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H398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2017 This is not just withholding payment this, Mr. Speaker, because we have a AND PRESIDENT PUTIN for a period of time; this is a complete President-elect who has said he will be The SPEAKER pro tempore. The forfeiture. a law and order President. I want to Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from I propose a balanced budget amend- make a distinction between law and Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) for 5 minutes. ment so we are forced to stop kicking order and justice, and I want to at- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I come to the can down the road and will create tribute this to the Justice Department the floor today as co-chair and found- a fiscal path that will allow the next versus a law and order department. ing member of the Polish, Hungarian, generation to thrive. Mr. Speaker, you can have law and and Ukrainian House Caucuses. I also have a bill I call the Citizen order in a dungeon, but you won’t have I am also a strong defender of NATO Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform justice. There is law and order in North and of its purpose in linking the free Act, or CLEAN Act, a bill that ends Korea, but you don’t have justice. Jus- nations of Europe and the United congressional pensions for life and re- tice, Mr. Speaker, is what this Depart- States through this historic, hard-won quires this body to debate and act on ment is all about. It is not the law and alliance and security treaty among Eu- single-issue legislation, codify that all order department. One of the best ways rope’s sovereign nations that respect laws passed by Congress apply to all of to explain it is to harken back to some- the rule of law and our shared passion its Members, reform the broken gerry- thing that was called to our attention for liberty. mandering process by moving all redis- yesterday at the hearing for the nomi- Our Nation and NATO’s members tricting to independent, nonpartisan, nee to become the head of the Justice paid the ultimate price in the last cen- citizen commissions, and to expand ac- Department. tury for our priceless gift of liberty. We cess to political party primaries to in- won the cold war, and our most treas- clude both independents and non- When the Honorable JOHN LEWIS ured democratic values of life, liberty, affiliated voters. spoke, he went back to 1965, and the freedom of assembly, press, and reli- Is there anyone in this Chamber who crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. gion are under siege today by a preda- does not believe that these measures On that day, George Wallace—one of tory and repressive Russia. Go no fur- will make our country a better place? the great segregationists of his time ther than any major business in your Is there anyone in this Chamber who and, perhaps, the greatest segrega- district and ask them how many times does not believe these measures will re- tionist of his time—had made it per- they are hacked daily by Russian pred- sult in a healthier democracy and a spicuously clear to his troops that, if ators—to get a sense of what is going system of government where our people you maintain order, there will be law on. have more faith and trust in? Is there to protect you. As a result, those My purpose this morning is to re- anyone here who believes that more troops beat the marches all the way mind our citizenry of the continuing citizens serving in this body and more back to the church where they started. and major, real threat to our NATO al- citizens participating in their govern- They were peaceful protesters. The liance and to the destabilization of Eu- ment would not be a breath of fresh air Honorable JOHN LEWIS said he thought rope by Russia that necessitates our for our Nation? he might die. That is what law and strengthening the alliance, not weak- If you agree with our ideas, I urge order meant to a good many people in ening it, to ward off ’s you to join me and cosponsor these the South. expansionist dreams. measures, join the Congressional Cit- Law and order without justice is I must say I am concerned by our izen Legislature Caucus, and advocate what took place on that day; but thank President-elect’s loose talk about Rus- for these reforms. Share your vision God there was a judge, the Honorable sia. His naive assumption that personal with your constituents because they Frank M. Johnson. The Honorable friendships with Russia’s oligarchs— need to know that our Nation is not re- Frank M. Johnson issued the order to some of whom are active members of signed to the status quo. allow those marches to move from Russia’s notorious mafia—can over- Mr. Speaker, Washington needs fewer Selma to Montgomery, and he did it come strategic, expansionist impera- politicians and more independent notwithstanding his classmate George tives that fill Vladimir Putin’s mind voices focused on serving the American Wallace having said that they were are truly not in America’s interest. people. That is the reason we are here. banned from doing it. This