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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 114 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 No. 131 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise called to order by the Speaker. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. today to honor the anniversary of the f f September 11 attacks. Fourteen years ago, our Nation faced an unparalleled ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRAYER tragedy that forever changed us. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Today our thoughts and prayers re- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: tain up to five requests for 1-minute main with the victims that perished in Dear Lord, we give You thanks for speeches on each side of the aisle. these attacks in New York City, Wash- giving us another day. f ington, D.C., and Pennsylvania on Sep- On this anniversary of the 9/11 trag- tember 11. We mourn with the families edy, we ask Your blessing of peace RESTORING CONSTITUTIONAL BAL- of the victims and continue to thank upon our Nation and the world. May ANCE ON THE AFFORDABLE the selfless first responders who rushed Your healing presence continue to CARE ACT to aid those in danger, even if it meant imbue the lives of those who were per- (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given risking their own lives. sonally assaulted on that momentous permission to address the House for 1 As we remember the lives that were day, and ease the mourning of those minute and to revise and extend his re- lost that day, we must also commemo- who lost their loved ones. marks.) rate the brave men and women of our This is a month laden with important Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, this armed services who have lost their matters of policy both at home and week, as we somberly memorialize the lives trying to protect us from the dan- abroad for our Nation. Help the Mem- tragic attacks of 14 years ago, we can gers we still face today. bers of this House to recognize that also rejoice in our constitutional val- Today we must stand as more than You are with them in their delibera- ues being upheld by a Federal court just Democrats and Republicans but, tions. You are the God of us all. Help this week, in that the President’s over- rather, together, as Americans, who all to trust that Your will for peace reach on the Affordable Care Act will will work to ensure that our Nation and prosperity among Your children be heard under our separation of pow- never faces an attack like that ever can move the human heart. ers. again. And through it all, may all maintain The court has confirmed the U.S. f a common respect for the goodwill of House has standing to preserve legal SEPTEMBER 11 AND A NUCLEAR those with whom they might disagree. claims on the President’s overreach IRAN May all that is done this day be for once again, this time, illegally over- (Mr. DENHAM asked and was given Your greater honor and glory. stepping his bounds on the Affordable permission to address the House for 1 Amen. Care Act and handing out $175 billion f minute and to revise and extend his re- to insurance companies. marks.) THE JOURNAL It is very important for the people’s Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, today The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- voice to be heard on an action that was marks 14 years since September 11, ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- never voted upon or even seen in the 2001, a day when thousands of Ameri- ceedings and announces to the House public light of day on the Affordable cans lost their lives in a terrorist at- his approval thereof. Care Act and its inability to meet its tack carried out by al Qaeda. On that Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- goals of being affordable. Instead, the day, we united as a Nation in response nal stands approved. price is going up. Rates are going up. to a tragedy too terrible to fathom. So this action is, indeed, a strike for f Today I remain thankful for our first our constitutional values, the ones we responders, our firefighters, police, and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE fought for, the ones we memorialized, many others who displayed courage The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- the ones that are dear to our country. and strength in helping out all im- woman from Illinois (Mrs. BUSTOS) f pacted by the attacks. come forward and lead the House in the This day also reminds us to reflect on 14TH ANNIVERSARY OF Pledge of Allegiance. the dedication of the men and women Mrs. BUSTOS led the Pledge of Alle- SEPTEMBER 11 in our Armed Forces. Thousands have giance as follows: (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given served honorably in Iraq, Afghanistan, I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the permission to address the House for 1 and in the war on terror since Sep- United States of America, and to the Repub- minute.) tember 11. We are thankful for their 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. H5945 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:45 Sep 11, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11SE7.000 H11SEPT1 rfrederick on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 11, 2015 sacrifice and willingness to stand for 14TH ANNIVERSARY OF no attack will ever destroy America’s American interests across the globe. SEPTEMBER 11 ideals of liberty, freedom, and equality We all remember where we were on (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN asked and of opportunity for all people. Terrorism that fateful day 14 years ago, and we was given permission to address the will never triumph over justice. That is all recognize where we stand today. House for 1 minute.) a goal of terrorists: to instill terror, in- Our Nation faces greater dangers and Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, still fear. They have failed. higher stakes than ever before. I rise to mark the 14th anniversary of We have emerged even more com- The threat of a nuclear Iran remains the terrorist attacks of September 11, mitted to protecting the liberties that all too real. That is why any deal with 2001, a horrific day that changed our have long distinguished our Nation Iran or any other country must be Nation forever, as terrorists killed from regimes that rely on divisiveness verifiable, enforceable, and account- thousands of innocent people in lower and hatred. We honor the thousands of people we able. Iran has been a chief sponsor of Manhattan, the fields of Pennsylvania, lost that day and those we lost to 9/11- terrorism across the globe. A nuclear and at the Pentagon. We must never related illnesses in the years that fol- Iran is a threat to everyone every- forget that day. lowed. We must remember those heroes where. We saw good rise in the face of evil of 9/11. In remembering them, we must It is not just about us. It is about our and heroes rise in the face of danger. honor our commitments to them, worldwide stability. The safety of the When the day was over, we learned whether it is access to health care for American people is not a partisan pri- that thousands of Americans had lost ority. It is an American priority. those who were affected by 9/11. their lives, 700 from my own State. We The selfless first responders—fire- After closely reviewing the details of witnessed neighbors and friends con- fighters, police officers, and coura- the unveiled agreement, it is clear this soling one another and watched as geous citizens who helped save lives, plan will not adequately deter the Americans from all walks of life stood searched for survivors, and jeopardized threat of a nuclear Iran nor safeguard united together, side by side. their own safety to rescue others—rep- the well-being of our citizens and na- As America rebounded, we responded resent the very best of humanity. tional security interests. to these acts of terrorism with the May we forever remember the spirit I hope that we can all remember, skill of our military and our first re- of September 11, 2001, and strive to today especially, how crucial it is to sponders. This is a war we continue to build a future based on the hope and protect ourselves, our children, and fu- fight. It began without provocation, unity that emerged from the ashes that ture generations against this huge without warning. It was not a war of day. And may we always remember threat throughout the globe. our own choosing, but it became a war that, on this day, as we discuss this of our priority. It continues today. f issue, we are walking on sacred ground. It is the solemn duty of every Mem- May we treat it with dignity and re- FIRST SERGEANT P. ANDREW ber of the House to protect the security spect. of our Nation and our citizens. In to- MCKENNA f day’s dangerous and chaotic world, we (Mr.

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