- Iowa, and went on to become a popular sorrow and solemn mourning the death of work—therefore, we must ensure that sports announcer; Ronald Wilson Reagan. the only ‘‘turf war’’ will be the one to Whereas Ronald Reagan launched a movie Resolved, That the Senate extends its protect American turf. In our fight career that spanned 50 movies, including his heartfelt sympathy to the wife and family of President Reagan. against terrorism, we can do no less. most famous role as the football legend, ‘‘The Gipper’’; Resolved, That the Senate commends the We must move heaven and earth to former President for his Presidency and its remove the impediments that keep us Whereas Ronald Reagan, who received more fan mail than any other actor at War- many accomplishments. from maximizing our defense against ner Brothers Studios except Errol Flynn, Resolved, That the Senate calls on all the terrorism, and that means changing served as president of the Screen Actors people of the United States to reflect on the the prevailing system and culture by Guild from 1947 to 1960; record of the 40th President of the United re-focusing on the ‘‘Three C’s’’: coordi- Whereas on March 4, 1952, Ronald Reagan States during this national period of remem- nation, communication and coopera- married his great love, Nancy Davis, who brance. tion. was to become his lifelong confidante and Resolved, That the Secretary communicate companion; these resolutions to the House of Represent- Many of our greatest victories—those atives and transmit a copy thereof to the won by the men and women in our in- Whereas Ronald Reagan was the father of 4 children: Maureen, Michael, Patti, and Ron- family of the former President. telligence services—will be measured ald Prescott; by the attacks that never happen . . . Whereas Ronald Reagan hosted the popular in battles we win before they ever have television series ‘‘GE Theater’’ from 1954 to SENATE RESOLUTION 375—EX- a name . . . in conflicts we prevent be- 1962; PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE fore they ever claim one American life. Whereas in 1962, Ronald Reagan switched SENATE REGARDING INITIA- I hope we will pass and enact legisla- his party affiliation from Democrat to Re- TIVES FOR GREATER MIDDLE tion that will help make that possible. publican and 2 years later delivered a major EAST REFORM AND MODERNIZA- televised speech in support of Presidential f candidate Barry Goldwater; TION INCLUDING A TWENTY- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Whereas in 1966, Ronald Reagan won the FIRST CENTURY TRUST governorship of California and in 1970 was re- Mr. LUGAR submitted the following elected to a second term; resolution; which was referred to the SENATE RESOLUTION 373—REL- Whereas Governor Reagan campaigned for Committee on Foreign Relations: ATIVE TO THE DEATH OF RON- the Republican nomination in 1968, and again S. RES. 375 ALD WILSON REAGAN, A in 1976; Whereas on July 16, 1980, the former Gov- Whereas one of the greatest threats in the FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE ernor won the Republican nomination and on 21st century is the nexus between terrorism UNITED STATES November 4, 1980, won the United States and weapons of mass destruction, which is Mr. FRIST (for himself and Mr. Presidency in a landslide vote; fueled by failed states and instability that DASCHLE) submitted the following reso- Whereas President Reagan appointed the arises in large part from extremist organiza- lution; which was considered and first woman to the United States Supreme tions from the Greater Middle East region agreed to: Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor; including nations of the Middle East, North Whereas on March 30, 1981, only 2 months Africa, and Central and South Asia; S. RES. 373 into his Presidency, Ronald Reagan survived Whereas the United States must promote Resolved, That the Senate has heard with an assassination attempt and upon meeting security and stability in this troubled region profound sorrow and deep regret the an- Nancy in the hospital, quipped with char- where demographics, religious extremism, nouncement of the death of the Honorable acteristic good humor, ‘‘Honey, I forgot to autocratic governments, isolation, stagnant Ronald Wilson Reagan, a former President of duck’’; economic systems and war have often over- the United States, and a former Governor of Whereas President Reagan delivered on his whelmed the talents of the people and the the State of California. promise to cut taxes for American workers wealth of the region’s natural resources; Resolved, That in recognition of his illus- in 1981, and achieved the historic tax cuts of Whereas poverty and economic under- trious statesmanship, his leadership in na- 1986 which overhauled the Federal tax code development do not cause terrorism, but, by

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.047 S09PT1 S6678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 promoting economic prosperity, political re- SECTION 1. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON GREATER could respect Islamic financial principles to form, peace and security in the Greater Mid- MIDDLE EAST INITIATIVES FOR RE- ensure that the Trust will be accepted in the dle East, the United States and the inter- FORM AND MODERNIZATION, IN- region. CLUDING A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY (4) The Trust could reflect advances in un- national community can help reduce the po- TRUST. derstanding of international development tential that such countries become a source It is the sense of the Senate that— and be based on the models of the Africa Ac- of international terrorism; (1) in June 2004, the President encouraged tion Plan of the Group of Eight, the Global Whereas advancements in communica- the Group of Eight (the United States, Can- Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Ma- tions, transportation, health and educational ada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, laria, and the Millennium Challenge Cor- opportunities have yet to reach large per- and the United Kingdom) to outline a plan to poration, which represent a new form of so- centages of the people of the Greater Middle engage with the countries of the ‘‘Broader cial compact between governments and do- East; Middle East and North Africa’’ in a way that nors that does not superimpose a plan from Whereas reform and modernization must allows such countries to establish priorities donors but, instead, works with the recipient come from the people and nations within the for reform and modernization in the new mil- Greater Middle East and cannot be imposed countries to plan and set priorities for as- lennium; sistance. from countries or individuals outside; (2) reforms in the countries of the Greater Whereas the best way to achieve these (5) Contributors to the Trust could use Middle East, including nations of the Middle independent indicators to judge if a can- goals is to cooperate with our traditional East, North Africa, and Central and South partners and with other countries, specifi- didate country is making strides to promote Asia, must be generated from within by the the rule of law, political and civil rights, cally in the Greater Middle East on a new people and governments of such countries, combat corruption, and modernize economic paradigm of reform and development; and can only be effective if undertaken in and education systems. Whereas the Arab Human Development Re- the context of people taking charge of their (6) The Trust could be a vehicle for action port of 2003 commissioned by the United Na- own futures; that would set broad goals and criteria and tions Development Programme identified the (3) the President should seek to build on should include specific programs developed lack of knowledge, freedom, and the em- the initiatives of the Group of Eight and es- and offered by the countries that will receive powerment of women as the most serious tablish specific mechanisms for accom- assistance from the Trust. challenges to development; plishing the goals of reform and moderniza- Whereas the United States launched the tion of the Greater Middle East such as es- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- Middle East Partnership Initiative in 2002 to tablishment of a Greater Middle East Twen- support economic, political, educational re- ty-First Century Trust, as described in sec- TION 117—EXPRESSING THE form and the empowerment of women in the tion 2; the two-way nature of the functions SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE Middle East and has undertaken similar pro- of such a Trust confers ‘‘ownership’’ of the PRESIDENT SHOULD POST- grams in North Africa and Central and South processes of reform in the countries of the HUMOUSLY AWARD THE PRESI- Asia that are creating educational and eco- Greater Middle East and will invite renewed DENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM nomic opportunity, fostering private sector dialog; TO HARRY W. COLMERY development, and strengthening civil soci- (4) the members of the Group of Eight and ety; the nations of the Greater Middle East re- Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself, Mr. Whereas other members of the Group of gion should follow-up the G–8 Summit with ROBERTS, Mr. SPECTER, and Mr. Eight (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, official and private meetings, conferences, SANTORUM) submitted the following Japan, Russia, and the United Kingdom), and and other events to further explore and im- concurrent resolution; which was re- the European Union have established and plement initiatives, including establishing ferred to the Committee on the Judici- supported similar programs and objectives; terms of reference for a Greater Middle East ary: and the European Union, in particular, es- Twenty-First Century Trust; S. CON. RES. 117 (5) the members of the Group of Eight can tablished the Euro-Mediterranean Partner- Whereas the life of Harry W. Colmery of help effect long-term political and economic ship in Barcelona in 1995 which includes de- Topeka, Kansas, was marked by service to velopment of economic and financial co- change in the Greater Middle East by his country and its citizens; operation and greater emphasis on social, leveraging financial contributions from Eu- Whereas Harry Colmery earned a degree in cultural, and political issues; rope, Asia, and the wealthy countries of the law in 1916 from the University of Pittsburgh Whereas many nations of the Greater Mid- region, and by providing the imprimatur of and, through his practice of law, contributed dle East have individually and multilater- the broad international community; to the Nation, notably by successfully argu- ally expressed their interest and intentions (6) the President should use his consider- ing 2 significant cases before the United to move towards implementing govern- able leverage with allies inside and outside States Supreme Court, 1 criminal, the other mental and civil society modernization and the region to assist in the promotion of an environmental legal dispute; reform, and many such countries have de- democratic reforms and political freedom; Whereas during World War I, Harry clared their commitment to support uni- and Colmery joined the Army Air Service, serv- versal principles of democracy, human (7) recognizing that social and political ing as a first lieutenant at a time when mili- rights, and individual freedoms, including change would be more difficult in an atmos- tary aviation was in its infancy; freedom for women; phere of violence, the President should work Whereas after World War I, Harry Colmery Whereas the Alexandria Library in Egypt with other industrialized democracies and actively contributed to the growth of the newly formed American Legion and went on hosted a conference in March 2004 entitled with the countries of the Greater Middle to hold several offices in the Legion and was Critical Reforms in the Arab World: From East to promote peace and maintain a stable elected National Commander in 1936; Rhetoric to Reality to bring together mem- environment for long-term progress. SEC. 2. MODEL FOR ESTABLISHING A GREATER Whereas in 1943, the United States faced bers of civil society in the Middle East in- the return from World War II of what was to cluding intellectuals, business people, and MIDDLE EAST TWENTY-FIRST CEN- TURY TRUST. become an active duty force of 15,000,000 sol- academics and the conference participants The Senate urges the President to consider diers, sailors, airmen, and Marines; made a statement declaring that they ‘‘are generating support for a Greater Middle East Whereas Harry Colmery, recognizing the fully convinced that reform is a necessary Twenty-First Century Trust (hereinafter re- potential effect of the return of such a large and urgent matter,’’ and that they embraced ferred to as the ‘‘Trust’’) in coordination and number of veterans to civilian life, spear- ‘‘without ambiguity, genuine democracy’’; partnership with the members of the Group headed the efforts of the American Legion to Whereas the Arab League Summit in May of Eight and the countries of the Greater develop legislation seeking to ensure that 2004 resulted in an assertion of the firm re- Middle East in a quest for political, eco- these Americans who had fought for the democratic ideals of the Nation and to pre- solve of these nations to reaffirm human nomic, and educational reform and for mod- serve freedom would be able to fully partici- rights and freedoms and to carry on reform ernization in such countries. The Trust could pate in all of the opportunities the Nation and modernization, including consolidation be organized with the following guidelines: of democratic practice, broadening participa- provided; (1) Donors to the Trust could pool re- Whereas in December 1943, during an emer- tion of all components of civil society and sources to deliver grants and work together widening women’s participation in the polit- gency meeting of the American Legion lead- to define the funding criteria for the Trust ership, Harry Colmery crafted the initial ical, economic, social, cultural and edu- based on high priority needs identified by cational fields; and draft of the legislation that became the the recipients of such grants. Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also Whereas the members of the Group of (2) The contributors to the Trust could in- Eight met in Sea Island, Georgia in June 2004 known as the GI Bill of Rights; clude wealthy countries of the Greater Mid- Whereas the GI Bill of Rights is credited and committed to cooperate with the coun- dle East, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and by veterans’ service organizations, econo- tries of the ‘‘Broader Middle East and North others willing to invest in their own futures mists, and historians as the engine that Africa’’ to assist in advancing their aspira- and take a stake in the Trust’s success. transformed postwar America into a more tions for political, economic and social re- (3) The Trust could be sensitive to cultural egalitarian, prosperous, and enlightened Na- forms: Now, therefore, be it concerns of the people and governments of tion poised to lead the world into the 21st Resolved, the countries of the Greater Middle East and century;

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.050 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6679 Whereas since its enactment, the GI Bill of schooling or job training under the pro- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Rights has provided education or training for visions of the GI Bill. PROPOSED approximately 7,800,000 men and women, in- cluding 2,200,000 in college, 3,400,000 in other The success of the GI Bill of Rights SA 3448. Mr. LUGAR submitted an amend- schools, 1,400,000 in vocational education, was unmistakable. A Veterans Admin- ment intended to be proposed to amendment and 690,000 in farm training and, in addition, istration study in 1965 showed that the SA 3200 submitted by Mr. INHOFE and in- 2,100,000 World War II veterans purchased increased earning power of GI Bill col- tended to be proposed to the bill S. 2400, to homes through the GI Bill; lege graduates led to Federal income authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 Whereas as a result of the benefits avail- tax revenues rising by more than a bil- for military activities of the Department of able to veterans through the initial GI Bill, Defense, for military construction, and for lion dollars annually. In less than 20 defense activities of the Department of En- the Nation gained over 800,000 professionals years, the $14 billion cost of the origi- as the GI Bill transformed these veterans ergy, to prescribe personnel strengths for into 450,000 engineers, 238,000 teachers, 91,000 nal program had been recovered. Amer- such fiscal year for the Armed Services, and scientists, 67,000 doctors, and 22,000 dentists; icans like programs that work and, in for other purposes; which was ordered to lie Whereas President Truman established the the decades following World War II, on the table. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1945 to rec- Congress built on the success of the f ognize notable service during war and in original GI Bill. The most recent Mont- 1963, President Kennedy reinstated the medal gomery GI Bill, approved in 1985, was TEXT OF AMENDMENTS to honor the achievement of civilians during designed not only to help veterans Mr. LUGAR submitted an peacetime; SA 3448. Whereas pursuant to Executive Order No. make a transition into the workforce amendment intended to be proposed to 11085, the Medal of Freedom may be awarded through additional education and amendment SA 3200 submitted by Mr. to any person who has made an especially training benefits, but also to help sup- INHOFE and intended to be proposed to meritorious contribution to ‘‘(1) the security port the concept of an all-volunteer the bill S. 2400, to authorize appropria- or national interest of the United States, or military. As my colleagues know, the tions for fiscal year 2005 for military (2) world peace, or (3) other significant pub- promise of educational benefits has activities of the Department of De- lic or private endeavors’’; and been one of the most successful tools fense, for military construction, and Whereas Harry Colmery, noted for his serv- given to our Nation’s military recruit- ice in the military, in the legal sector, and for defense activities of the Depart- on behalf of the Nation’s veterans, clearly ers. ment of Energy, to prescribe personnel meets the criteria established for the Presi- Harry Colmery’s dedicated service to strengths for such fiscal year for the dential Medal of Freedom; Now, therefore, be the veterans of this Nation and the Armed Services, and for other pur- it long reach of his work into the lives of poses; which was ordered to lie on the Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- millions of Americans certainly make table; as follows: resentatives concurring), That it is the sense In lieu of the matter proposed to be in- of Congress that the President should post- him an individual worthy of the Presi- serted, insert the following: humously award the Presidential Medal of dential Medal of Freedom. I call on my Freedom to Harry W. Colmery of Topeka, fellow Senators to support this resolu- SEC. 1055. ASSISTANCE FOR FOREIGN COUN- Kansas. tion so that Harry Colmery, even post- TRIES TO ENGAGE IN PEACE- humously, may receive the honor he is KEEPING OPERATIONS. Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any rise today to submit a resolution hon- due. other provision of law, the Secretary of De- oring the life of Harry W. Colmery of fense, with the concurrence of the Secretary Topeka, KS, and expressing the sense of State, may transfer funds to the Secretary of Congress that the President should SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- of State to provide assistance during fiscal award Mr. Colmery the Presidential TION 118—EXPRESSING THE year 2005 to military or security forces in a Medal of Freedom posthumously. SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT AN foreign country to enhance the capability of such country to participate in an inter- As my colleagues know, the Presi- ARTISTIC TRIBUTE TO COM- national peacekeeping or peace enforcement dential Medal of Freedom is this Na- MEMORATE THE SPEECH GIVEN operation. tion’s highest civilian honor. Thus, my BY PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN (b) TYPES OF ASSISTANCE.—Assistance pro- colleagues may ask, ‘‘What in par- AT THE BRANDENBURG GATE ON vided under subsection (a) may be used to ticular makes the life of Harry JUNE 12, 1987, SHOULD BE provide equipment, supplies, training, or Colmery stand out?’’ I would answer PLACED WITHIN THE UNITED funding. that just two weekends ago, we in STATES CAPITOL (c) FUNDING LIMITATION.—Assistance pro- Washington saw the answer to this vided under subsection (a) may not exceed Mr. ALLARD submitted the fol- $100,000,000 in fiscal year 2005 from funds question when thousands of veterans lowing concurrent resolution; which made available to the Department of De- gathered on the National Mall for the was referred to the Committee on fense. dedication of the World War II Memo- Rules and Administration: (d) ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY.—The authority rial. These individuals and millions of to provide assistance under this section is in their fellow soldiers benefited from the S. CON. RES. 118 addition to any other authority to provide work of Harry Colmery, the author of Whereas the people of the United States assistance to a foreign country or the mili- the initial draft of the Servicemen’s successfully defended freedom and democ- tary or security forces of such country. Readjustment act of 1944, also known racy for over 40 years in a global Cold War f as the GI Bill of Rights. against an aggressive Communist tyranny; The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act Whereas President Ronald Wilson Reagan’s NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS of 1944 was aimed to aid military vet- demonstration of unwavering personal con- SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER erans as they transitioned back into ci- viction during this conflict served to inspire Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I vilian life following the conclusion of millions of people throughout the United would like to announce for the infor- States and around the world to seek democ- World War II by providing certain use- racy, freedom, and greater individual lib- mation of the Senate and the public ful benefits. Among the historic bene- erty; and that the following hearing has been fits of this bill was a new educational Whereas Ronald Wilson Reagan’s deter- scheduled before the Subcommittee on benefit that would revolutionize Amer- mined stand against the Soviet empire dur- Water and Power of the Committee on ica’s higher education system. More ing his eight years as President served as the Energy and Natural Resources. than 2 million eligible men and women catalyst for the end of that regime: Now, The hearing will be held on Thursday went to college using these educational therefore, be it June 17th, at 2:30 p.m. in Room SD–366 benefits in the decade following World Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- of the Dirksen Senate Office Building War II. The result was an American resentatives concurring), That it is the sense in Washington, DC. workforce enriched by 450,000 engi- of Congress that an artistic tribute to com- The purpose of the hearing is to re- neers, 238,000 teachers, 91,000 scientists, memorate the speech given by President ceive testimony on S. 2513, a bill to au- Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on 67,000 doctors, 22,000 dentists, and an- June 12, 1987, during which he uttered the thorize the Secretary of the Interior to other million college-educated men and immortal lines ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, tear down provide financial assistance to the women. An estimated 5 million addi- this wall!’’, should be placed within the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Au- tional men and women received other United States Capitol. thority for the planning, design, and