was justice, So let’s review some recent history. Let’s not let them down. The time is not law and order alone. This is our Domestically, Mr. Putin has sup- now to answer their call to fix this sys- fear—that the Justice Department will pressed the basic freedoms of the Rus- tem so we can start addressing the go back to the hands of someone who sian people. His leadership has resulted challenges that we face as a nation. may consider it a law and order depart- in countless infringements of human f ment and a department in which there is a belief that you can do anything to rights violations and other actions THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING IN maintain the order and that there will that directly conflict with our THE CONGRESS be law to support your actions and ac- foundational values in Western democ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tivities. racies. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Putin has an aggressive and very hos- Mr. Speaker, we must protect the no- tile foreign policy toward us—toward Texas (Mr. AL GREEN) for 5 minutes. tion of justice for all people in this Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- the United States—and our top allies. country. This is why I was there yes- Russia has invaded neighboring sov- er, it is always an honor for me to terday to lend my support to Senator stand here in the well of the House to ereign countries, including the Repub- BOOKER when he spoke about justice lics of and Ukraine. Russia has know that I am one of less than 450 and when he indicated that he could people in the world who have been ac- threatened and harassed U.S. military not support the nominee. I was honored personnel and diplomats overseas, not corded the preeminent privilege of to be there, seated right near the Hon- standing in the well of the Congress of in the last century, now, orchestrating orable JOHN LEWIS when he said he the United States of America. an anti-American propaganda cam- could not support the nominee. I was paign—the largest since World War II— b 1045 also honored to be there with the head both in our country and around the It is an honor to stand here at this of the Congressional Black Caucus, world; and it is conducting cyber war- podium with a rostrum behind me with CEDRIC RICHMOND, when he indicated: If fare, as I speak, against our country, the word ‘‘Justice’’ etched in it. Right this nominee is a civil rights advocate, our government, our interests, as well behind me, ‘‘Justice’’ is etched into the why is the civil rights community so as European governments; against po- rostrum. You can’t see it at home be- opposed to him? I think those were litical institutes; against our think cause it is low, and it is beneath the some very sage comments. tanks; against our State voter data view of the camera. I must tell you that we in this coun- systems, as our intelligence services Today, I want to talk about justice, try have come too far to allow the Jus- have just informed us; and against our Mr. Speaker. I want to talk about jus- tice Department to become the law and cities and counties, , and in- tice and the Justice Department. I do order department. dividuals.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:21 Jan 13, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.009 H12JAPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE January 12, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H399 Information about Putin’s aggressive head. His newspaper is known for his cov- program. His death has been officially ruled behavior is well-documented and is spe- erage of local , drug traf- a suicide, but his colleagues and friends say cifically highlighted in the intelligence ficking and corruption. The case remains un- he had no reason to kill himself. briefings that our President-elect solved. 21. Aug. 31, 2008: , owner 10. April 18, 2003: Dmitry Shvets, the dep- of the independent news site , was began to receive when he secured the uty director of the independent television shot while in police custody. Officials had Republican Party nomination last station TV–21, known for his critical report- been attempting to close down Ingushetia for year. Despite this, throughout his cam- ing on politicians, was shot dead outside the extremism; the site had covered corruption, paign and as President-elect, Mr. station’s offices. He had been investigating a human rights abuses, unsolved murders, and Trump continues to praise and support mayoral candidate’s links to organized voting fraud in the 2008 presidential election. Putin. He has even taken the foreign crime. The case remains unsolved. Yevloyev was detained as a witness in inves- dictator’s side over those of the leaders 11. July 3, 2003: deputy edi- tigation of a local explosion, and police say tor died from an acute of our country he was elected to rep- the shooting was an accident. allergic reaction while those close to him be- 22. Sept. 2, 2008: Television editor Telman resent. lieve he was poisoned. Shchekochikhin was (Abdulla) Alishayev was shot by unknown Here are examples: working on a corruption case