September 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6433 Iraqis has climbed to its highest level President Bush uses a nationally tele- for 1 minute and to revise and extend since the war began, and in the month vised speech on 9/11 to once again blur his remarks.) of July alone 100 Iraqis a day were the lines between the war on terror and Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, on being killed. the war in Iraq. Monday night, President Bush contin- U.S. troops continue to pay too high Last week, a bipartisan Senate Intel- ued this difficult job he has of trying to a price. To date, more than 2,600 brave ligence Committee report concluded connect the war in Iraq with al Qaeda. American soldiers have lost their lives, that the U.S. intelligence analysts He said it is the most difficult part of an additional 19,000 have been wounded, were strongly disputing any link be- his job. Because there is no connection. and we have now spent over $320 billion tween al Qaeda and Iraq, while the Even the Senate report this past in Iraq. Do we really need to lose 58,000 Bush administration officials were fab- week said, and it is a bipartisan report soldiers before we stop staying the ricating links to justify invading Iraq. from the Senate Intelligence Com- same course in Iraq as we did in Viet- Over the last month, President Bush mittee, said there is no link between nam? and Vice President CHENEY have admit- Saddam Hussein and al Qaeda. The It is time for a new strategy in Iraq, ted to the American people there was Senators wrote: ‘‘Saddam expressed no link between the terrorist attack on one where the Iraqis themselves, not only negative opinions about Osama September 11 and the Iraq war. Yet, foreign occupiers, are responsible for bin Laden.’’ during a nationally televised speech on their Nation’s future. Yet the President had the audacity Monday, the President once again had on Sunday night to say that our Na- f the audacity to say that the safety of America depends on the outcome of the tion’s safety depends on what happens UNITY AND RESOLVE WILL WIN in the streets of Baghdad. Now, Mr. THE WAR ON TERROR battle in the streets of Baghdad, once again connecting in many people’s Speaker, we have to ask the President, (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and minds 9/11 and Iraq. where were you when you set this war was given permission to address the The President can’t have it both up and you told General Shinseki, head House for 1 minute and to revise and ways. And on an issue so important as of the Army, we didn’t need 350,000 peo- extend her remarks.) this, national security, the President ple; we could go over there with a mini- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. should level with the American people mal force? Speaker, Osama bin Laden himself has and admit it is time to make a change You led us into this quagmire, and stated that victory for the extremists and change the course in Iraq. you have got to give us a way out. We in Iraq will mean America’s defeat and f need the strategic redeployment that disgrace forever. Mr. MURTHA is talking about. IN MEMORY OF FORMER U.S. The terrorists clearly see Iraq has f the central front in the global war on CONGRESSMAN CLAIR BURGENER terror. (Mr. DREIER asked and was given ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER On Monday evening, the fifth anni- permission to address the House for 1 PRO TEMPORE versary of the attacks of 9/11 and the minute and to revise and extend his re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- beginning of the war on terror, the marks.) bers are reminded to direct their re- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, it is with President clearly stated the impor- marks to the Chair and not to the great sadness that I inform the House tance of success in Afghanistan and President. Iraq and winning that war. He under- of the passing of our former colleague, stands the resolve that we need to the gentleman from California, Clair f Burgener. He was an amazing indi- meet the significant challenges faced BORDER SECURITY by our Nation. vidual, and I have a load of articles (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- And what is the response of the here that have been written about him mission to address the House for 1 Democratic leadership? To attack the over the past several days. I think the San Diego Union-Tribune minute and to revise and extend her re- President for even mentioning Iraq as a put it extraordinarily well when it marks.) part of the war on terror. They seek, said: ‘‘Burgener earned a reputation for Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today once again, to distract and divide honesty and modesty in a three-decade to remind my colleagues that partisan America to score cheap political career that began in San Diego city bickering and ill-fated policies toward points. politics and ended in the hallways of immigration reform will simply not For whatever reason, they do not the Nation’s Capitol.’’ solve the crisis we are facing today. We take the terrorists at their word with As we look at this time of partisan must produce a solution to border secu- regard to Iraq, or they do not care be- divide here, former nine-term Demo- rity and close a major loophole in our cause they see a political benefit in un- cratic Congressman Lionel Van Deerlin Nation’s security, thereby fulfilling the dermining U.S. efforts. said, ‘‘He was a wonderful colleague. most important role of the Federal The Democrats must understand that He and I were on different levels as far Government. America must be united. We must have as our voting went, but we didn’t try to It is time we turn off the faucet be- the resolve to defeat the terrorists in hold back or fool each other.’’ fore we decide to fix the pipes. Now is the heart of their power so we do not And Herb Klein, the retired editor in not the time to work on comprehensive have to fight them on our own streets. chief of Copley Newspapers and direc- reform. During the District Work Pe- One has to wonder if the Democratic tor of communications for President riod in August, my constituents deliv- leadership cares as much about win- Nixon, recalled a man of unbending ered a clear message: no amnesty, just ning the war on terror as they do about ethics: ‘‘Clair Burgener was the epit- secure the borders now. After 22 immi- winning the election in November. ome of a great American Congressman. gration field hearings, an identical re- f He was honest and ethical, a strong leader dedicated to his community. He sounding and powerful message has b 1015 was a wonderful friend whose warmth been sent to officials in Washington: secure the borders now. PRESIDENT BUSH USES NATION- never waned.’’ Mr. Speaker, our thoughts and pray- Why are my colleagues on the other ALLY TELEVISED SPEECH TO side of the aisle so opposed to the will SPREAD DISINFORMATION ers go to Clair’s wife, Marvia. We thank him for his extraordinary serv- of the American people? Security is an (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given per- ice to the United States of America. issue that should not be taken lightly, mission to address the House for 1 much less used for political gain. f minute and to revise and extend her re- Mr. Speaker, we are now in Wash- marks.) PRESIDENT ATTEMPTS TO CON- ington to represent those who voted to Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, just when NECT IRAQ WITH OVERALL WAR send us here, and we must not ignore you thought the Bush administration ON TERROR the message they are sending. It is had finally faced reality and admitted (Mr. MCDERMOTT asked and was time to secure the borders and stop the that Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11, given permission to address the House unending flow of illegal aliens.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:54 Sep 14, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13SE7.007 H13SEPT1 mmaher on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE H6434 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 2006 HOW SAFE IS AMERICA TODAY BOEHNER was shameful and disgraceful. and economic reality. Every time the FROM TERRORIST ATTACKS? To suggest that my fellow Democrats President speaks about the state of our (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY asked and was care more about protecting the terror- Nation, it becomes apparent just how given permission to address the House ists than the American people is not out of touch he really is. for 1 minute and to revise and extend right, it is not fair, it is not just, and Last month, after meeting at Camp her remarks.) it is not the American way. David with his economic team, the Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. How safe is Mr. Speaker, Democrats will not President told reporters that things America today from terrorist attacks? stand by and let a single attack go un- are good for the American worker. Let Here are some of the results from For- answered. You may play the politics of me ask: What exactly is his economic eign Policy magazine’s recently pub- fear, you may question the patriotism team telling him? lished ‘‘Terrorism Index,’’ a survey of of those who use their constitutional The reality is that American workers over 100 top national security experts rights to criticize this administration, are suffering, while corporate profits from across the political spectrum, but this dog will not hunt. This dog soar. Productivity in our Nation has with the results weighted to ensure just will not hunt. increased, but the workers who are balance between conservatives and lib- The American people know better. putting in the extra effort have no erals. They want this Nation to take a new piece of that wealth they are helping to Among the key findings are, one, 84 path. They want to move in a different create. In fact, wages and salaries are percent of the experts said we are los- direction. They want leaders who re- at their lowest proportion of the econ- ing the war on terror. Eighty-six per- spect the dignity and the values of our omy, while corporate profits are at the cent said that the world is becoming democracy. We cannot defend democ- highest level since 1960. racy abroad if we don’t practice it here more dangerous for the United States What that means for the average at home. and the American people. Ninety-three American worker is that they are percent said the war in Afghanistan f working harder without receiving any had a positive impact on the war on