VerDate May 21 2004 03:50 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.050 S09PT1 S6680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 construction of the Eastern New Mex- mittee on the Judiciary be authorized Relations Committee be discharged ico Rural Water Systems and for other to meet to conduct a hearing on from further consideration of S. Res. purposes; S. 2511, a bill to direct the Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 10 a.m. on 341, and the Senate proceed to its im- Secretary of the Interior to conduct a ‘‘DHS Oversight: Terrorism and Other mediate consideration. feasibility study of a Chimayo water Topics’’ in the Dirksen Senate Office The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without supply system, to provide for the plan- Building Room 226. The Honorable Tom objection, it is so ordered. The clerk ning design, and construction of a Ridge, Secretary of Department of will report the resolution by title. water supply, reclamation, and filtra- Homeland Defense, will testify. The assistant legislative clerk read tion facility for Espanola, NM, and for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without as follows: other purposes; S. 2508, a bill to redes- objection, it is so ordered. A resolution (S. Res. 341) to urge the reso- ignate the Ridges Basin Reservoir, CO, SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE lution of claims related to the confiscation as Lake Nighthorse; S. 2460, a bill to Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I of certain property by the Government of Italy. provide assistance to the State of New ask unanimous consent that the Select Mexico for the development of com- Committee on Intelligence be author- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there prehensive State water plans, and for ized to meet during the session of the objection to proceeding to the consid- other purposes; and S. 1211, a bill to Senate on June 9, 2004, at 10 a.m. to eration of the resolution? Mr. REID. Reserving the right to ob- further the purposes of title XVI of the hold a closed business meeting. ject. Reclamation Projects Authorization The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and Adjustment Act of 1992, the ‘‘Rec- f ator from Nevada. lamation Wastewater and Groundwater Mr. REID. Mr. President, I want the Study and Facilities Act’’, by directing PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR RECORD spread with my appreciation the Secretary of the Interior to under- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask for the work done by the chairman, take a demonstration program for unanimous consent that John Kennedy Senator LUGAR, and the ranking mem- water reclamation in the Tularosa of my staff be granted floor privileges. ber, Senator BIDEN. This is an issue Basin of New Mexico, and for other The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that goes back to the days when the purposes. objection, it is so ordered. Italian Government was confiscating Because of the limited time available f property and not in any way compen- for the hearing, witnesses may testify sating those whose property was taken. by invitation only. However, those PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ELI BROAD This is an effort to rectify that situa- wishing to submit written testimony tion. I cannot adequately express my for the hearing record should send two Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask appreciation to the committee that copies of their testimony to the Com- unanimous consent that the Rules worked so hard on this issue and to the mittee on Energy and Natural Re- Committee be discharged from further leadership of that committee. This is sources, United States Senate, SD–364 consideration of S.J. Res. 38 and that very important. Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash- the Senate proceed to its immediate This involves a prominent family ington, DC 20510–6150. consideration. from Nevada. They owned property in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without For further information, please con- Italy. The Italian Government wrong- objection, it is so ordered. The clerk tact Nate Gentry at 202–224–2179 or fully confiscated the property decades Shane Perkins at 202–224–7555. will report the joint resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read ago, but to date, they have yet to pro- f as follows: vide compensation to the family. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Adequate compensation is required A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing under treaties we have entered into MEET for the appointment of Eli Broad as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith- with Italy. This resolution simply calls COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND sonian Institution. upon the Italian Government to make TRANSPORTATION an effort to satisfy this claim and en- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the joint resolu- courages our State Department to ask unanimous consent that the Com- work with the Italian Government to mittee on Commerce, Science, and tion. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask see that the claim is resolved. It is Transportation be authorized to meet unanimous consent that the joint reso- noncontroversial and does not cost one on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. lution be read a third time and passed, penny. on digital TV. the motion to reconsider be laid upon There being no objection, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the table, and that any statements re- proceeded to consider the resolution. objection, it is so ordered. lating to the resolution be printed in Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS the RECORD. unanimous consent that the resolution Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without be agreed to, the preamble be agreed ask unanimous consent that the Com- objection, it is so ordered. to, the motions to reconsider be laid mittee on Foreign Relations be author- The joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) upon the table, and any statements re- ized to meet during the session of the was read the third time and passed, as lating to the resolution be printed in Senate on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at follows: the RECORD. 9:30 a.m. to hold a hearing on Evalu- S.J. RES. 38 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ating International Intellectual Prop- Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- objection, it is so ordered. erty Piracy. resentatives of the United States of America in The resolution (S. Res. 341) was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Congress assembled, That, in accordance with agreed to. objection, it is so ordered. section 5581 of the Revised Statutes (20 The preamble was agreed to. U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Re- The resolution, with its preamble, COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS gents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the reads as follows: Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I class other than Members of Congress, re- S. RES. 341 ask unanimous consent that the Com- sulting from the death of Barber B. Conable, Whereas the Government of the Italian Re- mittee on Governmental Affairs be au- Jr., is filled by the appointment of Eli Broad of California. The appointment is for a term public confiscated the property of Mr. Pier thorized to meet on Wednesday, June 9, Talenti, a citizen of the United States, and 2004, at 10 a.m. for a hearing titled of 6 years, beginning upon the date of enact- ment of this joint resolution. has failed to compensate Mr. Talenti for that ‘‘Going Nowhere: DOD Wastes Millions property; of Dollars on Unused Airline Tickets.’’ f Whereas the Government of Italy has an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS RELAT- obligation under the Treaty of Friendship, objection, it is so ordered. ING TO CONFISCATION OF CER- Commerce and Navigation, signed at Rome TAIN PROPERTY February 2, 1948 (63 Stat. 2255) between the COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY United States and the Italian Republic to Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask provide compensation to Mr. Talenti for the ask unanimous consent that the Com- unanimous consent that the Foreign confiscated property;

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.054 S09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6681 Whereas the failure of the Government of S. 2017 Service located at 3751 West 6th Street Italy to compensate Mr. Talenti runs Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- in Los Angeles, California, as the counter to such Government’s treaty obliga- resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office,’’ tions and to accepted international stand- Congress assembled, was considered, ordered to a third read- ards; SECTION 1. LUIS A. FERRE´ UNITED STATES ing, read the third time, and passed. Whereas section 1611 of H.R. 1757, 105th COURTHOUSE AND POST OFFICE Congress, as passed by the Senate on June 17, BUILDING. f 1997, expressed the sense of Congress that the (a) DESIGNATION.—The United States court- NEW BRIDGE LANDING POST ‘‘Italian Republic must honor its Treaty ob- house and post office building located at 93 OFFICE ligations with regard to the confiscated Atocha Street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, shall property of Mr. Pier Talenti by negotiating a be known and designated as the ‘‘Luis A. The bill (H.R. 2130) to redesignate the prompt resolution of Mr. Talenti’s case, and Ferre´ United States Courthouse and Post Of- facility of the United States Postal that the Department of State should con- fice Building’’. Service located at 121 Kinderkamack tinue to press the Italian government to re- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Road in River Edge, New Jersey, as the solve Mr. Talenti’s claim.’’; map, regulation, document, paper or other ‘‘New Bridge Landing Post Office,’’ was Whereas the Government of Italy has not record of the United States to the court- considered, ordered to a third reading, responded to Diplomatic Note 674 issued in house and post office building referred to in 1996, urging such Government to negotiate a subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a ref- read the third time, and passed. settlement with Mr. Talenti; and erence to the Luis A. Ferre´ United States f Whereas Mr. Talenti has exhausted all Courthouse and Post Office Building. legal remedies available to him under the MAJOR HENRY A. COMMISKEY, SR. f Italian judicial system and has not received POST OFFICE ‘‘just and effective compensation’’ for the MIKE MANSFIELD POST OFFICE The bill (H.R. 2438) to designate the confiscated property from the Government of The bill (S. 2214) to designate the fa- facility of the United States Postal Italy as required under the Treaty of Friend- cility of the United States Postal Serv- Service located at 115 West Pine Street ship, Commerce and Navigation: Now, there- in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as the fore, be it ice located at 3150 Great Northern Ave- Resolved, It is the sense of the Senate nue in Missoula, Montana, as the ‘‘Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Post that— ‘‘Mike Mansfield Post Office,’’ was con- Office Building,’’ was considered, or- (1) the Government of Italy should— sidered, ordered to be engrossed for a dered to a third reading, read the third (A) fulfill the requirements of the Treaty third reading, read the third time, and time, and passed. of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation passed, as follows: f signed at Rome February 2, 1948 (63 Stat. 2255) between the United States and the S. 2214 S. TRUETT CATHY POST OFFICE Italian Republic with respect to the property Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- BUILDING of Mr. Pier Talenti that was confiscated by resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, The bill (H.R. 3029) to designate the such Government; and facility of the United States Postal (B) make reasonable efforts to effect a SECTION 1. MIKE MANSFIELD POST OFFICE, MIS- prompt resolution of Mr. Talenti’s claims SOULA, MONTANA. Service located at 255 North Main under such Treaty; and (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Street in Jonesboro, Georgia, as the (2) the Secretary of State should— United States Postal Service located at 3150 ‘‘S. Truett Cathy Post Office Build- (A) continue to press the Government of Great Northern Avenue in Missoula, Mon- ing,’’ was considered, ordered to a third Italy to resolve Mr. Talenti’s claims; and tana, shall be known and designated as the reading, read the third time, and (B) take any further measures, including ‘‘Mike Mansfield Post Office’’. passed. all appropriate diplomatic initiatives, that (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, the Secretary determines could assist Mr. map, regulation, document, paper, or other f Talenti in receiving such compensation from record of the United States to the facility re- LLOYD L. BURKE POST OFFICE the Government of Italy. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Mike Mansfield Post The bill (H.R. 3059), to designate the f Office’’. facility of the United States Postal f Service located at 304 West Michigan THE CALENDAR Street in Stuttgart, Arkansas, as the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask ROBERT J. OPINSKY POST OFFICE ‘‘Lloyd L. Burke Post Office,’’ was con- unanimous consent that the Senate BUILDING sidered, ordered to a third reading, proceed to the immediate consider- The bill (S. 2415) to designate the fa- read the third time, and passed. ation Calendar Nos. 546 through 571, en cility of the United States Postal Serv- f bloc. ice located at 4141 Postmark Drive, An- BRIGADIER GENERAL (AUS-RET.) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there chorage, Alaska, as the ‘‘Robert J. JOHN H. MCLAIN POST OFFICE objection to proceeding en bloc? With- Opinsky Post Office Building,’’ was out objection, it is so ordered. considered, ordered to be engrossed for The bill (H.R. 3068) to designate the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask a third reading, read the third time, facility of the United States Postal unanimous consent that the bills be and passed, as follows: Service located at 2055 Siesta Drive in read a third time and passed, the mo- S. 2415 Sarasota, Florida, as the ‘‘Brigadier tions to reconsider be laid upon the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain table, en bloc, and any statements re- resentatives of the United States of America in Post Office,’’ was considered, ordered lating to the bills be printed in the Congress assembled, to a third reading, read the third time, RECORD. SECTION 1. ROBERT J. OPINSKY POST OFFICE and passed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without BUILDING. f objection, it is so ordered. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4141 BEN R. GEROW POST OFFICE f Postmark Drive, in Anchorage, Alaska, shall BUILDING be known and designated as the ‘‘Robert J. The bill (H.R. 3234) to designate the LUIS A. FERRE UNITED STATES Opinsky Post Office Building’’. facility of the United States Postal COURTHOUSE AND POST OFFICE (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Service located at 14 Chestnut Street BUILDING map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility re- in Liberty, New York, as the ‘‘Ben R. The bill (S. 2017) to designate the ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Gerow Post Office Building,’’ was con- United States courthouse and post of- be a reference to the ‘‘Robert J. Opinsky sidered, ordered to a third reading, fice building located at 93 Atocha Post Office Building’’. read the third time, and passed. Street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as the f f ‘‘Luis A. Ferre United States Court- house and Post Office Building,’’ was DOSAN AHN CHANG HO POST WALTER F. EHRNFELT, JR. POST considered, order to be engrossed for a OFFICE OFFICE BUILDING third reading, read the third time, and The bill (H.R. 1822) to designate the The bill (H.R. 3300) to designate the passed, as follows: facility of the United States Postal facility of the United States Postal

