1230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 1 February 3, 2011 2011, millions of protesters took to the tion to a democratic political system, in- Levi Mitchell threw a 22-yard touchdown streets across the country; cluding the transfer of power to an inclusive pass to Brandon Kaufman; Whereas hundreds of Egyptians have been interim caretaker government, in coordina- Whereas Mitchell then threw another killed and injured since the protests began; tion with leaders from Egypt’s opposition, touchdown to Nicholas Edwards with 8 min- Whereas on February 1, 2011, President civil society, and military, to enact the nec- utes and 16 seconds left in the fourth quar- Hosni Mubarak announced that he would not essary reforms to hold free, fair, and inter- ter; run for reelection later this year, but wide- nationally credible elections this year; Whereas Mitchell threw a third touchdown, spread protests against his government con- (7) affirms that a real transition to a le- again to Kaufman, with 2 minutes and 47 sec- tinue; gitimate representative democracy in Egypt onds left in the game, clinching a win in the Whereas on February 1, 2011, President requires concrete steps to be taken as soon Eagles’ first trip to the National Collegiate Barack Obama called for an orderly transi- as possible, including lifting the state of Athletic Association Division 1 Football tion, stating that it ‘‘must be meaningful, it emergency, allowing Egyptians to organize Championship Subdivision game; must be peaceful, and it must begin now.’’ independent political parties without inter- Whereas the Eagles began the 2010 season He also affirmed that: ‘‘The process must in- ference, enhancing the transparency of gov- in the newly renovated and dedicated Roos clude a broad spectrum of Egyptian voices ernmental institutions, restoring judicial su- Field, named after Eastern Washington Uni- and opposition parties. It should lead to elec- pervision of elections, allowing credible versity alumnus and offensive lineman Mi- tions that are free and fair. And it should re- international monitors to observe the prepa- chael Roos of the National Football League’s sult in a government that’s not only ground- ration and conduct of elections, and amend- Tennessee Titans; ed in democratic principles, but is also re- ing the laws and Constitution of Egypt as Whereas Roos Field is the only Division 1 sponsive to the aspirations of the Egyptian necessary to implement these and other crit- college football stadium to feature a red people.’’; ical reforms; playing surface, leading Roos Field to be Whereas despite President Hosni (8) pledges full support for Egypt’s transi- aptly nicknamed ‘‘The Inferno’’; Mubarak’s pledge in 2005 that Egypt’s con- tion to a representative democracy that is Whereas head coach Beau Baldwin was troversial emergency law would be used only responsive to the needs of the Egyptian peo- named the Coach of the Year by College to fight terrorism and that he planned to ple, and calls on all nations to support the Sporting News; abolish the state of emergency and adopt people of Egypt as they work to conduct a Whereas the 2010 Buck Buchanan Award, new antiterrorism legislation as an alter- successful transition to democracy; honoring the most outstanding defensive native, in May 2010, the Government of (9) expresses deep concern over any organi- player in the Division I Football Champion- Egypt again extended the emergency law, zation that espouses an extremist ideology, ship Subdivision, was awarded to Eagles line- which has been in place continuously since including the Muslim Brotherhood, and calls backer J.C. Sherritt; 1981, for another 2 years, giving police broad upon all political movements and parties in Whereas Big Sky Conference honors were powers of arrest and allowing indefinite de- Egypt, including an interim government, to awarded to Eagles running back Taiwan tention without charge; affirm their commitment to non-violence Jones, who was named Offensive Player of Whereas the Department of State’s 2009 and the rule of law, the equal rights of all in- the Year, and Eagles linebacker J.C. Human Rights Report notes with respect to dividuals, accountable institutions of jus- Sherritt, who was named Defensive Player of Egypt, ‘‘[t]he government’s respect for tice, religious tolerance, peaceful relations the Year; human rights remained poor, and serious with Egypt’s neighbors, and the fundamental Whereas the Eagles clinched a share of the abuses continued in many areas. The govern- principles and practices of democracy, in- 2010 Big Sky Conference title, with a con- ment limited citizens’ right to change their cluding the regular conduct of free and fair ference record of 7-1 and an overall season government and continued a state of emer- elections; record of 13-2, and finished the 2010 season gency that has been in place almost continu- (10) underscores the vital importance of with an 11-game win streak; and ously since 1967.’’; any Egyptian Government continuing to ful- Whereas the Eagles enjoyed widespread Whereas past elections in Egypt, including fill its international obligations, including support from their dedicated and spirited the most recent November 2010 parliamen- its commitments under the Egypt-Israel fans, as well as the entire Eastern Wash- tary elections, have seen serious irregular- Peace Treaty signed on March 26, 1979 and ington University community: Now, there- ities at polling and counting stations, secu- the freedom of navigation through the Suez fore, be it rity force intimidation and coercion of vot- Canal; and Resolved, That the Senate— ers, and obstruction of peaceful political ral- (11) ensures that United States assistance (1) congratulates the Eastern Washington lies and demonstrations; and to the Egyptian Government, military, and University football team for winning the Na- Whereas any election must be honest and people will advance the goal of ensuring re- tional Collegiate Athletic Association Divi- open to all legitimate candidates and con- spect for the universal rights of the Egyptian sion 1 Football Championship Subdivision ducted without interference from the mili- people and will further the national security title; tary or security apparatus and under the interests of the United States in the region. (2) recognizes the hard work and dedication oversight of international monitors: Now, f of the players, head coach Beau Baldwin, and therefore, be it the assistant coaches and support personnel Resolved, That