CONGRATULATING HARALSON real pay increase. Meanwhile, the com- terror, but 87 percent said the war in COUNTY, GEORGIA, ON ITS 150TH panies they work for are reporting Iraq had a negative impact on the war ANNIVERSARY record profits. Something is wrong. We on terror. (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given need to turn it around and have that It is clear to the American people reality work for the working people. now that this country is moving in the permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- wrong direction, the wrong direction in f the war in Iraq; and it is time for a new marks.) direction. The Democrats offer a new Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise direction for America. today to honor Haralson County, Geor- PRESIDENT HAS MISLED THE gia, which this year is celebrating its AMERICAN PEOPLE ON IRAQ f 150th anniversary. (Ms. WATERS asked and was given GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR One hundred fifty years ago, back in permission to address the House for 1 1856, the Georgia General Assembly (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- minute and to revise and extend her re- created Haralson County from parts of mission to address the House for 1 marks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- Carroll and Polk Counties. Haralson Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, the marks.) County is forever tied to the statesman President of the United States con- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, in the 5 of its founding. The county was named tinues to try and sell Americans on the years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, after a distinguished soldier and a fact that we should be in Iraq. we have made great strides in fighting United States Congressman, Hugh global terrorism, but this war is not Haralson, and the county’s seat, Bu- Mr. President, where is Osama bin over. The recently uncovered plot to chanan, was named several years later Laden? Mr. President, you have spent bomb U.S.-bound passenger jets made after President James Buchanan. over $300 billion on this occupation in it clear that we are still threatened. Mr. Speaker, one of the most rec- Iraq. You have misled this country. We As we remember 9/11, we must renew ognizable sites in the city of Buchanan have over 2,700 soldiers that are dead our commitment to winning this war is the courthouse, built in 1891, and and the occupation continues. We are against Islamic terrorists. Make no currently listed on the National Reg- less safe. mistake, the enemy hasn’t lost its re- ister of Historic Sites. The courthouse The real war is in Afghanistan. We solve. Osama bin Laden put it this way. is symbolic of Haralson County, for as have not dedicated the soldiers or the He said, ‘‘The whole world is watching the county has grown and changed over money there. That border between Af- this war and the two adversaries. It is the past 150 years, it has never lost ghanistan and Pakistan is a staging either victory and glory or misery and sight of its history and founding. ground for our soldiers to be attacked, humiliation.’’ And though the county’s founders yet we wrap our arms around Mr. Our enemies are determined, but might not recognize some of the recent Musharraf, the President of Pakistan. they will be defeated if we remain vigi- additions, like the Honda plant, I know They won’t even let us come into Paki- lant. As Congress deliberates this they would feel right at home in the stan to get the terrorists who are at- month, we must continue to make the warm communities that populate this tacking our soldiers. protection of the American people our county. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you It is time for the President of the top priority. America’s greatest and all of my colleagues join me in United States to own up to the fact strength lies with our people’s love of congratulating the citizens of Bremen, that he has made a mistake. He has freedom. By doing what it takes to win Buchanan, Tallapoosa, Waco, and all of misled the American people. We cannot this war, we will show that our love for Haralson County on this historic occa- continue this occupation. It is draining freedom is stronger than our enemy’s sion. us of our resources, and it is placing us desire for bloodshed and tyranny. f in real danger. Mr. President, go get Osama bin Laden. f PRESIDENTIAL RHETORIC VS. DEMOCRATS SUPPORT DEMOC- ECONOMIC REALITY f RACY AT HOME AS WELL AS (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given ABROAD permission to address the House for 1 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER (Mr. LEWIS of Georgia asked and was minute and to revise and extend his re- PRO TEMPORE given permission to address the House marks.) for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, as a mem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The his remarks.) ber of the Education and Workforce Chair will request once again that Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Committee, I am shocked at the dif- Members address their remarks to the the statement by Majority Leader ference between Presidential rhetoric Chair and not to the President.

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