VerDate May 21 2004 02:43 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN6.058 S09PT1 S6682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 9, 2004 Service located at 15500 Pearl Road in OSCAR SCOTT WOODY POST dered to a third reading, read the third Strongsville, Ohio, as the ‘‘Walter F. OFFICE BUILDING time, and passed. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Post Office Building,’’ was The bill (H.R. 3740) to designate the f considered, ordered to a third reading, facility of the United States Postal BOBBY MARSHALL GENTRY POST read the third time, and passed. Service located at 223 Main Street in OFFICE BUILDING Roxboro, North Carolina, as the ‘‘Oscar f The bill (H.R. 4176) to designate the Scott Woody Post Office Building,’’ facility of the United States Postal GEORGE HENRY WHITE POST was considered, ordered to a third read- Service located at 122 West Elwood Av- OFFICE BUILDING ing, read the third time, and passed. enue in Raeford, North Carolina, as the The bill (H.R. 3353) to designate the f ‘‘Bobby Marshall Gentry Post Office facility of the United States Postal Building,’’ was considered, ordered to a Service located at 525 Main Street in BEN ATCHLEY POST OFFICE BUILDING third reading, read the third time, and Tarboro, North Carolina, as the passed. ‘‘George Henry White Post Office The bill (H.R. 3769) to designate the f Building,’’ was considered, ordered to a facility of the United States Postal third reading, read the third time, and Service located at 137 East Young High DR. MIGUEL A. NEVAREZ POST passed. Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the OFFICE BUILDING f ‘‘Ben Atchley Post Office Building,’’ The bill (H.R. 4299) to designate the was considered, ordered to a third read- facility of the United States Postal ARMY STAFF SGT. LINCOLN ing, read the third time, and passed. Service located at 410 South Jackson HOLLINSAID MALDEN POST OF- f Road in Edinburg, Texas, as the ‘‘Dr. FICE Miguel A. Nevarez Post Office Build- GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING POST The bill (H.R. 3536) to designate the ing,’’ was considered, ordered to a third OFFICE facility of the United States Postal reading, read the third time, and Service located at 210 Main Street in The bill (H.R. 3855) to designate the passed. Malden, Illinois, as the ‘‘Army Staff facility of the United States Postal Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I suggest Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Service located at 607 Pershing Drive the absence of a quorum. Office,’’ was considered, ordered to a in Laclede, Missouri, as the ‘‘General The PRESIDING OFFICER. The third reading, read the third time, and John J. Pershing Post Office,’’ was con- clerk will call the roll. passed. sidered, ordered to a third reading, The assistant legislative clerk pro- read the third time, and passed. ceeded to call the roll. f Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I f ARMY PVT. SHAWN PAHNKE ask unanimous consent that the order MANHATTAN POST OFFICE MAXINE S. POSTAL UNITED for the quorum call be rescinded. STATES POST OFFICE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The bill (H.R. 3537) to designate the objection, it is so ordered. facility of the United States Postal The bill (H.R. 3917) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I Service located at 185 State Street in am honored to have the opportunity to Manhattan, Illinois, as the ‘‘Army Pvt. Service located at 695 Marconi Boule- vard in Copiague, New York, as the rise today to join my colleagues and, Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Of- indeed, my country men and women in fice,’’ was considered, ordered to a ‘‘Maxine S. Postal United States Post Office,’’ was considered, ordered to a paying tribute to our departed and, I third reading, read the third time, and would say, sincerely beloved former passed. third reading, read the third time, and passed. President Ronald Reagan. We mourn f his loss and we give our condolences, of f course, to Mrs. Reagan and their fam- MARINE CAPTAIN RYAN BEAUPRE MARY ANN COLLURA POST OFFICE ily. SAINT ANNE POST OFFICE BUILDING I cannot claim, as some can in this Chamber, to have known President The bill (H.R. 3538) to designate the The bill (H.R. 3939) to redesignate the Reagan personally and well. In fact, we facility of the United States Postal facility of the United States Postal met a few times while he was serving Service located at 201 South Chicago Service located at 14–24 Abbott Road in in the White House. I was attorney Avenue in Saint Anne, Illinois, as the Fair Lawn, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Mary general of Connecticut and visited with ‘‘Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Saint Ann Collura Post Office Building,’’ was attorneys general. We did have one re- Anne Post Office,’’ was considered, or- considered, ordered to a third reading, markable rendezvous. dered to a third reading, read the third read a third time, and passed. time, and passed. Our paths crossed, figuratively f speaking, as President Reagan was de- f RHODE ISLAND VETERANS POST parting Washington, having completed BARBER CONABLE POST OFFICE OFFICE BUILDING his second term as President. I was ar- BUILDING riving as a freshman Senator from Con- The bill (H.R. 3942) to redesignate the necticut. It was January 14, 1989, and The bill (H.R. 3690) to designate the facility of the United States Postal the outgoing President was set to give facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7 Commercial Boule- his final weekly radio address Saturday Service located at 2 West Main Street vard in Middletown, Rhode Island, as morning. in Batavia, New York, as the ‘‘Barber the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office As always, he gave a masterful and Conable Post Office Building,’’ was Building,’’ was considered, ordered to a moving performance, engaging the Na- considered, ordered to a third reading, third reading, read the third time, and tion with his wisdom and his wit. Sen- read the third time, and passed. passed. ate Majority Leader George Mitchell, f f the new Senate majority leader, asked me to give the Democratic response to MYRON V. GEORGE POST OFFICE RICHARD G. WILSON PROCESSING President Reagan that Saturday morn- The bill (H.R. 3733) to designate the AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY ing in January. It was a high honor, of facility of the United States Postal The bill (H.R. 4037) to designate the course, for me as a freshman Senator Service located at 410 Huston Street in facility of the United States Postal to be asked to give the weekly radio Altamont, Kansas, as the ‘‘Myron V. Service located at 475 Kell Farm Drive address but it was, needless to say, a George Post Office,’’ was considered, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, as the tough act to follow. ordered to a third reading, read the ‘‘Richard G. Wilson Processing and Dis- I looked back to my remarks and in third time, and passed. tribution Facility’’, was considered, or- them I see I praised President Reagan

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Par- and I urged all Americans to work to- old line that hard work never killed tisanship has fallen away, and old po- gether on our unfinished business with anybody, but, President Reagan said, I litical foes have set aside disagree- ‘‘the spirit of purpose and confidence figure why should I run the risk? And ments. Americans have come together that is the legacy of the Reagan so it was. to celebrate the remarkable achieve- years.’’ His sense of humor and exuberance ments of a truly remarkable man. Life- Today, 15 years later, I am very served him and the country well. Yes, guard—the pictures are imprinted in proud I was able to speak those words, he was a cold warrior, our leader in the everybody’s mind—radio announcer, and proud of their truthfulness. My ad- final battle of the cold war, but he was actor, Governor, father, husband, and miration and respect for President also a happy warrior. In this and in so finally President of the United States. Reagan has only grown with time. The many other ways, Ronald Reagan re- Ronald Wilson Reagan achieved ex- optimism, the idealism, the patriotism, flected the personality and values of traordinary heights. and confidence he radiated infected us the American people. You could dis- But he would tell you, I suspect—and all and are exactly what we need today. agree with his policies, but you could it was reflected in so many of the com- President Reagan won the trust of never find his personality or his sin- ments among his friends and colleagues the American people and used that cerity disagreeable. over the last several days—that he was trust to lead. I believe he won the trust He treated Democrats and Repub- simply being an American, fulfilling of the American people because he re- licans alike, which is to say with re- the American dream. He described the flected their values and they knew he spect. That attitude was contagious American dream once as ‘‘a song of was the real thing, that he stuck to and even infected both Chambers of hope that rings through the night air; what he believed was right, whether it Congress. President Reagan once urged vivid, tender music that warms our was popular or not. His leadership was an audience of young people to live heart when the least among us aspires classic democratic leadership, with a lives ‘‘that were a statement, not an to the greatest things.’’ small ‘‘d.’’ His moral conviction, com- apology.’’ Ronald Reagan brought that song bined with his pragmatism, enabled This week we remember a true Amer- back to our hearts. He believed we him to do an awful lot for our country ican giant, whose life was a statement, could achieve great things, that Amer- and the world. He understood what not an apology—a statement of Amer- ica could achieve great things, and be- America was about, which was freedom ica’s values and its transcendent spirit cause of his unshakeable belief in free- and opportunity, and extended both in of our faith in God and our love of dom and liberty and democracy and his America and throughout the world. country, of our national purpose, which ironclad faith in progress, his love and After all, he led our country and the is to uphold and extend the reality of respect for his fellow citizen, we did. free world to victory in the final battle freedom and opportunity in the world. We triumphed over the Soviet empire. of the cold war against communism. I yield the floor. We created one of the longest economic Ronald Reagan’s message of opti- Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a expansions in American history. We re- mism and purpose was carried by one quorum. gained our strength and our optimism. of the most effective messengers ever The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We remembered the special privilege it to occupy the Oval Office. His rhetoric, clerk will call the roll. is to be an American. after all, made us swell with pride, The assistant legislative clerk pro- But we also remembered that free- sometimes harden with indignation, ceeded to call the roll. dom is not for us alone. It is the right often resonate with emotion. He also Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- of every man and woman across the made us laugh. imous consent that the order for the globe, in every age, in every civiliza- I loved President Reagan’s jokes and quorum call be rescinded. tion. borrowed them often, sometimes with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without In 1964, two decades before he would attribution, sometimes not. One of my objection, it is so ordered. be reelected in a landslide victory car- favorites was the one that said a lot Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask the rying 49 of the 50 United States, Ronald about him and about what he believed, record to reflect my appreciation for Reagan told the Nation: the courtesy of Senator FRIST. He has a what he was for, and what he was You and I have the ability and the dignity against. It was about the commissar very busy schedule. He has people wait- and the right to make our own decisions and who visited the Communist collective ing in his office and it would have been determine our own destiny. farm in Russia. He greeted the farmer, very easy for him to go out without As we would learn later, it was our who was the head of the farm, on an in- giving Senator LIEBERMAN the oppor- destiny to choose Ronald Reagan to be spection tour and asked the farmer tunity to speak. So we appreciate very our leader, our standard bearer, and how the potato crop had been that much his courtesy. our hero. The history books will record The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- year. Ronald Reagan as one of our greatest jority leader. The farmer said: Oh, commissar, the Presidents. Of this I have no doubt. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I appre- potato crop has been excellent. As a And the American people will remem- ciate the comments of my colleague. matter of fact, if we took all the pota- ber him with love and with affection Indeed, it has been a different week, toes we grew on this farm this year and for generations to come. put them one on top of the other, they a very solemn week, and a week that has required all of us to work together would reach all the way up to the feet f of God. from an organizational standpoint and Troubled, the commissar from Mos- to pull together what has been almost cow said, comrade farmer, I am glad to a celebration of this legacy of Ronald ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 14, hear you did so well raising potatoes, Reagan. 2004 but what do you mean about reaching This evening members will gather in Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask up to the feet of God? This is a Soviet the Senate Chamber and right around unanimous consent that when the Sen- Communist collective farm. There is that period of time a number of people ate completes its business today, it ad- no God. will be proceeding to the arrival cere- journ until 1 p.m. on Monday, June 14. The comrade said, that is okay, be- mony. It will indeed be a historic mo- I further ask that following the prayer cause there are no potatoes, either. So ment for the Senate, for this body, but and pledge, the morning hour be it was. indeed for the American people. Over deemed expired, the Journal of pro- I heard someone in the last few days 150,000 well-wishers are expected to line ceedings be approved to date, the time since President Reagan’s death repeat the streets as President Reagan’s flag- for the two leaders reserved for their a one-liner of his where the press was draped caisson is drawn up to this use later in the day, and the Senate

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TRIBUTE TO WEST GENESEE’S diplomatic ties with Taipei and recognized Bei- in diverse teaching capacities—all with great HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ LACROSSE jing. C.J. Chen was then working in Taiwan’s distinction. Charlotte has taught every summer TEAM embassy in Washington. He spent days and in the Coloma migrant program since its in- nights negotiating and communicating with ception in 1968—except for the 2 years she HON. JAMES T. WALSH U.S. government officials and lawmakers in worked on a doctoral degree. Also, since 1975 OF NEW YORK drafting the Taiwan Relations Act which be- she has been a reading specialist for children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came U.S. law on April 10, 1979. The TRA from disadvantaged homes. As Charlotte retires this summer, she closes Wednesday, June 9, 2004 has enabled Taiwan to grow economically and politically in the last quarter of century. one chapter of her inspiring and remarkable Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in In the subsequent years, in his many key legacy of educating our youth. I am confident tribute to the West Genesee High School roles in Taiwan’s foreign ministry, C.J. made that this retirement is far from being the end Boys’ Lacrosse Team, which won the Class A sure that the U.S. would play a role as bal- to Charlotte’s teaching. The numerous lives state championship title. ancer, stabilizer and facilitator in handling its that will be educated and touched by Charlotte The team won the Section Three champion- relations with both Taiwan and the mainland. will no doubt continue for many years to ship in order to move on and become one of In addition, C.J. and other leaders in Taiwan come. The passion that she has for teaching only 8 teams from around New York State to have been successful in urging the U.S. to is everlasting and I wish her all the best in re- play in the state playoffs. In the state playoffs, continue to provide Taiwan with the military tirement. Charlotte will be truly missed in they won their quarterfinal and semifinal sales necessary for Taiwan’s self defense. Coloma Community School and throughout games, placing them in the state final. The In the last 4 years, C.J., in his capacity as southwest Michigan. West Genesee team then traveled to Long Is- Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington, has fur- f land, where they captured their third straight ther strengthened U.S.-Taiwan relations. U.S. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY Class A championship title and ended their confidence in Taiwan continues to rise and OF PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS season with a record of 23 wins and only one U.S.-Taiwan relations are now at its best since ACT OF 2004 loss. 1979. While there have been no major Team captains Brian Stanton, Andrew Han- changes in the U.S. policy towards the two SPEECH OF over, Tom Donahue, and Mike Malone led the sides of the Taiwan Straits, U.S. tone towards state champion West Genesee Boys’ Lacrosse Taiwan has markedly improved, since Taiwan HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Team made up of players Brian Griffin, Dave is a democracy and democracies count for OF MINNESOTA Osier, Joel Derrigo, Brian Cost, Jake Moulton, something. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mark Cometti, Josh Begley, Jeff Ryan, Alex In addition to the Bush administration’s Tuesday, June 1, 2004 Bily, Ben Mercado, Steve Prosonic, P.J. goodwill towards Taiwan, congressional sup- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Motondo, Tim Spillett, Dan Balestra, Tim Grif- port and friendship continues to grow, espe- fin, Andrew Vecchio, Kevin Joy, Marc in support of H.R. 4060, the Health, Safety, cially in the last 4 years. Since the inception and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of Cizenski, Tim Gearhart, Jaren Woeppel, Matt of the 108th Congress, both the Senate and Pompo, Kevin Simon, Tom Collins, Chris 2004. the House have introduced or passed a num- The Peace Corps represents our nation’s Duffy, Sean Leahy, Shane McConnell, Jon ber of pro-Taiwan bills and resolutions such as Keuchler, Mark Keida, Jeff Cleland, Tom enduring commitment to progress, opportunity, Taiwan’s participation in the WHO, a U.S.-Tai- and expanded development—beginning at the Geiss, and Dan McKeon. Head coach Mike wan Free Trade Agreement, security in the Messere, and assistant coaches Bob Deegan grassroots level. Taiwan Strait, welcome for transits by Taiwan Since 1961, more than 170,000 Peace and Dave Metz guided the team in their out- President Chen Shui-bian etc. All these Corps Volunteers have served in 137 coun- standing accomplishments. achievements are directly attributable to the tries to promote the Peace Corps’ mission of I would like to express my congratulations to efforts of Ambassador C.J. Chen. the team for such an outstanding achievement world peace and friendship. Mr. Speaker, C.J. and his wife Yolanda will Volunteers offer skills in education, and wish them luck in their future endeavors. be missed in Washington. I wish C.J. and Yo- healthcare, business, agriculture and the envi- f landa all the best and hope they will keep in ronment. They respond to the world’s most IN HONOR OF AMBASSADOR C.J. touch with their many friends in Washington. challenging crises like poverty, hunger and CHEN f HIV/AIDS. They are to be commended for their sacrifice, their hard work and their com- HON. PETE SESSIONS HONORING DR. CHARLOTTE GROFF mitment to improving the lives of others. OF TEXAS Today, more than 7,500 Peace Corps Vol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. FRED UPTON unteers—young and old—serve in 71 coun- OF MICHIGAN tries around the world, including 25 volunteers Wednesday, June 9, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from my Congressional District. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great With an increase in volunteers comes a Wednesday, June 9, 2004 pleasure that I join my colleagues in honoring greater challenge for the Peace Corps to en- a unique man and a graceful diplomat. Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sure the safety and security of all Volunteers. Ambassador Chen is returning to Taiwan honor the inspiring career of Dr. Charlotte Expanding the Peace Corps’ missions in Afri- after four years of exemplary service as the Groff, of Berrien Springs, Michigan. A dedi- ca, the Middle East and other volatile regions representative of the Taipei Economic and cated and selfless individual, Charlotte has en- increases the chance of criminal activities and Cultural Representative office, the quasi em- thusiastically educated students of St. Joseph requires the dedication of greater time, energy bassy of the Republic of China. In fact, since and Coloma schools over the past 50 years. and resources toward safety issues. joining his country’s foreign service 37 years Since 1954, Charlotte’s contributions to our H.R. 4060 takes a good step toward ago, Ambassador Chen has always been in- community have been tremendous. Over this strengthening the Peace Corps and making volved with the U.S.-Taiwan relations in his time she has played a role in the development sure all Volunteers are safe. The bill creates many job assignments both in Taiwan and in and success of countless students, and a Peace Corps Ombudsman to receive and in- the United States. His diplomatic career mir- watched as these students grew into pillars of quire into complaints, questions, or concerns rors very much the ups and downs of U.S.- the communities of southwest Michigan and raised by current or former volunteers or em- Taiwan relations. beyond. ployees of the Peace Corps. This legislation The nadir of U.S.-Taiwan relations came in Throughout her vast career, Charlotte has also establishes an Office of Safety and Secu- 1979 when the Carter Administration severed held many teaching positions and has taught rity within the Peace Corps to help coordinate

