9796 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 2005 passed a Defense Authorization bill that pro- DEMOCRACY AND DR–CAFTA Today, ’s democracy faces a new vided a $40 per month calling program to set of threats. Yesterday’s enemies of democ- these soldiers. And our military hospitals have racy used pure military force. Today’s en- HON. DAVID DREIER emies of democracy have evolved and refined created adhoc programs, largely based on pri- OF their techniques. Today’s enemies of democ- vately donated calling cards, to ensure that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES racy leave the outside facade of democratic hospitalized troops can call home as well. Monday, May 16, 2005 institutions intact, while at the same time they hollow out these institutions from the In order to strengthen and expand these ef- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inside, leaving nothing but the hollow shell. forts, I have introduced the bipartisan ‘‘Troops highlight the importance that the Dominican Unfortunately, this is exactly what the en- Phone Home Free Extension’’ Act (H.R. Republic—Central America Free Trade Agree- emies of democracy are attempting to do in 2366). This legislation would extend the calling ment will have on stabilizing the democracies Nicaragua. As many of you who are fol- program until the end of operations in Iraq and lowing events in Nicaragua know, democracy of the participating nations. While we have wit- is under a direct threat. The assault is being Afghanistan. My bill would also extend the nessed firsthand the benefits than free trade led by what the Economist magazine called program to future contingency operations to has on emerging democracies, no one is in a an ‘‘unholy alliance’’ of the extreme left, led ensure that our troops do not have to wait for better position to describe the benefits than by Daniel Ortega, and of the extreme right the legislative process to catch up with their President Enrique Bolanos of Nicaragua. His led by ex-President Arnoldo Aleman who is phone call needs. Finally, the ‘‘Troops Phone country continues to face serious challenges currently serving a 20-year prison sentence. Home Free Extension’’ Act would extend the to democratic reform, yet he is unwavering in Together these two party bosses, or cau- dillos, as we say in Spanish, are attempting monthly calling card program to the wounded his commitment to DR–CAFTA because he to dismantle some of democracy’s most sa- to ensure that the Federal government will knows it will lead to further democratic cred principles—principles such as checks provide the phone benefit if private donations progress. and balances and the independence of the ju- are insufficient. Last week, President Bolanos gave an ad- diciary—principles without which no democ- dress at the Nicaraguan Embassy here in the racy can be called a democracy. I invite you join me in fighting to maintain United States where he presented Senator When the military dictatorship was ended the morale of our troops, support our military RICHARD LUGAR and Ambassador Jeane Kirk- and freedom was restored to our country in families and give our soldiers the benefits that patrick with the Order of Ruben Dario, the 1991, many believed that progress towards they have earned through their sacrifice and building fully functioning democratic insti- highest honor of Nicaragua. I am including his tutions would be linear, that is to say for- courage. Please join me in co-sponsoring the remarks in the RECORD to reiterate to my col- ‘‘Troops Phone Home Free Extension’’ Act! ever upward on a steady course. This has not leagues that this trade agreement is about far been the case, however. And once again those more than trade. who value democracy and believe in democ- f SPEECH BY H.E. PRESIDENT ENRIQUE BOLANOS racy for Nicaragua are being called to the EMBASSY OF NICARAGUA—MAY 13, 2005 ramparts to defend it. HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS My administration will never cease to OF NANCY PHILLIPS, IMPACT Distinguished Guests and Dear Friends: I fight for the independence of the judiciary, am in the United States this week with my will never cease to fight for the separation of CENTER SCHOOL TEACHER OF fellow Central American Presidents. To- THE YEAR powers, will never cease to fight against cor- gether, we are here as the singular voice of ruption by government officials. And my ad- Central America bringing a crucial message ministration will fight on every front: we to the . That message will rally Nicaraguan people who crave de- HON. HENRY CUELLAR is as simple as it is important: pass the Cen- mocracy and functioning democratic institu- tral American—Dominican Republic Free tions; we will fight to enforce the ruling of OF TEXAS Trade Agreement and pass it as quickly as the Central American Court of Justice which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES possible. in a historic decision on March 29, 2005 ruled There is a common misunderstanding against the attempts of the Nicaraguan Na- Monday, May 16, 2005 about DR–CAFTA in the United States. The tional Assembly to strip the Presidency of misunderstanding is that DR-CAFTA is pri- its powers and declared it a violation of the Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- marily about trade. Yes, it is true that DR– principle of separation of powers. And we nize the contributions of Nancy Phillips, Impact CAFTA will bring very important trade and will fight if necessary in the Organization of economic benefits to both the United States Center School Teacher of the Year. American States with its wonderful and pow- and to the nations of Central America and erful Democratic Charter. And we will fight Nancy’s interest in teaching stemmed from the Caribbean. This is an undeniable fact. with the help of the many friends of Nica- her ‘‘lifelong love affair’’ with the language But to truly understand DR–CAFTA, you ragua that are here tonight who have sup- arts. Following a Bachelor’s degree, a teach- have to get underneath the surface and see ported the cause of freedom. what DR–CAFTA is really about. In its cen- Finally, I would like to point out, only ing certificate in English and two subsequent tral core, DR–CAFTA is really about ‘‘de- Master’s degrees, she dove into a teaching eleven days ago, on May 1st at the May Day mocracy.’’ It is about rewarding a region ceremonies in Havana, Cuba, Daniel Ortega career that has continued for the past 25 who has fought so hard to build their demo- was hugging the dictator Fidel Castro and years. cratic institutions and increase the security calling the United States ‘‘an enemy of hu- of the region. manity.’’ This would be a scene intimately Nancy Phillips teaches English at an alter- Democracy has made very important gains native school, where students are sent be- familiar to both of our honorees here tonight in Central America in the last 15 years. But from their days of defending democracy in cause of past drug use or violent histories. many of those gains are not irreversible. As the 1980s. All of which proves that the price She teaches grades six to twelve, and is chal- we have seen recently in some of the coun- of liberty is eternal vigilance, and with the lenged to stretch her creative capabilities and tries of South America, some people are be- help of all our friends here tonight, together management skills every time she walks into ginning to question whether democracy and we will meet the new challenges with the the classroom. free markets can solve their country’s prob- same courage and resolution that was lems. But they are wrong. This well-nego- brought to the earlier challenges to democ- Nancy does her best to lead her students tiated free trade agreement will consolidate racy in Nicaragua in the past. gently towards the good things they can find the democratic gains and ensure that the re- f in books, describing herself as a ‘‘combination gion does not back slide into the insecurity tight rope walker and ring master.’’ She is and violence of previous decades. DR–CAFTA A TRIBUTE TO LANCE BRET binds the United States and Central America TAYLOR humble, and acknowledges that when she not only economically, but more impor- stays late at work or comes in during the tantly, democratically. DR–CAFTA should weekend, she is not alone. be seen for what it really is: a chance to lock HON. DUNCAN HUNTER I am honored to recognize Nancy Phillips, in the democratic future for Central America OF CALIFORNIA with all economic and security benefits that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Impact Center School Teacher of the year. implies for the United States. I want all Monday, May 16, 2005 Through her drive and consistent hard work, Americans, particularly members of Con- she is able to set her students on track for gress, to understand that CAFTA is a democ- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to whatever challenges the future may bring. racy issue more than a trade issue. honor and pay tribute to a constituent of mine,

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In so doing, my proposal that aircraft, there were three civilians, all non- proud veterans. Sixty years of injustice burn in would do for our country’s, and world’s, combatants. Working for Halliburton subsidiary the hearts of the Filipino World War II Vet- oceans what another then-novel and revolu- KBR, Lance was responsible for providing erans and in the hearts of their sons and tionary action—our 1872 set-aside of what U.S. and coalition forces operating in Afghani- daughters. It is time that our nation recognizes later became the foundation of our National stan with vital logistics and life support serv- their contributions, recognizes the injustice, Park System, Yellowstone National Park—did ices. and acts to correct it. To those who say that for permanent protection of our treasured and A specialist in vector control who was re- we cannot afford to redeem this debt, I answer endangered terrestrial ecosystems. turning to the U.S. base in Bagram from a that we cannot afford not to! The historical This ‘‘Ocean Yellowstone’’ lives and mission, Lance was, like many Americans, record remains blotted until we recognize breathes in the waters of our country sur- proudly serving his country in other ways be- these veterans. rounding the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands sides wearing a uniform. While Lance recog- In passing these bills, we can make good (NWHI), an equally magnificent chain of is- nized the dangers inherent to working in a war on the promise of America. lands starting at Nihoa Island lying just north- zone, he was driven by a desire to help im- f prove the lives of others. west of the main Hawaiian Islands and Lance leaves behind his loving mother Lori, HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS stretching fully 1,200 miles northwest across brother Kevin, his beautiful wife Deborah, a OF JENNIFER WELMA, HAYS the Pacific to Kure Atoll. In these waters and ten-year-old daughter, four stepchildren, and a CSID SPECIAL EDUCATION among their reefs, banks, and seamounts, and baby granddaughter. He will continue to be re- TEACHER OF THE YEAR existing as an integrated ecosystem with their membered and loved by all those who knew terrestrial neighbors, lie some 70 percent of him—not just today, but for as long as the HON. HENRY CUELLAR our nation’s coral reefs. U.S. defends the ideas of democracy and lib- OF TEXAS This remote and incredibly diverse eco- erty throughout the world. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES system is also home to some 7,000 species, Mr. Speaker, I extend my heartfelt sympathy at least one-quarter of which (some scientists Monday, May 16, 2005 to the members of Lance’s bereaved family say as much as half) are endemic to this area and loved ones. Lance’s dedication and serv- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- and found nowhere else on earth. It also ice represents the best America has to offer nize the contributions of Jennifer Welma, Hays serves as a pu‘uhonua (place of refuge) to and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. CSID Special Education Teacher of the Year. many species of coral, fish, birds, and marine f Growing up, Jennifer always knew that one mammals, including the highly endangered day she wanted to be a teacher. Yet it was Hawaiian monk seal, threatened green sea WE ARE ALMOST OUT OF TIME the 1991 State Competition for the Special turtle, and the endangered leatherback, log- Olympics in San Marcos which sparked a spe- gerhead, and hawksbill sea turtles. An esti- HON. cial passion. She was emotionally touched by mated 14 million seabirds thrive in these is- OF CALIFORNIA the bravery, courageousness, and beautiful lands and their waters, including 99 percent of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spirit of the Olympians, and instantly knew she the world’s Laysan albatrosses and 98 percent needed to be involved with such amazing indi- Monday, May 16, 2005 of the black-footed albatross population. This viduals. also may be the last predator-dominated ma- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I Jennifer Welma now teaches Phys Ed., and rine ecosystem left on the planet—some 55 rise to join with my colleagues in the recogni- has a great time dancing, moving, laughing, percent of the total fish biomass is made up tion of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. and learning with her students. of predator species, the natural way of our The contributions of Asian Pacific Islander Special Education has become even more oceans. Americans throughout the history of the United important to Jennifer now that she has a son Yet this incredible remnant of a purer world States are widely known. who is visually impaired and considered dis- will not survive absent affirmative protective One of the contributions that has never abled. She continues her fight to promote the action, for by its isolation it is a fragile world, been properly acknowledged by the United active participation of disabled students, en- one where the most seemingly insignificant States and by Congress is the part that was suring their role as a visible part of a school and benign human interaction can have the played in World War II by soldiers of the Phil- campus. She thanks her son Kameron for the most magnified effect. As a prime example, ippines, a territory of the United States at that continued inspiration to become a better the islands and waters of the NWHI have de- time. teacher, friend, and person. veloped a unique ecosystem whose isolation They were drafted in World War II by Presi- I am honored to recognize Jennifer Welma, at one time provided protection ttom invasive dent Roosevelt. They did not say no. They Hays CSID Special Education Teacher of the species. Yet today some invasives have be- fought bravely and gallantly, in the battles of Year. Jennifer’s passion and dedication to come established due not only to marine de- Bataan and Corrigidor, and the bullets did not teaching enrichs the lives of all around her. bris from the Northern Pacific but from fishing, distinguish between those who were U.S. citi- f zens at the time and those who were citizens transiting, and other vessels. And commercial of the Philippines. Death did not make a dis- INTRODUCTION OF THE NORTH- fishing and other human interaction is itself in- tinction. The participation of the Filipino sol- WESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS herently invasive, as is evident in the introduc- diers was critical to the successful outcome of NATIONAL MARINE REFUGE ACT tion of rats (now eliminated) and the con- the war in the Pacific. We owe them a great OF 2005 sequences of overfishing, leading the near-ex- deal. tinction of the black-lipped pearl oyster and And yet, in 1946, the Congress said thank HON. ED CASE other species and, more recently, the crash of you, but no thank you. Congress withdrew the the lobster fishery. Just last February, as an- OF HAWAII other example, our Marine Mammal Commis- benefits that these brave men were promised. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Although some positive steps were taken in sion reported that the world’s dwindling Hawai- the six decades since the war, we have not Monday, May 16, 2005 ian monk seal population of an estimated properly redeemed that promise. Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- 1,400, based in the NWHI, has ‘‘no tolerance Congressman CUNNINGHAM and I have intro- duce a truly novel and revolutionary proposal for additional mortality associated with fish- duced H.R. 302, the Filipino Veterans Equity to create the largest marine protected area in eries or other human activities.’’ Act, and Senator INOUYE has introduced a our world. I offer for this Congress’ consider- Jurisdiction of the NWHI and waters has companion bill in the Senate, S. 146. These ation and prompt action the Northwestern Ha- been shared by our federal and Hawai‘i state

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