the Senate— SENATE RESOLUTION 45—CON- who all played critical roles in helping the (1) acknowledges the central and historic GRATULATING THE EASTERN Eastern Washington University Eagles win importance of the United States-Egyptian WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FOOT- the Subdivision title; and strategic partnership in advancing the com- BALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE (3) respectfully requests the Secretary of mon interests of both countries, including 2010 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATH- the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to— peace and security in the broader Middle LETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION 1 East and North Africa; (A) the President of Eastern Washington (2) reaffirms the United States’ commit- FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUB- University, Dr. Rodolfo Are´valo; ment to the universal rights of freedom of DIVISION TITLE (B) the Athletic Director of Eastern Wash- assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Ms. ington University, Bill Chaves; and access to information, including the Inter- CANTWELL) submitted the following (C) the Head Coach of the Eastern Wash- net, and expresses strong support for the resolution; which was considered and ington University football team, Beau Bald- people of Egypt in their peaceful calls for a win. agreed to: representative and responsive democratic f government that respects these rights; S. RES. 45 (3) condemns any efforts to provoke or in- Whereas on January 7, 2011, the Eastern AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND stigate violence, and calls upon all parties to Washington University football team (re- PROPOSED refrain from all violent and criminal acts; ferred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Eagles’’) SA 36. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- (4) supports freedom of the press and defeated the University of Delaware Blue ment intended to be proposed by him to the strongly condemns the intimidation, tar- Hens by a score of 20 to 19, to win the 2010 bill S. 223, to modernize the air traffic con- geting, or detention of journalists. National Collegiate Athletic Association Di- trol system, improve the safety, reliability, (5) urges the Egyptian military to dem- vision 1 Football Championship Subdivision and availability of transportation by air in onstrate maximum professionalism and re- title; the United States, provide modernization of straint, and emphasizes the importance of Whereas the Eagles were down for most of the air traffic control system, reauthorize working to peacefully restore calm and order the championship game, trailing 0 to 19 until the Federal Aviation Administration, and for while allowing for free and non-violent free- late in the third quarter; other purposes; which was ordered to lie on dom of expression; Whereas, it was not until 1 minute and 48 the table. (6) calls on President Mubarak to imme- seconds remained in the third quarter of the SA 37. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted an diately begin an orderly and peaceful transi- championship game that quarterback Bo amendment intended to be proposed by her

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:29 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 J:\BR_BACKUP\S03FE1.002 S03FE1 WREIER-AVILES on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD February 3, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 1 1231 to the bill S. 223, supra; which was ordered to (1) an estimate of the total revenues gen- of the House of Representatives a report de- lie on the table. erated by Department of the Interior due to scribing and assessing the progress being SA 38. Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for himself and domestic offshore oil and gas production dur- made in establishing special use airspace to Mr. PORTMAN) submitted an amendment in- ing each of the preceding 10 fiscal years; and fill the immediate need of the Air Force to tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. (2) projections of the total revenues to be develop detection techniques for small un- 223, supra; which was ordered to lie on the generated by the Department of the Interior manned aerial vehicles and validate sensor table. due to domestic resource production for each integration and operation of unmanned aer- SA 39. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself and of fiscal years 2011 through 2015. ial systems. Mr. ISAKSON) submitted an amendment in- tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. SA 37. Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted SA 39. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself 223, supra; which was ordered to lie on the an amendment intended to be proposed and Mr. ISAKSON) submitted an amend- table. by her to the bill S. 223, to modernize ment intended to be proposed by him SA 40. Mr. BEGICH (for himself and Ms. the air traffic control system, improve to the bill S. 223, to modernize the air MURKOWSKI) submitted an amendment in- the safety, reliability, and availability traffic control system, improve the tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. safety, reliability, and availability of 223, supra; which was ordered to lie on the of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the transportation by air in the United table. States, provide modernization of the SA 41. Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. air traffic control system, reauthorize TESTER) submitted an amendment intended the Federal Aviation Administration, air traffic control system, reauthorize to be proposed by him to the bill S. 223, and for other purposes; which was or- the Federal Aviation Administration, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table; as follows: and for other purposes; which was or- dered to lie on the table; as follows: SA 42. Mr. MERKLEY (for himself and Mr. Strike section 214, and insert the fol- YDEN) submitted an amendment intended W lowing: At the end of title II, add the following: to be proposed by him to the bill S. 223, SEC. 224. TWO-YEAR PROHIBITION ON EXPAN- SECTION 214. ALLOWABLE PROJECT COSTS FOR supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SION OF BULLDOG MILITARY OPER- AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. SA 43. Mr. DURBIN submitted an amend- ATING AREAS. Section 47110(b)(2)(D) is amended to read as ment intended to be proposed by him to the The Administrator of the Federal Aviation follows: bill S. 223, supra; which was ordered to lie on Administration may not amend, expand, or ‘‘(D) if the cost is for airport development the table . modify, or approve an amendment, expan- and is incurred before execution of the grant SA 44. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an sion, or modification of, the Bulldog Mili- agreement, but in the same fiscal year as amendment intended to be proposed by her tary Operating Area (MOA) A or Bulldog execution of the grant agreement, and if— to the bill S. 223, supra; which was ordered to Military Operating Area (MOA) B until 2 ‘‘(i) the cost was incurred before execution lie on the table. years after the date of enactment of this of the grant agreement due to the short con- SA 45. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an Act. struction season in the vicinity of the air- amendment intended to be proposed by her port; to the bill S. 223, supra; which was ordered to SA 40. Mr. BEGICH (for himself and ‘‘(ii) the cost is in accordance with an air- lie on the table. Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted an amend- port layout plan approved by the Secretary SA 46. Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. ment intended to be proposed by him and with all statutory and administrative re- ISAKSON, and Mr. CHAMBLISS) submitted an to the bill S. 223, to modernize the air quirements that would have been applicable amendment intended to be proposed by her to the project if the project had been carried traffic control system, improve the to the bill S. 223, supra; which was ordered to out after execution of the grant agreement; safety, reliability, and availability of lie on the table. ‘‘(iii) the sponsor notifies the Secretary be- transportation by air in the United f fore authorizing work to commence on the States, provide modernization of the TEXT OF AMENDMENTS project; and air traffic control system, reauthorize ‘‘(iv) the sponsor’s decision to proceed with the Federal Aviation Administration, SA 36. Mr. VITTER submitted an the project in advance of execution of the and for other purposes; which was or- amendment intended to be proposed by grant agreement does not affect the priority dered to lie on the table; as follows: him to the bill S. 223, to modernize the assigned to the project by the Secretary for the allocation of discretionary funds;’’. Beginning on page 307, strike line 1 and all air traffic control system, improve the that follows through page 310, line 10, and in- safety, reliability, and availability of SA 38. Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for him- sert the following: transportation by air in the United SEC. 730. TRANSPORTATION OF COMPRESSED OX- ORTMAN self and Mr. P ) submitted an YGEN AND OXIDIZING GASES WITHIN States, provide modernization of the amendment intended to be proposed by air traffic control system, reauthorize ALASKA. him to the bill S. 223, to modernize the In circumstances in which it is impracti- the Federal Aviation Administration, air traffic control system, improve the cable to transport compressed oxygen and and for other purposes; which was or- safety, reliability, and availability of other oxidizing gases within the State of dered to lie on the table; as follows: transportation by air in the United Alaska through transportation modes other On page 311, between lines 11 and 12, insert States, provide modernization of the than by aircraft, the transportation of such the following: gases within Alaska shall not be subject to air traffic control system, reauthorize the requirements under— SEC. 7ll. UPDATES TO FEDERAL BUDGET DEF- the Federal Aviation Administration, ICIT CALCULATIONS; OMB REPORT (1) paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) of section TO CONGRESS. and for other purposes; which was or- 173.302(f) of title 49, Code of Federal Regula- (a) UPDATES TO FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT dered to lie on the table; as follows: tions; CALCULATIONS.—Thirty days after the date of On page 97, strike lines 4 through 8 and in- (2) paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) of section enactment of this Act, the Director of the sert the following: 173.304(f) of such title; and Office of Management and Budget and the (b) TEST SITE CRITERIA.—In determining (3) appendices D and E of part 178 of such Director of the Congressional Budget Office where the test sites to be established under title. shall update the Federal budget deficit cal- the pilot project required by subsection (a)(1) culations to take into account any loss of are to be located, the Administrator shall— SA 41. Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and Federal revenue resulting from projected re- (1) take into consideration geographical Mr. TESTER) submitted an amend- ductions in oil and gas production during and climate diversity; and ment intended to be proposed by him each of the 5- and 10-year periods beginning (2) consult with the Secretary of the Air to the bill S. 223, to modernize the air on the date of enactment of this Act due to Force and the Administrator of the National traffic control system, improve the the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in the Aeronautics and Space Administration to de- safety, reliability, and availability of Gulf of Mexico set forth on May 25, 2010, and termine the test sites with available re- transportation by air in the United all following notice to lessees, rules, and reg- search radars to most efficiently meet na- States, provide modernization of the ulations by the Department of Interior per- tional defense and civilian aerospace needs. air traffic control system, reauthorize taining to offshore energy production. (c) SYSTEMS AND DETECTION TECHNIQUES.— (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—As soon as prac- Within 6 months after date of enactment of the Federal Aviation Administration, ticable after the date of enactment of this this Act, the Administrator shall submit to and for other purposes; which was or- Act, the Director of the Office of Manage- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and dered to lie on the table; as follows: ment and Budget shall submit to Congress a Transportation of the Senate and the Com- Strike section 320, and insert the fol- report that provides— mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure lowing:

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