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YMCA Youth and integrating into some of the poorest and dis- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 Government is a nation-wide program that al- paraged communities in the world. As Ambas- Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lows thousands of teenagers to simulate state sador and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, tribute to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Chris- and national government. Tony Hall said, ‘‘You have to go into the serv- tian Church of Syracuse which celebrates its Mr. Speaker, I would like to personally rec- ice with your eyes open’’. Nonetheless, it is 75th anniversary this year. ognize each of this year’s YMCA Youth Gov- appropriate that the House International Rela- The Church’s history begins a hundred ernors for their dedication and service to tions Committee worked with the Peace Corps years ago when St. Raphael, who is consid- America’s youth. to address the needed improvements to secu- ered the father of the Archdiocese St. Elias Grant Reid of Texas; Jason Hill of South rity for Volunteers and the Peace Corps has belongs to, was the first Orthodox bishop con- Carolina; William Bloom of Alabama; Cori begun implementing these changes. secrated in the New World. At this time, immi- Trazwell of Arizona; Xavier Lopez-Ayala of As a member of the House International Re- grants from Middle Eastern countries such as California; Elizabeth Brittenham of Con- lations Committee and a strong supporter of Syria, Lebanon and Palestine settled in Syra- necticut; Angelyn Tinsman of Delaware; Nithya the Peace Corps, I urge passage of this legis- cuse and formed the nucleus of the Antiochian Krishnam of Florida; Jess Morgan of Georgia; lation. We must do everything we can to en- Orthodox community there. Until the formal James Hess of Idaho; Dustin Herr of Illinois; sure the mission of the Peace Corps is carried formation of St. Elias, visiting clergymen came Lisa Wanninger of Indiana; R.T. Lowry and on and our Volunteers are protected. to the community to administer the various David Padron of Kentucky; Patrick Coco of sacraments to the faithful settlers. Louisiana; Ben Crockett of Maine; Allison f St. Elias Syrian Orthodox Church of Syra- Korycki of Maryland; Emily Sheehan of Mas- SET A GOOD EXAMPLE CONTEST cuse, the forerunner of St. Elias Antiochian sachusetts; Brandon Laventure and Shaundra Orthodox Christian Church, was born Novem- Crittenden of Michigan; Zachary Skalko of ber 10, 1929. First incorrectly incorporated as Minnesota; Robert Goggins of Mississippi; HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ an Episcopal Church in 1930, this was cor- Alex Ricke of Missouri; David Earl of New Jer- OF TEXAS rected and reincorporated in 1960 and again sey; Jackie Burns of Model United Nations; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reincorporated in 1988 when the Archdiocese Jamie Brooks of New Mexico; Alex Bowerman Wednesday, June 9, 2004 changed its official name. The first home of of New York; Rob Stephens of North Carolina; the church was at 241 West Lafayette Street Joshua Watkins of Oklahoma; Jakob Wilson of Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay and the first permanently assigned Pastor was Oregon; Sara Gellatly of Pennsylvania; tribute to the community of Harlingen, Texas, the Reverend John Khoury. George Richardson and Patrick Fox of Ten- where area children are recognized for doing In 1939, a gathering which would become nessee; Matthew Sundquist of Virginia; Jo- good deeds in their homes, schools, and com- the social event of the year for the Arabic seph Jenkins of Washington; Nathaniel Cole munities. speaking community of Central New York and of the District of Columbia; and Loren Balhorn With school resources so overtaxed, our a tremendous fund-raiser was instituted. This of Wisconsin. community has partnered with the Concerned event has turned into a successful Middle I wish all of the 2004 Youth Governors a Businessmen’s Association of America to Eastern Festival bringing hundreds of people very successful conference here in Wash- sponsor the Harlingen area’s Set A Good Ex- of Arabic and other backgrounds together to ington, and I encourage them to continue their ample Contest, offered to all children from the enjoy each other’s company while becoming a sincere devotion to leadership and public serv- surrounding communities. large part of the St. Elias Parish Annual Budg- ice in this and their future endeavors. The original school contest was launched in et when combined with the souvenir journal of f 1982 to recognize schools supporting student- the festival. oriented programs that positively influence Over time the Church has evolved to in- HONORING MONSIGNOR SEARS other students by promoting moral values clude a Church School Program (1945), an such as honesty, trustworthiness, responsi- English Liturgical Choir (1945), a Youth orga- HON. FRED UPTON bility, competence, and fairness. nization (1953), and the St. Elias Antiochian OF MICHIGAN The Concerned Businessmen’s Association Orthodox Christian Women group (1966). In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of America is a non-profit educational organi- 1963, land was purchased on Onondaga Hill Wednesday, June 9, 2004 zation incorporating successful business strat- and the new St. Elias Church was con- egies to combat the social ills and problems secrated on August 17, 1969 by Metropolitan Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that face young people. Philip Saliba. honor the inspiring and passionate career of We watch our children with new eyes every The founders of this parish established an Monsignor Sears, of St. Joseph Parish of day, wondering what is going on inside their ethnic church in the inception, in that most of Michigan. For the past 20 years, Monsignor minds and what motivates them. The Har- the parishioners were of Arabic speaking Sears has devotedly served the community of lingen community’s parents, business people, background. However, St. Elias has become St. Joseph and beyond. educators, counselors—and most importantly, an American church made up of the melting Since being assigned to St. Joseph Parish children themselves—are working together to pot that has made America. I congratulate the in 1984, Monsignor’s contributions to our com- ward off problems that are plaguing society St. Elias parish on its 75th anniversary and munity have been remarkable. Monsignor has today. wish the church continuing success. brought guidance, knowledge, and inspiration The best messenger for young people is to all who had the blessed opportunity of f other young people. There will never be one meeting with or hearing one of his famous single answer to preparing our children to HONORING THE 43RD ANNUAL homilies. It is well-known that Monsignor al- withstand the complex social issues they en- YMCA YOUTH GOVERNOR’S CON- ways used story-telling and anecdotes as a counter each day. But future behavior, future FERENCE way of teaching and inspiring his congrega- understanding, will be based on the foundation tion. His ability to reach and move all those our communities provide now. HON. PETE SESSIONS fortunate enough to cross his path has been I ask my colleagues to join me in com- OF TEXAS well-known throughout Southwest Michigan for mending the people of Harlingen, Former IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sometime now. Mayor Connie De La Garza, and Mayor Rick Highlights of Monsignor Sears’ wonderful Rodriguez for their efforts to be part of the so- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 career include meeting with Mother Teresa in lution to a problem that affects all of us in Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 1979, and speaking with Pope John Paul II America. I thank them for leading the way to honor the 43rd Annual YMCA Youth Gov- during a visit to Rome. Locally, Monsignor was a better world for us all. ernor’s Conference scheduled to be held in instrumental in starting the church’s tithing in

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.004 E09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1081 1985—the church tithes about $100,000 a 40 years with the Brownsville Independent I would like to express my congratulations to year to various local and national needs. Al- School District, has recently retired as prin- the employees of the Lockheed Martin plant in though these accomplishments are extraor- cipal of Yturria Elementary School. Syracuse for receiving such an outstanding dinary, Monsignor’s greatest achievements Mr. Saldivar comes from an educator’s honor. They work very hard and deserve such may lie in his daily work and prayers with the background. His mother, a teacher from Mex- recognition. I offer them my sincere congratu- parish staff and parishioners, as well as imple- ico, helped make an early impression on his lations. menting influential local programs over the life-long desire to educate and give back to f years. the community. To this end, Mr. Saldivar has There is no doubt that Monsignor Sears will served in a number of roles and duties within IN HONOR OF BILL B. PASSMORE, be greatly missed as the pastor of St. Joseph the school district, from teacher to adminis- THE FATHER OF LAKE HIGH- Parish. However, knowing his passion for the trator. LANDS EDUCATION community and devoutness to charity, Mon- Mr. Saldivar spent over 12 years teaching signor will continue his service to God and will fourth grade before becoming an assistant HON. PETE SESSIONS continue to impact the communities of South- principal at Victoria Heights Elementary. Since OF TEXAS west Michigan. then, he has also served as an assistant di- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rector of adult education as well as the prin- f Wednesday, June 9, 2004 cipal of several elementary schools, most re- HONORING CONTRIBUTIONS OF cently with Yturria. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to WOMEN, SYMBOLIZED BY ‘‘ROSIE With each new role he took on, Mr. Saldivar pay tribute to the father of Lake Highlands THE RIVETER,’’ WHO SERVED ON invariably displayed his selfless dedication to Education, Bill B. Passmore. I am proud to THE HOMEFRONT DURING providing a well-rounded and worthwhile edu- represent the Lake Highlands community in WORLD WAR II cation. Indeed, as principal of Yturria Elemen- the 32nd Congressional District of Texas, and tary, Mr. Saldivar still managed to take the Mr. Passmore’s commitment to education in SPEECH OF time to help ease the transition of transfer stu- the community has been long and distin- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM dents. guished. Mr. Passmore is being honored this And after 6 years as principal of Yturria, Mr. Sunday afternoon, June 13, 2004 for his ca- OF MINNESOTA Saldivar is finally retiring; and while he will reer achievements, and I congratulate him and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES certainly miss his old position, we will miss his his family on a lifetime of accomplishments. Wednesday, June 2, 2004 commitment to our children’s education even After graduating from The University of Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today more. Texas at Austin with a BBA degree in 1949, in support of H. Con. Res. 413 honoring the There is no question that the education of he taught for two years in Angleton High contributions of the more than 6 million Amer- our young people constitutes an important pri- School before moving to Dallas. Mr. Passmore ican women, symbolized by ‘‘Rosie the Riv- ority in our society. Education does more than resumed his teaching career at Richardson eter,’’ who served our country on the home- simply impart knowledge; it prepares our chil- High School in the fall of 1952. He taught front during World War II and the changes to dren for the challenges they will meet in adult- business subjects for two years before being our society that came about because of them. hood. Mr. Saldivar has worked with children named the Business Manager and assistant to I am extremely proud to join all 62 women for nearly half a century; he knows the prob- Superintendent J.J. Pearce for the 1954–55 Members of Congress as cosponsor on this lems they face, and has actively worked to al- school year. legislation as well. leviate them. Mr. Passmore was selected in 1955 as the Today, we recognize the contributions to Our Nation is strengthened by dedication of principal to open the first school in the Lake those who may not have faced enemy fire but educators like Mr. Saldivar in our school sys- Highlands area: Lake Highlands Elementary were no less a part of our decisive victory in tems. The origins for our Nation’s future will School. He was later named as the third prin- those dark times: the millions of Americans always lie within our youngest generations. cipal to serve the school in 1976. Named prin- who across the Nation heeded a call to serve I ask my colleagues to join me in com- cipal of Richardson High School in 1956, he when their country needed them. mending Principal Francisco Saldivar, for his remained in that capacity for nine years. During World War II, this remarkable band indelible influence over the young minds in the When the Dallas County Community Col- of women picked up the rivet guns left on fac- Valley. His legacy is in the bright young minds lege District (DCCCD) opened El Centro Col- tory floors and shipyard docks by their depart- he touched and shaped. We wish him the best lege as its first campus, Passmore was hired ing husbands, boyfriends, sons and dads and of luck in his future endeavors. as the first of eight counselors for the college. those women started building the tanks, air- f During six years at El Centro, he left the coun- planes, and ships that America needed to win TRIBUTE TO THE LOCKHEED MAR- seling department to serve as Dean of the the war. TIN PLANT IN SYRACUSE, NEW Evening School and later as the Associate The legacy of Rosie the Riveter is the cre- YORK Dean of Instruction. When the Richland Col- ation of opportunities to all Americans. For the lege opened in 1972, he moved to the new first time in America, during World War II, campus to serve as Association Dean of In- HON. JAMES T. WALSH struction until 1976 when he returned to the women and minorities gained access to high- OF NEW YORK RISD as principal of Lake Highlands Elemen- paying jobs in industry. Employee-sponsored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health care and services such as child care for tary School. children of workers were developed during this Wednesday, June 9, 2004 In 1979, Mr. Passmore was again asked to time. I am proud to join my colleagues today Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in serve as principal of a new school in the Lake in applauding the improvements in the work- tribute to the men and women of Lockheed Highlands area: Merriman Park Elementary. place and our society during the Rosie the Martin Plant in Syracuse, New York, which He retired from Merriman Park Elementary in Riveter Era and in honoring these women for was recognized as one of the top ten plants 1989, and since that time has worked ten stepping forward when their country needed in the United States by Industry Week maga- years for the University of North Texas on a them. zine. part-time basis as a University Supervisor of f IndustryWeek looks to reward plants that Student Teachers. are leading the nation in their efforts to de- During his professional career, Mr. TRIBUTE TO FRANCISCO velop competitiveness, increased customer Passmore earned his Master’s Degree from SALDIVAR satisfaction and an outstanding work environ- the University of North Texas and some 36 ment. The 2,039 men and women employed hours of post-graduate credit from the Univer- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ at this Lockheed Martin plant were recognized sity of Texas at Austin. He was a member of OF TEXAS for their accomplishments of $650 million in the Richardson Kiwanis Club for 12 years and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sales and $1.0 billion in backlog. Among these served for one year as its president. He was employees are 1,250 scientists and engineers a staff member or an administrator during the Wednesday, June 9, 2004 and 350 manufacturing and support staff. The opening of seven new campuses in Angleton, Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay payroll for this honored Lockheed Martin plant Richardson, and DCCCD. Mr. Passmore’s per- tribute to a unique American patriot, Francisco in Syracuse is greater than $108 million per sonal commitment to education and the Lake Saldivar, a man who, after having spent over year and has been in operation since 1948. Highland’s community have been exceptional

