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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 107 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 148 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2002 No. 43 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was THE JOURNAL with a prayer from the Reverend called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Norvel Goff, Sr. I would like to take a pore (Mr. SHIMKUS). Chair has examined the Journal of the moment to tell my colleagues and the last day’s proceedings and announces country about Reverend Goff and the f to the House his approval thereof. significant role he plays in my commu- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- nity. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER nal stands approved. Reverend Goff has served as pastor of PRO TEMPORE Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, pursuant Baber African Methodist Episcopal The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote on Church in Rochester since 1991. He has fore the House the following commu- agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of been an outstanding advocate in civil nication from the Speaker: the Journal. rights, economic justice, and peace WASHINGTON, DC, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The issues in the Rochester community. April 17, 2002. question is on the Speaker’s approval Reverend Goff is joined here today by I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN of the Journal. his wife, Anna Marie, and his son, SHIMKUS to act as Speaker pro tempore on The question was taken; and the Norvel, Jr., who is a law student at this day. Speaker pro tempore announced that Howard University; and they have a J. DENNIS HASTERT, the ayes appeared to have it. younger son, John, who is a student at Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I object to Morehouse College in Atlanta. the vote on the ground that a quorum Reverend Goff is a teacher, a lec- f is not present and make the point of turer, a writer and an outstanding ora- order that a quorum is not present. tor. He has served on numerous com- PRAYER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- munity boards and committees in The Reverend Norvel Goff, Sr., Pas- ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- Rochester, including the Monroe Coun- tor, Baber African Methodist Episcopal ceedings on this question will be post- ty Public Defender’s Advisory Board, Church, Rochester, New York, offered poned. the Community Energy Board, and the following prayer: The point of no quorum is considered Fleet Bank’s Community Development O God, our Heavenly Father, Al- withdrawn. Corporation Board. mighty and Everlasting God, we come f Reverend Goff currently serves as the this day to thank You for last night’s PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE president and CEO of the Greater Roch- rest and early rising this morning. We ester NAACP and is chairman of the come praying on behalf of and for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Black Ministers Alliance in Rochester. Members of Congress as they seek to gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. Under his leadership, the Black Min- know and to do Thy will for America MCCOLLUM) come forward and lead the isters Alliance founded the Footprints and in the works of the House of Rep- House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Program, which is a partnership with Ms. MCCOLLUM led the Pledge of Al- resentatives. local banks that has provided more legiance as follows: O most gracious God, who knows the than $10 million in mortgages for first- secrets of our hearts and the thoughts I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the time homeowners. The Rochester chief United States of America, and to the Repub- of our minds, we humbly beseech You lic for which it stands, one nation under God, of police recently appointed Reverend as we pray for peace throughout the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Goff as the chairman of the Faith Com- world. munity Subcommittee Initiative f We pray for our President of these Against Illegal Drugs in Rochester. United States of America, and the lead- WELCOMING REVEREND NORVEL Reverend Goff continuously displays ers around the world, that You will GOFF, SR., PASTOR, BABER AF- extraordinary commitment to the chil- guide and direct them, that You would RICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL dren of the Baber African Methodist lead this world into a path of peace and CHURCH, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Episcopal community and to all the happiness, truth and justice. (Ms. SLAUGHTER asked and was other children in Rochester. He serves Direct us, O Lord, in all of our en- given permission to address the House as a mentor and encourages academic deavors, that in You we may glorify for 1 minute and to revise and extend achievement among the area youth. Your most holy name. These and many her remarks.) Reverend Goff recognizes the children other blessings we ask in Jesus’ name. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, of his church who make the honor roll Amen. today we opened this legislative day at a church service and takes the time 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. H1341 . VerDate 11-MAY-2000 01:04 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 099061 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17AP7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H17PT1 H1342 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 17, 2002 to visit and have lunch with them at able program, the administration is military that also qualify for food school and check on their progress. turning its back on many western stamps. This amendment would dis- Reverend Goff’s accomplishments in counties. qualify them from being able to have the area of civil rights, business, com- I urge my colleagues to reject this access to food stamps. munity and religious affairs have unwise and unsound cutback. So I make the appeal and ask that we earned him numerous awards, includ- f look at what the administration has ing the Annual Friends of Education been saying, that we ought to be pro- MAKE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Award from the Rochester City School viding for those services. ILLEGAL District and the Winn Newman Pay Eq- f (Mr. FOLEY asked and was given per- uity Award from the National Com- CELEBRATING THE PRODUCTION mission to address the House for 1 mittee on Pay Equity. OF NEVADA’S 50 MILLIONTH minute and to revise and extend his re- Reverend Goff is truly a modern-day OUNCE OF GOLD crusader for justice, and I am grateful marks.) for his valuable work in our commu- Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, the United (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given nity. I am pleased that the House of States Supreme Court ruling Tuesday permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- Representatives could have him lead us on the Child Pornography Prevention Act drew strong reaction, mostly nega- marks.) in such a powerful prayer. Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, Nevada’s f tive, regarding the High Court. How- ever, the ruling did receive some sup- nickname may be the Silver State, but our State is diverse and has a wealth of CONGRATULATING J.R. UNITED IN- port from some in the adult movie in- many minerals, including many pre- DUSTRIES AND COMPANY PRESI- dustry. cious metals like gold, silver and plat- DENT SALO GROSFELD ‘‘We are extremely disappointed with inum. In fact, only two countries in the (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was this decision,’’ said the American Cen- world are ahead of Nevada in total gold ter for Law and Justice. The Supreme given permission to address the House production, South Africa and Aus- for 1 minute and to revise and extend Court clears the way for pornographers tralia; and only those two locations her remarks.) to use the first amendment as a shield have ever achieved the same milestone Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I and gives them a green light to engage which Nevada celebrated this week, the would like to congratulate J.R. United in this kind of Internet activity.’’ production of the 50 millionth ounce of Industries and company president Salo I say whether in movies or photo- gold. Grosfeld for their involvement in an graphs, it does not make a difference Let me put this achievement in per- extraordinary back-to-school project. whether or not the person engaged in spective. If 50 million troy ounces of Afghan Minister for Women’s Affairs, sex is actually a child. If it looks like gold were viewed as cube, it would be Dr. Sima Samar, asked for help to send a child, is said to be a child, pedophiles approximately 14 feet 2 inches square girls back to school in Afghanistan, have found their fix and their search and weigh about 1,714 tons. for, you see, school uniforms are con- for true child pornography will only be This achievement was produced by sidered a luxury that few Afghan fami- enhanced. the Carlin Trend, located about 10 lies can afford. But J.R. United, lo- Attorney General Ashcroft said the miles south of Carlin, Nevada, which cated in my congressional district, ruling makes prosecution of child por- produces nearly 4 million ounces of helped by providing sewing machines nographers immeasurably more dif- gold annually, contributing $1.8 billion and fabrics through their commercial ficult.