Congressional Record—House H2172
H2172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2007 COMMUNICATION FROM THE Whereas Dr. Garang skillfully managed to tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- CLERK OF THE HOUSE consolidate his base after the devastating LEHTINEN) each will control 20 minutes. split in the SPLM/A in 1991; The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Whereas as the undisputed leader of the from New Jersey. fore the House the following commu- SPLM/A, Dr. Garang demonstrated remark- nication from the Clerk of the House of able political and military leadership for GENERAL LEAVE Representatives: over two decades; Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I ask Whereas Dr. Garang was a soldier, a schol- unanimous consent that all Members HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ar, a statesman, and a father, who had a Washington, DC, March 5, 2007. may have 5 legislative days to revise clear vision and unwavering love for his peo- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, and extend their remarks and include ple and country; Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, extraneous material on the resolution Whereas Dr. Garang fought for 22 years to Washington, DC. under consideration. achieve a just peace for his people, but only DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the served 21 days as First Vice President of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II Sudan; objection to the request of the gen- of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Whereas Dr. Garang fought not only for tleman from New Jersey? tives, the Clerk received the following mes- the people in Southern Sudan, but also for There was no objection.
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