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.008 E09PT1 E1082 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2004 for several decades, and I congratulate him for HONORING THE MARIPOSA COUN- the Budget Office of the Finance Department his lifetime of public service. TY COURTHOUSE ON ITS 150TH for the City of Nashville-Davidson County. ANNIVERSARY From 1973 to 1979, Mr. Taylor served as As- f sistant to the City Manager and Director of TRIBUTE TO MR. KENNETH WENTS HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Personnel and Budget for the City of Suffolk, OF CALIFORNIA Virginia. He later served five years as City Manager for the City of Red Bank, Tennessee. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GARY G. MILLER As City Manager for Colonial Heights, Mr. OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, June 9, 2004 Robert Ervin Taylor has been responsible for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise the implementation of policies adopted by the Wednesday, June 9, 2004 today to honor the Mariposa County Court- City Council under the direction of five mayors Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. house on its 150 years of service to the needs and 22 council members. In addition, he has Speaker, I rise to pay tribute today to a man of the community of Mariposa. The courthouse been in charge of enforcing all city laws and who served his country with dignity, and lived is holding numerous anniversary events ordinances, the appointment and supervision his life with honor. Mr. Kenneth Wents of Haci- throughout 2004 leading up to the actual anni- of heads of 12 departments, and the prepara- enda Heights, California, will always be re- versary. tion and execution of an annual $38 million membered for his courage and heart. Founded on September 8, 1850, the court- operating and $3.5 million capital improve- Mr. Wents led a full and exciting life. Even house was built on land donated by Mr. John ments budget. With a penchant for community service and as a prisoner of war during World War II for C. Fremont and cost a mere $9,300 to con- natural leadership, Mr. Taylor has served on forty-two months, he faced extraordinary chal- struct. Throughout the last century and a half, several state, local and regional organizations. lenges with determination and optimism. the courthouse underwent several additions, He has served as chairman of the Central Vir- Mr. Wents touched the lives of many, espe- including a clock tower in 1866, its first tele- ginia Waste Management Authority and the cially the generous volunteers of the Greater phone in 1895, and electric lights in 1907. In South Central Wastewater Authority. More- La Puente Valley Meals on Wheels, who val- 1958, the courthouse was officially recognized over, he was the Treasurer/Secretary of the ued him and appreciated his warm spirit. as a California State Landmark and was Appomattox River Water Authority, and was Mr. Speaker, the life of Mr. Kenneth Wents added to the National Register of Historic on the Board of Directors for the Crater Plan- has greatly impacted the lives of many in a Places in 1977. ning District Commission and the Colonial positive way. It is my honor to join his family The court has operated continuously ever Heights Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, and friends in commemorating his legacy. since it’s opening in 1850, making it the old- est, active courthouse west of the Rocky he served as the President of the Colonial f Mountains. Today, the original clock keeps the Heights Kiwanis Club. residents of Mariposa on time, just as it had Mr. Taylor has worked closely with the com- 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF FLOWER munity to ensure the best quality of care for MOUND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH done for the last 100 years. In addition, the services of the court have expanded into the citizens of Colonial Heights. He has been seven departments, including criminal, family instrumental in carrying out the vision that has HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS law, small claims and traffic. been set forth for the community; as such, the OF TEXAS Mr. Speaker, it is my sincere pleasure to people have been able to rely on the dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulate and honor the residents of cated and dependable service of Mr. Taylor. Because of Mr. Taylor’s resounding suc- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 Mariposa for their preservation and dedication to the Mariposa County Courthouse for the cess, and his dedicated years of service the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, heralded as last 150 years. I urge my colleagues to join Colonial Heights community has benefited im- the first Presbyterian church in Denton Coun- me in wishing the Mariposa County Court- mensely from his leadership. He has consist- ty, Flower Mound Presbyterian Church is cele- house many more years of continued success. ently demonstrated a remarkable spirit of unity brating its 150th Anniversary. I am proud to in his relations with other leaders in the com- congratulate Flower Mound Presbyterian on f munity and an equal level of enthusiasm for this great accomplishment. PERSONAL EXPLANATION serving the Colonial Heights area. Flower Mound Presbyterian Church’s main Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Mr. priority is to foster a sense of ‘‘family’’ within HON. JOHN R. CARTER Robert Ervin Taylor for his loyal and dedicated its membership and, at the same time, open service and the many contributions he has OF TEXAS its doors wide to welcome the community. made to his community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They continue the church’s rich legacy of reli- f gious service to Flower Mound residents. Wednesday, June 9, 2004 A TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR The church has lovingly preserved its origi- Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, on June 8, CHIEN-JEN CHEN nal furnishings and all of the cherished memo- 2004, during Rollcall votes 229 and 230 I was ries that go with them. Each Sunday, the unavoidably detained. If I had been present, I HON. STEVE CHABOT sanctuary is flooded with music from an old- would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Rollcall votes 229 OF OHIO style piano donated years ago. The original and 230. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pews still sit in their initial circular arrangement f around the lectern which also dates back to Wednesday, June 9, 2004 the church’s beginnings in 1854. MR. ROBERT ERVIN TAYLOR, IN Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to take The church remembers its past with numer- HONOR OF HIS RETIREMENT this opportunity to join my many colleagues in ous photo albums depicting the congregation offering best wishes to our great friend, Am- as it has grown in number and traditions HON. J. RANDY FORBES bassador Chien-Jen Chen of Taiwan as he fin- through the years. Images of the church’s OF VIRGINIA ishes his tour of duty here in the United States steeple being constructed provide a visual rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and returns home. resentation of the changes the church has un- C.J. Chen has a long and distinguished ca- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 dergone over time. reer in public service. A highly-respected aca- The church’s white clapboard building, lo- Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in demic, he still holds the position of Associate cated in the area formerly known as ‘‘the Long recognition of Mr. Robert Ervin Taylor in honor Professor at the Graduate School of Diplo- Prairie,’’ witnessed Flower Mound’s growth of his retirement as City Manager of Colonial macy at National Chengchi University. from a sleepy rural hamlet to a vibrant subur- Heights, Virginia for serving 20 years of dedi- Prior to his appointment as his nation’s rep- ban community. Flower Mound Presbyterian cated service from 1984 to 2004. resentative to the United States, Ambassador Church will commemorate its 150 years by In 1968, Mr. Taylor received his Bachelor of Chen served in the Legislative Yuan of the erecting a historical marker in its cemetery. Science in History and Political Science from Republic of China, rising to the position as Congratulations to the congregation at Flow- Appalachian State University. Upon the com- Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee. er Mound Presbyterian Church on their anni- pletion of his Master of Public Administration Immediately preceding his current assignment, versary. One hundred and fifty years of wor- from the University of Tennessee in 1972, he he served as Taiwan’s Foreign Affairs Min- ship is a milestone to be celebrated. became the Senior Administrative Analyst in ister.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.012 E09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1083 I had the opportunity to attend a farewell re- cans, Congress has not enacted protections atives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, ception for Ambassador Chen yesterday against hate crimes. Congress must pass the former President of the United States of Amer- evening here in the Capitol—an event spon- Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Congress must ica, and ‘‘nay’’ on Rollcall No. 230, on approv- sored by the Majority and Minority Leaders of pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act ing the journal. both the House and Senate. The bipartisan (ENDA). Congress must pass the Permanent participation in the fond farewell was a great Partners Immigration Act. And Congress must f illustration of the wonderful friendships C.J. pass the No Taxation Without Representation HONORING SALVATORE PUNZO ON has nurtured while serving his country here in Act. THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- Washington. In June we will rejoice in the accomplish- MENT As C.J. prepares to return to Taiwan, I want ments of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and to offer my thanks to him for his profes- Transgender community. We will also remem- sionalism and his friendship. The people of ber those who live on only in our hearts and HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Taiwan should know that they have been ably prayers. As we gather to celebrate and reflect, OF CONNECTICUT served by an outstanding diplomat. we must continue the fight for full democracy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We will miss him and we wish him well. in the District of Columbia and full civil rights Wednesday, June 9, 2004 f for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people in the United States of Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great HONORING THE 29TH ANNUAL America. pleasure that I rise today to join the many CAPITAL PRIDE FESTIVAL Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in family, friends, and colleagues who have gath- saluting the 29th Annual Capital Pride Fes- ered to extend my best wishes to my good HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON tival, its presenter, Whitman-Walker Clinic, and friend, Salvatore Punzo, as he celebrates his retirement after 35 years in education. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA the sponsors and volunteers whose dedicated I have often spoke of our Nation’s need for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and creative energy make the Capital Pride Festival possible. talented educators ready to help our children Wednesday, June 9, 2004 learn and grow. Sal has been just that kind of f Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay teacher and administrator. In a career that has tribute to the 29th Annual Capital Pride Fes- CONGRATULATIONS TO WEST- spanned over three decades, he has touched tival, a celebration of the National Capital MINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY the lives of thousands of our young people— Area’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and helping them to build a strong foundation for Transgender (GLBT) communities, their fami- HON. WM. LACY CLAY their future success. We owe a debt of grati- tude to teachers like Sal, who so willingly lies and friends. OF MISSOURI Since its beginning in 1975, the Capital dedicate themselves to ensuring that our chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pride Festival has grown from a small block dren have access to the best possible edu- party to a seven-day series of events. This Wednesday, June 9, 2004 cation. year, the Pride Parade will be held on June Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Our teachers and school administrators 12th and will culminate in a Street Festival on ognize Westminster Christian Academy in St. spend many hours with our children, ensuring Pennsylvania Avenue, attended by people of Louis, Missouri for winning the ‘‘Foundations that they develop the tools and skills they will all backgrounds from the District and the re- of Democracy’’ unit award in the ‘‘We the Peo- need as they continue their education and gion. To emphasize the universality of human ple: The Citizen and the Constitution’’ 2004 move into adulthood. Sal began his career in rights and the importance of enacting congres- program. The ‘‘We the People’’ program is a education as a teacher with the New Haven sional bills addressed to the human rights of competition on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Public School system, where he spent the the GLBT community, I have marched in the Rights in which students are challenged to next 16 years in teaching grades three Pride parades since coming to Congress. I apply their knowledge of constitutional prin- through five. In that time, he developed a have seen the festival and parade grow bigger ciples and understanding of historical facts to strong reputation for his commitment to edu- and better each year and with it the spread of contemporary situations. The program is de- cation and to meeting the needs of his stu- support of equal rights for this community. signed to promote an understanding of the dents. After being appointed to a new adminis- This year’s theme of ‘‘Pride + Vote = rights and responsibilities of citizens in our trator’s mentoring program, he went on to Power’’ holds special meaning for the citizens constitutional democracy. serve as an assistant principal and finally, for of the District of Columbia and its GLBT com- Westminster Christian Academy is an inde- nearly two decades, as the Principal of East munity in particular. It has been nine years pendent, coeducational, college preparatory Rock Magnet School. since the District of Columbia lost the first vote school serving grades 7–12 located in St. After 17 years, Sal will now retire as the we ever won on the floor of the House of Rep- Louis County. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure Principal of East Rock Magnet School—one of resentatives, the delegate vote in the Com- to congratulate the individual members of the most successful magnet schools in the mittee of the Whole. That vote was retracted Westminster’s team for their outstanding per- State of Connecticut. Under his tenure, East when the Republicans assumed control of the formance in this year’s competition: Britney Rock has blossomed—receiving numerous House. Our city of nearly 600,000 residents, Bennett, Chris Collum, Ryan Dabler, Jessica awards and recognitions, including being the only jurisdiction in the United States sub- Degnan, J.D. Gustafson, Gerrod Heise, Nina named a Vanguard School. In fact, just last ject to ‘‘Taxation Without Representation,’’ is Hiles, Rebecca Keffler, Angela Ludwinski, year, I was honored to join Sal at East Rock entitled to that vote now and to the full voting Lindsay McClure, Joeana Middleton, Neil Pe- to celebrate the success of the Model Laptop representation that has always been our birth- terson, Katie Poland, Jennifer Reinwart, Program. This program, funded by one of only right. Amanda Rill, Jennifer Schaffner, Elizabeth five such U.S. Department of Education grants American citizens who live in our nation’s Simon, Lily Strand, Steve Vitale, and their in the country, tests the impact of introducing capital, have fought in every American war, in- teacher, Ken Boesch. laptops in third through fifth grade classrooms. cluding the present war in Iraq and Afghani- f The success of East Rock, with this program stan, are taxed without full representation in and so many others, is remarkable and testa- the House and do not have any representa- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ment to Sal’s leadership. tives in the Senate. The joy of the Capital Salvatore Punzo has dedicated a lifetime to Pride Festival contrasts with the lot of GLBT HON. SAM GRAVES making a difference in the lives of children soldiers who have volunteered to protect our OF MISSOURI through education. We are so fortunate to country with their lives and must serve in si- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have people like him working with our young lence and without the open support of their people. Teacher, administrator, and advo- chosen families and communities, neither ask- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 cate—he embodies all that an educator should ing nor telling. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, be. I am proud to stand today and join his Neither here nor elsewhere has Congress June 8, 2004, I was unavoidably detained and wife, Carmela; his children Sal and Michael; protected sexual orientation from discrimina- thus missed Rollcall No. 229 and No. 230. his five grandchildren, family, friends, and col- tion in our country. Despite increasing reports Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ leagues in congratulating Salvatore Punzo on of violence and physical abuse against Gay, on Rollcall No. 229, expressing the profound the occasion of his retirement. My best wishes Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Ameri- regret and sorrow of the House of Represent- for many more years of health and happiness.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.018 E09PT1 E1084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2004 RECOGNIZING 60TH ANNIVERSARY June 8 and June 9, 2004. I would like the decades and am pleased he has been chosen OF ALLIED LANDING AT NOR- record to show that, had I been present, I to receive this award. He helped enact the MANDY DURING WORLD WAR II would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 229, Santa Monica Comprehensive Plan which en- 230 and 231. abled me to introduce state legislation estab- SPEECH OF f lishing the Santa Monica Mountains Conser- HON. STEVE ISRAEL vancy in 1979. PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF NEW YORK For the past twenty-four years, Joe, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES staff, the board and volunteers of the SMMC Wednesday, June 2, 2004 HON. JOE WILSON have saved over 55,000 acres of land for pub- OF SOUTH CAROLINA lic use. The SMMC has reclaimed land in Los Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Angeles’ urban areas for innovative park use. share with my colleagues a poem written by Wednesday, June 9, 2004 I ask my colleagues to join me in paying one of my constituents, Benedict Panzarella of tribute to my good friends and distinguished Plainview, NY. Mr. Panzarella is an author, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- individuals, Harlan and Jeff Lee and Joe journalist and poet. He served as a U.S. Army er, on rollcall No. 228, ‘‘Condemning the Edmiston for their outstanding contributions to Glider Crew member at the Invasion of Nor- crackdown on democracy protestors in our community. mandy on June 6, 1944. I was proud to Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People’s f present him recently with the Liberty Medal for Republic of China on the 15th anniversary of his service and courage on that day. The that tragic massacre,’’ I regret that I was un- CO-SPONSORSHIP OF H.R. 4061 events of D-Day inspired Mr. Panzarella’s avoidably detained and therefore unable to poem ‘‘Normandy.’’ cast my vote. Had I been present, I would NORMANDY HON. BARBARA LEE have voted ‘‘aye.’’ OF CALIFORNIA (By Benedict P. Panzarella) f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sleep tight tonight. Pack your gear A SALUTE TO HARLAN AND JEFF Wednesday, June 9, 2004 Check it twice LEE AND JOSEPH T. EDMISTON The time is near Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in re- gards to H.R. 4061, the Assistance for Or- Tomorrow we go On board the craft HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN phans and Vulnerable Children Act of 2004, to take us OF CALIFORNIA which passed the House International Rela- We know not where. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions Committee by unanimous consent on THEY know the place Wednesday, June 9, 2004 March 31st. We are to land. On May 5th the International Relations It’s marked by them Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Committee filed House Report 108–479. on tables of sand. salute my good friends Harlan and Jeff Lee at Because House rules prohibit the addition of With children’s toys The Lee Group and Joseph T. Edmiston, Ex- co-sponsors to a bill once the committee re- They play their games ecutive Director, of the Santa Monica Moun- port has been filed, I am not able to formally But this is war, WE tains Conservancy, who are being honored by add another Member of Congress as a co- May go down in flames. the Westside Urban Forum on June 11, 2004. sponsor of this legislation. A ship of canvas Harland and Jeff Lee are receiving the I ask that the record show that Mr. FRANK of On tubes of steel Westside Prize for successfully creating Massachusetts is in support of my bill and A motorless ship liveable urban communities in urban Los An- Pulled by a rope. should be considered by this body as a co- geles while protecting the neighborhoods and sponsor of H.R. 4061. A trailer load the environment. The Lee Group has been Filled with life f one of the premier real estate development (K Rations) HONORING THE SHEDD AQUARIUM And death (Gas and ammo) companies and market leaders in Southern We pray the pilot California for the past six decades. I have On this night known first hand of their good work for many HON. RAHM EMANUEL Will guide us true years. The Lee Group is at the forefront of the OF ILLINOIS On this fateful flight. ‘‘Smart Growth’’ movement that seeks to link IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We fly in darkness jobs, housing, and economic development in On this flimsy craft. compact, livable environments to revitalize Wednesday, June 9, 2004 We reach our target urban areas and preserve open space. Their Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I wish to ex- At last. projects serve as models for future develop- tend my best wishes to everyone associated We know we’re there. ment. They address housing needs, offer af- with Chicago’s John G. Shedd Aquarium on We know for sure fordable ownership and provide senior and the occasion of its Gala 2004 Night Tide Hitler’s greetings disabled rental housing without sacrificing aes- Tango. Are loud and clear. thetics and financial feasibility. Chicagoans are very proud to be home to The rope is cut! For many years Harlan and Jeff have been the world’s largest indoor aquarium. More than The shaking stops. We smoothly glide recognized for their great vision, their social two million visitors who travel to our city to Over tall tree tops. consciousness and their excellent taste. They visit this lakefront treasure each year discover We stop abruptly have received many well deserved accolades. a diverse and contemporary institution dedi- As we hit some poles. In 1998, they were selected by the White cated to conservation, education and family Planted by Rommell House Office of Science and Technology Pol- fun. To clip our wings. icy to participate in Partnership for Advancing The gala event, to be held on June 12, We are here Technology in Housing (PATH), a new hous- gives me the opportunity to commend so For us ing initiative by President Clinton. On May 4, many committed Chicagoans who have dedi- The battle 1998, President Clinton attended the ground cated countless hours ensuring that the aquar- Has just begun. breaking for Village Green, a project of The ium remains one of our city’s brightest gems. f Lee Group, to announce the national kickoff I want to specifically recognize Chairman PERSONAL EXPLANATION for the PATH program and designate Village Stephen Byron Smith, Senior Vice Chairman Green as the first national PATH pilot site. Philip D. Block III, President and CEO Ted The first Westside Legacy Award is being Beattie, and Gala Chairmen, Paula Epstein HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ presented to Joseph Edmiston and the Santa and Linda Mengelt. Each deserves high praise OF ILLINOIS Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC). His for devoting their time and energy to this un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES extraordinary vision and success has helped doubtedly worthwhile cause. Wednesday, June 9, 2004 preserve, protect, restore and enhance signifi- I would also like to take this opportunity to Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- cant open spaces in Southern California. I express my admiration for the museum’s origi- avoidably absent for votes in this chamber on have known and worked with Joe for over two nality and innovation. Visitors can enjoy the