involving high- assailants in . Alishayev produced December 18, 2015: During an inter- ranking government officials and had re- an anti-radical Islam documentary two years view on ‘‘Morning Joe,’’ host Joe Scar- ceived threats. The government has not earlier and received death threats from rad- borough asked Mr. Trump about opened an investigation and says there’s no ical groups. Putin’s alleged killing of journalists evidence of foul play. 23. Jan. 19, 2009: , a and political opponents. Trump an- 12. July 3, 2003: Local television reporter freelancer for the opposition newspaper Alikhan Guliyev was shot in his apartment swered: ‘‘He’s running his country, and Novaya Gazeta, was shot by building. Guliyev had accused an influential ultranationalists in a double murder. at least he’s a leader. Unlike what we politician of campaign violations, and had have in this country.’’ Baburova had covered the rise of neo-Nazism survived an attempt on his life in 2002. The and race-motivated crimes in . Her Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD case remains unsolved. murderers, members of a neo-Nazi group, a list of dozens of journalists in Russia 13. Oct 9, 2003: A year after the murder of have been sentenced. who have been murdered in cold blood his predecessor Valery Ivanov, 24. March 30, 2009: Layout designer Sergei because they were reporting on corrup- Tolyatinskoye Obozreniye editor Aleksei Protazanov died after an attack by unknown tion, on growing repression in that so- Sidorov was stabbed by two unknown assail- assailants. Protazanov was part of the edi- ants after receiving threats. Officials ini- torial staff of Grazhdanskoe sogalsie, a news- ciety—on what Russia was executing tially agreed he was murdered in retaliation around the world. paper known for its critical coverage of the for his investigative work, but the case re- ruling party of Russia. The case remains un- A PARTIAL LIST OF JOURNALISTS WHO HAVE mains unsolved. solved. DIED IN REPRESSIVE RUSSIA 14. July 9, 2004: Forbes Russia founding edi- 25. July 15, 2009: The fifth Novaya Gazeta tor Paul Klebnikov was shot in Moscow in a 1. July 16, 2000: , an editor murdered since 2000, Natalya contract killing. The magazine had recently and reporter for the independent Novaya Estemirova was kidnapped and shot execu- published a feature on Russia’s richest peo- Gazeta who covered local government cor- tion-style in . Her colleagues be- ple, and Klebnikov himself had written ruption, died after being attacked. His as- lieve that Chechen officials ordered the books and articles about business, crime and sailants are serving prison terms but the ex- Kremlin-backed , as corruption in Russia. A decade after his government official who: orchestrated the Estemirova had reported on human rights death, the case remains unsolved, prompting attack was not convicted. violations committed by authorities in the 2. July 26, 2000: Sergey Novikov, the owner Secretary of State John Kerry to urge Rus- region. The official investigation pinned the of the independent radio station Vesna, was sia to bring the perpetrators to justice. murder on a Chechen rebel who was killed by shot in his apartment. Novikov was a vocal 15. May 21, 2005: Cameraman Pavel Makeev, an air strike, but her colleagues and human critic of local government corruption and re- while reporting on illegal drag racing, was rights activists believe this is a cover-up. ceived death threats prior to his murder. The found dead on the side of a road. Though his 26. Aug. 11, 2009: Abdulmalik Akhmedilov, case remains unsolved. death was initially classified as a traffic ac- an editor for the independent news website 3. Sept. 21, 2000: Radio Liberty cor- cident, Makeev’s colleagues say his death Hakikat and editor-in-chief of the political respondent Iskandar Khatloni died from an was related to his work. The case has been monthly Sogratl, was shot in his car in attack by an unknown assailant. Khatloni, reopened but remains unsolved. Dagestan. Akhmedilov was critical of gov- who was also a poet and former BBC cor- 16. June 28, 2005: Magomedzagid Varisov, ernment efforts to curb religious and polit- respondent, was covering human rights who wrote critical political columns for the ical freedom and inaction in investigating abuses in Chechnya. The case remains un- weekly Novoye Delo, was shot in his car by . The case remains unsolved. solved. unknown assailants with machine guns in 4. Oct. 3, 2000: Sergey Ivanov, the director Dagestan. Varisov had received numerous 27. Dec. 15, 2011: Independent newspaper of the independent and influential TV sta- threats through years. Three suspects were founder Gadzhimurad Kamalov was shot out- tion Lada, was shot in his apartment. The killed in October 2005, and the unsolved case side his office in Dagestan. His newspaper case remains unsolved. was closed. Chernovik was known for its investigations 5. Nov. 21, 2000: Cameraman Adam 17. Jan. 8, 2006: Reporter Vagif Kochetkov, in government corruption, police abuse and Tepsurgayev, who shot most of ’ who wrote for the newspapers Trud and Islamic extremism, and his name appeared footage