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E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 108 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2004 No. 43 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was struggles and confusion so that Your ize appropriations for the Coast Guard called to order by the Speaker pro tem- purposes on Earth may be accom- for fiscal year 2004, to amend various pore (Mr. LAHOOD). plished. Guide, we pray, each of these laws administered by the Coast Guard, f Representatives to perceive what is and for other purposes,’’ requests a right and grant each one both the cour- conference with the House on the dis- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER age to pursue it and the grace to ac- agreeing votes of the two Houses there- PRO TEMPORE complish it. on, and appoints from the Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- We now commend this body and this on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- fore the House the following commu- Nation into Your merciful care, O tation: Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. nication from the Speaker: Lord, that being guided by Your provi- LOTT Mrs. HUTCHISON Ms. SNOWE, Mr. WASHINGTON, DC, dence we may dwell secure in Your HOLLINGS, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. BREAUX, and March 31, 2004. peace and live to Your honor and glory. Mr. WYDEN, and from the Committee I hereby appoint the Honorable RAY Amen. on Environment and Public Works: Mr. LAHOOD to act as Speaker pro tempore on f INHOFE, and Mr. JEFFORDS; to be the this day. conferees on the part of the Senate. J. DENNIS HASTERT, THE JOURNAL The message also announced that Speaker of the House of Representatives. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pursuant to title VI, section 637 of Pub- f Chair has examined the Journal of the lic Law 108–199, the Chair, on behalf of PRAYER last day’s proceedings and announces the Majority Leader, appoints the fol- to the House his approval thereof. lowing individual to serve as a member The Reverend Cindy Baskin, Pastor, Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- of the Helping to Enhance the Liveli- St. James Episcopal Church, Potomac, nal stands approved. hood of People (HELP) Around the Maryland, offered the following prayer: f Globe Commission: Almighty and everliving God: Michael A. Ledeen of Maryland. You are the source of all wisdom and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The message also announced that understanding, the source of all justice The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the pursuant to Public Law 108–199, the and righteousness. By Your gracious gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. MIL- Chair, on behalf of the Democratic will, You have instituted governing LER) come forward and lead the House Leader, appoints the following indi- bodies on Earth and granted them au- in the Pledge of Allegiance. vidual to serve as a member of the thority to rule. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan led the Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of We therefore beseech You, as this Pledge of Allegiance as follows: People (HELP) Around the Globe Com- legislative body gathers this day, to I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the mission: guide and direct these elected rep- United States of America, and to the Repub- Eric G. Postel of Wisconsin. resentatives, enable them to seek first lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The message also announced that Your honor and glory in all their delib- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. pursuant to section 104(c)(1)(A) of Pub- erations. Keep them ever-mindful of f lic Law 108–199, the Chair, on behalf of their calling to serve this Nation. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE the Majority Leader, appoints the fol- Guide them in the ways of righteous- lowing individual to serve as a member ness, that they may enact such laws for A message from the Senate by Mr. of the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad the welfare of our country, as shall Monahan, one of its clerks, announced Fellowship Program: please You. that the Senate has passed with William E. Troutt of Tennessee. Help each one, as they struggle for amendments in which the concurrence justice and truth, to confront one an- of the House is requested, a bill of the f other without hostility or bitterness. House of the following title: WELCOMING THE REVEREND Foster among them a spirit of mutual H.R. 2443. An act to authorize appropria- forbearance and respect. Take away tions for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2004, CINDY BASKIN any arrogance, anger, or self-interest, to amend various laws administered by the (Mr. VAN HOLLEN asked and was which infecting human hearts creates Coast Guard, and for other purposes. given permission to address the House unnecessary divisions. Break down all The message also announced that the for 1 minute.) walls that separate and empower this Senate insists upon its amendments to Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I House to work together through any the bill (H.R. 2443) ‘‘An Act to author- am very pleased to welcome here today b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H1743 . VerDate mar 24 2004 03:39 Apr 01, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31MR7.000 H31PT1 H1744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 31, 2004 Reverend Cindy Baskin from my con- ented union organizer and human CELEBRATING THE 87TH ANNIVER- gressional district, and I want to thank rights advocate, Cesar E. Chavez. SARY OF THE TRANSFER OF her for delivering a beautiful prayer. Born on March 31, 1927, to a farming SOVEREIGNTY OF VIRGIN IS- Today, March 31, is the last day of family in Yuma, Arizona, Chavez LANDS FROM DENMARK TO U.S. Women’s History Month; and I think it learned early that life is filled with (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN asked and was is especially fitting that we end this challenges, particularly for those who given permission to address the House month with a prayer from a woman work the fruit and vegetable fields of for 1 minute.) guest chaplain. I also want to note that this great country. Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I our House attending physician, Dr. Those fields nurtured Chavez’s desire rise today as my beloved U.S. Virgin John Eisold, is a member of Reverend to create a farm workers union, which Islands celebrates the 87th anniversary Baskin’s congregation; and I thank we know today as the UFW. of the transfer of sovereignty from him for suggesting that Reverend Cesar Chavez brought dignity and re- Denmark to the United States of Baskin be here this morning for our spect to the farm workers and became America. opening prayer. an inspiration and a resource to other Let me read what members of Rev- On March 31, 1917, our American jour- people engaged in human rights strug- erend Baskin’s congregation have said ney began in earnest as we became an gles throughout the world. From 1965 about her: ‘‘Cindy serves with strong official part of the American family. to the 1980s, Chavez worked tirelessly leadership, inspired vision, and endless While that journey was predated by a to increase wages as well as public energy. She encourages us to use our friendship with the United States that awareness of the plight of migrant talents in service to the community, began during the Revolutionary War, workers. Chavez defended the rights of while ministering to the congregation we are told by our grandmothers that farm workers until his death on April as pastor, priest, and friend.’’ on that spring day long ago there were I thank Reverend Baskin for inspir- 23, 1993. tears of joy and sadness as they said ing us here this morning through her Chavez’s courage and perseverance good-bye to the old and welcomed the prayer and inspiring us to serve our continues to be a source of inspiration new. Nation, our community, and reach out for me and many others dedicated to Today, we are proud Americans serv- to others in the world. Thank you, Rev- the interests of America’s working ing in all of its wars, rejoicing at its erend Baskin for being here this morn- families. accomplishments, and working with ing and opening the House of Rep- Today, Chavez would have celebrated our brothers and sisters to meet its resentatives. his 77th birthday. I am proud to cele- challenges in health care, education, brate his life and his work. May his and social justice. f spirit and dedication continue to be an We have not forgotten, however, our DEMOCRACY DEMANDS FREEDOM inspiration to those engaged in human shared history of over 250 years with OF SPEECH AND FAIR MEDIA rights struggles throughout the world. Denmark as we welcome tourists seek- COVERAGE ing Caribbean roots, apprentice our (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was f children to learn of shared craftsman- given permission to address the House ship, and share the archival materials for 1 minute and to revise and extend PUNDITS WEARING POLITICAL we have in common. his remarks.) BLINDERS Mr. Speaker, the uniqueness of the Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, all U.S. Virgin Islands can be found in its citizens should be aware that President (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and relationship to many nations, as it has Bush really has two opponents in his was given permission to address the been a cultural crossroads for people reelection effort: the Democratic nomi- House for 1 minute.) the world over.