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.023 E09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1085 marine mammal pavilion featuring the crowd- IN MEMORY OF ARNOLD PLANK A year ago, patriotism meant knowing that pleasing beluga whales and Pacific white- many nameless, faceless soldiers did their job sided dolphins, and I continue to be particu- HON. JANE HARMAN to keep me free. It meant going to the Blue larly impressed by the aquarium’s emphasis OF CALIFORNIA Angels show on the beach or showing support on conservation and preservation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for my country through a bumper sticker or a ribbon attached to my car antenna. It meant The Shedd Aquarium has also developed Wednesday, June 9, 2004 some of the most innovative preservation knowing that I lived in a free country where I projects in the nation. These include breeding Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, Arnold Plank enjoyed more rights than most but not caring programs for animals such as the Tahitian was my wonderful friend. He was blessed with how I got those rights. land snail, African cichlids fish and West In- smarts, passion, vision and athletic prowess. But now, that meaning has changed. Patri- dian rock iguanas, and Project Seahorse, Arnold was among a handful of my constitu- otism means knowing that my dad and others which is working for the longterm survival of ents who captured my attention early in my like him are fighting for our freedom, and it wild populations of seahorses in the Phil- political career. He made a huge difference to means being behind them 100 percent. It means honoring all those that have fought for ippines. my life and my ability to serve the people of the 36th Congressional District. For him, edu- this great country and knowing that I am free Most recently, the Shedd Aquarium opened cation was an adventure and an opportunity. and safe because of them. It means realizing the Wild Reef, an incredible exhibit with the His special gift was his ability to share that that without our brave soldiers and coura- most sharks in captivity anywhere on the plan- passion with others. geous leaders, we would not be the great et. And we are looking forward to the new chil- He’s left us much too early, and leaves a country that we are today. It means living life dren’s exhibit on sea stars. huge void. Somehow, running a 1OK will be every day knowing that thousands of men like The Shedd Aquarium is much more than less fun and much harder without him. Just my dad are the only reason why I can get up one of our city’s top tourist destinations—it is having him at my side seemed to make my every morning and know I am free. Patriotism also a place where students can learn about feet feel a little lighter. now means being truly proud that I was born the importance of saving our environment and My thoughts and thanks are with Arnold’s and live in the greatest country in the world where researchers spend countless hours try- wife Janice, his daughters Rhonda and Lisa, and that I am protected because of the great- ing to preserve marine life. and their four grandchildren. My thoughts are est military in the world. Patriotism now means Mr. Speaker, I am honored on behalf of the also with the school kids, parents and admin- being truly proud of my dad and knowing he Fifth District and indeed all of Chicago to call istrators who benefited from knowing Arnold, is doing his job for me.’’ attention to all of the meaningful work occur- and with those who, sadly, will miss an ex- Mr. Speaker, these words are an inspiration ring at the Shedd Aquarium at the time of its traordinary opportunity to learn from him. to all who hear them. On behalf of the United States Congress, I would like to congratulate 2004 gala event. I offer my heartfelt thanks to f those officers, leaders, scientists, researchers Miss Kristen Murphy on her national achieve- and staff members who have dedicated their CONGRATULATING KRISTEN MUR- ment and for sharing a glimpse of what patri- lives to ensuring that one of Chicago’s favorite PHY ON WINNING THE PATRIOT- otism means to her with the rest of our great institutions is also making its impact felt ISM ESSAY CONTEST Nation. May God bless all of our military men throughout the rest of the world. and women overseas and may God bless HON. JEFF MILLER America. f OF FLORIDA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING REPRESENTA- HONORING CHIEF WARRANT TIVE ROBERT BADHAM OFFICER 5 ERIC L. SNOW Wednesday, June 9, 2004 Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to recognize Kristen Murphy and HON. CHRISTOPHER COX HON. JON C. PORTER congratulate her on winning the top national OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEVADA award for the Fleet Reserve Patriotism Essay Wednesday, June 9, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Contest. As a typical 18-year-old from Pensacola, Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, this week, as we Wednesday, June 9, 2004 Florida, she usually joined the rest of her com- mourn the passing and commemorate the life munity celebrating America’s most patriotic Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of Ronald Reagan, we have another occasion holiday, the 4th of July, by spending time with honor one of our great military servicemen, for unabashed celebration. My predecessor in friends and family, and participating in tradi- Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric L. Snow, for his this office, Representative Robert Badham, tional Pensacola events. Little did she know service to our country. CW5 Snow served the who blazed trails for President Reagan in Sac- that one day soon, her father, Army National United States for 38 years and he will retire on ramento and in Washington, celebrates his Guard Staff Sgt. Scott Murphy, would be de- June 11, 2004 whereupon he will reside in Las 75th birthday today. ployed to Iraq. From that day forth, ‘‘patriot- Bob Badham won election to the California Vegas, Nevada. His service assignments have ism’’ took on a whole new meaning to Kristen. State Assembly at a remarkably young age, sent him to Vietnam, Panama, and Haiti. His Starting out as a class assignment and 350 four years before Ronald Reagan won the dedicated exemplary service has earned him words later written on ‘‘What Patriotism Means governorship. He won election to the U.S. the Meritorious Service Medal, Armed Forces to Me,’’ she took home the top national award, House of Representatives four years before Reserve Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal, earning more than $20,000 in savings bonds Governor Reagan won the presidency. As Army Service Ribbon, and a United Nations from the Fleet Reserve Association. soon as he arrived in Washington he was Medal. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment elected president of his incoming class of As we celebrate our patriotic holidays such to share with you Kristen’s award winning Members, and he remained a leader through- as Memorial Day and July 4, I reflect upon the essay. out his tenure here. From the 117 feet of his many opportunities and privileges that we as ‘‘When I think of the word patriotism, many records held by the University of California at citizens enjoy because of the sacrifices of our images and words come to mind. Over this Irvine to the GOP records stored by the Policy military men and women. I stand here today in past year, though, the actual meaning of the Committee on the fourth floor of the Long- honor of one such individual whose life has word has changed considerably for me. A year worth House Office Building, Bob’s name been dedicated to his country. It is my hope ago, patriotism simply meant hanging an stands out as one of our party’s most ener- that we as Americans remember the sacrifices American flag on our flagpole in the front yard getic spokesmen and most articulate advo- of these brave men and women, not only on and barbecuing out on the Fourth of July. cates for our agenda; as an active litigant for patriotic holidays, but all year, as they serve to Since my dad has been deployed and is now electoral fairness; as an international diplomat protect and preserve those essential freedoms stationed overseas in the heat of battle, my supporting our critical security alliances; and we enjoy. perception of patriotism has changed dras- as a Member of Congress who set a standard Mr. Speaker, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Snow tically. Patriotism no longer means showing for constituent service and attention that I has served his country with honor and I urge support for my country through waving a flag must work very hard to approach. the House to join me in thanking him for his during a Fourth of July parade. It has now be- Most significantly, as Bob rose to becoming service to our country. come a way of life. the ranking Member on the House Armed