from the second Chechen conflict, Tulskii Molodoi Kommunar, died from an at- on an anonymous hit list. was shot dead in a Chechen village. The Rus- tack. Officials labeled his death the result of 28. Dec. 5, 2012: News anchor Kazbek sian government contends that Chechen a robbery, though only work-related docu- Gekkiyev, who covered social issues, was guerrillas murdered Tepsurgayev, but local ments and his cellphone were taken, while shot in the head while returning home from residents were doubtful. The case remains his wallet and fur coat were not. A local work. Several reporters at his state-con- unsolved. businessman was charged with the attack trolled station, VGTRK, had received threats 6. Feb. 3, 2001: Photographer Valery but later said he was coerced into confessing. allegedly from Islamist separatist fighters. Kondalkov was killed after the publication 18. Oct. 7, 2006: Renowned journalist and 29. April 8, 2013: Mikhail Beketov, founding of photos he took of the private mansions of human rights activist editor of the Khimiki, died after a 2008 at- urban elite in the city of Armavir. The case was shot in her apartment after receiving, tack by unknown assailants that left him se- remains unsolved. and narrowingly escaping, numerous death verely brain-damaged, amputated and unable 7. Sept. 18, 2001: Eduard Markevich, the threats. The five men hired to kill her were to speak. Beketov had covered government editor and publisher of a local newspaper, convicted and sentenced seven years later, corruption and the planned destruction of was shot in the back after receiving threats but whoever ordered the murder (believed to the Khimki forest to make way for a planned and surviving a previous attack. Markevich be $150,000 contract) remains unknown. toll road. In retaliation for his reporting, his frequently wrote about local corruption and 19. Nov. 30, 2006: Prominent investigative car had been set on fire and his dog left dead die suspected perpetrators of his murder are journalist Maksim Maksimov was declared on his doorstep. He never fully recovered government officials. The case remains un- dead. He disappeared two years earlier while from the attack and died five years later in solved. investigating local corruption in St. Peters- the hospital. 8. March 9, 2002: Natalya Skryl, a local burg as well as several unsolved murders. 30. May 18, 2013: Nikolai Potapov, a former business reporter, died from an attack. She The case remains unsolved. government official and founding editor of was planning to publish an article on the 20. March 2, 2007: Defense correspondent the local Selsovet newspaper, was shot in the struggle for the control of a local metal Ivan Safronov died from mysteriously falling Stavropol region. Selsovet was known for its plant. The case remains unsolved. from a fifth-floor window while investigating coverage of government corruption. 9. April 29, 2002: Valery Ivanov, editor of the sale of Russian arms to Syria and Iran. 31. July 9, 2013: Akhmednabi the independent newspaper Tolyatinskoye Safronov embarrassed military officials with Akhmednabiye, deputy editor of the inde- Obozreniye, was shot eight times in the reports on problems with Russia’s nuclear pendent newspaper Novoye Delo, was shot

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Haiti many times during my time in the opposition newspaper Mestnaya, died With humility, let them embrace Congress, and, most recently in Octo- after an 2010 attack by unknown assailants their calling; to be truly prophetic, as ber, I had the opportunity to travel to in Sochi. He underwent operations and hos- Your servants of old, but earnestly ful- Haiti with my dear Florida colleague pitalizations for three years after his attack, filling Your commands. May all that is FREDERICA WILSON weeks after yet an- which left him amputated and with a frac- done be for Your greater honor and other terrible disaster, a hurricane, hit tured skull. Lander had covered local elec- glory. Haiti. tions and distributed his newspaper free of Amen. I would like to commend local orga- charge. The statute of limitations ran out on his case. f nizations in south Florida led by the Haitian Women of Miami, FANM, for 33. Aug. 1, 2014: The body of independent THE JOURNAL journalist and civil activist Timur Kuashev holding a silent march this afternoon, was discovered in the woods after he dis- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- beginning at 4 p.m., from 62nd Street appeared a day earlier. Kuashev was threat- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- and North Miami Avenue to the Little ened by police after reporting on civil liberty ceedings and announces to the House Haiti Cultural Center. and human rights violations by security his approval thereof. Mr. Speaker, let’s continue to help forces. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Haiti and the Haitian people. Ms. KAPTUR. The interview with Mr. nal stands approved. Scarborough took place the day after f Mr. Putin praised and propagandized f HONORING JUDITH MORRIS Mr. Trump as ‘‘bright and talented’’ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Mr. KILMER asked and was given and the ‘‘absolute leader of the Presi- The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman permission to address the House for 1 dential race.’’ That was about a year from Minnesota (Mr. EMMER) come for- minute.) before our election. Months later, the ward and lead the House in the Pledge Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise President-elect asked the Russian Fed- of Allegiance. today to say good-bye to a dedicated eration to hack Hillary Clinton’s Mr. EMMER led the Pledge of Alle- public servant and a key part of my email. How about that by our Presi- giance as follows: team. Judith Morris has served the dent-elect? Olympic Peninsula for a decade, first September 8, 2016: At NBC’s Com- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- for my predecessor Norm Dicks, and for mander-in-Chief Forum, Mr. Trump lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the past 4 years in my office. praised Putin by saying: indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Judith’s knowledge of the peninsula If Putin says great things about me, I’m f and her dedication is unmatched. There going to say great things about him . . . I’ve are few that combine her compassion already said he is very much of a leader. The COMMUNICATION FROM THE and guidance to any constituent who man has very strong control over his coun- CLERK OF THE HOUSE had a question or who needed help with try. The SPEAKER laid before the House a Federal agency. Whether at the office He is right about that. If you speak or at the grocery store or at an event, against Putin, you can be murdered in the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Judith was available. Russia. Mr. Speaker, Judith has served our America, pay attention. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nation with distinction, first in the f Washington, DC, January 12, 2017. Peace Corps, and now in the United States House of Representatives, mak- RECESS Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, The Speaker, House of Representatives, ing equity and conservation and human The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Washington, DC. rights a tenet of her time in service. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Judith’s wit, thoughtfulness, and easy- declares the House in recess until noon mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of going manner will be missed. today. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Our entire community thanks her Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 55 tives, the Clerk received the following mes- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on and her husband, David, an outstanding minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- January 12, 2017, at 9:03 a.m.: public servant in his own right, who cess. That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 3. worked for the National Park Service, f With best wishes, I am, for leaving a legacy of integrity, excel- Sincerely, lence, and service. b 1200 KAREN L. HAAS. I am humbled and honored to offer AFTER RECESS f my sincere thanks to Judith Morris for her dedication to the Sixth Congres- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The recess having expired, the House sional District, and I wish her the best was called to order by the Speaker at The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- as she continues to explore her passion noon. tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute for travel and service all around this f speeches on each side of the aisle. world. PRAYER f f The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick HAITIAN WOMEN OF MIAMI 7TH LAW ENFORCEMENT J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE EVENT APPRECIATION DAY Lord, God of history and ever (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- present, You sent Your prophet Isaiah given permission to address the House mission to address the House for 1 to Your people when they were in need for 1 minute and to revise and extend minute.) of hope and vision. her remarks.) Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, earlier this May Isaiah’s prophetic words guide Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, week, we celebrated Law Enforcement the Members of this people’s House. today marks the seventh anniversary Appreciation Day, which acknowledges Send Your Spirit upon them and our of the earthquake in Haiti which the contributions that men and women Nation, that we may be open to hear- struck near its capital, Port-au-Prince, in uniform make on a daily basis to ing Your word and actively seeking the leaving behind in its wake total devas- keep our communities safe and secure. salvation You alone can bring. tation and tens of thousands dead. It was heartening to see the display Make of us a people of compassion Haitians have been resilient in their of support for these individuals and holiness. In pursuing the avenues efforts to come back from this massive throughout the House Office Buildings

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