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.028 E09PT1 E1086 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2004 Services Procurement Subcommittee, he Mostly, those who knew him described him will remember him for his tireless dedication to helped President Reagan rebuild our military, as a caring individual and a tireless teacher. excellence, his infectious optimism, and his and, through the policy of peace through Mr. Reif typically arrived at school at 7:15 in deep caring for them and their achievements. strength, win the Cold War. As President the morning and often stayed late into the He will be remembered as a man who loved Reagan headed back to California in 1989, afternoon correcting papers, setting up the working with children. Representative Badham chose to leave one of classroom for the next day, working on his les- That public education became his vocation the most secure Congressional seats in the son plan, directing extra-curricular activities or is not terribly surprising. When he was only nation and to return to California as well. assisting other teachers with their own class- 16, he was already teaching younger children Needless to say, the career of our colleague, room projects. to play chess, a particular talent of his, and tu- Duncan Hunter, and my own, were both ad- There is perhaps no better testament to his toring public school students in New York City, vanced by Bob’s decision that a quarter cen- contribution to the students at Jefferson Ele- where he grew up. He was, in fact, born in tury in elected office was enough. mentary than in their own words and those of New York City, educated at Bowdoin College The people of southern California are fortu- other teachers who were his colleagues there. and Princeton University, from which he re- nate that giving up elected office has not On the Monday morning following his death, ceived his B.A. Cum Laude, and Columbia meant giving up public service to Bob Bad- the school placed a giant banner in the central University’s School of Journalism, from which ham. Since his return to California, Bob has corridor for students to express their feelings. he received a Masters Degree. remained an active leader in Orange County. That banner, large as it was (ten feet long and He moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in He and his wife, Anne, remain two of Orange four feet tall), turned out to be too small. With- County’s most active and energetic citizens. 1987, and had been a resident of San Fran- in hours, it was filled with messages of sad- cisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood since They are among the kindest and most inter- ness, loss, love and grief. Another banner was esting people anyone will ever know. 1989. His was a friendly and familiar face to added. When that one filled up, yet a third neighborhood residents, shopkeepers and oth- Mr. Speaker, I hope you will join the people was put out. By the next day, that one had of Orange County, all of Bob’s colleagues in ers. He always had a warm greeting on the been filled as well. the House of Representatives, and all of those street or in a store and became involved in The messages are poignant and speak vol- who are fortunate to call Bob Badham a community events and activities. For example, umes about the respect and love that his stu- friend, in wishing him the happiest of birthdays when Mr. Reifs son, Daniel Reif, started at- dents felt for him. Many of the messages were on this, his 75th! tending kindergarten at the Paul Revere Ele- surrounded by hearts. For example, one mentary School 6 years ago, Mr. Reif volun- f elaborately decorated, bleeding heart con- teered extensively in school activities. He met IN MEMORY OF LESLIE REIF tained the Spanish words for ‘‘Rest in and was mentored and inspired by the Prin- Peace’’—‘‘Que en Paz descanse, Maestro, cipal of Paul Revere at the time, Randy Reif’’ A few others: ‘‘I remember your kind- Haves. HON. NANCY PELOSI ness. I will miss you bunches.’’ ‘‘I’m sad but Not one to allow the inspiration of a great OF CALIFORNIA have happy memories.’’ ‘‘Dear Mr. Reif, I hope educator to go to waste, Mr. Reif had, within IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES your family will never forget you.’’ ‘‘You were a year, obtained emergency teaching creden- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 a wonderful teacher. I miss you. I love you.’’ tials to be a first grade classroom teacher at ‘‘The school will be your home.’’ ‘‘I miss you Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on Jefferson Elementary in Oakland across the very much. You were my best teacher.’’ behalf of my colleagues, Mr. STARK and Ms. bay, and had gone back to school to gain his LEE, and myself, to offer tribute to Leslie Reif, A Kindergarten class that barely knew Mr. full teaching credentials. It was only the first who died on February 7, 2004. Leslie Reif de- Reif put up his picture and surrounded it with step in his involvement at Jefferson Elemen- voted himself in exceptional ways to service in lighted candles in tribute. The students in his tary. current class also wrote touching letters to Mr. the communities in which he lived and worked. Leslie Reif was a member of the First Uni- He served the Oakland community by choos- Reifs family. Several referred to Mr. Reifs con- cern that his students not be the victims of vi- tarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, ing a career in public education, and bringing where a memorial service was held for him on his exceptional talents to first and fourth grade olence, a real concern of his after he was held up at gunpoint one morning while parking near February 11. More than 150 people attended, students at the Jefferson Elementary School in including several of his students and their par- Oakland. Mr. Reif served the San Francisco the school. Said one student, ‘‘He was helpful by telling us not to open the door because ents. He is remembered by church members community by demonstrating an abiding con- for his involvement in the Forums Committee cern for others in his neighborhood of Bernal someone could come in and shoot us . . . that it would be better if someone shoots him and the children’s Religious Education pro- Heights, and at his faith community at the First gram. Unitarian Universalist Society of San Fran- than someone shoots us.’’ Another student cisco on Franklin Street. wrote to Mr. Reifs son, Daniel, ‘‘He was a Mr. Reif died of complications from an epi- At the Jefferson Elementary School, Leslie really nice man. I bet he was a very good fa- leptic seizure. In the last decade, Mr. Reif had Reif wore many hats. He was a fourth grade ther.’’ Many referred to the academic achieve- helped educate others about epilepsy, includ- classroom teacher, responsible for mathe- ments they made under his direction, such as ing working as a health educator for the matics, English, writing, geography and other the ability to write properly composed letters, former Epilepsy League of the East Bay, now subjects. Beyond his classroom, Mr. Reif was and to his efforts to teach them good man- the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern Cali- the school coordinator for the Martin Luther ners. fornia. His death helps to illustrate how much King Oratorical Fest held each year in Feb- Similarly, fellow teachers at the school are more needs to be done to learn more about, ruary. During the fest, classes perform poems, honoring Mr. Reifs achievements and contribu- to treat and ultimately to find a cure for this plays and music to honor the memory of the tions by having a plaque made up in his honor neurological disorder. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to and memory, which will be placed on the lec- Finally, last but certainly not least, Leslie advance his goal of equality for all persons. tern in the auditorium which is used at all Reif was a loving husband to his wife, Millie For the last 2 years, Mr. Reifs class placed school assemblies and the Martin Luther King Phillips, a devoted father to his son Daniel first at the Jefferson Elementary Fest and then Oratorical Fest. In addition, a scholarship fund Reif, and an attentive and supporting step- went on to place second and win a medal at has been established in his name by the father to Ms. Phillips’ son, Jeffrey Morgan. Mr. the regional competition encompassing all Marcus A. Foster Educational Institute in co- Reif was born to an Irish Catholic mother and schools in Oakland. sponsorship with the Oakland Education Asso- a Czech Jewish father, who emigrated to the Leslie Reif could always be counted on to ciation. United States in 1940. It is not surprising that help other teachers hang photographs and Mr. Speaker, Leslie Reif was the kind of the term used most often by his friends to de- educational exhibits in their classrooms, be a teacher students remember 10 and 20 and scribe him is the Yiddish term ‘‘mensch.’’ He sounding board for advice or just to lend a even 40 years later, because he made a real was a kind, modest man who downplayed sympathetic ear when someone was having a difference in their young lives. He began each most of his own accomplishments, while work- bad day. Mr. Reif was also the Fourth Grade morning by having his students recite ‘‘The ing hard to encourage the success of others. teacher representative on the Faculty Council, Happiness Formula,’’ a statement written by a That is the lasting legacy he leaves to his fam- a group that handles issues that affect working former colleague that promotes non-violence, ily, his school, our communities and our coun- conditions at the school. high self-esteem and kindness to others. They try.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.032 E09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1087 H.R. 3619, THE EMPLOYEE FREE FREEDOM FOR JOSE´ UBALDO ing the journal, and 231 on H. Res. 664, CHOICE ACT IZQUIERDO HERNA´ NDEZ mourning the passing of President Reagan. Due to technical difficulties with our mode of HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART transportation, a number of colleagues and I HON. MARK UDALL OF FLORIDA were unable to return from the events com- OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES memorating the 60th anniversary of the inva- sion of Normandy, and the veterans that Wednesday, June 9, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served there, in time to cast these votes. Had Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. I been present I would have proudly voted Wednesday, June 9, 2004 Speaker, I rise today to speak about Jose´ ‘‘aye’’ on all three resolutions. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I Ubaldo Izquierdo Herna´ndez, a prisoner of have agreed to become a co-sponsor of H.R. conscience in totalitarian Cuba. f Mr. Izquierdo Herna´ndez is a peaceful pro- 3619, the Employee Free Choice Act, but not PERSONAL EXPLANATION before considerable thought and deliberation. democracy activist who has worked for basic Among other things, this legislation gives human rights for the people of Cuba. As a cor- workers the right to unionize and be recog- respondent for the Decorum Task Force and HON. TODD TIAHRT the operator of the private ‘‘Sebastian Arcos nized by the National Relations Labor Board OF KANSAS Bergnes’’ Library, he devoted his energies to (NLRB) when a majority of the workers sign a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES depicting the true, decrepit, reality of totali- card circulated by union organizers. I continue tarian Cuba. Wednesday, June 9, 2004 to remain skeptical of any election system in Because he bravely defied the communist which voters are not free to make their deci- Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, on June 8, 2004 regime as he worked to bring freedom to I was unavoidably detained in France for the sions in private. A simple card check system Cuba, Mr. Izquierdo Herna´ndez was con- could arguably provide opportunities for group D-Day ceremonies and missed Rollcall ‘‘votes stantly harassed by the tyrant’s thugs. Accord- Nos. 229 and 230. Rollcall 229 was on agree- pressure and even coercion and I am con- ing to Amnesty International, on March 8, vinced that the secret ballot process works ing to the resolution for H. Res. 663, express- 2002, he was arrested on his way to partici- ing the profound regret and sorrow of the best in most cases. However, I am disturbed pate in an event connected with International by reports citing example after example of em- House of Representatives on the death of Women’s Day. His house was stoned the Ronald Wilson Reagan, former President of ployers using heavy handed techniques to dis- same night. Amnesty International also reports courage workers from organizing a union shop the United States of America. I also missed that on December 4, 2002, Mr. Izquierdo rollcall vote No. 230, approving the Journal. in the first place and intimidating and even ille- Herna´ndez was threatened with imprisonment Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ gally firing workers who decide to join a union. if he attended an event honoring the Virgin of on both H. Res. 663 and approving the Jour- I am particularly troubled by a recent deci- Santa Barbara. nal. I would ask that my statement appear in sion by the National Labor Relations Board On March 18, as part of the unconscionable the appropriate location in the CONGRESSIONAL (NLRB) that gives employers carte blanche to crackdown on peaceful pro-democracy activ- RECORD. intimidate union organizers. In a 2–1 party line ists in March 2003, Mr. Izquierdo Herna´ndez vote, the NLRB has decided that an employer was arrested. In a sham trial, he was subse- f may explicitly inform workers who are about to quently sentenced to 16 years in the totali- vote on whether to form a union that workers tarian gulag. HONORING KATIE WRIGHT FOR in two other facilities lost their jobs after they Reporters Without Borders reports that on HER OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY formed a union. It is my understanding that June 27, 2003, Mr. Izquierdo Herna´ndez fell SERVICE the regional NLRB director ruled against the down a stairway with no banister as prison employer, saying that the memo circulated by guards escorted him to a courtyard. The fall HON. LINCOLN DAVIS resulted in head wounds and two wrist frac- the employer ‘‘clearly implied’’ the union was OF TENNESSEE tures. Let us be very clear, Mr. Izquierdo responsible for the firings at the other two ho- Herna´ndez is suffering, and has suffered seri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tels and insinuated similar firings could hap- ous injury, in the infernal, inhuman, gulag, be- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 pen if the workers voted for the union. How- cause he desires freedom for his country. ever, the two NLRB Bush appointees over- Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to This week we mourn the passing of Presi- bring attention and praise to one of my young ruled the regional director’s decision and dent Ronald Reagan, a man who knew that constituents. Katie Wright, a soon to be sixth claimed the memo ‘‘did not exceed the bounds freedom is the birthright of all mankind. As we grader at Randolph Howell Elementary in Co- of permissible campaign statements.’’ The remember the President who made freedom lumbia, Tennessee, was recently named Na- Democratic appointee was the lone dissenter. and democracy for all the objective of U.S. for- tional Safety Patroller of the Year by AAA. This decision sends a clear message to em- eign policy, let us not forget those, such as This award is presented to those patrollers ployers that just about anything goes when it Mr. Izquierdo Herna´ndez, who currently lan- who demonstrate outstanding dedication to the comes to union busting. And the message is guish in the darkness of repression. program and community. equally clear to unions: if you try to organize, Mr. Speaker, it is categorically unacceptable Katie, nominated by Ms. Paula Ensinger, you could be fired. This is an untenable situa- that peaceful pro-democracy activists are the physical education teacher and safety pro- tion and the Employee Free Choice Act is, locked in dark gulags because they believe that freedom is the essential right of man. My gram director at Randolph Howell was se- therefore, an opportunity to try to equalize the lected among thousands of nominees. After playing field between union organizers, union Colleagues, we must demand the immediate release of Jose´ Ubaldo Izquierdo Herna´ndez, winning the regional competition, Katie was busters, and now the NLRB. In short, Mr. flown down to Universal Studios in Orlando, Speaker, I have come to the reluctant conclu- and every prisoner of conscience throughout the world. Florida where she competed against 32 other sion that the NLRB under the Bush Adminis- regional finalists. While in Orlando, Katie met tration is more interested in busting unions f many dignitaries including NASA astronauts. than in protecting workers’ rights to form and PERSONAL EXPLANATION AAA started the national school safety patrol join unions. In this atmosphere, a shot across in 1920. Today, the AAA School Safety Patrol the bow is needed and this legislation does is an organization of 500,000 boys and girls that. HON. ROBERT W. NEY OF OHIO nationwide in 50,000 schools. Katie is fol- On balance, I would prefer a policy that en- lowing in the footsteps of former safety patrol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ergizes and funds the NLRB. But it is becom- lers like Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clin- ing increasingly clear that we may have to Wednesday, June 9, 2004 ton. wait for a new Administration to provide this Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on June 8 and 9, Katie should be proud of herself, as I am for balanced leadership. Co-sponsorship of this 2003, I was unable to be present for rollcall her. She has demonstrated leadership quali- legislation, even with its flaws, sends an im- votes: 229 on H. Res. 663 expressing pro- ties well beyond her age. I look for many good portant and necessary message to the Admin- found regret and sorrow on the death of Presi- things to come from her as she matures and istration to clean up its act. dent Ronald Wilson Reagan, 230 on approv- further distinguishes herself.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.035 E09PT1 E1088 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2004 MOORESTOWN ECUMENICAL improve the lives of the residents of Burlington Even today, though these practices do not NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, County. persist, the values they embody make Oak- INC. f land Park a great place to live and work. This is perhaps owing to the many community re- HON. JIM SAXTON IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH lated programs and activities the residents of BIRTHDAY OF THE CITY OF OAK- Oakland Park have organized, all of which OF NEW JERSEY LAND PARK have grown and evolved along with the city. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For example, the Oakland Park Recreation Wednesday, June 9, 2004 HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. Center opened its doors in 1960 with only two OF FLORIDA part time employees supervising children’s ac- Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tivities. Today, the center maintains a staff of pay tribute to Moorestown Ecumenical Neigh- over 50, who are in charge of overseeing the borhood Development, Inc. (MEND), a non- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 care and maintenance of all parks and athletic profit MR. organization celebrating its 35th an- Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay complexes. Beyond activities for children, citi- niversary of service to the low and moderate- tribute to the City of Oakland Park, Florida as zens can now partake in a wide variety of ac- income citizens who have been and still are in its residents celebrate their city’s 75th birth- tivities, from youth T-ball, to adult tennis, to need of affordable housing in Burlington Coun- day. ceramics for seniors. ty, New Jersey. Originally named Floranada, Oakland Park Today, Oakland Park continues to grow and The Federal Government has worked hand- was incorporated with its current name in June thrive. Recently the city embarked on a $19 in-hand with this organization, a significant of 1929. The official census of the time re- million facelift plan to be completed in 2008. contributor to the vitality, diversity and growth ported the budding town’s population at only The redevelopment is designed to further the of southern New Jersey, helping it meet the 562 residents. In those days, the town was so friendly ‘‘small town’’ atmosphere that has al- region’s affordable housing needs, eager for growth that one could get a free lot ways belonged to Oakland Park. The primary On October 15, 2004, MEND will celebrate in Oakland Park just by buying a 30-day sub- goal of the plan is to compliment Oakland its 35th Anniversary with a Gala Dinner scription to Miami Movie Magazine; it was Park’s already safe and attractive neighbor- Dance. This private, non-profit, faith-based thought that the town would soon become a hoods and good schools with all of the social, corporation was founded in 1969 by 9 home for all the stars of the ‘‘Motion Pictures.’’ cultural, and business opportunities of a city. Moorestown churches to provide affordable While the city has grown up a lot since the rental and for-sale housing to low and mod- 20’s, now boasting a population of over Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent the erate income individuals, families, senior citi- 30,000 residents, small town values have al- City of Oakland Park in the U.S. House of zens and the disabled. ways been a fundamental part of living in Oak- Representatives, and extend my best wishes The concerned people of MEND who strive land Park. As late as the 1950’s and 60’s, to the Mayor, Commissioners, and residents of to help their Burlington County neighbors are residents always left their keys in the ignition, Oakland Park as they celebrate their first 75 deserving of recognition for their selfless con- and only locked their houses during hurricanes years. cern for those in need, and for their efforts to to keep the doors from blowing off.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:05 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JN8.040 E09PT1 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1089 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS land caused by Pick-Sloan projects tion, and motion to authorize the along the Missouri River. chairman to issue subpoenas in regards Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, SR–485 to tribal lobbying matters; to be fol- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Judiciary lowed by an oversight hearing to exam- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- To hold hearings to examine S. 2324, to ine the No Child Left Behind Act (Pub- tem for a computerized schedule of all extend the deadline on the use of tech- lic Law 107–110). meetings and hearings of Senate com- nology standards for the passports of SR–485 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- visa waiver participants. Judiciary tees, and committees of conference. SD–226 To hold hearings to examine the nomina- This title requires all such committees Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions tions of Richard A. Griffin, of Michi- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Serv- gan, David W. McKeague, of Michigan, to notify the Office of the Senate Daily ices Subcommittee to be United States Circuit Judge for Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To hold hearings to examine substance the Sixth Circuit, and Virginia Maria mittee—of the time, place, and purpose abuse prevention and treatment serv- Hernandez Covington, to be United of the meetings, when scheduled, and ices for adolescents. States District Judge for the Middle any cancellations or changes in the SD–430 District of Florida. meetings as they occur. Aging SD–226 As an additional procedure along To hold hearings to examine certain 11:30 a.m. with the computerization of this infor- measures to strengthen social security, Energy and Natural Resources focusing on what personal retirement Business meeting to consider pending mation, the Office of the Senate Daily accounts do for low-income workers. calendar business. Digest will prepare this information for SD–628 SD–366 printing in the Extensions of Remarks 2:30 p.m. 2 p.m. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Foreign Relations Foreign Relations on Monday and Wednesday of each To hold hearings to examine the current To hold hearings to examine the nomina- week. situation in Sudan. tions of Charles P. Ries, of the District Meetings scheduled for Thursday, SD–419 of Columbia, to be Ambassador to June 10, 2004 may be found in the Daily 4:30 p.m. Greece, Tom C. Korologos, of the Dis- Foreign Relations trict of Columbia, to be Ambassador to Digest of today’s RECORD. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Belgium, and John Marshall Evans, of MEETINGS SCHEDULED tions of Joseph D. Stafford III, of Flor- the District of Columbia, to be Ambas- ida, to be Ambassador to Gambia, sador to the Republic of Armenia. Lewis W. Lucke, of Texas, to be Am- SD–419 JUNE 14 bassador to Swaziland, and R. Niels Indian Affairs 3 p.m. Marquardt, of California, to be Ambas- To hold hearings to examine S. 1996, to Foreign Relations sador to Cameroon, and to serve con- enhance and provide to the Oglada To hold hearings to examine the nomina- currently and without additional com- Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation tions of Thomas Fingar, of Virginia, to pensation as Ambassador to Equatorial Project certain benefits of the Pick- be Assistant Secretary of State for In- Guinea. Sloan Missouri River basin program. telligence and Research, Ralph Leo SD–419 SR–485 Boyce, Jr., of Virginia, to be Ambas- sador to Thailand, James R. Kunder, of JUNE 16 JUNE 17 Virginia, to be an Assistant Adminis- 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. trator of the United States Agency for Commerce, Science, and Transportation Commerce, Science, and Transportation International Development, and Su- To hold hearings to examine S. 2281, to To hold hearings to examine measures to zanne Hale, of Virginia, to be Ambas- provide a clear and unambiguous struc- enhance border security. sador to Micronesia. ture for the jurisdictional and regu- SR–253 SD–419 latory treatment for the offering or Foreign Relations provision of voice-over-Internet-pro- To hold hearings to examine Council of JUNE 15 tocol applications. Europe Convention on Cybercrime (the 9:30 a.m. SR–253 ‘‘Cybercrime Convention’’ or the ‘‘Con- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Foreign Relations vention’’), which was signed by the To hold an oversight hearing to examine To hold a closed briefing on Pakistan United States on November 23, 2001 pipeline safety. counterterrorism cooperation. (Treaty Doc. 108–11), United Nations SR–253 S–407, Capitol Convention Against Transnational Or- Foreign Relations 10 a.m. ganized Crime (the ‘‘Convention’’), as To hold hearings to examine the status Indian Affairs well as two supplementary protocols: report on the global partnership Business meeting to consider S.J. Res. (1) the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress against weapons of mass destruction 37, to acknowledge a long history of of- and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Es- relating to the Sea Island G8 Summit. ficial depredations and ill-conceived pecially Women and Children, and (2) SD–419 policies by the United States Govern- the Protocol Against Smuggling of Mi- 10 a.m. ment regarding Indian Tribes and offer grants by Land, Sea and Air, which Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs an apology to all Native Peoples on be- were adopted by the United Nations To hold hearings to examine the nomina- half of the United States, S. 297, to pro- General Assembly on November 15, tion of Alan Greenspan, of New York, vide reforms and resources to the Bu- 2000. The Convention and Protocols to be Chairman of the Board of Gov- reau of Indian Affairs to improve the were signed by the United States on ernors of the Federal Reserve System. Federal acknowledgement process, S. December 13, 2000, at Palermo, Italy SD–538 1529, to amend the Indian Gaming Reg- (Treaty Doc. 108–16), Inter-American Energy and Natural Resources ulatory Act to include provisions relat- Convention Against Terrorism (‘‘Con- To hold hearings to examine crude oil ing to the payment and administration vention’’) Adopted at the Thirty-sec- supply, gasoline demands and the ef- of gaming fees, S. 1696, to amend the ond Regular Session of the General As- fects on prices. Indian Self-Determination and Edu- sembly of the Organization of Amer- SD–366 cation Assistance Act to provide fur- ican States (‘‘OAS’’) Meeting in Bridge- Finance ther self-governance by Indian tribes, town, Barbados, and signed by thirty To hold hearings to examine U.S.-Aus- S. 1715, to amend the Indian Self-Deter- countries, including the United States, tralia and U.S.-Morocco free trade mination and Education Assistance on June 3, 2002 (Treaty Doc. 107–18), and agreements. Act to provide further self-governance Protocol of Amendment to the Inter- SD–215 by Indian tribes, S. 2172, to make tech- national Convention on the Simplifica- Governmental Affairs nical amendments to the provisions of tion and Harmonization of Customs To hold hearings to examine current ef- the Indian Self Determination and Procedures done at Brussels on June 26, forts to combat terrorism financing. Education Assistance Act relating to 1999 (Treaty Doc. 108–6). SD–342 contract support costs, and S. 2277, to SD–419 Indian Affairs amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine S. 1530, to Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs provide compensation to the Lower clauses to be included in all contracts To hold hearings to examine the regula- Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of affecting the land within the Salt tion of the bond markets. South Dakota for damage to tribal River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reserva- SD–538

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate agreed to S. Res. 373, President Ronald Wilson Reagan Com- memorative. Senate agreed to S. Res. 374, Honoring President Ronald Wilson Reagan. Senate Mike Mansfield Post Office: Senate passed S. Chamber Action 2214, to designate the facility of the United States Routine Proceedings, pages S6639–S6684 Postal Service located at 3150 Great Northern Ave- Measures Introduced: Three bills and five resolu- nue in Missoula, Montana, as the ‘‘Mike Mansfield tions were introduced, as follows: S. 2513–2515, S. Post Office’’. Page S6681 Res. 373–375, and S. Con. Res. 117–118. Robert J. Opinsky Post Office Building: Senate Page S6673 passed S. 2415, to designate the facility of the Measures Passed: United States Postal Service located at 4141 Post- mark Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, as the ‘‘Robert J. Ronald Wilson Reagan Commemorative: By a Opinsky Post Office Building’’. Page S6681 unanimous vote of 98 yeas (Vote No. 111), Senate agreed to S. Res. 373, relative to the death of Ron- Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office: Senate passed ald Wilson Reagan, a former President of the United H.R. 1822, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3751 West 6th Street States. Pages S6651–52 in Los Angeles, California, as the ‘‘Dosan Ahn Chang Honoring President Reagan: Pursuant to the Ho Post Office’’, clearing the measure for the Presi- unanimous-consent agreement of June 9, 2004, Sen- dent. ate agreed to S. Res. 374, honoring President Ronald New Bridge Landing Post Office: Senate passed Wilson Reagan. Pages S6652–53 H.R. 2130, To redesignate the facility of the United Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents Ap- States Postal Service located at 121 Kinderkamack pointment: Committee on Rules and Administration Road in River Edge, New Jersey, as the ‘‘New was discharged from further consideration of S.J. Bridge Landing Post Office’’, clearing the measure Res. 38, providing for the appointment of Eli Broad for the President. as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Post Office Smithsonian Institution, and the resolution was then Building: Senate passed H.R. 2438, to designate the agreed to. Page S6680 facility of the United States Postal Service located at Italy Property Claims Resolution: Committee on 115 West Pine Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as Foreign Relations was discharged from further con- the ‘‘Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Post Office sideration of S. Res. 341, to urge the resolution of Building’’, clearing the measure for the President. claims related to the confiscation of certain property S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building: Senate by the Government of Italy, and the resolution was passed H.R. 3029, to designate the facility of the then agreed to. Pages S6680–81 United States Postal Service located at 255 North Luis A. Ferre U.S. Courthouse and Post Office Main Street in Jonesboro, Georgia, as the ‘‘S. Truett Building: Senate passed S. 2017, to designate the Cathy Post Office Building’’, clearing the measure United States courthouse and post office building lo- for the President. cated at 93 Atocha Street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as Lloyd L. Burke Post Office: Senate passed H.R. the ‘‘Luis A. Ferre United States Courthouse and 3059, to designate the facility of the United States Post Office Building’’. Page S6681 Postal Service located at 304 West Michigan Street D593

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:05 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D09JN4.REC D09JN4 D594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 9, 2004 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, as the ‘‘Lloyd L. Burke Post Altamont, Kansas, as the ‘‘Myron V. George Post Office’’, clearing the measure for the President. Office’’, clearing the measure for the President. Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Oscar Scott Woody Post Office: Senate passed Post Office: Senate passed H.R. 3068, to designate H.R. 3740, to designate the facility of the United the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- States Postal Service located at 223 South Main cated at 2055 Siesta Drive in Sarasota, Florida, as Street in Roxboro, North Carolina, as the ‘‘Oscar the ‘‘Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Scott Woody Post Office Building’’, clearing the Post Office’’, clearing the measure for the President. measure for the President. Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building: Senate Ben Atchley Post Office Building: Senate passed passed H.R. 3234, to designate the facility of the H.R. 3769, to designate the facility of the United United States Postal Service located at 14 Chestnut States Postal Service located at 137 East Young Street in Liberty, New York, as the ‘‘Ben R. Gerow High Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the ‘‘Ben Post Office Building’’, clearing the measure for the Atchley Post Office Building’’, clearing the measure President. for the President. Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Post Office Building: General John J. Pershing Post Office: Senate Senate passed H.R. 3300, to designate the facility of passed H.R. 3855, to designate the facility of the the United States Postal Service located at 15500 United States Postal Service located at 607 Pershing Pearl Road in Strongsville, Ohio, as the ‘‘Walter F. Drive in Laclede, Missouri, as the ‘‘General John J. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Post Office Building’’, clearing the Pershing Post Office’’, clearing the measure for the measure for the President. President. George Henry White Post Office Building: Sen- Maxine S. Postal United States Post Office: Sen- ate passed H.R. 3353, to designate the facility of the ate passed H.R. 3917, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 525 Main United States Postal Service located at 695 Marconi Street in Tarboro, North Carolina, as the ‘‘George Boulevard in Copiague, New York, as the ‘‘Maxine Henry White Post Office Building’’, clearing the S. Postal United States Post Office’’, clearing the measure for the President. measure for the President. Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Mary Ann Collura Post Office Building: Senate Office: Senate passed H.R. 3536, to designate the fa- passed H.R. 3939, to redesignate the facility of the cility of the United States Postal Service located at United States Postal Service located at 14–24 Abbott 210 Main Street in Malden, Illinois, as the ‘‘Army Road in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Mary Ann Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office’’, Collura Post Office Building’’, clearing the measure clearing the measure for the President. for the President. Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Of- Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building: fice: Senate passed H.R. 3537, to designate the facil- Senate passed H.R. 3942, to redesignate the facility ity of the United States Postal Service located at 185 of the United States Postal Service located at 7 Com- State Street in Manhattan, Illinois, as the ‘‘Army mercial Boulevard in Middletown, Rhode Island, as Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office’’, clearing the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building’’, the measure for the President. clearing the measure for the President. Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Saint Anne Post Richard G. Wilson Processing and Distribution Office: Senate passed H.R. 3538, to designate the fa- Facility: Senate passed H.R. 4037, to designate the cility of the United States Postal Service located at facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 South Chicago Avenue in Saint Anne, Illinois, 475 Kell Farm Drive in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, as the ‘‘Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Saint Anne Post as the ‘‘Richard G. Wilson Processing and Distribu- Office’’, clearing the measure for the President. tion Facility’’, clearing the measure for the President. Barber Conable Post Office Building: Senate Bobby Marshall Gentry Post Office Building: passed H.R. 3690, to designate the facility of the Senate passed H.R. 4176, to designate the facility of United States Postal Service located at 2 West Main the United States Postal Service located at 122 West Street in Batavia, New York, as the ‘‘Barber Conable Elwood Avenue in Raeford, North Carolina, as the Post Office Building’’, clearing the measure for the ‘‘Bobby Marshall Gentry Post Office Building’’, President. clearing the measure for the President. Myron V. George Post Office: Senate passed H.R. Dr. Miguel A. Nevarez Post Office Building: 3733, to designate the facility of the United States Senate passed H.R. 4299, to designate the facility of Postal Service located at 410 Huston Street in the United States Postal Service located at 410 South

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:05 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D09JN4.REC D09JN4 June 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D595 Jackson Road in Edinburg, Texas, as the ‘‘Dr. York, New York; and John M. Lawson, Association Miguel A. Nevarez Post Office Building’’, clearing of Public Television Stations, and Michael Calabrese, the measure for the President. New America Foundation, both of Washington, Department of Defense Authorization Act— D.C. Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PIRACY reached providing that the Senate resume consider- ation of S. 2400, to authorize appropriations for fis- Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded cal year 2005 for military activities of the Depart- a hearing to examine the scope of intellectual prop- ment of Defense, for military construction, and for erty piracy, focusing on the economic worth of copy- defense activities of the Department of Energy, to right industries, piracy protection issues regarding prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for China, Russia, Brazil, and Pakistan, counterfeiting, the Armed Services, at approximately 2 p.m., on internet piracy, and activating United States law en- Monday, June 14, 2004. Pages S6683–84 forcement agencies against overseas piracy, after re- ceiving testimony from Jack Valenti, Motion Picture Messages From the House: Page S6671 Association of America, Mitch Bainwol, Recording Enrolled Bills Signed: Page S6671 Industry Association of America, Robert W. Executive Communications: Pages S6671–73 Holleyman II, Business Software Alliance, and Douglas Lowenstein, Entertainment Software Asso- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S6673–74 ciation, all of Washington, D.C. Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S6674–79 DOD UNUSED AIRLINE TICKETS Additional Statements: Pages S6669–71 Committee on Governmental Affairs: Committee con- cluded a hearing to examine the amount the Depart- Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Pages S6679–80 ment of Defense spends on unused airline tickets, fo- Authority for Committees to Meet: Page S6680 cusing on whether DOD paid for airline tickets that Privilege of the Floor: Page S6680 it did not use and did not process for refund, im- properly reimbursed travelers for the cost of airline Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. tickets paid for with centrally billed accounts, and (Total—111) Page S6652 adequately secured access to centrally billed accounts Adjournment: Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and as a against improper and fraudulent use, after receiving further mark of respect to the memory of the late testimony from Senator Grassley and Representative Honorable Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of Schakowsky; Gregory D. Kutz, Director, Financial the United States, in accordance with S. Res. 371, Management and Assurance, and John J. Ryan, As- adjourned at 3:15 p.m., until 1 p.m., on Monday, sistant Director, Office of Special Investigations, June 14, 2004. (For Senate’s program, see the re- both of the General Accounting Office; and JoAnn marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on R. Boutelle, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and page S6684.) Jerry Hinton, Director of Finance, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, both of the Department of Committee Meetings Defense.

(Committees not listed did not meet) HOMELAND SECURITY TERRORISM OVERSIGHT DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: hearing to examine the efforts and progress of the Committee concluded a hearing to examine the com- Department of Homeland Security in combating pletion process of the digital television transition, fo- global terrorism, after receiving testimony from Tom cusing its impact on consumers and the constitu- Ridge, Secretary of Homeland Security. tional and statutory compliance requirements, after receiving testimony from Representative Harman; BUSINESS MEETING W. Kenneth Ferree, Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in Communications Commission; Patrick P. Gelsinger, closed session to consider pending intelligence mat- Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, California; Thomas ters. W. Hazlett, Center for a Digital Economy, New Committee recessed subject to the call.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:05 Jun 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D09JN4.REC D09JN4 D596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 9, 2004 House of Representatives in state of the remains of the late Ronald Wilson Chamber Action Reagan, 40th President of the United States, H. Measures Introduced: 17 public bills, H.R. Con. Res. 444 was then laid on the table; Page H3829 4528–4544; 6 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 446–448, and H. Res. 667–669, were introduced. Honoring the Late Honorable Ronald Wilson Pages H3872–73 Reagan: The House agreed to H. Res. 664, mourn- ing the passing of President Ronald Reagan and Additional Cosponsors: Page H3873 celebrating his service to the people of the United Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: States and his leadership in promoting the cause of H.R. 4259, to amend title 31, United States freedom for all the people of the world by a yea-and- Code, to improve the financial accountability re- nay vote of 375 yeas to 0 nays Roll No. 231. quirements applicable to the Department of Home- Pages H3829–69 land Security, to establish requirements for the Fu- ture Years Homeland Security Program of the De- Adjournment Resolution: The House agreed to S. partment, and for other purposes, (H. Rept. Con. Res. 116, providing for a conditional adjourn- 108–533, Pt. 1); Page H3872 ment or recess of the Senate and the House of Rep- H.R. 4248, to amend title 38, United States resentatives; Pages H3869–70 Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Senate Message: Message received from the Senate Veterans Affairs to make grants to expand or modify today appears on page H3823. existing comprehensive service programs for home- Quorum Calls—Votes: One yea-and-nay vote de- less veterans, and for other purposes, amended, (H. veloped during the proceedings of today and appear Rept. 108–534); Page H3872 H.R. 4115, to amend the Act of November 2, on page H3869. There were no quorum calls. 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration Adjournment: The House met at 10:00 a.m. and as clauses to be included in all contracts affecting the a further mark of respect to the memory of the late land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Honorable Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of Reservation, (H. Rept. 108–535); Page H3872 the United States, and pursuant to S. Con. Res. 116, H.R. 3754, to provide additional civil and crimi- the House adjourned at 3:06 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. nal remedies for domain name fraud, amended, (H. on Monday, June 14, 2004, for Morning-Hour De- Rept. 108–536); Page H3872 bate. H.R. 4158, to provide for the conveyance to the government of Mexico of a decommissioned National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship, and Committee Meetings for other purposes, (H. Rept. 108–537); and H.R. 4231, to provide for a pilot program in the HOMELAND SECURITY AND INTERIOR Department of Veterans Affairs to improve recruit- AND RELATED AGENCIES ment and retention of nurses, and for other purposes, APPROPRIATIONS FISCAL YEAR 2005; amended, (H. Rept. 108–538). Page H3872 BUDGET ALLOCATIONS Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker’s approval Committee on Appropriations: Ordered reported the fol- of the Journal of Tuesday, June 8, by voice vote. lowing appropriations for fiscal year 2005: Home- Page H3823 land Security; and Interior and Related Agencies. Providing for the lying in state of the late Hon- The Committee also approved a Report on Sub- orable Ronald Wilson Reagan: The House agreed allocations of Budget Allocations for fiscal year to H. Con. Res. 444, authorizing the use of the ro- 2005. tunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the re- mains of the late Honorable Ronald Wilson Reagan, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT the 40th President of the United States; APPROPRIATIONS Pages H3826–29 Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy Providing for the lying in state of the late Ron- and Water Development approved for full Com- ald Wilson Reagan: Agreed to take from the Speak- mittee action the Energy and Water Development er’s table and agree to S. Con. Res. 115, authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2005. the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1 p.m., Monday, June 14 12:30 p.m., Monday, June 14

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: After the transaction of any Program for Monday: To be announced. morning business (not to extend beyond a period of 60 minutes), Senate will resume consideration of S. 2400, Department of Defense Authorization Act. (Any rollcall votes ordered will begin at 5:30 p.m.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Forbes, J. Randy, Va., E1082 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E1086 Graves, Sam, Mo., E1083 Porter, Jon C., Nev., E1085 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E1084 Gutierrez, Luis V., Ill., E1084 Radanovich, George, Calif., E1082 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E1082 Harman, Jane, Calif., E1085 Saxton, Jim, N.J., E1088 Carter, John R., Tex., E1082 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E1084 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E1079, E1080, E1081 Chabot, Steve, Ohio, E1082 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1084 Shaw, E. Clay, Jr., Fla., E1088 Clay, Wm. Lacy, Mo., E1083 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1079, E1081 Cox, Christopher, Calif., E1085 Miller, Gary G., Calif., E1082 Tiahrt, Todd, Kans., E1087 Davis, Lincoln, Tenn., E1087 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1085 Udall, Mark, Colo., E1087 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E1083 Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E1087 Upton, Fred, Mich., E1079, E1080 Diaz-Balart, Lincoln, Fla., E1087 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E1083 Walsh, James T., N.Y., E1079, E1080, E1081 Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E1084 Ortiz, Solomon P., Tex., E1080, E1081 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1084

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